Taquería El Pastor in Illinois

"They seemed understaffed, but the food was good. I ordered a torta dinner and a single taco de leg lengua. It was good the torta was flavorful. The taco de lengua needed a little more flavor but it was still nice and tender."

"Few things to note here. There is more than enough seating and space in here. If you're dining in, you can come in and seat yourself wherever you'd like. Servers will come to you to take your order. Server was prompt and attended to us frequently enough. However, the server only spoke Spanish as most of the staff do. I didn't hear a lick of English spoken here which is fine, but this is just a forewarning for English only speaking customers who wish to check this place out. All that said, this place was highly recommended by a friend and it's their favorite for al pastor tacos. I ordered 3 al pastor tacos with onions and cilantro, and I have no regrets about it. The al pastor was juicy and tender and had good strips of meat. The tortillas were soft and warm. I admit though I felt the al pastor could have just been slightly more seasoned or marinated to give it some more flavorful juices. Not the best al pastor taco I've had, but it's not too far behind either."

"They live up to their namesake. The al pastor tacos were great. Plenty of meat. Feb 2023 had the 3 taco meal. Delicious. Thought the check out proces is a huge bottle neck. The carrot mix was great. I'll b back"

"The absolute best el pastor tacos with amazing tasting salsas. Just yummy.... And the steak and egg breakfast, the full enchilada, just really yummy. The service is also friendly and very helpful. Go with loved ones and friends, don't go alone."

"The chips and guac were a great start. The tortas were also delicious. They had some of the best tacos de lengua(tongue). The pastor also had a pretty good flavor. The service was super fast and the people were super nice."

"As soon as you step into Taquería El Pastor, the aroma of sizzling meat fills the air, wrapping you in the promise of something truly delicious. The scent of the trompo slowly turning, the juices of the al pastor dripping onto the hot griddle, immediately sets the tone for an authentic and mouth watering experience. I ordered two tacos, one barbacoa and one al pastor, a duo that turned out to be an explosion of flavor. The barbacoa taco was a masterpiece of tenderness, the meat slow-cooked to perfection, falling apart with each bite. It had that rich, deep flavor that only comes from hours of careful preparation, balanced beautifully with the soft, warm corn tortilla that cradled it. A touch of cilantro and onion added brightness, while a squeeze of lime brought out the meat’s natural juices. The al pastor taco was equally magnificent. The pork, shaved straight from the glistening trompo, had a perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and slightly charred edges, giving it an irresistible depth of flavor. Each bite revealed hints of the marinade's citrus and spice, with a texture that was both tender and slightly crispy on the edges. Every bite was a reminder of why this place is so good. The tacos weren’t just food, they were an experience. If you're looking for authentic, well-prepared Mexican street tacos with flavor, Taquería El Pastor is a spot you simply can't miss."

"Super tasty food! Highly recommend their tacos al pastor with their house salsa. Great service! Agua de horchata was a little sweet for my taste but that just personal preference. Huge dinning area. Comfy seating. Great for big or small groups. No liquor. No BYOB. Open Late."

"Strong in the Force, the flavors are. Chicken Torta—tender, balanced, and crisp. Carne Asada Tacos—smoky, succulent, perfection. Choose salsa wisely—mild grants peace, spicy tempts the dark side. Parking, a lot on the side there is. Late at night, empty. Peak hours? Uncertain, I am. Swift service, welcoming space. Return, I must."