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Do not read if hungry: the top taco al pastor
In case you missed it, the story on street food in Mexico City came out yesterday with a short slide show and video (too bad the smells don’t travel through cyberspace). The top taco I tried, hands down, was the taco al pastor at El Huequito near the Eje Central (it’s the one in the picture). Not only are the tacos and accompanying salsas delicious, but the stand is located in one of the funkiest neighborhoods off the beaten path in Mexico City. The streets around the stand are arranged by theme. For example one block is dedicated to stores selling every light fixture you can imagine; another stocks bathroom appliances, another musical instruments. The streets are also filled with street vendors specializing in classic rock bootleg CD’s and pirated television series. And across the street is a very low key artesania market.
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By pelón
May 4, 2008 2:14 PM | Link to this
I live in El Centro and I can recommend a couple more. At the corner of Hidalgo and Balderas, across from Cinemex and near the Jose Marti Cultural Center is my favorite in the city. About 6 months ago they hired new staff and now it may be the “cleanest looking” taco stand in the city. There are several tables as well. I like them because with nearly every order (5x15pesos) I get a little pineapple in my pastor. Their green salsa is heavy on the avocado, and the free caldo seems to clear the arteries a bit. Another stand, although they don’t have pastor, is on Bolivar near El Huequito — on the same block, next door I think. Very sanitary, some exotic choices of pig, and open 24 hours. A great 3AM stop.