But stop by for a midnight snack, and it’ll be like an outdoor nightclub with a taco shack. Originally—and still to this day—a car repair shop, they eventually added a taquería to the storefront, and stay open until 3am on weekdays and 5am on Saturdays and Sundays. All the tacos are excellent, but their specialty is the gringa de pastor, which tastes great with their homemade avocado salsa.

In the evening, this auto shop turns into one of the best spots to find the city’s classic fusion dish, tacos al pastor, a descendant of shawarma brought by Middle Eastern immigrants.

During the day, El Vilsito is an auto repair shop in Colonia Narvarte, a skip southeast of hip hoods Condesa and Roma, but come night, the place is transformed into a taquería with a scene that goes late. Chef Alex Stupak, who went to Mexico City on a quest for the best al pastor tacos, is a fan of the achiote-marinated meat that’s formed into a trompo (literally “top,” referring to its shape) and cooked slowly on a vertical spit, sliced and served with a chunk of roasted pineapple on corn tortillas. “The move at El Vilsito is al pastor for sure,” says Stupak.

This taquería became iconic because of its double-life as a car mechanic shop during the day that transforms into a prolific taquería as soon as the sun goes down. They were featured on the Taco Chronicles and blew up.Now, they feature three huge al pastor trompos well worth 150 pounds each that they go through every night. People flock every night to enjoy tacos, tortas, volcanes (crisped-up tortillas with melted cheese), and anything else they can top with their world-famous al pastor slices.

El Vilsito works as a car workshop during day time and moonlights as one of the most famous Tacos al Pastor spots in town. You can stand next to one of its three massive spits and watch the pineapple slices fly through the air and land gracefully on a warm corn tortilla and juicy pork. Not only are the tacos amazing but the torta de pastor con queso - served with a smudge of refried beans, pork, melted cheese, avocado slices, fresh onion and tomato, and a slightly toasted bun – is perfection.

‘El Vilsito’, nestled in the neighborhood of Narvarte, shifts from an auto repair shop by day to a bustling taco haven by night. Here, the aroma of al pastor tacos, slowly roasting on a vertical spit, fills the air, drawing in locals and tourists alike. The combination of succulent pork, pineapple, onion, and cilantro, wrapped in a freshly made tortilla, creates an unforgettable taste experience that epitomizes Mexico City’s fast food scene.

Nestled in the vibrant Narvarte Poniente neighborhood of Mexico City, El Vilsito is not just a taqueria; it's a culinary institution. Known for its late-night allure, this bustling spot transforms a former mechanical garage into a haven for taco lovers. The aroma of sizzling meats fills the air, drawing in locals and visitors alike, especially after 10 PM when the energy peaks and the lines form outside.

I sat at the bar and received my order of pastor, res and chicharrón tacos, served with smashed papas criollas and a tray of five salsas, each with a distinct taste and spice level. I savored every bite, allowing the flavors to envelop my senses with their marinade, texture and temperature. Each taco was a work of art, an absolutely perfect "welcome back" to the city I hold so dear to my heart.

By day, El Vilsito operates as a mechanic shop — but by night, it transforms into one of the most bustling CDMX taco shops. El Vilsito is known for their tacos al pastor, which are marinated pork tacos cooked over an open flame on a vertical spit. You can order them plain or with cheese, and many people add pineapple, salsa, diced white onion and cilantro on top, though that’s all optional.

Step into a world where flavors dance and the night comes alive with the sizzle of deliciousness. Nestled in the heart of Mexico City’s Narvarte neighborhood, Tacos El Vilsito is more than a taqueria – it’s an experience. As the sun sets, this unassuming spot transforms from a morning auto mechanic workshop into a taco haven that beckons both locals and curious travelers.

Located outside a car wash, it’s a go-to late-night spot that will satisfy all your hunger pains. The el pastor-wielding crew expertly slices the meaty pork before it's nestled inside warm tortillas. After, like clockwork, they reach for the pineapple rings at the top of the spit and slice them so precisely that they land inside the tortilla without any manipulation.

