Los Reyes Del Pastor, Mexican restaurant in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico
Los Reyes Del Pastor is a Mexican restaurant in Cuautitlán Izcalli specializing in al pastor dishes cooked on vertical rotisseries. The pork is marinated in dried chilies and pineapple before being slow-cooked on these rotating spits called trompos.
The al pastor cooking method came to Mexico in the early 1900s through Lebanese immigrants who brought shawarma techniques. Over time, this Middle Eastern approach mixed with local ingredients to become a distinctly Mexican specialty.
The cooking style reflects how Lebanese techniques became part of Mexican food culture over generations. Walking through the dining space, you notice how regional recipes from different parts of Mexico are served alongside one another.
The restaurant sits in the heart of Cuautitlán Izcalli with affordable prices throughout the menu. You will find the place busiest during evening hours when the rotisseries are running at full capacity.
The marinade for the pork is prepared days in advance, allowing the dried chilies and pineapple to develop deep flavors. This slow preparation process creates a more complex taste than you find in faster versions elsewhere.
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