I've had this place bookmarked forever and finally found myself on this side of town, somewhere I rarely go. So glad I made the trip. I walked in on a Friday evening and was surprised there was no line. I was immediately greeted by a woman who took my order, great service from the start. The two women working were doing everything themselves, from taking orders to making the food fresh, and still kept things moving at a very reasonable pace. I ordered the shrimp burrito with light rice and got the chipotle sauce on the side. They also have a CLEAN self serve bar with salsas, cucumbers, and limes, which is always a nice touch. The burrito was huge and so good. My plan was to eat half in the car and save the rest for later... but I ended up sitting in the parking lot and finishing the whole thing. Every bite had perfectly seasoned shrimp, no skimping at all. The interior is clean, minimal, and has plenty of seating. 10/10, definitely recommend. read more

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shoutout to my good friend Isabela for putting me on. There's only this joint in Montclair or in the area I'll go to for Al Pastor. - @eatingwithricardo read more

One thing I always liked about Tops and their chili cheese fries is how they always made the box feel full. They would make the small filled to the brim with all the chili cheesy goodness, and the large would just be more of the same so the box would be in danger of toppling over the edge with all of the messy mountain of food. It always seemed worth it because just by looking at it you could tell it was a good amount of food. I wanted to like the Al Pastor fries in the same way. The meat itself was impeccable, with every bite being chock full of pork meat. I think the main problem was it that it needed more fries. You would think the fries would be the easiest to load up a dish like this with, but the layer of fries at the bottom of this container was kind of the thin side. And that led into the next problem, where every bite seemed overflowing with onions. Sauces, cilantro, and meat all were fairly represented. But because there wasn't an appropriate amount of fries, and because the onions were so fresh and strong, that's what I got most of in every bite. It was so bad my eyes were watering from just breathing. And because the proportions were so off, I just don't think this offering is worth the $15 it's priced at. If there was more fries, not only would it have been more filling but all the competing flavors would've blended better. As it is now, I think this is maybe an $11 dish that you might ask for some extra fries to be thrown to get the balance right. The service was good. The employee behind the register explained well what came with the fries and the order got to me pretty fast. The ambience was good, but the space was kind of limited. I wish the dining area was just a bit bigger. I've also never been a fan of food joints without a soda dispenser. Paying $3 for each bottle of Coke is not my idea of inviting. It has the mystique of over-priced concessions at a sporting event. Places that want you there invest in having free refills on soda instead of forcing their patrons to pay for multiple bottles or else go thirsty. As it is, I don't think I'll be back. The pastor is good and I had wanted to try the pastor burrito, but this visit was lackluster so I don't see myself in any hurry to make another trip here. read more

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I bought a carne asada taco and a Al Pastor burrito. The taco was okay, the corn tortilla was made in house, which was tasty but the meat was slightly chewy and not seasoned enough. The burrito was good, it had good flavor and was plentiful and the tortilla was good. read more

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A gem! We stopped by for the first time on a whim and fell in love. The service is so friendly and warm, that when we were invited to sit and eat instead of taking it to go, we immediately said yes! I got a battered fish quesitaco, potato taco, and bean and cheese burrito. All of it was extremely flavorful, made fresh, and the salsa was great. When one of my tortillas wasn't exactly the order, they even proactively sent a fresh warm cheese tortilla even though I didn't realize the difference! We will definitely add this into our regularly rotation. read more

Al Pastor Taqueria - Battered Fish Taco - Tacos Near Me - Montclair, California

Had this for take out dinner the other day and it was so yummy. The quality of meat made a difference in these tacos 100%. They also make their own corn tortillas!! They have such a good variety of sauces and salsas, love the heat of these. To eat we had the al pastor, carne asada, shrimp, and crispy potato tacos + rice and beans. My surprising favorite was the crispy potato taco... I am still thinking about it. read more

Al Pastor Taqueria - Crispy Potato Taco and Al Pastor Taco - Tacos Near Me - Montclair, California

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This taqueria has real Mexican food and the friendliest staff! I come here often and get the Al Pastor taco plate combo and always struggle to decide between and shrimp taco or steak taco a la carte because they are both sooo good. If you know and love quality this is the taqueria for you! The Al pastor flavor is the best in the area, the steak is a classic that they perfectly season and their grilled shrimp is perfectly marinated omg so bomb The service is always great, the place is nicely decorate, clean and worth the wait while they make your order. read more

