50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Pasadena

Explore Pasadena's Mexican food scene with our favorite restaurants.

Chepo's (Food Truck) Mexican • $
2701 Shaver St, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Street Tacos Al Carbon

“Best tacos and good customer service try out 10/10“

4.9 Superb99 Reviews
Mariscos El General Seafood • $$
2222 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Huachinango Frito Red Snapper
Aguachile Con Callo de Acha
Torre De Mariscos Chef’S
Torre de Mariscos la Reyna
Caldo de Camarón Y Filete
Torre De Mariscos -Chef's
Aguachile Estilo Culiacan
Tostada Aguachile Verde
Ostiones Estilo General
Molcajete Mar Y Tierra

“Amazing service and food!
Leonard he was amazing! Super fast and made sure everything was perfect, even checked up on us to make sure everything was good. The food was so good everything tasted perfect. Drinks were super good too. I highly recommend this spot and definitely ask for Leonard if you can. Great vibes all around I’m from Memphis and I will definitely be coming back“

4.9 Superb1630 Reviews
El TosTaco Regio Mexican • $
2203 Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Lamb or Beef Birria
Empalmes De Birria
Beef Quesabirria
Lamb Quesabirria
Tostada Siberia
Chips and Salsa
Mexican Nachos
Birria Tacos
Quesaburrito
Taco Siberia

“Small place, huge flavor! The quesabirria tacos are the BEST in town — crispy, cheesy, and packed with tender birria. The staff is friendly and makes you feel like family. A must-try spot. Definitely worth it!“

4.9 Superb83 Reviews
Doña Chela Restaurant #3 Mexican • $
7222 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Flautas Chicken Beef Fajita Nachos Chicken Quesadillas
Tortilla Soup and Taco Al Carbon
Jalapeño Chicken Fried Chicken
Chilaquiles Rojos O Verdes
Machacado A la Mexicana
Fajita Steak with Eggs
Enchiladas Doña Chela
Enchiladas MICHOACANAS
Tacos de Carne Asada
Enchiladas En Mole

“Wonderful staff and great food! The homemade cheesecakes are amazing!“

4.6 Superb162 Reviews
Carnitas y Chicharrones El Tacubayo Mexican •
3208 Pasadena Blvd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Carnitas and Chicharrones
Tacos Chicharrones
Chile Relleno
Taco Carnitas

“BEST CHICHARRÓN IN PASADENA, ONE OF THE FEW PLACES WHERE TEHY ACTUALLY HAVE SPICY SALSA“

4.7 Superb94 Reviews
Mariscos Ruta 16 y Más Seafood • $$
2726 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Caldo De Mariscos Coctel De Camaron Y Una Black Widowwww
Caldo De Mariscos Seafood Soup
Campechana Caliente En Copa
Tacos Mixtos Y Margaritas
Fry Filete Empanizado
Ostiones Preparados
Camarónes Rellenos
Torre de Mariscos
Roja Molcajeteada
Tacos Gobernador

“Recomiendo este lugar 100% está muy bonito la comida súper rica las piñas coladas muy recomendable déjense venir les recomiendo el caldo q dan d entrada nos encantó 🤩“

4.9 Superb400 Reviews
La Guadalupana 2 Bakery & Cafe Mexican • $
4690 Burke Rd Suite 160, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

La Guadalupana 2 Specialty Ground Coffee Tres Leches Fruit Birthday Cake Strawberry Fruit Tart
Enchiladas Verdes Con Cesina
Almond Croissant Danish
Homemade Pancakes
Almond Croissants
Mini Fruit Tarts
Huevos Rancheros
Tres Leches Cake
Breakfast Torta
Chilaquiles

“This is a family place and you feel like family as you walk in. They are wonderful and you can have them cater your events !“

4.7 Superb79 Reviews
Captain Ceviche (Food Truck) Seafood • $
4900 Space Center Blvd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Single - 1 Captain Original
Lobster Grilled Cheese
The Pacific Aguachiles
Double - Crab Ceviche
Tostitos Salsa Verde
Lobster Roll
Cup

“I had his shrimp Cerviche for the first time last week! Absolutely delicious! It was arranged so nicely also! I want his gumbo!!“

4.7 Superb73 Reviews
Street Tacos El Chino Mexican • $
4514 Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Orden De Quesabirria Quesabirria Order
Tacos De Pastor and Tacos De D
Bean and Cheese Quesadilla
Quesabirria Corn Tortillas
Pastor Pollo Fajita
Frijoles Charros
Tandoori Chicken
Tacos de Birria
Tacos Al Pastor
Pizza De Birria

