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Empellon Al Pastor

Mexican Restaurant, Bar, and Taco Restaurant$$$$

East Village, New York

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Empellon Al Pastor

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Ranked #7 for chorizo in New York
The folks at Eater and New York Post like this place. Would you agree?
"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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Chris ArnoldMarch 2, 2016
Avoid 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?
Olivia SlutskyFebruary 9, 2015
Great spot for some tasty tacos and tequila with a laid back vibe.
Andrew FurmanNovember 5, 2014
Great tacos. Tastes just like I'm in California (if only the tacos were $1 instead of $4)
David GreenbergerFebruary 23, 2016
Al pastor so worth it. As close as it gets to the real thing in Mex
John ClineJanuary 1, 2015
Been here 50+ times
These tacos are so good, you'll need a change of pants. Get the Al Pastor or Tripe.
Susan ClaxtonJuly 21, 2018
Cheeseburger 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, 2014
The namesake Al Pastor taco is pretty primo. Just order three of those. Guac too.
Ruby AnayaFebruary 7, 2015
Just get the Al Pastor tacos. Don't bother with anything else, you'll just want more al pastor.
Kimmie OhhDecember 9, 2019
Get the tacos al pastor! Such friendly service here!
Carli DJune 26, 2016
Spicy cucumber margarita is delicious. Also try the chorizo taco.
ReetMarch 29, 2015
Tripe, beef tongue and bacon taco: sounds weird, tastes delicious.
Rachel RMarch 27, 2015
Delicious tiny tacos and really good sauces/salsas for chips.
Alex RobertsonOctober 15, 2017
Yep, al pastor is the best--over chicken, chorizo, and pork tongue
Harry DavisJune 23, 2015
al pastor - marinated rotisserie pork with salsa, cilantro, and onion
Kira FisherMarch 7, 2016
delicious margaritas and micheladas-- queso is not bad either
Ana AlanisNovember 10, 2014
Tacos al pastor and house michelada. That's all you need.
Dustin LeeMarch 10, 2016
Tried 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.
Swift SwiftFebruary 4, 2016
Al Pastor and Short Rib tacos are the best
J LSeptember 5, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Two words: Cheeseburger tacos - you will thank me.
Willem Van LanckerOctober 20, 2016
Expensive but solid street tacos.
Amy ShackelfordFebruary 6, 2015
Solid taco place but not amazing vegetarian options! Great ambiance though.
Melissa FordAugust 20, 2016
Great for a casual outing with friends.
Giovanni D'PalmaNovember 9, 2014
Been here 25+ times
The pork was seriously impressive. The taco pastor left me saying mmm with each bite.
Steven RevellJuly 26, 2015
12 dollars is too much for this little drink why there's not a happy hour on the weekends
Leo GonzalesJune 13, 2016
Loved the chorizo and cheeseburger tacos!
Raphael LangenscheidtJuly 9, 2015
You can do better around here. If you go, do the margaritas and tacos al pastor.
Dan TorresNovember 13, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Al pastor is great but don't ignore the potato and chorizo taco
Sonia GrobmanMarch 5, 2015
Great late night food. Guac is served on paper plates
Suited RebelMarch 27, 2016
Ordered via UberEats. Quick delivery and the food was hot but we found a hair on a taco. Kinda ruined the meal.
Casey SchoonoverAugust 9, 2015
Best Al Pastor tacos in NYC, hands down!
Kate FurmanApril 27, 2015
Good for a quick taco bite, if the lines aren't long.
Guillermo FrancoFebruary 28, 2016
Michaladas 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.
Amanda KellyFebruary 20, 2015
Fun spot! Check out the tour before you go! Read more
Julia San JuanFebruary 15, 2016
Al Pastor and Chorizo tacos are the bomb.com
MikeFebruary 3, 2016
The guacamole had good flavor but it was served ice cold.
Missy MackeyDecember 29, 2022
Good happy hour margs and tacos
Humberto OjedaOctober 12, 2015
Margaritas with pueblo viejo blanco are the best!!!! Really cool place!
Chef Shack Bay City, Carrie SummerNovember 16, 2020
Brenda is beautiful and amazing!
christine dApril 12, 2015
happy hour on a Saturday until 7pm - drinks were 2 for 1👍
Sam WinnickMay 6, 2015
The Al pastor taco is my fav!
B ForsterNovember 3, 2014
Best al pastor tacos I've ever had
Jean McCarthyJuly 26, 2016
Tacos and cocktails.
soniaNovember 6, 2014
Vegetarians: nopales are better than mushroom tacos
İpek A.December 27, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Delicious tacos but they are not that good for margaritas...
Bria LangerOctober 5, 2018
Cheeseburger taco. It’s magic.
Ashley RoseDecember 7, 2014
Micheladas for every taste
miles lennonJuly 1, 2016
Tacos only OK but good beer selection
DishEnvyApril 28, 2016
May be the perfect pastor taco
AditiFebruary 1, 2016
Al pastor taco 💯💯💯
Massimo ScapiniJanuary 17, 2015
It takes a million years to order food. Arrives in seconds after that.

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