Al Pastor Papi

Mexican restaurant · Union Square

Al Pastor Papi

Mexican restaurant · Union Square

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232 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Mexico City-style al pastor, flame-grilled asada, shrimp, nopales  

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232 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 Get directions

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232 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 Get directions

$10–20 · Menu

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San Francisco’s New Restaurant Openings - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Al Pastor Papi is a former food truck that has landed a brick-and-mortar near Union Square. The menu includes tortas, tacos, and burritos, all available with the titular spit-roasted meat as well as carne asada, shrimp, and nopales." - julia chen 1, patrick wong

https://www.theinfatuation.com/san-francisco/guides/new-san-francisco-restaurant-openings
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Al Pastor Papi - Review - Union Square - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Al Pastor Papi is a former food truck that has landed a brick-and-mortar near Union Square. The menu includes tortas, tacos, and burritos, all available with the titular spit-roasted meat as well as carne asada, shrimp, and nopales. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Julia Chen

https://www.theinfatuation.com/san-francisco/reviews/al-pastor-papi
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Free Food, Discounts for Federal Workers Affected by the Government Shutdown in the Bay Area | Eater SF

"Mexico City-style taco stand Al Pastor Papi is giving away two tacos and one agua fresca to federal workers every day until the shutdown ends." - Janelle Bitker

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Lamarr English

Google
Ecstatic that Al pastor Papi now has a brick and mortar. Their food truck put me on to some of the best tacos in SF. I recently checked them out for lunch. I got a burrito and a vampiro taco. Everything was pretty solid, it came out to $25. The burrito was so huge, I had to take it home for leftovers. I’m really rooting for them and hoping the new location does well!!

Kristin N

Google
SF has been gifted the treasure of Al Pastor Papi and the whole town is sleeping on their good luck. This place is a very short walk from Powell Station BART, so East Bay tacos aficionados don't be afraid to make the trek. Incredible tacos. My husband had a burrito and he has been raving about the pastor. The red and green salsas are creamy, a tad sweet, and so tasty. The highlight tho -- STRAWBERRY HORCHATA. So complex, tasty, and delicious. We all fought for a sip. Very friendly staff. Nice seating. I will absolutely be back!

Cesar Silva

Google
One of the best taco spots I’ve tried in the U.S. — truly top-tier quality across the board. I’m originally from Mexico and a huge foodie. I’ve had tacos all over Mexico City, Querétaro, and Guadalajara — and Al Pastor Papi is easily one of the most authentic and high-quality spots I’ve come across outside of Mexico. The pastor is the clear standout — incredibly flavorful, perfectly crispy, and deeply authentic. But it’s not just the meat: the tortillas are fresh and high-quality, the cheese is rich and well-balanced, and the salsas are absolutely on point. Every ingredient complements the next — nothing feels like an afterthought. If you’re serious about tacos, this place is absolutely worth the visit.

Isis N

Google
When I saw this place had opened up, I was excited to give them a try. I’m glad I stopped by, but I left feeling a little underwhelmed. The burrito was okay not bad, just nothing that stood out. As for the chips, I honestly could’ve gone without them. The portion was tiny, and they tasted stale, like they came from the bottom of the bag. I really wanted to enjoy the full experience.

Juan Antonio B

Google
Authentic. Hip. Not fussy. Reasonable prices. Delicious food. And it’s still only their soft opening. I will be a regular. Glad they are downtown.

Katie

Google
Have loved this place since the food truck! Congrats guys! Shrimp burrito Tijuana style 10/10 🔥

Lizzethe Barcenas

Google
Perfect place for lunch. I got a vampiro and 2 tacos. I was a big fan of their taco truck and i’m so happy they have a permanent location. It’s so close to union square and it’s easy to get to. The restaurant has a reasonable amount of tables and standing areas for a quick bite. They have a good option of drinks like mexican coke, aguas frescas and more. I only got the all pastor meat but they have other options for protein. I see myself coming back weekly cause the tacos are so good 😋 I love the fact that they use two tortillas per tacos, as it should. They also have different spicy levels for their salsa. We spent a little under $50 for 2 people.

