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El Califa

Mexican Tacos, Vegan Options

Worth ordering: Tacosnamed in 8 reviews

Try the vegan tacos al pastor, gaona, and milanesa which have positive reviews for flavor and freshness.

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Top tips

  • Good to know: Vegan options may be limited during certain hours, so visiting earlier in the evening is advisable.
  • Expect attentive and friendly service; ask for recommendations on vegan items as staff are knowledgeable.
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  • Enjoy their variety of aguas frescas and craft beers as beverage choices complementing your meal.
  • Good to know: Note vegan cheese may not always be available, so check before ordering if you want it included.

People mention

Costra de pastor, dessert and pastry.

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Also pitas, queso, quesos fundidos, taco al pastor, taco de milanesa and tart.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for good value.

Good to know

  • Parking
  • Dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

El Califa is a Mexican taco restaurant known for high-quality ingredients and fresh tortillas made to order. The menu features classic meat tacos alongside a variety of vegan tacos such as pastor, milanesa, and gaona with vegan cheese. The venue is spacious with two levels and window walls, offers fast and attentive service, and includes amenities like valet parking and wheelchair accessibility.

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Av. Universidad 654, Letran Valle, Benito Juárez, 03650 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Opening hours

Monday
12:00–04:00
Tuesday
12:00–04:00
Wednesday
12:00–04:00
Thursday
12:00–04:00
Friday
12:00–05:00
Saturday
12:00–06:00
Sunday
12:00–04:00

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
mushrooms, vegan cheese, vegan meat substitutes

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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