Beginning on December 10, DC residents can enjoy tacos from Mexico City’s famed Taquería El Califa de León at Tacombi’s Arlington and Bethesda location for two weeks
Tacombi has announced their partnership with the first-ever Michelin-starred taquería, El Califa de Leon from Mexico City. Together Tacombi and El Califa de León will offer DMV residents the opportunity to taste the bold flavors from the taquería’s celebrated menu for a limited time. Open since 1968, the family-owned El Califa de León is the very first Michelin-starred taqueria in the world, receiving one star when the guide announced its inaugural Mexico rankings with just 4 memorable menu items.
Beginning on December 10th the collaboration will kick-off at Tacombi’s Bethesda location (4749 Bethesda Ave), with a one-night-only pop up featuring all four of El Califa de Leon’s award-winning tacos served in the authentic taco stand experience. The next evening, December 11th the four tacos will be available at Tacombi’s Arlington location (1550 Crystal Dr). After the launch events, a selection of El Califa’s tacos can be found at both Tacombi Arlington and Bethesda locations from December 12 – December 26.
During a trip to Mexico City and over many rounds of tacos, El Califa de Leon Owner Mario Hernandez Alonso and Tacombi Founder Dario Wolos dreamed up the idea of collaborating. It will be the first time these Michelin-starred tacos come to the U.S. “We are honored to partner with El Califa de Leon and share their tradition with our guests across Tacombi,” says Founder Dario Wolos.
During the kick-off pop-up on December 11, the lucky first-come, first-serve customers will get to experience the four tacos from El Califa de Leon’s menu – the Bisteck, Costilla, Gaonera and Chuleta – plus their two famous salsas, created and served by Mario himself. Tacombi has partnered with Pat LaFrieda to provide select cuts of meat. There will be fresh tortillas made on-site, provided by Tacombi’s proprietary brand of tortillas, Vista Hermosa. Following the pop-up, running from December 12 – December 26, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a limited-time selection of tacos from El Califa de Leon at Tacombi’s Arlington and Bethesda locations for two weeks.