El Balcon Restaurant

1308 N Lake Ave, Pasadena
(626) 765-6309

Recent Reviews

See Hear

Tried it it twice before was ok this evening my carne asada burrito consisted of mostly indigestible gristleNo thank you

LaCelle Waller

The food sucks

Jose Dominguez

This place is so perfect for me.

Lukas Mandrake

A quiet place with loud Spanish television, their patio becomes a happening hot spot on the weekends with live mariachi and marimba bands. Their food is somewhat nondescript and their chips are positively depressing, like the bargain basement offerings from Walmart. Pupusas are only so so and their meat is poorly spiced. However, you feel like you're getting a huge deal as their portions are large and their prices small.

Kathy Perea

Friendly, good service, delicious food, good price!

Rosa S.

Arrived at 10:58am and did not get food until 11:55am. Other customers that arrived after us got their food to go and finished eating before we got our food. The pupusas were dry did not have enough cheese, chicharron or beans. The carne Asada was not fully cooked, had lots of red areas, and had a lot of fatty greasy parts. I would not recommend this place to anyone.

Christopher G.

It's a little hole in the wall place but the service was very friendly. I had an asada burrito and fish tacos. Both were good, not standout, but tasty. I was expecting more from the tacos. The meal did come with complementary bean dip which was delicious! I'd go again and try some more things on the menu.

Khanh N.

The fish taco is the best! In fact, all the items on the menu are so tasty. I'm determined to try everything on the menu.

Lena C.

I love this place! I came here with friends, and the place was really clean, and the server was really nice!! Their salsa was homemade and it was AMAZING! And that's not even the best part, their food was so good as well!! I had a "Super Bueno Burrito" and you can split it between two people and still be full to the max! I loved how you could have three choices of meat for the burrito, and everything was so delicious. I'm not much of a fan for flan, but even I loved it. It was great and I'm going to go back there again soon!!

Pia P.

I got sick! A cashier who doesnt know how to cook- prepared my food:/ I ordered at 11 am with Maria. My order: 1 chicken burrito, 1 veggie burrito, 4 tacos. She said it'll be ready 11:15am. When one of my staff members picked up the food, the cashier was by herself. no cook. I was so hungry- I looked at the taco- it was burned. It took a bite of the burrito- but it tasted funny. I was so hungry I ate a quarter of the burrito- due to hunger. My staff member calls the restaurant to ask why the chicken tasted funny and the cook said- it s because the cashier grilled frozen unflavored chicken. The cook said- I was late and the cashier made the food!! I called the restaurant and spoke to the cashier. I asked her- why did she make the food? Silence. I told her - youre not supposed to make the food- now Im sick because of it. Silence. I told her I want my money back and dont want the food replaced-she said ok. My staff member goes back to return the food that made me sick & to pick up the money. The cook refused to return the money and insisited to replace the food. My staff member heard the cook say to the cashier:"Youre making me lose customers because you keep cooking the food!" Meaning this has happened more then once.. I reported them to the department of health. I tried to speak to a manager and they claimed he/she was unavailable.

Grace K.

What we got: Vegetarian super burrito at $4.99 and Beef super burrito at $8.99. We also ordered Horchata (large size) at $2.25 and a combo (one enchilada and one tamale w/ rice and refried beans at $10.45) and a one vegetarian burrito to go. Great price at an excellent value! Excellent service and location was convenient for us. We will definitely come back!

Isabel F.

NEW MANAGEMENT!!!they have great specials beers for $3 dllrs ,awsome costumer SERVICE!!!!I love it. I have this place arround the corner and belive me it wasnt this good...

Lil D.

Awesome place! Great service and delicious real Mexican food. The price is affordable and cheap. Their burritos are amazing!!!! Get a huge size burrito and share it with your friends; it will still fill you up!

Spindy S.

This place was garbage! If you're looking for a good And quick place to eat on your lunch break, this place is DEFINITELY not it! The ceviche was bland and didn't have any avocado(contrary to what the pictures try and make you believe). Do yourself a favor and don't waste any time or money at this establishment!!!

John G.

Absolutely the worst place I have ever been to in my life for mariscos!! The place took 45 mins to make me a Campechana and 2 tostadas de pescado!!! After all that wait and the drive home the food was trash!!!! The owner kept trying to calm me down by offering me free stuff and even a 50% discount. Even if the food was given to me I wouldn't eat it!!! NEVER COME HERE IN YOUR LIFE!!!!! CHILD PLEASE

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