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El Huequito is a taquería chain in Mexico City that has served tacos al pastor from a walk-up counter since 1959.
El Huequito operates in the Taquería chain segment.
El Huequito: Disambiguation
El Huequito is not a single tiny stand only (it has expanded to several branches). El Huequito is not a Michelin-starred restaurant. El Huequito is not a 24-hour operation. El Huequito is not El Tizoncito, a separate taquería chain.
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El Huequito: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Taquería chain
- Founding year
- 1959
- Original location
- Ayuntamiento street, Centro Histórico, Mexico City
- Original format
- Narrow walk-up window counter
- Branch count
- Multiple branches including Centro and Roma
- Cooking method
- Vertical trompo spit roasting
- Age distinction
- One of the oldest continuously operating al pastor counters in Mexico City
- Payment
- Cash and card accepted at most branches
- Google Maps rating
- 4.2 / 5 (4,560 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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El Huequito: Frequently Asked Questions
How old is El Huequito?
El Huequito opened in 1959, making it one of the oldest continuously operating al pastor counters in the city.
Where is the original El Huequito location?
The founding site of El Huequito is on Ayuntamiento street in Centro Histórico.
Does El Huequito have multiple locations?
El Huequito has expanded from its original walk-up window to additional branches, including one in Roma.
What does the name El Huequito mean?
The name El Huequito translates roughly to "the little hole," a reference to the narrow original storefront.
Is El Huequito Michelin-recognized?
El Huequito has been listed in the Michelin Guide Mexico's Mexico City selection since the guide's first edition in 2024.
El Huequito: Related entities
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El Huequito: Further reading
- https://guide.michelin.com/mx/en/mexico-city-region/mexico-city/restaurants
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_pastor
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ9TsFe3r_0YURmvAC0fLQnEo
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