El Tizoncito, Creadores del Taco al Pastor

I’ve had tacos at a different place every day for a week here in mexico city. So far, these are the best I’ve had. Particularly the tacos al pastor. The flavor is brighter and more complex than other places. The prices are quite reasonable as well.

My favorite tacos ever anywhere. I first came here ~7 years ago and have wanted to come back ever since. I came back recently and it didn't disappoint. Definitely looking forward to coming back again.

Meh. Over rated at best. The salsas are all in a jar, nothing is homemade, staff seems crabby like they are working at a chain. The pastor is fine but not the best. We went on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty calm. But the atmosphere is nothing special. $44 for a tiny taco is high for what you get and the beer selection is lacking. My daughter said the chorizo was better that the pastor and she loves pastor. All in all it was Not worth the trip and I doubt they created Pastor, if they did almost every other taqueria does it better.

Pretty calm atmosphere on a Sunday afternoon/early evening. Service was fast, the guy serving from the trompo was ready! The gringas were good. I would come back if I found myself in the area. Cheese was nice and melty on them. They have salsas labeled by spice level which was a nice touch. Cafe de olla was hot, and tasted great. Desserts were standard - get the job done. Pastor gringa order comes with 2 tacos and plenty to fill you up - just add a plain pastor taco afterwards if need be!

Stopped in as the waiters were actually quite friendly and invited me in. The complimentary chips and dips were great, the I had their Chilango special which was tasty and sampled all four accompanying salsas of varying heat. All washed down with a michelada, what’s not to like? Only down side from my pov was the loud sport playing from the tv, unnecessary and a bit disruptive but the food and service made up for it.

I wont dare say these are the best tacos because I still have time in Mexico to find a better place but to date these are the best tacos de pastor I’ve ever had. You can also watch them make your tacos from the table it’s great. I’m allergic to corn but they accommodated my allergy with flour tortillas. I also got an order of seasoned onions (spring onions?). They are perfect to put on your tacos but if you are not super into eating just onion I recommend asking for a 1/2 order. It’s still the same price but less wasteful if you don’t plan on taking it to go or finishing it. This is probably the closest you will come to eating street tacos if you are not into standing on a corner and eating from a cart. (I definitely recommend eating as much street food as possible). The service was exceptional and fast. 10/10 recommend!

I sat and ordered a snack here after a doctor appointment. I ordered a bottle of water, taco de la bola, and pollo al pastor. Total pre tip was 159. The waitress and guy on the grill were both so warm and welcoming. Thank you!

Great service and great tacos Really enjoyed the vegetarian "Tostiz" and the various salsas they bring to the table with starter nachos.

Love this place! It was highly recommended and it didn't disappoint. Great tacos, quick service. Outdoor seating was also a plus.

Good food and quick service. Most seating is outdoors. The special tacos that come in 2 or more like the gringa are worth it alone. Solid experience and a great intro to real Mexican tacos.

This is a MUST TRY PLACE!!! They claim they are the founders of pastor. If you do not eat pork they have chicken pastor!!! That is what I got. Touristy, a bit pricey but for every reason as they are the founders. Fast service and a variety of sauces. Do not miss this place even for a small taco!!!

Currently sitting at 4.2 and I'm not really sure why. These were very boring tacos and I gotta be honest, this was my last meal in the city and I feel a little jaded. Couple that with their salsas which had zero heat to them, man I just left this place disappointed. The server even pointed out the "hottest" salsa and it was not hot at all, even the least hot salsa had the same amount of heat. I just left scratching my head. If you're looking for al pastor, look elsewhere.

Here's what you get. Pastor. Chicken or Pork (the former being impossible to find otherwise). The Pastor is on charcoal not gas flame. You'll get a faint smoke on it but I'd say less intense heat char. We popped in for a late lunch and had fast friendly service and a refreshing meal. The salsas are all bottled which does make for a less fresh kinda feel to it all but there's a variety to pick from. What stood out is the Queso Chicharrón (basically cheese crisp fried on the flat top and rolled up like a dosa) so do not miss that gem. I wouldn't say it's worth the trek to visit per se but if you're nearby it's a good place to pop into.

Amazing tacos our favorite was the Al Pastor that comes with a slice of pineapple. The flavors of the Gods. We placed an order to go and they got it a bit wrong but it was fine we got to taste other things. I love the open restaurant vibe which they did very well it felt authentic and not stuffy. Their salsas were delicious.

Stayed at a nearby AirBnB. They have a catchy sign stating that they are the originators of tacos al pastor. Service for an informal restaurant was great. Limited English speaking wait staff but hey, while in Mexico, speak Spanish. Communicated very nicely. Al pastor is outstanding, juicy and tender. Salsas complimented the pork. Grilled steak was also awesome. With beer and dessert, the total for three hungry people was around $32. Would go again in a heartbeat.

