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venue El Pastor Mexican Restaurant

  • Donald Bartkowiak
El Pastor’s unpromising exterior on Park Street belies the wonders inside. Since this place specializes in foods from central Mexico, the juicy pastor (pork) tacos are the specialty of the house, served on corn tortillas and topped with onions and cilantro. Steak, lamb, chicken, seafood, and a number of vegetarian options are available in tacos, quesadillas, and tortas, and even over rice and beans. You’ll also find huitlacoche here, the corn fungus Mexican delicacy that’s mostly unappreciated in the U.S. If you want to interact with your server beyond pointing and nodding, a minimal amount of Spanish will be helpful.
El Pastor Mexican Restaurant
43.0439107, -89.3941274
Work
2010 S Park St
Madison WI 53713
608-280-8898

Features: food, outdoor seating, alcohol