Harden's says
The big sister of El Pastor and Tortilleria El Pastor is now open in Coal Drop Yard, promising "tacos, mezcal, music and more"
Harden's survey result
Summary
“The tacos are good, the margaritas even better”, say fans of this ‘little sister’ to the Hart Bros’ El Pastor Mexican brand. Much hyped when it opened six years ago, these days it generates limited feedback in our annual survey of diners, but all reports agree it’s at least “serviceable” for a meal in fashionable Coal Drops Yard, near King’s Cross.
Summary
Within the arches of ever-so-hip Coal Drops Yard, this Hart Bros spin-off was one of the first tenants of the development. Surprisingly, given the trendy locale and regular queues, feedback in our annual diners’ poll on its mix of tacos, tostadas and sharing plates is thin on the ground and rather lukewarm.
Summary
“Noisy!…but great margaritas” and some “very tasty” bites are the draw at the Hart Bros’ Mexico City-style street food specialist in Coal Drops Yard. On the debit side, it can be “hard to feel truly relaxed in this mammoth space”. See also El Pastor.
Summary
“Reliably magnificent” Mexico City-style street food has arrived in Coal Drops Yard, courtesy the Hart Bros’ El Pastor brand, a big hit when it launched at Borough Market five years ago. The adjoining Plaza Pastor is the outdoor (but covered) branch. The “authentic” tortillas are freshly made every morning at the outfit’s tortilleria in Bermondsey, using Mexican corn.
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Coal Drops Yard, London, N1C 4AB
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Coal Drops Yard, London, N1C 4AB
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑11:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑8 pm |
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