50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Pasadena

“I'm here just about every other weekend to get takeout for the family. The Indian flavors really come through in an exciting way. The rotisserie chicken is one of the best I've found in LA, and it's not even the best chicken on the menu. Anything with beans are a must-have.“

“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 🍸💕“

“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.“

“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.“

“The birria was amazing! The quesatacos with consome were delicious. My friends got a beef birria quesadilla which they immediately ordered a second one. My other friend got a beef birria Ramen which he loved. Overall everyone was super pleased. The service was great and I would totally come back again.“

“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“

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

“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.“

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

“4.5 - I was so happy to be invited to a private event! I heard the place wasn’t that great, but the buffet totally changed my mind. I tried Achiote Chicken, Pork Chili Verde, Steak Picado, rice, beans, and salad, all super flavorful and delicious. Even the chips, salsa, and guacamole were really good. The vibe was great, and the servers were fast, friendly, and attentive. It was a fun evening with friends! Parking was a bit odd cause it seemed hella small but luckily there was some available in the lot.“

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“Wow! I was in search of a tasty Mexican restaurant to cater or pick up, to feed 15 volunteers. The manager and staff were very friendly and helpful. Our volunteers LOVED the food. We will be using Chiquita Bonita for future“

“Had the birria cup and those were salty, also had the esquite in a cup, not sure what kind of mayo was used, th esquite seemed to be canned not from the cob. I could be wrong, but I will not be ordering any of that again. The atmosphere is super nice, really clean place… just had higher hopes for the food. Also we ordered one of the chefs special taco, not bad but not special.“

“I got the chilaquiles today at Tacos Neza since I have always passed by them here in old town pasadena and have been more tempted to try them as they've been getting customers as of late instead of it being usually pretty lonely when I'd pass by before. The chilaquiles were pretty classic tasting for some morning chilaquiles. Tortillas were soft, salsa was a tad bit on the salter side, and the avocados were a bit the browner side when it was served. However the eggs was a perfect over easy giving a nice yolky-ness to the tortillas. Also the asada that was an additional two dollars instead of chicken was somewhat meh since the asada didn't really taste like asada, more like a kind of sausage links, which I actually really enjoyed. Overall very nice spot for breakfast to eat here in old pas in you want the classic mexican breakfast here in old town pasadena, a tad bit on the steeper side of the for 25 dollars for chilaquiles but its a reasonable amount for two people who are light eaters.“

“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“

“Hostess and waiters are friendly and very attentive.“

“The chili verde burritos are amazing“

“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 *****************************“

“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.“

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

“I tried the Carne Asada Tostada and it was to die for! It was so delicious with the Lettuce, Cheese and Sour Cream made every bite delicious. My boyfriend tried the Tinga Tostadas and I had a bite of his and it was also very tasteful. I’m definitely going to be coming back.“

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

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

“I just read this article in Los Angeles Magazine July 2022 about Lucky Boy !! very cool great place!! A Pasadena Landmark“

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

“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“

“Super delicious amazing food and service is great“

“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“

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

“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“

“Recently started revisiting this establishment for healthy good tasting food even though it’s a bit out of the way. Salsa bar is always clean, and workers are kind and courteous.
It’s never too crowded given the large space. Food is delicious and definitely a healthier alternative.“

“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 👍🏽“

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

“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..“

“On our recent trip to California, we got to to eat and drink at amazing restaurants & bars. One of them was Guisados in Pasadena. It was a great experience with exceptional tacos as well as house made Sangria !! We had fish tacos, chicken tacos as well pork - all were delicious, freshly prepared with tortillas being made from scratch. The restaurant has limited inside seating but a great outdoor patio. Staff are friendly, helpful and with big smiles !!“

“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“

“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.“

“I came from out of town and happened to stay at a nearby hotel—so glad I found this place! The food was so good that I ended up coming back three times during my stay. Everything I tried was delicious, and the experience was consistently great each visit. Definitely a spot I’d return to!“

“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.“

“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.“

“This place is truly a hidden gem. The chicken is always so flavorful, and their salsa never misses! it’s consistently delicious every single time. Honestly, it beats a lot of the big chain spots. We love coming here, and the prices are very reasonable. Portions are generous too, we almost always leave with leftovers for the next day.“

“Under new ownership and already such a difference. I stopped by last night and had a FANTASTIC meal. I ordered the snapper and catfish meal with two sides. The fish was tender and perfectly seasoned and the colored greens and string beans were amazing. Perfectly seasoned and nice and hot. They give you two sauces and two slices of bread as well if you want to make a sandwich. It’s inexpensive and the customer service was excellent. I can tell lots of love has already gone into this place and will as the new owners settle in. Looking forward to stopping here regularly!“

“Excelente servicio y toda la comida súper rica 😉“

“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.“

“Best hot Pastrami around! Easily feeds 2 people or the same person 2 days, like me :)“

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

“Its my fave after party spot in Old Town. The place is huge and had a badass DJ. And it's free to get in. So if you like clubbing, this is it.

I like to order a few drinks at the front bar cause it has enough space where it's not too loud and when you get tipsy enough, go around the back to throw down.

I love it for Fri and Sat night“

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