Taqueria El Califa
Taqueria El Califa is a traditional Mexican taqueria with Gaonera, Costilla and Bistec tacos and a 2025 OAD Cheap Eats ranking at #69.
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- Address
- Av. Pdte. Masaryk 111, Chapultepec Morales, Polanco V Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11570 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
- Phone
- +52 55 8955 1472
- Website
- elcalifa.com.mx
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Gaonera, Costilla and Bistec tacos
Gaonera, Costilla and Bistec tacos anchor the order at Taqueria El Califa, a traditional Mexican taqueria focused on Mexican cooking and local sourcing.
Av. Pdte. Masaryk 111 counter service
Av. Pdte. Masaryk 111 puts the taqueria in Polanco, with counter service, casual dress, and quick-bite pacing for lunch, dinner, or late night.
OAD Cheap Eats #69 in 2025
Opinionated About Dining moved El Califa from Recommended in 2023 to #236 in 2024 and #69 in 2025, giving readers a sustained low-cost dining signal.
Comparable Venues
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taqueria El Califa | Traditional Mexican Taqueria | $$ | Chapultepec Morales | |
| Tacos El Huequito | Traditional Mexican Al Pastor Taqueria | $$ | Centro | |
| Maque | Mexican Bakery Cafe | $$ | Polanco Chapultepec | |
| El Gran Cazador | Mexican Exotic Meats & Insects | $$ | , | Cuauhtémoc |
| Los Panchos Restaurant | Traditional Mexican Carnitas | $$ | , | Nva Anzures |
| Oaxaca en México | Authentic Oaxacan | $$ | , | Tabacalera |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America Ranked #69
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Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America Ranked #236
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Opinionated About Dining Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended
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At a Glance
- Well Known
- Trendy
- Lively
- Casual Hangout
- Late Night
- Open Kitchen
- Standalone
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 12–4 AM, 11 AM–12 AM
- Tuesday
- 12–4 AM, 11 AM–12 AM
- Wednesday
- 12–4 AM, 11 AM–12 AM
- Thursday
- 12–4 AM, 11 AM–12 AM
- Friday
- 12–4 AM, 11 AM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 12–6 AM, 11 AM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 12–6 AM, 11 AM–12 AM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Casual, bustling street-side atmosphere with lively energy from the open grill and quick service.