Taqueria el Pastorcito

What is Taqueria el Pastorcito? Located along the bustling strip of Augusta Avenue in Kensington Market, Taqueria el Pastorcito is a straightforward, counter-service taqueria focused on classic Mexico City and Irapuato-style street tacos. The space is casual and compact, outfitted with simple seating for quick sit-downs and direct views of the sizzling flat-top and rotating pork trompo. It acts as a go-to anchor for no-nonsense Mexican fare in a neighbourhood rich with street food culture.

Taqueria el Pastorcito Menu & What to Order Start with the tacos al pastor, sliced directly from the vertical spit with a burst of pineapple, cilantro, and diced onion folded into warm corn tortillas. For extra crunch and melted cheese, order the volcanes, or dive into a hefty torta piled with sirloin or spiced pork on a toasted bun. Vegetarians can swap proteins for seasoned mushrooms across tacos, quesadillas, and burritos, while an ice-cold horchata or Mexican Coca-Cola balances the house salsas.

Know Before You Go This is strictly a walk-in operation where you order at the counter and grab an open stool or take your food to go. Peak foot traffic hits during weekend afternoons and Kensington pedestrian market days, though the kitchen stays open later on Friday and Saturday nights. Augusta Avenue street parking is extremely scarce, so take the 510 Spadina or 506 Carlton streetcar and walk in.