What to order at El Socio Naiz

Must order
Tacos del trompo on heirloom corn, the campechana, and the octopus chicharrón taco.
Signature dishes
Tacos del trompo naiz, Campechana, Octopus chicharrón taco
Editor tip
The salsas arrive in mezcal glasses; this Avenida Nader room is the Cancún branch, and there is a second in Puerto Morelos.
CuisineTaqueria
Price$$
NeighborhoodCentro
HoursDaily 17:00-00:00
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Taste Tacos del trompo naiz with a local in Cancún

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Location

Address: Avenida Carlos J. Nader 74, 77500 Cancún, Quintana Roo

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OrderHouse empanadas and tuna cooked al punto, then the chocolate cream.

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