Oh man, DELICIOUS! We came on a Sunday at opening because we had heard great things! I ordered the shrimp burrito because I see it in Instagram and it was worth it! I recommend shrimp over fish burrito. The fish had hardly any fish but shrimp was loaded. We also got a potato taco and an al pastor empanada. Wow, the empanada was my favorite, they make the masa in house and the flavor is authentic and delicious. I had the al pastor but want to try the potato and cheese! My husband had an al pastor burrito and did he'd order it again. The salsas are good too! Can't wait to go back. Highly recommend! read more

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Super yummy place for asada, birria, or pastor fries! I was craving some asada fries & decided to give this place a try. I ordered the birria fries, birria empanada & my bf got the pastor fries with a fish taco plate! All the meats were good & quality meat. They have a lil salsa bar you can get your own salsas. The limes & cucumbers were already almost gone but maybe they didn't want to restock it since there was only an hour left til they closed. Enjoyed our meals. The agua frescas were delicious as well! Horchata & pina were our fave(: They're a busy lil spot, found parking right away. I will say they are on the pricey side so just be aware read more

shoutout to my good friend Isabela for putting me on. There's only this joint in Montclair or in the area I'll go to for Al Pastor. - @eatingwithricardo read more

One thing I always liked about Tops and their chili cheese fries is how they always made the box feel full. They would make the small filled to the brim with all the chili cheesy goodness, and the large would just be more of the same so the box would be in danger of toppling over the edge with all of the messy mountain of food. It always seemed worth it because just by looking at it you could tell it was a good amount of food. I wanted to like the Al Pastor fries in the same way. The meat itself was impeccable, with every bite being chock full of pork meat. I think the main problem was it that it needed more fries. You would think the fries would be the easiest to load up a dish like this with, but the layer of fries at the bottom of this container was kind of the thin side. And that led into the next problem, where every bite seemed overflowing with onions. Sauces, cilantro, and meat all were fairly represented. But because there wasn't an appropriate amount of fries, and because the onions were so fresh and strong, that's what I got most of in every bite. It was so bad my eyes were watering from just breathing. And because the proportions were so off, I just don't think this offering is worth the $15 it's priced at. If there was more fries, not only would it have been more filling but all the competing flavors would've blended better. As it is now, I think this is maybe an $11 dish that you might ask for some extra fries to be thrown to get the balance right. The service was good. The employee behind the register explained well what came with the fries and the order got to me pretty fast. The ambience was good, but the space was kind of limited. I wish the dining area was just a bit bigger. I've also never been a fan of food joints without a soda dispenser. Paying $3 for each bottle of Coke is not my idea of inviting. It has the mystique of over-priced concessions at a sporting event. Places that want you there invest in having free refills on soda instead of forcing their patrons to pay for multiple bottles or else go thirsty. As it is, I don't think I'll be back. The pastor is good and I had wanted to try the pastor burrito, but this visit was lackluster so I don't see myself in any hurry to make another trip here. read more

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I've had this place bookmarked forever and finally found myself on this side of town, somewhere I rarely go. So glad I made the trip. I walked in on a Friday evening and was surprised there was no line. I was immediately greeted by a woman who took my order, great service from the start. The two women working were doing everything themselves, from taking orders to making the food fresh, and still kept things moving at a very reasonable pace. I ordered the shrimp burrito with light rice and got the chipotle sauce on the side. They also have a CLEAN self serve bar with salsas, cucumbers, and limes, which is always a nice touch. The burrito was huge and so good. My plan was to eat half in the car and save the rest for later... but I ended up sitting in the parking lot and finishing the whole thing. Every bite had perfectly seasoned shrimp, no skimping at all. The interior is clean, minimal, and has plenty of seating. 10/10, definitely recommend. read more

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The wife and I have seen this place several times passing through the area so we finally decided to try and WOW! Food was amazing! Shrimp tacos and potato tacos were out of this world. Carne asada burrito was great as well. Will be coming back! read more

A gem! We stopped by for the first time on a whim and fell in love. The service is so friendly and warm, that when we were invited to sit and eat instead of taking it to go, we immediately said yes! I got a battered fish quesitaco, potato taco, and bean and cheese burrito. All of it was extremely flavorful, made fresh, and the salsa was great. When one of my tortillas wasn't exactly the order, they even proactively sent a fresh warm cheese tortilla even though I didn't realize the difference! We will definitely add this into our regularly rotation. read more

