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By JAVIER DOSAMANTESPima Post
Mexico City is the Washington, D.C., of Mexico. It is also a standalone district outside of the other states, and it’s the capital of the country.
Perhaps equally important, it is arguably the home of the best al pastor tacos.
It is a taco rooted in history and cultural heritage. Its original conception was introduced by Lebanese immigrants who arrived in Mexico.
It was a remix of a homeland dish — with the traditional anatomy substituted with ingredients found in the region.
Pita bread was switched for a corn tortilla and lamb for pork. The meat was seasoned with chiles and spices from the region, and voila … the al pastor taco, as we know it today, was born.
An al pastor taco is made with cuts of layered and seasoned pork m...