El Pastor Battersea

You're wandering through Circus West Village on a Friday night, the converted power station glowing behind you, and you spot the queue snaking out of El Pastor. It's worth the wait. This isn't fusion nonsense or Instagram bait—it's authentic Mexican done right, with a focus on al pastor tacos that are genuinely excellent. The space has that casual, buzzy energy you want from a neighbourhood spot that's become properly popular, all exposed brick and proper cooking happening in front of you. Grab a taco or three, maybe some ceviche if you're feeling it, and settle into the fact that Battersea's actually got something worth the trek now.