14 Best Taco Restaurants in Pasadena

“let me tell keep this description short and straight up: fresh handmade corn tortillas, homestyle braised meat, everything you're looking for in a taco There was free parking (a plus) and the service was super FAST! we didn't wait for more than 5 minutes for our food. there's seating indoor and outdoor. The patio was really nice to sit and eat at because they had heaters and it's entirely covered and shaded. Here's what we ordered: -the OG sampler ($10.49) - includes 6 mini tacos of steak picado, bistek en salsa roja, tinga de pollo, mole poblano, chicarron, & cochinita pibil -tinga de pollo (normal sized $3.79) -cochinita pibil (normal sized $3.79) - we got this with a medium spice level but this was SPICY!! I am someone with pretty high spice tolerance and the spice on this got me“

“Good tacos. Quick service. I tried a variety of their meat options. Was not crazy about the chicharrón but it could be that I prefer chicharrón tacos to have the fried chicharrón, and not the stewed (soft) variety. Overall if you are craving tacos, it is late and you are in the area, this place will not disappoint.“

“After hearing rave reviews from friends about HomeState, my husband and I finally had the opportunity to experience this renowned restaurant firsthand. The food was absolutely wonderful, from the creamy queso to the hearty brisket breakfast taco, each dish surpassed our expectations, leaving us with a newfound appreciation for Texan cuisine. Also, a heartfelt appreciation goes out to Daniel & Casey for their invaluable recommendations, particularly during the chaotic rush hour and the temporary system outage. Despite the challenging circumstances, they navigated the situation with commendable urgency and grace, ensuring that everything proceeded as smoothly as possible. Their professionalism and dedication were truly remarkable, and their efforts did not go unnoticed. We are deeply grateful for their assistance and exemplary service. See ya'll next time!“

“I love to come to this taco stand; the service is always prompt and the owners are very kind. The food is absolutely incredible and they usually have an Agua Fresca (horchata most of the time) and it's always delicious as well. They accept cash or zelle!“

“I can’t say enough nice things about Teddy and Teddy’s. The food is deliciously fresh and bursts with flavor. Teddy always remembers our daughter when she visits from Boston and welcomes her. Go. You’ll be so happy you did. And do get a red mulita.“

“We've dined here many times and of course, I already knew this restaurant was a five-star restaurant because the food has been fresh and made to order and always came out great and tasty; but today, my five stars goes to John and his team for such excellent service, very accommodating and being patient with us and not rushing us, because we were their last customers to dine. They were friendly and helpful with what we needed. And I was telling John, that this evening, by far, was the best service we've ever had at this restaurant. Thank you to John and his team for offering excellent service!!“

“What an unexpected delightful surprise! So glad my better half and I came here for dinner. Went to Dollar Tree to pick up some holiday decorations for work. All that browsing through Dollar Tree made us hungry. So pretty much our decisions as we exited the Dollar Tree parking lot were El Pollo Loco, Taco Bell or this place, Birria Masters. We decided we wanted to try something new and went with Birria Masters. We are so glad that we did. So here's the rundown: For ambiance, it's a food stand in a parking lot. Unpretentious, simple tables and benches. Does its job. Don't let it's appearance deter you from going. For service, there were three gentlemen. All were nice and inviting. Excellent customer service. We ordered the enchiladas queretanas and taquitos dorados. Food presentation and taste was unexpected. Both dishes were beautiful. What got me with the dishes is that they were elevated but in an understated way. They used microgreen sprouts. I love sprouts and if a place uses them in their plating, in my opinion, they are fancy fancy and they know what they are doing. The taste of both dishes were delicious as well. The meat was seasoned and cooked well. The produce they use was fresh and again, they used microgreen sprouts. I don't know any other food/taco stand that uses microgreen sprouts...do you? I don't think so. I think that if you are deciding on a place to go and have dinner, please give Birria Masters a try. I hope that when you try their food you will be pleasantly surprised as we were. Birria Masters is definitely a diamond in the rough.“

“Hola buenas tardes, para agradecerles su donativo en especie de las 10 cajas de pañales y las toallitas húmedas, Dios les bendiga grandemente primeramente en sus vidas y en su negocio. Reciban nuestras oraciones desde la Casa de Descanso del Anciano de Poncitlán.“

“We’ve been here multipleTimes and each time we leave we are so satisfied. The drinks are amazing, the food is amazing, the staff is so welcoming. I am a huge taco lover and we drive 1.5 hours just to come here. You will not be disappointed.“

“The food is ALWAYS delicious However the ladies that work the register that don’t understand English make it harder than it has to be to order food....other than that any time I’m down in Pasadena (I live in Palmdale) I stop there before coming home Because even if my order is messed up the food is still good“

“Excellent Birria. The meat was tender, well seasoned, and savory. ECP's Birria is an outstanding example of the Los Angeles Birria scene. The service at this location was also excellent. The menu layout was easy and simple to understand. I ordered the Packetaso, 1 # of Birria, consume , and tortillas, oh yeah, just to indulge the sinner in me (glutoney) I also ordered a taco dorado , no cheese, it was a good taco, genrous meat portion, double tortilla, and garnished with pickled red onion, and a lime wedge. Wow! Im getting hungry again just writing this even though I just ate. Thank you Rolondo for the wonderful service and savory meal.“

“Please note Yelp's listed business hours is incorrect, the correct hours of the Restaurant are. Mon - Thur 8:00AM - 2:00PM Fri - 8:00AM - 3:00PM Sat - Sun - 7:00AM - 3:00PM Have I found a hidden gem? I've driven up and down Orange Grove Blvd HUNDRADS of times and never knew Mendez Restaurant was there until today, it was a HOT day and I was thirsty so I saw "Super Liquor" and decided to stop in and grab some water, what do I find inside of this Liquor store tucked away in a back corner.... Mendez Restaurant. Restaurant might be a stretch they have two tables and a few chairs, but a pretty decent menu including Barbacoa de Borrego! I ordered food to go. Tacos ($2.25) Asada Nice lean and tender beef, but lacking in flavor, it was most likely cooked on a flat-top grill and not well seasoned, corn tortillas fresh but out of a bag. 3-Stars Al Pastor Another taco that was just ok, not bad just not the bold flavor you should have with al pastor. 3.5-Stars Torta Barbacoa de Borrego ($9.00) Look at the size of that Telera roll, not only is it big, it's soft and fresh, filled with plenty of Barbacoa de Borrego "Lamb" Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Jalapenos fantastic torta. 5-Stars“

“This restaurant has the BEST fish tacos ! They are very lightly breaded with lots of fish! They are freshly made so you wait a little. The Aguachile was delicious! The location is great because it's upstairs with a view towards Colorado Blvd. There is convenient parking in the back. The prices are very reasonable and they have tacos at half price on Tuesdays!! we just found this place and have been there three times already in two weeks! Love this place! This is now our to go place for Mexican seafood!“

“Very very good. On the busier nights they cut the al pastor fresh off the trompo and it's sooo good. Worth the wait. Usually there is parking available in the lot but sometimes it's better to park on the street because getting out of the lot when it's busy can be slow going.“