50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Altadena

“The food is definitely tasty and fresh. Gets pretty busy during lunchtime, but it's definitely worth the wait in line. The prices are reasonable and you get your money's worth in terms of servings. The atmosphere is simply ok. Can sometimes get loud with all the individuals that come to dine-in, otherwise it's definitely a must try if you're in the area/neighborhood.

Parking: There is a small parking lot next to the establishment. Despite its size, it definitely packs in plenty of vehicles. There is also decent street parking.“

“muy delisiosa comida lo atienden Co un gran serbisio recomendado“

“Amazing good Mexican food and bomb micheladas !!“

“Las micheladas!!!! Chefs kiss👌 ;)“

“This is my go to when I don't feel like cooking. Things are cooked fresh on the spot. The owners are very kind and thoughtful. I used to come here years ago.Then I moved away and since I moved back, I'm glad they are still going strong! Thank you for oaks burger!“

“This is as local and authentic as you can get for Mexican food! It's a cute little shop that makes fantastic tasting dishes, better than many fancy restaurants I've visited. Their Carne Asada nachos is bursting with flavor and reasonably priced, consider me a regular, cheers!“

“I got two burritos and a veggie taco for $30 but it was so worth it. Very yummy ? and clean. I don’t eat out at all usually because of covid but we were in between hikes and got hungry. There was one cook and one cashier and both were wearing masks. Thanks guys!“

“Now this restaurant… fireeeeee. The atmosphere at night is my favorite! The food was delicious I couldn’t get enough of the spicy tuna rice cakes. The aguachiles are FIREEEE it’s the right amount of spicy. The margaritas pair well with their dishes. I look forward to trying their lunch menu! I will be back.“

“Simply phenomenal. It takes incredible food, made by kind folks, who love what they do, to lift a stranger's spirit like my own. I had ordered four tacos: Masala Birria, Tinga Masala Chicken (by recommendation), Pibil Chicken, and the potato (Mexican potato substitution), along with a side of Mom's Beans and seasoned Cauliflower. I was nodding my head blissfully as I ate everything. The smell of spices and fresh cilantro, the taste of meaty beans and succulent poultry, and pickled onions were wildly satisfying. I was blown away and can't wait to return. You're missing out if you haven't eaten here, yet. Until next time, peace.“

“Absolutely loved this place. We will definitely be coming back. We got Citrus Salad, Carne en su Jugo & Carnitas Wow, just Wow!!!!!“

“This Guisados on Sunset is the perfect spot to hit a hungry stomach! Free parking. EZ to find. Safe neighborhood. Now for the food… AMAZING! All tacos are delicious. Try the sampler. Gives you 6 mini tacos with home made tortillas. For about $11. ? even my kids who are picky loved this place! Service was awesome. We were still craving another sampler (we all shared some) and the server who brought our food said that there was no need to wait in line again… she took our additional order from our table, and brought the credit card reader out to us!!! Thank you! Mil Gracias !!! We will be back.

Kid-friendliness: Kids loved the food. And when they knew it was for the kids, they held off on some of the spicy salsas (on te side)“

“Great comida casera! Customer service is good!
The only thing I didn’t like was that the meat in my chilaquiles was more pellejo (skin) que carne itself. The meat was difficult to chew. Other than that, the chips and salsa were good (the salsa was super tasty), chilaquiles were good in flavor and the aguas frescas estaban buenas.“

“Buenísimos las mejores carnitas“

“Incredible food made fresh everyday. They put in 200% effort here and you can really tell. One of the best restaurants in LA right now.

Sometimes they do run out of food and have to close early, but it’s worth it to go back and try again because it is so good.“

“Great dining experience! You know you made the right choice for a restaurant when you continue to witness a steady stream of "regulars" pouring in, not to mention lots of others. I look forward to working may way through their menu on my many anticipated future visits!“

“The best tacos in California!“

“The tacos are delicious. I didn’t prefer the chicharron taco; my assumption was the pork fat would be crispy, but it was blubbery. I didn’t eat it. This was probably a mistake on my end.

The pork tamale was delicious as was the steak taco. The tamale wasn’t dry at all (I’ve seen other reviews saying it was dry). The service was so friendly and kind. I loved the artwork, but I did want a salsa bar. I’ll be back absolutely, and recommend the cantaloupe agua fresca.“

“Ok so this place is amazing. They do an incredible job with the food and both the Mediterranean and Latino foods are great. Juan was our server and was the nicest guy ever. He was so on top of everything and probably one of the kindest people I’ve met during a meal. He was great. There were so many options for foods. We all got tacos and middle eastern food. Large portion sizes for sure!! Highly recommend. The chips and salsa were also really good! Will definitely be back!!“

“My go to pre-Dodger game hangout. The Dodger vibe is electric. Best flaming margs! The chili rellenos are seriously amazing. Crispy tacos are delicious. Portions are generous. Don’t fill up on the chips and salsa! If you sit near the bar, it’s loud. They always beat their wait time estimate so stay close after adding your name to the waitlist.“

“If you have not had the chance to dine in at Girasol, I highly recommend it. The chicharon with guac is a must as a starter, make sure you get some of the spicy sauce. As for a recommendation for a meal, well you have to come in and try. We loved the chilaquiles, the carne en su juego, the menudo, and the breakfast burrito. If you have a sweeter taste, the French toast, the pancakes and the crepe are awesome. But as mentioned before, you just have to come in and try everything.“

