El Toreo Cafe

21 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena
(626) 840-8407

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Brian Scherr

Bar feel. Ordered things off the menu did only to be told product is not available.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 1

Tracy Turner

This is the first Mexican Restaurant I dined in when I moved to Pasadena. Their breakfast and lunch specials are always superb. This is one of the historical Mexican Food places in the Oldtown Historical District.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nikki Polites

10/10 we were in from Pittsburgh for the Rose Bowl and Carlos was incredible, his cooks and employee Matthew showed us such hospitality. Legit the best authentic Mexican food we’ve ever experienced. If you sleep on this place you’re missing out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chorizo Con Huevos, One Burrito Carnitas, Taco, Birria Taco Plate

John Vidale

Enjoyed the enchilada and Guadalajara taco greatly.

Steph Couvrette

We had some pretty great birria tacos (with guac, rice and beans) and chicken enchiladas -- and at a great price, especially for Old Pasadena.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erica Salzman

What a cute little place, right in old town! The food was delicious, affordable and our waiter was so kind. I appreciate how the chef honored all my weird requests (burrito with no tortilla or rice, on top of veggies) and came up with a beautiful plate for me. I will definitely be back.

Mike Riddle

The Guadalajara Taco is still great. I have been dining there since the seventy's watching the entire area improve and evolve around Parsons.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco

Max Suther

Excellent food. Great and friendly serviceWe loved the place and will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salsa and Chips, Birria Taco Plate, Carnitas with Rice and Beans

John O

Decent spot for lunch in old town Pasadena. Food was good and served hot. Chips and salsa were nice. Service was a bit gruff but was timely. Worth a stop if you are in the mood for Mexican grub in Old Town.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Taco

Oscar Gallegos

Small little Cafe on old Pasadenas downtown, great service great good with good portion sizes. It is a Cafe so they do close early on Saturday, 8pm

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jason Carter

So we walked by and the AC was off...buuuuuttt, stopped in anyways! Glad we did! The service was great and food even better! If you like michiladas, they are delicious. Ask for the green one! You won't be disappointed! Within minutes, forgot it was a little warm in there and totally enjoyed our visit! Thank you and hopefully we make back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Salsa and Chips

Mike S

Birria! Get the full plate! Get the salsa picante! Get an ice cold beer! Great service too!

Adriana vazquez

Delicious
aguachiles at 100

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mark Velasco

Awesome food This Mexican restaurant has been around for many years, Very authentic taste

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Wilfred Cruz

Great Asada tacos! Great Biria tacos. Go get some.

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