El Pastor Es Mi Señor rightfully earned its place in Netflix's Taco Chronicles.

The taco al pastor is the cornerstone, the soul of the San Antonio operation, and it stands firmly with a strong foundation.

Netflix's Taco Chronicles series is a captivating blend of culinary exploration, travel, and cultural immersion that ignites an irresistible urge to hop on a plane to Mexico. However, it also acknowledges the taco's journey to the United States, where its influence has spread.

In the latest installment of the series, viewers are transported to iconic taco destinations such as Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, and, naturally, San Antonio. One of the knowledgeable commentators fittingly acknowledges San Antonio as "the birthplace of Mexican food in the United States."

Fortunately, according to Taco Chronicles, there's no need to book a flight. If you're seeking an exceptional culinary experience, simply head over to El Pastor Es Mi Señor in San Antonio, known for its outstanding "pinches tacos chingones." The show also highlights other remarkable eateries in the area, including Con Huevos, 2M Smokehouse, and Naco 210 Restaurant and Food Truck, all deserving of recognition and worth a visit.

Absolutely, let's focus on El Pastor Es Mi Señor. The taco al pastor serves as the cornerstone, the soulful foundation of their operation, and it undoubtedly stands on solid ground.

According to widely accepted history, the al pastor originated in Puebla and quickly made its way to Mexico City, influenced by the Lebanese shawarma or tacos árabes brought by Lebanese immigrants. As Taco Chronicles highlights, the original lamb meat was eventually substituted with pork marinated in chiles and other spices. This mouthwatering transformation has made al pastor immensely popular, although it may not be available on every street corner. During a recent visit to Mexico City, finding a taqueria with a still-spinning trompo, the vertical spit, took some searching as they often ceased operation for the day.

Likewise, it's worth noting that El Pastor has a closing time with the caveat "or until sold out," so it's wise to be aware of this. While El Pastor offers more than just al pastor tacos on its menu, the show Taco Chronicles specifically featured its standout dish for a reason: their tacos are truly exceptional and incredibly delicious.

El Pastor's al pastor tacos are served on doubled, small tortillas, allowing for a delightful combination of flavors. The marinated pork, meticulously stacked on the trompo, boasts a mouthwatering contrast between its crispy, achiote-colored crust and juicy interior. Topped with a sprinkle of chopped onion, cilantro, and pineapple shavings, the latter being a topic of much debate regarding its origins, these tacos reach new heights of taste. For an extra touch, adding cheese transforms them into the tantalizing Volcan al Pastor.

While the tacos at El Pastor are bursting with flavor to the point where they can be enjoyed sauce-free, both the management and I highly recommend generously drizzling them with their almost-polite salsa verde. The combination is absolutely amazing, and here's an added incentive: if you order five tacos, you'll save $1. So go ahead, give in to your cravings. I know I certainly want to!

In the Taco Chronicles episode, El Pastor's skilled staff can be seen thinly slicing and marinating sirloin before placing it on the trompo alongside trimmed fat for added moisture, resulting in a unique variation of the classic al pastor. The campechano taco combines both al pastor and sirloin, allowing them to compete with each other within larger corn tortillas. This combination calls for the addition of both the tangy green salsa and the smoky yet acidic red salsa. Feeling that the sirloin deserved its own spotlight, I couldn't resist ordering a torta de sirloin to take out as well.

Despite the mix-up with the filling, the torta was satisfactory but not worth a special trip. The soft bun, refried beans, mayo, white cheese, avocado slices, and possibly pineapple were complemented by a dangerously hot salsa cremosa, which added a vital touch to the overall flavor.

The minced porkchop, ordered in alambre form, deviates from the trompo-style preparation. Chuleta alambre is presented as a delicious mess of mini corn tortillas layered with a flavorful combination of pork, bacon, grilled onion, cheese, blistered poblanos, and tomatoes. This mouthwatering dish is served with lime wedges for an added burst of freshness.

Grab some napkins and embrace the DIY taco assembly at the outdoor seating area. Make liberal use of both red and green salsas to turn the pile of ingredients into a messy yet enjoyable feast. The charred poblanos add a flavor that almost outshines the main protein.

According to Taco Chronicles, sharing a taco is considered the epitome of Mexican culture, a sentiment that holds true for all of us. While I'm happy to share anything from El Pastor Es Mi Señor's menu, the al pastor tacos are the one thing I want to savor all for myself.