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

The New York taco shop opened in 2013, earned a devoted following for its al pastor and handmade tortillas, and eventually grew to nine locations.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

Serving up heaps of fatty cabeza and sizzling al pastor, it grew to nearly a dozen locations spanning from Long Beach to L.A. to the Antelope Valley, drawing praise from prominent food critics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

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 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

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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