Al Pastor Taqueria - Battered Fish Taco - Tacos Near Me - Montclair, California

This place is so goooooood. I've been here around 5 times and it's always consistent, great food. The quesadilla and loaded fries are my favorite but it's all so good. They have great sauces, great handmade tortillas, amazing guacamole the service is really nice. I love that you can see them make the food in front of you and that it's fresh. Inside is nice and clean, feels open, not cramped. Love this place! read more

I bought a carne asada taco and a Al Pastor burrito. The taco was okay, the corn tortilla was made in house, which was tasty but the meat was slightly chewy and not seasoned enough. The burrito was good, it had good flavor and was plentiful and the tortilla was good. read more

Al Pastor Taqueria - Al Pastor burrito - Tacos Near Me - Montclair, California

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Omg!!!!!! Theeeeeeee best tacos I've ever had in California....period! Omg! Everything I've had here is Michelin star quality. Even better. Seasoned and flavorful and the masa is heaven!!!! read more

Small casual modern taqueria located not far off the freeway in Montclair. I think I bookmarked them because I saw them on my feeds and their burritos or special items look pretty amazing. I went here specifically for some al pastor tacos on National Taco Day after work, haha. As soon as I came in, I was greeted by some of the friendliest folks. It was an a bit of the later side of a weeknight so I was able to order right away. I got the two taco combo with al pastor, which came with rice and beans and I can't remember if the beverage was included or if I ordered that in addition. They make their tortillas in house so it has that thicker texture and the flavors of the tortilla and the meat were great. The beans and rice were solid and so was the horchata. As far as fast casual taquerias, this place is great. Definitely want to come back and try one of the more insane looking creations they have to offer. Plus, it seemed to have plenty of parking right out front when I was there. read more

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Huge shoutout to Al Pastor and the team! They took amazing care of us during our lunch break from construction. The hospitality was on point, and we were blessed with complimentary bean tacos that hit the spot. The service was fast, the food was delicious, and the overall vibe made us feel right at home. We truly appreciate the love and support -- highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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Had this for take out dinner the other day and it was so yummy. The quality of meat made a difference in these tacos 100%. They also make their own corn tortillas!! They have such a good variety of sauces and salsas, love the heat of these. To eat we had the al pastor, carne asada, shrimp, and crispy potato tacos + rice and beans. My surprising favorite was the crispy potato taco... I am still thinking about it. read more

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I don't like making these but the food had no flavor and for what I got it was a bit expensive. Clean in there tho read more

This is the real deal. Hand made masa. The steak taco perfection. The fish taco tasty. The empanadas are crunchy flaky cheesy awesomeness. The staff is friendly and efficient. Bottled soda only. Nice clean restaurant. read more

Food is always so fresh and good. Service from employees is always great. Love this place!

Stumbled aross Al Pastor Taqueria, and decided to grab a quick bite to eat. The restaurant was very clean and was immediately welcomed with a smile when I walked in the door! They had a variety of different dishes with different proteins. I asked the kind chef what her favorite à la carte tacos were and she highly recommended their shrimp tacos and boy was she right! The shrimp tacos were cooked and prepared to perfection! Although I don't have all the fixings on my tacos due to preference, I very much enjoyed these! I'm so happy that I tried this place out, and I can't wait to come back to try more of their menu! Thank you!! read more

Al Pastor Taqueria - Shrimp Taco - Tacos Near Me - Montclair, California

Stopped by Al Pastor Taqueria and honestly this place exceeded expectations. The food was incredible. You can tell right away they know what they're doing. The al pastor was super flavorful, perfectly cooked, and had that balance of savory and a little sweetness that just hits. What really stood out though was the service. Everyone was welcoming, quick, and genuinely kind. It didn't feel rushed or transactional at all, which is rare these days. They made the whole experience even better. Everything came out fresh and fast, and the quality was consistent across the board. This is definitely one of those spots you come back to without even thinking twice. If you're anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and check this place out. Easily one of the better taco spots I've had in a while. read more

Aye ya, sometimes I think that TikTok overhypes things! I have seen this all over social media so maybe that's my fault to get excited before I taste myself. Just got a carne Asada burrito to share with a friend since we wanted something sweet. My friend kept saying there's not that much meat for $15 maybe your half has more. By time I tried mine and I felt same as her not enough meat. The beans were tasty I liked the flavor of those. Too skimpy on meat. The staff were friendly and efficient. Inside was small cute and clean. Overall it was a cute little place. I would like to come back and try again to see if something else catches my taste buds. read more

