I'll do my best to describe in words how amazing Al Pastor Papi is. The food is out of this world, and the owner is on another level. Miguel is one of the kindest people I've had the chance to meet. He does so much for the community by feeding us wholesome food and even giving back by doing so much community service for those who truly need help. He uses his platforms to help educate the public on social issues that everyone should care about, and oh, he makes BOMB food. Ok, let's talk about the food. My go-to is the al pastor burrito, extra spicy. It's a huge burrito, so you can definitely eat half for dinner and the rest for lunch the next day. The burrito bowl is a great option if you're not feeling the tortilla. I also LOVE the burger! He doesn't always have it though, but if you follow him on Instagram that's where you'll find his latest menu creations. The alpastorta is also incredible. My mouth is watering as we speak. The bread is super light and fluffy, and it's stuffed with lots of al pastor, avocado, and cheeeeeeeeese. And, finally, the horchatas. He changes them up so regularly but my all time favorites would have to be the cinnamon toast crunch, the banana cream pie, and of course, the original. If you're in San Francisco, and feel like an adventure go follow @alpastorpapi415 to find his hot pink truck and try some of his amazing food! Did I also mention Miguel was a contestant on the Food Network?! read more

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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. read more

Al Pastor Papi - Chicken alpastorta! - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

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! read more

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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 read more

All items are fire Great service, quality and quantity! Door dash is ! The office loved ALPP!

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. read more

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Amazing atmosphere and food!!! The tortas are my all time favorite!!! The Ube horchata is is crazy!!!

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. read more

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). read more

Al Pastor Papi - Al Pastor Tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

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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! read more

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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

The tacos are good and probably best in this area. But the price has me hesitating on making it a frequent spot in my lunch rotation. $3.75 for a taco, I had al pastor and carne asada. The verdict I liked the asada ones better than the al pastor. Weird, I know. Both had a great crisp from being grilled and had good flavor but asada just had a tad more. The hot sauce is good too, green and orange sauces. Both are on the thicker side and not watery. It's definitely worth a try to decide for yourself. read more

Al Pastor Papi - Carne Asada and Al Pastor - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

sin trompo no es verdad I had been following this place forever on Instagram, and everything finally synced up- the truck was in Oakland and I had plenty of time to drive over and try it out! Got a few types- taco, vampiro, crispy taco- all with al pastor of course! The al pastor was excellent- and it even comes with a bit of pineapple like my favorite place Panzon in West Oakland. My wife is vegetarian so I got her a jackfruit taco which she loved! If you find yourself within driving distance of the wonder that is Al Pastor Papi, don't walk, run! read more

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! :) read more

Al Pastor Papi - Carne Asada Gringa & Al pastor taco (crispy cheese) with red and green sauces! - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

It will cost you a little over $20 to try all 5 flavors in small street taco format. SPOILER: The al pastor is clearly the best. Knowing that, I'd probably recommend getting a hearty option (e.g. burrito or burrito bowl) focused just on that one meat. Al Pastor Taco: This eponymous taco is by far the best. Thin strips of pork inundated with flavoring and cooked very crispy. Such a good crunch in every bite. It's kinda like eating spiced bacon lardons, but with a fraction of the fat. Carne Asada Taco: Kinda disappointing that this barely had any sear especially given that the al pastor proves they know how to crisp up meat when they want to. Also, pretty bland. Chicken Taco: For chicken, this was surprisingly tasty. A nice smoky grilled taste. Not many spices going on, but the onions and cilantro and hot sauce can help liven things up. Really liked the firm medium sized cubes. Nopales Taco: Probably my least favorite. Kinda slimy. Not very hearty. Not many spices added in either. Soy Al Pastor Taco: A much better meat-free option compared to the nopales. Lots of great spices on textured soy (not mushy tofu). Felt similar to ground pork. They didn't quite get the same sear as the pork al pastor, but the flavor was solid. read more

Al Pastor Papi - Al Pastor Taco, Carne Asada Taco, Chicken Taco - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Went to an off the grid Sunday at the Presidio. We came just for this truck cause I've been wanting to try out this truck for a while now but always missing it. And it met my expectations. The only reason that it didn't get full stars is because the crispy tacos weren't crispy :( also the tacos were kinda lacking but the burritos. Yummmm. We got the Tijuana Burrito and that didn't disappoint! And the cheese in the burrito was crispy and it added another depth to the burrito. Also the burrito was packed with meat to the very last bite. Like TO THE VERY LAST BITE (SEE picture) We will definitely got back for the pizza and if they still have the strawberry Horchata with Oreo. We will take another one of that. read more

