Old World Glossary · Mexican Fare
Al Pastor.
Pork marinated in chiles and achiote, trompo-roasted, traditionally kissed with pineapple.
Born when Lebanese shawarma met Mexico City. Immigration writes the best menus.
At Paisan’s: A reviewer's wet-burrito rave name-checks the fresh al pastor; find it in tacos and burritos.
Taste it: The Wet Burrito · Street Tacos
More Mexican Fare: Torta · Milanesa · Carnitas · full glossary
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Reading about it only gets you so far. The deli is open Monday through Friday, and catering runs seven days.