This is my friend's favorite place to get arrachera tacos so he brought me here. This was my time trying arrachera tacos and I am glad I did finally. The meat was tender and juicy and filled with all kinds of flavor. The salsas were good to add on top, but needed because of how good the meat was. Definitely a solid spot!

Delicious Al Pastor, fast and friendly service, and two great locations that are clean and have lots of seating.

I wont dare say these are the best tacos because I still have time in Mexico to find a better place but to date these are the best tacos de pastor I've ever had. You can also watch them make your tacos from the table it's great. I'm allergic to corn but they accommodated my allergy with flour tortillas. I also got an order of seasoned onions (spring onions?). They are perfect to put on your tacos but if you are not super into eating just onion I recommend asking for a 1/2 order. It's still the same price but less wasteful if you don't plan on taking it to go or finishing it. This is probably the closest you will come to eating street tacos if you are not into standing on a corner and eating from a cart. (I definitely recommend eating as much street food as possible). The service was exceptional and fast. 10/10 recommend!

My first and last meal during this trip to CDMX. Staff is really friendly and fast, tacos are flavorful, especially tacos Al pastor. I also had chicken tortilla soup which was yummy. Thanks!

This is the Taco Bell of street tacos. I'm not saying the food is bad. It's just not great. Don't come to Mexico City and think this is where you get authentic tacos. Also, it's a sit down restaurant but feels like fast food. Bizarre.

So good. Had a beer, 3 Al pastor tacos, and the grilled cheese. All were really great. They gave me 5 kinds of sauces to try with the tacos. A few were particularly great. Overall, loved this place.

Lugar muy limpio y el servicio fue muy amable. Pero la verdad los tacos no estaban muy buenos. Fueron los primeros tacos de al pastor que probamos en CDMX y la verdad no nos causo muy buena impresión. Los tacos no estaban nada reportados y aparte carísimo!

As with all things in Mexico, there's a story that goes along with it. These guys claim to have invented the Pastor taco as we've all come to love. Juicy layers of meat topped with a pineapple slowly churn in circles around a beautiful flame. The place was lively and clean. You definitely see locals hanging out and enjoying the food. Always a good sign! The Gringa's were my favorite! Warm, flour tortillas, with pastor, melted cheese, fresh salsa, pineapple, onions and cilantro Washed it down with a cafe de olla! Oh, they give you a free pastry with the coffee. What else do you want after a night out drinking, dancing, and celebrating life.

Grabbed some tacos for a quick weekday lunch and was pleased with the food (Al Pastor). Something about the vibe didn't agree with me though, I think all of the banners made it just feel super touristy. The free bean dip is nice, but so drippy it made a bit of a mess. Prices were good and the service was fast and efficient.

Solid al pastor tacos. Tasty but small meat portion for the price. Friendly service. Quiet neighborhood, nice for outdoor seating.

Had to come try the people that call themselves the creators of the Al pastor taco! The food came very quickly and the employees were very nice. The tacos here were pretty tasty but definitely not as good as other local clots in CDMX. They are a little pricier too, but definitely a good spot!

Solid food. Quick service. Plenty of outside seating. They make really good al pastor tacos. I also thought their bistec tacos were really good. I had a bite of my son's quesadillas Nortena and the cheese they use is fantastic.

Came here on our first night in CDMX as it's the "home" of the pastor tacos. The restaurant itself was very clean with good service. Indoor and outdoor seating but warning that the interior and outdoor are connected so definitely super cold at night. The pastor tacos were good but the star of the show were the rajas tacos. Definitely a must try!

I have been dreaming of these al pastor tacos since our Mexico City trip in 2019. They changed my life! Since then, I've been comparing all al pastor tacos to the ones here. We recently went back in January 2022 and I was pleasantly surprised to find that El Tizoncito has many locations throughout Mexico City. The tacos are just as I remembered. I always order them "planchado," which is essentially more grilled. Excuse me while I continue to dream about these until my next CDMX trip.

Good salsas, but Skimpy meat portions. I will pass on this when there are plenty of other good taco stands.

Good Pastor Tacos and Chicharron de queso. Service was bad, even it wasn't busy. Food is OK not expensive but also nothing to remember. Will try another location mex time

Everything I remember from my childhood. A must stop in Mexico City!!! The salsas are perfect. Very friendly service

I really liked this place for al pastor tacos! It's more of a sit down restaurant rather than a taco stand/to go place. We were on a taco mission that day, so we only ordered 1 taco each just to try it. and I really liked the flavor and pineapple! They also give you a tower of different salsas with chips and even a bean dip! This was the only taco place we went to that offered this. I'd definitely come back here if I returned to CDMX. Price point is great too! Right in the middle - not super cheap, but not expensive. I think it was about $18 for 1 al pastor. They also have a lot of other options on their menu if al pastor isn't your thing

