The taco hounds have been waiting for this one. On this episode of Taqueando, Bill Esparza launches a 3-part Ultimate Mexico City Guide, starting with the food Mexico City does better than anywhere else: tacos.

Bill breaks down 11 essential taco styles in CDMX and tells you exactly where to find the best versions of each. Think pastor, suadero, carnitas, tripita, canasta, and more, plus key context on why these tacos matter and how they fit into the fabric of Mexican food culture.

If you are traveling to Mexico City, planning a street food crawl, or just want to understand tacos at a higher level, this is the guide to bookmark.

Parts 2 and 3 will cover fine dining and street food in the months ahead.

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On this episode of Taqueando, Bill Esparza sits down with Edgar Núñez, chef-owner of Sud 777, for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from breaking food-culture controversy to one of the most thoughtful culinary careers in Mexico City.

The episode opens with a deep dive into the viral backlash sparked by a British baker’s comments dismissing Mexico’s “bread culture” and the beloved bolillo. Edgar unpacks why those remarks struck such a nerve, touching on culinary identity, cultural memory, gentrification, and who gets to define value in Mexican food. It is a candid, nuanced response from a chef who has spent his career navigating both global influence and local responsibility.

From there, Edgar traces his own trajectory from working at Noma to shaping the singular vision of Sud 777. He talks about how his cuisine has evolved, his philosophy around technique versus tradition, and why Mexican food does not need European validation to be great. The conversation also digs into influencers, social media, and the tension between visibility and substance in today’s dining culture.

To close, Edgar shares where he actually likes to eat in Mexico City, from everyday favorites to places that still excite him as a chef. Equal parts timely debate, personal journey, and essential listening for anyone thinking seriously about Mexican cuisine today.

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In this special Best of 2025 episode of Taqueando, host Bill Esparza looks back at the conversations that defined the year in LA food culture.

From interviews with chefs like Enrique Olvera, to cultural icons like Pepe Aguilar, to deep dives on taco crawls, Valle de Guadalupe wine, Panamanian cuisine, and the forces impacting restaurants and street vendors across Los Angeles, this episode captures the highs, the challenges, and the voices that shaped 2025.

The year wraps with reflections on the LA Times 101 Best Restaurants, including the unprecedented decision to name an entire mercado as the number one spot.

Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to the show, this is Taqueando at its most reflective, political, and hungry.