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El Pastor London Bridge

Borough Market · Southwark · SE1 9AA

Last updated: 17 Jul 2026 · Data sourced directly from the venue or official channels and verified within the last 30 days.

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Venue summary

El Pastor London Bridge in Borough Market is a vibrant Mexican taqueria, offering traditional small plates, house-made heritage corn tortillas, fresh salsa, and a mezcal bar with Mexican spirits. The venue features an energetic, industrial setting with outdoor seating and is known for its award-winning tacos, recognized among the best Mexican restaurants in London. It is independent, chef-led, allergy aware, and uses authentic methods with heritage produce.

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Key information

Location

7A Stoney St, London SE1 9AA

Neighbourhood

Borough Market

Cuisine

Mexican

Recognition

The best Mexican restaurants in London

Booking

Reservations accepted

Family friendly

Children welcome

Pet policy

Dogs welcome with some restrictions

Google rating

4.3 / 5 based on 3,658 reviews

Current as of 17 Jul 2026

About

El Pastor is a vibrant Mexican taqueria tucked into a converted railway arch within the historic Borough Market neighbourhood. The menu focuses on traditional tacos made with house-pressed heritage corn tortillas, alongside sharing plates and a dedicated selection of mezcals and tequilas. The space features an energetic, industrial aesthetic with high ceilings and an open kitchen that contributes to a social, fast-paced environment. It serves as an ideal destination for a casual evening meal with friends or a lively date night in one of London's most iconic food districts, capturing the spirit of Mexico City's informal dining culture while maintaining a grounded, community-focused feel.

Opening hours

Monday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday12:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday12:00 – 10:00 PM

Verified by Google Places · Last checked: 15 Jul 2026

Reservations

Reservations accepted

Reserve a table at El Pastor London Bridge

Reservations and walk-ins welcome Walk-in bar, perfect for spontaneous drinks Covered and heated bookable terrace Nearest station: London Bridge

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Gift vouchers

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Treat a special someone to tacos, quesadillas, margaritas and more. Available in denominations of £25, these vouchers can be used in El Pastor London Bridge, El Pastor King's Cross, El Pastor Soho and El Pastor Battersea.

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Starters

Guacamolealso available at £11.5; Totopos or chicharron refills – small 2, regular 3.5£6.5
Seabass CevicheLeche de tigre, cucumber & red onion£15

Salsas

MoritaChipotle & braised tomatillo; Our homemade salsas… 5 for £5. Complimentary refills are on us!
La MayaPineapple & habanero
Verde FrescaSerrano chillies, tomatillos & coriander
Salsa MachaToasted pumpkin seeds, chile de árbol & garlic
Del VicCharred habanero & lime

Tostadas

TunaRaw soy-marinated yellowfin tuna, chile de árbol, sesame and guacamole
Chicken TingaChipotle and cumin marinated chicken, lettuce, sour cream, salsa verde fresca, queso fresco£13.5
RefriquesoRefried beans, vegan feta, caramelised onion, crispy shallots£8.5

Tacos

Al Pastor24 hour marinated pork shoulder, grilled pineapple, trio of salsas£14.25
MushroomMushrooms, queso, pumpkin seeds, chile de árbolV
Tenderstem Broccoli TempuraCaramelised onion, chile de árbol, vegan feta cheese£12
Beef BrisketHabanero-braised brisket, salsa verde
Soft Shell CrabCrisp fried soft-shell crab, chipotle chilli mayo, jicama & chayote slaw
Baja FishBeer battered coley, cabbage, chipotle mayo, pico de gallo, pickled red onion£9
ChickenTotopo-crumbed fried chicken, chipotle agave glaze, pickled cucumber, jalapeño mayo

Quesadillas

Charred Pork EndsAl pastor pork, queso, grilled pineapple, salsa morita, salsa taquero
SteakMarinated aged rump, melted cheese, fresh chilli, avocado, salsa morita, fried shallots & crispy potato£15.5

Sharing Plates

Shitake Pibil£1 from every dish sold will be donated to Action Against Hunger*; Shredded shiitake mushroom, achiote, orange juice, spices, habanero escabeche£22
Pollo BorrachoBeer brined half-chicken with salsa roja, papas al arbol, sour cream, pineapple-habanero slaw & mayo£31
Short RibAngus short rib, chipotle, muscovado & coriander seed rub, pickled red onion, salsa la maya£44
Contramar Sea BreamWhole sea bream, one side marinated in adobe rojo, the other in mojo verde. Lime slaw, frijoles refritos and chipotle chilli mayo£45

Sides

Papas Al ArbolCrispy potatoes, chile de árbol, sour cream, corianderV£7
Frijoles RefritosRefried beans, avocado leaf, cheeseV£6

Desserts

Tortillas y Dulce De LecheCrispy wheat tortilla strips, sweet cinnamon, dulce de leche
Corn CakeRoasted corn ice cream
Chocolate Mole TartCinnamon chilli-spiced dark chocolate, orange Chantilly£8
Ice Creamsper scoop; Salted caramel, roasted corn, lime sorbet£3

