8 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants near Pasadena

“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!“

“Took my father to dinner with jazz and we both liked it.Our waiter was so nice. It felt like he was waiting on All the tables. Maybe they will get more staff in the future as it seemed like a newly established. It’s on the corner, where Ixtapa Cantina used to be and there is paid parking right behind it. We both had salmon, mine with white wine and dad with beer. Food and drinks ??. The jazz band did a lot of Amy Whinehouse covers. So if you enjoy that, hop on over. Looking around, everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. People passing by would dance their way through.We had a deal from Goldstar but if you don’t, go anyway. Given current prices, I’d say you’re getting a good deal from the regular menu. Good food and live music. ?? have fun and bring cash to tip the band. They deserve it.“

“Only thing more wonderful than their tasty entrees, The crew and specifically Linda came through for us in a huge way... Holding on to our lost car key fob, which are ridiculously cost prohibitive. i.e We dropped our key during the torrential downpour on Monday Feb 5th 2024. Having exhausted all possibilities in a 24 hour period, we gave one last grasp of hope by walking into Linda's store, and after inquiring of the key, Linda reached in to her magic drawer, and pulled our out Key.... Super Thank You Linda.“

“Had to write this on my lunch break the second after eating cause hot damn this is the best food I've had in Los Angeles in my 30 years of life. I got the Pulled Pork and Brisket plate with a side of loaded mashed potatoes. Let me tell you, when they say loaded, they mean LOADED, I saw bacon bits, herbs, spices, potato peel, and what I can only assume as just love cause holy mother of god they were absolutely amazing. The pulled pork was drenched in a tangy bbq sauce and went perfect on the bread roll. Now for the brisket, I consider myself a snob when it comes to food, and this brisket was not only juicy, tender and absolutely loaded with flavor, it was gigantic and had a perfect smoke ring. Do yourself a favor and eat here, it is seriously some of the best comfort food I've ever experienced, I say experienced because it truly felt like I was reborn again and relearned to taste again after eating all the refried and processed crap most restaurants serve now. 10/10 bees knees, cats pajamas, will probably be eating here frequently. Also the door slides, don't be a fool like me and try to push it open.“

“Having tried the San Diego location, I was excited to try this location as well. This location had better service and tastier food. Overall the vibe was great. My one disappointment with both locations was that the sauces are so watery. They don't stand up to the tacos much so you cant really taste them. Homestate is a decent place for sure, just a tad on the pricey side“

“Nice place with some decent food, but nothing mind blowing. Considering the price paid, I've had better at food trucks and hole in the wall type of places. But it's a great place to bring people who are squeamish about eating at restaurants that might be far below their paygrade.“

“Let me say besides the food being amazing, how kind these people were. I was staying at the Hilton, don't have transportation, went walking and stumbled across this place.. it was closing time but with out hesitation they welcomed me in and let me order not only one plate but 2.. extremely grateful.. thx u !!!“

“Steak tostadas made by Baja Fresh is popular but very expensive price I had. Everyone loves it too. The Mexican food is great taste delicious than I expected. The employees were kindly & nice. So many salsa to choose add on the tostada salad. We visited for dinner. So satisfying as always.“