It's really sad to see a local establishment go downhill. I've been here a few times and had great service but tonight was a completely opposite story. We ordered drinks at the bar while waiting for our table. We didn't wait long for a table but when we were seated, we waited 10 long minutes and a server never came to our table. I had to find someone to flag down and it just happened to be the manager. He sent a server to our table and we had to ask for water, silverware, and to put in an appetizer. When we finally received our food from food runners, it was not very good at all. We ordered the chicken nachos. The nachos did not have the same robust flavor they usually do. We waited another 15 minutes for the server to ask for our dinner order. Food came, it was okay, nothing to write about. We then didn't see our server for 20 minutes. She finally came around with our to go containers and said she'd bring the check. We waited another 20 minutes for the server to bring the check and she did not come back. We tried to track down a worker and everyone walked away from my friend as he tried to flag someone down. Eventually we tracked down the same manager from before and he had a different server come over and tell us we'd have our check soon. We saw our server standing inside the restaurant and staring at us looking scared. Which was strange because my two friends and I are the most relaxed people. Our server brought the check and had a big excuse for why she was negligent. The manager came over and never apologized or said anything to us. We paid the bill. My friend went to the manager to discuss the poor service issue and the manager was "busy" chatting it up with other people. She explained the poor service we experienced and he said we "seemed happy," which we weren't, we are just empathetic people. The manager offered a gift card. My friend declined, that's how bad the service was. We will not be coming back. If the manager had acknowledged the poor service and provided an explanation, we would have been more empathetic to what could have been going on with the kitchen and staff, but he blew us off. The night we went was 4/22/2022. I don't recommend eating here. There are other Mexican food restaurants or even bette restaurants in the shopping center. read more

I don't like giving bad reviews but unfortunately the food here is 2 star. Chipotle is better. There are also no dinner options or specials. Dinner is a lunch menu. I had the fish tacos which were unappealing in looks and taste... the fish was dark brown from old oil and then covered in huge hunks of purple slaw that were not edible. I'm talking boulder sized. The tortillas were mealy and old and could barely contain the food. I forced it down since we were on a date and paying for a sitter. The only plus is location and the happy hour specials which run daily 4-6 pm. Everything was served in plastic with paper and our water was served in red plastic cups. Nothing fit the location. But the prices weren't high. read more

There is a lot of potential for this place given the location, outdoor seating, and live music on weekends. But... the food options just miss the mark. Chips, salsa, and queso were all average at best. The coconut shrimp tacos contained hardly any shrimp and were mostly stuffed with cabbage-definitely have had better tacos other places. The pizza and margaritas are the only decent highlights from my meal, as well as past occasions when I have dined at Al Pastor. read more

OMG.... its like Twilight zone!!! Its like they changed management or something went haywire..... Food SUCKS like super bad bad Drinks are like drinking toilet water Took a bunch of friends there and they were soooo disgusted and I was soooooooo embarrassed!!!! Im sooo sad - I loved this spot Chips and salsa and tacos and margaritas and flat breads WERE the best - Bummed they lost their way - I hope they find it......... soon read more

2.5 stars Went there during happy hour. Nice ambiance although not particularly cozy or comfortable. Outside seating is available. Margaritas were diluted and watery. Tried their nachos and Al Pastor tacos. Mediocre, overpriced food with good presentation. Any Mexican joint in Kenneth Square area has much better food for a fraction of price. Service by untrained kids but friendly. Underwhelmed would be a description of experience. read more

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The food was fresh and delicious and presentation was beautiful. Our server, Faith, was delightful and thoughtful. We can't wait to go back!

