Los Taquitos de Puebla: More Pastor, Por Favor

My friend Hot Tamale Man and I have been loyal to Taqueria Veracruzana (see the February 2009 post) for many years now but, perhaps, foolishly so.

Aluminum Foiled Lad introduced me to Los Taquitos de Puebla back in September and I’m happy to report that the Tacos al Pastor ($6) don’t just taste amazing at midnight. The sweetness of the rotisserie-roasted pork is complimented by the acidity of fresh pineapple. Topped with minced white onion and fresh cilantro and wrapped in soft, fresh homemade tortillas, it’s a twenty-minute vacation in Mexico for one. There ain’t nothing “ito” ‘bout ‘em.

Except, maybe, the grilled “cebollita” or “small onion” that is served alongside the Tacos al Pastor. Aluminum Foiled Lad said he’d never understood what he was supposed to do with the onion. I picked mine up by the shoot and looked him in eye, bit off the bulb and smiled.

More amazing still was the Cemita al Pastor ($7). Served on a seeded Sarcone’s roll—South Philly represent!—the nuttiness of the toasted sesame seeds paired well with the richness of the roasted pork topped with slices of avocado. And the sandwich was, well, huge. My love for this sandwich easily rivals that for Fu Wah’s Tofu Hoagie of hipster fame (see the May 2009 post).

Hot Tamale Man and I ordered the guacamole ($5) to start. A generous portion, the combination of avocado, onion and tomato was seasoned with more lime juice than I’m used to but you know what? I liked that. Served in a pestle with two tortilla chips poking out of it, it looked a little demonic. I liked that too.

We also ordered the Tacos Bistec ($8). They were good—but only after we dressed them up with guacamole and salsa. Stick with the pig and pineapple, folks.


Los Taquitos de Puebla
1149 S 9th Street
11am-midnight everyday