50 Best Mexican Restaurants near La Crescenta Montrose

“Think of this like a permanent taco stand - it's all about the food. Most folks take out, there are a few tables here to eat in. Parking lot attached. The birria particularly tasty, but honestly all of the tacos and burritos we've gotten here are delicious. If you want take out tacos, highly recommend!“

“I recently had lunch at Baja Fresh and had a fantastic experience! I ordered my go-to, the Baja chicken burrito with a side of delicious Cholula salsa. The restaurant was clean, the staff were friendly, and the food was delicious. It was one of my favorite lunches in a long time - I highly recommend it!“

“Amazing journey of flavors!“

“Fabulous Mexican seafood place. Great cocktails, I had the milk punch, and it was delicious. Great selection of small plates, including aguachilies, cerviches and crude. as well as large sharable plates. We had the Branzino, which was prepared perfectly. Great vegetarian menu also. Save room for the Churros!“

“Delicious birria/food with outstanding service. Friendly family-ran quaint hole in the wall place. Will definitely be back.

Parking: Busy street, small business, easy to miss but worth going back around and finding parking.“

“Food was great our server Dominique was great!“

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

“best food and customer service 🥰“

“When I tell you this place is incredible… on every point! Food amazing, atmosphere is such a vibe, service and staff are so welcoming and accommodating and QUICK!

We ordered the following for 3 people and were stuffed and had plenty of leftovers:

- chips and trio of salsa: I am still mind blown about the variety of salsas, the flavor complexity, the range of spice and ingredients in each. 10/10

- squash blossoms (forgot to take picture): so delightful, stuffed with a cheese mixture and the perfect consistency and crunch on the fried blossom. 10/10

- 3 mole plate: loved trying the different mole options, my palate is not quite as seasoned when it comes to mole so I favored the “traditional” sweeter brown mole. Would just get this one next time (forgot what they called it) 8.7/10

- carne asada plate: an assortment of Oaxacan cheese, grilled cactus, beans, mole enchilada, and the most tender, flavorful and juicy steak. Just wow 10/10

Churros: omg…. Just omg. Melt in your mouth churros, most DELECTABLE Mexican dark chocolate to dip them in… I dream about these 10/10

This is now our go-to Mexican spot. Such an elevated take on our traditional Mexican food outings. Prices were very fair especially for the quality and ambiance of this places picking up a to-go order as we speak.

It’s worth noting that we went with our friend who was born in Mexico City and has had the best of the best Oaxacan food and she was floored by this place!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Delicious food and drinks!!!“

“Love the people and food is amazing!!“

“Wow, I stopped by today because I saw this on my IG story...and this place was amazing~!!! the chip and salsa is soooo good! chips are so crispy and the salsa is on point!!! i got the fish taco, which was pretty big and tasted great! then the main dish was the Kabob burrito (beef)...it was huge and tasted so good! i've never had a kabob burrito before but this was amazing...it comes with garlic sauce, mild, and hot. the Jamaica fresca was also good too~!!! parking is free in the lot out front...Juan (owner) is super nice and I'll be back again~!!!“

“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!“

“atienden muy bien los meseros son muy serviciales todos y la manager pregunta si todo esta bien estan al pendiente en todo momento muy buen servicio“

“Yummy food. Good customer service. Very nice people“

“Real mexican plates and the staff is super friendly“

“Desde san francisco vine a probar este restaurant y lo recomiendo 100% toda mi familia de 9 personas se fueron enamoradas de Jesús fue el mesero un gran mesero. Muy buena calidad todo bien calientito, Erick fue el host muy amable parece el dueño se asegura que todo esté en orden nombre me fue enamora gracias @cafe de olla mil gracias“

“Spicy jalapeño cocktail 🍸💕“

“Super delicious amazing food and service is great“

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

“Fantastic food and great service“

“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“

“the fish is fresh and yum. not flakey fish.“

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

“Place is great, good service portions quality and service.

It’s hard to find a place that has seafood burritos and I’m excited to try the 6$ breakfast burrito..

Vegetarian options: There are good options, labeling on ingredients for beans and rice could be emphasized for lard and chicken stock.“

“I got the breakfast burrito with chorizo. First off…It’s moderately priced at around $12 and comes w/ fresh chips and salsas. The tortilla was soft and the burrito was m/l size compared to other restaurants! It was cheesy, savory and delicious! I will be back for this as I’m already thinking about it again.“

“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.“

“Absolutely a must visit and repeat visit if you live here! Everything was amazing. Our waiter was so friendly and everything is freshly made. Good portions, exciting menu, and great happy hour selection. We didn’t get a picture of our food lol we were too busy eating. Outside/inside seating and decorated beautifully. Support, support, support they deserve the business!

