Taquería El Califa de León made headlines in 2024 when it became the first taco stand to be awarded a prestigious Michelin star. Chef Arturo Rivera Martínez has been working at the stand for over 20 years, and the taqueria has been serving diners since 1968, so the wider world is just catching up to the joint's brilliance. A beautifully simple single taco consisting of quality meat, a tortilla and green or red sauce will set you back just $5 (£4).

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