Friendly staff and very good tacos on handmade tortillas. I've eaten so many tacos I dont know what to say about them but these are really good if you're nearby. They churn them out pretty quickly, they are fresh hot and the meats are tender and juicy. In my opinion they have dialed down the spice level on their salsas but they are good as well. I usually get an asado or asada (chicken or steak) taco or volcan. Top 10 tacos in Brooklyn. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is really spacious and they have a bar although the place is super casual and has almost no table service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Exquisite tacos. I was hesitant for a while to come here since it's a white neighborhood and they seem to think they're experts on Mexican food just cause they visited Mexico once. But this place was actually pretty good. I got three asada tacos since the my don't have original goat birria. The meat was tender, juicy and very tasty. Mexican style aside from the em guacamole on top but yeah in the end delicious food. Servers were Latino and very nice and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place was very clean and tidy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Taqueria Al Pastor - Beef tacos and draught modelo. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Tried both the fish tacos and the Al pastor tacos and while the pork is good, the fish tacos are my absolute favorite here. Perfectly breaded, light and crispy on the outside and sooo tender on the inside. Goes perfectly with their horchata, which is also very good. read more

Great service, good prices, great happy hour! I walked in on Monday afternoon to get a quick bite and tried the pescado taco and the Al pastor tostada! I liked the pescado taco enough but loved the Al pastor! I'd definitely comme back for their hh prices too! read more

Taqueria Al Pastor - Pescado taco and Al pastor tostada - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really solid. I had a nopal asado burrito, which came in a flour tortilla with rice, beans, grilled cactus, and some veggies. It was plenty flavorful, especially with the spicy green salsa on the side. For about $20, it made for a pretty filling meal. This is definitely one of the better Mexican food options in the neighborhood. read more

Disappointing portion. Half of what the Bushwick location gives!! Maybe because it was delivery? Maybe because it was busy? read more

Taqueria Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was happy to see a parking space right out in front. So I could finally try the downtown location of one of my favorite taquerias. The staff is just as friendly as the location in Bushwick and the food is just as good. They do offer other items that the other location doesn't have such as fish tacos (very tasty), but it seems their tacos are smaller. This is definitely confirmation of getting good tacos in the area! read more

Taqueria Al Pastor - Inside- front counter - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Maybe a good consistency for tacos, but each piece of al pastor was a little small in my opinion. Overall an okay amount on the plate but each piece was mostly the crispy ends. Good flavor but considering the number of taco trucks in the area it runs a little more expensive. +1 for including chips and guac with the plates, plus an option for a tortilla too? read more

Taqueria Al Pastor - Al pastor Plato Al Pastor/ Marinated Pork Plate - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Tacos were good & staff polite. I had tried their Birria taco & fish taco. The Birria taco doesn't come with the consommé which is odd because it's typically served with it, however when I asked about it, they told me it doesn't come with it (you have to pay separately for that) but gave me some, which was nice. I also tried the guacamole & chips & that was also good. A colleague told me about this restaurant & I would return. read more

I love Tacos. I was starving and when I saw this restaurant I decided to check it out. I remember the restaurant that was there before this one. I had the chicken, steak and fish taco. I'm not a fan of fried fish with tacos. I decided to give it a go and was reminded of why I don't like it. It's to greasy. I like grilled fish on my tacos. The tortillas were a little thinner than what I'm used to. I didn't know a tortilla could be that thin. I did have to wait longer than I expected. Someone with a higher number got served before me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance caters to the Mexican experience. I like it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They weren't bad but they are not my top taco spot. read more

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I ordered a chicken and al pastor burrito from here! I thought the burrito was subpar - there are a lot better options around the area, so I don't think I'd come back! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They are very busy and have a lot of seating, so it is a good option for more of a sit down![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Taqueria Al Pastor - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food was great. The carne asada was the best I ever had. The waitress Luz was amazing. read more

My chicken tacos were tasty, [[HIGHLIGHT]]love the atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] & great service throughout my short stay for lunch. Will be back for a drink or 2! read more

Taqueria Al Pastor - Chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Taqueria Al Pastor is such a solid spot for quality tacos and burritos. My absolute favorites are the fried fish and birria tacos. The fish is fried perfectly and comes out super light and crispy. I always get the tacos with everything on them as they always add the freshest sauces and toppings. For burritos, I love al pastor which has the perfect balance of sweetness from the pineapple. Also, they have a great selection of dinks like Jarritos and their homemade tamarind as horchata drinks. read more

