A family-run cold-cuts shop in south Toluca selling chorizo verde, longaniza and other traditional embutidos by weight, with a small grilled-food counter.
La Casa del Buen Chorizo operates from Presa de la Amistad in Toluca's Comisión Federal de Electricidad neighborhood, functioning primarily as a producer and seller of the city's cured and cooked pork specialties: chorizo verde and rojo, longaniza, moronga and other embutidos, sold fresh by the kilo. Alongside the retail counter, the shop grills a limited selection to order, letting visitors taste chorizo or put together an embutidos platter without buying a full kilo to take home. The atmosphere is practical rather than restaurant-like, closer to a neighborhood delicatessen than a sit-down dining room, with a handful of stools or a small standing counter for eating on-site. It draws a mix of local households stocking up for the week and visitors wanting to sample Toluca's charcuterie tradition in one stop.
Signature dishes
- Chorizo verde
- Embutidos platter
- Longaniza
Good to know
- Known for
- Traditional Toluca embutidos, chorizo and cold cuts
- Hours
- Daily 8AM-7PM
- Reservations
- Not required; counter service
Location
Presa de la Amistad 135, Col. Comisión Federal de Electricidad, Toluca de Lerdo, 50130 Méx., Mexico
19.2700, -99.6650 View on map
Highlights
- Full range of Toluca's traditional embutidos
- Chorizo sold fresh by the kilo
- Grilled tasting portions available on-site
- Family-run, neighborhood shop atmosphere
Tips for visiting
- Ask for a small grilled tasting portion if not buying a full kilo
- Visit in the morning for the widest selection before items sell out
- Bring a cooler bag if buying chorizo to take on a longer trip
- This is a shop-style counter, not a sit-down restaurant
Accessibility
Ground-floor shop with step-free entry.
Frequently asked questions
Can visitors eat on-site, or is it takeaway only?
There is limited counter seating for grilled tasting portions, though most business is takeaway sales by the kilo.
What embutidos does the shop carry beyond chorizo?
Longaniza, moronga and other traditional cold cuts are sold alongside the chorizo verde and rojo.