Tortas in Mexico City / Parte 10
Tortas in Mexico City aren’t eaten, they’re survived. They’re that warm hug that saves you after traffic, your boss, or promising yourself you’d “eat light today.” If there’s one thing this city never fails at, it’s making sure you’re never without food… or digestive chaos. But hey, you learn to live with it.
I’m sharing these spots where tortas taste like the neighborhood you grew up in—like recess, slow walks, and that classic “milanesa or pierna?” moment. Because here, between bread and cravings, memory lives too.
La Barraca Valenciana
Coyoacán, CDMX
Since 1988, this place has served Spanish recipes. Tortilla tortas (yes, exactly what it sounds like), calamari with chimichurri, and a garlic mayo that leaves a mark.
Come here for good food in a family-style tavern. And if you run into the owner, forget about going home sober.
Tortas Don Polo
Del Valle, CDMX
Since 1956, this corner has smelled like perfectly grilled teleras. La Suiza is still the same: four cheeses, a scorching hot griddle, and, they say, blessed by goalkeeper Memo Ochoa himself.
And while you're here, take a stroll through the Miguel Alemán housing complex—the first of its kind in Latin America.
Rosticería Dorados
Portales, CDMX
Opened in 1957 and still standing strong among rotisserie chickens and pastor spits. Far from the spotlight, this is where neighbors greet each other by name. May it last many more years.
El Paraíso
Santa María la Ribera
It used to be a brothel. Today it’s a cantina with a jukebox, wooden bar, and a legendary octopus torta—often imitated, NEVER matched.
Founded over 70 years ago, El Paraíso isn’t like any other place… and thank goodness for that.
If you got to the end without getting hungry, I respect your mental strength. If not, well, now you’ve got four addresses to kick off your torta-tour. Save this note, share it, and then come back to either thank me… or blame me.
