Two tacos al pastor here cost less than airport coffee
Mexican Tacos sits airside in T1 after security, an easy stop if your BJX flight boards from the main gates. It runs daily from 09:00 to 21:00, so you’re covered for a late breakfast taco or an early dinner before the last departures. This is counter-style Mexican street food, not a sit-down restaurant, and it moves quicker than most full-service spots in the terminal.
Prices stay in the low $ tier, which is rare for an airport. You can build a small meal with two or three tacos and a soft drink and still land under the cost of a sandwich from the coffee stand. The menu leans simple: tacos, maybe a quesadilla or two, and standard bottled drinks rather than cocktails. Card payment usually works, but keep some pesos in case the terminal acts up.
The signature taco al pastor is the reason to stop. Expect trompo-style marinated pork sliced to order, with pineapple and onion if you ask for “con todo.” Portion size runs more street-stall than US fast food, so plan on at least three tacos for a full meal and two if you just need a quick bite before a 90‑minute hop to Mexico City or Tijuana.
Service is straightforward counter ordering, and food usually lands in under 10 minutes, making this workable during a 45‑minute layover if your gate is nearby in T1. Seating is basic airport tables directly in view of the stand, so you can watch boarding screens without stressing. Since ratings sit around 4.9/5, it generally beats grabbing packaged snacks from the newsstand.
Tip: If your flight leaves in under 30 minutes, ask staff how long al pastor is running; if the trompo is off, switch to whatever meat they confirm is ready so you’re not eating as they call final boarding.
Taco al Pastor