Stopped here for lunch while I was in town and being Taco Tuesday, was able to sample three tacos. The cauliflower taco? Unbelievable!!!! Great space, open air, outside seating galore, wonderful staff and delicious food. This is my spot in Exton! I'm eating here every time I'm in town and I might go back tonight. I am not a 5 star guy, but everything I experienced for a lunch visit was every bit of 5 stars. Plus the hostess complimented my eyes, so that helps. read more

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Still not good! I have some colleagues and friends that like coming here so I I have been tagging along but would not voluntarily come here and seriously considering never joining them again after today. Was there for lunch and the main dish I had was just awful. Tasted bad and looked bad. I should have sent it back but didn't want to make a scene. Not sure how you can mess up a burrito bowl but they did. read more

Fun place for drinks but over priced food! The burritos had cabbage in them with no rice and beans. They were horrible! Tacos are good but very small and overpriced. There are so many authentic Mexican food around! read more

Excellent food everytime, fresh, clean cooked products everytime! Friendly service, relaxing ambiance!

Ordered a blackberry mojito that tasted like sprite mixed with diet fruit syrup. Don't understand how this restaurant is named Al Pastor when they don't actually offer Al Pastor tacos- instead it's a slab of very dry pork belly with a little bit pineapple sprinkled on top. I usually avoid leaving bad reviews, but I just have never been so disappointed in my food like I have with my experience here. Hope they can improve. If you are looking for good authentic tacos, this is definitely not the place. read more

I've eaten here many times, had delivery, and take out. They are always consistent, delicious, and work quickly. I love their Street Tacos and Queso! read more

We stopped going to Al Pastor after one of their managers left and the food and drinks were disappointing. Decided to try it again after a year or two, and everything was absolutely fresh and delicious. Not sure if it's under new management or they hired great cooks, but we will definitely frequent them from now on. read more

My girlfriend and I sat at the bar tonight and were served by Lisa. We had their traditional margarita which is amazing. I had the cauliflower and potato curry burrito and my-girlfriend had shrimp tacos. We started with the chips and guacamole which was fantastic. Everything else including the service was top notch. The ambience of the entire fantastic is so friendly and the bartenders and servers are fantastic.. I'd go back there any day of the week. read more

A bit tucked away but always a great happy hour. Wonderful deals, amazing cauliflower tacos and margaritas ! Helpful and friendly staff and reasonable prices for the quality food and service. A+ read more

Al Pastor - Cauliflower taco - to die for! Had one and got one to go. - Mexican Near Me - Exton, Pennsylvania

I have to start by saying, their food is actually quiet good and my tacos were really tasty tonight, especially the cauliflower, but I had such a frustrating and upsetting experience I had to leave a bad review. Tonight, after a meal that was tasty, but service was slow, I went to pull my chair back from my seat after dinner and the seat was not attached to the base of the chair so my fingers got stuck between the wooded seat and the chair frame. My chair was still pushed in, so it took me a few seconds to be able to get up out of the chair to stop my fingers from being crushed. I split my nail in half and was bleeding quite a bit. Now, I start to pass out and am laying on the floor of the restaurant with my finger wrapped in a napkin. A woman (manager?) came over to check on me and I explained what happened with the faulty chair. She asked what I needed and brought me ice, ointment, and a bandaid. I bled through the first one and she added another. I was grateful for the first aid, but honestly was shocked that no one offered to take anything off the bill, that my waiter came over to take the check and didn't even ask me if I was okay (I was still on the floor with my hand above my head), and no one ever apologized or checked out the chair. What happened was a painful accident, but I was so disappointed in the follow-up. It doesn't take much to say "I'm sorry" or to offer to discount my meal. So, thanks for the bandaid and the tacos, but I won't be back. read more

Service was good chicken quesadillas seafood ceviche Guacamole way overpriced salsa read more

The best Mexican fusion and Margaritas around. The place is chic, the ambiance is lovely and the service in our experience has been excelente. The traditional guacamole was perfect. The empanadas with an avocado mousse for dipping were superb. The ceviche Yucatán with kiwi and a citrus sauce was exquisite and the prettiest ceviche I have ever had. The crispy cauliflower tacos are extraordinary and the carnitas tacos are also tasty. The Tres Leches dessert was delicate and very well done. We love having this modern Mexican option at Eagleview! read more

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Great guac and tacos. Service is great, and the drink selection (especially mojitos) are amazing.

