Al pastor is the test of a Vegas taqueria, and the valley has enough trompos turning to make a real list. This roundup pulls from taquerias and Mexican kitchens across the city, from strip-mall counters to sit-down cocinas, with the order to make at each.
№ 01
KoMex Fusion
7.0Great
Spring Valley $$
633 N Decatur Blvd · (702) 646-1612
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KoMex Fusion works the overlap between Korean and Mexican cooking, so the al pastor shows up next to kimchi-forward plates on the same menu. Order it as a taco or folded into a fusion plate if the room is running specials that day. This is the pick for a table that cannot agree on Korean or Mexican and wants both in one stop.
What to orderBulgogi cheesesteak, kimchi triangles, bulgogi tacos
№ 02
Hola Modern Mexican Cocina + Cantina
7.0Great
Enterprise $$
10530 Southern Highlands Pkwy · (702) 202-6489
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Hola runs a modern Mexican menu with a full cantina attached, which means the al pastor comes plated with more polish than a taco counter. Order it as part of a sit-down meal rather than a quick grab, and pair it with something off the bar. This is the room for al pastor when the plan includes margaritas and a table for a while.
What to orderCarne Asada with House Salsas, Premium Craft Tacos, Traditional Molcajete
№ 03
Tacoarian Fort Apache
8.0Excellent
Spring Valley $$
6135 S Fort Apache Rd · (702) 979-9329
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Tacoarian on Fort Apache keeps the counter-service format simple: order at the register, grab a number, let the trompo do the rest. The al pastor taco is the anchor of the menu here, built for a fast lunch or a quick dinner run. Good pick for the Fort Apache corridor when the goal is speed without giving up flavor.
What to orderAl pastor taco, dorado potato taco, flautas
№ 04
Carolina's Mexican Kitchen
8.2Excellent
$$
4450 Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV, 89129 · (725) 272-0771
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Carolina's Mexican Kitchen runs a full sit-down menu, and the al pastor holds its own against the enchiladas and combo plates that make up the rest of the order sheet. Get it as a taco plate with rice and beans if the table wants a full meal instead of a quick counter run. A solid neighborhood stop for Mexican done the sit-down way.
What to ordertacos, horchata, coffee
Arts District $$
1130 S Casino Center Blvd · (725) 251-3853
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Tacotarian Downtown puts a plant-based spin on the format, so the al pastor here is built to mimic the trompo char without the meat. Order it as a taco and expect the pineapple and achiote seasoning to do the heavy lifting on flavor. Worth knowing about for a table with a vegetarian who still wants the al pastor experience downtown.
What to ordervegan tacos, margaritas, plant-based taco platter
№ 06
Mucho Loco
7.8Excellent
Spring Valley $
7315 Arroyo Crossing Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV, 89113 · (775) 523-8831
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Mucho Loco keeps it cheap and fast, the kind of counter where the al pastor taco is the two-dollar order that keeps people coming back. Grab a few, add the salsa bar, and treat it as a stop rather than a sit-down meal. This is the budget pick on the list, built for volume over ceremony and priced to match.
What to orderseafood tacos, shrimp cocktail, breakfast burrito
№ 07
Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant
6.6Great
Spring Valley
6915 S Durango Dr · (702) 567-7839
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Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant dresses up the classics without losing the point, and the al pastor taco holds its ground against a menu full of updated plates. Order it alongside something more composed if the table wants to see both ends of the kitchen's range. A good option when modern Mexican and a proper al pastor taco both need to be on the table.
What to orderFrench toast, birria, enchiladas
№ 08
Abuela's Tacos
7.3Great
Downtown $
4225 E Sahara Ave · (702) 431-0284
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Abuela's Tacos has built a following on the gorditas, and the al pastor shows up both stuffed into one and folded into a straightforward taco. Order the gordita first, then the tacos, and expect a phone-order regular crowd that has the menu memorized. Consistency varies by visit, but the gorditas are the reason this counter has kept its regulars for years.
What to ordergorditas, al pastor tacos, asada fries
№ 09
Serrano's Mexican Restaurant
8.1Excellent
Summerlin $
136 S Rainbow Blvd · (702) 243-4552
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Serrano's Mexican Restaurant runs a budget-friendly sit-down menu where the al pastor taco is an easy, reliable order rather than the headline act. Get it as part of a combo plate with rice and beans for the most straightforward version of a Serrano's meal. A dependable neighborhood stop for al pastor when the plan is simple and the price needs to stay low.
What to orderShrimp taco, combination plate, carne asada burrito
№ 10
Sin Fronteras Tacos
$$
4016 N Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV 89129 · +17028660080
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Sin Fronteras Tacos runs out of a small shopping center and leans on generous portions, with the al pastor taco holding its own next to the asada that gets most of the attention. Order it alongside the enchiladas if the table wants to see the kitchen's range, since plates here arrive loaded with sides. A strip-mall regular worth calling ahead for on a busy night.
What to orderasada tacos, enchiladas, guacamole
№ 11
Casa Don Juan
4.9Notable
Arts District $$
1204 S Main St · (702) 384-8070
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Casa Don Juan runs a full-service Mexican menu where the al pastor taco sits comfortably next to a long list of combo plates and enchiladas. Order it as part of a sit-down dinner rather than a quick counter stop, since the room is built for a table and a proper meal. A steady option for al pastor when the night calls for a real restaurant, not just a taco stand.
What to orderCarne Asada, Fresh Ceviche, Mole Poblano
№ 12
El Zarape Mexican Restaurant
7.5Excellent
Enterprise $$
5333 Arville St · (702) 570-7766
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El Zarape Mexican Restaurant keeps a classic sit-down format, and the al pastor taco works well as an appetizer-sized order before the combo plates arrive. Order it to start the meal, then let the rest of the menu carry the table through dinner. A solid, no-surprises choice for al pastor in a full-service Mexican room rather than a counter setup.
What to orderBirria queso tacos, chilaquiles verdes, menudo
Frequently asked
What is the best al pastor near me in Las Vegas?
It depends on which part of the valley is closest. This list spans counter-service taquerias and full sit-down Mexican kitchens across Las Vegas, so check the neighborhood on each listing to find the closest strong option to where you are.
How was this list ranked?
Every restaurant on this list carries an Insider Score built from the volume and pattern of its public review record. No restaurant pays to be listed and placement is not for sale.
Is al pastor always pork in Las Vegas taquerias?
Traditionally yes, al pastor is marinated pork cooked on a trompo, though some rooms on this list offer plant-based versions built to mimic the same char and seasoning.
Should I order al pastor as a taco or a plate?
Counter-service spots are built for tacos ordered a few at a time. Full sit-down rooms usually serve al pastor as part of a combo plate with rice and beans, so match the order to the format of the room.
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The data first, then the verdict
We start with the review record, not a press release. Every room here is a real kitchen with a strong rating across a meaningful number of reviews, ranked on our 10-point Insider Score. We weight consistency over time and the rooms locals return to, not the ones tourists pass through once. The list updates as the data does. How we work →
Marisol Castañeda
Guides Editor
Marisol runs the dish-by-dish, neighborhood-by-neighborhood beat: the taquerias, the noodle counters, the working-tier rooms, and the best-of lists that send you somewhere specific. Her rankings start with the review record and end with a recommendation you can act on tonight.
