Tacos El Pastor
Mexican restaurant · South Las Vegas ·
Authentic Tijuana-style tacos, fresh salsas, beer, casual setting
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Authentic Tijuana-style tacos, fresh salsas, beer, casual setting
"Open Until: 4am Fri-Sat, 12am Sun-Thurs After a night of overpriced cocktails and bumping into one of the Chainsmokers, it’s time for some food from Tacos Al Pastor. You’ll be mesmerized by the giant rotating spit of al pastor when you first walk in, but their other meats are equally delicious, especially the flavor-packed buche and lengua. This is also a great spot that’s usually much less touristy than the perpetually-packed Tacos El Gordo around the corner, where you might have spotted the other Chainsmoker on your way out looking for shorter lines." - milena difiore, gabe bergado
"Tacos El Gordo continues to serve genuine Tijuana tacos at three different locations, along with dishing out made-fresh salsas and guacamole. Tacos El Gordo offers 10 different meat choices for tacos, but customers can also order sopes, tostadas, mulas, and fries as well. Try the sought-after adobada taco, spiced pork served on a corn tortilla with a choice of fresh toppings." - Janna Karel
"This Tijuana taco shop serves quesadillas, tostadas, and, of course, tacos. Queue up in the line for the protein of choice and then order and watch as the meat is cooked and sliced in an open kitchen. The carne asada fries are also a treat. On Las Vegas Boulevard, the lines for tacos stay open until 2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday." - Janna Karel
"After a night of overpriced cocktails and bumping into one of the Chainsmokers, it’s time for some food from Tacos Al Pastor. You’ll be mesmerized by the giant rotating spit of al pastor when you first walk in, but their other meats are equally delicious, especially the flavor-packed buche and lengua. This is also a great spot for a low-key lunch that’s usually much less touristy than the perpetually-packed Tacos El Gordo around the corner—where you might have spotted the other Chainsmoker on your way out looking for shorter lines." - Gabe Bergado
"Now slated to take over Tacos El Gordo’s original 60-seat restaurant at the same address, I learned Tacos El Pastor plans to add a Mexican entertainment “supper club” component with an expanded front patio and a 60-foot stage for Mexican-themed entertainment (DJs or live bands scheduled 9 p.m.–2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday); they expect to operate 10 a.m.–2 a.m. daily (closing at 4 a.m. on weekends), the team includes operators of Pure Indian Cuisine and India Palace, temporary signage is already up but no opening date has been announced. The previewed menu promises “the best tacos on the Strip,” featuring pastor, asada, chorizo, cabeza and tripa choices, plus sopes, lengua fries, churros, and a hot champurrado for colder moments outdoors." - Bradley Martin