5 from 18 votes
Tacos Al Pastor Recipe
The Tacos Al Pastor Recipe features thinly sliced al pastor meat served on warm corn tortillas, topped with charred pineapple, fresh red onions, and cilantro. The combination offers a balance of savory, sweet, and fresh elements. Grilling the pineapple adds a light char that complements the meat, while lime wedges provide a tangy finish. This recipe suits those aiming to recreate a classic Mexican street taco experience at home with straightforward grilling and assembly steps.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
tacos
Calories:
176 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 pineapple 1/2 thick, peeled, thickly sliced, fresh
- 3 cups al pastor meat thinly sliced
- 1 red onion peeled, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cilantro roughly minced, fresh
- lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate and roast the al pastor meat.
- Heat the corn tortillas over a grill, open flame, or in a large pan over medium heat for 20 to 30 seconds per side or until they are warm and steaming. Cover them with a towel to keep them warm.
- Cook the sliced pineapple on a pan under the broiler on high for 3 to 4 minutes per side or directly on a hot grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly charred. Medium dice them.
- Thinly slice the cooked al pastor meat onto a heated corn tortilla. You can use two shells if you’d like.
- Next, generously garnish with diced red onions, cilantro, and pineapple. Repeat the process until all the ingredients are used evenly.
- Serve the tacos al pastor with lime slices.
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Notes
- Assemble the tacos right before serving to ensure all components stay warm and fresh.
- Store cooked meat and other ingredients separately in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; these do not freeze well.
- Reheat al pastor meat gently with a little water in a pan over low heat to keep it tender.
- Fresh uncooked pineapple can be used as a topping if preferred.
- Flour tortillas are an alternative but corn tortillas are traditional and preferred.
- If tortillas tear easily, use two per taco for better support.
Nutrition Information
Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
39mg
(2%)
Potassium
268mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
137IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
37mg
(41%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 39mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 137IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 37mg | 41% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.