El Pastor Mexican Food
83 N Central Ave, Umatilla
(352) 205-5443
Customers' Favorites
Authentic Tacos with Rice and Beans
Al Pastor Street Tacos
Chips and Salsa
Quesadilla
Water Ice
Hard Taco
Salad
Torta
Beef
Recent Reviews
If you’re heading to Silver Glen Springs, this spot is your last real food stop—and it’s a solid one. Great place to grab some Mexican food before hitting the park. I picked up the birria tacos and they were packed with flavor—tender and juicy. Perfect to enjoy later while relaxing by the water. Whether you’re stocking up for a picnic or just need a quick bite, this place won’t disappoint.
El Pastor is a little store front restaurant with 6 tables, five of which are four tops. So depending on the time you get there, you could end up waiting.El Pastor honestly makes the best (Fridays only) Tamales I have ever had with a good balance of filling to maize.I had the (chicken ) soft corn taco lunch combo with rice and delicious refried beans and two tamales with a tamarind agua fresca. All of which were excellent. I would drive to Umatilla again just for the tamales....
I think a 4.5 rating would have been a little more appropriate. We really enjoyed the food, although it wasn't nearly the best we've ever had. But it tasted fresh and well cooked and it was a perfect amount , so I don't see any reason to knock a star off for the food.We liked our waitress, but she was taking a lot of time to ask us if we needed anything after we finished eating. We wanted to order dessert, but waited a long time, as I suspect she was busy cooking...