El Huequito | Bon Appétit
"GO: for the no-frills grande dame of tacos al pastor, shaved off a rotating spit and eaten standing on the sidewalk. That’s the El Huequito way. ORDER THE: tacos al pastor, of course! This place claims to be the first to serve the dish and has been doing so since 1959. It’s a Mexican take on Middle Eastern shawarma—but with pork instead of lamb, tortilla instead of pita, and a spicy adobo rub—and you shouldn’t leave Mexico City without eating at least three. Be sure to add a dollop of herby-spicy green salsa on top. And grab plenty of napkins. THE VIBE IS: literally the sidewalk. El Huequito has several sit-down locations dotted around the city, but the original—a closet-sized food stall near Mercado San Juan in the Centro Histórico with a skinny high-topped table out front—is the best. PRACTICAL STUFF: Check the website for specific locations and hours. —Hilary Cadigan" - Condé Nast
