Empellón 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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These tacos are so good, you'll need a change of pants. Get the Al Pastor or Tripe.
The greatest bar in East Village? Yes. The bartenders are the greatest people you’ve ever met (Spenny & Catherine)
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.
Crosby HarbisonOctober 20, 2014The namesake Al Pastor taco is pretty primo. Just order three of those. Guac too.
Ruby AnayaFebruary 7, 2015Just get the Al Pastor tacos. Don't bother with anything else, you'll just want more al pastor.
- The pork was seriously impressive. The taco pastor left me saying mmm with each bite.
David GreenbergerFebruary 23, 2016Al pastor so worth it. As close as it gets to the real thing in Mex
Raphael LangenscheidtJuly 9, 2015You can do better around here. If you go, do the margaritas and tacos al pastor.
Julius TarngDecember 5, 2014Yaaaaaaaas so good. Legit corn tortillas, great michelada (emoticon w yuzu)
Amy ShackelfordFebruary 6, 2015Solid taco place but not amazing vegetarian options! Great ambiance though.
Al pastor is great but don't ignore the potato and chorizo taco
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.
Steven RevellJuly 26, 201512 dollars is too much for this little drink why there's not a happy hour on the weekends
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!
Wade VAugust 4, 2016Overpriced and NOT good. The queso tasted like a cheap BBQ sauce, and the margarita was $15 and the worst I've ever had. I've drank hundreds of margaritas... and I didn't even finish this one.
Delicious tacos but they are not that good for margaritas...
Lain MdrapAugust 17, 2018Pork tongue tacos were the best. The service wasn't good, bartender miserable, tables not wiped down. Mediocre sauces and water hidden in the back
Marino De La CruzJuly 15, 2019Went in and was completely ignored asked for the menu. 11 minutes went by and still no one seem to be concern to take my order. Need to improve their customer service.
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Open until Midnight (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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No
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