Stephanie Leppo

Google
Run, don't walk, to Al Pastor Papi! I can't recommend this spot highly enough. If you haven't been yet, consider this your official sign to go--like, right now. I had the chicken burrito bowl and the vampira taco, and wow... flavor explosion! My taste buds are still throwing a party. Located near Union Square, this place has a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. It's spotless, full of good vibes, and the staff--including the owner--are genuinely kind and attentive. Al Pastor Papi isn't just a meal, it's an experience.
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Patsy L.

Yelp
Went here for lunch with some coworkers on a Thursday afternoon. The line wasn't too bad. They have inside dining. The service was great. The guy who took my order was really nice. I got 1x chicken taco w/corn tortilla (I think it was corn). They overload it with meat so it's hard to eat without it all spilling out of the tortilla. It was good though. I just wish they had salsa to put on it. It came with some time of sauce but it was lemon tasting. It was so hot that day that I got the strawberry horchata. It was too sweet for me. I heard the matcha horchata was good so I might try that next time. Also, I got a grilled chicken bowl to go. It was good as well. I would come back here.
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Michael H.

Yelp
I tried the gringa taco, one with al pastor and one with carne asada. The carne asada taco wasn't anything special, but the Al Pastor taco was very good. I would go back for Al Pastor. They charged me $10 for the Al pastor gringa taco versus the $8 price on the menu, so I would recommend checking your receipt.
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Tina A.

Yelp
I've been following Al Pastor Papi for years and so this review is for the new brick and mortar location on O'Farrell. Walked over to the location from 7th and Mission. Ordered a burrito, vampiro taco (nopales) and a matcha horchata. I've only had tacos from this place, so I wasn't surprised by the quality and flavor - it's consistently good! Nothing is underseasoned. The menu has descriptions of items. The salas are some of the best. If you're accustomed to super burritos, this burrito may seem small to you. The quality of ingredients and flavor are the stars of this menu. I ordered a prawn burrito and was pleasantly surprised to find that the prawns had a unique flavor: pastor! I'm thankful for the option to add refried black beans, because it's not common in Mexican restaurants that I frequent. The ratio of meat to other ingredients in the burrito is balanced. I'm not sure if the flour tortillas are homemade, but this burrito made me feel like they were. It was soft, chewy, and perfectly browned. Lastly, the matcha horchata was great! Nice, green, and cinnamon-y. The location is about 2-3 blocks up from the Cable Car turnaround and to the left, across from a ramen house. They take tap payments, nice lighting, bathrooms, and adequate seating. Staff and owner are very nice!
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Benson C.

Yelp
One of my favorite burrito places in the world, been going since they were doing food trucks. Their Tijuana style burrito is the thing of dreams, I especially love the shrimp when ordering this burrito, it's a burrito without the rice and beans and is just packed with meat and cheese with the sauce. One of the best places to eat near union square
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Sophia L.

Yelp
Lawd, those tacos were fire! I had tried their truck once at a foodie event and honestly wasn't that impressed. But I decided to give them another shot at their new storefront on O'Farrell and they did *not* disappoint. I ordered two crispy tacos: one al pastor and one chicken. The meat was grilled perfectly, with a nice charred finish and super juicy, not dry at all. I'll definitely be back.

Stephanie L.

Yelp
Run, don't walk, to Al Pastor Papi! I can't recommend this spot highly enough. If you haven't been yet, consider this your official sign to go--like, right now. I had the chicken burrito bowl and the vampira taco, and wow... flavor explosion! My taste buds are still throwing a party. Located near Union Square, this place has a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. It's spotless, full of good vibes, and the staff--including the owner--are genuinely kind and attentive. Al Pastor Papi isn't just a meal, it's an experience.
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Oscar B.

Yelp
Took my wife on the cable car to the top. We were hungry so we stopped by . We ordered carne asada taco and prawn tacos and some chips and salsa. The tacos were excellent and flavorful. Chips and salsa were just ur typical generic chips. If ur looking for some tasty tacos . I recommend!
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Jack R.