“I've always seen this place busy and always wanted to try, finally got the chance the other night and it did NOT disappoint !!! Can't wait to go back again and sorry I waited so long lol. The fajita tortas we got were the absolute best I have ever had, the bread is super soft and their salsas 💯 on point“

4.4 Superb186 Reviews
Taqueria Campo Azul Mexican • $
2901 Preston Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Machacado Con Huevo Scrambled Eggs with Dried
Parilladas De Camaron
Fish and Shrimp Soup
Burrito Campo Azul
Hand Made Tortillas
Breakfast Burrito
Burrito Jalisco
Chicken Fajitas
Tacos De Fajita
Barbacoa Plate

“excelente servicio la comida esta deliciosa“

4.4 Superb134 Reviews
Takeria Super Mexican • $
2902 Thomas Ave #500, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Tacos Al Carbon
Breakfast Tacos
Super Nachos
Caldo de Res

“Great food and fast service“

4.7 Superb52 Reviews
El Bocadito Mexican • $
305 Pasadena Fwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Platillo De Lunch
Torta De Carne
Quesadilla
Taco Lunch

“These people are very honest they not only have good food something happen to me today I will share my Day with you all because this Buisness needs recognition for their honesty and delicious food ‼️💯 Today I woke up feeling terrible down and decided to go eat here I have been here several times I take my parents here they love their food so I was given money for Christmas to spend for my self and enjoy I put it in my purse and remember I was feeling down because I got in a position that I would no longer be able to enjoy my Christmas gift on my self but on my vehicle that had to be taken to mecanic shop so ok I go pick my parent up bring them here I ate left with so much going on in my head And forget my purse all day I was beating myself up until i remember I had left it on chair by the time I returned they were Closed so I decided to reach out anyway hoping someone would reply to me even if it’s After hours so great news they did and with even better news ever the Staff found my purse and put it up safely!!! Omgg I was so thankful 🥹 because honest people still exist!!!! I will never forget this moment ever this saves me a trip to Dps social security office and my money for the mechanic!!! Is safe ! Thank you guys sooo much now the way I woke up is changed to now I go to bed feeling good blessed and thankful 🥲“

5 Superb29 Reviews
Zazz Burritos Mexican • $
2626 Spencer Hwy Suite 100, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Birria Grande Flour Quesadilla
Quesadilla Chica Fajita
Taco De Carne Asada
Fajita Quesadilla
Quesadilla Pizza
Large Quesadilla
Tacos & Nachos
Tacos Al Vapor
Birria Burrito
Fajita Pastor

“Had the most flavorful birria tacos here and tried their tacos de harina con fajita meat and it was smoky and delicious nice and simple and the lady that help me was so nice and very patient and informed me of what they had sins they had some system issues due to the weather that we had in the area. Gracias señora. I will be back.“

4.5 Superb69 Reviews
Casa Ole' Mexican • $
7750 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Salsa Picante Roja Salsa Verde Chile Con Queso Con Chip Ricos
Burrito Con Queso with Fajita
Tortilla Crusted Chicken
Child's Enchilada Plate
Cheese Enchilada Dinner
No 11 Lunch Quesadilla
Casa Sampler Platter
Spinach Enchiladas
Fajita Quesadillas
Chicken Quesadilla

“The waiter Huber basically told us what not to order. NOTE When you come to this location bring your own silverware, we had to share a knife among 3 people. The enchiladas & steak, more like a slice of brisket drenched in a salty cheese sauce. Awful!! The beef enchilada, unflavored ground meat, again drenched in a red sauce WITH cheese. Cancun tilapia again with cheese and 8 tiny cocktail shrimp - no garlic sauce The plate was hot but not the food. At 8ish on a saturday night they only had 3 or 4 tables, no more than 12 people, including us 3 If they were starting to close for the day, they should've close the area they were cleaning. I don't appreciate smelling 'Fabuloso" while I'm eating with the mop bucket next to my table. Really your motto should be "Why are you still in business..." Marked as 1st and last on places not to visit. Overpriced for the food quality“

4.3 Superb143 Reviews
La Casita Mexican • $
1217 Vince St, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Chilaquiles Verdes Breakfast
Casita Plate Quesadillas 1
Bacon Egg and Cheese Tacos
Mini Nachos La Casita
Huevos Con Tocino
Chips Y Salsa
Taco Plate
Tortillas
Gorditas
Bistek

“really good! service is 5/5 i really recommend!“

4.6 Superb50 Reviews
El Sol De Jalisco Mexican • $
501 W Southmore Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

A Parrillada Con Costillas de Res
Huevos Rancheros Con Fajita
Chicken Enchiladas in Front
Breaded Chicken Breast
Huevos Con Chorizo
Caldo de Camarón
Burrito Jalisco
Nachos Regular
Grilled Chicken
Chicken Fajita

