La 89.
A bright, casual spot in Roma Norte serving expertly grilled carne asada tacos, quesabirria with delicate consommé, and meticulously crafted tortas - all prepared with unhurried care and precision.
The Lowdown.
Nestled in the beautiful Roma Norte neighborhood, a trendy area known for its tree-lined streets and vibrant food scene.
This bright, unpretentious taqueria offers a simple dining experience with plastic stools and metal tables. The casual setting belies the kitchen's dedication to quality and precision.
Owners Héctor López and Hane Garza have created a space where traditional Mexican street food receives careful attention to detail, with everything grilled to order and never rushed.
La 89 stands out in Mexico City's crowded taco scene by focusing on perfecting classic preparations. The kitchen takes its time, ensuring each taco, torta, and quesabirria achieves ideal texture and flavor.
This methodical approach results in carne asada with exceptional sear and seasoning, and tortas built on excellent bread with meticulous layering. While the setting is humble, the food demonstrates a commitment to craftsmanship that elevates familiar Mexican favorites.
The Details.
Why This Is a Great Restaurant.
LOCAL SOURCING: Utilizes quality Mexican ingredients with a focus on properly prepared meats.
COMMUNITY IMPACT: Provides accessible, high-quality Mexican cuisine to locals and visitors in Roma Norte.
STAFF EXCELLENCE: The kitchen demonstrates exceptional skill in grilling techniques and consistent execution.
SUSTAINABILITY: Recognized with Bib Gourmand status for offering good quality at good value.
CULTURAL PRESERVATION: Honors traditional Mexican taco and torta preparations while focusing on excellence in execution.
Type of Cuisine.
Traditional street food with precision grilling.
Signature Features.
SPECIALTIES: Carne asada tacos with excellent sear and seasoning; quesabirria with delicate consommé; meticulously layered tortas on excellent bread.
UNIQUE ELEMENTS: Every item is grilled to order with careful attention to timing and technique.
CHEF'S FOCUS: Perfecting classic Mexican street food through unhurried preparation and quality ingredients.
Regenerative Ranking (Score out of 5).
★★★☆☆
Pricing.
$
Info.
Restaurant Address.
Colima 134, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc, 06700, Mexico City, Mexico
Opening Hours.
MON-FRI | 13:00 - 23:00
SATURDAY | 11:00 - 23:00
SUNDAY | 11:00 - 18:00
Phone.
+52 55 3112 6173
Links.
BOOKING: Call for reservations EMAIL: hola@taqueria89.mx
IG: lA 89
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