If there’s one taco that captures the heart of Mexican street food, it’s tacos al pastor. But what exactly is “pastor” – and why does everyone love it? 123/3A Recipe Born from MigrationA Recipe Born from MigrationPork pastor was born when Lebanese immigrants brought shawarma to Mexico in the early 1900s. Locals swapped lamb for pork and added achiote, pineapple, and Mexican spices. The result? Pastor. Key IngredientsMarinated pork with chili, achiote, vinegar Grilled on a vertical spit (trompo) Topped with onions, cilantro, and sweet pineapple NacoTaco StyleWe don’t have a spit - but we’ve got flavor. Our pork pastor is grilled flat-top, caramelized just right, and finished with pineapple. It’s bold, smoky, juicy, and totally street legit. Craving the real thing? One bite and you’ll get why pastor is the king of tacos. Drop by NacoTaco and say ¡buen provecho, carnales!