A cute restaurant with a great atmosphere. I was in town visiting and was craving Mexican food so I thought I would give it a shot. I had the Carnitas and Oaxaca Cheese Burrito, and unforunately I could not taste the Oaxaca cheese. The burrito tasted great, I was just slightly disappointed that I couldn't taste the cheese as much as I would've liked. Also, I had the option to choose between a salad or tater tots as my side dish which was intriguing. I would've preferred rice and beans but I went with the tots. They have competent staff helped us and gave us suggestions on what to try and what was popular. The friends I went with had the cauliflower taco and the spicy octopus taco and they loved it. read more

I really like the nachos at this restaurant but the service could be a bit faster. my server seemed a little distracted but overall okay. I ordered a cheese pizza with oregano which was pretty good. My boyfriend got tacos and they were a bit small wouldn't recommend if that's all you're getting. I would go back here but probably for lunch not a super vibe dinner spot. read more

I was very disappointed to see a 3% credit card processing fee on my bill when a) it wasn't disclosed on the menu and b) this is a fee they incur to offer customers the ability to pay with a credit card and are now passing on to their patrons. Unacceptable. read more

Well it's definitely convenient but I've yet to be wowed! During Cinco de Mayo two dollar tacos, was told had to buy 3 (in reality you could buy 1,2 or 3) and was served one small strip of the skin of a roast pork that I couldn't bite through:( They were too busy to check back or take back. The worst! Was there last night and ordered Nachos Texanos w/ cheddar cheese, black beans and jalapeño. I'm attaching a picture of ~ don't be fooled by the pretty picture, very little cheese or topping (mainly chips) and only 3 black beans in the whole thing! My taco carnitas was OK. We waited for 1/2 hour past reservation and of course they'd like you at the bar $$......I will say their bartenders are very friendly and accommodating. They did comp us guacamole but all and all they need to get their act together. I'd rather go elsewhere & perhaps they should go to Jaco Taco in West Chester to see how a great Taco is made! I guess my photo posted above.....I forgot to mention the table next to us had a load of guacamole on the floor under table. I watched them clear, clean and sit someone there ~ I just had to say something so the couple wouldn't tread in it, but should I have had to:( read more

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Was visiting a friend who lives nearby so we came here for dinner. We were a group of 4 people, and were seated right away. One of the members of our group has celiac, and we were very happy to hear that she had many options on the menu, and that the kitchen seemed to be very gluten free friendly (not always the case in most places!) we each ordered a margarita - highly recommend the cucumber jalapeño one - and we split nachos and each got tacos. Their different types of tacos all sounded delicious and made it tough to choose! The spicy tuna taco and the blackened shrimp taco were both great. Our server was attentive and friendly, and overall we had a great experience here. I don't live in the area but if I ever return I will definitely be making a trip here! read more

cinco de what? apparently they weren't prepared for the crowd. We kept getting everyone else's food, but never ours. Service was terrible. 3 out of 4 in our party finally got some of our food. The 4th person got their food 5 minutes later. Yes it was timed. At that point, 3 of 4 people finished their meal. At that point, the manager came over and took care of the situation.The food was ok. We will pass next time. read more

Stopped in for the 1st time on Sunday around 4:45. All the area restaurants were about half full and it was nice to sit at the edge of the restaurant near the open air. Our server, Molly, was excellent. We wanted to take our time, enjoying our drinks and an app. She obliged with a smile and continued great service. We started with the Traditional Guacamole and chips which was very good, could have used a little more jalapeno, but the flavor was good. We ordered tacos, Korean Beef, Spicy Tuna, Pork Belly and Spicy Pulled Pork. All were very good, although my wife didn't care for the Korean, but I enjoyed. We also had a side of Rice and Beans which were good as well. My only complaints would be focusing on the cleanliness. The chairs were stained with spills, the floor was dirty which would have been easily resolved with a quick sweeping and dust pan, my original glass with water was dirty as well and the hot sauce bottle was crusty. Ate table and dinnerware were all clean. Those details might have pushed my review to a 5 star as the food and service were very good. Would definitely go back. read more

The absolute best food, servers, drinks, and consistency! We always order the nachos, tacos, and burritos. The Mexican fried ice cream is sooo good. It's a must try. We drive 45/60 to get there and it's so worth it! read more

