Mexican Authentic Taste Muy sabrosa comida! Had to come try the Tacos Al Pastor #3 Customer service is great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is very peaceful, if you want some music they have a music console.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyday specials. read more

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Always good for a home cooked taste! Bonus that it's close to home. Staff is nice! Always attentive, gets the order right and friendly! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Home in the wall that's never changed since they opened which, in my opinion is great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean, friendly, Food is always good and it's familiar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Exactly what I need. read more

Tacos Al Pastor - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Real Mexican food. My chile colorado still has the laurel leaves in it--that's when you know they cook like your grandma. Great customer service. Clean. read more

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The restaurant is called Al Pastor so it has to be the star of the show right? The pastor was marinated and you can taste the char which I wholeheartedly enjoy. The marinate wasn't super super flavorful but I did taste the adobo chilis from marination. I wouldn't claim this to be the best Al Pastor ever but it was definitely good to watch and satisfied my cravings. I ordered Asada tacos as well. I didn't enjoy it as much because it was tougher and chewier than I'd like. Both tacos came with its own container of red and green sauce. Every restaurant is different but for here, red was spicier than the green. For sides, I ordered a cheese quesadilla, Horchata Fresca, and chips with guacamole. The quesadilla was basic, nothing special about it. It had a bit more oil on it than I would expect/like. The horchata was very light and subtle. It was more on the refreshing side. Though it was labeled under a Fresca, I was thinking it would be a bit creamier/more flavorful. It was light in sweetness (could also be from the ice melting from a hot day) and was very Fresca like. I enjoyed it because it was perfect for the weather but if I was looking for a more flavorful horchata, I would wait until I go somewhere else. Finally the chips and guacamole was good. I could tell the chips were made in restaurant because of the oil it had. The guacamole tasted great however it didn't have a freshness to it. It could be older guacamole or the fact that they added pico on top of it which altered the flavor and consistency. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a great interior with authentic decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When I went on a weekday it was not that busy so I was able to get my order promptly. read more

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I love this place! The food is delicious, the prices are great, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere is chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has a really nice, homey feeling to it[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and our server is always the best. A true hidden gem. Will always come back! read more

Even though the site says that they do not take reservations, grateful, they do. Granted I physically went in and reserved a table. I am sure calling in will be fine. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the decor and murals in the restaurant. Felt at home[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The food was delicious and price was fantastic! Very reasonable for a party of 14. The service was friendly and responsive. Parking was not an issue because the lot is huge. We will definitely come back for family gatherings. read more

ordered a breakfast bacon, egg and potato burrito it was bland. had to drown it with salsa but salsa bland as well. husband ordered machaca even though it had onions and peppers it was bland. been going there for many years but have been disappointed. time to try other places read more

I was invited to this restaurant for a lunch I ordered a taco chicken salad ( a classic ) unfortunately the tortilla shell was to oily, The guacamole taste like frozen , no like fresh home made it ( it's what I expected in a Mexican restaurant) The pico de gallo was a chunk of tomato and onion with a little cilantro with out any flavor. The size of the salad is good and the price very reasonable. The service take time and in the end we need to go to the counter to asked for to go boxes and pay the bill. After the waitress served our food we didn't see her again and only 4 or 5 table was occupied in the entire restaurant. Maybe was a bad day I don't know but is hard now for me to thinking in give to this restaurant an other chance. The dining looks clean but very outdated read more

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You know you're getting really good tacos where you're on the east side. I had 2 regular tacos, one with lengua and one with chicken. Less than $10 total, reasonable prices and friendly service. Would come here again! read more

Came for a party next door and was hungry the dining area was closed apparently so we could only order takeout ... strolled next door to the store and gt chips and soda Im giving 4 stars for flavor alone good tacos are hard to find because competition is literally on corners everywhere they were nothing fancy but the flavor was there for sure! If I'm ever in the area we'll stop by read more

Tacos Al Pastor - 2 chica tacos steak, onion, cilantro - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I was working half a mile away and had time for lunch so I put in an order for pick up. I saw it in the morning when I was driving to work location and felt our paths would cross today. Located in a small shopping center with a decent sized parking lot. It looks very outdated from the outside and the interior had very authentic decor. It's literally named tacos al pastor which is usually the meat I order but I felt a burrito was the best option for me today. Not to mention each taco is about 4 bones while the burrito was under 12 dollars. It was a no brainer for me. The a pastor lived up to its name and highlights but they have onions cooked in which isn't my favorite but I wont complain. One thing that I'd say could use improvement is the rice and beans could use a touch of salt. Which I'm sure would be easy if you dine in. The salsa Verde honestly fixed that problem, very flavorful.. Last, I'd mention the lady that helped me at the register was very friendly and in a good mood despite the long line of people that she dealt with in a professional and efficient manner. read more