Yelp
I had high hopes for this place, and for their horchata. Honestly their horchata was so bad I gave one to my friend and I threw mine away after I took this picture. It has a funky sugary after taste to it. Like stevia or something that's hard to swallow. The taco was good, but not $8 good. The meat is standard. Not sure what the hype is. The cheese is standard too. The mango lemonade was way too sweet. 3 stars for average.

Shalyn S.

Yelp
Sometimes the smaller places are the absolute best!! The food here is absolutely AMAZING!!!! If you're in Union Square area (or even if you're not) you must come try it! The crispy al pastor tacos are amazing and the chicken on their regular taco is one of the most flavorful chicken tacos I've ever had!! You must come try this place! The people who work here are extremely sweet and the atmosphere is very chill and fun! 10/10!
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Eden C.

Yelp
Went with the boyfriend & got 4 al pastor tacos-- one of mine was really dry and a bit bland, but the other was juicy & flavorful. So for me, it was just okay. Their al pastor also has a unique flavor to other places I've tried-- personally not my favorite, but that's just my taste. The food truck & owner have great vibes! Each taco was $4? $4.50? Which is pretty expensive imo. I'm not sure I would go again, but my boyfriend really enjoyed.
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Mel S.

Yelp
Got two Pollo tacos here before a warriors game (if you haven't done this before, highly recommend visiting Spark Social food trucks before the game for food options). I was pretty disappointed by the tacos as there wasn't much flavor and the chicken was dry. They had two containers of sauce on the table outside of the truck. Both were sticky and one was basically empty.
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Lunden D.

Yelp
Back home in the 415 ! I am so glad to be back on the soil that raised me ! Tacos is a way of life here in the Bay Area! I had to finally go see the Pastor Master Miguel Escobedo! Food - 4 stars Atmosphere - 4 stars Service - 5 stars Food - I got the Al Pastor Mexican style Taco which comes with Cilantro onions & a double corn tortilla and the Garlic Shrimp Taco that comes with the same. The Pastor literally melted in your mouth and you can taste the love that was put into making it. The garlic Shrimp was good as well, you could taste the smokiness from grill and the garlic butter did the trick. They have a red and green salsa that are self serve. Both salsas were pretty good, though I am personally not a fan a super thick salsas. Red salsa had a bit of heat to it and the green salsa had little to no heat. Atmosphere - located a SF Park Social where there are a variety of food trucks. It's not that difficult to find parking especially if you come at a time that's not really busy. We came Tuesday 12/26/23 during 1pm. There weren't lot of people assuming because it's the day after Christmas. Service - Miguel greeted me from the beginning, he was taking orders and cooking simultaneously with his other 2 workers! I told him I have seen him all over TV & social media. He was so personable & full of energy! When I asked for a picture, he did not hesitate! He knew his customers by name and you could feel his love for what he does. When I come back home, this will always be a go to spot ! Thanks Miguel !
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Kendall C.

Yelp
The best al pastor I've had in the Bay! My favorite is the vampire taco since it has cheese. It is on the expensive side but the food is high quality and filling. One person needs 2-3 tacos.
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Maria C.

Yelp
OMG !!! this taco truck is amazing!!! It's so good and delicious! They catered my Son and daughter in laws wedding!!! Must try!!!
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Craig G.

Yelp
We have been wanting to try this spot after seeing it on Check please Bay Area. Mission bay is like a whole other SF. We don't find a reason to come here often. So finally with nice weather we ventured forth, complicated by The Giants opening home series and a game that day. But literally parking car-ma had us right near the actual trucks spot even tho we meandered around checking out all the other foodie trucks This area is so densely populated, the strip upon which this and the other vendors sit is pretty nice. A great place to chillax and pretty much have any food item you could think of. So Bae got her Al pastor burrito first while I spied for a table to sit. I took one bite and pretty much eliminated anything else from consideration. I went back got the street tacos and a burrito sans rice n beans. It was approaching 12 noon and fortunately there was no line yet. My order came out in 7 minutes. Only ate the two Al pastor street tacos and was full!. By far this is the absolute best Al pastor I've ever consumed. Golden in color strips of pork that are tender, salty,fatty ,sweet and succulent. I ate the burrito for dinner later, having tried to heat it up without foil in microwave. Damn if that suckah wasn't still juicy delicious! It's been a very very long time since I've craved good Mexican food. This truck features al pastor that will get your mouth watering just thinking about it.
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Wayne Z.