Parking: Smaller shared parking lot but it moves easy, and people respect that spots are for the businesses

Kid-friendliness: Family friendly“

“We have been going to Don Cuco’s for many many years!!! Family celebrations are always fun & tasty !!“

“Parking: There’s about 12 parking spots available with one handicap parking. It is a shared lot so parking isn’t always guaranteed

Wheelchair accessibility: Restaurant is floor level so no difficulty entering or exiting“

“Excelente servicio y muy buena la comida“

“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 *****************************“

“Hands down, the best Mexican food in the area!! Favorite dishes include Carnitas (soooooo good) Chile Relleno (they make it the right way) Enchiladas Suizas (full of flavor)“

“Homemade food, like our grandmothers do, that's the food of this place. The beef soup tastes authentic (this is not sewn), it is delicious. The service is very good, the place is small but good, I invite you to visit this place and enjoy a meal as if it were made at home.“

“We ordered tacos, Pastor and Carne Asada. Let me just say I wasn’t expecting much flavor considering the area but it didn’t disappoint! The tacos were delicious ? The outside eating area is very clean. The customer service was great. We will definitely be back again. Good luck to this business!

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible“

“Wow, Frijolitos VIP at Tacos Los Desvelados promises a culinary experience like no other.“

“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“

“I've been coming here since I was a little kid. The food quality is top notch. This is the place to get the best Mexican food in Glendale. The carne asada burrito is a staple. With some lime and green salsa, the burrito is scrumptious. The workers are very friendly and I believe they are a family. It is a humble little restaurant with great food. Parking can be tricky and seating is limited, but the food is worth it. Always fresh and tasty. That hasn't changed in 20 years.“

“Excellent in all ways if DELICIOUS food and a cocktail is your pleasure...one of them anyway. SENSIBLE 💡 Don Miguel IS the master atmosphere creator.. SALUD 🥃🙏🏽🌹“

“Perfect for these dog days of Summer.“

“I've going here since the early 90s and it tastes exactly the same as it did 30 years ago.....delicious! At many Mexican food places you always end up picking large pieces of fat or gristle from the carne asada, but never at Casitas! The charbroiled taste of the meat really sets them apart from other taco joints. The burrito ranchero plate can feed two, and the serve yourself salsa bar is always on point. The cashiers are always so damn nice too! I hope they're open forever!“

“This place is amazing. The chicken tacos were very tasty. I was attending GrowthDay Live at the Alex Theater and this is conveniently located nearby. It's also close to the Brand Plaza Hotel. The service was excellent. Very friendly and even remembered my order when I went in a 2nd time (I mentioned the tacos were tasty, didn't I?). I have to eat gluten free. There are several gluten free options (including the chicken tacos). The price was also extremely reasonable. I highly recommend stopping by and eating some tacos (or anything else on the menu).

Dietary restrictions: There are several options for gluten-free. I am very allergic to wheat. Even the smallest amount can make me go into an allergic reaction. I had no issues at all.“

“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 was told this place was good by a group of friends. I was invited to a Torta with Carne Asada and was very impressed by the quality. It's very authentic food , flavor packed Mexican food a 2am hits different.
I definitely want to go back!
The area is a little tight and parking isint the best and it is a little sketchy at night around there“

“This place is fantastic! Great food, outstanding price, and great customer service. I challenge anyone to find chips & Guac for under $10 in this neighborhood and Guac Daddy starts at $6. Don’t miss out on their chicken Al pastor! And I much prefer a California burrito over a traditional one, so definitely worth a try. The food is ready quickly and their sauces rule, red being my favorite!“

“Great tacos , Tortas and Quesadilla ... inexspesive priced good food for Pasadena... and the location.. perfect for a quick nite snack or coming home from work or a nite out... 👍🐷🐮🐔🌮🌯🥙😍😍😍😍💋🌛“

“My Daughter & I had dinner here tonight… the food was PHENOMENAL!!! Great Friendly Service too!! What a treat to sit at the bar & watch everything looking delicious coming out of the kitchen window!!! Thank you for such a great Saturday night treat for an out of town Momma visiting her daughter!! I’ll beg her to come everytime I’m in town, and be very Jealous that she gets to come whenever she wants!!! EVERYTHING was BEYOND DELICIOUS!! Bravo!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻“