14 Best Taco Restaurants in Pasadena

Guisados Tacos • $
577 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Ceviche Tostada Special
Quesadilla Con Chorizo
Chorizo Breakfast
Fresh Tortillas
Armando Palmero
Mole Poblano
The Sampler
Calabacitas
Chicharron
Many Tacos

“let me tell keep this description short and straight up: fresh handmade corn tortillas, homestyle braised meat, everything you're looking for in a taco There was free parking (a plus) and the service was super FAST! we didn't wait for more than 5 minutes for our food. there's seating indoor and outdoor. The patio was really nice to sit and eat at because they had heaters and it's entirely covered and shaded. Here's what we ordered: -the OG sampler ($10.49) - includes 6 mini tacos of steak picado, bistek en salsa roja, tinga de pollo, mole poblano, chicarron, & cochinita pibil -tinga de pollo (normal sized $3.79) -cochinita pibil (normal sized $3.79) - we got this with a medium spice level but this was SPICY!! I am someone with pretty high spice tolerance and the spice on this got me“

4.5 Superb204 Reviews
Los California Tacos Tacos • $
510 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Al Pastor and Carnitas Taco
Al Pastor Tacos
Chicharron
Cabeza
Asada
Pollo

“Good tacos. Quick service. I tried a variety of their meat options. Was not crazy about the chicharrón but it could be that I prefer chicharrón tacos to have the fried chicharrón, and not the stewed (soft) variety. Overall if you are craving tacos, it is late and you are in the area, this place will not disappoint.“

4.7 Superb74 Reviews
El Jarocho Taco Stand Mexican • $
2435 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Pastor and Cabeza Tacos
Perro Caliente Hot Dog
Burritos Al Pastor
Carne Asada Taco
Tacos Al Pastor
Chorizo Taco
Birria Tacos

“I love to come to this taco stand; the service is always prompt and the owners are very kind. The food is absolutely incredible and they usually have an Agua Fresca (horchata most of the time) and it's always delicious as well. They accept cash or zelle!“

4.8 Superb45 Reviews
HomeState Tex-Mex • $
1992 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Texas Toast Brisket Sandwich
Brisket Quesadilla
Breakfast Burrito
Cheese Quesadilla
Breakfast Tacos
Flour Tortilla
Chicken Tacos
Black Beans
Guadalupe
Frito Pie

“i never leave reviews but this has been so wonderful i had to!! all the staff went out of their way to welcome me in. The patio was adorable. The food came out so quickly, and was delicious (and i moved here from texas!) highly recommend :)“

4.3 Superb113 Reviews
California Fish Grill Seafood • $$$
3809 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Beer Battered Fish and Chips
New England Clam Chowder
Louisiana Delta Catfish
Atlantic Salmon Plate
Battered Fish & Chips
Black Cherry Soda
Grilled Asparagus
Cauliflower Rice
Swai White Fish
Shrimp Skewers

“Ordered the Dynamite shrimp. Great flavor with large enough shrimp and good quantity. Came with white rice and cabbage. Added the avocado, I think it's a must.Location was clean, simple and staff was nice. Can't complain about anything. Would go back and try other meals.“

4.5 Superb94 Reviews
Teddy's Tacos Tacos • $
1655 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Nachos with Chicken
Carne Asada Mulitas
Carne Asada Tacos
Chicken Nachos
Chicken Street
Gringo Fries
Potato Tacos
Street Taco
Fish Tacos
Red Mulita

“I can’t say enough nice things about Teddy and Teddy’s. The food is deliciously fresh and bursts with flavor. Teddy always remembers our daughter when she visits from Boston and welcomes her. Go. You’ll be so happy you did. And do get a red mulita.“

4.4 Superb116 Reviews
Birria Master Mexican • $
180 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Birria by the Pound
Quesadilla Birria
Quesataco Combo
Aguachile Rojo
Birria Ramen

“What an unexpected delightful surprise! So glad my better half and I came here for dinner. Went to Dollar Tree to pick up some holiday decorations for work. All that browsing through Dollar Tree made us hungry. So pretty much our decisions as we exited the Dollar Tree parking lot were El Pollo Loco, Taco Bell or this place, Birria Masters. We decided we wanted to try something new and went with Birria Masters. We are so glad that we did. So here's the rundown: For ambiance, it's a food stand in a parking lot. Unpretentious, simple tables and benches. Does its job. Don't let it's appearance deter you from going. For service, there were three gentlemen. All were nice and inviting. Excellent customer service. We ordered the enchiladas queretanas and taquitos dorados. Food presentation and taste was unexpected. Both dishes were beautiful. What got me with the dishes is that they were elevated but in an understated way. They used microgreen sprouts. I love sprouts and if a place uses them in their plating, in my opinion, they are fancy fancy and they know what they are doing. The taste of both dishes were delicious as well. The meat was seasoned and cooked well. The produce they use was fresh and again, they used microgreen sprouts. I don't know any other food/taco stand that uses microgreen sprouts...do you? I don't think so. I think that if you are deciding on a place to go and have dinner, please give Birria Masters a try. I hope that when you try their food you will be pleasantly surprised as we were. Birria Masters is definitely a diamond in the rough.“