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The second star is for the basic but edible vegetarian burrito--it has the basics, but is lacking something like cooked veggies to add flavor. We didn't like either of their salsas that came with it, so that didn't help either. This morning we tried the heuvos rancheros -BLAND- and the chilaquiles - INEDIBLE. My husband didn't take the time to ask if the rice was cooked in chicken broth or the beans in lard, but I suspect in addition to being terrible (utterly lacking in flavor and texture) these meals weren't actually vegetarian. read more

Came here with coworkers for lunch around 12:30 on a Friday. Not that busy so we were seated right away. The chips and salsa were good. Salsa wasn't spicy. The lengua plate was so good. I got the Mexican version sauce for the lengua. It had a little spice to it. Lengua was so tender. Service was ok. Parking lot shared with other business. read more

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They offer menudo only on weekends. It's a lot of work to make it, so totally understandable. I imagine they make a huge pot and serve until it runs our. That being said, why on earth would it take 45 minutes to get out bowls? People came in after us, ordered plates that are prepared per order, and were almost done eating before we got our food. The food was just ok. read more

Good burger deal $7.99, with soda, chips and sala with burger and fries I always get this deal and it never disappoints Get it when your here Better than McDonald's or Burger King And you don't need an app to get the deal read more

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We were in the area to redeem a free birthday drink from 7 Leaves and my wife was craving some Mexican food. This specific place caught my eye on Yelp when I was searching and we went to give it a try. This place seems to be a chain since inside it was actually referred as Tacos Al Pastor #3. Pro Tip* - If you are planning to do take-out, go straight to the register. If you are eating in, just take a seat at any open table. Lots of people (including us) were confused and thought you order and then sit down. [[ Location ]] It's in a fairly large plaza with salons/massage places and lots of parking. It's not an upscale plaza in any case and even the Tacos Al Pastor restaurant had metal bars/slates on the windows and doors. We didn't feel unsafe but I'm not sure if it's the best area as well. [[ Service ]] Service overall was okay. I thought the staff were nice and friendly so no issues there. Minus 1-star for the following reasons: 1.) Got my order wrong - (a) I wanted the 2 Flautas and Enchilada Combo but they gave me only 1 Flauta. (b) I ordered a Large Horchata but the waiter forgot to bring it out but was still included in the bill at the end. I had to make them take it off. 2.) I don't really think they come and check on you very often. When we ran out of complimentary chips and salsa, I had to flag my waiter down to get a refill even though the waiters passed by the table many times. We also never got our water refilled once. 3.) Be prepared to wait. Even though it wasn't super busy, it took a good 15-20 minutes to get our food. [[ Food ]] Despite the not so stellar service, as long as the food is good, I am usually okay. However, even though the store has a "family vibe" to it, the food was just mediocre. However, I guess the price and portions were fair. We ordered: 1.) Flauta and Enchilada Combo Plate I enjoyed the rice and beans and the enchilada but the beef flauta was extremely dry inside. You definitely needed to use all the sauce on the plate. 2.) Tamale and Chile Relleno Plate Chile Relleno was pretty tasty and I liked the green sauce they used. Rice and beans were good as well. [[ Overall ]] Since the food was just okay and we didn't have the best service, I don't think I would go out of my way to come here again. However, it's okay in a pinch if you want some Mexican food. read more

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I wanted to talk about the amazing service I received on Sunday. There were two amazing servers that went above and beyond for me and my family. Their names are Gabriela and Daniela. I know it was very chaotic and my family likes can be a lot, but they treated us so well. Anything we asked for they brought it back very quickly which let us eat our food warm and properly, like we like it. I did not have to ask twice for anything. Gabriela kept up with us and our jokes and made the experience fun. She was so kind. It really matters when you receive good service, and my family was very happy. read more

Regular carne asada burrito was good. Regular lengua taco was good. The carnitas on the regular taco was dry. Great customer service, the lady at the front who took my order was friendly. They also give chips and salsa with your order! read more

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I ordered a carne asada but thought I messed up and ordered a bean and rice burrito. There was like 10 pieces of carne asada. Service was mid. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place looked nice but the food is nothing to write home about.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Having visited this place since I was a young child, I was dismayed by the staff's behavior tonight, which I found to be extremely poor and disrespectful. After a lengthy wait, I requested water for my son and was met with a negative attitude and laughed when I mentioned that I am deaf. read more

Tacos Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Cute little Homie spot hidden by the mountains of Eastside. They're salsa has such great flavor and a nice kick. I have a high spice level and I was very satisfied with their salsa. I got the chilaquiles. I paired it with the salsa and was so good. When the place gets packed the service starts to shift a little down. It's type of place where you sit down an order but you pay at the counter at the end. read more

