Restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico
Tacos "El Paisa"
100Pearl PointsCasual taco stop
About Tacos "El Paisa"
Tacos "El Paisa" is a practical San Rafael pick for a casual taco stop, especially if convenience and late-day hours matter more than a formal dining setup. Do not choose it for a standalone drinks program or special-occasion polish; use it as an easy Cuauhtémoc meal within a broader Mexico City food plan.
Tacos "El Paisa" is a casual Mexico City venue with evening hours most weekdays and daytime-to-late hours on weekends. The most useful verified planning details are the schedule and casual dress code, so treat this page as a practical stop-planning guide rather than a menu, chef, awards, or service-format profile.
A casual Mexico City stop, not a special-occasion plan
Tacos "El Paisa" makes the most sense when the decision is about timing and a low-pressure stop. Verified details do not establish a chef profile, awards history, tasting format, drink program, price point, seating setup, or specific menu items. That does not make the venue less useful; it simply means the safest expectation is casual and practical.
The drinks angle should be kept modest because no verified cocktail, wine, or bar program is available here. If the night is centered on cocktails or a longer bar crawl, start with Our full Mexico City bars guide instead, then use Tacos "El Paisa" only if its hours fit the plan.
How to use it in a Mexico City itinerary
For a venue-focused trip, pair Tacos "El Paisa" with broader planning across Our full Mexico City restaurants guide, especially if the same day includes more structured dining elsewhere. Visitors building the rest of the trip can also cross-check Our full Mexico City hotels guide and other Mexico City planning resources.
If you want other comparison points, consider Taquería El Califa de León, Pink Rambo, La Pingüica, Pelota Mestiza, María Ciento38 for different dining contexts. Keep the comparison broad: the verified record for Tacos "El Paisa" is strongest on hours and casual fit, not on a detailed menu or service style.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Tacos "El Paisa"?
The verified hours make evening the clearest planning window on weekdays: Monday through Wednesday run 6 PM to midnight, Thursday runs 7 PM to midnight, Friday runs 6 PM to 1 AM. Saturday and Sunday open at 10 AM and run to midnight, so daytime visits are possible on weekends, though no specific lunch offering is verified.
Can I eat at the bar at Tacos "El Paisa"?
Do not count on a bar setup unless that is confirmed directly with the venue. The verified information covers Mexico City, hours, casual dress code, but not seating format, bar service, or a drinks program. Check the venue's official channels for the latest details.
What should a first-timer know about Tacos "El Paisa"?
Treat it as a casual Mexico City stop and plan around the schedule. Monday through Wednesday and Friday begin at 6 PM, Thursday begins at 7 PM, Friday runs latest to 1 AM, Saturday and Sunday run from 10 AM to midnight.
What should I order at Tacos "El Paisa"?
No specific dishes or menu format are verified here. Use the venue name and current information at the venue as your guide, check directly with the venue if you need details about ingredients, dietary needs, or availability.
Is Tacos "El Paisa" good for a special occasion?
The verified dress code is casual, so it is best approached as a low-pressure Mexico City option rather than a formal occasion plan. If you want to compare it with another venue, Taquería El Califa de León is a useful reference point, while Tacos "El Paisa" is easiest to evaluate by its hours and casual fit.
What are alternatives to Tacos "El Paisa"?
For another comparison, consider Taquería El Califa de León. For a broader dining detour rather than a direct like-for-like comparison, Pink Rambo, La Pingüica, Pelota Mestiza, María Ciento38 are other venues to research.
Can Tacos "El Paisa" accommodate groups?
Group suitability is not verified, so confirm directly with the venue before planning around a larger party. The confirmed details are the casual dress code and hours, including weekend daytime hours and a later Friday closing time.
Location
Joaquin Garcia Icazbalceta 36, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc, 06470 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
Compare Tacos "El Paisa"
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacos "El Paisa" | Mexico City | , | , |
| Taquería El Califa de León | Mexico City | Mexican | $ |
| Pink Rambo | Mexico City | Contemporary | $$ |
| La Pingüica | Mexico City | , | , |
| Pelota Mestiza | Mexico City | , | , |
| María Ciento38 | Mexico City | , | , |
How Tacos "El Paisa" Mexico City compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to go if this does not fit the night
Try Taquería El Califa de León if the goal is a clearly priced Mexican taco alternative. Try Pink Rambo if the group wants a contemporary $$ dinner rather than a casual taco stop.
How It Compares
For value-led taco eating, Taquería El Califa de León is the clearer comparison because it has a defined Mexican, $ positioning. Tacos "El Paisa" is also better read as casual and easy, but without a listed price tier or awards profile, it is harder to justify as the more deliberate pick unless San Rafael is the convenient neighborhood.
Pink Rambo sits in a different lane: contemporary cooking at $$, so choose it when the meal needs more structure, design, or a broader evening feel. For an unfussy taco stop, Tacos "El Paisa" is the lower-commitment choice; for a more planned dinner, Pink Rambo is the safer cross-shop.
La Pingüica, Pelota Mestiza, María Ciento38 are better alternatives to check when location, ambiance, or group fit matters more than the taco-stop format. If booking ease is the priority, Tacos "El Paisa" is the simple option; if the night needs a stronger sense of occasion, cross-shop first.
Explore Mexico City
Save or rate Tacos "El Paisa" on Pearl
Keep this venue in your Pearl passport, rate it after you visit, and track it alongside every other place you collect.