Not many vegan options, the dishes are good but very tiny portions, each is the price of a main. £8.5 for guacamole and that will not include chips. Size and price ratio is very off. No takeaway option or cash payment, I would not come here again. read more

I mean, this is probably the best Mexican restaurant in London, when we talk about flavor authenticity. But the value is so terrible, you even have to pay for salsa? The quality of a Mexican restaurant can usually be judged by the free chips and salsa they give you. If the salsa is good, you should stay because the food likely will be too. Everything here is like this. The tostadas and tacos are very good in flavor but they're so small and so they're wildly overpriced. You might as well go somewhere else unless you've got the money to spend. We didn't try the sharing platters though, so maybe those are better value. read more

I should have left when they brought out the "agua fresca". I was expecting agua fresca like I get in Mexico or in Texas instead I got infused water. I was so disappointed because I was expecting authentic food. This was far from it. I went in on a slow afternoon. Food took forever to come out. I will never go back. read more

El Pastor - This was the agua de piña. Looks just like water because it's pineapple infused water. - Mexican Near Me - London, XGL

The place is wonderfully located in front of Borough market but the food is not very good. We ordered chips and guac and while the guac was on the chips were very hard and had a bland taste. The chayote taco was not very tasty and the al pastor was just ok. Not worth the money . read more

Really busy on a Friday eve. Fortunately we arrive at 6:30 and we went for a drink for the 1:30 hours we had to wait so we ended up having dinner at 8, which is fine. We ordered tacos: fish, el pastor (pork), mushrooms, and chorizo. They were all very good, with great flavours. The plain quesadilla was ok nothing special i would order other tacos instead. Portions are not the biggest, or the prices are high. If you come from US you may not like it, specially if you are used to Mexican food with American portions and prices. Service was fine, is a very busy place. read more

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Good food, good service, a nice little restaurant in Borough Market. But pretty small portions for the price you pay. read more

El Pastor - Chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - London, XGL

Great food, speedy service. Amazing atmosphere and lovely staff. Would definitely recommend coming here!

Let me define what I think of tacos first so you will see where I am coming from with my review. Coming from the states and having been to Mexico, tacos are meant to be quick, cheap, good, and filling. Unfortunately, El Pastor didn't meet any of those criteria for me. The taco size were of the right size, but only had one taco tortilla, instead of the normal two, The cost of 2 tacos here, I could've had triple the tacos when I am at home in the states, for obvious reason, mexico would be even cheaper. Then you add on the cost of getting additional salsa, which is normally free, the cost of two tacos really adds up here. At that cost, I would hope that the tacos were amazingly good and blew me away, and it really wasn't, and I found it a few of the tacos really salty. My boyfriend and I certainty were not full after splitting 6 tacos, a small quesadilla and two drinks but having a bill already at 58 GBP, we decided it was not worth it to order more. read more

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The staff is very friendly. The language blurrier caused only minor issues with ordering. The food is very good, portions are small but appropriate for the pricing. The hotter salsas are hot, exactly what we were looking for. It was a relief to get out of the bustle of the Borough Market for a few minutes. read more

Come here if you want to wait an unreasonable amount of time for your food. Came in here in hopes of some good tacos & quesadillas, but instead waited over 30 minutes for our food, while mind you, the staff didn't once come by & apologize or let us know the status of the food. The tacos which came a couple minutes earlier, sat there cold & were soggy by the time all the food had reached the table. The salsa, which usually comes with a side of complimentary chips, had to be ordered separately & came with a whole 6 chips in total. The quesadilla was very greasy & wasn't up to par to other restaurants. The ambiance was pretty nice, but other than that, I would think twice before coming here as there are plenty of other places literally right outside their doorstep in Borough Market that serve a better selection with no wait time. read more

On my visit, I searched and searched for a place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. But every place that came up sounded or read like a nightmare in their reviews. As I was strolling through the Borough Market, I glanced across the street and saw this little gem the day after Cinco de Mayo. I glanced at the menu and then at a couple of dishes being eaten just inside the entry by a few patrons. The Tacos looked real. Surprisingly Real! So I took a table and glanced down the menu. Tacos Al Pastor are a favorite that I enjoy on Taco Tuesday at a little spot in my neighborhood in Arizona. A real taqueria. So I choose those and I was pleasantly surprised. They were very good. Especially for London and for the matter everyplace I've been to in Europe. Their salsas were a little different but very tasty and enjoyable. So the short of it is that this is probably the only place in London with Mexican Food that is close to the real thing and very enjoyable. Forget the other places that pop-up on Google maps and come here. You will be a happy as you can get with Mexican food in London. read more

