Where to eat at La Escandon
Barrio Escandón
Located alongside Colonia Tacubaya, south of Colonia Condesa and Roma, and a stone’s throw from Parque de Chapultepec, Escandón is well-situated for easy access.
It sits between two major metro stations (Tacubaya on the west side and Patriotismo on the north), and is flanked by bus stations and frequented by taxis, while also supporting a healthy collection of ecobici stands.
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Escandón I Sección
Located alongside Colonia Tacubaya, south of Colonia Condesa and Roma, and a stone’s throw from Parque de Chapultepec, Escandón is well-situated for easy access.
It sits between two major metro stations (Tacubaya on the west side and Patriotismo on the north), and is flanked by bus stations and frequented by taxis, while also supporting a healthy collection of ecobici stands.
Gastronomía
Taqueria El Paisa: Colonia Escandón, Ave. José Martí
This is a veritable hole-in-the-wall restaurant, with the best birria I’ve ever had. Birria is a tasty, spicy stew made from goat meat or mutton and hails from the land of Jalisco.
This restaurant, or birrieria, doesn’t have a website nor any yelp reviews, but is always full of locals chowing down. They have windows that open to the shady street of Ave. José Martí, and you can drink a beer as you watch the cooks prepare giant pots of fragrant stew. It’s cheap, delicious, and spicy.
Av. José Martí 101
101 Avenida José MartíTaqueria El Paisa: Colonia Escandón, Ave. José Martí
This is a veritable hole-in-the-wall restaurant, with the best birria I’ve ever had. Birria is a tasty, spicy stew made from goat meat or mutton and hails from the land of Jalisco.
This restaurant, or birrieria, doesn’t have a website nor any yelp reviews, but is always full of locals chowing down. They have windows that open to the shady street of Ave. José Martí, and you can drink a beer as you watch the cooks prepare giant pots of fragrant stew. It’s cheap, delicious, and spicy.
Leon de Oro: Colonia Escandón, Ave. José Martí 103
Leon de Oro is a famous cantina and probably the most well-known restaurant in Escandón, set dead center in the neighborhood on Ave. José Martí (catty corner from Taqueria El Paisa above). It was founded in 1954, and still maintains a sense of Mexico past, with live mariachi every Saturday and a great variety of patrons. Any day of the week you will find most of its 150 tables occupied by families, couples, business folks, and students gathering to enjoy a meal, watch fútbol, or get drinks.
The food offered is traditional Mexican fare, Spanish tapas (entremés), and salty snacks like peanuts, chicharrones, shrimp broth, and onion soup to eat with your beer. Leon de Oro’s pricing is not cheap nor is it outlandsish. Expect to pay 500 pesos (~50 dollars) for a meal and drinks for two;
Av. José Martí 103
103 Avenida José MartíLeon de Oro: Colonia Escandón, Ave. José Martí 103
Leon de Oro is a famous cantina and probably the most well-known restaurant in Escandón, set dead center in the neighborhood on Ave. José Martí (catty corner from Taqueria El Paisa above). It was founded in 1954, and still maintains a sense of Mexico past, with live mariachi every Saturday and a great variety of patrons. Any day of the week you will find most of its 150 tables occupied by families, couples, business folks, and students gathering to enjoy a meal, watch fútbol, or get drinks.
The food offered is traditional Mexican fare, Spanish tapas (entremés), and salty snacks like peanuts, chicharrones, shrimp broth, and onion soup to eat with your beer. Leon de Oro’s pricing is not cheap nor is it outlandsish. Expect to pay 500 pesos (~50 dollars) for a meal and drinks for two;
Los Pambacitos de Benjamin Franklin: Colonia Escandón, Ave Progresso
This little gem is situated on the small street of Ave. Progresso, in between the streets La Paz and Murguia. It’s a mom-and-pop operation which has been around since 1947. They’re open in the evenings, though during the day you can see the family behind the half-raised shop door preparing everything for the evening.
