Harry Reviews: TACOS AL PASTOR

I usually make a point of not asking what I am sure is a stupid question but lately this question has been in my head daily. When they load up the spit is it RAW pork? Does it just sit there as raw pork cooking the outside for hour after hour? (or day after day)

Good question, but I expect it's one of those "you don't wanna know" things. In my naivete, I remarked to a knowledgeable local that it would be better to eat tacos al pastor at one of the places that had a huge piece on the spit, rather than one with a puny little piece. But, apparently, not so: the huge piece is unlikely to sell in one evening, so will be relegated to the fridge for tomorrow's crowd, while the smaller piece will likely get consumed completely, meaning a fresh piece for tomorrow's diners.

In my Opinion.....The places that are really busy (La Papa Loca)are using up the meat they have on the spit the night they put it on. I say that as when I arrive there some nights they are putting the new one on and it is not one from yesterday. I usually get there early and they are open until 5 in the AM so I think it all goes away. BUT, just to help you our Tess, when I get back I will make a point to ask for you.

I can not address the other places as I do not go there enough to know what they do.