Mexican taco stand earns first Michelin star

Taquería El Califa de León is a taco stand in Mexico City, Mexico, that earned its first Michelin star. The star was the first for the taco stand and the first Michelin guide for Mexico. Now, customers are waiting at least two hours to get their hands on the award-winning tacos.
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[@nikveresch5387]

Chef Martinez : there is no secret Narator : what ever the secret.. ...

[@amberturdcoloringbook1733]

The secret is to eat the tacos while standing up.

[@MysteryMan404]

@@amberturdcoloringbook1733what do you expect from the small space you BOZO?

[@adamo36532]

there is definitely a secret

[@InfoBinger]

The secret is the spices of course.

[@TaflonDon]

The real meat 🍖

[@rickwilliams967]

I bet you a million bucks that there's better roadside stands no one has ever heard about.

[@Supreme896]

Yes its always bias

[@TwoTwoFourSix]

they could've picked any stand and this comment would happen, the truth is, its about more than just him, its Michelin recognizing that anyone can be capable of cooking outstanding food. In fact this will inspire the right people to become even better at their stands to win such a title.

[@cardion411]

You sound so jealous and bitter. LOL

[@fizzcochito]

@@cardion411 he's still right

[@CarlosFlores-pl3lb]

I've eaten there. It's very mid, not bad, not good. Definitely can find just as good or better places nearby, I used to work very close to that taquería.

[@seantaylor2046]

5 bucks for a Taco in Mexico? The world has gone mad!

[@dmgfoto4508]

I'm Mexican / American and I was thinking the exact same thing when they said the price!

[@ivanfit9802]

Did you notice the amount of meat they use for each taco and how it varies by your choice of meat? Typically, tacos have a minimal amount of chopped meat, often masked by other ingredients. Keep that in mind next time.

[@ivanfit9802]

@@dmgfoto4508Pndjo no miraste que es mucha carne para cada taco? A lo mejor sea esa, no?

[@cmnweb]

Maybe the order or 3 tacos!

[@lifeofga3987]

They are 50 pesos. So around $3 dollars right now with the exchange rate. I was there last month

[@michaelcharlesthearchangel]

Finally, Mexico is being recognized for its luxurious yet affordable cuisine. Love it!

[@tavogoodgood]

No. Please don't use the word luxurious.

[@danieldanieldadada]

You must live in a cave to think this is luxurious.

[@dead01]

Luxurious petite sandwiches

[@arthurvaldepena4514]

I dont know it was hype but not everyone like Gordon Ramsey dishes so who cares he lose it in a month

[@spaceghost1450]

@@tavogoodgoodHater 😂

[@AnotherJohnJohn]

I don't care about Michelin. I believe every city, every town, every family has their own top dishes.

[@joey0wns]

thats a very nice thought but completely unrealistic

[@__toad]

​@@joey0wns how so

[@fi7959]

@@__toad There is so much good food out there, a lot of it better than 'Michelin' star restaurants.

[@nanyabiznus4738]

​@@fi7959 yeah but he isn't disagreeing with that. He disagrees with the opposite of that.

[@curiousnomadic]

@@joey0wns You must be young and inexperienced.

[@indiopeltier9758]

Dang Many Mexican Restaurants deserve Stars,its some of the best food

[@ramlozz8368]

No surprise, many more to come. Some of the best food in the world comes from the streets. Some of these stands have master family-owned recipes passed down through generations, and it's time for them to get the recognition they deserve. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@KingzStringz]

$5 a taco is insane! $20 for 4 tacos?!?!?

[@notben]

probably $5 pesos

[@danielminecraft]

@@notben that would be 100 pesos thats even worse

[@swizy8644]

u can pause at their menu and see the prices in pesos. so just convert it into u.s dollars

[@MaxIsBackInTown]

@@notbenit’s definitely not 5 pesos.

[@KLK01]

@@danielminecraft how is 100 pesos even worse than $20 dollars?

