Tacos al Pastor
Best authentic tacos al pastor. Achiote-marinated pork with pineapple, cilantro and onion.
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History
Tacos al pastor show the influence of Arab shawarma brought to Mexico in the 20th century. Pork is marinated in achiote and spices, roasted on a vertical spit, and served with pineapple, cilantro, and onion on a corn tortilla.
Cultural Notes
El taco al pastor desciende de los tacos árabes que inmigrantes libaneses llevaron a Puebla a inicios del siglo XX; en la Ciudad de México se transformó con adobo de achiote y trompo vertical. El taquero que rebana el trompo y atrapa la piña al vuelo es todo un espectáculo urbano.
Main Ingredients
Variants
Recipes
- Tacos al Pastor Caseros
Where to try Tacos al Pastor
Conchita’s Tacos
Los Angeles, CA
COBA
Paauilo, HI
Taco Hut
Giddings, TX
Mitchell's Breakfast Burritos
West Memphis, AR
Biikho Colombian Food
Riverside, CA
Top Tier Tacos
Morgan Hill, CA
Taquería Los Abuelos
Yelapa, JAL
Tacos El Rey
Santa Ana, CA
La Fogata
Sandy, UT
Chapos Tacos
Fairfield, CA
TACONTENTO
Hillsboro, OR
Taqueria Gonzalez
Coalinga, CA
