At El Califa de León, a Michelin-starred taqueria, enjoy expertly crafted tacos featuring juicy beef and fresh tortillas in a cozy, no-frills setting.
Av. Ribera de San Cosme 56, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc, 06470 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Get directions
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"Taquería El Califa de León is noted for being the first taquería to earn a Michelin Star, offering some of the finest tacos in the city." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Taqueria El Califa de León is now the first taco stand to ever receive a Michelin star, but there has been some debate on whether this modest stall with only four items on the menu should have been given the honor. The small 56-year-old shop has a crew of two: chef Arturo Riviera Martinez on the grill and an assistant pumping out fresh corn tortillas." - Katherine Alex Beaven
"A casual dining spot in Mexico City famous for its authentic and delicious tacos."
"Taquero Arturo Rivera Martínez, whose modest six-seat taco stand in Mexico City’s San Rafael neighborhood, named after bullfighter Rodolfo Gaona — better known as “El Califa de León” — just rang up international headlines by winning a 2024 Michelin star this past week." - Guy Martin
"El Califa de León has endured for more than half a century. This taqueria is known for its exceptional Gaonera taco made with thinly sliced beef filet and excellent corn tortillas prepared on the spot." - The MICHELIN Guide US Editorial Team
