al pastor

American  

[al pa-stawr, ahl#pah-stawr] / ˌæl pæˈstɔr, ˌɑl#pɑˈstɔr /

adjective

1. Mexican Cooking. (of meat, usually pork) prepared by seasoning with chili peppers, pineapple, and other ingredients and roasting on a vertical spit, then shaved off the spit in thin slices, typically for use in tacos.

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noun

1. Mexican Cooking. pork or other meat prepared by seasoning with chili peppers, pineapple, and other ingredients and roasting on a vertical spit, then shaved off the spit in thin slices, typically for use in tacos.

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al pastor

Breakfast tacos, a Tex-Mex delicacy, anchor the morning hours while salsa-brightened al pastor tacos, burritos and quesadillas are all-day favorites.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 6, 2026

The dry-aged grilled branzino was flaky and beautifully cooked, but the standout was the chicken al pastor, served with a fresh pineapple salad and pineapple butter—bright, savory, and just a little indulgent.

From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2026

“The return of chicken al pastor was the primary traffic driver, followed by successful promotions and digital growth,” the Mizuho analysts wrote.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 2026

It initially hit the right sweet, slightly piquant notes that al pastor meat should — but the flavor quickly dissipated because the marinade hadn’t soaked through the chicken chunks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2026

I order two tacos de asada and one al pastor with extra limes.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

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