Rio Tacos – Albuquerque, New Mexico
In May, Mexico City’s Tacos El Califa de León, in the downtrodden San Rafael neighborhood became the first Mexican taco stand to win a Michelin star. One of the things that makes its selection remarkable is that the taqueria is the antithesis of most Michelin starred restaurants. It’s not elegant and its tables aren’t set with immaculately pressed white linens. There are no sterling place-settings or fine china. Instead, the taqueria has no tables or seats. It’s standing room only with space for only a handful of guests and a metal counter on which they can balance their plates. Fittingly, the taqueria is all about tacos. There’s nothing else on the menu, only four options: bistec (seared steak), chuleta…