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LAURA IS THE WROST . SO not cool , I came in speaking a 2nd language. Not sure if that why but she just told me there was gonna be a two hour wait. As soon as somebody came in looking so good speaking good English & looking white she got a table right away. Honestly please check who you hire ! So not cool . I am from LA and I don't get this kind of service out here I come to visit New York first time ever and this is the kind of service I get. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food is aight & ambience is good but the service made it bad[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Really good taco spot. Really liked the Al pastor. It was tender, flavorful and not dry. The pollo asado was just ok but probably wouldn't get it again. Not much flavor to it. My bro really liked the carne asada. I think Los tacos no 1 is still better though. Nice spacious area. Bathroom situation is weird cuz it says you need a code from your receipt but there was no code. I had to ask the employees for it. read more

Taqueria Al Pastor - Al pastor and carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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A solid taco place if you're ever in the mood for some traditional Mexican tacos and drinks. So far I've gotten the tacos al pastor and the birria and both have been excellent. They also carry grilled cactus tacos and mushroom tacos for the vegetarians. Of course they carry the Mexican cokes which I am a huge fan of. I'm also a huge fan of their Michelada's and margaritas. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. If you've got a hankering for real tacos in the Brooklyn Heights area definitely come here! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]A bit too noisy, but you don't go for the music, you go for the food and the tacos are phenomenal![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] $4.75 per taco. read more

Taqueria Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A mixed review of a taqueria of I ever had one to date. The al pastor tacos are really the ticket here, as the name implies. Tasty meat, good pineapple flavor, and you certainly plenty of both. To put it up against their birria tacos I was something I had to try. Unfortunately, this is where it lacks. The taco is nicely filled but the birria meat is bone dry. There is no juicy meat and it has no cheese in it, making it quite unappetizing. It is unfortunate because the price is good, three of these for $10. Sadly the birria taco is not good as the al pastor. I thought about going up to the counter and getting another taco like the pollo or carne asada tacos, but I stopped just short, thinking, if the birria taco is dry, what does that say about their other tacos? Los Angeles it is not. I will keep looking. read more

Taqueria Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really good burrito. I stopped by for a quick lunch in the heights and was very pleasantly surprised. Got a chicken burrito, and the whole thing was good. Good tortilla, good rice, good chicken, good spicy salsa verde. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The chairs kind of suck if you're fat, but lots of seating, and the staff are friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I lived in California for a while and this tasted like a CA burrito. Would definitely come back. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Latin music, brightness, and colors welcome you as you step inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service at the counter was quick. I got 2 al pastor tacos and she got two pollo asado tacos - both with eve on them. They were filling, a little spicy, and just delicious. read more

Now let me tell you something, if it's 1 thing I know is a good ass fish taco and baaaaaby this here is the truth. Now let me start by saying it was crowded which is often a testament to good food in NYC. But with a crowd comes a wait time and I waited a good 10min for my taco. Oh I only order 1 taco, cause I wasn't wasting my money on more than one of it wasn't good. And I don't care if it's only $5/taco Now back to my 10min wait, it seemed like forever. But once I got my taco I was hooked. I went back the next day and got 2 more lol. So if you're ever in the Downtown Bk area and want a good cheap meal, come here. read more

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The best spot in downtown Brooklyn service was amazing !! I was astonished and had so much fun on my birthday today

Hard to beat this place for quality and freshness. The fish tacos are outstanding and come with a so y mayonnaise and fresh pogo de gallo - lime slice and cucumbers. The tortilla is freshly made. Service is friendly and fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music was a bit loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But that's ok when the food is so good read more

My go to!! Pricey but worth it and everything 20dlls in nyc now. I always get their chicken burrito with guacamole on the side! I do not like their green salsa and always ask for their regular red one. Figured I should write more reviews for nyc places that are my favorite. Also their beans in their burrito taste homemade. I'm Mexican from Texas border so very picky with my food and avoid usually Mexican food in nyc. But when you like a spot it's gold! Simple burrito but spot on. Love that they don't like random stuff in it like others. read more

Taqueria al Pastor is a new-ish addition to Cobble Hill. The layout reminds me a lot of Los Tacos #1 with a similar ordering and dining concept. The service was really friendly and it seemed like everyone enjoyed working here. All the food is made fresh and it took about 10min for the food to be ready. I was hungry and almost ordered 3 fish tacos, but I'm happy I only ordered two. They were big! Very generous with the portion size and amount of fish. The fish itself I was a little bit disappointed by, there was a huge amount of breading which is something that I don't like with fried fish tacos. If the breading was a little bit lighter, it would've made the taco much more delicious. Would definitely come back to sample more menu items! read more

