Liz Hernandez

This taqueria is awesome, they have real tacos al pastor! 🙌 😋 They're even selling "Volcanes" now, which are basically hard tortillas with melted cheese and meat. But honestly, Gringas are my favorite thing there

Roberto Michael Gomez Duran

Best tacos Al pastor for sure, food is prepared right in front you. Super clean orders come out really fast. Will definitely come back for more.

Devansh Pasumarty

Went here for lunch on a Sunday and the al pastor tacos were unreal. Full of flavor, juicy, and crispy, as well as pretty full portions. A little on the pricier side but worth it and will definitely be back!

Cinthia Vanessa Cebreros Villanueva

Taqueria al pastor is one of my favorites taquerias in NYC, their service is always very quick and all of their offering are delicious. My go to is the carne asada tacos, but my sister likes pastor and my friends usually go for the chicken. So you know every protein they offer is delicious. Their staff is also very friendly and super quick!! Is my saturday after work routine! Please try their tostadas as well.

Celyna Wallace

If you are craving tacos that taste like home, you know where to come now! While I was in the hospital with my daughter, they were my go to spot.

Kenneth Keng

Best tacos Ive had since my trip to Mexico City a few years back. They throw in roast onions ans jalapeno too if you can handle it, and the corn tortillas are made to order in front of you. Better than Taqueria Ramirez frankly.

Jessica Gerbe

delicious tacos, great service, worth every penny🔥 we got the carne asada & al pastor tacos

kiabeth agudelo

Such a great experience. The Al pastor burritos were delicious!! Best I have had in NYC. Tried the volcán, tacos al pastor & birria- all great options!! Definitely recommend and coming back. No wait time, fresh & hot food

Caleb Goddard

Excellent tacos, fast and friendly service, good prices. What more could you ask for in a neighborhood taco joint? I had the carne asada and al pastor tacos. Both were excellent. Perfect for a quick bite. I liked that they cooked the pork for the al pastor tacos on a rotating vertical spit!

+2

Kimberly Lim Legaspi

Taqueria Al Pastor delivers a dining experience that balances authentic Mexican flavors with quality execution. On my visit, I tried the Carne Asada Burrito, an Al Pastor Taco, a Carne Asada Tostada, and a Horchata. The Carne Asada Burrito was hearty and flavorful, with tender grilled beef marinated in citrus, garlic, and spices a classic northern Mexican preparation known as carne asada, or “grilled meat.” Wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with rice, beans, pico de gallo, and guacamole, it delivered both comfort and balance in every bite. The Al Pastor Taco stood out as a true highlight. Al pastor, which means “shepherd style,” blends Mexico’s street food culture with Lebanese influence, using spit roasted pork marinated in achiote, chilies, and pineapple. Served on a soft tortilla with onion, cilantro, and chunks of sweet pineapple, it was vibrant and layered, the sweetness of the fruit perfectly cutting through the rich spice of the meat. The Carne Asada Tostada brought another dimension to the beef, served on a crisp fried corn tortilla topped with beans, salsa, onions, and a creamy avocado sauce. The interplay of textures crunchy, creamy, smoky showed how Mexican cuisine thrives on contrast and freshness. To pair it all, the Horchata was smooth, cool, and lightly spiced with cinnamon and vanilla. This rice-based drink, a staple in Mexican dining, balanced the bold flavors of the food and provided a refreshing finish to the meal. Pricing is higher than your average taquería, but that’s reflective of the neighborhood and in this case, the flavors, portions, and quality make it worth it. Service was warm, attentive, and made the experience even more enjoyable. Taqueria Al Pastor serves a slice of culinary history with every dish. From the smoky carne asada to the sweet-savory al pastor, it’s a spot that celebrates tradition with flavor that justifies the cost.

Rosana Mendes

Amazing tacos, service was excellent, thank you to the chef for encouraging me to try new things in my first taqueria in US and outside :) the metal and Mexican music was iconic. Thanks again!

Washy Wish

Tacos were alright which includes the chicken slightly dry but the guacamole helped most of the tacos that had it (beef, & cactus). Al pastor on the right end, was ok. Tacos priced around $5 each.

Spurthi Kontham

Pricey! But hit the spot. Carne asada was juicy and deliciously garlicky, with a generous scoop of guac on top. The real star was the gringas al pastor — I have had the taco Al pastor before and like it okay but the cheese takes it over the top. Super unctuous, perfect bite. Next time I’d just get the gringa, very filling