This was our first time at Al Pastor. The visit started with a very bubbly hostess, who was not offended in the least when we wanted to change the table she suggested (and I feel like that's sort of rare!). I can't say enough about our server, Maddie, she was great and went above and beyond, she wasn't all over us but we never had to wonder where she went. She really made the night for us and for a couple with two little kids who rarely get out alone, it's exactly what we wanted. Seems like this place excels at choosing a good staff. The food was delicious, guacamole is fresh and chips taste like they were made in house but I can't confirm that. My spicy tuna tacos hit the spot and same with for my wife's chicken tacos. The marg's were nice, although I'm way more of a beer guy and I do wish their beer section was more extensive. That's pretty much my only complaint from our visit. We'll be back for sure, such a nice little area to grab a drink and some food for a date (or with the family, plenty of ankle biters there!). read more

My husband and I stopped in today around 2:30 for some lunch. There was a couple at a table and two women at the bar. We noticed how dirty the floor was as we walked in. We were told to sit anywhere so we picked a table next to the bar. As we sat down I noticed how dirty the base of the table was then how dirty the table was. Our waitress came over with menus. Mine was disgusting, it was sticky and had some sort of food on it. We were starving as we had nothing to eat yet for the day. We decided to order chips and guacamole, my husband had a coke and I ordered a vodka soda. After taking a further look around we decided to eat our lunch elsewhere. Our bill was $23, ouch!!! Save your money and find a clean place to eat. I can only imagine what the kitchen looked like! read more

They probably should just close Sundays. 20 minute wait for 2 in an empty restaurant. Hostess said kitchen was backed up. Reallly, chips.salsa, and tacos. Think the partners may have too many balls in the air. Lost focus on this one. Used to be a favoritre. read more

Great spot for families and friends alike. Excellent cocktails with an impressive tequila selection and the food never disappoints.

We dined at Al Pastor this past Friday night and had an enjoyable experience. There was plenty of outdoor seating that was all spread out for social distancing guidelines. The live music was excellent and created a positive environment. Our server Micah did a great job, and he was attentive, friendly, and knowledgable about the menu. My fiance and I ordered the chicken and cheese quesadilla as an app and the tropical guac (highly recommended). They used to use chopped chicken in the quesadillas, which we preferred over their new shredded chicken, but they still tasted good. The cauliflower tacos were amazing, as always! All the food tasted great! We will be back and love it here! :) read more

Nachos are huge but in a good way. Server was wonderful, she always made sure we were good. We sat outside because it was nice out and the live music was cool. read more

This is our first time there...and I think they have a good shot at making this a good place. They need to work on a few things. 1. It's a small place, so I can't wait for summer when they open the side doors and get outside...will be great. 2. Staff is still learning. Our server was borderline annoying asking us if we were ready to order when we were just enjoying our drink and nachos. Let us alone for a bit. 3. Drinks are overpriced...not great. 4. Food was pretty good...nothing exceptional, but a nice place to hang out, have some Mexican food and enjoy some company. I hope they start paying attention to details. It will make all the difference in their success. Right now, they are "hot" in the area because it's new and convenient to Eagleview residences. Keep working on it. read more

Late lunch or early dinner, we started with a platter of delicious nachos. I had the Shrimp and Avocado salad. It was so delicious that I can't wait to come back and get it again. My husband had the Southwest Cobb Salad which was fresh and delicious. Popsicles were a fun way to end our visit. I had mango and he had coconut. They were flavorful and fun! read more

This won't be a long winded, detailed review. Just a couple of comments. 1.) this place is cold cold cold. I kept my heavy parka on, and it was still cold. 2.) I may not know how to spell margarita, but they don't know how to make one. Bla. 3.) I think the their waitstaff and food runners are trained very well, bartender...not so much. I know they just opened up, but it shouldn't take 15 minutes to get a margarita (that sucked) in the time it took for the rest of the table to get two rounds, especially in a restaurant that only has 10 or so tables. 4.) I had the wings. I just tasted Sysco. Sorry guys. The menu was a bit limiting. I would also add at least one race car beer. read more

We have been waiting for Al Pastor and the other new Eagleview Town Center restaurants to open since constructed started so we live right there and we were not disappointed. The ambience is urban chic with a touch of hipster. For opening weekend, it seemed very cohesive and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. The tortilla tomato soup defied expectations and was hearty flavorful and unique. My boyfriend is not much of a soup person and he basically slurped up every last drop and said it was "life changing". The carne asada tacos were good and my boyfriend really enjoyed the pork skirt steak which he was admittedly skeptical about. Of course you have to judge a Mexican restaurant by the guacamole and it was amazing and get this -- FREE REFILLS on the guac (take that Chipotle) Justin, the owner, made sure to greet all the guests and was very genuine and personable. He seemed very open to our thoughts and suggestions. We wish them luck and excited to see how it evolves! read more

This was our fourth visit, so I feel we have given the restaurant a fair chance. The ambiance is cafe-style...not terribly comfortable for a cozy meal, but set for a quick drink, bite. The guacamole is lovely...not too much cilantro. The salsa, while a separate order from the guac, was good (two different kinds), it is needed with the guac for balance. A couple times, we have ordered their loaded nachos. The chicken, cheese, crema and pickled onions are great, but they are missng the acidity of pico de gallo or salsa. My husband had a beer and I had a sangria...drinks were good, but small. My daughter has the chicken quesadillas which she loved (but admittedly, tasted just like the nachos). My husband had the carnitas tacos...he said they were awesome. I had the spicy tuna tacos. The guts of the tacos were great. I was surprised that they used pre made crunchy taco shells! It seems like everything is homemade here, but my taco shells definitely tasted boxed or old. Since there is already a crunchy component in the guts of the spicy tuna, I would have rather had the homemade soft tortillas that my husband had. Our server seemed rushed and a bit inattentive...my sangria was empty for at least 20 minutes before he asked if I wanted more. Overall, the food is good...with a few improvements, it could be great. Since they are a fairly new restaurant, I am hoping they will work the service kinks out. Exton needs good restaurants badly. Pricing was a bit high, but manageable. read more

Al Pastor is a brand new restaurant and not surprisingly it has some kinks to work out still. I have dined at Al Pastor twice since it opened and there are definitely high and low points. I'll start with the positive. Very nice ambience. I like the fact that it's small and doesn't feel like another generic suburban food hall. It will be even better in the summer when they can open the doors/windows that line 2 sides for the inside out feel. Servers were satisfactory both times. Now for the food- The guacamole and salsa are quite good. The nachos we also tasty and a large portion. The chips are crisp and fresh and taste homemade. The tacos are more of a mixed bag. The cauliflower tacos are good and well priced at $8. The steak tacos were fine but expensive since they come with no side dishes at $12. The fish tacos were terrible and overpriced. Dry, no flavor and minuscule and the most expensive of the tacos. The chopped salad was nice and a good sized portion but nothing special. In order for this restaurant to work they are going to need to lower the price on the tacos or add a side dish to the plate. Otherwise I will not order tacos again. Not a good value and still hungry after eating a $12-14 entree does not work in the suburbs. Finally, the biggest disappointment has been the drinks and happy hour. The margaritas and micheladas definitely need work. The margarita is generic and not worth ordering. My biggest issue though is the ridiculous happy hour. They have $5 margaritas and sangria. That's it. So if you don't drink those you are out of luck. They need to offer some discount to the wine or beer drinkers. And there is not a single happy hour food item. Personally I won't be back for happy hour as a result. There is absolutely no incentive and there are so many fantastic happy hours nearby. I will try again one more time for dinner or lunch though once they have been open a while. read more

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Love this place! My favorite are the ahi tuna and cauliflower tacos. The ambience and decor is amazing. One of my favorite all-around Mexican restaurants when you consider the food and ambience which are both really important to me. If you're looking for authentic Mexican this probably isn't your place, I would say it's more upscale Mexican. I've been here a number of times and each time the food is delicious and the service is great! 5 star experience in my opinion. read more