9 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants in Pasadena

Jimmy Changas {Pasadena} Tex-Mex • $$
5144 Center St, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Guacamole with Tortilla Chips
Complimentary Chips and Dips
Pablo Burger and Fries
Chicken Fajita Salad
The Bad Daddy Chimi
Fajita Beef Nachos
Shrimp Taco Dinner
Tortilla Chips 1lb
Queso Blanco Dip
The Jimmy Changa

“Allie was very attentive. She was checking on us every 5 minutes. She was very sweet. The only problem I had is when we first got here there were plenty of tables outside and we told them we want to eat out there. The gentleman who seated us said he didn't think that was possible. I of course ask why. He said Quote I don't know .? all in all Allie made everything alright.“

4.6 Superb84 Reviews
The Ranchito Taqueria & Restaurant Tex-Mex • $
2823 Preston Ave, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Huevos a La Mexicana Con Frijoles Y Papas
Chips Salsa Roja & Salsa Verde
Carne Asada Con Nopales
Chorizo & Egg w Barbacoa
Una Libra De Barbacoa
Burrito California
Milanesa De Pollo
Quesadilla Plate
Chuleta de Puerco
Steak and Eggs

“Should you give a breakfast place 5 stars? Why yes you should... it it's the Ranchito in Pasadena. This place is pretty fantastic. We came on a late Saturday morning and the restaurant was hopping. We got the last parking space but only had to wait a few minutes in line for a table. Although the restaurant is extremely busy, (and loud) the turnaround is quick. We had B6 (chorizo and eggs with barbacoa) and B9 (bacon and eggs with marinated pork). Both were huge servings and both were delicious. The servers are friendly and don’t stop moving! We will be back (probably next weekend).“

4.5 Superb86 Reviews
Casa Ole' Mexican • $
7750 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Burrito Con Queso with Fajita
Child's Enchilada Plate
Chicken Quesadilla
Enchilada Dinner
Fajitas for Two
Stuffed Avocado
Casa Ole Dinner
Chips and Salsa
Chicken Fajitas
Beans and Rice

“I ate here twice for lunch last week. Our servers were attentive and the food was good. I would say the only complaint was the frijoles a la charra came out lukewarm so we sent it back to get a hot bowl. Otherwise we enjoyed our experiences.“

4.2 Good91 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
Ponderosa Enchiladas
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Lunch Quesadillas
Cheese Enchiladas
Chili Con Queso
Tacos Al Carbon
Chips and Queso

“Our family's visits to Johnny Tamales are always the highlights of our dining adventures, thanks largely to the exceptional service we receive from Roger. This Tex-Mex haven has become our go-to spot, not just for its delicious and authentic flavors but for the warmth and excellence that Roger consistently brings to our experience. He remembers our preferences, suggests the perfect dishes to delight our palates, and ensures every visit is seamless and special. The quality of the food, from the sizzling fajitas to the savory enchiladas, is consistently outstanding, but it's Roger's personal touch that truly sets Johnny Tamales apart. His dedication to customer satisfaction and his ability to make every family feel valued and cared for are remarkable. We're grateful to have found not just a restaurant with great food, but a place where we're treated like family. Thank you, Roger, for making every meal at Johnny Tamales an unforgettable experience. Your commitment to excellence is why we'll keep coming back.“

4.1 Good110 Reviews
Chili's Grill & Bar Tex-Mex • $
5548 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Bacon Avocado Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Chili's Secret Sauce Burger
Quesadilla Explosion Salad
Bottomless Tostada Chips
Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Bottomless Chips & Salsa
Chicken Enchilada Soup
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Molten Chocolate Cake

“Let me just start off with this, I like Chili's 3 for 11 deal.. there are not a lot of places you go to these days where you get an appetizer, entre and a drink for 11.00+/-, good price for the quantity of food items. We went at lunch time- the food tasted good, nothing was undercooked and/or burnt. The server was super attentive, polite and super fast. The only thing I didn't like were the bathrooms-super dark and the first table we were sitting in was sticky. Other than that it was pretty good.“

4 Good65 Reviews
Taqueria Puro Jalisco Mexican • $
1629 S Richey St, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Fajita in Homemade Corn Tortillas
Super Burrito California
Parrillada Mixta for One
Guacamole Pico De Gallo
Beef Fajita Parrillada
Nachos Supreme
Camarones
Chips

“Authentic Mexican food! The flavor of each dish in this restaurant is delicious!We had the beef fajitas with the charro beans that are out of this world! The tortillas are home made! We also had the Caldo the res and it was wonderful.The waitresses Aurora y Reina are very professional and pleasant!“

4.3 Superb25 Reviews

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Chuy's

Chuy's Tex-Mex • $
3525 East Sam Houston Pkwy S, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Chips and Salsa with Green Sauce
Deluxe Chicken Enchiladas
Taco & Enchilada Combo
Chuy's Famous Ritas
Tres Leches Cake
Chicken Flautas
Tacos Al Carbon
Rice and Beans
Steak Burrito
Quesadillas

“My recent lunch at Chuy's in Pasadena was a lively foray into Tex-Mex cuisine, shared with my sister. We indulged in their famed 'Chicka-Chicka Boom-Boom'—a dish that's as fun to say as it is to eat. The service was impeccable, with staff exuding warmth and attentiveness. The bill came as a slight shock at $40 pre-tip, hinting at the sting of inflation, yet it's a sign of the times rather than a reflection on Chuy's. While the prices have risen, so has the caliber of the experience.Wheelchair accessibility: New building“

3.9 Good69 Reviews
Casa Olé Mexican • $
4018 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fajitas for One
Fajita Chicken Salad
Chile Con Queso Pint
Spinach Enchiladas
Cheese Enchiladas
Enchilada Dinner
Casa Ole Dinner
Chile Con Queso
Chips and Dips
Mexican Donuts

“My husband and I enjoy coming to Casa because we get our weekly dinner date without tons of noise and overpriced food. Emily has been our server two times now, and she is our favorite! She’s so sweet and kind. She offers ways to adjust your order so that you’re getting the hang for your buck, and she’s always super attentive. 90% of the reason we sneak out and come here is because their servers have always been so great. We love the new addition of Emily at this location.“

3.8 Good61 Reviews
The Don'Key Mexican Food Tex-Mex • $
5010 Spencer Hwy, Pasadena

Customers` Favorites

Single Crispy or Soft Taco
Cheese Enchiladas
Donkey Enchiladas
Enchiladas Dinner
Fajitas for Two
Tacos Al Carbon
Chicken Fajitas
Chips and Salsa
Queso Flameados
Don'Key Balls

“I can't speak highly enough about The Don'Key. Those folks have been with me through the best of times, and the worst of times. I my ex-wife and I even went there on our wedding day, because we couldn't think of anything better to do with a limo. It was an epic experience. Some nice lady at the bar even bought us all a round of 'ritas because of how 'pasadena' it was for people to hit the Don'Key on their wedding day.The bar is fantastic. Christin is gone, now, but she was __the_best__ at keeping my glass full, and that's what is really important to me. Chris does a great job, as well.Taylor, though. Good grief, if you want to do work and not be distracted by other people at the bar who don't understand what you're doing, get a table with her. She's my favorite waitress ever. It's like being at the bar, but at a table by myself. It don't get no better than that, and I know a little bit about these things. I've searched the whole country looking for a place with a better mix of people, products, and prices than the Don'Key, and there just isn't one.I love the Don'Key, especially when Taylor is there.“

3.7 Good104 Reviews
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