Forkelo ranking · Updated September 2026
8 al pastor burritos across the South Bay, ranked on what people say about the dish itself — never the restaurant's overall rating.
Lucy's Mexican Grill · South San Jose / Blossom Hill
9 dish-specific mentions · 89% positive · 1 source type · menu verified September 2026
Family-run counter on Blossom Hill with marinated al pastor as a standout protein; heavy, generously portioned super burritos with house salsas draw repeat regulars.
Imperio Taqueria · East San Jose / King Road
6 dish-specific mentions · 83% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
Counter inside Del Mas corner store with a Super Burrito loaded with marinated al pastor, rice, beans, queso, and avocado; size and flavor get repeat love from regulars.
Jalisco Taqueria · East San Jose / King Road
4 dish-specific mentions · 75% positive · 1 source type · menu verified September 2026
Drive-thru taqueria open until 3am on weekends; al pastor with fresh pineapple is a popular protein on tacos and burritos though service speed varies.
Santa Fe Taqueria · East San Jose / White Road
4 dish-specific mentions · 75% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
East San Jose standby with choice-of-meat burritos; al pastor available as a protein, mixed execution lately with some mush burrito complaints.
Chavez Supermarket & Taqueria · East San Jose / Aborn
3 dish-specific mentions · 67% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
East San Jose taqueria counter inside a Mexican grocery with burritos built around Al Pastor Adobo Pork as a named filling.
Metro Balderas Taqueria · Central San Jose / Willow
5 dish-specific mentions · 60% positive · 3 source types · menu verified September 2026
Trompo-cooked al pastor wrapped into a flour tortilla; super burritos with achiote pork, rice and beans, portions occasionally skimpy on meat.
Tacos El Compa Taqueria · Blossom Valley
7 dish-specific mentions · 43% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
Spit-marinated pork wrapped into a 13.5-inch flour tortilla with rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and pico; praised for flavor and value, occasionally inconsistent.
La Costa Taqueria · East San Jose / Alum Rock
3 dish-specific mentions · 0% positive · 2 source types · menu verified September 2026
Outdoor patio taqueria in a parking lot serving choice-of-meat burritos; al pastor burritos on the menu but quality can swing from a solidly marinated cross-section to underwhelming execution.
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