10-Second Review: El Tizoncito, Mexico City

Tacos al pastor at El Tizoncito in Condesa, Mexico City (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Tacos al pastor at El Tizoncito in Condesa, Mexico City (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Tacos al pastor at El Tizoncito in Condesa, Mexico City (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Tacos al pastor at El Tizoncito in Condesa, Mexico City (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Salsas at El Tizoncito in Condesa, Mexico City (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)

El Tizoncito has been making tacos al pastor in Mexico City since 1966, and while they now operate several locations, little has changed since the beginning. The trompo (vertical rotisserie) is still fueled by lava-hot charcoal, not gas. The pork is beautifully marinated and succulent. The tortillas, intoxicatingly fragrant. Plain and simple: These are really good, uncomplicated, classic al pastor tacos.

El Tizoncito, Tamaulipas 122, Condesa, Mexico City, +52 (55) 5286-2117, eltizoncito.com.mx

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Brad A. Johnson is a photographer, writer and editor specializing in food and luxury travel. His work has been honored by the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards, James Beard Awards, FOLIO Eddie & Ozzie Awards, World Food Media Awards, World Food Photography Awards, Society for Features Journalism Awards, Muster Photo Awards and others. Based in Southern California, Brad was previously the founding editorial director of OLTRE, the national food and travel editor at Modern Luxury and a longtime reporter at Food & Wine, among other prominent roles.

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