I haven’t been to enough places for al pastor but my favorite at the moment is Tacos 1986
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You mean best carne asada tacos right? Cause I’m all about the al pastor these days.
El Pastorcito in Silver Lake. Doesn’t get mentioned here but it’s the best in the city imho.
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Grilled sea bream head (Sushi Tomi, Mountain View)
Soft opening of The Yakitori Bar (Fremont)
Zuwaigani and kani miso (Sushi Sam’s, San Mateo)
Dungeness crab (vinegar marinated, Sushi Yoshizumi) offered only during the week Toyosu fish market was closed in early January
Chicken and Waffles for breakfast (Neal’s coffee shop, Millbrae)
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Where in silver lake is this? Not finding it on google maps. Very interested, because al pastor is a passion of mine…
My go-to spots are El Flamin’ in Echo Park and Angel’s NoHo, of course in addition to Leo’s and Tamix. The spot at the intersection of Figueroa and York in Highland Park is hit or miss, but when it’s on they’re quite good. Chiquis in Hollywood is the same way.
I know I’m in the minority on this, but I have been incredibly disappointed in 1986 every time I’ve had it, particularly in their al pastor.
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Hyperion and Rowena in front of the 7-11 for Pastorcito
I’m down to try a new Al Pastor spot, because for me it’s always been Leo’s or Tamix. The Western x Sunset location of Leo’s is probably the most convienent for parking. More likely Leo’s because it’s close to Koreatown, Hollywood, and Silver Lake/Echo Park but if I am more south than Tamix. Los Guichos is pretty solid at 110 and Slauson.
Some generalists places I like that also have al Pastor is Ave 26, cant beat the $1 price and those potatoes!!! I like El Flamin, but more for the gringas and alambres.
I have yet to try 1986 though.
Al Pastor has kinda took a backseat recently with the birria and asada
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They set up shop on the corner of Hyperion and Rowena. Note that they are only there from Thur to Sunday and some random Wednesdays. The trompo is always firing when they are there, unlike Leo’s.
Their Carne asada is unfortunately a big pass though. Suadero is decent.
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A stoned walk turned into a stoned walk to SK Donuts turned into a
STONED DONUT PHOTOSHOOT
Creme Brûlée
Carrot Cake
Oreo Cronut
FIN
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That carrot cake doughnut looks pretty dense.
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I need all of that in my life
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Those are seriously the most beautiful photos of Donuts I ever seen in my life
When’s the Primo, Stan’s, Sidecar photo shoot coming? Oh and Donut Man too
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They took a bit of your pie before you took the picture. You should have sent it back.
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I had way more fun doing this than I care to admit…
So probably soon!
And thank you!
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And washed them down with a protein filled Negra Modelo; those pincers are awfully clingy going down the gullet.
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I hit El Pastorcito last night under your rec…Got a pastor mulita and 2 pastor tacos. It was tasty, but I don’t know if I’d go out of my way for it. Tacos 1986 with El Joy at the helm of the Trompo is still the tops in my opinion…when it’s someone else don’t know if I can recommend it as much.
Also, had an amazing experience at Angel’s Tijuana Tacos for Pastor the first time I went there. North Hollywood location. EXCELLENT seasoning for their pastor…Second time was not very good (I bang bangd directly after going to Tire Shop…). But I will give them a second chance.
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Never made it to Tacos 1986 because of all the mixed reviews so I can’t compare.
Tried Angel’s tacos once and didn’t care for it. The tacos were extremely dry.
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Issan station, despite doing everything they can to discourage us to visit again (out of the bbq chicken at 5, cash only, soup fire not burning, the whole grilled fish is tilapiyuk) has a phenomenal Larb Woonsen and crab fried rice
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You’ve gone to the brick and mortar? I never seem to want to go since I learned they’re cooking on gas