[@smokindauberdoo4208]

$5 American prices

[@BobSacamano666]

And cdmx has 5 paso tacos too

[@lifeofga3987]

Yeah, that’s not right. The tacos are 50 pesos which is like $2.65 right now. I was there last month and had them at that same place.

[@SpicyKimchi-]

Look at the meat you get, it’s worth $5

[@ivanfit9802]

Did you notice the amount of meat they use for each taco and how it varies by your choice of meat? Typically, tacos have a minimal amount of chopped meat, often masked by other ingredients. Keep that in mind next time.

[@ded.serious]

ITS A MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANT.... its probably the only michelin star restaurant that you can afford...

[@zaedagod]

I'm not Mexican but I'm so proud of him.

[@cryfick]

I'm Mexican and I'm so proud of him

[@thevictoryoverhimself7298]

Taco man keeping it real and saying "I dont know why you waited 2 hours man, you could just go to any other taco stand on this street its all good"

[@Henyckma]

As a Mexican, please I beg you don't use the word luxurious. Those tacos are so simple. There are way better tacos than this.

[@j0rgesin]

Aveces la simple puede ser lo mejor. Aunque eso es subjetivo, claro.

[@Henyckma]

The luxurious tacos that deserve a "Michelin Star" in Mexico are the ones made in a remote place on Chiapas, with Wagyu beef boiled with Fiji/Niagara/Icelandic water and gold leafs.

[@Bringbacon1805]

Como dicen "Nadie odia mas el exito de un mexicano que otro mexicano"

[@Bringbacon1805]

@@Henyckma es un reconocimiento no un premio..y son para restaurantes en todo el mundo no nomas en áreas que esta supuestamente está “empresa” quiere “gentrificar”..mas aparte no es para siempre necesitan que seguir ciertos calificaciones y requerimientos para que mantengan la estrella si no se las quitan..me sorprende que salgas con gentrificación con solo eso jaja..pero como digo en lugar de estar contento ya piensas que van a joder la área..como si México estuviera tan acá para decir esas barbaridades..todas partes buenas o malas están jodidas por alguien por si en caso no sabías

[@mrcupcakeman32]

sometimes the simpler the better

[@surgezoom7079]

Mexican food is GOAT! 🇲🇽 🎊

[@Factsoverfeels8]

Hands down

[@user-dd2fl9oe4e]

U mean birria de chivo..

[@ElChapo-qy7cn]

Mexicans been doing things right

[@bluebull2006]

A new taco stand that he rents for $100 a month he got a michelin star where chefs around the world spend their whole lives trying to get

[@Praetor_Fenix420]

Looks like I am going to Mexico City. 🌮😍🌮🥰🌮 Tacos Rule! 🌮🥰🌮😍🌮

[@lefterismagkoutas4430]

"there is no secret ingredient, its just you"

[@Jim-bu6ei]

I miss having great authentic Mexican food I wish it was easier to get where I live.

[@BLT-sr6zz]

Maybe you should stick to your own races food instead?

[@carlosrodriguez-xt1ug]

Congratulations Mexico this was way overdue for yall. Glad you got the recognition you deserve.

[@EcomCarl]

Incredible achievement! 🌮 This Michelin star truly shows the culinary excellence that can be found in street food and small, traditional establishments.

[@dctriathlon2012]

By the way Taco there only cost $3 USA dollars per taco average $10 Total cost. Compared to all restaurants with The same awards average $150 to $200 per person at any other USA location or EUROPE

[@aaliyahebonyevedeshawn2153]

Tacos at this stand costs on average $50. And before anyone says this is a lie, just check google reviews...

[@The_Quaalude]

​@@aaliyahebonyevedeshawn2153 that's pesos fool 😂

[@aaliyahebonyevedeshawn2153]

​@@The_Quaalude I do not see where I mentioned I was speaking in terms of USD. USD or MX$, you are paying a hefty premium to eat there. Again, if you bothered to read what people say about that place, you wouldn't go there.

[@The_Quaalude]

@@aaliyahebonyevedeshawn2153 this mf just called 50 pesos a "hefty premium" 😭

[@aaliyahebonyevedeshawn2153]

​@@The_Quaalude Ah forgive me for understanding that everyone gets paid the same salary, no matter the country. Surely Americans with their "Western" salary have the same buying power as the average Mexican (who earns an average of 550 pesos per day)...

