We went yesterday with family to enjoy good food and time together. My sister in law brought in her own food due to dietary restrictions. We all ordered appetizers, drinks and our food. There were no signs posted anywhere about no outside food allowed. The manager waited until after we all got our main dishes to come over to say that she couldn’t have outside food due to their policy. He didn’t ask why she had outside food. We asked for the bill and had them take away what hadn’t been eaten. We understand policy, but they could have said something before everything was brought out. The waiter was super sweet and apologetic. This was a race discrimination as we were the only table that was African Americans. The manager was welcoming and talking to every other table that was of other ethnicities. The portion that we got a bill for was not cheap. We left and went down the street to Amigo’s where there was a warm, comfortable atmosphere, they were accommodating with the outside food and the prices were much for budget friendly. If you want a good place to eat that welcomes everyone with good food, don’t go to Anaya’s go to Amigo’s
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Ann Ross
Our party of five had a very disappointing first visit here. One guest with severe food allergies took out her own food, and instead of politely explaining any policy, the manager George approached us rudely and aggressively. There were no posted signs about outside food, and his lack of professionalism made the situation worse. What really concerned us was that George went to every other nearby table—none of which were African American—to thank them and check on their needs, but never once acknowledged our table. The difference in treatment felt discriminatory and unwelcoming. We spent a significant amount here but were treated with disrespect. If you want great food and a welcoming environment, go to Amigos instead—they value all customers.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Anthony Graziano
Delicious food! Great selection of food and drink. Extensive tequila list! I would definitely go back next time im in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Todd Simon
Everyone loved their food, waited quite a while for the check, but maybe they were short staffed that night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
M Hill
Absolutely delicious steak tacos with side of grilled vegetables. Probably the best food I had in Pasadena, and we ate at some nicer, more expensive restaurants. Good margarita. Friendly service. Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
susan james
Excellent food . I had a combo plate taco, cheese enchilada, and chicken tamale. The flavors were amazing with rice and beans. This is a must go Mexican Restaurant in old town Pasadena. We had Monday Margaritas for $7.00. Service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
simone rodgers
everything was a 10/10 on the menu. unbelievably amazing food and drinks. i will come here again and again and again. don't know how they do it! but management being involved in service probably plays a big role, shoutout to the manager who was at the front of house checking in on everything the whole time! fantastic work from front to back of house 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ash Shehata
Every time we come me here weather it's brunch, lunch or dinner the food is outstanding as well as the service!
Highly recommend for a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jayna Ellana
So so food and pretty flavorless. Greasy chips, and guacamole was made with artificial lime juice! You can taste it, along with the iodized salt. Yuck 🤮
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Jay Kay
Wow! what a rip off. $30 for brunch that was terribly disappointing in its selection! & $20 for a bowl of soup! Y’all would be wise to take my advice & AVOID this overpriced scam of a restaurant on colorado blvd. it’s no wonder they had no line, while Urth Cafe had a long line… Anaya’s is NOT worth the huge bill they present at the end of the meal, trust me, you’ll be disappointed. 😔 save yourself some time & money! go anywhere else, you’ll stand a better chance of being satisfied.
Amazing place! Came across by chance and was blown away by the food (Sunday brunch buffet). Staff, service, food, drinks were excellent.
I live 2 hours away, but gonna make it a point to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jose Mendoza
Dining here was a truly enjoyable experience. Guests were greeted kindly and seated quickly in a clean, well-maintained space. The menu offered a variety of delicious options, making it easy to find something appealing. Meals were delivered at the right pace, fresh, and full of flavor. The staff remained attentive and professional, ensuring that every detail was handled with care. Drinks were brought promptly and refilled often. The overall atmosphere was lively yet comfortable, creating the perfect environment for a meal. It was clear that the restaurant values quality and service, making it a fantastic place to revisit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Watts
Stopped in for a quick bite and a couple drinks (Modelo bottles and some 24oz draft) with friends and stayed for lunch and cocktails. They offer complimentary chips and salsa (verde) which really hits the spot on a hot day.
