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Empellón Al Pastor is a bar located in the East Village on the corner of St. Marks Place and Avenue A, across the street from Tompkins Square Park. The menu consists of mash-up bar snacks and tacos served in a hyper casual environment. Empellón Al Pastor’s drink menu focuses on margaritas, a rotating selection of 18 beers on tap, and an assortment of cocktails.
Contemporary Mexican hot spot turning out innovative tacos & creative cocktails.
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Empellón Al Pastor is a bar located in the East Village on the corner of St. Marks Place and Avenue A, across the street from Tompkins Square Park.
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Blake Rasmussen
A great little dive bar experience with great Mexican food. The food menu is great, with a few non standard items like a sandwich special (which was meatloaf when we went), and the tacos look great though are very expensive at $7 each. The nachos were incredible value, and every ingredient was handmade down to the chips. They offer a happy hour special on drinks, margaritas can be customized with either tequila or mezqual, and the beer & shot combo is a great deal at $10. They also have a shot that contains mezcal and cold brew for people drinking all night who need a pick me up.
… moreCass
Solid spot. Good prices. Busy on a summer weekend so just hang around until you can steal someone’s table outside.
The marg was a bit watery but good. Hit the spot enough.
The nachos are actually exactly what you’d expect in a standard, satisfying plate of nachos and they’re big. Perfect for sharing with 2-4 people.
Love that they have a breakfast burrito at night.
Great spot to grab a drink before going out or meet friends.
Super lively area, obviously.
… moreThe marg was a bit watery but good. Hit the spot enough.
The nachos are actually exactly what you’d expect in a standard, satisfying plate of nachos and they’re big. Perfect for sharing with 2-4 people.
Love that they have a breakfast burrito at night.
Great spot to grab a drink before going out or meet friends.
Super lively area, obviously.
Leyla Knight
Came here on the hunt for a bloody mary but learned about and stayed for the michelada Drinks so lovely so bartender explained their gorgina menu recommending the michelada & fruit blood cocktail <3 so delicious reasonable price point. WILL return ♀️ ✨️
Shout out to Jason
Edit: Jason said my friend sounds like Jojo siwa ♀️ ✨️
Edit: Jason said my friend rhymes like slim shady and quoted mom’s spaghetti <3 great time
… moreShout out to Jason
Edit: Jason said my friend sounds like Jojo siwa ♀️ ✨️
Edit: Jason said my friend rhymes like slim shady and quoted mom’s spaghetti <3 great time
Isabella Grandic
Very cool, underground pregame spot. Spicy cucumber marg was nice. Mez cal pina colada was cool (a bit odd). The Al Pastor tacos are really good (just spicy!). I actually really liked the cheeseburger taco.
The chips & guac is super mid. Wouldn’t wonder again. Also, not enough guac for the chips :/
Overall, really like this place. First come first serve. Not fancy. But $4 late night tacos! Decently priced drinks!
… moreThe chips & guac is super mid. Wouldn’t wonder again. Also, not enough guac for the chips :/
Overall, really like this place. First come first serve. Not fancy. But $4 late night tacos! Decently priced drinks!
Alex Zhang
Came here for a drink Saturday afternoon. This place definitely has a vibe. Cool mural on the wall and even on the ceiling. You order everything from the bar and seat yourself. It does get loud when it’s busy and when people raised their voice.
They have a great selection of draft beer, draft cider and draft wine. The price are really reasonable. Menu isn’t big but has good Mexican food selections. Happy hour only weekdays 4-7pm
… moreThey have a great selection of draft beer, draft cider and draft wine. The price are really reasonable. Menu isn’t big but has good Mexican food selections. Happy hour only weekdays 4-7pm
Howard
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.
… moreWell worth a visit for the friendly, social atmosphere and speedy service.
Sebastian Saint
Empellon al Pastor is an amazing place to go for tacos in the East Village. It has a classic Mexican vibe, mixed with a dive bar. I really liked the aesthetic in the bar, and was happily surprised at the Happy Hour pricing on tacos and Tecate beer. If you’re looking for a fantastic place to grab tacos in NYC, look no further than this place! Really loved how they had a mix of both classic, and more modern takes on tacos!
… moreJonathan Batista
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 a bit more meat in it. Will def be back for drinks.
… moreMarlena Prast
Went here for a few drinks on a beautiful day. Had a nice selection of beers on tap and drinks. The paintings all over the walls and ceilings are cool and it’s nice that they have the outside sitting area. Good vibes
… moretommaso a.
From outside looks a very ‘underground’ restaurant / bar but inside it is a standard Mexican bar and restaurant (in a good way…). In summertime they open the windows and the feeling is like been in a terrace. The selection of draft beer is good and the prices are ok.
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