[james]

I remember when I first moved to Mexico City I would go to a taqueria nearby and bring a dictionary and order different stuff until I had acquired some favorites and had sampled everything.

Most people don't have that much time while on holiday. I've opened this post to allow others to add some experiences they've had in taquerias. I'll add some observations of my own as the thread moves on.

First off, taqueria comes from the word taco, of course, and the -eria ending means, in this case, a place where tacos are sold or made. You'll find true changarro taquerias in most any town in Mexico. You don't have to go more than a few blocks off Fifth to find some authentic ones here in Playa del Carmen.