Small casual modern taqueria located not far off the freeway in Montclair. I think I bookmarked them because I saw them on my feeds and their burritos or special items look pretty amazing. I went here specifically for some al pastor tacos on National Taco Day after work, haha. As soon as I came in, I was greeted by some of the friendliest folks. It was an a bit of the later side of a weeknight so I was able to order right away. I got the two taco combo with al pastor, which came with rice and beans and I can't remember if the beverage was included or if I ordered that in addition. They make their tortillas in house so it has that thicker texture and the flavors of the tortilla and the meat were great. The beans and rice were solid and so was the horchata. As far as fast casual taquerias, this place is great. Definitely want to come back and try one of the more insane looking creations they have to offer. Plus, it seemed to have plenty of parking right out front when I was there. read more

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Aye ya, sometimes I think that TikTok overhypes things! I have seen this all over social media so maybe that's my fault to get excited before I taste myself. Just got a carne Asada burrito to share with a friend since we wanted something sweet. My friend kept saying there's not that much meat for $15 maybe your half has more. By time I tried mine and I felt same as her not enough meat. The beans were tasty I liked the flavor of those. Too skimpy on meat. The staff were friendly and efficient. Inside was small cute and clean. Overall it was a cute little place. I would like to come back and try again to see if something else catches my taste buds. read more

Al Pastor Taqueria - Tacos Near Me - Montclair, California

Stopped by Al Pastor Taqueria and honestly this place exceeded expectations. The food was incredible. You can tell right away they know what they're doing. The al pastor was super flavorful, perfectly cooked, and had that balance of savory and a little sweetness that just hits. What really stood out though was the service. Everyone was welcoming, quick, and genuinely kind. It didn't feel rushed or transactional at all, which is rare these days. They made the whole experience even better. Everything came out fresh and fast, and the quality was consistent across the board. This is definitely one of those spots you come back to without even thinking twice. If you're anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and check this place out. Easily one of the better taco spots I've had in a while. read more

So I just came from this taco spot and the tacos have good flavor with the handmade tortillas. I ordered a shrimp taco and al pastor taco the only complaint is the taco needed more meat and the shrimp taco needed more shrimp as well and we waited 25 minutes for our order overall the flavor was good and salsas were good to I had the hottest one. read more

The place of called Al Pastor... I ordered an Al pastor burrito today. I ended up receiving a bean and rice burrito with a pineapple spear to convince me it was Al pastor. WTF? How is this place still open?Handing over a burrito worth less than a dollar with a smile on their face. They should be ashamed. Better off going a couple blocks further to a street vendor read more

If there was a 0 star option that's what I would rate this place! Literally nothing was good from this place and I was wondering why it's still open! If you go once you are definitely not going back. Trash food overpriced food!! At least the staff was friendly read more

So happy to have finally found a local spot with handmade tortillas. We had the Al pastor and fish tacos. Both were absolutely fire. I also love their birria empanada. I haven't had anything like that before but it was the perfect mix of crispy shell with tender birria/cheese filling. Will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. Also the service was awesome! The guy at the register was super friendly and very helpful when explaining the menu. read more

Today was my first time to Al Pastor Taqueria. Wow! Absolutely delicious. I ordered the potato taco plate. I'm in heaven. So fresh homemade beans tortillas potatoes. As well I had a delicious Jamaica. I'm going back to try their other delicious foods. read more

I really wanted to like this place. All that instagram hype hyped me up lol. Went there the other day and hubby ordered me 2 tacos de asada and 1 of their battered shrimp tacos. The asada was Not it! It was chewy and lacked so much flavor. The battered shrimp taco was yummy and so was the sauce it came with. The ladies were friendly and the place had lots of seating. The agua de piña was good. The salsas were off too. No flavor at all. Watered down salsas did not make the asada any better. really wanted to like this place and not complain about paying $60. Tried their Al pastor and it was okay also, nothing crazy to come back to unfortunately. I added a comment on their IG page and they deleted it. Take the criticism/opinions to make stuff better is my thing. Good luck to the business but I will not be returning. read more

Huge shoutout to Al Pastor and the team! They took amazing care of us during our lunch break from construction. The hospitality was on point, and we were blessed with complimentary bean tacos that hit the spot. The service was fast, the food was delicious, and the overall vibe made us feel right at home. We truly appreciate the love and support -- highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area! read more

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Stumbled aross Al Pastor Taqueria, and decided to grab a quick bite to eat. The restaurant was very clean and was immediately welcomed with a smile when I walked in the door! They had a variety of different dishes with different proteins. I asked the kind chef what her favorite à la carte tacos were and she highly recommended their shrimp tacos and boy was she right! The shrimp tacos were cooked and prepared to perfection! Although I don't have all the fixings on my tacos due to preference, I very much enjoyed these! I'm so happy that I tried this place out, and I can't wait to come back to try more of their menu! Thank you!! read more

