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Cariñito Tacos

4.6 (21 reviews)

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Caili C.

A nice spot for fusion tacos in CDMX! This is a small taco storefront with tables for standing outside. They specialize in Asian inspired tacos with pork belly as the main choice of filling. We came here as a part of a lucha libre tour which included tacos before the show. We ended up trying a variety of their tacos including a Cantonese, Vietnamese, Tamarind, and more traditional Cochinita Pibil taco. All the tacos include a variety of toppings and sauces that you normally wouldn't find in the street taco. Our favorite had to be the Cantonese-style taco which came with a hoisin sauce. Flavor-wise it reminded me of a peking duck wrap!

Michelle K.

This is a small booth in Roma Norte, but the branding is cute and the service is fast! You can eat outside on their standing desks. The flavors and quality of these tacos are elite, and the size is perfect. My favorite was definitely the confit duck with the hoisin sauce. I would order solely those next time hehe.

Alvin M.

Small hole in the wall taco joint. Delicious Asian inspired tacos. The pork belly was so tender and flavorful. Can wash it down with cheap local beer. Affordable. Quick service. Lots of other taco spots nearby as well so you can taco hop.

Tuyen H.

Located on a lovely, tree-lined street with surrounding old mansions in Roma Norte neighborhood. Perfect for a quick bite of delicious Thai-inspired flavors. Try the Isan and porkbelly.

Cantones ($50)
Angela K.

Cariñito Tacos is a hip and innovative spot in Roma Norte. It was very busy when we stopped by since it seemed like there was a large tour stopped at the location. We were still served quickly and there was space to eat. We had the Cantones and Thai tacos which were both different and worth trying! Carinito incorporates the Asian flavors into the tacos well and the herbs make it very fresh. I liked that the Cantones used a flour tortilla! The taco tasted like a bing. Overall great spot! Would recommend.

J T.

Great taco spot in CDMX!!! Excellent food, service and vibes!!! They have like 5 kinds of tacos -they are all delish. Asian inspired flavors. Their veggie option tacos were my fave. The eggplant and cauliflower were so good! The cauliflower one was the best !!! They have an Asian fusion flair. All are sooo sooo good. The Issen taco was crunchy and flavorful with fish sauce and chicharrons. I also the Cantonese flavored taco. Loved all the delish options. They use corn husk wrappers as plates which is very sustainable. Must visit in Roma Norte!

Dakota T.

Came here last night for some fantastic Asian inspired tacos! I loved this place for the food, vibes, location, service, etc; though I think it's worth noting that it seemed like only expats and tourists were eating here haha. All of the staff wears Hawaiian shirts and are super friendly- they take your order and name and you stand outside wherever you please and they remember your name and order through out the night. I thought their tacos were super inventive and had great depth of flavor - honestly better than any Asian inspired tacos I've had in the San Francisco Bay Area!

Lauren C.

Best tacos I have ever had. The flavor combinations were so so unique and fun. The pork was perfectly cooked and well prepared for each variant of taco. The staff was happy to help us try different tacos and kept asking for more. I definitely recommend paying at the end as I'm positive you'll end up ordering a few more.

Cantones tacos
Rebecca L.

Insanely good fusion tacos, the best we've had (and we live in San Francisco, frequently travel to LA, NYC, etc). We got here late, right before closing, and all they had left were the cantones (Cantonese) taco with pork belly, hoisin sauce, sriracha, cucumber, and green onions - no complaints, these slapped: a perfect bao/taco love child. Would absolutely come back and try the other tacos (Thai, Criollo, Issan). The guys serving were also super sweet and comped us a glass of wine because they were out of their other flavors.

Vegetarian taco
Krystle O.

Super good tacos! Casual spot with some tables outside to eat. Had the vegetarian taco and it was amazing! Tangy Asian-fusion flavors and the tortilla tastes homemade. And they serve beers. Great for a quick bite!

Tacos: Issan, criollo, vegetariano (eggplant, x2).

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Excellent tasting tacos made quickly with a variety of options to choose from. Staff is friendly. Ample standing room outdoors

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I was not super impressed by these tacos. Too salty, too sour, and too sweet. For the price you can get much better tacos elsewhere.

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Some of the best tacos I've ever had - gotta try the pork belly!! Quick, super casual spot in a cool part of town.

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Review Highlights - Cariñito Tacos

This spot is a common one for the many "taco tours" in CDMX.

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Taqueria Orinoco - Quesadilla Maiz (MX $29)

Taqueria Orinoco

4.6(575 reviews)
0.9 kmRoma Norte
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This place is very popular with tourists, and is in a touristy part of town. So, as a tourist, I…read morehave been here a few times. I've also tried a number of other taco spots in town. Among the taco spots that seem popular among tourists, this is my favorite. I love their al pastor tacos and the potatoes that come with any order. The tacos with cheese are extra tasty but not sure it's worth the extra cost. Service is quick and they bring your food to you after ordering at the counter. Inside is usually busy from my experience, with casual ambiance, chairs, and tables. Overall definitely recommend if visiting Mexico City!