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Living on the East side of San Jose for over 40 years has given me the ability to appreciate good authentic Mexican Food. They provided a good selection of dishes and all were lower in price than their east side competitors. Service was quick and attentive. The restaurant itself was spacious, clean, friendly and colorful. I enjoyed the Chicken Mole and salsa and chips. Parking was convenient and available . read more

The food isn't that good but the drinks are. The food is bland and the restaurant isn't in the hood so they get away with overpriced mediocre mexican food. I ordered the nachos just to be safe because nachos are hard to mess up. My nachos were basura and the service was lazy. I even asked the server for her name twice and she responded by asking what am I ordering. Them fives be actin like 12's for no reason. She messed up the tip for the team, I tell you that. Servers don't tell their customers their names anymore? I tipped less than 10% because I tip based on service and usually tip 50% if I'm dining alone. They weren't even really busy. I was disappointed. I was sitting there not touching my plate, waiting to be serviced and the server walked by my numerous times. I got tired of having to go to them for service when I was dining in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The brown on brown treatment is ugly![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food and service are amazing. Prices are great too! Love the Caldo de Cameron and Nachos! read more

IMHO Today I had a craving for enchiladas. Went to the former Trine's, now Tacos Al Pastor! Change of name, but inside looks the same! If you want to order food to-go, step up to the counter. If you want to dine in, choose a table and sit down. A menu is taped under the clear plastic tablecloth. Thankfully I had checked on the menu online, so I knew what I wanted ahead of time! Our friendly waitress took our food and drink orders and quickly brought out a basket of chips and salsa. I chose the Taco (al pastor)/Enchilada (cheese) combination w/rice & refried beans, & lettuce. Hubby chose the Super burrito. It was so big, we brought most of it home for leftovers! Food came out quickly and piping hot! Loved the red sauce! Service was fast, friendly, and genuine! We left satisfied!!! We will definitely return! read more

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Tacos Al Pastor receives 2 thumbs up imo!! Since my sister was craving for some authentic Mexican food, she insisted that we come here for lunch. We packed up the toddler, hopped in the car, and made the drive. To my surprise, I didn't realize this tiny strip of business even existed and it was so close to home!!! We came in to a busy restaurant and decided to seat ourselves. I helped myself to one of the many highchairs stacked up against a wall. Menus are conveniently placed underneath a layer of glass that tops each table and we waited for a server. Lunch consisted of: -Complimentary Chips & Salsa -4 Regular Tacos [2 Carne Asada, 1 Chile Verde, 1 Al Pastor] -Carnitas Plate served with rice, beans, & salad Yays: Cost is a pricier than other taquerias but the portions are very hearty. Meats were cooked very well leaving things extremely moist and juicy. While a few employees weren't as friendly, one in particular really stood out and made our visit memorable. Special thanks to the older female employee who checked up on us and made sure we were doing well. Nays: Employees legit seemed to overlook our table. It was hard trying to get service even after multiple attempts to make eye contact. Although the soda was very carbonated, the drink tasted watered down and needed an adjustment regarding the syrups. Food was grand in size, cooked well, but was extremely bland. Salsa is absolutely needed!! Lastly, the business was unfortunately out of lengua. 4 stars overall. I definitely plan on making a return visit. There are a few dishes I look forward to trying but will make it a must to request for salsa to flavor things up. read more

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Good, but nothing special. Waitress seats you, takes your order, and brings your food, and then you pay at the counter when you're ready. Fountain sodas come in large cups. I assume there are refills included, but I didn't get one, so I'm not sure. Great tortilla chips and good salsa, but the salsa portion is small. You can ask for more. The breakfast burrito with chorizo came out piping hot, so you know it was fresh. It's overall good, but the chunks of potatoes were a bit too large and overpowered each bite. The machaca was good. Beef and scrambled eggs. The refried beans were a bit stale; maybe I received a bad batch. Spanish rice was just ok. Friendly staff; lots of parking in the lot. I like that the location is tucked away in the foothills away from all the traffic and buzz. read more

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Dropped by after a long bike ride as it's at the base of Mt Hamilton. What a find! Though no outdoor seats or bike racks, the food and location make up for it. We were there around 2:30 and it was still busy. We had tacos and burritos which were all fresh and hit the spot. read more