Al Pastor Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Montclair, California

Social media did me in. Really excited to try and the food was just... eh. $20 for a small bean, rice, and cheese burrito. Salsas were bland. And the aguas frescas were really sweet. I won't be back. Honestly, you can find better quality, portions, for less $$ at the older spots, even the local carnicerias with hot prepped food outdo this spot. read more

So happy to have finally found a local spot with handmade tortillas. We had the Al pastor and fish tacos. Both were absolutely fire. I also love their birria empanada. I haven't had anything like that before but it was the perfect mix of crispy shell with tender birria/cheese filling. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. Also the service was awesome! The guy at the register was super friendly and very helpful when explaining the menu. read more

I had the misfortune of trying this taqueria and left extremely disappointed. We arrived around 3 p.m. the restaurant was empty, and parking was plentiful. We were both hungry and excited to try the tacos since the reviews looked promising. The place was clean, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The cashier, in particular, was kind, informative, and made sure to check for any allergy concerns, which I appreciated. However, the food was a major letdown. The prices were the first red flag nearly $5 per taco. But I thought maybe the quality justified the price? I ordered two asada tacos and one pastor taco, while my husband went with the pastor burrito. Given that the restaurant's name features pastor, we figured it would be their specialty. When the food arrived, I was met with three mediocre tacos. The portion size was small, and the presentation was unappealing. First, the street tacos came with only one tortilla and not two... Second, the meat barely covered the tortilla, extremely skimpy. The tacos had just a sprinkle of onion and cilantro, and overall looked carelessly put together. For size reference, the meat portion was the size of my index and middle finger, and even the lime wedge was almost the same size. Flavor wise, both the asada and pastor were disappointing. The asada was tender but bland had potential of it were to be seasoned correctly, while the pastor was oily, mushy, and completely lacked seasoning. The creamy cilantro sauce that came with the pastor tacos tasted mayonnaise, practically a mayo taco with a dash of onion and cilantro. My husband's pastor burrito was no better. It completely fell apart, forcing him to eat it with a fork. To make things worse, the burrito was mostly beans and rice, what is typically known as a filler when skimping out on meat. they should just call it a vegetarian burrito at that point. The only positives were the good horchata and the small salsa bar with a few decent options. Also the tortilla might be made in house but they are not made to order. We saw the cook pulling out the tortillas from a stack of premade tortillas. Overall, this place was a huge disappointment. These are not authentic Mexican tacos, they're overpriced, money hungry, and leave you hungry tacos. As a first-time visitor, I would never recommend this restaurant. Unfortunately, it feels like they prioritize profit over quality. read more

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This place is such a mess the guy taking orders so lost you can tell he has no idea what he's doing,order takes forever,and when I ask for my order they give me attitude,over priced like is a good restaurant they serve you an a cartoon plate aguas Frescas not cold enough I'm sorry for that price it should be a better service. And cashier "Joseph your pathetic don't explain to much. read more

Have come here a few times food is solid but the price is too much for the portions you get. For a side of extra sauce it $2.50-$5.00.

Today was my first time to Al Pastor Taqueria. Wow! Absolutely delicious. I ordered the potato taco plate. I'm in heaven. So fresh homemade beans tortillas potatoes. As well I had a delicious Jamaica. I'm going back to try their other delicious foods. read more

So I just came from this taco spot and the tacos have good flavor with the handmade tortillas. I ordered a shrimp taco and al pastor taco the only complaint is the taco needed more meat and the shrimp taco needed more shrimp as well and we waited 25 minutes for our order overall the flavor was good and salsas were good to I had the hottest one. read more

The food was good, the staff was nice, the salsa was HOT just like I like it! My only real complaint was pricing. We had two burritos and a side of chips and salsa and two bottles of water. We paid $41 for lunch. read more

Food was 10/10 Everything was fresh, Delicious, and hot! Smelled amazing all of the flavor in each dish was spot on! The service was amazing the manager here is a lovely woman she told us about the business and how the Tortillas are made in house! You can definitely taste the passion in each dish. It's very bright inside the decor is authentic and cozy tables and chairs good music and I like that you can see the chefs making the food. Definitely my go too spot from now on!!!! The Birria Empanada was my favorite so tender yet crunchy because of the toppings and the fresh Masa shell! read more

