Tacos al pastor, a beloved Mexican street food, are renowned for their savory flavors and unique preparation. This dish features thinly sliced pork marinated in achiote paste, chili peppers, and other spices, but really every taquero has its own recipe.
The marinated pork is then stacked on a vertical spit and slowly roasted, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior. The meat is served on a corn tortilla with fresh onion, cilantro and a slice or pineapple, then to make the best out of your taco, squezze fresh lime and go for your choice of spicy salsa. Is very common that there is a special salsa only for the pastor which is usually a red dried chilli spicy salsa. Try it! Every single person has its own list of best food in Mexico City, and their favorite tacos al pastor, you´ll have to explore and try it all to figure out what are the right tacos for you, in the meantime, here is a list of some of our favorite tacos al pastor:
1. El Vilsito (off course): This used to be our every Friday night go-to taqueria after visiting Mexico city cantinas throughout the night, now is on everyone´s foodie Mexico list, specially after its was shown on Netflix street food Mexico City series. A lot of people nowadays called the best tacos al pastor in Mexico City.
2. Tacos Los Güeros De Boturini: Located away from your typical touristic area, this tacos trip is worth it, not only for tacos al pastor, which are outstanding, but also tacos de lengua and suadero and their tortas. We used to go there every single time we came driving from the airpot to the city. The best way to land back home, when craving mexican tacos.
3. Los Hornillos: Located in the heart of La Narvarte neighborhood (known for having some of the best food in Mexico City), this taquería may lack street style (its more like a restaurant), but the food experience its outstanding and it has a little bit of everything, soups, tacos, salads and good desserts, its a great option to go with family. Good start to a tacos trip!
4. El Rincón De La Lechuza: Located in between Coyoacán and San Angel, two of the the most beautiful old neighborhoods in Mexico City, this taco restaurant is been serving great tacos al pastor for forty years. Its common to find it in locals best food in Mexico City list!
5. El Huequito: Supposedly the first tacos al pastor to be served in this city in a tiny shop in the heart of downtown. Nowadays there are a number of shops, but the original stand still serve some of the best tacos in downtown.
The best way to discover the best places to eat is my getting lost and trying everything, talking to people and following the cab drivers at lunch time. Do yourself a favor and when you´re out there in the world get lout of your comfort zone and even in your home town, go get lost and try everything, life is short!
When in Mexico City, try these tacos al pastor and hit us up if you need any other recommendations on where to eat or what to do.
Enjoy!
