This year 2024 the Michelin Guide arrived in Mexico and the results of the winners have already been announced!7 restaurants in CDMX were awarded with stars! Among the award winners is El Califa de León, a taqueria in CDMX which has become one of the best in Mexico, according to Michelin.
This place got one star and, yes, nationally it was the only taqueria with this distinction. But what do they serve here? The menu will amaze you with scrumptious steak, chop or rib-eye tacos – a plus? The tortillas are made on site and on the spot!
One of the not-to-be-missed tacos is the traditional “gaonera” in honor of Mexican bullfighter Rodolfo Bernal Gaona. In fact, the name of the taqueria is a tribute to this character nicknamed “El Califa de León”, originally from León, Guanajuato.
Take into account that the price of the steak taco is $53, the rib taco is $82, the gaonera is $70, while the chuleta taco costs $82. Soft drinks are $33. The menu is short, but very delicious.
It is worth mentioning that this is one of the most traditional taquerias in CDMX; the San Cosme branch has been delighting customers since 1968 and is now one of the most important taquerias in Mexico City most acclaimed restaurants in the San Rafael neighborhood.
Don’t miss out on some good tacos 📍 Ribera de San Cosme 56, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc. Hours: 🕒 Times: 🕒 Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 2:00. Besides El Califa de León, what other CDMX taqueria would you add to the Michelin Guide?