Taquería El Califa de León

Taco restaurant · San Rafael

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"Taquero Arturo Rivera Martínez, whose modest six-seat taco stand in Mexico City’s San Rafael neighborhood, named after bullfighter Rodolfo Gaona — better known as “El Califa de León” — just rang up international headlines by winning a 2024 Michelin star this past week." - Guy Martin

https://www.foodandwine.com/food-stalls-with-michelin-stars-8650361

Av. Ribera de San Cosme 56, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc, 06470 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Get directions

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