“Tortas here are super good. Good customer service. I also ordered all 5 of there caldos the same visit, for my girl. She said they were great, compared to others around town.Only took 20 minutes. Food is always hot and fresh. The green salsa is good and spicy.“

4.3 Superb125 Reviews
Las Fuentes Refresqueria y Taqueria Mexican • $
1001 Harris Ave, Pasadena

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Fajita De Pollos Con Queso Fresco Y Cilantro
Super Burrito and Chips and Guacamole
Torta De Lengua and French Fries
Platillo De Tacos Dorados
Enchiladas Supremas
Nachos Mexicanos
Torta De Fajita
Street Tacos
Quesadilla
Chimichanga

“I love this place! The staff is nice and the place is clean but best of all the food is delicious!! Been coming here for years now.“

4.4 Superb70 Reviews
Taqueria Obregon, LLC - 225 Mexican • $
1201 Pasadena Fwy Frontage Rd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Papa Asada Fajitas De Pollo
Quesadilla

“Great food. Good price. Cool people. Simple“

4.8 Superb27 Reviews
Taqueria Obregon, LLC - Red Bluff Tacos • $
10990 Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Egg and Cheese Burrito
Breakfast Tacos Al Pastor
Large Breakfast Plate
Breakfast Burrito
Quesadilla Small
Chorizo and Egg
Quesadilla Large
Enchilada Plate
Meat Burrito
Fajita Tacos

“Great food. Good price. Cool people. Simple“

4.3 Superb90 Reviews
Taco Del Ocho Mexican • $
4815 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Tacos Al Pastor and a Side of Rice
2 Pastor Tacos and 2 Fajita Tacos
Hamburger and Fries
Gordita Plate
Taco del Ocho
Tacos Pastor
Nachos
Papas

“Delicious food, hidden gem in the pasadena area.. Recommend it all day, 10/10, comida deliciosa y se los recomiendo a todos.“

4.3 Superb83 Reviews
Latina Restaurant & Bar Mexican • $
416 S Richey St, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Chicharrón Tilapia

“Excelente servicio, toda la comida está deliciosa, 10 de 10.“

4.8 Superb25 Reviews
Taqueria El Maizal 2 Mexican • $
3388 Shaver St, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Salsas Roja Picosa Y Salsa Verde Rica Cebolla Y Cilantro Y Limones Rebanados
Tacos De Chicharrón En Salsa Verde Tacos De Pastor Y Tacos De Tripa
Gringa Carne De Trompo Con Queso Derretido En Tortilla De Harina
Trompo Taco on Corn Tortilla with Grilled Onions
Tacos de Trompo Y Bistek Con Frijoles Charros
Tacos De Trompo Y Bistec Con Cebolla Asada
Cilantro Onions T Al Pastor
Tacos Estilo Tlaquepaque
Tacos de Pastor Y Fajita
Papa Con Trompo O Bistec

“los tacos de tropo estan deliciosos, me recuerdan a los tacos de Monterrey, y son muy amables todos“

4.2 Good124 Reviews
Tacos Del Julio Mexican • $
6701 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Asada Con Aguacate
Molcajete Guacamole
Platillo de Flautas
Tacos Al Pastor
Tacos De Trompo
Frijoles Charros
Chips and Salsa
Monterrey 400
Street Tacos
Super Nachos

“Trompo tacos are sooooo good“

4.2 Good108 Reviews
Refresqueria Tamazula Mexican • $
2222 Southmore Ave Unit E, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Raspa de Leche Con Crema
Strawberries and Cream
Fresas Con Crema
Torta Mexicana
Elote Derretido
Fajita Nachos
Diablito Leche
Corn in a Cup
Elote Mixto

“This hidden gem in the heart of Pasadena has hands down some of the best Aguas frescos in the southeast side. They are so refreshing especially for these hot summer days. There's another place locally near a Walmart that I will not mention it's really over hyped to be honest, and they will also turn you away if you don't have cash.“

4.5 Superb34 Reviews
Johnny Tamales {Pasadena} Mexican • $
4647 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

A la Parilla Con Quesostyle
A la Parilla El Doradostyle
El Paso Burrito Combination
Bean and Cheese Nachos
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Ponderosa Enchiladas
Cheese Enchiladas
Lunch Quesadillas
Con Queso Style
Stuffed Avocado