I was recommended this place prior to my trip to Mexico City. When I first arrived, there was no…read moreline but the seating was full. When I looked at the menu, I was a bit confused until I read the small print. For example, taco de trompo. Theyre al pastor tacos. I was thinking maybe these are going to be some exotic or different type of tacos because of their names, but I guess they were being creative lol. As you order, they give you a number, the waiters help you get a place to sit. You canoot sit anywhere even if you are waiting to order. We tried that, and they asked us politely to move. After we ordered, the line got long. I heard the waiter tell the person who waited in line that it would be approximately 30 mins until they'd order, they stayed in line anyway. So i'm like hmmmmm, must be that good. I personally thought it was an average taco. I didnt really taste much different then other tacos. They were good. We got another round of the chicharron taco. You really cannot go wrong with any taco stand. The restaurant itself was a little busy but quick service. Not too loud, enough to converse. I would recommend to try it out & give your own opinion.

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El Califa

El Califa

3.8(28 reviews)
0.6 kmRoma Norte

Let's start with the only thing this place did well and the only reason i didn't flat out leave a…read more1star review. Me and my girlfriend sat in the back booth area. The restaurant seating does give mall food court vibes, but that's ok i wasn't looking for anything fancy. All the wait staff and servers were very friendly and attentive at all times. Food does not take long at all to come out. Overall the food was disappointing. The only taco that was decent and had some flavor was the chicken taco(pechuga). Quite literally everything else was flavorless. The sauces on the side were the saving grace for every item of food I ordered. The ribeye taco was soaked in grease, which made eating it messy. The chuleta taco had no flavor and i would even say tasted bad. I do not recommend it. The food is definitely overpriced, especially considering the area and the amount of taco vendors that sell better tacos. Now what made this experience terrible was my waiter. I ask for the check and the total was $1139. I told him i was paying cash and i put down $1150 cash. He then taps at the receipt saying there's a mandatory tip and service fee. So he added on $100 to the bill right there on the spot. I analyze the receipt he handed to me and none of this is reflected on the receipt. I refused to argue so i put down the extra $100 and asked for the change. Tipping isn't mandatory especially for a table of 2. So i feel the waiter just made this up. I cannot in good conscience recommend this place to anyone. STAY AWAY and save some money. Theres better tasting food at way better prices in the area.

This place was solid! I got the pollo pastor, steak and the bottom was also pollo with a cheese…read moreoutside. This place is more of an expensive taco spot in Mexico City and more of a chain than anything. I wouldn't recommend as your first tacos in the city but was still good and satisfied my hunger. The salsas on the side were good and workers were nice. Very loud inside but decent seating.

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Republica del Taco - Brownie dessert!

Republica del Taco

4.2(16 reviews)
0.6 kmRoma Norte

La esperiencia mas significative de mi vida nunca pense que abrian tacos te tanta's cosas yo pedo…read morechamorro con cuerito pero avia demasiasas cosas este taco es de cerdo pero avia chorizo pastor suadero yo pedi de carnitas es algo muy rico suave y delicioso as algo que no avia probado nunca l lol mejor que he probado quiero conoser mas comida mexicana.

We didn't have a reservation anywhere and this part of CDMX was hopping. So we wandered along, this…read morelooked good and we stopped in. The patio was very inviting, so even though it was a bit chilly we sat outside. Our waiter was great, he was also busy, but we got our orders in and received in a reasonable amount of time. The cocktails were off the charts. Honestly can't remember what they were, we got two with Mayan honey and spices, and they were phenomenal. So fruity and spicy and served in an aesthetically pleasing way. One was the cocktail of the month, Aperol and mezcal, why not? Tasted like a, "fruity fireplace," according to our friend to which we wholeheartedly agreed. They gave us each an elote amuse bouche which was a tasty surprise and got us ready for more tastiness. Had a variety of tacos that we all enjoyed immensely. Cauliflower-both types were equally good. Birria queso was incredibly rich and just saturated with flavor-in the best way possible. Had esquites with blue corn and ham croquettes that we thoroughly enjoyed, especially the side salsas. Definitely had to do some negotiating when divvying them up since all of use could have eaten more. This place is not inexpensive, you will drop some money here, especially since you'll want to keep trying cocktails and tacos, but it's worth it. Name on the door was Maiz y Tinto, so that confused me for a bit.

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Republica del Taco - Cocktails to die for.

Cocktails to die for.

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Republica del Taco - Elote amuse bouche.

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Cariñito Tacos - tacos - Updated July 2026

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