Tacos Rigo

Tacos Rigo is a long-standing downtown taqueria on Avenida Palenque at Avenida Playa in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. It is reported to have been serving downtown since 1988, which makes it one of the older taco names in a city that was only founded in the 1970s. A second branch operates in the Hotel Zone at Plaza Parian, which is convenient for visitors staying on the resort strip, while the downtown location is the one favoured by residents. The cuisine is classic Mexican taqueria fare built around the grill and the trompo, the vertical spit used for al pastor. Signature dishes are al pastor, suadero and lengua tacos, with tripa also on the menu. Al pastor, pork marinated in chile and spices and shaved from the spit, is the emblematic taco of central Mexico and is the usual first order. Suadero is a tender cut of beef brisket-style meat, and lengua is beef tongue, a soft, mild-tasting filling. Tacos are served on small corn tortillas and finished by the diner at the salsa bar with onion, cilantro, lime and salsas of varying heat. The dining room is simple and informal, with counter or basic table service, a busy grill in view and a steady local crowd; there is no dress code and the noise level is moderate to high at peak hours. There is no wine programme, and drinks are usually soft drinks, horchata and similar casual options. Reservations are not taken and none are needed, as the restaurant is walk-in only. Prices are at the budget end, and a filling meal of several tacos costs only a modest number of pesos, far below Hotel Zone dining. Because hours are not confirmed in the available data, visitors should check locally, and evening is typically the main taco-eating period in Mexico. The downtown branch is best for visitors who want a local taqueria experience rather than a tourist-oriented setting.