Yelp
The meats were perfectly crispy, but I wish they were a bit bigger. They're usually at various festivals.
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Vicky T.

Yelp
My 3,000 review needs to be special so here it goes.... I first started eating at Papalote back in the early 2000s when we all had Tom as our friend on MySpace until now I have always loved everything Miguel and his family has put out for the community to enjoy. A while ago I decided to go vegan so coming here it was a no brainer to get the al pastor vegan burrito (I wasn't feeling like nopales today). The folx at the counter were helpful and less than five minutes I had my beautiful and hefty burrito in my hand. Absolutely delicious and much needed after playing some mini golf. The pink lemonade with flowers was also amazing. I want to highlight not only Al Pastor Papi's food impact - but the community impact as well. Consistently donates time food and energy to helping communities such as farm workers with donation drives and free food. I will always support local businesses who promote activism equity and highlight community needs. PS- Owner is an awesome DJ. I hardly get up to the SF/ Bay Area these days but this place is one where I will drop by when I'm in town. There you have it- amazing food, music, drinks and community member. Review 3000 in the books.
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Ten H.

Yelp
The first time I had Al Pastor Papi was freakin magical. It was in Alameda after a long hike and holy cow it tasted UH-mazing. Subsequently since then, I've been disappointed by the inconsistency. Each time I've had it since the first, the Al Pastor has gotten blander and blander. Im not sure what changed but it made me not go out of my way since to get it. The horchata however has been very consistent and delicious. I would come here just for that alone. Will give them another shot and update this review.
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Mimi L.

Yelp
Al pastor tacos were flavorless and dry. I gave it 2 starts because my boyfriend got the burrito and enjoyed it. He order asada but they gave him al pastor, but he still enjoyed it. EDIT: it's been 4 hours since my boyfriend and I ate here and we both have upset stomachs. We were looking forward to eating here since we saw this place featured on Grubs with Mike but unfortunately today's experience wasn't great. Taking off another star for the upset stomachs.
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Tina S.

Yelp
Had the Alpastorta, which had a wonderful cheese pull upon opening. Al pastor was super tasty! Meat was on the dry side, but they give a good portion of meat. The pineapple was the cherry on top for me. Ordered delivery via Doordash, so the bread was on the soggy side. Will try the Al pastor with the burrito version next time!
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Rosa D.

Yelp
We reached out to this truck to park in our community and we ordered an assortment of food for the leasing team. The burritos and tacos were all delicious. They were so kind and the food arrived quickly! Dreaming about those tacos!!
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Blanca A.

Yelp
I got the alpastorta but substituted for chicken instead of beef. The red salsa was my favorite over the green one. I ordered the banana horchata. Wasn't a big fan of it but I'm excited to try their other horchata flavors.
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Lamarr E.

Yelp
Tons of competition when it comes to great tacos in the Bay Area, but Al Pastor papi definitely stands out with their awesome flavors! I had three of their tacos at the Marina this weekend and they were all incredible! The Meat was grilled fresh and perfectly seasoned. Every thing about those tacos were banging! Can't wait to try them again!
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Vixen C.

Yelp
A girlfriend told me Al Pastor Papi was coming to Calicraft Brewing Company in Walnut Creek so I took my family over to check it out. I heard great things about this food truck but don't drive out to SF as much since I live in the East Bay now. I was very excited to not have to cross the bridge! The line was about 20 deep after I placed my order around 5:30 pm. Wow, they have a huge following! We ordered the Award Winning Burritos (al pastor and carne asada) and the Crispy Queso Tacos (shrimp and carne asada). To me, the tacos tasted so much better. They weren't as crispy as I'd like, but the flavors were spot on. The salsas are delicious! Unfortunately, my al pastor burrito was dry which was kind of disappointing. When I tried my husband's carne asada burrito, it had more moisture and the meat was tender and juicy. I don't know if it was just an off night for the al pastor. And that's what I usually order when I order a burrito. Service was awesome though. The guy who took my order was super friendly. He said my name was the best name of the evening! Haha I will try Al Pastor Papi again when they're back in the area.
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Odalys M.

