Johnny Tamales {Pasadena}

Affordable, friendly staff.. good food..

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

This is our go to place for Mexican food. It is always fresh, tasty, and delivered in a timely fashion. Their service is exceptional!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Johnny Tamales in Pasadena never disappoints, and today just sealed the deal. I had their fajita burrito, smothered in queso – and let me tell you, when that warm queso melts into the Spanish rice… that’s a little taste of Texas heaven right there. The fajita meat was tender, seasoned just right, and the red beans had that authentic home-cooked flavor that reminds you of Sunday lunch at grandma’s.

The staff was friendly, service was quick, and the atmosphere has that fun, local Pasadena vibe that keeps you coming back. As a local REALTOR® and Google Local Guide, I’m always out exploring great spots in our community – and Johnny Tamales is absolutely one of my go-to places for quality, comfort, and flavor.

If you’re in the Pasadena area and craving true Tex-Mex, this spot hits all the marks. Five stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 — supporting local never tasted so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good service 👍

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Johnny Tamales has a Texmex vibes and atmosphere. We were sifted immediately and asked about drink orders. Their bar is not well stocked, required me to substitute my choices twice and the substitute was well below expected quality. Our orders were quick and the food was great. But we needed to ask for utensils and napkins inorder to eat. We found overall service was lacking.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Inappropriate staff on top of that they got my order wrong twice I asked for one order flour and fajita, the other chicken and fajita. They give me corn tortilla. I get home start eating thinking everythings good now.. nope I have a mix of chicken chunks and fajita chucks in my taco.. after going over my order nearly 10 times because they didn’t really wanna remake the food.. I don’t understand how y’all still managed to give me the wrong order. Honestly.. Foods good when you actually get what you asked for.

Food: 1

Service: 1

Always good!! Love the food. The Mariachi is my go to.. a little of everything. I substitute the beef enchilada for a spinach enchilada every single time. So good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food, service and atmosphere at this restaurant we're absolutely phenomenal in my opinion.
I had lunch at 1:30 on Friday and the atmosphere was very calm and laid back as you would imagine around that time frame.
We sat at the corner booth by the window in the bar area which turn down to be the perfect spot.
I decided on the spinach and chicken enchiladas with extra rice on the side and it was absolutely delicious.
The clientele around the bar started to pick up around 2:00, 2:30 which is what is to be expected and everyone seemed very lively and cheerful.
This was a wonderful experience and I will definitely be visiting again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The food was delicious and the service was fantastic.
I will be back again . . . And again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Our server was attentive and great!
The flautas were pretty good, the Chile relleno however was soggy, extremely greasy and flavorless. So mushy that you wouldn't need teeth to eat it. and the rice was also flavorless. The music was way too loud to have decent conversation. The charro beans were good at least. It was our first time here but most likely won't be back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

Been coming here for years, it's amazing :)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice atmosphere, staff were kind and helpful, and the food was excellent!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was a good tex mex restaurant,

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Awesome place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was my Nana’s 70th birthday today! The restaurant had an amazing private room and buffet, George was fast and responsive. Definitely a moment to remember for my family and my Nana.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5