The famous taco stand El Califa in León offers beef-based tacos at different prices, with a total cost of 70 pesos. Each taco is served with a handmade corn tortilla and consists of a piece of beef with lime and salt. Some available options are Bistec for 53 pesos, Costilla for 82 pesos, Gaonera for 70 pesos, and Chuleta for 82 pesos.
The El Califa stand in León, located at Avenida Ribera de San Cosme 56, San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc borough, Mexico City, opens daily at 11:00 AM. Due to its popularity, finding a seat can be challenging, but the wait is worth it.
In a previous event of the 2023 Mexican Grand Prix, Sauber driver Valtteri Bottas showcased his culinary skills by preparing pan de muerto alongside his teammate Zhou Guanyu and chef Jorge Vallejo to create seasonal dishes, such as meat tacos with jalapeño. The tradition of preparing and enjoying tacos comes from the famous 'Taco Tuesday' in the United States, where tacos are commonly consumed that day.
Bottas, a cooking enthusiast, joins the Mexican culinary tradition with his visit to the taquería El Califa in León, recognized with a Michelin star for its delicious tacos, particularly the gaonera. The Formula 1 driver shared his experience enjoying these iconic tacos on his social media. Additionally, he expressed his appreciation for jalapeños in a previous video, where he shared his personal recipe for making beef tacos.
