Taquería El Califa de León earns first Michelin star in Mexico City

Taquería El Califa de León in Mexico City earned its first Michelin star, becoming the first taco stand to achieve this feat in Mexico. Customers now wait at least two hours for the award-winning tacos.

Mexican Taco Stand Awarded Michelin Star

A tiny taco stand in Mexico City, Tacos El Califa de León, becomes the first Mexican taco stand to receive a Michelin star for its simple yet high-quality tacos made with seared meat on a super-hot grill. The stand, which has been operating since 1968, maintains its authenticity and refuses to change despite the recognition.

Michelin Star Awarded to El Califa de Leon Taqueria in Mexico City

El Califa de Leon, a hole-in-the-wall taqueria in Mexico City, is awarded a Michelin star for its exceptional Gaonera taco, created with love and effort. The restaurant, founded over 50 years ago, specializes in just four types of tacos and has limited seating.