Wherever you are in Mexico City, you are never far from a "taquería". When I was staying in the Condesa neighborhood there were several that I would frequent. Now that I am staying in the Nápoles neighborhood, I wanted to find a good taco joint nearby.
Down the street a block and around the corner is a place called "Taquearte". (I believe it is part of a chain.) I sat down at a table on the sidewalk.
I began with "crema de frijol" (bean soup), and it was good.
You also see in this photo a little snack of chips and bean dip, as well as an assortment of different salsas to put on the tacos. I tried most of the salsas (except for the "salsa habanera" which the waiter warned me was very "picante"). They were very good.
I ordered two "tacos al pastor" (to the right) and one "chorizo" (sausage) taco.
Hand-made tortillas are used for the tacos. I found the "tacos al pastor" interesting because they included a chunk of pineapple. The pork for "tacos al pastor" is cooked on a rotisserie with slices of pineapple, but this is the first time I have ever had a big piece of the fruit actually put on the taco. It gave it a very interesting flavor.
I suspect that many Mexicans would object that this place is overpriced. This was no cheapo $3.50 lunch. Along with a beverage and dessert my bill came to about 200 pesos or $10 US. In spite of that, I think that "Taquearte" will go on my list of places to eat in the neighborhood.
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