El Pastor, Mexican restaurant in Borough Market, London, United Kingdom.
El Pastor is a Mexican restaurant housed in a railway arch at Borough Market, featuring exposed brick, metal fixtures, and wooden tables in industrial style. The space embraces the raw architecture of the arch itself, creating a casual dining environment.
The restaurant grew from the founders' experience running El Colmillo nightclub in Mexico City in the early 2000s. That background brought authentic Mexican recipes and established operational experience to London.
Corn tortillas are made fresh each day using heirloom varieties sourced directly from Mexican growers, reflecting the restaurant's commitment to authentic ingredients. This approach connects every meal to the origins of traditional Mexican cooking.
Walk-ins are accepted Monday through Saturday from 12:00 to 23:00, with text notifications sent when tables become available. This system helps manage wait times and allows flexible planning for your visit.
Pork is marinated for 24 hours and cooked on a vertical rotating spit with pineapple and chilies, following the style of Mexico City street food vendors. This cooking technique comes from informal Mexican eating culture and is rarely seen in other London restaurants.
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