In our kitchen, a vertical trompo stacked with achiote-rubbed pork turns slowly while the outer layers roast and caramelize. That spit is the heart of our al pastor, and it's how this taco is traditionally cooked.
What's in it
Achiote gives the pork its brick-red color and earthy, gently peppery flavor. We pile it onto a handmade corn tortilla made in-house, then finish it with onions, cilantro, salsa verde and fresh-cut pineapple. The pineapple is essential: its sweetness and acidity cut through the richness of the pork, and the salsa verde adds a tangy edge. An Al Pastor Taco is $6.99.
$1.99 on Taco Tuesday
Al pastor is one of four tacos priced at $1.99 all day on Taco Tuesday, alongside carne asada, pollo asado and carnitas. Order one of each and you get a tour of the whole street-taco lineup for less than the price of a single burrito.
More ways to eat al pastor
- Al Pastor Burrito ($14.95): marinated pork with lettuce, salsa fresca, rice, guacamole and our Mexican cheese blend
- Al Pastor Family Style ($65.00): a build-your-own taco kit with 1 lb of marinated pork, condiments, rice and beans
- Side Al Pastor ($5.00): a 6 oz side to add to anything on the table
Al pastor also anchors the Tacos + Burritos catering package for groups of 10–12. See the full lineup on our menu.
Good to know
Al Pastor Taco: common questions
How is Casero's al pastor cooked?
Our al pastor is achiote-rubbed pork cooked on a vertical trompo, the traditional spit for al pastor. It's served on a handmade corn tortilla with onions, cilantro, salsa verde and fresh-cut pineapple.
Is the al pastor taco part of Taco Tuesday?
Yes — Al Pastor Tacos are $1.99 all day on Tuesdays. The regular price is $6.99.
