Taquería El Pastor

“As soon as you step into Taquería El Pastor, the aroma of sizzling meat fills the air, wrapping you...”

As soon as you step into Taquería El Pastor, the aroma of sizzling meat fills the air, wrapping you in the promise of something truly delicious. The scent of the trompo slowly turning, the juices of the al pastor dripping onto the hot griddle, immediately sets the tone for an authentic and mouth watering experience. I ordered two tacos, one barbacoa and one al pastor, a duo that turned out to be an explosion of flavor. The barbacoa taco was a masterpiece of tenderness, the meat slow-cooked to perfection, falling apart with each bite. It had that rich, deep flavor that only comes from hours of careful preparation, balanced beautifully with the soft, warm corn tortilla that cradled it. A touch of cilantro and onion added brightness, while a squeeze of lime brought out the meat’s natural juices. The al pastor taco was equally magnificent. The pork, shaved straight from the glistening trompo, had a perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and slightly charred edges, giving it an irresistible depth of flavor. Each bite revealed hints of the marinade's citrus and spice, with a texture that was both tender and slightly crispy on the edges. Every bite was a reminder of why this place is so good. The tacos weren’t just food, they were an experience. If you're looking for authentic, well-prepared Mexican street tacos with flavor, Taquería El Pastor is a spot you simply can't miss.

Moises Treviño Garcia

Apr 2025

“Strong in the Force, the flavors are.”

Strong in the Force, the flavors are. Chicken Torta—tender, balanced, and crisp. Carne Asada Tacos—smoky, succulent, perfection. Choose salsa wisely—mild grants peace, spicy tempts the dark side. Parking, a lot on the side there is. Late at night, empty. Peak hours? Uncertain, I am. Swift service, welcoming space. Return, I must.

Dain Vossar (Galaxy Wanderer)

Feb 2025

“Food is Great here.”

Food is Great here! Service can be better. My favorite is the steak Burrito!

Iris Ramirez

Jan 2025

“Very fast service.”

Very fast service. Lengua is my go to. Burrito is on the smaller side. Horchata is good but a hit or miss some days. Attaching current menu and prices. No splitting checks.

Clarissa Alvarez

Jul 2024

“The chips and guac were a great start.”

The chips and guac were a great start. The tortas were also delicious. They had some of the best tacos de lengua(tongue). The pastor also had a pretty good flavor. The service was super fast and the people were super nice.

Elliot Quezada

May 2024

“Fast service. Great tacos. The Al pastor are the ones you gotta get here. The agua de Jamaica left...”

Fast service. Great tacos. The Al pastor are the ones you gotta get here. The agua de Jamaica left a lot to be desired from for the price, but wasn’t too bad.

Cesar Garcia

Mar 2024

“They live up to their namesake.”

They live up to their namesake. The al pastor tacos were great. Plenty of meat. Feb 2023 had the 3 taco meal. Delicious. Thought the check out proces is a huge bottle neck. The carrot mix was great. I'll b back

Gerardo Aguirre

Nov 2023

“I tried the cheese quesadilla and I liked it.”

I tried the cheese quesadilla and I liked it. The chips were so yummy Good Mexican food

Abdulrahman

Oct 2023

“The absolute best el pastor tacos with amazing tasting salsas.”

The absolute best el pastor tacos with amazing tasting salsas. Just yummy.... And the steak and egg breakfast, the full enchilada, just really yummy. The service is also friendly and very helpful. Go with loved ones and friends, don't go alone.

Maikol Akintonde

Feb 2023

“Fresh, Clean Taquería Reasonably Priced, Delicious If Netflix taught us anything (Taco Chronicles)...”

Fresh, Clean Taquería Reasonably Priced, Delicious If Netflix taught us anything (Taco Chronicles) there are DIFFERENT TYPES of tacos Al Pastor. Yes, food preferences vary, and maybe tacos are not Mexico's national dish. But, it's more than reasonable to say, Al Pastor is crown jewel of tacos. Tacos Al Pastor brings out fervent opinions unmatched compared to the much simpler prepared carne asada. Therefore, just because this place makes Al Pastor in a style that is not your favorite, does not warrant saying the food is not good. In fact, the crowds that have regularly fill this place for years will definitely disagree. Al Pastor starts with the Pork. Who can write the pork here is not always fresh, moist and somewhat charred? The Al Pastor is served hot, with soft tortillas that are fresh and strong, along with 2 choices of specially made house sauces that are full of ingredients. Tacos Al Pastor is, and has long been, the specialty of this restaurant. But, there is more... The restaurant is spotlessly clean. See the photo. It's an operating room. With Chicago's taco prices soaring, the prices here are fair. You still get the standard 2 sauces, limón and FREE chips (which some places are now charging 1$ per basket! (Zaca you know who) The restaurant is confortable, spacious and the large tables are spaced out, not crammed together. There is free parking. Look at the uncensored photos their customers have posted. Nothing is out of place. The plates of food look delicious, and the restaurant is spotlessly clean.

david wilson

Jan 2023

“Probably the best tacos I've ever had.”

Probably the best tacos I've ever had! They are so delicious I can eat them all the times!

Jamie (JESUS Freak)

Dec 2022

“Great parking , open late , definitely taste authentic highly recommend tacos.”

big red allen

Sep 2022