Tacos El Chapulín is a late-night taco counter on Calle 5 de Mayo near the Centro of Colima City, Mexico, serving Colima-style street tacos from early evening until well past midnight. The menu is built around tacos de cabeza, made from steamed beef head meat, alongside tacos al vapor and tacos dorados, fried to a crisp finish; the format is strictly counter-service street food rather than a sit-down restaurant. Seating, where available, is limited to stools or standing counters facing the grill, with a loud, informal atmosphere driven by the late-night crowd and no dress code whatsoever. There is no wine or cocktail program — this is a taco stand, and drinks are limited to soft drinks and aguas frescas. Reservations are not applicable to this format; it is a first-come, order-at-the-counter operation, and the busiest hours run from around 9PM to midnight when it draws a late crowd out of the Centro.
Signature dishes
- Tacos de cabeza
- Tacos al vapor
- Tacos dorados
Good to know
- Known for
- Colima street tacos; late-night counter near the Centro
- Hours
- Daily 6PM-1AM
- Reservations
- Not required
Location
Calle 5 de Mayo 88, Centro, 28000 Colima, Col., Mexico
19.2419, -103.7261 View on map
Highlights
- Tacos de cabeza, steamed beef head tacos
- Tacos al vapor and tacos dorados
- Late-night counter service until 1AM
- Popular after-hours stop near Centro Colima
Tips for visiting
- Order several taco styles to sample the full menu, since each is inexpensive
- Late evening, after 9PM, is when the stand is busiest and most atmospheric
- Counter or stool seating only, so this is better for a quick bite than a leisurely meal
- Cash is the standard payment method at street taco stands like this one
Accessibility
The stand is a street-level counter with limited stool seating; there are no dedicated accessibility accommodations, and standing room may be required during busy hours.
Frequently asked questions
What are tacos de cabeza?
They are tacos filled with steamed beef head meat, a traditional Mexican street-taco style.
How late is it open?
The stand operates daily from 6PM to 1AM.
Are reservations available?
No, this is a walk-up counter-service taco stand with no reservation system.