Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 1359 reviews

What User likes about Empellon Al Pastor:
Vibrant and fun atmosphere with a good selection of beers and tacos. It's perfect for the location right by the park. Large open windows and a sensible mix of tables (high and low, benches and stools). The style is definitely Mexican, although it's through rose-tinted US glasses. Well worth a visit for the friendly, social atmosphere and speedy service. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Empellon Al Pastor:
Definitely not a sit down restaurant sort of place. Mexican bar food that was mediocre. Lovely waitress. Bartender was not the friendliest woman like she was being that NYC bartender character who hates her job and is rude to people so tourists can say they encountered that trope. Won't be returning. View all feedback.

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Restaurantji
3.8 ★ from 153 reviews
Justin
29.10.2023 - 05:11

What better casual spot for a drink and bite in the neighborhood? Full of dates, locals, and chillers. Posted up no problem for a round before meeting other fri...

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Tristen
29.10.2023 - 05:11

Good cheap drinks, $3 tacos on the weekend that are delicious, and low-key

Kyle
29.10.2023 - 05:11

A great Mexican bar and food place that is mellow during the week but gets packed in peak weekend drinking hours. I prefer going on off-hours to enjoy the food...

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Nona
29.10.2023 - 05:11

Food and cocktails were great and moderately priced. The murals around the bar were very interesting to look at. Great music ? Would recommend. It can get crowd...

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Ann
29.10.2023 - 05:11

If you’re looking for excellent tequila drinks and Mexican bar food— this is excellent. A satisfying but not exhaustive menu of interesting complex cocktails, i...

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Nestled near the park, this Mexican bar offers a lively atmosphere and a solid selection of drinks, particularly their refreshing spicy cucumber cocktail. Diners can enjoy a vibrant setting filled with upbeat reggaeton music, perfect for socializing during happy hour. While the tacos and menu items have been met with mixed reviews, visitors appreciate the friendly staff and engaging vibe. The bar can be bustling on weekends, making off-peak visits ideal for a more relaxed experience. Though some find the taco prices steep for the portion sizes, the excellent tequila choices and tempting cocktails make it a worthwhile stop for spirited gatherings.

Sirved
4.2 ★ from 5 reviews
Kimberly
04.10.2023 - 17:54

$6 a taco for a taco that felt and most centainly was incomplete. I don?t know if they did this on purpose since it was a take out order but seriously nothing l...

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Jonathan
04.10.2023 - 17:54

Fantastic drinks. The spicy cucumber cocktail is definitely where it?s at. Very refreshing and the perfect drink for warm days. The taco was ok. For $6 expected...

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Benjamin
04.10.2023 - 17:54

Absolutely fantastic experience! Mel was a wealth of knowledge and made the most fantastic recommendations and specialty cocktails. If you're looking for delici...

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The happy hour takes the edge off of their prices a bit. The food and their specialty cocktails are super tasty. Ask about the chef's special I think that chang...

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Dean
04.10.2023 - 17:54

Get the Spicy Cucumber Margarita. I?d say it?s the best margarita in east village! It?s not actually too spicy. The main flavor is the refreshing cucumber! Also...

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Menu
1.3 ★ from 3 reviews

Definitely not a sit down restaurant sort of place. Mexican bar food that was mediocre. Lovely waitress. Bartender was not the friendliest woman like she was be...

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They don’t take reservations!

They don’t take reservations!

Opentable
3.6 ★ from 2 reviews
Int Restaurants
3.9 ★ from 1199 reviews

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