The food was good, the selection of beers was also good. However my quarm with this so called el pastor.. is the portion size and price. If you are looking to enjoy a spoonful of delish food and nothing else and pay with it with your own coppery blood go to this place. Millionaires only. read more

By far best Mexican we have found living two years in London. Great quality. Reasonable London price. Try tacos al pastor, tinga, guacamole and margarita on the rocks were excellent. Shrimp taco wouldn't repeat but not bad. Great service and taqueria atmosphere. Only downside is that since is in Borough Market only possible on off times and weekdays because otherwise is a huge queue. read more

Went out for lunch here with some colleagues and thought the food was delicious! I'm quite surprised by the other reviews saying that the food was bland... I had the Al Pastor, Choripapa and Prawn tacos, all of which were very tasty. Would strongly recommend the Al Pastor :) read more

yummy food, though some of the plates are really bite-sized, so if you want a full meal the cost can add up. loved the sea bass ceviche and the butternut squash quesadillas. unfortunately our waiter was beyond awful--just openly rude. my friend didn't understand what he said at one point, and it seemed to set him off. he gave the full hysterical diva performance then, fortunately for everyone, handed us off to a different waiter, who was normal. i've been to el pastor before and the service has been fine, though sometimes you can feel rushed. hopefully tonight was just a glitch. read more

Best food we've had in London since we arrived from Los Angeles six months ago - which means we know tacos! The beef short rib was unreal - make sure to add in the rub they put on the side - and the street tacos were excellent. And ask the owners about their relationships with their suppliers - they are changing lives with sustainable practices that will make you want to eat here even more! read more

After walking around London for 5 days and having mediocre meals, I was pleasantly surprised to find this place right at the Borough Market...OMG! The tacos Al Pastor we're amazing! The meat, the garnish, the pineapple, and the tortilla just melted together into a burst of flavor in my mouth. Granted, I'm Mexican, so I know tacos, and these were amazing! We also had the oxaca cheese quesadillas in the traditional blue corn tortillas and the guac and totopos. Everything was great. The service was great! We sat outside on the patio, watching everyone go by. It was a lovely and unexpected lunch! read more

Some of the best tacos in London- not that there's much competition for good Mexican, but these are great. Compared to Texas they don't stand up, but a really good London option. Frozen margaritas as good too. Downside is too pricey, and the chips come in tiny bowls maybe 10cm wide which they charge for refills. Service is mixed, and can be long queues on summer nights read more

DON"T BOTHER. Can't seem to get their $h!} together. All of our order came to the table at different times. VERY LONG between plates...like the type of service a new restaurant that doesn't know what they are doing gives. Also - the carnitas are mushy, not broiled and crusty like real carnitas are supposed to be. Seems like they don't have any REAL connection to Mexican food like their name pretends. The chips are not crisp and fresh tasting like they should be of made fresh. Tastes like they were made yesterday. Skip this place. We only came because Padilla's was booked for the night. I wish we had just had a slice of pizza next door. read more

I called to make a reservation, they don't do reservations. Okay. We show up it's a three hour wait. Makes no sense. Go to Tortilla, there won't be much of a wait. read more

This was a very good Mexican restaurant! I came here for dinner after walking around most of the day, and I was impressed! I live near Mexico, and so of course I was a bit skeptical about the quality of the food being that it's in London. It was in fact very good, and I would definitely recommend it! I had the el pastor: it was awesome!!! The guacamole is also very good here too! The only downside is that it can be a bit pricey. Other than that, I'm glad I ate here! read more

Service could be better- but good for London standards. The menus is small. But, the bit they do they do it right.

I'm inclined to rate this place higher because the food is very delicious, but the serving portions are very small, and the staff is difficult to communicate with. My friend repeatedly asked for something to be taken out of her order (no onions) and it came with them anyway. The portions are underwhelming small for the price, but still quite good. read more

Excellent restaurant located near the market square. Best tacos Ive had. The staff was friendly and service was efficient. FREE unlimited COLD water. Price was reasonable for central London. Would recommend this to any visitor. read more

Great authentic food - the short rib tacos were so tender and very flavor filled. Service was quick friendly and professional.

The food is good and relatively close to authentic Mexican. Portions are very small but flavorful. Broad selection of Mexican mezcal and some Mexican beers as well. Great sopa de tortilla, just as you would have it in Mexico. Not the best carnitas, not even fried as they are traditionally made. Charging for salsas, although is not uncommon in London, is sacrilege with respect to Mexican food. Great service for London standards. Although prices are quite affordable, ends up being expensive due to the small portions read more