46 Best Mexican Restaurants in Pasadena

“Most amazing torta I've ever had“

“Spicy jalapeño cocktail 🍸💕“

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

“My son picked it out and it was a great choice ! The tacos were made or order ,crispy on the outside -cheesy and meaty on the inside . We tried combo with 3 quesataco and the cosome was beautiful -flavorful and a hint of spice
Along side it’s a cute chili salsa bar with corn . Oh buddy are we coming back asap“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“First time here and the tacos were delicious. Staff were friendly. Definitely coming back.“

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

“Hostess and waiters are friendly and very attentive.“

“I expected the Birria quesadilla to be fatty, red, and fried. Instead, and to my surprise, I got a quite pleasant meat and cheese combination. They were generous with the meat quantty, and the guacamole, sour cream, and birria helped bring out the natural flavours of the quesadilla in a perfectly complementary way. It was also wonderful to get their spicy salsa, and I highly recommend you ask. My only qualm might be it's slightly pricy for the portion size, though the portion size is not meager by any means. Such is perhaps expected for Old Town Pasadena. I would come again.“

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

“Historic Mexican restaurant located in Pasadena.
Highly recommend the Crunchy Beef tacos and the Nachos.
The chili verde is also excellent .
Highly recommend this historic Mexican restaurant in Pasadena.
Reuben, Carlos , Rudy and Moi were awesome servers .
Highly recommend Mijares Mexican Restaurant 👍😄“

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

“I had one of the chef’s special, a grilled shrimp taco on a handmade blue corn tortilla. Excellent but pricy at $9.00. All the other items on the menu are less expensive. I recommend but it could get a little expensive for bigger appetites!“

“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“

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“Absolutely incredible. The food was amazing, I've lived in socal for 5 years and had dozens of different mexican places, this one blows them all out of the water. Not skimpy on protein, great flavors, not drowning in grease. Incredible. Service was good, atmosphere is calm. This place is truly a hidden gem. No line durring lunch hour but imsanely good. Please come here.“

“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.“

“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..“

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

“The chili verde burritos are amazing“

“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“

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

“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 *****************************“

“Fantastic food and excellent service!“

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

“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.“

“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“

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

“We had tacos and tamales. They were delicious. Very friendly and helpful staff.“

“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“

“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“

“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.“

“The service was exceptional and the drinks were delicious! The food was great. We had the breakfast burrito and pancakes. The pancakes are not like typical pancakes, they had a different more corn bread-like texture, they were yummy. The breakfast burrito was fine, it was served with a spicy and flavor green salsa.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“Great food. This is one of many stores open in Southern California. The taste of the food is consistent with other locations, so feel free to order your favorites. Parking can be tricky, since there are limited spots and Pasadena is just a congested area.“

“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.“

“100/10!!! I had been meaning to come here every time I’m in Pasadena and I finally did. Service was great and friendly. All three of us got their special of the day. A lady who worked there came out and showed us and we knew we had to get it. It was sooooo delicious and filling. The vibes were great and the outdoor seating didn’t fail us. Overall, such a great experience and I will be back!“

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

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

“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.“