Al pastor
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Al pastor, tacos al pastor, or tacos de trompo is a preparation of sliced, spit-grilled meat, usually pork, originating in the Central Mexican region of Puebla where they remain most prominent, though
Carne al pastor (al pastor meat) on a trompo
An asado al pastor recipe from 1888.
Plate of tacos al pastor
La Ranchera Serving Side
Shawarma
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Shawarma is a popular street food in the Middle East that originated in the Levant during the Ottoman Empire. It consists of meat cut into thin slices, stacked in an inverted cone, and roasted on a sl
Al pastor
…prominent, though it is a common menu item found in taquerías throughout Mexico. The method of preparing and cooking al pastor is based on the lamb shawarma brought by Lebanese immigrants to the region. Al pastor features a flavor palette that uses traditional Mexican adobada (marinade). It is a popular…
Shawarma meat on a rotating vertical spit, next to flatbreads
Shawarma preparation in Lebanon, 1950
Chicken and lamb shawarma
Nigerian shawarma, with hot dogs to the side