“Good food for a decent price. This was the lunch quesadilla plate.“

4.1 Good194 Reviews
Mamarita's Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
7325 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Mamacita's Salad Chicken Duck or Shrimp
El Jefe Burrito with Ground Beef
Laredo Special with Beef Fajita
Beef Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas
Chicken Fajitas for One
Stuffed Avocado Plate
Street Tacos Plate
Taquitos Mexicanos
Chimichanga Plate
Chips and Salsa

“great service. Good food. we enjoyed it.“

4.1 Good182 Reviews
La Potranca Mexican • $
2510 Shaver St, Pasadena

“The tacos are delicious!!!! Definitely recommend this place 👍🏻“

4.4 Superb26 Reviews
Taqueria Mi Morenita Mexican • $
3490 Preston Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Torta de Milanesa
Quesadilla Grande
Tacos Al Pastor
Soda Mexicana
Tacos de Maiz
Burrito
Fajita

“Great food. Good price. Cool people. Simple“

4.2 Good47 Reviews
Taqueria Obregon, LLC 2 - Preston Tacos • $
220 Preston Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Breakfast Burrito
Meat Burrito

“Great food. Good price. Cool people. Simple“

4.6 Superb16 Reviews
The Ranchito Taqueria & Restaurant Tex-Mex • $
2823 Preston Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Huevos a La Mexicana Con Frijoles Y Papas
Huevos Rancheros Con Frijoles Y Papas
Chips Salsa Roja & Salsa Verde
Lengua Ranchera Barbacoa Plate
Chorizo & Egg w Barbacoa
Carne Asada Con Nopales
Una Libra De Barbacoa
Chips & Salsa Roja
Carne Guisada Taco
Burrito California

“One of my favorite places to eat! The price is unbeatable. Their breakfast tacos are the best in the area, and the service is tasty and awesome. The place was packed to the teeth and we were done in 30 minutes. When i say we drying is fresh as d made from scratch, it is. The salsa ate amazing.“

4.6 Superb200 Reviews
Ricos Nopalitos Mexican • $
2806 Southmore Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Martes Flautas de Res
Chilaquiles E Rojos
Tacos 3 Ingredientes
Ord Queso Fresco
Huevos Rancheros
Beef Fajitas
Papa Chorizo
Fajita Tacos
Nopalitos

“Me encantan las tortillas de harina, están riquisidimas. Vayan a probarlas. Y la atención es muy buena.“

4.2 Good42 Reviews
El Rinconsito Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $$
2502 Southmore Ave, Pasadena

“🥰We eat here once or twice weekly. The owner is extremely nice, and the food is very good. The prices are reasonable, and the portions are great. I usually have leftovers.“

5 Superb9 Reviews
Picachos Grill House {Pasadena} Mexican • $
3407 Genoa Red Bluff Rd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada

“Exelente Calidad y servicio“

5 Superb8 Reviews
Taqueria Rodriguez #2 Mexican • $
2402 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

“Tried the taco truck down the street from my usual eating out of this place and my god do I regret it, I've been coming to this place for well over a year or 2 and I have to say never again will I go anywhere else, this place is the best, best birria tacos, best quesadillas everything“

4.5 Superb13 Reviews
Los Toritos Mexican • $
3926 Country Rd suite B, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Spicy Chicken Tamale
Potato and Egg Taco
Super Nachos Plate
Potato and Eggs
Carne Guisada
Spicy Brisket
Tamales Plate
Chilaquiles
Pork Tamale
Spicy Pork

“Hidden gem! Homemade flour and corn tortillas and they are big! Taste on food is authentic and outstanding. My coworker recommended this place as she lives nearby has eaten there.
Downfall, it was a little hot in the section we sat in towards the back.
Highly recommend.“

4 Good106 Reviews
Lolita's Taqueria Mexican • $
602 Main St, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Tortas

“The absolute best, I usually don't do food reviews but I LOVE the tortillas here and they usually have fruit on hand! The egg and green salsa is my go to and I usually try something new depending what's in available never disappoints.“

4.5 Superb11 Reviews
Taqueria Alazan Poblano Mexican • $
2133 Southmore Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Carne Asada \u0026 Fajita
Hamburguesa Mexicana
Birria Quesadillas
Huevos Divorciados
Quesadilla Plate
Chile Con Queso
Charro Beans
Tampiqueña
Camarones
Gorditas

“Best Mexican Restaurant in Pasadena, Texas, great food and great staff.“

4 Good95 Reviews
Tacos del mero Norte Mexican • $
2013 Shaver St, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Quesadilla Grande Large Quesadilla
Tacos Especiales Special Tacos
Piratas Grandes Large Piratas
Tacos Especiales
Fresas Con Crema
Quesadillas
Burrito
Pastor
Bistek