Tacos Al Pastor - Super burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! I can't say enough amazing things about Tacos Al Pastor!!! We catered from then for a vegetarian party and they were really accommodating. They even made veggie fajitas which were not on the menu, especially to cater to our vegetarian needs. Here is what we catered: Rice/beans: reasonable price and half trays served 15-18 people. Taste was amazing and they subbed corn oil for lard in the beans so it was vegetarian Cheese enchiladas: served around 15 people, taste was amazing - loved the red sauce on top! Veggie fajitas: like I said before these were off menu and tasted absolutely amazing! The veggies included carrots, zucchini, onions, peppers, and potatoes. They came with tortillas (corn or flour, we got all corn and it was great!), salsas, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo, salad Chips/salsa: standard app, chips were crunchy and not oily so they were addicting!! The amount of toppings for the fajitas was very generous so we used some salsa/guacamole for these chips as well All the catered food was amazing! Even if you are not vegetarian I recommend trying all these items! The ordering and pick up process was really easy as well. All ordering was done over the phone and Gabriella, their main point of contact was really patient at explaining the different options as well as customizing items to make it vegetarian friendly! Amazing service and they were ready exactly at our pickup time!! All the people at the store were very kind and helpful and helped us carry everything to the car as well. I also got the chance to try the al pastor taco (arrived early for pickup just to try more things haha!)! Definitely one of the best al pastor tacos I've ever had!!! So juicy and fresh and flavorful and filling!! The decor in the restaurant was also really cute! Loved the vibes, service, and everything about this family run business!!! read more

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We loved this gem of a restaurant. The people were so friendly and generous. The food is the real deal- delicious and wonderful cooking. Great prices too. read more

i just happen to be in the area and i saw the sign . Went in at 11am no one was there ordered a shrimp burrito . it took 10 minutes Quite disappointed at the shrimp burrito . it was not flavorful. it was $21.75 for a shrimp burrito . it was not worth it . i don't know why this business survives... read more

Tacos Al Pastor - meh - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Whaaaaat in the heeeeezy?! Why have I never been to this gem hidden in the Alum Rock foothills?! I'm disappointed in myself for living on the East Side all my life and yet have never paid a visit to Tacos Al Pastor. And by the way, this is their third location so there are two other Al Pastors (I believe one off of Bascom and one off the Almaden Expressway). Now that we are left with limited choices of outdoor dining and mostly relying on takeout and delivery -- I finally land on a really good Mexican restaurant close to home. Scored. We ordered one Taco Plate (two tacos with your choice of meat, rice, refried beans, and a side of salad) and one large Chicken Soup (which comes with a side of rice and corn or flour tortillas) for about $32. #SupportLocalSmallBusinesses I can't even describe how delicious the tacos were -- topped with freshly made pico de gallo and in crispy tortillas fresh off the grill. I had a couple samples of the Chicken Soup and it was much better than the versions I have tried at other Mexican restaurants (not too salty or oily). The ladies running the restaurant were very sweet and quick to serve on order. Can't beat the prices as you really do get a bang for your buck! I can't wait to return to try another combo plate, or a breakfast item, or a seafood dish. Well, I really just can't wait! read more

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Me gusta el lugar, la comida es un poco básica. Basic food, lots of it, tasty salsa and chips. The torta is huge and fresh! The place is nice and comfortable, spacious and clean bathrooms. Slow service. Lots of strip mall parking. read more

Really delicious place! Every time I come here, I forgot the portions are much bigger than other places. Their quality and meat is really good, and their chips and salsa they give are delicious! The salsa is pretty spicy, but has great flavor. Overall, I highly recommend giving this place a try, I always try to stop by when I can read more

Tacos Al Pastor - Carne asada tacos with a side of rice. I believe the dish in the back is a supreme burrito - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I came in the other morning and ordered a breakfast burrito with Agua Fresca. The drink was the perfect sweetness and the burrito was very fulfilling, will be coming here again. read more

I was looking for a local Mexican restaurant for take out, which also served vegetarian Spanish rice, and this was it! We had many different items and most of us loved the food. Veggie Tostada- nice and crunchy even though it was take out Enchiladas- so good, that red sauce YUM Super burrito, wet style: OMG so good! Totally getting this again! The only eh was that the vegetarian enchilada had not veggies, but beans & rice, which was kinda weird. read more

Fantastic Mexican food! This place serves food that doesn't taste heavy or greasy. You don't feel gross afterwards. The customer service is incredibly friendly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the table decor and wall art feels very authentic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Every time I miss my grandmothers home cooked meals I come to this place. The food here is really good in my opinion. My favorite favorite dish is The Albóndigas! the women here are really nice service is always good as well if you can give this place a try. read more

Ordered a vegetarian burrito with extra beans and no rice. The burrito fell apart because there really wasn't anything in it. Very little beans, sour cream, lettuce. It just wasn't good. Probably because I was expecting more beans to fill it up. The Chavelas came in a huge goblet like they usually do with a Tahin him but it was filled 1/2-1 inch from the rim. Pretty disappointing presentation when you get it. Chips and salsa are a huge plus. I probably ordered all the wrong things... read more

Tacos Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is pretty good. I stopped by on my way home from work. I ordered the taco and enchilada plater. Overall the place is very spacious and you can make reservations for small party. The main cashier seems pretty busy. The waitress is very nice and serves you promptly. I took one star away because my taco was cold. Good food! read more

Tacos Al Pastor - Dining area - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California