This place has such good Al pastor tacos and salsa we stopped by again within a few days. Their asada tacos are pretty average and we didn't care for the campechana (mixed) tacos. The huarache was good as well. It's in a cute little food court and since it's just a few steps away from a Rancho market you can stop by for some pastries after. Or get an ice cream right across the way. read more

El Morelense - Asada tacos, Al pastor tacos, campechana tacos, and the huarache - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

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I had a el pastor torta. So good! I do wish it had sour cream and queso ranchero to add a little more unff, The El Pastor meat is great though! 10/10 Salsas are very good too! read more

These al pastor tacos are my favorite in SLC and possibly Utah. Worth the drive every time. Staff is super friendly too.

Wasn't sure where it was located at first. This place shares the building with Rancho Market. Park on the east side. The place is not impressive but man the food made up for it! We had the chicken quesadilla and the pina queso pastor tacos and everything was SO GOOD!!! Will be back! read more

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Al pastor tacos are amazing. Haven't tried anything else. And a friend told me nothing else is as good there. But I'll definitely be coming back. PS: Enter the east side of the building. Looks like you're entering a granite credit union. It's just a mall. read more

This taco shop is in an international strip mall behind rancho markets. Yes, it's mostly Spanish speaking only but it's amazing food and it seems to draw a crowd. The meat to buy is pastor all others are just ok busy still good! I just like more char in my meat. The salsa is spicy! I love it, but beware, it's actually spicy. If you are in the area, this place is definitely worth a try! You can eat in the strip mall. There are bathrooms upstairs to the end of the building otherwise there's a handwashing station right next to the taco shop! read more

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Stopped by for tacos while in SLC because - wait for it - a Tik Tok influencer told me to. I was glad I had time to stop by because the hype is real. Coming from New Mexico, I am no stranger to good Mexican food. The tacos here are the real deal. The pastor and campechano tacos were the best. The asada was, admittedly, just okay. The asada meat didn't have any crisp/char to it and didn't seem very high quality, so I'd recommend opting for other meats. The salsas were also good, especially the red salsa that had a nice kick to it. The staff were very friendly and handled the high volume lunch hour very well. read more

El Morelense - Pastor, asada, and campechano tacos - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

This is the best Al pastor tacos in the valley with a fresh agua grace to boot? Too good

Don't let the rundown strip mall atmosphere steer you away from El Morelense. Their street tacos are really good. I got the Carne Asada, but should've also tried the El Pastor. They have you put on your own toppings so everything is in the corner. This place is definitely worth checking out for some Mexican read more

I'm knocking this place down a star while the food is still excellent the prices have gone waaaaaay up. This makes the value not as good there for I can't give it 5 stars. read more

El Morelense - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Al pastor anything and everything is amazing!!! Torta, burrito, quesadilla, tacos...all of them are perfection.

Food was outstanding! We had the al pastor quesadilla and con queso! Both delicious! Highly recommend! Don't miss this gem!

So good! If you are looking for delicious al pastor - this is the place. We also tried a fruit smoothie which was good but way too much sweet liquid to go with food for me and we had a cheese quesadilla which too was the perfect crispy outside and gooey inside delicious. All the food is made to order so it's always fresh and hot when your order is ready. The location is in an indoor strip mall that's attached to a local Latino grocery chain store. You order at the counter and then call your number for pickup when it's ready. There are tables available adjacent to eat-in or they'll pack everything for take-out. The staff is friendly and was helpful with our questions. We've been back several times since our first visit. read more

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Very delicious!! Good prices and food portion is great! So much food, glad ill have leftovers for later. Must try!

A container full of tacos was a sight for sore eyes after being out for most of the day. My brother discovered this place through a Facebook group and they claimed this spot has the best al pastor tacos... and they were right. At $2.40 or $2.50 (can't really remember) it was a bit pricey for a taco, but honestly they did not disappoint. At first glance the al pastor looked dry. After I topped it off with garnishes and salsa, my worries were soon dispelled. Every single bite was addicting. The thin slice of pineapple really tied all the flavors up together so well. The pineapple really elevates the taco. The red salsa surprisingly has a bit of a kick to it if you prefer a bit of heat. I also ordered an al pastor quesadilla, but it was mediocre and a little on the lighter side. I would pass on the quesadilla. A bit on the pricey side per taco, but let me assure you that it is definitely worth your money. read more

Great customer service and amazing juice! It's in the location of the mall so the seating area is in the middle. No wait line. read more

El Morelense - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Don't sleep on the Al Pastor tacos here at El Morelense. They are still as amazing as ever. I love that these are prepared with a Lebanese influence and spit-grilled vertically. Pastor con queso y pina is still my favorite and the only thing I ever get, but their Tortas and other tacos are also great choices. The red sauce is the best salsa in my opinion since it's the spiciest and just how I like it. Check out their website to order ahead and have it ready for pickup at your designated time which is super convenient! read more

El Morelense - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Love the al pastor tacos. Look at that big piece of pineapple! It fits perfectly in a folded taco and won't fall out when you take a bite. The meat has nice flavor and is easy to bite Into and chew as well Ample seating. Pretty quick service. read more

El Morelense - Al pastor! - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Comfortable place to dine in food is always excellent, and the pastors are absolutely tasteful. Great customer service.