Yelp
The amount of meat they put is ridiculously gross and it's not even good nor actual way of seasoning carne azada. I liked this place a some point but now it's just gross how they serve their burrito bowl. Has so much going on and it looks like vomit in a bowl. Please stop putting cheese and salsa the way you do! I can't recommend this to anyone.
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Rosa V.

Yelp
Wow !! I'm a huge fan of Al pastor which is a type of meat that can be very greasy. Seen in Pueblo areas of Mexico it marries the Lebanese way of cooking on a rotating vertical spit fire. Slow roasted and marinated this style of cooking pork really makes the meat tender moist and so flavorful. Let's just say Al Pastor Papi got it so right ! You can't miss the truck bright pink with tons of great stickers left by fans of the truck ! Of course I just so happened to be carrying one of my new homies stickers with me ! My husband got the queso tacos and I went with the Tijuana style burrito. The tacos were big crispy and full of flavor. Nice cabbage, red onions on top with some cotija cheese yum yum ! The Tijuana burrito packed with meat and cheese no bean no rice perfect ! I couldn't decide which was better but they were both banging !!! I tried the mango lemonade sweet but so refreshing !
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Vincent Q.

Yelp
For a restaurant with al pastor in the name one would assume the pastor would be good. Unfortunately that was not the case when I had the Tijuana burrito. This place has a good instagram game but the food here is not very good. My burrito was so salty that I almost couldn't eat it. In a city that has tons of great burrito options I will not be choosing to dine here again.
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Jace R.

Yelp
Alright alright the follow up review no one asked for, but i said i would do it, so here we goooooo!!! This time i got a burrito and like the truck is named, gotta try the pastor. I gotta say fam the two stars that showed in my eyes from that first bite are the stars im adding to my previous review. All the flavors wonderfully balanced, thanos would even be happy with the balance of flavor. Maybe he'd reconsider destroying half of all life in the galaxy, maybe not, he is insane after all. Anyways these guys put out a good quality burrito so drop by and grab something
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Nicole S.

Yelp
I was so happy they didn't sell out of all of their horchatas. I got one of each so we could try them all. They are all good. I think banana and ube were my favorite. Strawberry one was a bit too sweet for me. Make sure to shake it up well before you drink it because the cinnamon settles at the bottom. We got the Alpastorta. It was a good size and delicious. I like the combination of the crispy bits of the al pastor and the sweetness of the juicy pineapple. I'll have to try some of their other items next time.
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Dane D.

Yelp
Ok so at first maybe I was a tiny bit skeptical because I did not know what to order. Enter yelp and the crispy queso tacos stood out to me. I got these and I was instantly surprised at the complex flavor. The shells were completely crispy and the whole tray was not soggy at all. It has a a distinct flavor that I would call like Mayan or Oaxacan if that makes sense. It's probably the style of cheese and thick tortillas that do it. The pastor queso crispy tacos were great and highly recommended! Top them with the red creamy sauce for great heat and flavor.
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Martin V.

Yelp
Saw this food truck at Spark Social SF. They had a sign saying they are the best food truck with the best burrito so I had to try it. I ordered their best-selling Al Pastor Burrito and sure enough it is pretty darn good! I love the melty cheese with the rice and black beans. Their Al Pastor meat shouldn't be slept on too. Very flavorful and juicy. I give this burrito a 4/5 star. Very delicious.

Randy D.

Yelp
Overrated overhyped fake, dry and too salty. Many Street Taco stands on Mission Street at night and if you want real Al Pastor, you really have to go to East LA, nothing in the Bay, sorry to say.
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Chloe S.

Yelp
Came here on a thursday night to grab a quick bite before the comedy show. Our party notice this truck offered many vegan options and wanted to give the jackfruit taco a taste. The jackfruit was well-seasoned but the texture was a bit mushy. Not sure if stewed jackfruit always has this consistency but it was flavorful nonetheless. The taco came with onions that provided a good crunch and made for a tastier bite. The truck also had a serve yourself sauce bar! One green salsa that was milder in spice and a orange one that packed a punch. Would GLADLY put that orange sauce on everything I eat :))
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David H.

