The 5 Best Enchiladas In Mexico City

Enchiladas are big business in Mexico City; as well as being one of the most emblematic of Mexican foods, they’re also one of the most versatile and even boast their own annual festival in Iztapalapa. While this year’s festival is over, there are still any number of spots which can fill that enchilada shaped hole in your stomach. Here are the five best enchiladas in the city.

1. Café de Tacuba

Cafe, Restaurant, Mexican

This well-known café, which opened its doors to the public in 1912, is famous for its excellent enchiladas, amongst other things. Not to be confused with the band Café Tacuba, Café de Tacuba serves up a dish called Enchilada Especial which has a hearty, spicy chicken and spinach filling. They douse them in sauce before giving them a quick grill and serving them up.

2. Café El Popular

Cafe, Restaurant, Mexican

A stalwart 24-hour café in the historic centre of the city, just off from the sprawling zócalo, Café El Popular offers reasonably priced and enormous breakfast dishes in particular, although lunch and dinner there are equally as good. No matter what the time of day, this of course involves enchiladas and you should make a point to visit the next time you’re in the heart of the city.