8 Tacos Al Pastor Recipes

Tacos al Pastor
Photo: Soup Loving Nicole

Though traditional al pastor is made with pork roasted on a vertical rotisserie, you don't need a spit to make a version of the Mexican street food at home. In this collection of tacos al pastor recipes, you'll find delicious tacos filled with everything from pork to fish (we've even got a veggie-packed recipe for your vegan friends). You'll want to bookmark this collection of tacos al pastor recipes to come back to again and again.

01 of 09

Tacos al Pastor

Tacos al Pastor
Soup Loving Nicole

"These tacos are sure to impress your family and friends," according to recipe creator Nikkivazquez. "A good Taco al Pastor is very hard to come by in the States. Now you can enjoy them in the comfort of your own home anytime!"

02 of 09

Authentic Tacos al Pastor

Authentic Tacos al Pastor
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"Tacos al pastor is a quintessential Mexican dish, with tender pork and pineapple marinated in a savory and aromatic chile sauce," says recipe creator docmancito. "Serve with warm corn tortillas, tomatillos salsa, and lemon, or lime wedges."

03 of 09

Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor

Grilled Pork Tacos al Pastor
Chef John

"Wow," raves reviewer MattOlay V-H. "These turned out very tender and delicious! It's very close to what my daughter had a few weeks ago at our new favorite Mexican joint."

04 of 09

Instant Pot Tacos al Pastor

Instant Pot Tacos al Pastor
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"While traditional al pastor meat is cooked on a spit, this flavorful variation is made using your Instant Pot or multi-cooker pressure cooker after marinating," says recipe creator fabeveryday. "The result is a fall-apart tender, flavor-infused pork taco that your family will request again and again."

05 of 09

Vegan Tacos al Pastor

Vegan Tacos al Pastor
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What's the secret ingredient in these vegan-friendly tacos? TVP (textured vegetable protein). A four-ingredient salsa — made with tomatoes, chile de arbol peppers, onion, and garlic — is the perfect complement.

06 of 09

Carne Asada Tacos or Al Pastor Tacos

Carne Asada Tacos or Al Pastor Tacos

"I bought this recipe from a taqueria owner (taco restaurant) in Mexico City," says recipe creator Vic Voss. "I am translating the directions. It can be used for beef, pork, or just about any other type of meat."

07 of 09

Slow Cooker Tacos al Pastor

Slow Cooker Tacos al Pastor
TheElusivePastry

Pork loin is cooked low and slow with pineapple chunks, chipotle peppers, guajillo chiles, a dried chile de arbol pepper, and other ingredients to make this incredibly flavorful dish.

08 of 09

Fish Tacos al Pastor

Fish Tacos al Pastor

This tacos al pastor recipe (made with trout fillets instead of the traditional pork) is best served with homemade charred tomatillo sauce, according to recipe creator Ofelia Bañuelos.

09 of 09

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three crispy tacos on a plate
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