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Simple beef taco topped with onion and salsa
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Gaonera Taco

in Mexico City

A gaonera taco is a minimalist Mexico City taco built around a thin sheet of grilled beef, proving how much flavor the city can pull from a tortilla, salt, lime, and a precise cut of meat.

Did you know?

El Califa de Leon's gaonera taco helped make headlines when a tiny long-running taqueria won a Michelin star in Mexico City.

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Where to Find It

1 place to try Gaonera Taco in Mexico City

Exterior of Taqueria El Califa de Leon in Mexico City

Taqueria El Califa de Leon

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San Rafael

A tiny, one-star taqueria known for laser-focused beef tacos, especially the gaonera that put this classic San Rafael stand on the international food map.

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