As their name suggest, they’re known for their pambacitos, which are wickedly good miniature fried sandwiches with fillings ranging from pork in green sauce (Chicharrón en una salsa verde) to potatoes and chorizo (papa con chorizo) to sweet mole.
Av Progreso 61
61 Avenida ProgresoLos Pambacitos de Benjamin Franklin: Colonia Escandón, Ave Progresso
This little gem is situated on the small street of Ave. Progresso, in between the streets La Paz and Murguia. It’s a mom-and-pop operation which has been around since 1947. They’re open in the evenings, though during the day you can see the family behind the half-raised shop door preparing everything for the evening.
As their name suggest, they’re known for their pambacitos, which are wickedly good miniature fried sandwiches with fillings ranging from pork in green sauce (Chicharrón en una salsa verde) to potatoes and chorizo (papa con chorizo) to sweet mole.
Café Kowlaan "Los Chinos"
If you are hungry this is the place. It has a singular mix of Mexican food and Chinese.
It is open from 7 a.m. until 1.30 a.m.
Av. Revolución 107
107 Avenida RevoluciónCafé Kowlaan "Los Chinos"
If you are hungry this is the place. It has a singular mix of Mexican food and Chinese.
It is open from 7 a.m. until 1.30 a.m.
Ardalio Restaurante Cantina Bar.
Cantina Ardalio, a traditional locals-only bar in the neighbourhood. This low-key, all-inclusive cantina providing a sincere, unpretentious setting.
Here you can grab a beer, play dominos, and watch soccer on a tiny TV in the corner in a simple space likely unchanged for the last few decades.
Calle José María Vigil 57
57 Calle José María VigilArdalio Restaurante Cantina Bar.
Cantina Ardalio, a traditional locals-only bar in the neighbourhood. This low-key, all-inclusive cantina providing a sincere, unpretentious setting.
Here you can grab a beer, play dominos, and watch soccer on a tiny TV in the corner in a simple space likely unchanged for the last few decades.
Just in front of the Paisa is located a street stall of the same paisa, the difference is that here they don't serve birria.
Opens after 7 p.m. until 12:00 a.m
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Taquería El Paisa
101 Av. José MartíJust in front of the Paisa is located a street stall of the same paisa, the difference is that here they don't serve birria.
Opens after 7 p.m. until 12:00 a.m
TACO TIME: Carnitas El Rincon Tarasco. Only opens on Tuesday – Sunday 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
Carnitas embodies the flavor of roasted pork down to its essence. According to legend, the dish originated in the Michoacan area; it is now found throughout the republic, often under the rubric ‘Carnitas Michoacanas’. Regardless, the preparation method varies little from region to region. The partitioned animal, including its viscera, is first boiled in water perfumed with onion and garlic, then braised in its own fat, confit style. Sometimes orange and herbs such as oregano are added. Finally, the meats are browned to add crispness and flavor. These proceedings take place in a giant copper tub, which distributes the heat evenly. Traditionally done outdoors over a wood fire, nowadays exquisite carnitas are prepared inside on gas.
Try buche con costilla for the perfect combination of fatty and dry meat.
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Rincón Tarasco
131 ComercioTACO TIME: Carnitas El Rincon Tarasco. Only opens on Tuesday – Sunday 9 a.m. -3 p.m.
Carnitas embodies the flavor of roasted pork down to its essence. According to legend, the dish originated in the Michoacan area; it is now found throughout the republic, often under the rubric ‘Carnitas Michoacanas’. Regardless, the preparation method varies little from region to region. The partitioned animal, including its viscera, is first boiled in water perfumed with onion and garlic, then braised in its own fat, confit style. Sometimes orange and herbs such as oregano are added. Finally, the meats are browned to add crispness and flavor. These proceedings take place in a giant copper tub, which distributes the heat evenly. Traditionally done outdoors over a wood fire, nowadays exquisite carnitas are prepared inside on gas.
Try buche con costilla for the perfect combination of fatty and dry meat.