Came here for a quick dinner on a Wednesday evening. We were served quickly and had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options. The chips and salsa are free to enjoy before your order comes out (no added cost for refills). The bean dip was absolutely fantastic, one of the best dips I had in my Mexico experience. All the other dips tasted good too and none of them were excessively spicy. I had the pastor salseado as my entree. It was pastor meat served in a delicious red sauce with onions and pineapple. It tasted great as a taco an on its own, the sauce had a nice peppery kick to it and the meat was super tender. My friend the golden tacos which were pastor tacos topped with cream cheese. I tried a bite and thought the cream cheese gave a nice balance to the strong kick from the other dishes. Overall a great place to grab a quick cheap bite in Condesa!

Creators of the taco al pastor huh? A bold claim. Is it true? Who cares. These are some damn good tacos. I wouldn't claim these are the BEST tacos al pastor I've ever had, but they are up there among the tastiest in CDMX. This is really the only thing you should be ordering here, as it's clearly their focus. The guac was also tasty, but not incredible. Their house salsas were the low point for me, as I found both to be pretty underwhelming. Definitely worth a stop on your taco tour of the city though!

Good, cheap tacos al pastor. Could be cleaner, not sure why guys handling meat are not wearing gloves. 2 people + 6 tacos + 2 sodas = less than $20. Good local vibe.

I must be 'Real' bored to be writing a review of a place in Mexico City where I haven't even been to in at least five years. Can't sleep so I originally wanted to write a review of 'Los 3 Caballos' which was a favorite restaurant in Mexico City as a kid and growing up, but could not find it on Yelp, Then I looked for 'Charco de las Ranas' turns out I already wrote a review at some point! haha La Parilla Suiza was also an idea as I remember delious tacos nearby my Grandma's house, but can't even remember anything on the menu either, so going through my awesome Mexican Street food Rolodex in my memory and remembered these awesome Taos Al Pastor at this place 'El Tizoncito' Too bad I already forgot what I was going to say! They ARE some of the most delicious tacos al pastor anywhere though.

Pastor was great, the salmonella food poisoning sucked... but besides that I enjoyed myself

Easy, fast, cheap and delicious. We had the gringa tacos and tortilla soup. The brand and chips are chef's kiss.

Very good fresh tacos and sopa. Open late, outdoor dining, good service. Waiter was very attentive and kind!

Was looking for authentic Mexico City style mexican food. Found food that was slightly better than taco bell instead. Very surprised it was so highly rated.

Excellent al pastor, fast, and hospitable service. Easy choice, I'll be going back! They have a good amount of outdoor seating.

Great, crazy cheap tacos. There was no English spoken or on the menu so we struggled a little bit with my now very out of practice Spanish, but managed to get by with a little help from google translate. The tree of dips that they bring out is awesome, I only wish that they gave more tortilla chips (the ratio is a bit off). The chips are the real authentic Mexican kind, fried and thick and greasy... so while I'm sure we could have asked for more, I was trying to control myself a bit. As for tacos, I had 3, which was a good amount of food for me, but since they are so cheap, it can't hurt to order more to get more variety. I had two different chicken tacos (marindo and pastor) and a chorizo taco. Definitely recommend getting them with the cheese as it adds a lot of flavor. I wasn't completely blown away, but I did really enjoy all the tacos.

Los mejores tacos al pastor k e comido!! Todas as opciones k hay están riquísimos, y el servicio ni se diga. Muy atentos e listos para tener una experiencia excelente

Delicious Al pastor tacos and guac! Service was great. Had lots of indoor and outdoor seating.

Besides the 5 stars, would it help you to know that I ate here 3 nights in a row? Would it help you to know that each and every 2-person meal I consumed here, including cerveza and/or Micheladas came in below $17? If I told you that they claim to have invented tacos el pastor? If I revealed that they're some sort of a chain? (Well, that one probably wouldn't entice you but it might help to know that there's another branch, mere doors away from this one - though I liked this branch better. I also spotted a branch in Coyoacan). It's all true. I could've happily eaten here every night of my trip. There is something on their menu, under the category "Los Quesos Fundidos" listed as this: ¿No que No? ($48MX; 3 to an order). Were I imprisoned and sentenced to die I'd choose this as part of my final meal request. A corn tortilla is topped with melty cheese and jalapeños are thrown into the mix. Is there more to it than that? I don't know, for I was too busy scarfing them down. Other winners? Everything, I'm certain. After night number 1, Guacamole was on repeat as was the ¿No que No?, the Alambra Pastor Tacos ($23MX apiece), the straight up Al Pastor Tacos, and the Chorqueso Tacos (4 to an order; chorizo & cheese). "Ah! Dorados" were very good, different, but we only sprung for them once. "Flan as well. About the only thing that didn't wow me was some spring onions cooked up in a tangy broth. A small tower of salsas and chips is delivered to your table gratis. Refills can be requested but at this location, are often brought before a request can be made. If I ever return to Mexico City, this location of El Tizconcito will figure largely in my reasons. Pure deliciousness.

