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To truly discover Mexico City’s culinary scene, you must try its street food—freshly made and crafted by hand. Here are some favorites among locals

Publication date
30th of october 2025

The chilaquil corner 

Every day, between Alfonso Reyes and Tamaulipas streets, you can find tortas de chilaquiles (tortas made with totopos cooked in a spicy sauce). This family run stand, which has been around for over 70 years, is famous for its preparation: a bolillo, green or red chilaquiles, milanesa, cream and cheese.. 

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El Turix de Polanco

There’s no better place to try cochinita tacos, panuchos, or Yucatecan tamalitos than El Turix. This spot, which has been around for over 35 years, is beloved for its tacos served with freshly cooked cochinita and its own juices, accompanied by pickled onions.

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Esquites de Moliere

This stand, satisfying cravings for over 60 years, is a family business that serves the freshest corn kernels boiled in water, salt, and epazote. Their esquites come with chamoy sauce and a touch of butter. Open Monday to Sunday, 7 am to 11 pm. 

- Moliere corner, Ejército Nacional


Los Tlacoyos de Doña Minerva

One is never enough—make sure to order three at once. They come in bean, fava, and cheese varieties. Made from blue corn and prepared on the spot, they’re served with cheese, nopalitos, and salsa. Doña Minerva has been making them for over 35 years. Open Monday to Sunday, 11 am to 5 pm.

- Fernando Montes de Oca. frente a Walmart.


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