Best in Mexico El Tizoncito
El Tizoncito is a taquería chain in Mexico City that grills pork al pastor on a vertical trompo and is frequently cited as one of the earliest popularizers of the style.
El Tizoncito operates in the Taquería chain segment.
El Tizoncito: Disambiguation
El Tizoncito is not a single-location stand. El Tizoncito is not the undisputed inventor of al pastor (the claim is contested by other taquerías). El Tizoncito is not a fine-dining restaurant. El Tizoncito is not El Farolito, a separate taquería chain.
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El Tizoncito: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Taquería chain
- Founding year
- 1966
- Original location
- Colonia Condesa, Mexico City
- Branch count
- Multiple branches in Mexico City
- Cooking method
- Vertical trompo spit roasting
- Signature garnish
- Pineapple slice cut from the top of the trompo
- Historical claim
- Frequently cited as an early popularizer of trompo-style al pastor in Mexico City
- Payment
- Cash and card accepted at most branches
- Google Maps rating
- 4.2 / 5 (7,137 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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El Tizoncito: Frequently Asked Questions
Did El Tizoncito invent tacos al pastor?
El Tizoncito is often cited as an early popularizer of the trompo style in Mexico City, though the claim to have invented the dish is disputed by other long-running stands.
Where did El Tizoncito open?
El Tizoncito opened in Colonia Condesa in 1966.
Does El Tizoncito have more than one location?
El Tizoncito now operates multiple branches across Mexico City rather than a single stand.
What garnish comes standard on El Tizoncito's tacos?
A slice of pineapple cut from the top of the trompo is standard on most orders at El Tizoncito.
Is El Tizoncito cash only?
No, El Tizoncito accepts both cash and card payment at most branches.
El Tizoncito: Related entities
El Tizoncito: Where this entity is mentioned
El Tizoncito: Further reading
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_pastor
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ-3-TCzT_0YURNSUg65-3fYc
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJOaMoRUL_0YURZhQUBKADth8
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