43 Best Mexican Restaurants in Pasadena

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

“Spicy jalapeño cocktail 🍸💕“

“Best Mexican food I've ever had.The Chile Colorado is amazing. As great as the food is, the service is even better. Lourdes is a gem. She is the definition of great service. Friendly, attentive and knows the large menu very well. Look no further for than Amigos Restaurant for great Mexican food.“

“Visiting Pasadena for a gaming convention and Grabbed some late night Al pastor and also some chicken and potatoes tacos and with their salsas…. It is heaven. Doin’ it right, here in Pasadena at Colorado and Altadena“

“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.“

“Hola buenas tardes, para agradecerles su donativo en especie de las 10 cajas de pañales y las toallitas húmedas, Dios les bendiga grandemente primeramente en sus vidas y en su negocio. Reciban nuestras oraciones desde la Casa de Descanso del Anciano de Poncitlán.“

“Amazing birria tacos 😍🌮 came in at around 9pm and I also got a Cantarito. Soooo good. The consomé is also really good. The queso birria tacos are $3.50 & the consomé is $3. Really great price. The Cantarito was $15 but it was really good. I had it with Mezcal 🍹I took the food to go and even though I ate about an hour after I got them, they were still really good. No soggy tortillas 😆 overall 5/5 ⭐! Great service, too! Thank you so much! 🙏“

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

“Mexican food is my absolute favorite and this place has me HOOKED! I first tried it 3 weeks ago and I can tell you’ve been back at least 6x or more since then and I live in 25 miles away! I have had their chicken street tacos, and their chicken burrito, as well as the guacamole and everything is fantastic! My son has had the birria street tacos and he said their are the best he’s had hands down! The meat is authentic and marinated to perfection, the flavor is undeniable and so juicy! The size of portions is perfecto! They don’t skimp on anything and the cost is excellent! I love how clean they are being mindful to wear and change gloves after every order or if they go to cashier they don’t use the same gloves they just handled money with. The place is kept clean, the workers are friendly and they are not stingy with the sauces! I’ve met Mike and Nora and they are wonderful! This is my spot and I have no problems driving here to satisfy my Mexican food cravings! My son said he could live off of their food and so could I! I was just there on Sunday and I will be there today! If you are looking for some Mexican food done right that will hit all the spots your taste buds desire, Madre Maiz is the place to go! My name is Mesha and I stand by this review 10 toes down! There’s no other place I want to go to for Mexican food…They WIN! 🏆“

“I was heading to another bar and wanted to try this place out first. I drank some beers, ate some complementary salsa (the chips were really good!), and watched some sports. The place was pretty packed; the private room was occupied.

The service was great. They were efficient even when it was a packed house.

They have a good size parking lot. You can park in the neighborhood for free also.“

“Lupita’s food is absolutely great… I go their as often as I can.“

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“⭐️ Tacos Neza – Authentic Flavor in Old Pasadena! 🌮🇲🇽

My girlfriend told me about Tacos Neza a while ago, and we finally made it! We parked around Old Pasadena and walked a few minutes — the place was calm and super clean.

We ordered the Encostrados — each plate comes with two crispy cheese-wrapped rolls and your choice of filling (Pastor, Asada, Chicken, or Veggies). I tried one Asada and one Chicken — both incredible! The meat was perfectly grilled, the cheese crust added a smoky touch, and the flavors blended beautifully. 🤤

They also give you pickled onions and a few spicy sauces on the side — highly recommend adding a little green salsa for extra kick. 🌶️🔥

The vibe is modern but cozy, service is friendly, and prices are fair.
✅ Great for lunch or early dinner
✅ Clean interior with cool wall art
✅ Fresh, authentic taste

Totally worth it — especially the Asada Encostrado!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Food delicious 😋 Staff is very nice make u feel welcome“

“Delicious 😋 carnitas ,, very friendly family,, they make you feel welcome 🙏🏻,, I recommend MI CASA MÉXICANA 😋 for their delicious 😋 food loved the beans ,, tastes like my mom's“

“This a small family run hole in the wall but food is fantastic. Everything from the home made chips to calasitas are so good. For lunch I usually just have caldo de pollo or de res but my favorite dinner is zucchini and pork ribs.“

“Hostess and waiters are friendly and very attentive.“

“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 *****************************“

“A nice place for your food eating and ordering. Trusted and tested my many happy clients.“

“This restaurant is wonderful!! Food is delicious, warm, and made with such rich flavors. The service is lovely they are always nice and greet me with a smile. The decor in the restaurant is really nice and homey, you can tell they founded Tortas Mexico with love and care. Highly highly recommend giving this place a try if you want authentic, delicious Mexican food. When I walked in there were 2 abuelitas eating menudo, so you know it’s good.“

“Great food and reasonable prices in a nice atmosphere. Try the seafood!“

“The chili verde burritos are amazing“

“Amazing food - love the flavor on their meats. Everything here is clearly prepared with love and authenticity, it felt like I was eating a home cooked meal at their kitchen table. Definitely get their habanero and green salsas. They are fantastic“