Yelp
The best al pastor I have had! The alpastorta is a perfect sandwich and the tacos are awesome. It's pricier than many taquerias but if you can't taste the difference, Taco Bell is probably more your speed. Pro tip: if they ever offer the Benihana burrito again, jump on ot!
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Emily V.

Yelp
Man oh man this spot is fire! Forgot to post a review of this truck after dining here a while back. You can tell they are popular and I can see why- the service was awesome and the food was bomb!! I live in Concord so I'm always looking for good Al Pastor haha. Al Pastor Papi definitely delivers! I was pretty hungry that day so I had a crispy cheese taco with Al pastor and a Gringa taco with Carne Asada. Heaven. Next time I'll have to try some of the drinks they have- they all looked really refreshing. Can't wait to come back for more! :)
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Mark O.

Yelp
Lunch review. Taco truck. 4 - Alpastorta (al pastor, beans, sou cream, melted jack cheese, avocado, jalapenos, substitute salsa roja, +extra meat) Overview, "I'm a fan."
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Binh P.

Yelp
Oh no, I had high hopes that the magic of my first garlic shrimp burrito here could be replicated; but I'm disappointed to say that the magic is gone. This time the shrimp was so overly salty it was practically a question of whether I should stop or suffer health consequences. The shrimps were still as plump as ever, and I did get a bite of at least 1 normal tasting shrimp. So sad, the workers there are super nice and I want to support their business, but I'm scared to try again.
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Paolo B.

Yelp
Last time I ate the collab with Long Bridge Pizza. Fast forward 2 months, and I have eaten here a couple times to try their some of the regular menu items and decided to write an update. I'll stick by my original review, def one of the best al pastors I've had in the bay! The Vampiro taco ($4.95)- 4.5" corn tortilla, topped with al pastor, onions, cilantro, melted jack and cotija. This is a delicious taco! The pastor is obviously the show, but the fried cheese bring it to another level. If you like a little crunch to your taco, you'll enjoy this one. The Crispy Queso ($6.95) - 6" tortilla, your choice of meat, jack cheese and cojita. Another crunchy goodness taco. Between the two, I definitely enjoy the vampiro more, but still a good option if you want a crunchy, crispy taco. I'm a burrito guy through and through, but when I come here, I'm sticking with the tacos. Again, the star is definitely the al pastor. You have a choice of mild or spicy salsa, the spicy I couldn't really tell it was spicy. The burrito overall was kinda dry. If I ordered this again, I'd ask for extra sour cream & guac, because I like my burritos on the juicy/wet side. They also have specials (found on their instagram), I recently tried their filet mignon and shrimp burrito. Steak and shrimp is my go-to meat choices for burritos so it was a natural choice for me. It was light with the filet, but the shrimp was big, ok overall flavor and burrito on the dry side, i'd prefer some type of crema added. For $22 though, it's a one n done for me. One thing I'll always order though is their horchatas. The strawberry oreo was freakin delicious and their thin mint chata was also equally as good! Definitely recommend for only $3.50! Overall, if you find them at Spark Social, definitely one of the better choices out there. I'll definitely be back for their tacos and horchatas!
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Priyanka L.

Yelp
Trying the Alpastorta sandwich at Al Pastor Papi. It is huge and yummy. Their filling is masaledaar and tasty. Great to know they had a vegetarian option. The stickers on their food truck are adorable. Found them at Spark Social SF.
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Austin W.

Yelp
I had a chance to try out Al Pastor Papi for the first time yesterday when I stopped by Novel Brewery and their food truck was parked outside. I ordered their burrito with al pastor and my expectations was pretty high, given I was ordering their namesake and the burrito was around $15. The burrito did not disappoint. Also, from the time I ordered, I waited less than five minutes before my burrito was ready. Awesome! I really liked that the burrito was packed with crispy pieces of al pastor, and beans and rice were kept at a minimum. They did not skimp here at all. The tortilla was really nicely grilled, so that was another element of crunch to the burrito. There were two types of salsas you could self-serve at the front and I cannot say which one I enjoyed more, as both were delicious. If I see the Al Pastor Papi truck again, I would definitely stop by again to grab another burrito. It is honestly more than enough food for two to share.
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Alex E.

