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El Califa


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4.0 of 5 stars 137 ratings
137 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#27 of 562 restaurants in Mexico City
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • Price range*: €7-10 ($10-$15)
  • Address: Altata 22, Col. Condesa, Mexico City, Mexico
  • Phone:  5271.6285 / 5273.4943

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5 of 5 stars
fruttidimaremx   4 contributions
MEX
Feb 9, 2009

People insist they are super expensive, but that's more of a myth. As far as the hundreds of guys I have asked, there are no better pastor tacos in Mex. Try the maracuya juice, the salsas are great too. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Nov 27, 2008

The best beef tacos in town, try the black beans and the salsas. more

to die for
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5 of 5 stars
dieslafa   1 contribution
LOS ANGELES
Oct 2, 2008

I dream about this place. Spectacular. Everything is good. Don't miss the chicharron de queso! Soooooo Good. The beans are outstanding too. more

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5 of 5 stars
gabicamacho   1 contribution
Austin, Texas
Jun 20, 2008
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tThe best tacos I ever eat. I lived in Mexico City for several years, and I think they are the best tacos I tasted. The place is nice, very clean, the service is great, very fast, the "salsas" are soooo tasty. Thats the only think that i miss form Mexico. I really recommended this place for everybody who lives or... more

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3 of 5 stars
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Apr 13, 2008

estan buenos... exageradamente pinche caro, pero saben bien, y a las 6 de la mañana saliendo e la peda, mucho mejor. more

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5 of 5 stars
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Apr 2, 2008

Simply put: the best tacos in Mexico City. Love the gaonas and tacos al pastor. more

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3 of 5 stars
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Feb 3, 2008

Definitely overrated!! more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jan 5, 2008

BEST (AND PERHABS MOST EXPENSIVE BUT WORTHY) TACOS more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook  
Dec 20, 2007

Best tacos in town for a tourist...slightly more expensive than your usual taco but worth every peso.... both corn and flour torilla to choose from. more

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3 of 5 stars
LuisAlbores   1 contribution
Apr 1, 2009

Buenos, muy buenos. De acuerdo, el precio está un poco arriba de lo que son, francamente, pero aún así vale... more

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El Califa Address

Altata 22, Col. Condesa, Mexico City, Mexico
Tel: 5271.6285 / 5273.4943
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.