[@mrosck1]

Congratulations!!! Love it!!

[@shahjehan]

Remember the Michellin star is from a Tire Company 😂 I still want those tacos though ❤

[@BlownMacTruck]

Um… how to say you’re clueless without saying you’re clueless.

[@shahjehan]

@@BlownMacTruck Facts don’t care about your insults

[@BlownMacTruck]

@@shahjehan The facts are that you’re misconstruing meanings, and if you take that part away, your original statement literally says nothing.

[@shahjehan]

@@BlownMacTruck Troll alert. Go back to watching Twitch bruh Michellin stars originate from the tire company as a guide for motorists to know where to eat. It has nothing to do with anything else.

[@BlownMacTruck]

@@shahjehan That’s a mischaracterization of the current context of Michelin stars. This is like saying “PCs are only good for running Lotus 1-2-3,” or “Toyotas are unreliable because the early Celica rally cars were unable to make it to the finish.” Also feel free to identify where I’m trolling. Hint: clarifying statements is not a troll. It is in fact the opposite. You know what is trolling? Calling others that without providing reasons.

[@oski1990]

As a Mexican I could have gone the rest of my life without a taco restaurant having a Michelin Star. We know what we have. Don't need that type of validation.

[@The_Quaalude]

🫵🤡

[@BlownMacTruck]

I don’t think you understand what a Michelin star means or is for (which makes sense; you can’t even spell it correctly). Hint: it has zero to do with validating anyone’s sense of worth.

[@shahjehan]

@@BlownMacTruck Troll alert. Get a job bruh it’s sad already lol

[@BlownMacTruck]

@@shahjehan Is that sentence supposed to communicate something, or are you having a stroke?

[@dead01]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♀️🤦

[@hyunchaekim617]

$5 a taco in Mexico? I'm living in an unparalleled universe. The planet earth has gone MAD!!!!

[@FoxTrot2000]

Es que son tacos "lujosos" ademas son de carne de res y no de cerdo. si vas a cualquier taqueria comun, el precio es como $0.50 por taco

[@SaintRayo]

you do know the richest man in the planet is opening a factory in mexico right, your dollars here in mexico are no longer valuable....

[@Racso88e]

1 Michelin Star: High Quality cooking, worth a stop 2 Michelin Star: Excellent cooking, worth a detour. 3 Michelin Star: Exceptional cousins, worth a special journey.

[@Ricewarrior01]

Is that from the Alabama edition?

[@SonamG608]

Man i could wait all day to enjoy that. Thats a good portion of everything. That looks delicious.

[@somnuswaltz5586]

Look out Gordon, theres a new boss in town

[@benitojuarez999]

Los Tacos el Paisano en Tijuana Baja California are the best Ive ever eaten!!!!!!

[@Hos_sway]

Te bañas

[@benitojuarez999]

@@Hos_sway con tu hermana y esposa

[@Hos_sway]

@@benitojuarez999 te va a bañar con jabón zote pa que se te quito lo apestoso

[@catastrophic_biz3608]

Whoever them critics are, it’s obviously the first taco stand they go to. Almost every taco stand is good

[@The_SourNurse]

Can’t wait to try his tacos. Simplicity at its finest!

[@luisalbertomirandarosas8512]

Hay mejores amigo , en cualquier esquina de la cdmx

[@javiergonzalez4283]

You’ll be disappointed af lol

[@Astrotamtv]

Ngl it looks like any other average taco stand , i respect it tho.

[@beautifulloser8074]

Good job, man. I usually frequent taco stands here in Houston. Congratulations 🎉

[@drumtwo4seven]

make your own

[@jackjohnson8244]

@@drumtwo4seven Yep, make your pizza, burgers, steak, grill your own fish. Make your own chinese food. No more eating out. Make your own.....

[@1stvongoejr]

That is really cool!

