Carnitas El Azul

Zona Rosa & Reforma


Blink an eye and you'll walk right past this nondescript carnitas joint. El Azul (real name Rubén) has been slinging tacos de carnitas (pork simmered in lard) for more than 35 years and he has drawn praise from some of Mexico City's top chefs. Try the costilla (rib) tacos.


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