Baltazar “Los Árabes de México”, is a retro-but-not-on-purpose locale in the centro offering tacos ‘árabes’, the precursors to al pastor brought to Mexico by Lebanese immigrants in the early 20th century. Pork, which replaced the original lamb, is condimented simply and vertically grilled on a standing ‘trompo’ over coals; they can be ordered in corn or flour tortillas, or in flat pita bread and augmented with picante green or red salsas or minty yogurt. The heady aroma draws patrons in...

Baltazar ‘Los árabes de México’
Simón Bolivar 100, centro
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Tel. 55 5709 7967

Open Tuesday - Saturday 12:30 to 9 p.m., Sunday until 7, closed Monday