Salvador Paloalto, general chef at Chilangos Tacos, prepares tacos al pastor on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. In Mexico City , the city of 1,000 street foods, taco al pastor is king.

Tacos al pastor is a dish from Mexico with Levantine roots stemming from the 19th century when Lebanese immigrants arrived, bringing their tradition of vertical spits for roasting lamb shawarma.

Where to find the best al pastor tacos near you, including Taco Tuesday deals and other specials. Skip to content. All Sections. 71°F. Friday, June 27th 2025 e-Edition. Home Page.

Blend softened chiles with pineapple juice, vinegar, achiote paste, garlic, oregano, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and ...

Two important notes: Los Güichos serves tacos all day but only sets up the trompo for al pastor after 5 p.m. Also, the taqueria has lent its name to an outpost in the wonderful new Mercado ...

TACOS AL PASTOR. Makes 4 servings. INGREDIENTS. 1 medium pineapple, peeled. ¼ cup grapeseed or other neutral oil, plus more for the baking sheet and pineapple. ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar.

The history of al pastor in Los Angeles likely began with Raul Martínez, who founded the King Taco chain of restaurants in 1974. Martínez installed some of the first trompos in Los Angeles at ...

TACOS AL PASTOR Start to finish: 1 hour Servings: 4. Ingredients. 1 medium pineapple, peeled. ¼ cup grapeseed or other neutral oil, plus more for the baking sheet and pineapple.