Empellon Al Pastor

You should have no problem ordering a ton of tacos at 11:30 p.m. Order the namesake al pastor (intensely porcine swine with chile and pineapple ), as well as the insanely beefy tripe and tongue tacos . Read more

Empellon al Pastor opens today! This Mexican restaurant will have meat shaved from a vertical spit, plus a handful of other taco fillings, along with some sides and drinks. Mon, 10/20. Read more

The signature al pastor is a must pick as shown on the right in the following pic, chipotle chicken is also tasty the one in the middle. Not your average taco place :P

The namesake and tripe tacos are great, but overall offerings are too expensive for what they deliver . Try the kale and green chorizo for a modern Mexican take on collards - spicy , vinegary, good.

Empellon al Pastor is an amazing new causual taco place from the based gawd of mexican food , Alex Stupak . I love the menu, especially the al pastor . They also NAIL the chips . Read more

When you can't decide just order a bunch of tacos like we did: the Al Pastor , Mushroom , Pork Tongue , & Cheeseburger !

Skip trying a bunch of tacos and go straight for the al pastor . Love the blend of flavor with the pineapple on top! If it's crowded inside, order food/booze from the back counter. It comes out quick!

Chicken taco and a frosty modello: just the ticket for steamy summer afternoon. Everything here is $4. Can't go wrong. Related to tonier brother on 1st. Very open air space. Great corner spot.

This is a really fun and cheap place in East Village . Tacos are solid, not mind-blowing, but definitely get the juicy short rib tacos . The spicy cucumber margarita was delicious.

Tacos & margaritas ...what else does one need on a lazy Saturday or Sunday afternoon. The namesake is delicious. Almost bring me back to Southern California.

Chef Stupak nailed the tacos al pastor - they're tender and the pineapple isn't overpowering. The potatoes and chorizo taco is incredible too. The spuds are soft, moist and the chorizo , flavorful

One of the best al pastor tacos in the city . Salsas are also delicious and they have a great selection of tequila !

A lively , chill spot on the east end of St. Marks with solid tacos . Get the tacos al pastor with some guac and chips on the side. Great place to hang with friends.

Place your order (beverage and food orders are taken at different locations) and seat yourself at Alex Stupak 's latest venture. Make sure to order the Al Pastor taco .

Very casual spot right next to Tompkins Square Park . Great Michelada selection and you can order tacos as you go

the al pastor is the best taco . short rib is also good. If you like mezcal , there are 2 amazing cocktails - try "the pretty one" first

Great tacos . Al Pastor is the go-to. But don't be afraid to branch out. Solid, albeit not elite craft beer list . I'd say strong to quite strong.

the most casual of the Empellón empire, a great place to swing by for a couple of tacos and a drink

"The headliner taco al pastor is an exemplary study in flavor and texture." via New York Magazine/Grub Street | The 30 Best (New) Cheap Eats in New York [July 12, 2015]

Great happy hour vibe with the windows open. The al pastor and guac were also good.

Special Micheladas are all worth it, especially Andrew Zimmern's! Get the Al Pastor tacos , a Michelada (or any of the many tequilas ), and the beans.

Delicious & authentic Mexican cuisine . Love the tacos & the guacamole so. Fresh, fast food !

Phenomenal el pastor and red chile pork tacos . The chorizo is pretty good, too. Oh, and you can get pretty good beer for $6. #allinone

Tasty tacos (al pastor , beef and chorizo ) and chips and guac . Love the salsas they have. Michelada menu makes me happy.

I finally found tacos that I crave. The Al pastor taco is a must. Order three of them.

The new cheeseburger taco is a great addition. So is the short rib . And the bistec . Really, just get them all.

Try the beef tongue taco and pork al pastor . Great tequila selection and sometimes they have sangrita which is amazing.

Fantastic tacos and margaritas ...the guac is great too...and everyone was super nice - a spot to check out for sure.

Head to Alex Stupak’s bar-cum-taqueria in the wee hours for great chips , fresh, unfussy guacamole , and, of course tacos ! Read more

Once I did a marathon of my five favorite tacos place in the East Village . I ordered Al Pastor tacos here

Two tacos and a beer for $10, great deal!

Good tacos , though sadly I wasn't blown away, I would to otto's or taqeria Diana IMO. Definitely a cool place to chill with friends, I would go back.

Nice Tequila selection by the oz.. Negra Modelo on draft . Tacos were good, best part was the tortilla & pineapple on carnitas taco . Basic and good.

All tacos $4. The al pastor and the steak were both great. Get the spicy en Cunado michelada !

Great vibe, good food. Not for feasting like Taqueria Diana - more for drinking tequila and messing with a few tacos . Bartender Mark is the man

The greatest bar in East Village ? Yes. The bartenders are the greatest people you’ve ever met (Spenny & Catherine)

great tacos but not sure about the tortillas . Come during happy hour (M-F 4-7) to get 3 dollar tacos

I appreciate that this place celebrates street art all over trying inside and outside of their space.

Great Mexican food on St. Marks. As others have said, you can't go wrong with the Al Pastor Tacos !

Might be the best taco al pastor in the city . Great inexpensive drink menu to boot.

But the kale and chorizo side for $4 and the 6 tortillas side for $2 for some awesome kale and chorizo tacos !

Buzzing atmosphere, super fast service , delicious tacos , but beware of the al pastor - it's very very spicy

The cucumber margarita and the kale side dish are amazing!

Great margaritas , but the tacos are only decent and a couple of bucks more than other places in the area.

Micheladas are cold, tacos Al Pastor are tender and crunchy. Definitely the way to go.

Mos Def playing. Impressively friendly staff . The tripe/beef tongue taco is the best.

Incredible, authentic , street style tacos . The cucumber marg is also a 10/10.

The al pastor taco with pineapple is the best, though they are all excellent.

Yaaaaaaaas so good. Legit corn tortillas , great michelada (emoticon w yuzu )

Avoid the castanon cider at all costs. Unless you really love Spanish cider . Wouldn't you rather have some delicious nachos for your ten bucks either way?