Late-night tacos in Mexico City: 7 taquerías open after 11 pm

In Mexico City, the late-night taco is practically an institution: you leave the concert, the bar or a long day at work and all you want is a spinning trompo and a salsa with some heat. The hard part is knowing which places are still open and which ones are worth it.

We built this list from real data: opening hours published on Google and ratings backed by hundreds or thousands of reviews. Every spot here is open until at least midnight on Saturdays. Hours can change on holidays, so check each taquería's page before you go.

1. Taquería Orinoco (Roma Norte)

Taquería Orinoco is probably the most famous late-night stop in Roma: 4.6 stars from more than 28,000 reviews, and open until 5:30 am on Saturdays. Northern-style tacos, flour or corn tortillas, and a line that moves fast. It's on Álvaro Obregón, perfect if you're out in Roma or Condesa.

2. Taquería El Torito (open until 3 am)

El Torito has more than 5,000 reviews with a 4.4 rating and closes at 3:00 am on Saturdays. A good pick when you want something simple and affordable after a night out.

3. Tacos El Paisa (until 2 am)

Tacos El Paisa holds 4.6 stars from almost a thousand reviews and stays open until 2:00 am on Saturdays. It's the kind of neighborhood taquería locals recommend without thinking twice.

4. La Original Birria Don Chuy (24 hours)

If birria is your thing, La Original Birria Don Chuy is listed as open all day on Saturdays according to Google, with 4.5 stars and more than 3,200 reviews. Ask for consommé to dip your tacos: at 3 am nothing beats it.

5. Birriería Pit (until midnight)

Birriería Pit is rated 4.6 stars and open until 11:59 pm. Another birria option for a late dinner, calmer than the trompo spots.

6. Mariscos Puerto Viejo Insurgentes (until 1 am)

It's not all al pastor: Mariscos Puerto Viejo, on Insurgentes Sur, has 4.8 stars from more than 3,400 reviews and closes at 1:00 am on Saturdays. Fish and shrimp tacos for when the craving goes coastal.

7. Tacos Los Paisas (until midnight)

Tacos Los Paisas closes at 11:59 pm on Saturdays and has more than 5,000 reviews with 4.4 stars. A classic for the last round.

Tips for late-night tacos

• Bring cash: many late-night taquerías don't take cards, or the terminal fails right when you need it.
• Order "con todo" to get onions and cilantro, and ask for the house salsa.
• If you're in a group, order by rounds and repeat: it's faster than ordering everything at once.
• Take a safe ride home; most of these spots are in busy areas, but late at night it's better not to walk far.

More taquerías in Mexico City

This is a late-night selection. For the full ranking, see the 10 best taquerías in Mexico City or browse every taquería in Mexico City with filters by taco style and hours.