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This taqueria opening up a few blocks from my apartment is the best and worst thing to happen to me in a while. On the plus side, it's the real deal. They have actual, authentic, delicious al pastor tacos, with a trompo rotating back there like it should be. In fact, all the tacos are absolutely on point. The fish is fantastic too. On the minus side, I'm going to be plus size. I was trying to do this thing where I didn't eat all the food all the time, but being able to waltz over here for incredible tacos at any time of day is really going to be a problem. Things You Should Know: 1. They serve up their tacos on one tortilla, instead of too. I like this, but it does get a bit messy. I might rock a plato one day just to see how that goes. Or a volcano, or a gringa. Although those might not help me not make a mess. 2. Apparently the 'volcanes' on the menu are like a tostada covered in melted cheese, then topped with the rest of the stuff. The 'gringas' are two tortillas with melted cheese and the stuff. I had to ask. 3. My kid thinks the pollo tacos are too spicy, but she's like three years old and can't even handle black pepper. That said, she did keep going back for more, which speaks to how tasty they are. 4. The sign says Taqueria & Bar, but the bar isn't open yet. Maybe when this whole pandemic thing blows over. 5. I'm going to be in here a lot. I'm probably the guy hunched over in the corner dropping onions and salsa on his pants. Not the homeless one though. I smell marginally better. read more

I was a little skeptical looking for taqueria on the east coast as I have them in abundance on the west coast. Absolutely worth the try. First time i went for i had 3 Al Pastor Tacos. omg so damn good. I ordered a plate an Al Pastor plate for dinner a couple days later. just as good. love it! simple menu, good service and delicious food. read more

Taqueria Al Pastor - Al Pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Exactly what the neighborhood needed. A super solid, affordable and damn tasty place Mexican place! Gotta first give a shout out to the staff, always super kind and engage the customer so you get exactly what you want. Props to them! I've been here a few times. I've tried the fish, cactus and chicken tacos. Big fan of the fish taco and the cactus one is pretty good as well, gotta a pretty decent kick! I've never been a huge quesadilla person but there's are really good. Comes with great cheese, good veggies and guacamole with your choice of protein. Honestly can't go wrong. They have a bunch of other options to mix and match and again, for the area, this is an affordable lunch/dinner option. read more

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The first time I came here which was very soon after they first opened, I stepped out after seeing the taco prices. However on another night, I decided to finally get food here as the place is pretty popular and I went with one their rice plates/plato de arroz as I found this is probably a better deal for dinner as along with the meat, it also comes with either corn tortillas or tortilla chips as well as a variety of other things (beans, cheese, salsa, guacamole.) I believe it was 15.99 or something similar which isn't cheap but then again it is Brooklyn Heights so what are you going to do? As per the namesake, I went with the al pastor. Al Pastor refers to a type of pork grilled very similarly to Middle Eastern shawarma in a mix of Mexican spices with some grilled pineapple and after waiting for maybe 10 minutes or so, the food was ready and the portion size is large. As the other reviewer noted, the al pastor was surprisingly spicy. Usually I find a lot of places tone down the heat and I am glad that there was a ton of flavor here. There was maybe a bit too much cheese below the meat as it got a bit overwhelming but overall it was very tasty. The tortilla chips were fine though I would definitely go with the corn tortillas next time and the guacamole was good. Not the best I have had but still tasty and better than a few of the other places nearby and definitely with fresh avocado. A lot of people here might complain about the prices but this is Brooklyn Heights and I think it was fine at least for the plate. I see comparisons to Chipotle but the latter is much more Tex-Mex and the food quality at that place is much worse by comparison (at least in terms of the meat quality and flavor (but then again I dislike Chipotle.) All ranting about that other worse chain aside, the food here is very tasty. I'm not exactly sure whether it would have been worth it to buy a taco because of the prices but for the plate, I found it to be a good deal especially if you're looking for something spicy, fresh, and tasty. read more

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Mexican approved! My mom (who's from Mexico City) and I came here after we walked by and she spotted the trompo and was like we HAVE to go in. Dropped in for a couple of quick tacos Al pastor and they did not disappoint. The meat is tender and tasty, the seasoning is perfect, and they are actually kind of spicy (I don't think they're too crazy but you might want to ask for them not spicy if you can't handle heat, they're definitely above mild/medium. The staff was extremely friendly and all spoke Spanish, which is a good sign. The restaurant is spacious, clean, and nicely designed. Will definitely be returning and bringing friends. Also - someone wrote in a review that the tortillas were soggy, and I feel that's either a lie or they got REALLY unlucky. The tortillas were pretty darn crisp and fresh for ours. I definitely want to come back and try the gringas. read more