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The place of called Al Pastor... I ordered an Al pastor burrito today. I ended up receiving a bean and rice burrito with a pineapple spear to convince me it was Al pastor. WTF? How is this place still open?Handing over a burrito worth less than a dollar with a smile on their face. They should be ashamed. Better off going a couple blocks further to a street vendor read more

Came on a Saturday night, the customer service is amazing and the music is a vibe and the atmosphere is giving me Guadalajara . Ordered Al Pastor loaded fries and Beria empanada. While waiting for my food, one of the employees walked over to me and gave me a complementary queso fresco frijoles taco, so thankful . Every item on the menu are fresh and made from scratch, They even packed my condiments on the side so that my empanada stays fresh, another plus is that they also cater, I will be returning and will continue to support . Happy customer read more

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If there was a 0 star option that's what I would rate this place! Literally nothing was good from this place and I was wondering why it's still open! If you go once you are definitely not going back. Trash food overpriced food!! At least the staff was friendly read more

This place really does is right. 100% the best pastor anywhere in the area for miles. They actually set up a vertical spit AKA "Trompo" everyday. The pastor meat is perfectly marinated and has the most amazing char from the rotisserie machine. All of the tacos and burritos are made with fresh tortillas. These are really good tortillas too. A lot of places make their own tortillas but they just aren't right, too thick, too much masa or they tear really easily. Not here, the tortillas hold the big burritos that they craft and pair exceptionally well with all their meats. Apart from the pastor I would highly recommend their potato tacos, and a churro as a special treat. Honestly you can't go wrong with any of their meats (carne asada is very tasty and good quality of meat as well), all their salsas are top notch, and they have all the fixens available as well. The fish tacos are done nicely along with the shrimp as well (specialty house sauces are very very delicious "cilantro sauce"). Overall, great service, amazing food, and incredible food quality. Make sure to visit on your way to or after Costco. They are right across the street. Please note that all my reviews are only conducted after 3+ times of patronage to any given establishment. read more

Love the homemade tortillas. Great food and great service. The place was nice and clean.

If you've ever wanted to eat clean but still feel like you're doing something slightly dirty, Al Pastor Taqueria is the spot. This joint will make your taste buds dance like they just got paid. I had the lettuce-wrapped tacos, and don't roll your eyes my carnitas-loving friend. These things aren't the sad, soggy salad burritos you've seen on Instagram. No, sir. These are crisp, cool, green cocoons of joy holding together tender, perfectly seasoned pastor meat. The tortilla lovers will see the vision. The salsa bar is wide open baby. It's like a festival of heat and tang... pico, roja, and verde. And nobody's watching how many times you go back. Pour it, drown it, sip it if that's how you feel. Freedom tastes like roasted jalapeños and cilantro compadre. The service is cool, friendly and fast. The prices will leave you smiling. You can eat like a king on a commoner's budget. You'll still have enough cash left an ice cold soda pop. read more

I had seen this place be hyped up on social media. I drove a long way to try them out and upon getting there I needed to use the restroom, so I thought I would use the restroom before ordering. I asked for restroom code and the employee (male) tells me "The restroom is only for customers." That made me uncomfortable to be put in a category. So I did tell that employee "That was rude. I was going to buy something but with that attitude I don't want to anymore." So I left. This is not the only place and no matter how hyped up something can be, if the service isn't great, my money can be spent elsewhere. Came to the Taco Man, also in Upland, instead. That place was awesome and delicious. read more

We ordered tacos, quesadillas, and a burrito, and everything was delicious and satisfying. The restaurant is clean, the portions are generous, and the friendly atmosphere makes it feel like a family owned place. I highly recommend it and hope their business keeps growing. read more

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This taqueria has real Mexican food and the friendliest staff! I come here often and get the Al Pastor taco plate combo and always struggle to decide between and shrimp taco or steak taco a la carte because they are both sooo good. If you know and love quality this is the taqueria for you! The Al pastor flavor is the best in the area, the steak is a classic that they perfectly season and their grilled shrimp is perfectly marinated omg so bomb The service is always great, the place is nicely decorate, clean and worth the wait while they make your order. read more

Ordered the pastor burrito. It was a big burrito full of rice and beans, hardly any meat. Hilarious for a place called Al pastor. $17 smh

Great food, slow service. The crew tried, but they trip over themselves with everyone doing everything at the same time. The food though...

Had an asada taco, meat was not tender, chewy. The chicken was ok, could use more flavor. $9 for 2 tacos, probably won't come back.