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The best tacos al pastor and suadero in Mexico City
Start with El Huequito in Centro for al pastor tacos, Tacos Tony in Narvarte Poniente for suadero en trozo and Taquería Los Cocuyos in Centro Histórico for suadero, longaniza or campechano tacos. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- El HuequitoCentro · Tacos al pastor and suadero
Get: Al pastor tacos
The original location serves only al pastor, eaten at a sidewalk counter.
- Tacos TonyNarvarte Poniente · Tacos al pastor and suadero
Get: Suadero en trozo
A suadero specialist; come later in the day when the meat has cooked longer.
- Taquería Los CocuyosCentro Histórico · street food
Get: Suadero, longaniza or campechano tacos
A legendary late-night counter for suadero and offal tacos.
- Taquería OrinocoRoma Norte · Tacos al pastor and suadero
Get: Carne de trompo (al pastor) and campechana
A chain favourite for trompo tacos; don't skip the side potatoes.
- El Torito TacosCentro Histórico
Get: Campechano with suadero
Expect a line after 11 a.m. for the campechano, which combines tripe and suadero.
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Where is the best tacos al pastor and suadero in Mexico City?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with El Huequito (Centro), Tacos Tony (Narvarte Poniente) and Taquería Los Cocuyos (Centro Histórico). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At El Huequito, get al pastor tacos. At Tacos Tony, get suadero en trozo. At Taquería Los Cocuyos, get suadero, longaniza or campechano tacos. At Taquería Orinoco, get carne de trompo (al pastor) and campechana.
Which neighborhood is best for tacos al pastor and suadero in Mexico City?
Most of these are in Centro Histórico. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Mexico City: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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