15 Best Taco Restaurants in Pasadena

“We drive 35 miles at least three times a month to eat here. We love Home State and as a Native Texan, I can attest that their queso is the real deal!!! I just wish they'd open one in Claremont, CA!!! The Don't Mess With Texas is my favorite taco and my husband loves the brisket taco. Everything is amazing though!!!“

“Every time you walk into this restaurant, the vibe is absolutely amazing. The atmosphere is always fresh and full of energy thanks to the music one visit might be old school hip-hop and R&B, the next you’ll hear country, Banda, or even modern pop and house. It keeps things exciting and makes every experience feel unique.
But the real star here? The specialty tacos. Hands down, some of the best in Southern California. They’re packed with flavor, made with care, and honestly set a new standard for what tacos should taste like. The quality is consistent, and no matter what you order, you’re going to be impressed.
On top of that, the pricing is unbeatable for SoCal. You get top-tier food and an atmosphere that makes you want to keep coming back without breaking the bank. It’s rare to find a place that nails both the food and the vibe, but this restaurant does it effortlessly.
If you’re looking for a spot that combines amazing food, unbeatable tacos, and an always-fun atmosphere, this is it.“

“Hands down, the best taco truck in Pasadena! Established in 1979, Los California Tacos has perfected the art of tacos with their flavorful, fresh, and non-greasy offerings. The service is friendly and fast, making it a go-to spot for taco enthusiasts. Their al pastor and chicken tacos are particularly popular among regulars. Don't miss out on this local favorite!“

“Some of the best tacos and service (which is weird to say for a fast casual type place) I’ve had. The cochinita pibil was my personal favorite but you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, they have samplers with 6 mini tacos and the first one I got was so good I went back to get another so I could try the rest. 12 mini tacos later, I am very impressed, full, and grateful for the staff seeming to take a very genuine interest in making sure we had a great time. I will absolutely go out of my way to come here next time I’m in town.“

“The best barbacoa!“

“todo está exquisito los platillos el servicio y todo muy bien preparado“

“Excellent service, great food, special price !!“

“THE best birria in town! been coming to Alvaro and his team since the very beginning nearly 3 years ago, and the food has only gotten better. the queso tacos with connsomé are legendary and we love impressing out of town friends with them. there’s always a spread of fresh salsas and accouterments. check Birria Master’s IG @BirriaMaster for hours and specials (they’ll occasionally experiment with different meats and offerings such as lingua, seafood tostadas). plenty of family style seating as well as parking in the lot and street parking.“

“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“

“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.“

“I don’t like how Google makes you rate atmosphere for food trucks—like seriously? Anyway, I’ve always ordered one thing here, which is the California Burrito. Highly recommended. I’ve ordered it with carne asada and lengua, and I can tell the meat has been marinated or at least flavored.

rturo Taco Truck

My wife is a pretty good cook. She’s not a chef, but she’s a natural in the kitchen; she can watch some random YouTube/instagram clip and somehow reproduce it (or something very similar). Best of all, she makes sure I have enough protein/vegetables/etc. everyday.

Oh. Sorry. We’re here about Arturo’s truck:
1. They have always provided high quality food
2. They have great (self-serve) condiments
3. Generous and ample meat on their tacos and in their burritos
4. Legit salsa and guacamole sauce (not green salsa and expect a smooth, savory sauce)
5. Ask for extra crispy fries in the Cali burrito (be prepared to wait a little longer, but they will definitely make the fries more crispy)
Don’t be surprised to see me there on a random night multiple times a week.“

“Wow, Frijolitos VIP at Tacos Los Desvelados promises a culinary experience like no other.“

“Amazing Tacos and Tortas.
Every time I come here the batch tastes a little different for the salsas and extras, but I feel like it’s always good and allows it to be different in a good way every time.

I get the pastor tacos and asada tortas.“

“My free shrimp skewer was honored because I put the app on but my senior discount and or promo (gameday2025) 30% off total bill wasn't honored. The food was delicious. Chris was helpful with our order on the kiosk. My family visited from Conneticut and I was hoping the promo was honored.“

“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“