"A name like “Asian Cuisine Express” might feel a little out of place on a Best Tacos guide. But this Little Village spot’s massive trompo of pork spinning around a live fire dispels any doubt that it belongs. And while Asian Cuisine Express does have a long list of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai dishes, you come here for the best al pastor tacos in Chicago. The pork is sliced into paper-thin slivers that have the ideal ratio of crispy exterior to buttery fat, with a hint of sweetness from equally thin slices of charred pineapple. You can also just order a pound of al pastor for around $13. " - adrian kane, john ringor