One of the main characteristics of the taco is that it can be prepared by a great variety of ingredients: suadero, steak, pastor and a long etc. There are even tacos de cochinada, have you tried them yet? Let’s tell you what they are all about.
Let’s take it one step at a time. The first thing you need to know is what cochinada is. Basically, it is made up of all the little pieces of meat and residues that are left on the griddle while the tacos are being prepared.
These leftover bits are in the oil for hours and hours, which is why cochinada is very greasy and somewhat crunchy.
Where to try cochinada tacos in CDMX?
More than a main ingredient, the cochinada is a complement to the tacos. One of the places where you can try these taquitos is at Tacos Beto, a taqueria founded in the mid-1960s.
It is located at Dr. José María Vértiz 1028, Narvarte, alcaldía Benito Juárez and is open every day. You can visit them Monday to Thursday from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am; Friday and Saturday from 8:30 pm to 5:00 am and Sunday from 8:30 pm to 3:00 am. As you can see they are mainly open at night, so they are a good option for after the party.
They have steak tacos, suadero, pastor and much more. The best thing is that, no matter the taco, you can order it with cochinada. Just keep in mind that this side dish is very greasy and suitable for strong stomachs.