Traditional
Tacos de Canasta
in Mexico City
Also called tacos sudados, these steamed basket tacos are packed with fillings like potato, beans, adobo, or chicharron and sold as fast, affordable lunches across the city.
Did you know?
The sealed basket helps trap heat and steam, which is exactly what gives tacos de canasta their signature soft, slightly oily texture.
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Where to Find It
1 place to try Tacos de Canasta in Mexico City
Mercado de la Merced
$$$$La Merced
One of the city's great traditional markets and a strong place to understand the everyday side of CDMX eating, from masa snacks to steaming cups of corn.