“Recently tried the fajita steak and trompo street tacos at Tacos de Mero Norte in Pasadena, TX – both were fantastic! Generous portions, and the inclusion of charro beans on the side was a nice touch. Don't miss out on their refreshing natural Jamaica water. A delightful experience overall!“

4.1 Good35 Reviews
El Oasis Mexican • $
2324 Southmore Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Chips and Salsa Roja
Gordita De Tripas

“11/05 23 me gusta la comida pero el servicio en la tarde pésimo,la cajera no tiene modales..“

4.1 Good34 Reviews
Bullritos Mexican • $
4802 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Select - Full-Size or Mini Burrito
Select - Burrito Bowl or Tacos
Burrito Bowl Salad
Grilled Chicken
Chile Con Queso
Cilantro Ranch
Pulled Pork
Guacamole
Fajitas
Bullrito

“Keep making food like my family got tonight and I guarantee you won't be in business for long. Beef tasted old like several days old..“

4 Good78 Reviews
Las Brasas Taqueria Mexican • $
6158 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

“The best Tex-Mex I've had in my life!😁“

4.3 Superb13 Reviews
Tortilleria La Imperio Mexican • $
2015 Richey St, Pasadena
4.2 Good17 Reviews
Taco texas taqueria Mexican • $
6402 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Torta De Milanesa
Quesadilla Grande
Papas Con Queso
Tacos Al Pastor
Campechana
Fajita

“Trompo tacos are sooooo good“

4 Good59 Reviews
Taqueria Puro Jalisco Mexican • $
1629 S Richey St, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Fajita in Homemade Corn Tortillas
Frijoles Charros Y Hamburguesa Con Papas
Torta de Bistec Con Papas Fritas
Filete De Pescado Empanizado
Super Burrito California
Parrillada Mixta for One
Guacamole Pico De Gallo
Beef Fajita Parrillada
Jalisco Quesadilla
Nachos Supreme

“The food here is pretty good, some dishes get somewhat close to authentic Mexican food. They also offer Tex-Mex varieties that are also delicious. Although I used to come here quite often when I used to live in the area, I took a step back from coming here due to some inconsistencies with the prices. Sometimes the prices in the manu were not updated so you might end up paying a little more than expected. The service is usually decent thought they weren't as transparent with pricing as I would like them to be.“

4 Good54 Reviews
Ostioneria y Taqueria Estrella Jalisco Mexican • $
1920 S Richey St, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Oy Rico Pollo Ensalsa Verde Y Rajas Con Queso Fresco
Branchotas De Camaron
Parrilladas Mistas
Huevos Rancheros
Chips and Salsa
Chicken Fajitas
Deluxe Burrito

“It's the first time my family and I eat at this place.A pleasant experience, very happy atmosphereExceptional service, woooao food, very rich seasoning! I congratulate whoever cooked, he took me to my Pueblito.The entire restaurant is decorated very beautifully, very colorful, it has a very nice vibe.I will continue coming to eat.I never see my daughter get excited about food like she does today ? I enjoy her Cuban cake! And I have the barbecue...delicious!?

Kid-friendliness: If you see a family atmosphere“

4 Good41 Reviews
Los Monteros Mexican • $
900 Sunset Dr, Pasadena

“We visit this restaurant a lot even though is 35 miles from our house, food is delicious, pancakes, enchiladas, chile reyenos, chilaquiles, flower tortillas. I can go on on food is just amazing. Been going there for over 10 years one of our favorites for Mexican restaurants.“

4.1 Good18 Reviews
Taqueria Monterrey Mexican • $
903 Burke Rd, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Hamburguesas Mexicanas

“This place is not Tex-Mex; it is authentic Mexican food at a very reasonable price. When you walk in, you might have a good chance of being the only non-native Spanish speaker. I have had friends feel out of place, but I have never had anything but good experiences in the 50+ times I have visited. The asada tacos, or torta asada are fantastic.“

5 Superb3 Reviews
Taco Town Mexican • $
1324 Harris Ave, Pasadena

“Please update your business days and hours 🙏 I need my Quesobirria tacos soon!“

5 Superb3 Reviews
Taquería Doña Mary Mexican •
1324 Harris Ave, Pasadena

“Supper delicioso y buen servicio !“

5 Superb3 Reviews
The Taco Bar Mexican •
544 Pasadena Blvd, Pasadena

“First time there and everything was delicious, but the best part of it all is the service. They really know how to make you feel welcome. I will definitely be coming back.“

5 Superb3 Reviews

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