Al Pastor Taqueria - Shrimp Taco - Tacos Near Me - Montclair, California

The food was good, the staff was nice, the salsa was HOT just like I like it! My only real complaint was pricing. We had two burritos and a side of chips and salsa and two bottles of water. We paid $41 for lunch. read more

I had the misfortune of trying this taqueria and left extremely disappointed. We arrived around 3 p.m. the restaurant was empty, and parking was plentiful. We were both hungry and excited to try the tacos since the reviews looked promising. The place was clean, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The cashier, in particular, was kind, informative, and made sure to check for any allergy concerns, which I appreciated. However, the food was a major letdown. The prices were the first red flag nearly $5 per taco. But I thought maybe the quality justified the price? I ordered two asada tacos and one pastor taco, while my husband went with the pastor burrito. Given that the restaurant's name features pastor, we figured it would be their specialty. When the food arrived, I was met with three mediocre tacos. The portion size was small, and the presentation was unappealing. First, the street tacos came with only one tortilla and not two... Second, the meat barely covered the tortilla, extremely skimpy. The tacos had just a sprinkle of onion and cilantro, and overall looked carelessly put together. For size reference, the meat portion was the size of my index and middle finger, and even the lime wedge was almost the same size. Flavor wise, both the asada and pastor were disappointing. The asada was tender but bland had potential of it were to be seasoned correctly, while the pastor was oily, mushy, and completely lacked seasoning. The creamy cilantro sauce that came with the pastor tacos tasted mayonnaise, practically a mayo taco with a dash of onion and cilantro. My husband's pastor burrito was no better. It completely fell apart, forcing him to eat it with a fork. To make things worse, the burrito was mostly beans and rice, what is typically known as a filler when skimping out on meat. they should just call it a vegetarian burrito at that point. The only positives were the good horchata and the small salsa bar with a few decent options. Also the tortilla might be made in house but they are not made to order. We saw the cook pulling out the tortillas from a stack of premade tortillas. Overall, this place was a huge disappointment. These are not authentic Mexican tacos, they're overpriced, money hungry, and leave you hungry tacos. As a first-time visitor, I would never recommend this restaurant. Unfortunately, it feels like they prioritize profit over quality. read more

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Love the homemade tortillas. Great food and great service. The place was nice and clean.

Came on a Saturday night, the customer service is amazing and the music is a vibe and the atmosphere is giving me Guadalajara . Ordered Al Pastor loaded fries and Beria empanada. While waiting for my food, one of the employees walked over to me and gave me a complementary queso fresco frijoles taco, so thankful . Every item on the menu are fresh and made from scratch, They even packed my condiments on the side so that my empanada stays fresh, another plus is that they also cater, I will be returning and will continue to support . Happy customer read more

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Ordered the pastor burrito. It was a big burrito full of rice and beans, hardly any meat. Hilarious for a place called Al pastor. $17 smh

Had an asada taco, meat was not tender, chewy. The chicken was ok, could use more flavor. $9 for 2 tacos, probably won't come back.

Great food, slow service. The crew tried, but they trip over themselves with everyone doing everything at the same time. The food though...

Best food and service ever I love this place I highly recommend going there. Everything taste delicious

It's my second time coming here they got great food especially tacos, and rice. must stop by if you're in the area. I went yesterday and I forgot to upgrade my drink the cashier took care of me that shows alot about their service. I strongly recommend this spot. read more

If you've ever wanted to eat clean but still feel like you're doing something slightly dirty, Al Pastor Taqueria is the spot. This joint will make your taste buds dance like they just got paid. I had the lettuce-wrapped tacos, and don't roll your eyes my carnitas-loving friend. These things aren't the sad, soggy salad burritos you've seen on Instagram. No, sir. These are crisp, cool, green cocoons of joy holding together tender, perfectly seasoned pastor meat. The tortilla lovers will see the vision. The salsa bar is wide open baby. It's like a festival of heat and tang... pico, roja, and verde. And nobody's watching how many times you go back. Pour it, drown it, sip it if that's how you feel. Freedom tastes like roasted jalapeños and cilantro compadre. The service is cool, friendly and fast. The prices will leave you smiling. You can eat like a king on a commoner's budget. You'll still have enough cash left an ice cold soda pop. read more