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

I can get a world class taco in SW Houston for $2.00 and maybe a 5 minute wait.....the green & red salsas are amongst the best in the world! Tacos el Bigotes!

[@abrahamcortes8100]

Felicidades califas de leon es lo que queremos comer la mejor comida

[@mukulseth]

Did she really just call it a Tack-o at 1:40 ??

[@TexasMex422]

Se paso de verga 😂

[@jmanjman6272]

I thought I was hearing things....

[@gsxrgoddess6]

Congratulations!

[@Factsoverfeels8]

Viva Mexico cabrones 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@belindafigueroa9436]

Y tienes foto del ecuatoriano😂

[@alex01-8]

5 per taco in mexico? Inflation hitting every where lol

[@MariaGasca-Reyes]

In ten yrs 10 $

[@XLR411]

$5 a taco in Mexico? 😅 really?

[@jamesrawlins735]

Well, considering there's a huge line everyday - apparently it's not overpriced.

[@user-ik2qq2gc3j]

It has the whole steak in it sooo good price

[@SpicyKimchi-]

There’s a good size piece of steak, not chopped like others. It’s ok imo.

[@ivanfit9802]

Did you notice the amount of meat they use for each taco and how it varies by your choice of meat? Typically, tacos have a minimal amount of chopped meat, often masked by other ingredients. Keep that in mind next time.

[@mikeboshko2623]

@@SpicyKimchi- it's absolutely ridiculous

[@someguy1202]

Bro it's literally just a piece of flank steak on a tortilla. What is wrong with you people lol.

[@MinaKurtz-jv2ps]

she really said "tacko" at the end

[@Antny.25]

Good for them 👏

[@Langhorstiness]

Te quiero taquero.

[@coldtruth3944]

Personally, I think El Gordo taco in Las Vegas is the best taco. Plus, it’s quite a scene to see those workers incredibly speedy cooking!

[@sildan1988]

Congrats.

[@bluebull2006]

A new taco stand that he rents for $100 a month he got a michelin star where chefs around the world spend their whole lives trying to get and still dont have

[@nutsachey]

tbh, most if not all taco stands are more savory than some fancy restaurant

[@eddiefniii]

Good for them! And normal prices too without all that pretentiousness !congrats! Good ol homestyle food! Way better than the expensive stuff! Bravo.

[@jlbueno0611]

Lol this are the pretentious , expensive tacos in a gentrification area of the cd mex ... do you see the "crowd" 😂😂 this are not authentic anymore . The salsas are not even spicy , they are "full of flavor" 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️. 😂😂 also check the tortillas... not even handmade which is what I would expect of the Michelin star level place 💁🏻‍♂️

[@rudevalve]

Certified Gold!!!!!

[@pazzariatv]

Well, well, well.... It looks like they will have no trouble maintaining their consistency and quality, so that they can keep their star. Well done!

[@SneakyCaleb]

$5 a taco in Portland is criminal. $5 a taco in Mexico ? The cartel needs to stop this. They don’t even look good.

[@FoxTrot2000]

Es que son tacos "lujosos" ademas son de carne de res, los tacos comunes de carne de cerdo cuestan como $0.50 y son igual de buenos.

[@KevinProWest]

Good stuff. Huge fan of Mexican food🍲

[@wora2965]

Everyone in Mexico City says there are waaayyy better ones than those. These are avaerage. Their words. I guess a couple more taquerias will be getting Stars soon.

[@Eli_Bankz421]

I love tackos!

[@MarcusGoodwyn]

Did KZbin pick that thumbnail?

[@HANASANAChannel]

5 dollars is crazy. That Michelin start really added to the price

[@igot40movies]

They've always been expensive there

[@Leonkennedy19992]

Im mexican and god 5 dollars for a taco sounds expensive when most tacos are 50 cents. But there is demand i guess

[@chuyblessed127]

Star $5 before star $1.50 looks good though simple tacos remind me most of home cooking

[@mk718bx5]

how much did they pay for it?

