How to Eat Safely at a Mexico City Taco Stand
Choose busy stands where meat is cooked to order on a hot plancha or trompo, tortillas come off heat, and locals are eating. Skip empty carts with food sitting out, lukewarm meat, and mystery seafood that looks tired. Start with 2-3 tacos, go easy on raw onion/salsa if your stomach is sensitive, and drink bottled or sealed beverages.
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Best Tacos in Mexico City
Start with al pastor at a busy trompo stand, suadero in Centro, and one neighborhood classic near where you sleep. Order 2–3 tacos at a time, stand if that is the vibe, and judge a place by the line of locals, not the English menu. Roma / Juárez / Centro cover a strong first taco night; a guided crawl helps if you want the logistics handled.
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