Tortilla chips bathed in salsas from green to red, mole to Swiss, chilaquiles are a versatile and well-known dish here in the capital. Typically eaten for breakfast, their popularity has soared to the level that you can now find them at nearly any hour, from street stalls to high-end restaurants. Here we recommend a variety of spots that are sure to satisfy any craving.
Chilakillers
A popular place, they serve their chilaquiles with chicken, arrachera, cecina, or cochinita pibil, among others, with a choice of classic green or red salsa, or a delicious and authentic avocado salsa. Vegan chilaquiles are also available.
Revolución 107, Tacubaya, Miguel Hidalgo
T. 55 5264 2818
IG. @chilakillers
Casa Degú
Casa Degú serves simple, tasty, homemade dishes in generous portions. The chilaquiles with chile poblano salsa are a house specialty.
Huichapan 25, Hipódromo Condesa, Cuauhtémoc
T. 55 6731 5294
La Esquina del Chilaquil
An iconic street food stall that built up a famous reputation for its delicious tortas de chilaquiles (chilaquiles stuffed sandwich) located on the corner of Alfonso Reyes and Tamaulipas in Condesa. Be ready to queue up in the early hours!
Alfonso Reyes 139, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc
T. 55 7544 4723
Lalo!
Lalo! serves their chilaquiles crispy and bathed in green salsa and fried eggs. They get busy so we recommend making a reservation in advance.
Zacatecas 173, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc
T. 55 5564 3388
IG. @eatlalo
Peltre Lonchería
Chilaquiles are their specialty – with chicken, cecina, pastor, eggs, or just egg whites. You can order them any time of the day.
Álvaro Obregón 86, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc
Cafebrería El Péndulo
Their generous portion of chilaquiles can be ordered all day long and enjoyed in this charming and original bookstore atmosphere. Dine with friends or family or accompanied by the thousands of books on sale.
Revolución 1500, Guadalupe Inn, Álvaro Obregón
T. 55 3640 4540