[@camilofuentespena7348]

The bests always say "there is no secret". hahaha

[@CruzCruz-nw7fi]

I want those tacos 🌮

[@LOONYDUDES]

You can be sure his huge smile helped him earn that most definitely non arbitrary star

[@user-gt5fk2hi3m]

I feel Michelin needed to rate places like this rather than the other way around even if the business boomed. Mostly because Michelin guide is mostly for fancy people, which is weird because you'd think a tyre company reviewing places to eat would cater towards affordable options.

[@AsiaN_Pride3]

they really just handing out michelin stars like that?

[@christinab9647]

Congratulations!!! Truly inspiring!!!

[@Ardeact]

Wow 5 dollars per taco, they're really monopolizing on their new found attention.

[@rene9385]

if you pay Michelin star enought you can earn first anytime

[@MorrisWilsonFvcks]

Why do we care what a tire company says about restaurant food ?

[@NN-bv9lq]

A slice of meat for 5 bucks? In Mexico? No thanks I’ll just make it at home

[@SilverJustice]

Probably smells amazing too.

[@user-xk6ix4ze3t]

a TAco for us

[@tacotequill32]

With that star, like their business, prices are gonna soar

[@jimmyrustles358]

Que chingon guey

[@toneloke7489]

Something so simple and so good, living in a border city I'm lucky enough to experience these tacos all the time, break that wall down!!!

[@CoryTheSimmons]

It looks good but a Michelin Star for a 4 ingredient taco that takes a minute to make...? Someone got paid off or Michelin has lowered its standards.

[@90s267]

Cool!!

[@ICharlyl]

Lets just now see this place increase prices 3x and get filled with foreigners. No local in a 5km radius.

[@VasOnTheSpot]

Cartel mouths are watering too but for different reasons.

[@soulassassin0g]

Mexican chef: "There is no secret." Narrator: "Whatever the secret is..." Bro, he literally said THERE IS NO SECRET 🤦‍♂️

[@reedre6177]

Another common Mexican W

[@pbj0815]

All I heard was $5 a taco in Mexico… didn’t hear anything before or after that

[@juanst3531]

The scores for getting that "star" in Mexico is totally differebt for the stars in europe, in mexico this was done for marketing

[@FF-hd3ux]

If u look at the prices on the board they clearly aren't 5 bucks. More like 2 to 3 each.

[@ApLemon]

It is way too expensive to pay 5 bucks for 1 taco, unless it was an ultra top premium steak.

[@kevting4512]

Some of the best tasting tacos in Mexico City costs less than $3. This one costs $5??? Is this before or after the Michelin Stars reward??

[@castrogalvan9742]

Ahuevoooo 🇲🇽 🔥

[@f.j.c4444]

It’s seems like a regular taco to me. Now it’s “label” with a star some how people are make it seem like taste different and amazing.

[@kingcamilo]

proof people are sheep. she said it was worth waiting 2 hours for the same taco you can get down the block right away for half of the price

[@GxNi4234]

mexican food is the bomb.

[@infolover_68]

America has hot dogs and Mexico has tacos, to each his own! But tacos are in inmense varieties throughout Mexico!...

[@sillynelson1]

Do they have cheesy gordita crunch?

[@alexandersvibing7777]

Honestly, its just a mexican guy doing his job, enjoying it, and making food from his culture, maybe with SOME improvisations if anything. Not much of a secret really.

[@theodoregarcia8830]

El charco de la ranas deserves one also

[@theburners32141]

You people are going to make this restaurant a target for criminals. Good job.

[@applepie5846]

I was there waited 5 hours in line after I heard the news

[@lionheart93]

They look ok

[@lionheart93]

Salsa must be good

[@dancasur]

Now anyone can get a Michelin star

[@spaceghost1450]

Except blacks

[@BLT-sr6zz]

They didn't even ask the shop owner they just invited themselves to make that review. We know our food is good last thing we are worried about is if other people like it.

[@spaceghost1450]

Except african americans

[@JayArr]

Tacos Califax in Mx City are actually the best. They give you 5 different salsas to use such as mole, red, green, and a few more. Their lettuce wrap tacos are magnificent.