When the trompo is spinning and the edges crackle, you know you are seconds from greatness. This list maps the Arizona spots where al pastor gets carved hot and vanishes even hotter.
Expect pineapple-kissed bites, hand-pressed tortillas, and lines that move fast because nobody wants to wait. Ready to chase the red-gold glow of perfect pastor around Phoenix and Tucson?
Tacos Chiwas – Phoenix, Arizona
You can smell the trompo at Tacos Chiwas before you spot it, spinning with glistening layers of marinated pork. The cook shaves ribbons so thin they curl, then flicks a roasted pineapple shard that lands right on the tortilla.
The tortilla itself is tender and toasty, catching every drip…