The Mexican taqueria ‘El Caliph of León’, located in the popular and central neighborhood (neighborhood) San Rafael of the City of Mexicowas listed as one of the 16 restaurants that received the distinction of one star in the Guide Michelin Mexico 2024.
The culinary guide, recognized worldwide, arrived in Mexico for the first time and has recognized restaurants from all over the country.
In a statement, the Michelin Guide specified that “157 restaurants have impressed inspectors, exploring the cities and regions of Mexico City, Oaxaca, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Quintana Roo and Nuevo León, in search of establishments that offer exceptional dining experiences.”
In the case of ‘El Califa de León’ he received a star for “a high-level kitchen.”
“This taco shop, open for more than 70 years, is perhaps best known for being the pioneer of the gaonera taco,” the guide noted in its review.
“His small establishment has enough space for a handful of diners to stand at his bar and decide on one of his four options: steak, chop, rib and, of course, his emblematic creation, the gaonera, with such tender meat. that can be left whole. The tortillas, made by hand as needed, are a little larger, which makes up for the size of the portions served here.”he added.
The ‘Gaonera’ It is a kind of bullfighting, with the cape, which later became the taco, created by the Mexican bullfighter Rodolfo Gaona, who was nicknamed ‘El Califa de León’, who gave rise to the taqueria.
According to the guide, a Michelin star “It is a recognition given to restaurants that offer exceptional cuisine”. The stars are re-evaluated every year to guarantee that diners always enjoy the same quality standards.
In addition to the taqueria in Mexico City, four other restaurants signed up with one star; three in Baja California and one in Baja California Sur (northwest), two in Nuevo León (north), two in Oaxaca (south) and three in Quintana Roo (southeast).
With two stars, the restaurants ‘Quintonil’, by chef Jorge Vallejo, and ‘Pujo’, by chef Enrique Olvera, both in Mexico City.
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Source: Gestion
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