Claire Rouger

"At Tacos de Canasta “Los Especiales” in the Centro Historico, the tacos are in huge steel baskets. What they lack in attractiveness, they make up for in flavor. For instance, one would think a refried bean taco would be uninteresting. However, we were amazed at how wrong we were. Fresh and tasty, the tacos crumbled in delightful flavors."

Jess Rose

"If you find yourself with a belly rumble in Centro, Tacos de Canasta “los especiales” is definitely a good place to start. The Los Especiales street stall became so popular with lengthly queues for their famous tacos de canasta that they eventually opened up a permanent residency downtown. Help yourself from a tub on the countertop and prepare yourself for a local, cheap eat that you won’t regret."

Chris Osburn

"These “basket tacos” are steamed in large wicker baskets and have a soft texture. Super cheap, it’s optimal to buy a bunch so you can try a variety of fillings and flavors. For the real deal, head to Los Especiales."

Eat Your World

"Tacos Los Especiales does excellent tacos de canasta out of plastic-covered stainless-steel "baskets".”

Hoteles City Express

"Tacos de canasta (basket tacos) are another ubiquitous street snack in the capital. You might recognize the wicker baskets, topped with red and white squares blankets as you walk through the city, but if you want a specific place to try them, this establishment is the one."

Violeta-Loredana Pascal

"Head to Tacos de Canasta los Especiales to sample Mexico City’s original street food taco — the taco de canasta (basket taco) — and try all of the different types they offer!"

Trip Odometer

"Los Especiales is a small self-service restaurant specializing in tacos de canasta aka basket tacos. We tried one of each, picked up a Coke Zero and chose one of the available seats spread across the restaurant. They have huge containers of spicy avocado salsa, pickled jalapenos, lettuce and carrots all over the restaurant for self-service. Definitely one of the best tacos we’ve tried and must visit!"

Lydia Carey

"Where to Get the Best Taco in Centro Mexico City: Tacos de Canasta Los Especiales - This restuarant started out as a street stand like most tacos de canasta are sold and now has giant metal “baskets” that sell all types of soft, chewy tacos including refried beans, beef in adobo, potato, green mole and chicharron."

Natalie Took

"For a quick and cheap eat, head to Los Especiales. Help yourself to pickled carrots and jalapenos, plus guacamole, tuck in, then go so others can sit."

Brittany Schwarz

"Stop into Los Especiales for “basket tacos”. We judge restaurants by how long the line is – for flavor quality and overall health. For few pesos each, you can try them all and there are vegetarian options available. My favorites are bean and potato."