Michelin-Starred Taqueria Teams Up With Tacombi For PopUp Event

BETHESDA, MD — Tacombi, the acclaimed Mexican taqueria, has partnered with the first Michelin-starred taquería, El Califa de Leon from Mexico City, to offer DC-area diners the opportunity to taste its menu for a limited time.

Beginning on Dec. 10, 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, according to a news release.

A selection of El Califa’s tacos can be found at the Tacombi's Bethesda location from Dec. 12-26.

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,” said Wolos.

For more information, visit www.tacombi.com or follow along @tacombi on Instagram.

About Tacombi:

Tacombi began its journey in 2006 as a taco-serving bus on the sands of the Yucatán and now operates 20 taquerias across New York City, Miami, Chicago, and the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Drawing on the culinary traditions across distinct regions of Mexico, its menu offers a variety of authentic taco recipes alongside traditional Mexican bites and beverages.

With the opening of its first New York City location in 2010, Tacombi crafted its own line of fresh tortilla products under the brand Vista Hermosa that are made from scratch daily for use in its taquerias. Vista Hermosa now includes corn tortillas, flour tortillas, tortilla chips (“Totopos”), and frozen burritos, and are sold in the taquerias and in 2,000 retail stores.

As Tacombi opens kitchens in new cities, each new taqueria is participating in growing The Tacombi Foundation’s impact, with a mission to advance Mexican communities through food accessibility and education. As part of the foundation, The Tacombi Community Kitchen provides local food relief for families and neighbors in need by donating hundreds of meals made at each taqueria kitchen.