Translated, tacos al pastor in English means “shepherd’s tacos,” “shepherd style taco,” or “pastor tacos,” as in a church pastor. Funny enough, these tacos have Middle Eastern origins.

In this video, we introduce a fresh, flavorful take on traditional al pastor by marinating it in a rich mole-based sauce that takes this classic dish to a whole new level.

15 fantastic carnitas and pastor tacos to try from the 101 Best Tacos Guide. By Bill Addison, Stephanie Breijo, Danielle Dorsey, Betty Hallock and Daniel Hernandez. Sept. 20, 2024 3 AM PT .

Trompo tacos differ from tacos al pastor because of the spices used to season the meat. “Trompo tacos are special because they’re very craveable. It’s a simple group of ingredients, ...

Joel Fuentes, Chef The Outpost Mexican Eatery https://www.theoutpostmexicaneatery.com Recipe: Recipe for the Outpost’s Al Pastor Tacos (Serves 8-10), a beloved dish inspired by the traditional ...

Stuffed with crispy potato, roasted cauliflower al pastor and birria-spiced mushrooms, here’s where to find L.A.’s best vegan and vegetarian tacos. July 23, 2024 ...

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.

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. 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.

But with leftover turkey, you can skip the spit and, in 15 minutes, have al pastor tacos. The adobo, made with guajillos, canned chipotles and leftover turkey stock, comes together quickly and easily.