Kids Menu

Orange JuiceChoose 1: Orange, Apple or Pineapple Juice
Apple JuiceChoose 1: Orange, Apple or Pineapple Juice
Pineapple JuiceChoose 1: Orange, Apple or Pineapple Juice
Mushroom and Cheese TacoChoose 2 tacos
Crispy Baja Fish TacoChoose 2 tacos
Plain QuesadillaChoose 2 tacos
Cheese and Ham QuesadillaChoose 2 tacos
Jicama + Carrot Sticks, Refried Beans + CornServed with
Roasted Corn Ice CreamDessert option
Salted Caramel Ice CreamDessert option

Margaritas

El PastorThe house classic. El Jimador Reposado, fresh lime, Cointreau, agave, served frozen£12.75
On The RocksEl Jimador Reposado, fresh lime, Cointreau, aguamiel£13
Avocado and PassionfruitEl Jimador Reposado, avocado, passionfruit syrup, lime juice, Cointreau, agave, served frozen
Diablito MargaritaFancy it with mezcal? Just ask 16.25; El Jimador Reposado, Ancho Reyes, Fair Chipotle, fresh lime, agave, jalapeño brine, with a tajin rim
LageritaEl Jimador Reposado, Cointreau, agave, fresh lime, served long and frozen, topped up with Corona£11.5
Spiced MangoEl Jimador Reposado, mango, Cholula, fresh lime, Cointreau, agave, served frozen
BramblaritaEl Jimador Reposado, Cointreau, agave, blackberry puree, Chambord, fresh lime, served frozen
Strawberry and BasilEl Jimador Reposado, Cointreau, agave, strawberry puree, basil, fresh lime, served frozen
MezcaritaUpgrade with Mezcal Amaras 16.75; A margarita made with mezcal; Mezcal Verde Momento, fresh lime juice, Cointreau, aguamiel
Breakfast MargaritaHerradura Plata, orange marmalade, fresh lime, agave£13.5
Backbar Margarita+6 base mezcal/tequila; If you know how you like yours, tell us and we will come up with the goods. Priced on base tequila

Cocktails

PalomaEl Jimador Blanco, fresh lime, topped up with Two Keys grapefruit, served long£12.5
Pomegranate PalomaHerradura Plata, pomegranate syrup, fresh lime, topped up with Fevertree soda
Piña ColadaDon Q & Aluna rum, pineapple juice, fresh lime, coconut cream
Negroni El PastorMezcal Verde Momento, El Bandarra Vermouth, Campari, served on the rocks£13.25
Bloody MariaEl Jimador Blanco, Soulsauce, fresh lime, tomato juice, celery, served long
Tequila MuleFancy a Dark & Stormy or Moscow Mule? Just ask 12.25; El Jimador Blanco, fresh lime, Fevertree ginger beer£12.25
Rum Old FashionedDiplomatico rum, Nixta, agave, bitters
Mezcal SourFancy tequila or pisco instead of mezcal? Just ask 12.50; Mezcal Verde, lemon juice, sugar syrup, Oggs
Espresso MartiniRespirited vodka, coffee liquor, coffee, sugar
Tom CollinsDownpour gin, lemon juice, sugar, Fevertree soda

Non-Alcoholic Cocktails

El Pastorcito MargaritaAlmave, fresh lime, agave£9.75
Holy PalomaAlmave, fresh lime, topped up with Two Keys grapefruit, served long

Tequila

Tapatio Blancoalso available at £32.75, £51; Los Altos (Highlands)£7.75
Ocho BlancoPrice not listed; Los Altos (Highlands)
Fortaleza Blancoalso available at £55, £84; Tequila Valley (Lowlands)£13
Herradura Directoalso available at £79, £120£18.5
Herradura Plataalso available at £38.5, £56£9.5
El Jimador Blancoalso available at £26.5, £41£6
Casa Dragonesalso available at £74.5, £115£18
Corralejo Blancoalso available at £27.5, £42£6.5
Cascahuin Blanco Tahonaalso available at £49.5, £83£12
Mijenta Blancoalso available at £47.5, £71£11.5
Desdeyaalso available at £29, £45£7
Tapatio Reposadoalso available at £35, £54£8.75
Calle 23 Reposadoalso available at £41, £61£9.75
Arette Reposadoalso available at £29.5, £46£7.25
Herradura Reposadoalso available at £40.5, £59£10
El Jimador ReposadoPrice not listed
Corazon Reposadoalso available at £34.5, £51£8.25
El Jimador Añejoalso available at £31, £46£7.75
Tapatio Excelenciaalso available at £125, £189£29.5
Herradura Añejoalso available at £49, £72.5£12
Don Julio Añejoalso available at £56, £90£14

