The Pastor & Caguama Pilgrimage

While the tree-lined avenues of Roma and Condesa offer undeniable charm, Narvarte Poniente is the city's true headquarters for taco purists 25 Places I Ate the Best…. This neighborhood eschews the aesthetic polish of the tourist zones for the smoky allure of the trompo and the heavy clink of caguamas. The logic of this route is simple: start with grease, escalate with spice, break for craft beer, and finish at a local institution that moonlights as a mechanic shop. It is a circuit designed for those who value regional expertise over curated decor. Beginning at Supertaco Narvarte provides the necessary foundation. Instead of the standard taco, the move here is the pastor a la plancha—a technique that results in a concentrated, ultra-crisp char that stands up to the evening’s first round of drinks. Following this with Tacos El Trompo changes the pace; on Friday nights, the environment is energized by live music, though the real attraction is the generous portion sizing The 19 Best Taco Spots I…. The salsa here is notoriously aggressive, serving as a visceral reminder that Narvarte doesn’t cater to the uninitiated. To bridge the gap between street stalls, Beer Bros offers a necessary curation of Mexico’s growing craft scene. The transition from intense chiles to a peanut butter stout provides a palate cleanser before the final destination. The night ends at El Vilsito, a space that operates as an auto repair shop by day and a culinary pilgrimage site by night EL VILSITO, Mexico City…. There is no better way to close the circuit than standing on the sidewalk under the fluorescent lights of a garage, eating a gringa while the mechanics’ tools sit just a few feet away.

What to Expect

Expect a high-energy, sidewalk-heavy experience. While Beer Bros offers seated stools, the majority of the night involves standing or perched eating. Most stands are cash-only, so carry small denominations of pesos to keep transactions quick. El Vilsito is perpetually crowded, but the line for those standing moves significantly faster than the wait for a table EL VILSITO, Mexico City…. Dress is strictly casual; the heat from the trompos and the proximity to the street mean expensive fabrics should be left at the hotel. Plan to arrive in Narvarte by 8:00 PM to catch the neighborhood at its peak volume.

The Route

1

Supertaco Narvarte

64

Navi Walkability Score

Path Popularity39

Infrastructure75

Terrain93

Safety85

Lighting94

Amenities46

Transit20

"Skip the standard tacos and go straight for the pastor a la plancha; it is the greasiest, crispest way to kick off the night before the caguamas kick in."

30-45 min18 min

18 min · 0.8 mi64

2

Tacos El Trompo

64

Navi Walkability Score

Path Popularity39

Infrastructure75

Terrain93

Safety85

Lighting94

Amenities46

Transit20

"Go for the massive pastor portions and the live music on Friday nights, but proceed with caution—that salsa isn’t playing around."

30-45 min21 min

21 min · 1.0 mi71

3

Beer Bros

71

Navi Walkability Score

Path Popularity43

Infrastructure80

Terrain96

Safety87

Lighting96

Amenities59

Transit37

"Grab a stool by the taps and ask for the Peanut Butter craft; if you're hungry, you can actually order a pizza from next door right to your seat."

30-45 min17 min

17 min · 0.6 mi78

4

El Vilsito

78

Navi Walkability Score

Path Popularity56

Infrastructure85

Terrain90

Safety89

Lighting99

Amenities81

Transit44

"By day it's an auto shop, but at night it's the pastor holy grail—order the Gringas and don't be afraid to stand with the locals to skip the table wait."

45 min - 1 hr14 min walk

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