How about some tacos al pastor? El Farolito beckons. Since 1962, El Farolito has been a Mexico City culinary landmark. It began with one location. Now there are over two dozen. They can even be found at Aeropuerto Toluca and Mexico City’s Aeropuerto Internacional.
Don’t let the chain status fool you though. El Farolito maintains high standards. The owner goes by Mussi. He is a pastor wizard. Or he was smart enough to hire them.
El Farolito’s trompo is in back. Yet, the pastor radiates energy. It draws diners from miles around.
El Farolito features several stations. A grill near the entrance blisters onions. A tortilla maker places fresh tortillas on a griddle.
Everything culminates in the scintillating taco al pastor. It is shaved to order. A translucent pineapple slice tops it. This adds sweetness to the crusty pork. This modern masterpiece is a bargain. It only costs about a dollar.
Five different salsas are available at no charge. Aguacate is tangy. Chile morita adds spice. Mexicana has tomato, cilantro, onion, and serrano. A smoky salsa features tomato, onion, cilantro, and guajillo. A special request gets you the fifth salsa. It blends Mexicana and aguacate with tomato. It arrives hot with crunchy grilled corn tostadas.
Don’t miss the Farolada. Crispy grilled pan Arabe sandwiches a double portion of Manchego cheese. Shavings of Arrachera are added. This lean beef cut resembles flank steak. It comes with salsas and ranchera beans. These soupy pinto beans include chorizo chunks.
The Farolada is similar to arayes. This is a popular Lebanese flatbread sandwich. El Farolito’s menu is extensive. It includes tacos al carbon and alambres al carbon. You can also find quesadillas and huaraches. Tacos come with seven different cuts of carnitas. Tortas and jugos are also available. There’s even a low-calorie menu.
Locals like Elizabeth Belkind grew up eating at El Farolito. El Farolito is also convenient. There are 24 locations. They are open very late. Tacos al pastor are great. Order a chicharron de queso. It is basically a crispy piece of cheese. Try every sauce. Wash it all down with horchata.
So come on in. Experience the enduring appeal of El Farolito. Taste the flavors that have captivated Mexico City for decades. Each taco is a testament to El Farolito’s commitment to quality. Savor the tradition. Enjoy El Farolito.