Mezcal

Ep Batch 4also available at £54, £140; Strictly limited edition – once it’s gone, it’s gone. Herbal, earthy, light smoke, pure sunshine£13
Siete Misterios Doba Yejalso available at £57, £84.5; Hints of grapefruit, lime, lemon and apple, smoked yellow fireworks. Violet and floral notes 44%£14
Banhez Mezcalalso available at £38, £56; Banana cream, lingering smoky peppermint. Produced by a cooperative of families in Ejutla, Oaxaca 42%£9.25
Mezcales De Leyenda Durangoalso available at £57, £85; Herby, vanilla notes, peachy, nutty – like a stroll through Borough Market on a spring morning 48%£14
Ojo De Diosalso available at £39, £57; Sweet smoke, hints of black tea, cashew finish, a great doorway into mezcal discovery 42%£9.5
Bruxo No.2 Pechuga De Magueyalso available at £45, £68; Mineral and herbal, light caramel notes from the cooked maguey green fruits and hint of peppermint 46%£11
Quiquiriqui Matatlanalso available at £39, £58; Classic mezcal flavours, a beautiful bold smokebomb with caramel sweetness and a peppery finish. Drink, enjoy, repeat 45%£9.5
Amaras Espadinalso available at £43, £61; Bergamot blossom, sandalwood and mature mango – that’s a lot of flavour packed into a great session mezcal 41%£10.75
Montelobos Espadinalso available at £42, £60; Roasted agave notes with a complex smoky perfume 43.2%£10.5
Corte Vetusto Espadinalso available at £56, £83; Berries, burnt sugar, just the right amount of smoke; a beautiful Espadin 45%£13.5
Enmascarado EspadinBig citrus notes underpinned with smoking charcoal and salty toffee. Apple wood smoke, lime juice and salt crystals on the palate 45%
Koch Ensamblealso available at £55, £82; A beautifully balanced Ensamble, full of soft fruit and velvet gentleness 47%£13.5
Raichilla La Venenosaalso available at £110, £170; Basically, this complex, special distillate could be responsible for a ravey Summer of Love, every day 64%£25.5
El Pensadoralso available at £52, £74; Unusually smooth for a mezcal of this strength; hint of cream and salt, which sounds quite rude 48%£12.5
Amaras Cupreataalso available at £51, £75; Roasted pumpkin seeds, leather and cocoa with bold, bright, vegetal flavours all over the place 41%£12.5
The Lost Explorer Salmianaalso available at £102, £160; Fresh green chilli, vibrant grapefruit peel and agave after a rainfall. Mineral with a spicy finish 42%£26

Wines

Llopart Reserva brutalso available at £62£11
René Beaudouin Blanc de Blancs NValso available at £102
Latido Blancoalso available at £10, £42; Navarra, Spain; Lively, citric, full-bodied£7.5
Weather Station Sauvignon Blancalso available at £10.2, £42; Stellenbosch, South Africa; A rounded and balanced palate, with kiwifruit and tangy green apple flavours£7.7
Hart Bros Albariñoalso available at £16.8, £68; Rías Baixas, Spain; Fresh, structured and complex, with notes of citrus and stone fruits£12
Reign of Terroir RedSwartland, South Africa; A rich, spicy and robust blend ideal for the delights of taco eating
Herencia Altes Garnacha Negraalso available at £13.5, £56; Terra Alta, Spain; Joyous, ripe, red fruits£10
Hart Bros Riojaalso available at £15.5, £65; Rioja, Spain; Fresh, mineral and complex, with notes of citrus and stone fruits£11.5
Wild Childalso available at £10.2, £42; South Africa; Light, red fruits with rose petal undertones£7.8

Spirits

Abasolo Corn Whisky
Courvoisier V.S.O.P£7.5
Don Q Cristal
Don Q Gold
Respirited Vodka
Grey Goose
Downpour Coast Gin
Naked Grouse
Tanqueray 10£8.5
Wild Turkey£6.5
Havana 7
Woodford Reserve
Diplomatico£14
Diplomatico Planas

Beer

Two Tribes X El Pastor Pale Ale4.9%£7.25
Pacifico Clara4.5%
Corona
Estrella GaliciaGluten free 5.5%£6.75
Modelo Especial
Estrella Galicia Na0%
CheladaMexicanise your beer: with ice, lime juice, salt rim£2
Cubanaas above + salsa picante, Worcestershire sauce, tabasco, salt rim£2.75
Micheladaas the cubana + clamato, celery, salt rim£3

Soft Drinks

Apple Juice£4
Ginger Beer
Tonic
Gingerella
Coke
Coke Zero
Lemony
Orange Juice
Orangeade
Pineapple Juice
Soda Water
Tomato Juice
Aguas Del Diaalso available at £8.25; Glass / Jug; Flor de Jamaica, Agua de Piña, Seasonal Special (ask your server)£4.5

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Getting here

Nearby places of interest

Borough MarketSouthwark CathedralThe ShardShakespeare's GlobeTate ModernGuy's Hospital

About this listing

Essentials

CuisineMexican
AwardsThe best Mexican restaurants in London
Google rating4.3 / 5 · 3,658 reviews

Policies

ChildrenChildren welcome
DogsDogs welcome with some restrictions
BookingReservations and walk-ins welcome · Reservations and walk-ins welcome Walk-in bar, perfect for spontaneous drinks Covered and heated bookable terrace Nearest station: London Bridge
AccessibilityWheelchair accessible seating
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