Yelp
Holy smokes! It is quite shocking after all this time that I have not yet written a review about Al Pastor Papi. This is easily one of the very best food trucks in San Francisco. I first encountered the Papi while living in SoMa. The notable bright pink truck would appear at Civic Center a few times each week, and I quickly became hooked. What first caught the attention of my tastebuds was the Al Pastor, slow roasted and sliced right off the spit. This reminded me of many of the taco trucks I encountered while living in LA, and this cooking style you do not often see in the San Francisco food truck scene. Al Pastor Papi is creative, and the team is amazing. Each week they seem to come up with something new, the AlPastorta is an incredible sandwich and the Al Pastor burger is the combo you never realized you needed! My personal favorite at the moment is the crispy tacos, I usually go with Al Pastor or Chicken. Order a few different options here, as you really cannot go wrong. If you get the chance, take a moment to talk to the crew (from a social distance). They all have pretty awesome stories, and they are all incredibly kind people with many talents. Al Pastor Papi has a frequent pop up at Harmonic Brewing in Dogpatch, SF. Tacos + beer, what a perfect combo.
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Lena V.

Yelp
One of the best al pastor I ever had. It was so flavorful! I tried their tacos to start and it was pretty messy to eat. There was oil dripping everywhere. It was a big ugly delicious mess. So good, came back for second a couple hours later and tried their al pastor burrito. Let me tell you, it was a such a good ratio of everything inside the burrito. Definitely ask for their spicy sauce to eat with the burrito (and anything you order).
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Crystal X.

Yelp
This food truck features "award-winning" burritos on its menu, which definitely caught my attention. I was slightly skeptical because of the 3.5 Yelp rating but decided to order an asada burrito tijuana style (no beans, no rice), and I'm glad I did! The meat was flavorful and juicy-not rubbery at all. Pricier than what you'd find in the Mission but overall a solid option at Spark Social.
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Joie C.

Yelp
I went there on my lunch and WOW!!!! The food was so delicious! I got the burrito with Chicken and it did not disappoint! The staff was on their game when it came to ordering and serving as they were super quick on cooking and getting it to me which was nice when I had to grab it and run back to work. If I wanted to I could have eaten it there on site on the outside tables in the fresh air and it was set up so that you can go with someone and grab a bite and get out of the office.
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Shivansh C.

Yelp
Had been meaning to try out their burrito for a long time after seeing them top the best burrito list in SFChronicle. We did the drive up from south bay and we were pleasantly surprised. The wait wasnt too bad, the burrito was juicy. We also got strawberry horchata which was a nice addition and made for a wholesome meal.
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Chris J.

Yelp
Had the Al pastor burrito and I was blown away. I thought I was done being surprised by burritos but this one brought some unique flavors with the salsa, pork and cheese that blew me away. I'm gonna go again and can't wait to try the various tacos and other meats!
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Elijah G.

Yelp
Came from NYC to have Al pastor papi and they did not disappoint 10/10 & had tacos while staring at the Golden Gate Bridge :) & can't forget the great service

Mark M.

Yelp
Great food , great service . We came back for seconds The crispy tacos where perfect
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Jason C.

Yelp
The best item we got was the Tijuana Garlic Shrimp burrito! It was loaded up with fresh shrimp and avocado. There was literally shrimp for every single bite. Tons of garlic. The sauce that they used was also very creamy and buttery. The fluffy warm tortilla with a slight chew was also a win. This alone is worth the 5 stars. However, we cannot give this truck 5 stars as the star of the show, the al pastor, was a misfire. The al pastor was hard, dry, overcooked and super salty. We ordered all the tacos with Al Pastor. If we exclude the al pastor from the tacos, the tacos wouldve been 5 stars too. We could tell the tacos were well made with its fresh ingredients and excellent tortilla. But the al pastor was a letdown. How can a truck call themselves Al Pastor Papi when the al pastor was dry, hard and overcooked? We still gave it 4 stars the garlic shrimp burrito was amazing.