Melys Restaurant #2

2122 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena
(626) 677-0167

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Patricia Hernandez

Very bad , pupusas were unkood, literally have to cook them at home because my order was to go, and they forgot to put one of my orders wich it was fried bananas so I have to go back to pick them up. Also very pricey .

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Araceli Garcia

They never answer phone fo made order

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

Carlota “C C” Shalygin

Great food This is a great spot for hispanic soul good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jhennyfer Saenz

Everything was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Reymundo Garcia

You know the pupusas are good when the curtido is that good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Taylor Patterson

10/10 experience, great service and good, clean environment. Will be back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kate Chavez

The service was great no complaints about the kind server. The food tho... awful. I ordered chilaquiles. Which I understand this is a Salvadoran restaurant. But I thought they should be good. I was wrong. It was like if the cook just took a bottle of salt and poured it on top. The salsa was salty, the meat was salty and they added hard cheese which was even more salty. Then I ordered a corn tamale. It was bad. It was a sticky texture and was too sweet. They added too much sugar to the masa of the corn tamale. It sucks cuz I chose to try this place out instead of a big name chain restaurant but I regret it. Even the coffee was bad. I love coffee. I couldn't finish the coffee even. The owner was there, so was the cook, and asked me about my food. Cuz she saw i didnt finish my food. So i was honest. The food i had was not good. I told her I'm Salvadoran so i know what it should taste like. I guess maybe i have higher standards. The owner responded with offering me a free Pupusa the next time i come back. Honestly for the price I paid for the awful food. I would have thought maybe a discount would have been better. I paid around $32 for that horrible food. Not including tip. This place really let me down. The 2 star rating is because the server, which is the owner's daughter was nice. Otherwise it would be 1 star.
I won't ever come back!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 5

William Mao

I always drive by this place and notice it because of the bright yellow building, and I finally got the chance to eat here for a friend’s birthday party. They set up in the outdoor area, which was perfect for a small event. The staff even made special menus for the party, which I thought was a really nice touch.

I got to try the queso fundido with chorizo, chicken empanada, pupusa revuelta, and the ceviche tostada plate. The queso fundido was cheesy and rich, and the salty chorizo paired perfectly with the chips. The chicken empanada was crispy on the outside with a moist and flavorful filling. The handmade pupusa was one of my favorites — soft, cheesy, and packed with flavor. You could really taste that it was freshly made. The ceviche tostada plate was super fresh and refreshing, a great balance to all the richer dishes.

Everything we had was delicious, and our server Melissa was awesome. She made sure everyone at the party was well taken care of and kept things running smoothly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Aleksan Giragosian

Fantastic local spot with fresh, delicious food. Service was friendly and attentive, and the whole experience felt welcoming. A neighborhood gem.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Valerie Cortez

This restaurant in Pasadena offers the best service and food I’ve ever had. It’s rare to find a restaurant that serves authentic, homemade food these days, but this place does it. The portions are huge, and the owner personally greeted us and made us feel welcome. The service and food were absolutely incredible—10/10!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Olivia Flores

so friendly & amazing here, would def recommend!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Annie Ayers

Delicious veggie and gluten free papusas! Giant portions, delicious sides, and great service. Fresh food made by loving hands.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Isabela Borges

Amazing pupusas and água frescas, extremely friendly and sweet people!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jose Acosta

Food is overpriced

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 2

Mari

We’ve been to so many restaurants that end up being very disappointing but this place was extremely good. Forget in-n-out next door and get something fresh and authentic. My 3 year old even loved the food. Pupusas were deliciouss & Salvadoran horchata was so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

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