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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. read more

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. read more

First timer/ last timer. Even if the food ends up being good. You guys need to speed up your process. Waiting an additional hour for you to cook is unacceptable. I hope you can figure it out. still waiting for my 5 tacos.... read more

Looking for some stamina for the 18th hole? I mean, looking for some sustenance before playing mini golf at the newly opened Stagecoach Greens? Then, look no further than Al Pastor Papi, a new taco truck from the former owner/chef of Papalote (featured on Throwdown with Bobby Flay). Al Pastor Papi is one of several regular trucks located inside Stagecoach Greens/Parklab in Mission Bay. The menu is simple and consists of CDMX (Mexico City) style tacos. There's three types of proteins: al pastor, carne asada, and one vegetarian option. They're $3.75 each with an option to add cheese for $1. I forgot to take a picture of the menu but there were also two other items on the menu including a salad. Cc's accepted. Since we planned on going to Spark Social across the street afterwards, my co-worker and I ordered one taco each: Al Pastor & Carne Asada: https://bit.ly/2CnqcRA. My pick was the Al Pastor which is traditionally grilled on a spit with pineapple. One of the BEST Al Pastor tacos ever... The warm, soft La Palma corn tortilla was topped with a generous amount of deliciously marinated pork shavings with perfectly caramelized, crispy edges. It was crowned with a thin slice of sweet pineapple and some onions and cilantro for some freshness. The taco was bursting with savory sweet flavors on its own but with the salsa verde and creamy hot salsa, it was a flavor bomb! Papalote has my favorite salsas in the city so these salsas were on point - bright, acidic, and spicy. I know $3.75 may seem pricey for one taco but they're made from good quality ingredients and the execution was top-notch so it was totally worth it. The tacos were so bomb that we went back for seconds (the carne asada is equally excellent with a nice char) and I almost went back for thirds after playing 18 holes but I didn't want to look like a heffer in front of my co-workers. You don't need to pay admission to get into the Stagecoach Greens area so if you're in Mission Bay, definitely give this taco truck a try! read more

Al Pastor Papi - Carne Asada & Al Pastor Tacos | $3.75 each - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

Al Pastor Papi - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

Is the al pastor good--yes! Best I've had so far! The meat is super tender and flavorful! The tacos are a bit pricey but they do pack a good amount of meat on to them. The Vampiro was really delicious with the addition of the cheese and crispy edges. So overall the food was 5 start quality! I would eat it any day of the week without question. Calories who? But, it's probably best to skip this spot if you are super hungry and in need of food ASAP! We got to the spot at 1:50pm. We waited an hour in line before we got to order then it was an additional hour and a half to get our food. Keep in mind that I also visited on a weekend and it was three days after their Munchies video ( they got all the hype from the video and almost everyone in line was talking about how that was the reason they found this spot) They were out of tortas when we got to them (around 2:00pm) so if you want a torta show up early, bring snacks and a chair because its going to be quite a wait. I would love for this to be my taco spot but unfortunately the wait is a bit off putting. But on those days where I REALLY want great al pastor,I will most likely be down for the wait. read more

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I bought into the hype and had high expectations but it was a major letdown. Having to wait 1.5 hours in the rain didn't help either. The wait time is ridiculous. Maybe you're understaffed due to COVID? Or too much selections on the menu for a mobile truck. The meat was dry and the marinade sauce used was a bit salty. 1000 apologies, but I will pass up future visits. It's not worth the wait. I will say...I admire what you're doing for the community and helping those in need. Much appreciated. read more

Al Pastor Papi - Mexico City Style Al Pastor Taco - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

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. read more

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! read more

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. read more

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In need of the juiciest al pastor tacos? Get to Parklab Gardens! They also have chicken, beef and nopales or soy al pastor as veggie options. You don't want tacos? You can put your filling of choice in a burrito or bowl or a gringa - which looks like a mini quesadilla to me. It's located in the cute Parklab Gardens and has plenty of open area seating. There are plenty of dessert trucks in the area so you can grab a sweet treat too if you have room after stuffing your face with al pastor! read more

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The BEST taco in SF hands down! Meat is juicy and flavorful. They fry their tortilla which makes it crispy and blends very well with the meat. Love this truck! read more

Al Pastor Papi - May 2020 menu - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

