El Turix

Name: El Turix
Address: Emilio Castelar 212, Polanco, 11560 CDMX, Mexico City, MX
Telephone: +52 55 5280 6449
Price range: $

Yucatecan / Cochinita Pibil·$·Verified July 2, 2026

The short answer

El Turix serves the best cochinita pibil in Mexico City. It is a two-item, cash-only counter in Polanco with no seating and a line every day at lunch — go for the tacos, not the ambiance.

Practical notes

→No tables. Eat standing at the counter or take it to the park across the street.
→Cash only. There is no ATM inside; the closest is one block east.
→Lines peak 14:00–15:30. Before 13:00 or after 16:00 is calmer.

Key facts

Hours: Daily 10:00–20:00
Address: Emilio Castelar 212, Polanco, 11560 CDMX
Phone: +52 55 5280 6449
Reservations: Walk-in only
Dietary: Pork-heavy menu; not vegetarian friendly
Dress code: None
Payment: Cash only (MXN)

What to order

01
Taco de cochinita pibil
Order 3–4 per person. Add the habanero salsa carefully — it is not a garnish.
02
Panucho de cochinita
Fried tortilla stuffed with black beans, then topped with the pork.
03
Agua de horchata
Cuts the acid of the pickled onion and the heat of the habanero.

Editorial note

"This is not a hidden gem — every food writer in the last decade has written it up — but it is genuinely as good as the hype. If your CDMX trip includes exactly one 'cheap eat' recommendation, make it this one and skip the Polanco fine-dining lunch you were considering instead."

— DiscoverCDMX editorial team

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