Taqueria El Greco
Taco restaurant · Hipodromo de la Condesa ·
Original taco árabe, Doneraky tacos on pita, burgers, soup
Original taco árabe, Doneraky tacos on pita, burgers, soup
"A taquería associated with tacos árabes, the Puebla-derived style influenced by Lebanese shawarma—meat roasted on a trompo and sometimes served in a round flatbread rather than corn tortillas—reflecting the long Lebanese culinary influence in Mexico." - Sophie Friedman
"El Greco is a must-visit when you’re in Condesa. This place has been in business for over 40 years, and even though it’s small, there’s lots of outdoor seating. It’s the kind of spot where you might just strike up a conversation with a stranger, whether that’s someone on vacation from LA or a local worker from the hardware shop next door. And they’re probably both ordering the same thing: the doneraky meat plate with cheese that comes with thinly sliced, crispy and juicy seasoned pork served with hot tortillas on the side. If you want to skip the meat, the pita taco with mushrooms and cheese is a great option. " - Guillaume Guevara
"El Greco is a must-visit when you’re in Condesa. This place has been in business for over 40 years, and even though it’s small, there’s lots of outdoor seating. It’s the kind of spot where you might just strike up a conversation with a stranger, whether that’s someone on vacation from LA or a local worker from the hardware shop next door. And they’re probably both ordering the same thing: the doneraky meat plate with cheese that comes with thinly sliced, crispy and juicy seasoned pork served with hot tortillas on the side. If you want to skip the meat, the pita taco with mushrooms and cheese is a great option." - Guillaume Guevara
"Well-seasoned taquerias like El Greco are harder and harder to come by in Condesa, where rising rents have been the death knell for old-school institutions peddling top-notch tacos. Luckily, El Greco lives on. The tacos Doneraky are served Arab-style on a pita instead of a tortilla, and the meat is marinated differently than at other al pastor places, with salt, minced parsley, and onion. The hamburgers aren't half bad either. Whatever you order though, add a side of beans and a slice of flan for dessert." - Naomi Tomky, Scarlett Lindeman
"Tacos árabes are like the older cousins of pastor tacos. Middle Eastern immigrants, likely from Lebanon, first introduced cooking with the vertical spit in Puebla, mingling sympatico meats, flavors, and flatbreads. The version of tacos árabes at El Greco is a relative elder statesman among Mexico City tacos; the taquería dates back to the mid-’70s. Stick to ordering what they do best: the doneraky taco, served in pita. Locals and visitors both frequent this spot in Condesa, randomly bumping into friends or making new acquaintances, all lured by the enduring mysticism of the old-school taquería that has become harder to find in the neighborhood." - Natalia de la Rosa