Where is the best place for late-night Oaxacan tlayudas in Narvarte?
21:00 is when Narvarte truly wakes up, and Tlayudas El Karrizal on Luz Saviñón is where you want to be. They grill these massive, crispy corn tortillas over open charcoal, spreading them with rich asiento (pork lard), black beans, avocado, and a mountain of shredded Oaxacan quesillo. Order yours topped with tasajo or chorizo. It is a no-frills, brightly lit neighborhood joint where the smoke from the grill guides you in from a block away.
What locals actually do
While Narvarte is famous for its tacos al pastor, locals head to El Karrizal when they want a heavy, satisfying late-night meal that isn't pork on a spit. The move here is to share. A single tlayuda is easily the size of a hubcap and can feed two hungry people. Regulars always ask for extra salsa de miltomate and pair their meal with a cold Victoria beer or a sweet, cinnamon-spiced horchata. It gets incredibly crowded on Friday and Saturday nights after 22:00, with families and groups of friends spilling onto the sidewalk. If you arrive early, around 19:00, you will easily snag one of the plastic tables inside.
Order one tlayuda mixta topped with tasajo, cecina, and chorizo to share between two people, accompanied by a liter of fresh horchata and plenty of grilled spring onions on the side.
Practical notes
- 01Expect to pay around 150 MXN to 200 MXN per tlayuda, making it an incredibly budget-friendly dinner option.
- 02Cash is highly preferred here; while they sometimes accept card transfers, physical bills keep the quick service running smoothly.
- 03They are open daily from 14:00 to midnight, but the charcoal grill really hits its stride during the dinner rush.
Good to know
- ✗The tlayudas are massive, so do not order one per person unless you have an exceptionally large appetite.
- ✗The house-made red salsa carries a serious kick, so test a small drop before pouring it over your food.
- ✗Parking on Luz Saviñón is tight; taking a rideshare or walking from the Eugenia metro station is much easier.