Some of the best tacos in Mexico City. Very clean. The staff were very nice and the food was priced just right. HOWEVER I would recommend gettin try tacos WITHOUT the cheese. They put quite a bit of it on them and they loss the taste of the meat. They are fine with just the meat and the fixings. The beans they serve were amazing and I found myself asking for a second helping.

The complimentary beans, chili oil & chips are so delicious. I shamelessly requested & had 4 bowls of that bean. Tried Al pastor, Bistec, Arrachera & Chorizo. Everything was yummm.

Ummm if they invented the al pastor, the need to perfect it It really sucks when you go to a place with high expectations just to be served cold tacos and a lackluster of toppings I should've taken it as a sign when the restaurant was empty. The staff was great and welcoming but with the endless options of places to eat in cdmx I'll def skip this one, not worth it!!

I just got back from my trip to CDMX and I am giving 2 restaurants 5 stars. 2 Tacos is really 4 tacos just so you know. I got 3 tacos (6) guacamole and an aqua fresca for about 200 pesos. The mushroom taco and the bistec with cheese were awesome. The new york steak without cheese was a little under dressed but I fixed it with extra mushrooms and guac. Everyone around me seemed like they were locals. They had vegan tacos that I didn't try. It came with chips and a tasty bean dip and salsas. Very nice, very easy. Last tip about restaurants in general, yelp was much more helpful than youtube videos or articles. I think a lot of those are based on how restaurants were in 2019 and the whole restaurant has changed. Really take a look to get current reviews, because I made a couple of mistakes based on older ones.

This place claims to be the originator of the al pastor tacos! Very delicious! Don't worry about the people hawking you and trying to sell you you trunkets and candy outside the restaurant!

El Tizoncito is a little slice of heaven en La Condesa in Mexico City. Los tacos Al Pastor are as good as you'd expect, and the cafe de olla is devine. My favorite is the cute little tower of dips and side basket of chips that's brought out as you wait for your cheap, DeLish eats to make their grand entrance to the table. If you're expecting El Califa, don't do it to yourself! El Tizoncito has its own swing. The hibiscus agua fresca was yum too!

our first spot during our CDMX trip we literally stumbled upon it and walked in after smelling the delicious sizzling meat we didnt expect much since it was our first spot (didn't even bother to yelp it!) but were pleasantly surprised the beans and salsas they brought out with the chips were surprisingly delicious and the al pastor was super flavorful and tasty even great tortillas (just the right amount of chewiness and saltiness)

The restaurant has many vegetarian options which makes me happy. We had dinner here on a Wednesday late night, and there were many people. Food was good and service was great!

Fresh, cheap, fantastic tacos. The server was so lovely and the food and beer came out fast. Perfect before luche libre!

2 words . PATOR TACOS. Holly crap they're so good. Full disclosure I never really indulge in pastor as I hardly ever eat any red meat. But as they say, when in mexico ! Decided to try them as the gentleman making them made it look so enticing . He's a true artist , I could sit and watch him make the tacos and eat them all day. They serve a complimentary chip tower the even has warm friojoles! We also tried their chilaquiles and pollo asado . The pollo asado tacos we got came with queso And flour tortillas which a little too heavy for me but nevertheless still tasty! The inside is clean and and spacious! Most importantly the folks working here were the sweetest ever! They made sure to explain things to us as our Spanish isn't super on point! They're open til super late so if you're around I'd def check it out!

When a good friend of mine found out I was in Mexico City, he recommended coming here so he could live vicariously through me. The location was only a short walk away. The streets reminded us of Barcelona and even some of the areas in New York City where there's a number of apartments and condos, and some restaurants at the street level. This location is small and cozy. We sat inside where it was warm. The climate is cooler than San Diego at this time...felt more like San Francisco weather. Our server, Miguel Angel, was very friendly and told us the history of El Tizoncito and the creation of the tacos al pastor. Since it was our first time, he recommended the original pork tacos... MA: People order maybe three and then end up eating 10 or more We ordered 5 each to start and a couple of Modelos. Very tasty tacos! Just the right amount of meat, onions, cilantro, and pineapple...the flavors complimented each other very well. There were four kinds of hot sauces and even though he said two of them were milder, I thought the red one was spicy...yes, I'm a wimp. We ended up ordering three more each. They also serve other items on their quite extensive menu. We would definitely be back for one more visit and try some of the other popular items like the huaraches. This is a really inexpensive place to eat. No frills, just good local cooking. They have a number of locations now and one of the cooks has been with the company since they started in 1966. Pretty cool!