Castacán

"There are two reasons to make a beeline to this Roma Norte restaurant and they're both focused on pork. This spot's large staff welcomes diners at both lunch and dinner, but everyone is focused on the food. Cochinita pibil and lechon tacos compete for your attention, so get both. Good quality tortillas get things off to a good start. The slow-roasted, marinated pork that's shredded and enhanced with pickled red onions is top notch, while the lechon tacos plate tender, roast suckling pig with pieces of crispy skin for a standout bite. A wide range of salsas is on offer, from spicy habanero and a sesame aioli to mild yogurt sauce." - Michelin Inspector

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"Tapping into diners’ interest in Yucatecan cuisine, restaurateur Gabriela Cámara opened Castacán in spring 2024. The menu’s stars are the traditional cochinita pibil, the roasted suckling pig, and the crispy castacán (Yucateco pork belly). Order a taco of each to try the full range or go for a torta if you feel more ambitious, along with side orders of black refried beans, cheese, or longaniza sausage. The quality of the tortillas and salsas match Cámara’s care and respect for Yucateco traditions, but the look and feel of Castacán is entirely CDMX: bright pink floor tiles, eye-catching signs, and walls lined with intricate mosaic tiles. Know before you go: For the IYKYK Mexico City souvenir, grab a tote, a trucker hat, or a T-shirt from Castacán’s hot pink collection." - Natalia de la Rosa

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"Castacán, run by the same crew behind Contramar, is vibrant with colorful tiles, loud music, and metal folding chairs. It’s got a lot going on, unlike the menu, which is refreshingly simple: just Yucatán-style pork tacos and tortas, plus vegetable versions thrown in for good measure. The highlight is the $2.50 taco de cochinita pibil—slow-roasted piglet drenched in juices that’ll leave your hands (and probably your shirt) a mess, but the one with lechón con castacá, tiny pieces of fried pork belly, is a solid pick. For a tad more flavor, add avocado for 75 cents. Castacan keeps the drink menu straightforward, too, with Carta Blanca beer, rosé and white wine by the glass, and super sweet but totally great Boing guava soft drinks." - guillaume guevara

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"Castacán, run by the same crew behind Contramar, is vibrant with colorful tiles, loud music, and metal folding chairs. It’s got a lot going on, unlike the menu, which is refreshingly simple: just Yucatán-style pork tacos and tortas, plus vegetable versions thrown in for good measure. The highlight is the $2.50 taco de cochinita pibil—slow-roasted piglet drenched in juices that’ll leave your hands (and probably your shirt) a mess, but the one with lechón con castacán, fried pork belly, is also a solid pick. Castacan keeps the drink menu straightforward, too, with Carta Blanca beer, rosé and white wine by the glass, and Boing guava soft drinks." - guillaume guevara

Castacán - Review - La Condesa - Mexico City - The Infatuation

"Castacán, run by the same crew behind Contramar, is vibrant with colorful tiles, loud music, and metal folding chairs. It’s got a lot going on, unlike the menu, which is refreshingly simple: just Yucatecan-style pork tacos and tortas, plus vegetable versions thrown in for good measure. The highlight is the $2.50 taco de cochinita pibil—slow-roasted piglet drenched in juices that’ll leave your hands (and probably your shirt) a mess, but the one with lechón con castacán, tiny pieces of fried pork belly, is a solid pick. For a tad more flavor, add avocado for 75 cents. Castacán keeps the drink menu straightforward, too, with Carta Blanca beer, rosé and white wine by the glass, and super sweet but totally great Boing guava soft drinks. photo credit: Andrew Reiner" - Guillaume Guevara