East SJ taqueria built around the al pastor trompo
Based on 524 reviews
authentic al pastor off the trompogreat value for the priceconsistent neighborhood staple
no-frills setting with limited seatingcan get busy at peak hours
$12/person
Best for: Lunch regulars who want fast, authentic tacos under $15 · Families from the neighborhood looking for a reliable weeknight spot · First-timers to al pastor wanting a no-frills introduction to the real thing · Late-night taco runs when other spots have closed
Busiest: Weekday lunch (12–1:30pm) and weekend dinner (6–8pm)
Reservations: No reservations
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Tacos al Pastor
$4.00
Pork marinated in achiote and dried chiles, carved off the trompo and served on double corn tortillas with pineapple, cilantro, and onion — the whole reason this place exists
Horchata
$3.00
House-made rice drink, lightly sweetened and cold — the standard pairing with al pastor in any serious taqueria
VG
Burrito al Pastor
$10.00
The same trompo pork wrapped with rice, beans, and salsa in a flour tortilla for those wanting more volume per dollar