“Had the potato taco and it was delicious. Must go back for more“

“Very nice place to eat great customer service makes you feel like home take time to talk to customers recommend to come eat you won't be disappointment they treat everyone the same small place great food don't forget Thurs through Sunday taco nights till 11pm“

“what i like about Cabreras 1st the awesome service. 2nd the best mexican food that is made with love. and what makes so good is the great music they have it's like eating at home which makes feel like your with family. keep up the great family feeling. oh and when I asked for something that's not on the menu you make it just like eating at home..“

“It has been a classic dining spot between my father and I
From elementary to high school.
Pollos Puebla
Never fails to exceeed my expectations.
Time and time again providing quality food and quality service.
They have expanded the menu over the years and it has only let to MORE AMAZING FOOD
great chicken
The spicy one is amazing the mild is great too.
You should definitely eat here“

“So good you can’t stop eating! Their hot sauce is to die for“

“Super delicious amazing food and service is great“

“This is a fantastic family-run Mexican grocery store that also sells amazing food at the counter. I got one Asada burrito $8.99 and one Asada Taco $1.79 and they were both delicious! The burrito had a nice portion of meat and was perfectly balanced with the other ingredients as was the taco. All the staff I encountered were friendly and they have a free parking lot outside.“

“Awesome food and unlike most other places they aren’t gouging people. Great service too!“

“The food is ALWAYS delicious However the ladies that work the register that don’t understand English make it harder than it has to be to order food....other than that any time I’m down in Pasadena (I live in Palmdale) I stop there before coming home Because even if my order is messed up the food is still good“

“Great food good service and there prices are really good plus the beer and micheladas are very cold 🥶 real good place 👍🏽“

“I eat at many Mexican restaurants in Pasadena California area all are great. El Super Burrito is good choice food excellent quality prices about the same Their coffee outstanding they make cinnamon coffee wonderful. Try the shrimp cactail very good“

“It was a pleasure to stop at Rosarito for takeout and be greeted with a warm hello. The owner/manager explained the menu to me, including the red and green sauces that are made fresh every day. I decided on a chicken quesadilla with everything and a wet pork burrito with both red and green sauces. I was happy that chips were included in the order. Food was excellent; the burrito was huge and delicious. Definitely a great value.
Since that visit I have enjoyed the menudo, enchiladas, nachos, and all these dishes have one thing in common: great flavor and cooked to perfection.

I look forward to Christmastime, when they put out the banner indicating tamales are available! It gives me something to look for as I walk or drive by during the holiday season.

It is so nice to deal with a dining establishment that treats the customer so well both on the phone and in person.

Plenty of parking nearby in both the lot and on the street. Limited seating inside and out.“

“We stopped by Baja Fresh one evening while in the area. I hadn't been to a Baja Fresh for years since the one near our house closed. But it used to be our go-to place for great burritos. My favorite was the Baja Burrito, so I decided to order one on my recent visit. It was just as good as I remembered. I got mine with mixed meats (chicken and steak) and didn't regret that decision. The protein, guacamole, and pico de gallo worked together to create a very tasty burrito. On the downside, the restaurant appeared to be working with a skeleton crew, with one counter service person and one cook. But they were efficient and the quality of the food did not suffer. I enjoyed my visit and would drop in again when in the area“

“Nishikawa Auto Service is an absolute gem, and Joe is the reason why. He’s not just a skilled mechanic — he’s someone you can truly trust, which is rare these days. No matter the issue, Joe always diagnoses and fixes my car the same day, with no games, no upsells, just honest, quality work.

Even though I don’t live in Pasadena anymore, I still make the drive to bring my car to Joe — that’s how much I trust him. It’s worth every mile for the peace of mind I get knowing my car is in the best hands.

The shop has been in the same location for nearly 50 years, and that kind of longevity says everything. Joe’s earned a reputation built on integrity, consistency, and excellent service. I wouldn’t take my car anywhere else — and I always recommend him to anyone looking for a mechanic they can rely on.“

“What a fun Thursday night! Que viva Mexico!“

“Note to reader, they serve classic street style taco goodness. Enjoy!“

“Went here with family who had varying dietary needs, and this restaurant was able to accommodate all of them. Also, these were the best chilaquiles I've ever had!! The sauce was amazing. The service was excellent and I felt the staff really took care of us. We will be coming back.“

“Muy buena atención y un personal muy atento y muy limpio y deliciosa comida“

“Also happy hour is good while you watch the games“

“To be totally transparent. I had the breakfast burrito. I t was huge. The flavor was spot on. They add loads of crispy bacon, they pile it on. The sausage was good. The potatoes were smooth and you must get the ranch dressing on the side; if you like ranch dressing. Which cost 75cents which is good because you get a nice size cup. The bacon makes the breakfast burrito a game changer. Each bite add a little Ranch and a little salsa. That's right!😋🤣“