4.6 Superb43 Reviews
Tacos Poncitlan Mexican • $
1090 Allen Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Salsa Roja
Birria
Torta
Taco

“The birria taco tastes like love and passion even without the salsa. Also enjoyed the freshly made salsas with the chips. My friend enjoyed the chicharron verde taco. Thank you. Can't wait to come again. Would recommend.Kid-friendliness: Others dined in with their kids.“

4.6 Superb42 Reviews
Tacos Los Desvelados Pasadena Mexican • $
720 N Lake Ave UNIT 8, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Ranchero Roll Sushi Taco
Nachos with Pastor Meat
Canasta De Los Pobres
Tijuanito Asada Taco
West Coast Flautas
Extra Carne Asada
Mar Y Tierra Roll
Monster Burrito
Spiderman Torta
Brick Burrito

“We’ve been here multipleTimes and each time we leave we are so satisfied. The drinks are amazing, the food is amazing, the staff is so welcoming. I am a huge taco lover and we drive 1.5 hours just to come here. You will not be disappointed.“

4.2 Good117 Reviews
El Cabo Pepe's (Pepe's Red Tacos) Tacos • $
59 N Sierra Madre Blvd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Queso -Taco

“Excellent Birria. The meat was tender, well seasoned, and savory. ECP's Birria is an outstanding example of the Los Angeles Birria scene. The service at this location was also excellent. The menu layout was easy and simple to understand. I ordered the Packetaso, 1 # of Birria, consume , and tortillas, oh yeah, just to indulge the sinner in me (glutoney) I also ordered a taco dorado , no cheese, it was a good taco, genrous meat portion, double tortilla, and garnished with pickled red onion, and a lime wedge. Wow! Im getting hungry again just writing this even though I just ate. Thank you Rolondo for the wonderful service and savory meal.“

4.2 Good34 Reviews
La Estrella Tacos #1 Mexican • $
320 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

California Burrito
Asada Fries
Fish Tacos
Carnitas
Nachos
Steak
Salsa

“The food is delicious, and the service is wonderful. I personally don't stay there, but don't let my rating on the atmosphere dissuade you from trying it because the food is delicious. I personally just order food to take it to go. This is one of the three locations owned by La Estrella. This particular location serves breakfast food, and have carne asada and chicken for protein options, and they serve soups with Menudo only being served on the weekends. If you want to get cabeza, lengua, and other meat options for your food, then you can cross the street to order food at their other location.“

4.2 Good31 Reviews
Mendez Restaurant Latin American • $$
125 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena

“Please note Yelp's listed business hours is incorrect, the correct hours of the Restaurant are. Mon - Thur 8:00AM - 2:00PM Fri - 8:00AM - 3:00PM Sat - Sun - 7:00AM - 3:00PM Have I found a hidden gem? I've driven up and down Orange Grove Blvd HUNDRADS of times and never knew Mendez Restaurant was there until today, it was a HOT day and I was thirsty so I saw "Super Liquor" and decided to stop in and grab some water, what do I find inside of this Liquor store tucked away in a back corner.... Mendez Restaurant. Restaurant might be a stretch they have two tables and a few chairs, but a pretty decent menu including Barbacoa de Borrego! I ordered food to go. Tacos ($2.25) Asada Nice lean and tender beef, but lacking in flavor, it was most likely cooked on a flat-top grill and not well seasoned, corn tortillas fresh but out of a bag. 3-Stars Al Pastor Another taco that was just ok, not bad just not the bold flavor you should have with al pastor. 3.5-Stars Torta Barbacoa de Borrego ($9.00) Look at the size of that Telera roll, not only is it big, it's soft and fresh, filled with plenty of Barbacoa de Borrego "Lamb" Beans, Lettuce, Tomato, Jalapenos fantastic torta. 5-Stars“

4.4 Superb9 Reviews
Playa del Carmen Restaurant Tacos • $
950 E Colorado Blvd #202, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Fish and Shrimp Tacos
Fish Taco
Seafood

“This restaurant has the BEST fish tacos ! They are very lightly breaded with lots of fish! They are freshly made so you wait a little. The Aguachile was delicious! The location is great because it's upstairs with a view towards Colorado Blvd. There is convenient parking in the back. The prices are very reasonable and they have tacos at half price on Tuesdays!! we just found this place and have been there three times already in two weeks! Love this place! This is now our to go place for Mexican seafood!“

4.1 Good50 Reviews
Tacos El Pollo Tacos • $
3696 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Salsa and Toppings
Carne Asada Taco
Late Night Tacos
Tacos Al Pastor
Horchata Small
Chicken Taco
Quesadillas

“Very very good. On the busier nights they cut the al pastor fresh off the trompo and it's sooo good. Worth the wait. Usually there is parking available in the lot but sometimes it's better to park on the street because getting out of the lot when it's busy can be slow going.“

3.9 Good36 Reviews
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