This is my favorite Al pastor in the valley! Sooo good! I wish the salsa bar was a little better though. read more

El Morelense - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

fabulous food my favorite Mexican restaurant Love the staff at the South Jordan location read more

Their tacos Al pastor are bomb, sauces are even better! They are packed every now and then but the wait is definitely worth it read more

This place was soooooo close to a 5-star but not quite the best tacos I have ever had. That being said... if you live in the area and you need tacos and you need what you crave... delicious meat dirty tortillas (dirty in my vernacular just means messy so calm down weirdos)... go for it. Al Pastor is a top-notch taco, nice sweet kick from the pineapple that makes happiness pour into your stomach. The quesadilla was a nice touch too with some of their spicy ass guacamole sauce. Go easy on it brothers and sisters. THE VERDICT: This is a really short review but what is the point of going crazy... look at the pictures... the pictures tell half of the story with tacos does the picture look good? Did I throw some onion and cilantro on there with sauce... you got to go and try it. And if you don't... why are you on yelp. get off and stop wasting your time reading my boring reviews. read more

El Morelense - Tacos and quesadillas were fantastic... Too bad I live so far away. Pastor chorizo and asada - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

I decided to take a walk in the Latino mall because I was curious what was in there...well, best decision ever! I found this gem inside and I am so happy it's near my work place. It is amazing. Ordering here is pretty simple, their menu is on the wall and you order at the counter. They'll call your number, sometimes in Spanish, but if they know you don't speak Spanish then they'll be calling it out in English. The first I came here I went straight for tacos. What else would I go? Their carne asada is really good. The beef is tender and the tortilla is super good. Even though their carne asada is amazing nothing beats their al pastor. It was tender pork grilled on a stick thing and there a piece of pineapple they top it with...amazing! The second time I decided to switch it up and go for their mix huaraches. It's a huge masa base stuff with beans. It's topped with the meat of your choice (in my case it's carne asada and al pastor) and vegetables, sour cream and cheese. It is amazing. And huge! Eating half of it was super filling for me. Totally worth it. If you want the typical salsa topping, they do have a condiment bar. I do recommend the light green sauce, but be careful, there is a spicy kick to it. Totally worth coming here. Totally recommend read more

El Morelense - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

I visited on a Sunday at 1:30pm, and although it didn't look overly busy, I waited a long time for my food. It looked like many of the people in front of me had very large orders, so that was likely the reason for the hold up. I received my food 30 minutes after ordering, while felt like a really long time to wait for some tacos. As previous reviewers have stated, the restaurant is inside of the Rancho mall on the East side of the building. Parking was a bit of an issue, but not a huge deal. I ordered 2 al pastor tacos and 2 carne asada tacos. The al pastor tacos were, sadly, cold. The meat had a good flavor, but I didn't really enjoy them because they were not hot. The carne asada tacos were not very flavorful, but I imagine they would have been better if I were able to handle any of the super spicy salsas on offer. Overall, I was very disappointed. If I return, I will probably try a torta, or maybe add cheese to the al pastor tacos. There's nothing better than a great taco, and I'm SO sad to say I did not find one here today. read more

El Morelense - Carne asada and al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

In town from Las Vegas NV for a friend's wedding. We were craving street tacos and my wife and I found this restaurant on Yelp with so many great reviews. So we had to try this place. We The best pastor tacos and cabeza tostadas. Just remember its located in a indoor mall. Luckily we got there before noon as the line was over 15 people deep. But don't get discouraged line moves fast and most definitely worth the wait! The staff was very friendly too. We will definitely hit this spot again tomorrow read more

El Morelense - Tostadas de Cabeza - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Well...what to say but danggggggggg. This is some legit joint. Ordered a ton of food and all were great. Them al pastor tacos were delicious and especially after they throw it back on the grill for a little more crisp. Who would had thought that a slice of pineapple with the meat would be awesome. Add some of that smooth green sauce with it. The quesadilla for both carne and al pastor were tasty too. That cheese is the real deal. We also got the hauraches and it's a larger version of a taco, but the shell is double thick with some beans in between. Different from what I'm used to, but sold too. Also had the guac n chips which were a nice start. The place is located in a mall. So, don't be nervous! Friendly service and plenty of tables. Overall, I would totally return to this place! Well done in Utah! read more

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O M G!!! I dream about the el pastore alambra w/pineapple & cheese! Definitely flour tortillas. C/S is great South Jordan location Always clean! Their pickled carrots are the bomb! read more