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Cuando fui hace 2 semanas mi experiencia fue muy mal. cuando fui la cajera no atiende bien la gente, se va a hablar con sus compañeros y deja la gente ahí esperando. súper mal servicio , los tragos están buenos como la muchacha los prepara. deben de mejorar en la cajera y el servicio al cliente. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Se ve que es buen ambiente el lugar pero te das cuenta de la gente que trabaja ahi, te quedan viendo y no te toman la orden; se burlan de ti.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] No te da buenas vibras la cajera como atiende la gente ( Laura). read more

Best, spicy salsa in NY. Serves alcohol. Needs to make menu more accessible. That's all folks

Takes a bit long to get food but worth the wait . A bit pricey but quality is great and [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance is always clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And staff are nice read more

10/10 absolute banger. Was in New York for 48 hours and went out of my way to eat here. One Al pastor burrito and one tamarind michelada, and your night is set. This place is so tight I wish they had one where I'm living. Much love for the people who work here and the passion they put into this establishment. read more

Pretty solid and pretty tasty tacos! I read the other reviews and was in the area, so I dropped by. Had to try "the best al pastor taco you can get in NYC" as I've seen it described here. I bought 2 al pastor, 2 steak, some chips & guac, and some jamaica and horchata for myself and my partner. Spent about $35 with tip, so pretty decent for a filling lunch in NYC. The food came out quick and we sat in their outdoor space. Not as nice as their indoor area with all of its colors and music, but we had room to spread out at least. The tacos, unsurprisingly, are their best feature. I have to admit, I am hard-pressed to think of a single other taqueria that makes better Al Pastor tacos. I've tried at least a dozen restaurants, food carts and other joints across 3 boroughs so far (Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn), and yeah this Al Pastor is at least as good as some of the best I've tried elsewhere - if not better. Each one costs about 4-5 bucks and it's huge - it takes careful maneuvering to get a good bite in and not have it crumble to pieces. It's decently spicy too - which I love, but my partner doesn't. So if you're not into spicy food, be sure to tell them - or do like we did; just have the steak of chicken options, which weren't spicy. Their chips and guac were decent, but I've had better at other places so I'm spoiled now and have pretty high expectations. I enjoyed em but wasn't blown away. The cold drinks were tasty and I'd order them again for sure. Particularly on a hot day. If I lived in the area I'd be eating their tacos pretty regularly! read more

Taqueria Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Such an odd dining experience. The counter is in the front, you're served in actual plates but have to seat yourself and expected to clean up after yourself at the same time. The bar is glass with blows my mind, who cleans that area? Who knows. The birria tacos are not all that, the tortillas are handmade, you can literally see them making them, doesn't distract from how subpar these are to any truck in queens. This is not a colonizer writing this, I'm not yt. Maybe they cater to you, if that's a point of contention. read more

Taqueria Al Pastor - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I loved the food my friends and I ordered the other night from Seamless. I tried the chicken burrito which was delicious and a huge portion enough to share - for me at least. The chicken was flavored very well and I liked the pinto peans - it was filling and fresh tasting. The meal came with a unique medium spicy salsa added a kick to everything. The fresh-made chips and guacamole was very good and came in a paper bag which I appreciated. Drink wise - the Jamaica tea was a little sweeter than others I've had but was still delicious. It was my first time trying horchata and I really liked it. The drinks were large size cups and we felt a good value. I can't really comment on the service or ambiance as it was delivery - but everything was packaged well and arrived hot. The restaurant looks great, I'd love to visit! read more

It's good. Staff is friendly. The price is decent for the area. The flavor was spot on with the salsas. I had the red and the green. I got a al pastor (pork) Burrito, it was good . It doesn't come with anything. Chips would be extra. Would I come back Maybe it wouldn't be my destination. But if I'm in the area and suddenly hungry lol. read more

Taqueria Al Pastor - Al pastor burrito and 2 salsas - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Very tasty al pastor! The taste and texture was perfect, super juicy with nice smoky charred bits. The burrito was massive, it filled me up for a whole day and was totally worth the $15. I loved that it came with guac. If you want a solid burrito, skip Chipotle and go here instead! read more