I had seen this place be hyped up on social media. I drove a long way to try them out and upon getting there I needed to use the restroom, so I thought I would use the restroom before ordering. I asked for restroom code and the employee (male) tells me "The restroom is only for customers." That made me uncomfortable to be put in a category. So I did tell that employee "That was rude. I was going to buy something but with that attitude I don't want to anymore." So I left. This is not the only place and no matter how hyped up something can be, if the service isn't great, my money can be spent elsewhere. Came to the Taco Man, also in Upland, instead. That place was awesome and delicious. read more

We ordered tacos, quesadillas, and a burrito, and everything was delicious and satisfying. The restaurant is clean, the portions are generous, and the friendly atmosphere makes it feel like a family owned place. I highly recommend it and hope their business keeps growing. read more

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Food was 10/10 Everything was fresh, Delicious, and hot! Smelled amazing all of the flavor in each dish was spot on! The service was amazing the manager here is a lovely woman she told us about the business and how the Tortillas are made in house! You can definitely taste the passion in each dish. It's very bright inside the decor is authentic and cozy tables and chairs good music and I like that you can see the chefs making the food. Definitely my go too spot from now on!!!! The Birria Empanada was my favorite so tender yet crunchy because of the toppings and the fresh Masa shell! read more

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I like the shrimp one the best, but it needed more shrimp, the sauce they cook it in was good. I also got a birrea empanada. It was good but needed more meat. But overall it was good read more

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My husband and I came across this taco place yesterday night after deciding what we wanted to eat! We found this place on yelp and decided to give it a try! First off, the interior was very clean and organized. The service was also amazing & fast! We received very friendly customer service & not to mention the food was delicious! The lady that was working gave us some bean tacos to try and it was bomb! The whole taco melted in my mouth! Not to mention, they make homemade tortillas here, so that's a plus! They also have a self serve salsa bar as well! I decided to give the tacos a try. So I got: * shrimp taco, Baja style * Steak taco * Al Pastor Taco * Birria Taco * Chicken Taco. They are known for their Al Pastor here! But personally, I thought the shrimp taco was the BEST! The flavor of the shrimp and everything that was in the taco tasted fresh and delicious! My husband got the Al Pastor burrito and it was good! I will definitely be back and try other items on their menu like the loaded fries and maybe a burrito this time! (: read more

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This is regarding the Door Dash experience. I wish they had an option where there is a required part regarding my shrimp tacos. I saw that there is a Baja style option and other options that said without so and so. However, based on their picture that they showed on Door Dash (which is a shrimp taco filled with plenty of stuff) I was hoping I would get the same result when I ordered it. Sadly, it wasn't so. Instead, I got a sad and depressing shrimp taco - four small shrimps on a taco. That's it. Al Pastor Taqueria, please do better. Don't make the Baja Style an option but REQUIRED so it doesn't mislead people into thinking they will get that like the one in the picture when in reality they won't. read more

Al Pastor Taqueria - Shrimp taco - Tacos Near Me - Montclair, California

The Al Pastor tacos with handmade tortillas are delicious!! I also had an horchata which was perfect to pair with. The service was awesome. The cashier was friendly and helped me with my options. The ambiance is great too, I enjoyed the music and art they have. Highly recommend read more

Viva Mexico Solid taco, VERY generous with the cheese on this one. Al Pastor is good but pretty generic, nothing that blows my mind. Wished they put more meat (don't we all though) and sauce (personal preference) I liked the touch of pineapple. Small taco though. read more

Al Pastor Taqueria - Al Pastor Quesataco - Tacos Near Me - Montclair, California

Very disappointed. The food is expensive and the quality doesn't match. I ordered a shrimp burrito that fell apart on the second bite. There was no taste. My husband had the Al pastor fries and he was disappointed as well, they were cold and the meat was salty. We spent almost 40$. We both didn't think it was worth it. read more

Great food and service Very clean and friendly staff. Menu is simple to read to figure what you want read more

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Food - Chicken taco (nothing out of the ordinary) Grilled shrimp taco delicious Birria taco - my son tore it up My daughter loved the rice and beans and homemade corn tortillas. Salsa's i like spicy but for me were pretty mild. Enjoyed the green out of the 3 flavors. Service- welcoming and sweet. Ambiance - clean & simple Price - on the pricier side with $4 plus a taco Will return to try something else on the menu. read more

Not sure if this business is struggling but we came in on a Sunday at 1pm ordered two Al pastor tacos with rice and beans (small order) and some Al Pastor fries and sad to say they aren't serving the Al Pastor off the spit. Also the portion of the meat was very minimal. The Al Pastor seemed to be just re warmed from the night before it had decent flavor but obviously not fresh the tortillas are made to order which was nice total amount for this meal $30 read more

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