El Vilsito is my number one on the list as it was the first taqueria to come to mind. For me, this place has the best “ taco al pastor” ever, which is – at least in Mexico City – THE G.O.A.T. (and most popular). This palace of marvelous deliciousness is located in Colonia Narvarte, which is home to many great taco places, but it has a very special “magic” to it.

Our favorite al pastor tacos in Mexico City are from El Vilsito, a tire shop by day, and a taqueria by night!. We ordered ours “gringa” style: served on flour tortillas with melted cheese, topped with cilantro, onion, pineapple, and salsa. And don't miss the torta – a behemoth of a sandwich filled with meat, avocado, peppers, and a mountain of melted cheese.

El Vilsito is one of the most famous taqueria’s in Mexico City for a reason – their Al Pastor is on another level. Marcos, the Al Pastor master, has been shaving meat off the trompo for over 18 years, and he’ll serve you one of the best tacos al pastor you’ll ever taste. I tried a Gringa, a flour tortilla with cheese, al pastor meat, and pineapple on top.

When it comes to tacos in Mexico City, there’s nothing more iconic than tacos al pastor. It’s arguably the most popular taco in the capital and something you’ll find in every neighborhood in Mexico City. If you’ve never had it, tacos al pastor are made with corn tortillas topped with thin shavings of spit-roasted pork sliced from a vertical rotisserie.

Featured on episode #1 of Taco Chronicles (the al pastor episode) is the uber-famous El Vilsito, a daytime car garage and nighttime taco institution. The star dish is al pastor (but there’s also bistec, costilla, alambre etc served in quesadillas, gringas, and the like). The meat is thick and juicy, plus the salsas are phenomenal.

Any good taco tour in Mexico will include a stop for some tacos al pastor. When you’re in Mexico City, make sure you visit El Vilsito, known as one of the best al pastor joints in Mexico City. It is located in a car mechanic shop, so if you drive by El Vilsito during the day, you’re going to see mechanics working on cars.

Another of the most famous tacos in Mexico City thanks to the Taco Chronicles (if you haven’t seen this show on Netflix yet, be sure to watch it before your trip to Mexico City!). This outrageously popular taco spot is a car garage by day. It’s a place where you can come and get your oil changed or your tires rotated.

El Vilsito: By day, this spot is an auto repair shop, but by night, it transforms into one of the city’s most famous taquerías. El Vilsito is renowned for its perfectly seasoned and tender Tacos al Pastor, often considered some of the best in the city. The lines may be long, but the wait is worth it.

During the daytime it's an autobody shop; at night it turns into a massive al pastor operation that is not just delicious, but an awesome experience and vibe to eat at with giant, ripping pastor spits and people from all walks of life. Four pastor, one gringa.

This popular taqueria in Navarte is a mechanic shop during the day and a bustling delicious taqueria at night. Come early or be prepared to wait and definitely order the tacos al pastor. This is a must in my list of where to eat in Mexico City.

Featured on Netflix’s Taco Chronicles, El Vilsito is a car repair shop by day, and a taco stand by night. Some say this is the best al pastor taquería in the city. There are also plenty of vegetarian options if al pastor is not your thing!

It is an auto garage by day and hip taco restaurant by night. We had gringa which is like 8 tacos in one and it was so nice that I wish I could eat it every day. The meat was flavourful and the salsa was great too.

In Mexico, small business owners and entrepreneurs often display high levels of ingenuity. Take the case of El Vilsito, a taquería in the Narvarte neighborhood that does double duty as an auto repair shop.

They serve their best al pastor tacos with chunks of roasted pineapple on corn tortillas. Address: Petén 248 y, Av. Universidad, Narvarte Poniente, 03020 Ciudad de México, CDMX, MexicoRatings: 4.4

They were featured in Netflix’s Taco Chronicles and definitely didn’t disappoint. You can’t go here without ordering a plateful of al pastor tacos ($1/taco)!

Famous for serving some of the best tacos al pastor in Mexico City, El Vilsito is located in the Narvarte neighborhood. It opens from 2 pm until 3 am.

A unique taquería by night and auto repair shop by day, where tradition meets flavour in a lively and unique spot.