We ordered a share plate, molcajete de carnes, and were very happy we did. The volcanic bowl comes with beef, chicken, cactus, avocado, cheese and some vegetables, plus bean, rice and tortillas on the side. Depth of flavor was amazing, and the tortillas sopped up every bit of the broth.
Cocktails here are great, with pitchers of margaritas, mojitos, sangria, and multiple tequila flights for bigger groups or adventurers. This place also offer a MASSIVE list of premium tequila, mezcal and other spirits. If you’ve been missing refreshing, authentic Mexican drinks, this is definitely worth a visit. Flavors for margaritas and mojitos are a small charge, but the purée is well worth it if you’re not in the mood for lime.
One of the finest bars I’ve been to, with full glassware and well stocked bar (including good wine options) for nearly any kind of cocktail you could imagine. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cool. Perfect for a regular day, and easy to upgrade your order for a special occasion.
The real highlight here has to be the staff. Everyone was friendly and extremely efficient. Each seemed to know to make/pour drinks and also cover one another to run food out to tables as quickly as possible. Every drink arrived at our table quick and cold, and the food still piping hot.
Absolute 5/5 venue and one of my most memorable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arinne Sidwell
At first glance, the restaurant is beautiful. The ambience of the restaurant was great, a beautiful blend of traditional Mexican decore with modern Mexican American art sprinkled throughout. I got the tequila pasta and my husband got the gobernador burrito; both were delicious. The food was so flavorful and well portioned. Finally, the service was great. Our server was friendly, attentive and prompt. He even packaged us up some complementary chips and salsa at the end of the meal because we enjoyed the salsa so much. It's rare to find a place that it great all the way around and this place here is one of those rare places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina Flores
First time at Anayas for their Sunday brunch (their regular menu is not available during brunch). Great selections - my favorites were the chicken mole, the menudo and shrimp ceviche. Their beans and rice are good too. Lots or other items to choose from too. Desserts were so yummy, a delicious flan, churros, a chocolate fountain for fruit make it hard to choose but the flan was my favorite! There is also a great bar. Definitely recommend!! Thanks Anayas, we’ll be back!!
We went yesterday with family to enjoy good food and time together. My sister in law brought in her own food due to dietary restrictions. We all ordered appetizers, drinks and our food. There were no signs posted anywhere about no outside food allowed. The manager waited until after we all got our main dishes to come over to say that she couldn’t have outside food due to their policy. He didn’t ask why she had outside food. We asked for the bill and had them take away what hadn’t been eaten. We understand policy, but they could have said something before everything was brought out. The waiter was super sweet and apologetic. This was a race discrimination as we were the only table that was African Americans. The manager was welcoming and talking to every other table that was of other ethnicities. The portion that we got a bill for was not cheap. We left and went down the street to Amigo’s where there was a warm, comfortable atmosphere, they were accommodating with the outside food and the prices were much for budget friendly. If you want a good place to eat that welcomes everyone with good food, don’t go to Anaya’s go to Amigo’s
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 3
Our party of five had a very disappointing first visit here. One guest with severe food allergies took out her own food, and instead of politely explaining any policy, the manager George approached us rudely and aggressively. There were no posted signs about outside food, and his lack of professionalism made the situation worse.
What really concerned us was that George went to every other nearby table—none of which were African American—to thank them and check on their needs, but never once acknowledged our table. The difference in treatment felt discriminatory and unwelcoming.
We spent a significant amount here but were treated with disrespect. If you want great food and a welcoming environment, go to Amigos instead—they value all customers.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Delicious food! Great selection of food and drink. Extensive tequila list! I would definitely go back next time im in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Everyone loved their food, waited quite a while for the check, but maybe they were short staffed that night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Absolutely delicious steak tacos with side of grilled vegetables. Probably the best food I had in Pasadena, and we ate at some nicer, more expensive restaurants. Good margarita. Friendly service. Definitely recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food . I had a combo plate taco, cheese enchilada, and chicken tamale. The flavors were amazing with rice and beans. This is a must go Mexican Restaurant in old town Pasadena. We had Monday Margaritas for $7.00. Service was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
everything was a 10/10 on the menu. unbelievably amazing food and drinks. i will come here again and again and again. don't know how they do it! but management being involved in service probably plays a big role, shoutout to the manager who was at the front of house checking in on everything the whole time! fantastic work from front to back of house 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Every time we come me here weather it's brunch, lunch or dinner the food is outstanding as well as the service!