So this taco truck is from San Francisco, but this past weekend they came to Stockton to our local Stocklandia food venue. We heard they were voted the best in San Francisco the last two years so we went to try them out. First and foremost, expect to WAIT...I read so many reviews of people having to wait long times so we expected it. Personally we waited almost two hours from getting in line to actually receiving our food. They're just that busy...tons of people wanting to order so you can't blame them. Now the food, we tried the Vampiro Tacos and the Mexican City Style Taco, all with their Al Pastor meat. Only difference between the two is the Vampiro had cheese melted on the tortilla, which I personally enjoyed as I love cheese. The meat is seasoned sooo good, so much flavor that I can say I was impressed. Stockton has lots of taco trucks, but this Al Pastor is far the best I've had. We also bought a couple of burritos, also with al pastor meat. I actually haven't had a burrito with avocado in it, and I liked it. Again the meat gives the burrito tons of flavor, and instead of refried beans you get black beans. All in all the burrito hit the spot, would recommend to anyone. The salsa verde had a minor kick to it, not spicy at all. If you prefer spicy get the salsa roja. I can't say I would normally wait two hours for some taco truck, but I'm glad I got to experience this at least once since they came to my hometown. Great food, great ambience the way the had all the streamers and photo wall for people to enjoy while they wait. Keep it up Al Pastor Papi. read more

These Tacos are definitely a tad bit pricey but worth it because of how big of a packed punch of flavor each taco has. I honestly would rather pay for these tacos despite it being slightly pricey than tacos at a taqueria perhaps, than at a $$ restaurant that has less than average tacos and is​ expensive. My boyfriend and I got the Al Pastor tacos that each come with a slice of pineapple...it compliments each other​ SO. DARN. WELL. You gotta add drops of lime and a hint of hot sauce and you get so many​ flavors in your mouth that go so well together. We tried the Strawberry Horchata on the side and I personally wasn't​ a fan of it, however, thought it was unique. My boyfriend was definitely all for it though. I give it a 5/10. read more

Thank you Al Pastor Papi for educating me about how Al Pastor is made! I was curious about the mascot on your truck, so I looked up Al Pastor. I had no idea how it was made! The little hat is a pineapple and it is made like this (second photo from Wikipedia). Thank you for nourishing my curiosity and I also love the chili pepper 'stache. 10/10 on the graphic design! I was on my way home from work & couldn't stop when I saw the truck but next time I will stop to taste what I presume is an extremely delish taco :) read more

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Very excited to make it out to alpastorpapi one Friday. 2.5 stars if half-stars were a thing- mostly for branding and hype. Unfortunately, the richness of the meat (or perhaps lack thereof) and overall balance across flavor and texture left much to be desired. Hate to say this but Bay Area locals beware- the tacos are fine and well-plated (bonus for the alpastorta pun) but, in my op, do not even remotely compare with most taquerias in the mission district. Glad I made the trek, likely won't be back. Tacos (street and crispy, both al pastor): meat was tender but not well-seasoned. Cilantro, lime, and onions felt underwhelming. Alpastorta: 40% black beans, 100% mush. Missing crunch and something spicy or bold to offset the saltiness. read more

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I already ordered from Señor Sisig before coming here because I knew I wouldn't be full. I should've started here. I ordered the vegan Al pastor burrito bowl and it's a generous portion with very generous amounts of "meat" and probably would've satisfied me by itself but now I'm uncomfortably stuffed by multiple food truck servings. I'm not mad. Being vegan, it's hard to find good flavor options from food trucks in general rather than basic substitutions and ingredient removal (my bowl has no cheese or sour cream), so it's refreshing to have a vegan protein option that's so flavorful! Pro tip: Rice, veggies, and beans are in different corners of the "bowl" (it's a box) and it's hard to tell because of all the meat it's buried under, so make sure to mix it before you completely demolish a single ingredient in the corner! As far as customer service, I couldn't tell what they were saying and wasn't sure they were even saying anything at times during our interaction. I blame everything stacked in their windows blocking my line of sight so I couldn't read body language. I'd include a picture, but I couldn't stop eating and my bowl isn't pretty anymore. Oops. read more

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. read more

OMG. Literally the best taco I've ever had. I never crave tacos I'm seriously considering stalking this truck every week idk what was in that sauce of his but wowww. The chicken taco was perfectly seasoned and cooked. I also got the queso taco which was absolutely amazing. The tortilla was both crispy and soft. You HAVE to check out this truck if you are in the Bay Area. read more

Al Pastor Papi - Food Trucks Near Me - San Francisco, California

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! read more