Gorditas Doña Tere McAllen

Gorditas Doña Tere McAllen Authentic Mexican food with a style from Guanajuato Mexico. We have Proudly serve the RGV for 20yrs.

Permanently closed.
10/18/2025

Muchas gracias a todos nuetros clientes por su apoyo, pero tuvimos que serrar las operaciones en esta locacion. Los esperamos en san juan o pharr.

09/29/2025

Celebrating my 1st year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

09/23/2025

Los esperamos, donde el sabor y la tradicion nos dan la razon.

09/21/2025

I got over 10 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

Viva Mexico 🇲🇽 y el pozole delicioso los esperamos
09/16/2025

Viva Mexico 🇲🇽 y el pozole delicioso los esperamos

We have the real Mexican flavors
09/16/2025

We have the real Mexican flavors

09/16/2025

A small taco stand in Mexico City has made culinary history.

El Califa de León, a humble taquería tucked into the San Rafael neighborhood, has become the first taco stand in the world to earn a Michelin star. This moment was part of the very first Michelin Guide for Mexico, and it’s a big deal for street food lovers everywhere.

The place has no white tablecloths, no reservations, and barely any space to sit. What it does have is one thing done exceptionally well: the Gaonera taco. It’s just a thin slice of tender beef, grilled with salt and lime, and served on a handmade corn tortilla. That’s it. No sauce, no garnish. Just pure, honest flavor.

Michelin praised the taquería for its simplicity, quality, and consistency. They said it represents the essence of what great food can be - rooted in tradition, made with care, and served without fuss. Locals have known about it since it opened in 1968, and now the whole world is paying attention.

The taco costs about 5 dollars, making it one of the most affordable Michelin-starred meals anywhere. In a world where fine dining is often reserved for the wealthy, this moment feels different. It’s a win for street vendors, for Mexican culinary culture, and for anyone who believes that food doesn’t need to be fancy to be meaningful.

El Califa de León didn’t chase fame. They just kept doing what they’ve always done. And in the end, that’s what made them stand out.

Sources:
Hole-in-the-wall stand selling $5 tacos wins Michelin star in first Mexican edition of the prestigious guide - Business Insider
The best tacos in Mexico City - Financial Times
Taquería El Califa de León - Wikipedia

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Ribbon cutting 16 September 1 at 1:30 PM
09/15/2025

Ribbon cutting 16 September 1 at 1:30 PM

Taquitos de barbacoa yun menudito quien dijo yo. Los esperamos
08/11/2025

Taquitos de barbacoa yun menudito quien dijo yo. Los esperamos

Los esperamos que tengan un buen dia
07/27/2025

Los esperamos que tengan un buen dia

Address

1300 Trenton Road Suite 400
McAllen, TX
78504

Telephone

+19566270549

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