Café Tacobar

Do yourself a favor and visit Cafe Tacobar—a hidden gem that effortlessly blends exceptional drinks, authentic tacos, and unforgettable hospitality. We arrived around 3 PM (highly recommended for a relaxed vibe), and dove straight into an impressive lineup of cocktails. The star of the show was undoubtedly the Salmoncito, a brilliant concoction featuring Condesa local gin that perfectly balances botanical freshness with a subtle kick. But what truly sets this place apart is the adventurous spirit behind the bar. Our bartender was none other than the owner himself, Chris, whose infectious laughter and witty banter had us chuckling so much I’m convinced I earned a new wrinkle that day. Chris is a true maestro of mixology, introducing us to flavors and spirits we never knew existed: from the mysterious Mexico root (if you know, you know), to pulque distilled, peaty whisky in a mezcal drink, sotol, Raicia, and Bacanora. I was furiously jotting notes just to keep up! As if our experience wasn’t already special enough, Chris is about to be featured in Tales of the Coctales in New Orleans, Louisiana, just two weeks from now. The photographer’s presence added a hilarious twist—capturing the funniest moments and genuine joy that radiates from this place. Tacos That Speak for Themselves No visit to Cafe Tacobar would be complete without trying their tacos. We savored two unforgettable varieties: chilorio (a rich, savory pork taco) and chayote (a delicate, squash-like vegetable taco). Both were bursting with authentic flavors that perfectly complemented the drinks. Why Cafe Tacobar is a Must-Visit Whether you’re a local or a gringo, a seasoned traveler or a curious foodie, Cafe Tacobar is the perfect spot for a memorable afternoon or evening. The combination of expertly crafted drinks, mouthwatering tacos, and the warm, hilarious presence of Chris makes this more than just a bar—it’s an experience.

We had a great experience here. The drinks were phenomenal, I particularly loved the Paloma. The servers were so nice and helpful! And the bar is gorgeous. Great place for a date. The tacos were very good but not outstanding. Overall though, I’d recommend to anyone!

Excellent cocktails and tacos. Vegetarian options and delicious ones too. If you’re visiting from out of town you’re more likely to be surrounded by other travelers than locals but this is not the fault of the restaurant— it’s just what happens with some places that serve quality products over time. Servers are amazingly friendly and full of personality.

Their zucchini taco is spectacular. I love the cozy and rusty vibe of the place. The owner is super chill and friendly.

Great cocktails, really delicious tacos, and very, very friendly service. There are several amazing bars in this area, but this is one you should definitely go to. It’s a great vibe, low key and the staff knows what they’re doing but not pretentious. Smaller place, so you might get away squeezing in just one or two people for dinner and drinks, but more than that, you should probably reserve a space just to be safe.

Great bar! it was dark & small & a very cool atmosphere. The tacos were really good & drinks were great. We popped in after walking around the city all day & ended up going bk 2 other times during our trip.

The only thing you need to know about Cafè Tacobar is that Kris, the owner and respected bartender, has taken MANY things into account to curate a ONCE in a lifetime experience. He was the source of many of our laughs, created a space where we felt comfortable to drink and play and enjoy each others’ company, and did it all with a hefty amount of sarcasm (our favorite), high quality drinks, and AMAZING tacos. Do not waste time, go to Cafè Tacobar now!

The best tacos I have ever had. The bartenders are super friendly and all what you need is a good sense of humor to understand their humor. Try this place with an open mind and you will love it!

An old family favorite. I had to stop by on my last visit to CDMX. It was a fun place to hang out with my parents, enjoy some appetizers and great tequila drinks. Great service, great food, beautiful historical building.

This place may become worse as tourists become aware and take over of this gem. However, when I went, everything hit a very pleasant note. The tacos themselves are definitely up there in terms of best in the city regardless of which one you get. The drinks are also fairly well made. The bartender knows what he's doing and how to cater to his crowd in terms of engagement and adjusting drinks as needed. I don't know what previous reviewer had personally dealt with, but the staff was very friendly and attentive. At the same time, they knew when to just leave us to our food and drinks and just take in everything. We went there for 1 drink and split a taco, ended up having multiple drinks and 4 of their tacos.

I almost don't want to leave a review for y'all bc this place is already tiny to be fitting hella tourists. Alas, all was delicious. Bartender crushed it with the drinks, my favorite was the salmoncito aka baby salmon LOL. Def a neighborhood vibe and elite tourists

When we were there the owner turned up at our table super drunk (or maybe on coke or ice) and started to harass us. He hovered over the table with the sustained eye contact bullies and drunks do - asking weird questions and even picking up our water glasses and throwing it across the table at plants. Thinking we would find him hilarious or something while we just felt more and more unsafe. Avoid this place like the plague.

Love this place, great drinks and environment! Christian is the welcoming and makes some of the best drinks in Mexico City!

I loved the people I met in this bar - it was mostly bar tenders and industry people - the bartender was great and suggested many drinks I hadn't tried - a small cool hole in the wall kind of place to have fun conversations!

The Chiloro taco is amazing!! Saw this place on Munchies/ Vice News and had to come. Chris makes the best cocktails, great guy!

Fantastic experience. Friendly bartenders and clientele. Pork tacos were incredible. Would love to come back !