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    El Asadero

    4.5 (82 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Horchata freshly made
    Daniel M.

    Stopped by here on a vacation and so glad I tried it. The burrito was great value but made so well. The horchata was delicious and I regret not getting one for the road. I'm definitely routing though here next time I go!

    This burrito is huge and tasty . So good  Carne asada
    Janice A.

    I've been here twice already and I've had good experiences both times. This place is hard to find because it's not close to the sidewalk you have to drive in to the lot. The duo in the front is awesome they're so nice greet you with a smile. The carne asada is so tasty and the Birria burrito is good. I asked for consume with it. Definitely coming back for more when I'm in the area.

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    Roger V.

    Came for lunch with my wife and place was very empty only two other people in here. The space is very big and open. The menu has enough options that you're guaranteed to find something you'd like. The pastor meat was delicious with good flavor and the lengua wasn't overcooked! The salsas are delicious but there is one that definitely has a kick so beware if you're not into spicy food. Sensory level at this place was a 1 but this is during lunch time.

    Birria burrito
    Andy S.

    I love this restaurant! The food is so delicious that I always feel obligated to leave a review because more people need to know about it. The service was great and fast. I ordered the birria burrito with chips and both types of salsa. The chef also included a cup of consommé to dunk my burrito in. Really fantastic stuff. If you like authentic burritos this is the place to go. You will not find burritos like this at chipotle.

    Veggie burrito

    I got the veggie burrito that was delicious. He got the carne asada burrito that he loved. She got chicken enchiladas that were great. The staff were great! We will definitely be back

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    Sandy G.

    Came here to try out their burritos since this place was in the neighborhood. Food - my fiancé and I ended up ordering one of their breakfast burritos, an asada burrito, and tacos al pastor. Overall, the value you get for the burritos is awesome! The burritos are BIG and relatively cheap compared to many places. For breakfast burritos, you can choose from a couple different meats, but we decided to get a burrito with both chorizo and bacon for an additional cost. Even then, the burrito came out to less than $11! The taste of the breakfast burrito was pretty good and the portion is very filling. However, the burritos have TOO much potato, which throws off the proportions and it's easy to get overwhelmed with the potato taste. My advice is to ask to go light on the potatoes or skip them all together. The asada burrito was also really big and comes with rice and beans. The meat itself is good, has a nice seared taste, but could benefit from additional seasoning. The same goes for the rice and beans. The al pastor tacos were probably my favorite part of our order. The meat was cooked well and it was pretty good. I'll likely be getting more of this next time. Service - service was very friendly and I really like that it's a family owned business. There were only three people working there when we arrived, with only one cook, so it took a little while to get our order. However, we didn't mind the wait too much because it's a smaller restaurant and they were working hard to fulfill all the orders while doing the best job they could. We appreciate that! They also had great music playing, so that helped pass the time quickly. Location - the inside of the restaurant is very spacious and reminds me of many of the restaurants I've visited in Mexico. Definitely nothing fancy but functional. Giving this place a 4/5 because they are customer service focused and you can't beat the value of those burritos!

    Al Pastor
    Paul M.

    Can't believe he lets another taco truck use his space out front, his food is so good! Super cool guy and tasty food. The Al Pastor burrito is great. Birria is killer too. Tons of space inside and does catering and large events too.

    Enchiladas
    Anthony C.

    Been wanting to try here for a long time and finally did. We order 3 pastor tacos, enchiladas, and a chicken burrito. Came out to $29..57....a bit pricey. The pastor tacos were super fire! The red and green salsas were good, green wasn't spicy but really good flavor. The enchiladas were really fire, I loved how they were put on the flattop to crisp-up. Really nice touch there. But the beans were sad. The burrito was a really big size- didn't get a pic :( The chicken in the burrito was really Smokey and gave me a bbq'd at home vibe. Definitely will be back, but I'm not a fan of the price, or the fact it doesn't have them listed anywhere(that I saw). My receipt didn't have them either.

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    Asadero is really that spot on the Avenue. They have the best horchata. The service is friendly and warm.

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    AMAZING legit al pastor burrito. Nice people, authentic taqueria. Will have to try tacos next time.

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    Great food, big portions, fresh ingredients. Theres a food court that offers a great selection. The service is fast and friendly.

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    Definitely my go to burrito spot! Large portions, reasonable prices, friendly staff, and amazing salsa! What more can you ask for?

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