Empellon Al Pastor
Mexican Restaurant, Bar, and Taco Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
The experts at Eater and New York Post recommend this place
"As others have said, you can't go wrong with the Al Pastor Tacos!"(23 Tips)
"Two words: Cheeseburger tacos - you will thank me."(5 Tips)
"Try the beef tongue taco and pork al pastor."(5 Tips)
"Special Micheladas are all worth it, especially Andrew Zimmern's!"(10 Tips)
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Andrew FurmanNovember 5, 2014Great tacos. Tastes just like I'm in California (if only the tacos were $1 instead of $4)
David GreenbergerFebruary 23, 2016Al pastor so worth it. As close as it gets to the real thing in Mex
Chris ArnoldMarch 2, 2016Avoid the castanon cider at all costs. Unless you really love Spanish cider. Wouldn't you rather have some delicious nachos for your ten bucks either way?
Susan ClaxtonJuly 21, 2018Cheeseburger tacos are good. The food and drinks are decent. They had ONE bartender working the whole place (food and drinks) so the service sucks.
Crosby HarbisonOctober 20, 2014The namesake Al Pastor taco is pretty primo. Just order three of those. Guac too.
These tacos are so good, you'll need a change of pants. Get the Al Pastor or Tripe.
Ruby AnayaFebruary 7, 2015Just get the Al Pastor tacos. Don't bother with anything else, you'll just want more al pastor.
Dustin LeeMarch 10, 2016Tried chorizo, al pastor, and tongue tacos - all the meats are dry and lack in flavor. Margaritas are made with clearly cheap tequila. Turn around and leave.
Amy ShackelfordFebruary 6, 2015Solid taco place but not amazing vegetarian options! Great ambiance though.
Steven RevellJuly 26, 201512 dollars is too much for this little drink why there's not a happy hour on the weekends
- The pork was seriously impressive. The taco pastor left me saying mmm with each bite.
Suited RebelMarch 27, 2016Ordered via UberEats. Quick delivery and the food was hot but we found a hair on a taco. Kinda ruined the meal.
Al pastor is great but don't ignore the potato and chorizo taco
Raphael LangenscheidtJuly 9, 2015You can do better around here. If you go, do the margaritas and tacos al pastor.
Guillermo FrancoFebruary 28, 2016Michaladas are (literally) sweet. Mexican micheladas are not sweet. Salsas are not hot. Mexican salsas are hot. Chorizo is grounded meat. Mexican chorizo is not grounded meat.
Humberto OjedaOctober 12, 2015Margaritas with pueblo viejo blanco are the best!!!! Really cool place!
Delicious tacos but they are not that good for margaritas...
Massimo ScapiniJanuary 17, 2015It takes a million years to order food. Arrives in seconds after that.
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Closed until 1:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
- Fri
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 1:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 1:00 PM–Midnight
(646) 833-7039
View menu on https://www.empellon.com/al-pastor
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Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Yes
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