El Pastor Stoney Street

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££££
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Bronze Award
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SquareMeal Review of El Pastor Stoney Street

Bronze Award

This cheap and cheerful taquería has a strong pedigree: it’s the latest venture from the brains behind Barrafina and Quo Vadis, the Hart brothers. Sam Hart lived in Mexico for five years and his passion shows in this buzzing Borough Market railway arch, from tacos made from scratch on the premises, to the specificity of the cuisine: the restaurant is named after the kebab-style grill employed for its Al Pastór pork tacos, borne out of Lebanese immigration to Mexico. Using marinated pork shoulder paired with caramelised pineapple and guacamole, these tacos are fine, but we think star billing should’ve gone to the short rib. Served DIY-style with enough tacos and fillings for two, the rib meat flops juicily off the bone, rubbed and sprinkled with a highly addictive, sweet-and-salty seasoning combining coriander and celery seeds, muscovado sugar and chipotle. With starters including ceviches and tuna tartare, a list of quesadillas and a must-order, cheese-and-chorizo-slathered corn on the cob on the side, Mexican fans will be fully satisfied. Worthwhile desserts include a coconut praline pie coated in chilli chocolate, while the drinks list is a Tequila-jammed as you might hope. Don’t expect a glistening Barrafina-does-Mexican, but do expect a lively, polished and fun meal supported by well-drilled staff and fair prices.

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Average Price
££££ - £30 - £49
Cuisines
Mexican
Ambience
Fun, Lively
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Location

7a Stoney Street, London Bridge, London, SE1 9AA
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Opening Times

Lunch
Mon 12:00-15:00
Tue 12:00-15:00
Wed 12:00-15:00
Thu 12:00-15:00
Fri 12:00-15:00
Sat 12:00-16:00
Sun 12:00-15:00
Dinner
Mon 17:00-23:00
Tue 17:00-23:00
Wed 17:00-23:00
Thu 17:00-23:00
Fri 17:00-23:00
Sat 18:00-23:00
Sun 17:00-22:00

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3 Reviews 
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Anon

23 November 2022  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

The vegetarian options are extremely limited but the mushroom tacos are insane and my favourite part is the lengthy margarita tequila and mezcal menu!!

Salma S

27 June 2018  
Food is excellent, great buzz, inexpensive and worth putting your name down and coming back and there are not many places I would do this for.

Tim S

09 May 2017  
Great value just like being in Mexico City friendly service.
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