“Spicy jalapeño cocktail 🍸💕“

“Muy amable el personal y la comida muy rica 💯 recomendada 👌🏼“

“Excelente servicio y comida de calidad ☑️“

“BEST Mexican food EVER!!☆☆☆☆☆ It's Always great seeing Roy every time I walk in that door! I reminisce the mid 80's when I was first introduced to his establishment by a mutual friend. The atmosphere is great, the staff is awesome, the food is simple, consistent, and always tastes great! Honestly, I was Very upset when Roy said he was going to close after so many years... but I'm glad he changed his mind! :) L'Abeja truly is a gem to the community! Not only does your great food warm our bellies, but also our hearts!♡♡♡ Btw, I recommend everything on the menu!“

“Best Tacos !! Love it . Keep it up“

“I love food, one of the best taco truck in the town. It's located in front of the beautiful Arcadia park with plenty of convenient parking spots, picnic tables and benches. So far we tried nacho, beef taco, fi sh taco, asada fries, quesadillas an3d horchata. They were all really good!
My only request is about the way it gets served. While the disposable styrofoam plates are so convenient, it melts! It got melted by the quesadilla and the fries.

Please please put a layer of foil before putting the hot food on the styrofoam plates. I would love to keep coming back if it's safer“

“You have to come to this place if you want to eat authentic and amazing tacos !
Everything was so good and flavorful.
My favorite was the Chille Renello tacos.
The staff were welcoming, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was nice and warm !
I really recommend it“

“If your looking to have a meal that taste just like home made,Yeya's is the place. Yeya's has the best home made food in all Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles. Don't need to look no further!When your hungry stop by at Yeya's for the best Mole,Chilaquiles,Enchiladas,Tacos and Caldos in all Boyle Heights and East L.A.Yeya's has a large options of food and caldos...“

“Some of the best Tacos I ever had“

“this place is legit. no fuss patio if you're coming thru with a group, quick takeaway if you're solo. the menu is full of delicious items like birria that you don't always see. shout out to Septum Piercing in the front and Mr. Manager in the back, who took extra good care of me. i tried all three salsas and loved them each for different reasons. Enjoy“

“Everything has been great that I’ve tried. Highly recommend“

“The food here is like Grandma used to make. Delicious“

“This was our first visit to El Metate. I was impressed with all the menu options. The service was excellent , and the food was delicious.“

“Feels like I’m eating in my nanas kitchen , delicious and homemade 👍💃🏻“

“Super delicious amazing food and service is great“

“It was me and my girlfriend’s first time, and the wonderful cashier did not shy away from answering in full detail what her favorite taco was! Needless to say, we knew all the options and left very happy. Fire food and fire drinks. 11/10 would come back.“

“Perfect for these dog days of Summer.“

“THE best birria in town! been coming to Alvaro and his team since the very beginning nearly 3 years ago, and the food has only gotten better. the queso tacos with connsomé are legendary and we love impressing out of town friends with them. there’s always a spread of fresh salsas and accouterments. check Birria Master’s IG @BirriaMaster for hours and specials (they’ll occasionally experiment with different meats and offerings such as lingua, seafood tostadas). plenty of family style seating as well as parking in the lot and street parking.“

“The Giant Margarita, and the Big Bertha Wet Burrito are Great recommendations.“

“Great food and service. The best taquitos and guacamole sauce you can get.“

“great meal and very Pleasant service..“

“Family pack (4-Burgers 4-Fries 4-Cokes around $35)
My husband likes the chicken fagita plate
Reasonable prices.

Parking: None

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“This place has been around since the stone age and still just as good. The Menudo and the Hollenbeck Burrito are my favorites! The picture of the burrito is called the Manuel Special. If you can finish it by yourself it's free. Make sure you ask for the ingredients on this monster, it's not your typical burrito.“

“what i like about Cabreras 1st the awesome service. 2nd the best mexican food that is made with love. and what makes so good is the great music they have it's like eating at home which makes feel like your with family. keep up the great family feeling. oh and when I asked for something that's not on the menu you make it just like eating at home..“

“Great food and a friendly staff. It’s my go to for Mexican food whether I’m dining in or taking out.“

“El Mejor Mexican Restaurant en Pasadena california. 100% Recomendado Everything is Super delicious also I recommend The breakfast Burrito Number one in L.A. 1000 Estrellas de Exelencia *****************************“

“The cutest Mexican diner. My friend and I stumbled upon it while looking for a place to eat before the Magic Market at Heritage Square. Get the wine!! It’s a giant pour for 5.50! The tostada was pretty good and the queso fundido, too. Not enough tortillas to match the toppings, but that’s probably better for my belly anyway ?. Lovely atmosphere and staff. May these sorts of places live forever. Happy birthday to me!“

“I have tried tamales from different places and I always go back to this place that's about 15 miles from where I live (but it's worth the drive). I took one star off only because sometimes it has a bit too much dough, but other than that, the tamales are amazing.

Parking: Small parking lot“

“Okay, ngl, the entrance was confusing to find, but once you go in, the vibes are immaculate. The food was amazing, my wife and I shared the mixed seafood cocktail. I had the shrimp burrito. My wife had the tuna birria quesadilla. I liked the quesadilla, but who am I kidding, the burrito was by far the superior menu item. I still have dreams about that burrito. The shrimp had a light batter, and each ingredient was appropriately represented so that you don’t wind up with a mouthful of just one thing. It was perfect. I’d go back just for the burrito.“