The al pastor tacos were possibly the best I've ever had. They come with a slice of pineapple on them. The meat was so incredibly delicious as well. The location is inside the mall that rancho market is in. This place is on the east side of the building. There was a line on Saturday night that moved really slowly. Just a heads up if you're looking for something fast. Totally worth the wait, though!! Honestly after eating the al pastor tacos here I've been thinking about them non stop. Also, the salsas are so good! The yellow one was my favorite! Go here and get the al pastor tacos!!! read more

El Morelense - Al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

The Al pastor tacos are to die for! They grill everything fresh when you order so there can be quite a wait. There's always a line of people here so be prepared to wait but it's sooooo worth it. This place is as authentic as it gets and it's one of the best tacos I've had and I've had plenty in California. We've had the al pastor quesadilla too. It's good with the cheese but the taco is still hands down the best thing to get there. Don't bother with anything else. That is so what people wait in line to get. read more

Great food, great service. I'd say it's a hidden gem, but it's always packed in there, so it's not all that hidden. Anyways, Best tacos al pastor in the country! read more

Hands down, this location has the best al pastor tacos!! I'm grateful for my friend's recommendation about this place. The cashier was friendly at the counter and can communicate well in English and Spanish. The wait time was around 6-10 minutes, which is worth the wait. You can also grab the necessary condiments at a specific condiment station to really enjoy your tacos. I REALLY REALLY enjoyed the thin strips of pork that were marinated in spices, onions, and chilies. On top of that, the underrated star for this taco is pineapple. I'm normally not a pineapple person, however, this is an exception for this wonderful creation of this lebanese style of tacos. The other layer is crispy and I enjoy every bite of it as the fats and juices drip down my plate. This location is in a small plaza, so not too difficult to find. There is plenty of seating in the area as you listen to the many conversations around you (primarily in Spanish). read more

El Morelense - Front - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

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Saw a Yelp review on here and just had to try it! Went with 2 of my younger brothers and we ordered a ton, we weren't aware that the food was so expensive. Definitely awesome fresh tasting food with not many tables free to sit out with lunch rush. The fresh beet and celery drink was excellent. My only complaint is that I wish they had a restroom nearby to wash all of the hot sauce I spilled down my mouth and shirt. LOL Their variety of sauces can't be beat, I loved trying all of them and couldn't decide which one I liked the most. read more

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Soooo delicious! Best Al Pastor tacos ever! Great price! Our new favorite place! 10/10 recommend! Thank you so much! We absolutely loved every bite! And be careful with the sauces because they are spicy lol but we loved it! read more

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Well this is a super legit taco place. Their al pastor and cabeza tacos are some of the best I've ever had. The whole operation is legit, really. My only con is that all of their salsas are spicy beyond all reason. But not a bad spot for some real tasty tacos at a solid price. read more

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I had the best and most creative Al Pastor taco that I've tasted here. It's hiding inside this strip mall that faces a small food-court-type-thing, inside. Not super typical. If you like tacos and particularly Al Pastor, which I know you do or else you wouldn't be reading this, then order three or more. They go down so easily. That slice of pineapple is the tops! read more

El Morelense - Al Pastor Taco - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Best tacos I've ever had! And I'm feeling the under the weather so I can't taste very well, so that's saying a lot! Pros: super tasty al pastor tacos, with a great price. Best al pastor tacos I've ever had! Cons: took 27 min to get my order, I had about 5 orders ahead of me. However, that was only a couple times, typically its about 5 minutes unless theres a big lunch rush. read more

El Morelense - Best al pastor tacos ever! Also asada, chorizo and pollo - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

First time trying this place and I thought it was delicious. I had the carne asada tacos. The meat was juicy and flavorful. Not to mention they pack on A LOT of meat for just one taco. I had a total of three tacos and I was full by the second because of all the meat they give you. & Their red sauce is perfect. The perfect level of spice and flavor combined. Usually sauces are either wayyy too hot or not hot at all but this was just amazing. Compared to other places I have gotten tacos, this is so far my favorite and I would definitely recommend it and def return. read more

Traveling trough the area during a family road trip. My family and I picked a variety of meats to try on our tacos. Really good food and great prices. read more

El Morelense - Carne, al pastor, lengua, chorizo, quesadilla. - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Another new inductee into Jeff's Top 5 Taquerias (a list I started compiling tonight) - this place consistently has some of the spiciest salsa & meat seasonings - a real stand-out when it comes to heat! I've tried the al pastor taco plate, and the al pastor huaracha (with the meat de adobada (does that mean marinated or something I guess?..?)). I would definitely suggest trying a huaracha - they're huge and delicious. I'd like to see you finish one (you will thank me). And do not forget the salsa - especially the tomatilla salsa which is some the spiciest salsa verde I've ever had!! read more

El Morelense - Ay papi - Mexican Near Me - West Valley City, Utah