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Restaurant review: Taqueria el Califa de León

Taqueria el Califa de León is a traditional, longstanding, family-run taco stand that was awarded a Michelin star.

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Stephanie Thurrott
Jul 26, 2024
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Price: 💲
Cuisine: Taco stand

Pros
✅ Friendly staff 
✅ Popular with locals 
✅ Popular with expats
✅ Open Sunday 
✅ Open Monday 
✅ No reservation required

Cons
❌ No English menu 
❌ No seating 

Logistics
📍 Address
☎ +52 71584852

Taqueria el Califa de León offers just four types of tacos, three beef (steak, rib, and tenderloin) and one pork (chop) with green and re…

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