Dish ranking
Best tacos in Mexico City
18 tacos from 16 restaurants, ranked by 112 recorded votes.
Taquerías are judged one filling at a time. These are the tacos the community ranks highest.
In Mexico City the highest recorded total belongs to Barbacoa de Borrego at El Hidalguense, with 38 votes. Every row below links to the dish page, where you can see the other dishes at that restaurant and add your own vote.
Recorded totals include starter data and votes from members and guests. They are not counts of verified diners or star ratings. How rankings work
The ranking
- 1Barbacoa de BorregoEl Hidalguense38 votes
- 2Tacos de BarbacoaEl Hidalguense32 votes
- 3Taco OmakasePujol30 votes
- 4Tacos de MarlínContramar5 votes
- 5Tacos al Pastor NegrosSalazarMarinated pork shoulder, roasted on a vertical spit, served in blue corn tortillas with pineapple, onion, and cilantro.1 votes
- 6Tacos al Pastor NegrosSanto HabaneroMarinated pork shoulder in a rich recado negro (black adobo) served in blue corn tortillas with pineapple, onion, and cilantro.1 votes
- 7Tacos al Pastor NegrosMiralto RestauranteMarinated pork shoulder in a rich, dark adobo, served on blue corn tortillas with pineapple, onion, and cilantro.1 votes
- 8Tacos al Pastor TradicionalEl Mundo RestauranteMarinated pork cooked on a vertical spit, served in corn tortillas with pineapple, onion, and cilantro.1 votes
- 9Tacos de Langosta con Aioli de ChipotleBalcón del ZócaloSautéed lobster served in warm corn tortillas with a smoky chipotle aioli, avocado, and pickled red onion.1 votes
- 10Tacos de Langosta con Mojo de AjoCasa Prime Hilton Centro HistóricoTwo flour tortillas filled with succulent lobster, garlic mojo, and a touch of chili, topped with avocado and cilantro.1 votes
- 11Tacos de Lechón al HornoLimosnerosSlow-roasted suckling pig, shredded and served in warm corn tortillas with a side of xnipec (habanero salsa) and pickled red onions.1 votes
- 12Birria de Chivo Estilo JaliscoSalazarSlow-braised goat, cooked in a robust adobo of dried chiles and spices until fall-apart tender. Served with its flavorful consommé for dipping.0 votes
- 13Smoked Brisket TacosThe BackyardSlow-smoked brisket, hand-pulled and served in warm corn tortillas with pickled red onions and a smoky chipotle crema.0 votes
- 14Taco de Langosta EnsenadaRosa NegraPan-seared lobster, avocado, and a zesty habanero aioli, served in a handmade corn tortilla.0 votes
- 15Tacos al PastorAzul HistoricoThinly sliced marinated pork, cooked on a vertical spit, served in tortillas with pineapple, onion, and cilantro.0 votes
- 16Tacos de Cochinita PibilDiana RestaurantSlow-roasted pork marinated in achiote and sour orange, served in corn tortillas with pickled red onions and habanero salsa.0 votes
- 17Tacos de Langosta EnsenadaSonora GrillThree tacos filled with fresh, succulent lobster, battered and fried, served on a warm corn tortilla with a zesty cabbage slaw and chipotle aioli. A taste of Baja in CDMX.0 votes
- 18Tacos de Lechón al Horno con Salsa XcaticMochomosSlow-roasted suckling pig tacos, served with a vibrant, slightly smoky Xcatic chili salsa and pickled red onions.0 votes
How to order tacos well
- Order one of each filling first, then double up on the winner.
- A vertical spit (trompo) means al pastor is the order.
- Corn tortillas made on site beat anything else on the menu.
Tacos in Mexico City: common questions
- What are the best tacos in Mexico City?
- The highest recorded total is for Barbacoa de Borrego at El Hidalguense first, with 38 votes. The full ranking above covers 18 tacos across 16 Mexico City restaurants and updates as recorded totals change.
- How is this Mexico City ranking decided?
- Dishes are ordered by recorded totals, including starter data, member votes and guest votes. This is not a star rating or a survey of verified diners.
- Can I add a taco that is missing?
- Yes. Open the restaurant page, add the dish, and it enters this ranking once it is approved and matches this category.