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Where to Eat in Narvarte Poniente: Chicharrón Basket Taco
This guide turns Top 3 Best STREET TACOS in Mexico City (According to Locals) from Mike Chen Clips & BEST Eats into a practical restaurant map with 3 saved spots around Narvarte Poniente and Mexico City. The mapped places include a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mike Chen Clips & BEST Eats was particularly impressed by the unique 'basket tacos' that are steamed using boiling oil poured directly into the basket. He also raved about a massive chunk of brisket served at a street stand, noting it was the best and juiciest beef tongue he had ever tasted. He concluded that these off-the-beaten-path locations offered textures and flavors he had never encountered in tacos before.
What this map is good for
- Planning a taco restaurant stop or short itinerary in Narvarte Poniente.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 3 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- El Vilsito
Taco Restaurant in Petén 248 y, Av. Universidad, Narvarte Poniente, Benito Juárez, 03020 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Narvarte Poniente, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Tacos Joven - Tacos de Canasta a domicilio
Restaurant in Av. Universidad 199-B, Vértiz Narvarte, Benito Juárez, 03600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Price level: Cheap - Tacos Tony
Taco Restaurant in Torres Adalid 1702, Narvarte Poniente, Benito Juárez, 03020 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico, Narvarte Poniente, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- Chicharrón basket taco
- Deshebrada (shredded beef) basket taco
- Chicharrón in green salsa taco
- Brisket chunk taco
- Campechano taco (brisket and longaniza)
- Beef tongue (lengua) taco
- Chile morita salsa
- Avocado with habanero salsa
Experiences captured
- Took a food tour with Club Tengo Hambre
- Obsessed over a 1,000-taco steaming basket
- Learned about the hot oil steaming technique
- Visited a taco stand on a traffic island
- Watched meat confit in a sombrero-shaped 'chisera'
- Visited a taco shop inside an auto repair garage
Planning notes for Mexico City
Mexico City, situated in the high-altitude Valley of Mexico, occupies the historical site of Tenochtitlán, founded by the Mexica in 1325. Following the 16th-century Spanish arrival, the city was redesigned as the capital of the Viceroyalty of New Spain. This historical sequence resulted in a built environment where colonial structures.
Must-try foods nearby
- Tuna Tostadas
Iconic to the CDMX seafood scene, specifically popularized by Contramar. These feature fresh, raw tuna slices atop a crispy tortilla with chipotle mayo, avocado, and crispy leeks. - Mole Madre, Mole Sofisticado
A hallmark of the city's fine-dining evolution, particularly at Pujol. This dish features a circle of 'Mole Madre' (aged for thousands of days) surrounding a center of fresh. - Chilaquiles Rellenos
A trending 2026 evolution of the classic breakfast, where the tortilla chips themselves are stuffed with ingredients like beans, cheese, or meat before being bathed in salsa. - Tacos de Canasta
Known as 'basket tacos,' these are pre-made, steamed tacos often sold from the back of a bicycle. - Rol de Guayaba
The most famous pastry in the city from Panadería Rosetta. This guava and cheese roll has achieved legendary status among locals and tourists alike.
When to go: The best time to visit Mexico City is between March and May, when the weather is pleasantly warm and the city’s jacarandas are in full bloom. While the winter months (December–February) offer dry skies and peak cultural events like Dia de los Muertos in late.
Local tips
- Always carry small denominations of Mexican Pesos as many local markets and street food stalls do not accept credit cards.
- Use app-based transportation like Uber or Didi instead of hailing street taxis to ensure fixed pricing and GPS tracking.
- Add a tip of 10% to 15% at restaurants, as it is the standard social expectation for service staff.
- Stay alert in crowded areas to prevent pickpocketing and stick to well-lit, populated neighborhoods after dark.
What travelers are noticing
- FIFA Fan Festival at the Zócalo: A massive public viewing and cultural hub for the 2026 World Cup featuring a 510-square-meter screen and local gastronomy.
- Lotti: A viral new opening in Roma Norte by Swiss chef Luc Liebster, blending European technique with Mexican ingredients in a restored 1915 mansion.
- El Mekong: A trending Southeast Asian-inspired cantina in Juárez from the creators of the Tacos Saigon pop-ups, known for its bold spices and complimentary small plates.
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal for Mexico City, providing comprehensive travel guides, cultural itineraries, and neighborhood information for visitors.
Planning questions
Where did Mike Chen Clips & BEST Eats eat in Narvarte Poniente, Ciudad de México?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Narvarte Poniente, Ciudad de México.
What are the must-try foods in Narvarte Poniente, Ciudad de México?
Creator picks from the video include Chicharrón basket taco, Deshebrada (shredded beef) basket taco, Chicharrón in green salsa taco, Brisket chunk taco. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.