Highly recommend for a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So so food and pretty flavorless. Greasy chips, and guacamole was made with artificial lime juice! You can taste it, along with the iodized salt. Yuck 🤮
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Wow! what a rip off. $30 for brunch that was terribly disappointing in its selection! & $20 for a bowl of soup! Y’all would be wise to take my advice & AVOID this overpriced scam of a restaurant on colorado blvd. it’s no wonder they had no line, while Urth Cafe had a long line… Anaya’s is NOT worth the huge bill they present at the end of the meal, trust me, you’ll be disappointed. 😔 save yourself some time & money! go anywhere else, you’ll stand a better chance of being satisfied.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing place! Came across by chance and was blown away by the food (Sunday brunch buffet). Staff, service, food, drinks were excellent.
I live 2 hours away, but gonna make it a point to return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dining here was a truly enjoyable experience. Guests were greeted kindly and seated quickly in a clean, well-maintained space. The menu offered a variety of delicious options, making it easy to find something appealing. Meals were delivered at the right pace, fresh, and full of flavor. The staff remained attentive and professional, ensuring that every detail was handled with care. Drinks were brought promptly and refilled often. The overall atmosphere was lively yet comfortable, creating the perfect environment for a meal. It was clear that the restaurant values quality and service, making it a fantastic place to revisit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stopped in for a quick bite and a couple drinks (Modelo bottles and some 24oz draft) with friends and stayed for lunch and cocktails. They offer complimentary chips and salsa (verde) which really hits the spot on a hot day.
We ordered a share plate, molcajete de carnes, and were very happy we did. The volcanic bowl comes with beef, chicken, cactus, avocado, cheese and some vegetables, plus bean, rice and tortillas on the side. Depth of flavor was amazing, and the tortillas sopped up every bit of the broth.
Cocktails here are great, with pitchers of margaritas, mojitos, sangria, and multiple tequila flights for bigger groups or adventurers. This place also offer a MASSIVE list of premium tequila, mezcal and other spirits. If you’ve been missing refreshing, authentic Mexican drinks, this is definitely worth a visit. Flavors for margaritas and mojitos are a small charge, but the purée is well worth it if you’re not in the mood for lime.
One of the finest bars I’ve been to, with full glassware and well stocked bar (including good wine options) for nearly any kind of cocktail you could imagine. The atmosphere is very relaxed and cool. Perfect for a regular day, and easy to upgrade your order for a special occasion.
The real highlight here has to be the staff. Everyone was friendly and extremely efficient. Each seemed to know to make/pour drinks and also cover one another to run food out to tables as quickly as possible. Every drink arrived at our table quick and cold, and the food still piping hot.
Absolute 5/5 venue and one of my most memorable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
At first glance, the restaurant is beautiful. The ambience of the restaurant was great, a beautiful blend of traditional Mexican decore with modern Mexican American art sprinkled throughout. I got the tequila pasta and my husband got the gobernador burrito; both were delicious. The food was so flavorful and well portioned. Finally, the service was great. Our server was friendly, attentive and prompt. He even packaged us up some complementary chips and salsa at the end of the meal because we enjoyed the salsa so much. It's rare to find a place that it great all the way around and this place here is one of those rare places.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time at Anayas for their Sunday brunch (their regular menu is not available during brunch). Great selections - my favorites were the chicken mole, the menudo and shrimp ceviche. Their beans and rice are good too. Lots or other items to choose from too. Desserts were so yummy, a delicious flan, churros, a chocolate fountain for fruit make it hard to choose but the flan was my favorite! There is also a great bar. Definitely recommend!! Thanks Anayas, we’ll be back!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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