Tacos al Pastor – Mexican
The air is thick with the savory scent of slow-roasted pork and steamed masa, drawing diners into a vibrant space where the rhythmic chop of the cleaver provides a steady heartbeat to the bustling room. Heaping plates arrive laden with golden-fried flautas, hand-wrapped tamales, and tender chile rellenos, each bite offering a comforting balance of smoky chilies and melted cheese that captures the soul of traditional Mexican cooking. It is a place where the sizzle of the grill and the warmth of authentic hospitality turn a simple meal into a festive, sensory experience.
400, South Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95128 +14085182677 https://www.tacosalpastorsj.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Combination Plates
Served with Rice, Re-fried beans, & Salad
- Taco Plate - $9.25: Choice of meat, whole beans, and pico de gallo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco & Enchilada - $13.99: Topped with sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamale Plate - $9.25: Pork or chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamale & Chile Relleno - $15.99: Pork or chicken tamale with stuffed pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamale & Taco - $13.99: Pork or chicken tamale with taco Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamale & Enchilada - $13.99: With sour cream and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Enchiladas - $13.99: Two enchiladas with rice, beans, and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Flautas - $13.99: Chicken or beef Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flauta & Enchilada - $13.99: One flauta and one enchilada Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Flautas & 1 Enchilada - $15.49: Two flautas and one enchilada Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno Plate - $13.99: Stuffed pepper with rice, beans, and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno & Flauta - $16.99: Stuffed pepper and one flauta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga Plate - $16.49: Deep fried burrito with rice, beans, and salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla Special - $15.99: Large quesadilla with choice of meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Plate - $14.99: Shredded fried pork with corn or flour tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Plate - $15.49: Steak with corn or flour tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne en su Jugo - $16.99: Beef cooked in its own juices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Steak - $16.99: Steak prepared Mexican style Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tongue Platter - $15.99: Lengua served with rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Verde - $14.99: Green sauce pork Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Colorado - $14.99: Red sauce beef Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Al Pastor Plate - $14.99: Marinated pork platter Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas - $15.99: Chicken or beef Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mole - $16.99: Chicken in traditional mole sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken - $15.49: Pollo ala Plancha Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Shrimp Cocktail - $18.95: Served cold Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campechana - $18.95: Shrimp cocktail with octopus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Soup - $18.95: Caldo de Camaron Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stew - $16.75: Cosido Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soup - $14.75: Sopa de Pollo with rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pozole - $14.75: Pork meat with hominy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Menudo - $14.75: Available Saturday & Sunday, hominy optional Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Super Burrito - $11.99: Meat, rice, beans, cheese, avocado, sour cream, pico sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Supreme Burrito - $12.99: Meat, beans, rice, pico, topped with enchilada sauce, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Burrito - $10.5: Meat, beans, rice, and pico sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Burrito - $8.99: Lettuce, rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, cheese, and pico Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Super Taco - $4.99: Meat, beans, cheese, avocado, and pico sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Taco - $3.99: Meat, beans, pico sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Chico - $3.5: Small tortilla, meat, onion, and cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hard Shell Taco - $3.75: Meat, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and pico sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood Plates
Served with Rice, Re-fried beans, Salad & Tortillas
- Camarones ala Diabla - $18.95: Spicy sauce shrimp Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones ala Mexicana - $18.95: Shrimp with onions, peppers, and tomato Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones al Mojo de Ajo - $18.95: Garlic sauce shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones Empanizados - $18.95: Breaded shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breaded Fish Filet - $18.95: Filete Empanizado Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
Served with Rice, Beans & Tortillas (except Burrito)
- Eggs with Bacon - $12.5: Scrambled eggs and bacon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo with Egg - $13.5: Mexican sausage scrambled with egg Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $11.99: Scrambled egg, tomato, onion, pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mexican Style Eggs - $11.99: Scrambled egg, tomato, onion, pepper Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cactus with Egg - $12.99: Nopalitos, onion, scrambled with egg Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Machaca - $13.5: Shredded beef, tomato, onion, peppers, egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chilaquiles - $11.99: Fried tortilla strips scrambled with egg and sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ham and Eggs - $11.99: Juevos con Jamon Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Burrito - $8.99: Chorizo, ham or bacon, potatoes, eggs, cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- 3 Flautas - $9.99: Chicken or beef Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Enchiladas - $10.99: Topped with sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamale - $4.5: Pork or chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostada with Meat - $5.99: Crispy tortilla with meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Tostada - $4.99: Crispy tortilla with vegetarian toppings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sope - $4.99: Thick corn tortilla with toppings Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $8.99: Cheese, guacamole, beans, and jalapenos Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos with Meat - $10.99: Choice of meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole & Chips - $6.75: Fresh guacamole and tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Quesadilla - $9.49: Flour tortilla, meat and pico sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Cheese Quesadilla - $5.99: Cheese only Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Quesadilla - $6.99: Flour tortilla, meat and pico sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Small Cheese Quesadilla - $4.99: Cheese only Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn Cheese Quesadilla - $2.99: Corn tortilla with cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - $13.99: Deep fried burrito Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fajitas Side - $10.99: Chicken or beef Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice or Beans - $4.5: Side portion of rice or beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $11.5: Salad in a crispy taco shell Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $8.5: Single stuffed pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torta - $9.99: Sandwich with sour cream, tomato, avocado, jalapenos, lettuce, and onion Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Kids Meals
Served with French Fries & Small Drink
- Kids Cheese Quesadilla - $7.99: Small flour tortilla with cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Taco - $7.99: Small corn tortilla with meat choice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Mini Burrito - $7.99: Rice, beans, choice of meat Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Orange Juice - $2
- Coffee - $3
- Ice Tea (Small) - $2.5: Bascom location only Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ice Tea (Large) - $3.25: Bascom location only Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Bottled Water - $2
- Canned Soda - $2.25
- Fountain Soda (Medium) - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Fanta, Lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Fountain Soda (Large) - $3.75: Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Fanta, Lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Aguas Frescas (Medium) - $3: Horchata, Pina, Jamaica, Tamarindo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Aguas Frescas (Large) - $3.75: Horchata, Pina, Jamaica, Tamarindo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mexican Soda - $3.5: Jarritos, Sangria, Sidral Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Domestic Beer - $4.5: Budweiser, Bud Light
- Imported Beer - $5.5: Corona, Dos Equis, Tecate, Pacifico, Carta Blanca, Negra Modelo, Modelo Especial Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Chavela - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Michelada - $8.5
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