50 Best Mexican Restaurants near South Pasadena

“Señor Fish in South Pasadena is a gem! The yellowtail and mahi-mahi are hands down our favorite dishes—perfectly grilled, flavorful, and always fresh. Each plate comes with your choice of sides: Mexican rice and beans or crispy French fries with a refreshing salad of cucumber and tomato slices.
Whether you're craving something hearty or light, they’ve got you covered. They have good menu options. The portions are generous, the service is friendly, and the vibe is relaxed.
We keep coming back for that unbeatable combo of quality seafood and great hospitality. Highly recommend!“

“El pollo loco is always a great place to go when you want Mexican like food.. I typically get the chicken nachos..it used to be 5.00 and now it's 9.65? Not sure why.. probably changed it.. maybe the chicken.. I don't know.. but the people are always nice.“

“Very fresh taco shells with flavorful pork and guacamole

Everything tasted noticeably fresh and delicious.

Convenient parking, plus lots of cute shops nearby to explore.

Only complaint is bathroom doesn’t have seat covers for some reason“

“It’s sooo yummy! Cafe de olla and all the delish pans!“

“One of the most amazing meals I’ve had.“

“We got some problem with our food and they handled it extremely well, showing true professionalism and dedication of their services. Def will recommend to others“

“海鲜很新鲜，非常棒的用餐体验！“

“Conrad the owner knows what he is doing here. He deserves ⭐. I hope he gets one day.
Food is top tier and his choice to bring the food to you and in order so you get perfect temperature is subtle and appreciated.

Made to order tortillas should be the standard.

I'm just upset I didn't find this place sooner and it was so good. I almost forgot to take a pic of the tacos 🌮“

“All the food was outstanding. The raw fish and seafood was unbelievably fresh and aptly paired with elevated fresh flavors. The tostadas reminded me of Contramar in Cdmx, but even better (dare i say).

The atmosphere is beautiful, has a massive garden space, scattered lighting, copious succulents. It feels like an escape right in LA. The service is warm, personable, efficient.

Definitely worth the trip and such a great find.“

“Just tried MIRATE Restaurant the food was amazing! Definitely worth checking out if you love great flavors.“

“What's better late night snack than Ave 26 tacos? It's located in a parking lot, and we pulled in around 10pm on a Sunday night. People from all colors and all walks of life seem to converge here in search of scrumptious bites. There's a security guard that patrols the area so you could enjoy your chow without hesitation. It's standing room only, no utensils or sitting area provided. We decided to eat in the car as it's a bit chilly that night. There's also a portable water station to wash hands before or after you dig in.

There's a separate line for tacos or burritos or drinks, pay in cash or Apple/ Samsung Pay. Simple and orderly. Then, head over to the condiments section for different types of salsa, chopped onions or lime. The Al Pastor, Carne Asada, Cabeza and Lengua are usually my go to, but there're also brisket, pork belly, chorizo to choose from.“

“Excelente lugar y excelente comida“

“We had a great experience at this bar! Even though we arrived late, Dustin, was incredibly warm and welcoming, which immediately set the tone for the night. Our servers, Juan and Robert, were attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. The service never felt rushed, and the atmosphere was relaxed and inviting. You can really tell they care about their guests. We’ll definitely be back!“

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

“Service was good, food was delicious only thing was the café de olla, they do not put piloncillo so its not sweet, thats the whole point of the café de olla, that was a little disappointed since that was the reason we went there. My friend was craving café de olla.“

“The best food!! 100% recommended totally worth the wait in line! Food is amazing!!“

“Guisados offers delicious, authentic Mexican tacos with rich flavors and high-quality ingredients. The menu features a variety of hearty fillings, all served in a casual and vibrant environment. The staff is friendly and attentive. Overall, a great spot for satisfying Mexican comfort food.“

“Buenísimos las mejores carnitas“

““OMG, my sister recommended this restaurant as I picked her up from LAX, the food was authentic real Mexican food, beyond exquisite. The place gave me vibes of a fondita in Mexico, which I loved. The portions are perfect, the handmade tortillas were fire!! The quesadillas, beans and beef, chicharron guisado where delicious!!! Please try their pumpkin horchata!! The staff are so friendly too. I spent $40 on my sister and I. Well worth it!!!“

“The best tacos in California!“

“Had the bacon breakfast burrito. It was off the charts delicious. The burrito was all about quality. First, Im almost certain the tortilla was freshly made. It was light biting through warm butter soft and tender not doughy. Then there was this gentle crispness from the bacon and potatoes. Absolute culinary perfection. I will be coming here often. Its a small but quant and comfortable restaurant with plenty of seating inside and outside. They also have clean and comfortable restroom“

