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Taquería El CalifaB+
Altata 22, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06170 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
· Taco restaurant, Mexican restaurant
· Nápoles
Quality tacos and costras with wide vegan options in a polished taqueria setting, but prices are higher than street spots and value feels mixed.
Our take
Taquería El Califa delivers solid neighborhood dining with standout food quality—particularly the ribeye and cheese costras with rich salsas—and fast, attentive service. However, quality varies noticeably across visits and locations, and premium pricing relative to street alternatives limits broader appeal. The prime Condesa location with clean, modern design adds value for the area, but execution inconsistency and reported safety incidents prevent a higher grade.
One caveat: Pricing is genuinely higher than street options; value feels mixed
Standout dishes
- Costra (crispy cheese)
- Rib-eye taco
- Gaona
What people love
- Crispy cheese texture on costras
- Flavorful salsas that elevate tacos
- Clean, modern setting open late
Opening Hours
Monday12:00–04:00, 12:00–00:00
Tuesday12:00–04:00, 12:00–00:00
Wednesday12:00–04:00, 12:00–00:00
Thursday12:00–04:00, 12:00–00:00
Friday12:00–05:00, 12:00–00:00
Saturday12:00–06:00, 12:00–00:00
Sunday12:00–06:00, 12:00–00:00
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