“El gran sabor de las tortas de Neza en Los Ángeles ca.“

“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.“

“The food was on another level, super fresh local ingredients, family recipes made with recognition of the past and an eye towards the future. The vibe in the restaurant is top-notch and the neighborhood is so chill and beautiful. Sat outside and met so many friendly people on the street, and the staff was really gracious. The butternut squash chorizo brussels sprout with preserved lemon dish was banging, enchiladas mole poblano and Chilaquiles with christmas sauce and pecan flan were all so good“

“An organization I’m a part of was looking for a place to gather afterwards. I reached out to multiple locations, Ian was the most responsive and excited to host us. He was accommodating to our group of ~30 people. He and the staff were so friendly and took care of orders quickly. Will definitely be back for dinner and drinks!“

“We went there with my family and had an amazing experience. The service was outstanding! We told the woman who was taking care of us that we had traveled all the way from Chile just to eat there, and she brought us so many extra dishes on top of what we ordered so we could try and enjoy real Mexican food. We loved everything. We will definitely come back someday!“

“pasamos de pasadita guiados por los reviews y nos sorprendió los mejores tacos de birria qué hemos comido. recomendamos al 100 por 100“

“Me encantan los tacos y burritos de cabeza.“

“Excelente servicio y comida de calidad ☑️“

“Me gusta la comida pero no tienen q perder el cuidado en la presentación de los platos y asegurarse q lleven todo eso es muy importante aun tengan mucha junte haser los platos con la misma cuidado de ciempre“

“I had the cochinita pibil and poc choc and they had incredible flavor! The toughest part about this eating area is that all of the restaurants here are very tasty, but that being said I Super recommend Chichén Itza. I would definitely come back“

“Everything has been great that I’ve tried. Highly recommend“

“Best mezcal margarita I’ve had. You need to get the churros for dessert - eat them first before you regret not saving space for them!!! This place is very cool and laid back. Easy to order, quick service. Fish flautas were my favorite!“

“Yo i just wanna say shout out this restaurant. I pulled up here crunk asab and my boy Andre hooked me up with literally the best food i’ve ever had like it was amazing. great atmosphere, portions, flavors, service, wow this place is just the best“

“Muy buenos taco’s deliciosos“

“Spicy jalapeño cocktail 🍸💕“

“Joselito’s is such an amazing restaurant! I had, probably, the best carnitas dinner and chips and guacamole (made fresh to order) I’ve ever experienced. A must go to whenever in the Tujunga area.“

“the fish is fresh and yum. not flakey fish.“

“Perfect for these dog days of Summer.“

“BEST Mexican food EVER!!☆☆☆☆☆ It's Always great seeing Roy every time I walk in that door! I reminisce the mid 80's when I was first introduced to his establishment by a mutual friend. The atmosphere is great, the staff is awesome, the food is simple, consistent, and always tastes great! Honestly, I was Very upset when Roy said he was going to close after so many years... but I'm glad he changed his mind! :) L'Abeja truly is a gem to the community! Not only does your great food warm our bellies, but also our hearts!♡♡♡ Btw, I recommend everything on the menu!“

“We were greeted by a friendly staff and received super-fast service. The food was delicious; I ordered a quesadilla de chorizo y papas. I do wish the chorizo had a more pronounced taste, but overall it was good. The Pambazo had a great taste, and each of the salsas provided had a distinct flavor, which I truly enjoyed. The aguas are made in-house, and you can genuinely taste their authenticity. We will definitely be returning when we are in the area.“

“If your looking to have a meal that taste just like home made,Yeya's is the place. Yeya's has the best home made food in all Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles. Don't need to look no further!When your hungry stop by at Yeya's for the best Mole,Chilaquiles,Enchiladas,Tacos and Caldos in all Boyle Heights and East L.A.Yeya's has a large options of food and caldos...“

“Best food in town and sports merchandise“

“I tried the DTLA Famous Asada fries I’ll rate them a 10 out of 10 really good 🔥“

“Love the Place, Will join again“

“Great food! Highly recommend!“

“Best Tacos !! Love it . Keep it up“

“We came to visit our daughter at CSU Dominguez Hills, and were looking for a spot to eat. We looked up some local spots and Guajillo popped up. We were not disappointed with the Chilaquiles! They were delicious and made to order. The food was plentiful and filling and reminded me of my mom's home cooking! Highly recommended!!!“

“We found this amazing taco restaurant by watching an LA food channel and the couple making the video said that this was their favorite taco place. We took a cab here after doing the Warner Brothers studio tour for dinner. It was empty when we arrived, but the workers helped us choose which tacos we wanted, but in the end, we ended up going with a variety plate so we could try the different types. It was a great way to get some authentic tacos. Highly recommend!“

“The best food!! 100% recommended totally worth the wait in line! Food is amazing!!“