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    4.1 (1.1k reviews)
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    Christy C.

    Ordered Doordash since they're having a promo - 40% off $20 orders! Loved how my order came with complimentary fresh chips and salsa. The chips were so crispy and fresh and the salsa wasn't too spicy! Got the Sampler Plate ($22.95) and it came with 4 mini sopes rancheros, 4 mini quesadillas queso, epazote, 2 crispy taquitos (potato and chicken). The mini sopes rancheros were so cute and had a bean filling. It was a little dry but the bean filling was pretty good and not too salty. The mini quesadillas and taquitos were a bit overly fried and dry but it was not too bad. The guacamole was my favorite. It was freshly made and packed with flavor! It would have been better if the container was a bit bigger but not a big deal. The Guava Flan ($10.95) was tasty and creamy. It wasn't as soft as I was expecting but I liked how it wasn't overly sweet. It was nice they separated the whip cream from the flan since I'm not I'm not a fan of whip cream. Overall, I thought the food was ok but but seems slightly pricey if I had to pay full price

    Back parking lot entrance.
    Mike W.

    Stopped in for a drink and quick bite before catching a show at the Pasadena Playhouse which is right down the alley. Friendly and helpful bar staff. I tried their Classic Old Fashioned ($24) which was served over an Anayas' stamped cube of ice. My wife had a Lalo Cadillac Margarita ($24). Both cocktails were well made and very tasty. We also tried an order of the Queso Fundido con Chorizo ($16.70) served with a choice of tortillas. Again, it was very tasty. Overall, it was another good experience. I'm sure we'll stop by again.

    Weekly specials
    Brian H.

    If you're looking for an authentic Mexican brunch in Pasadena's playhouse district, Anaya's Restaurant is worth checking out. I've only been for their Sunday brunch, that runs from 10am- 3pm, and it's one of the better buffets around. Adults pay $30 and children pay $15 which is great for the variety and quality. The buffet is packed with food! They've got a great mix of appetizers like bbq ribs & fried shrimp,plus a wide range of authentic Mexican favorites: fajitas, carnitas pibil, menudo, pozole, ceviche, and all the sides like rice and beans. They offer a made to order service as well for omelettes, waffles, pancakes, and chilaquiles. Buffet items are rotated regularly. Non alcoholic drinks are included in the buffet. They have a great selection of freshly made aguas frescas too. You can do bottomless mimosas for $22 extra or order al a carte cocktails. The best part is their dessert bar with flan, tres leches, churros, arroz con leche, pan dulce, fresh fruit and a chocolate fountain. The space itself is beautiful, with a mix of modern Mexican artwork and traditional Talavera decor that gives it a modern, upscale feel. The staff is attentive, and I appreciated that the manager actively walks around checking in on guests. This is a great spot for a quality Mexican brunch buffet with tons of options. Well worth the price!

    Richard H.

    Went for a birthday and thought it was one of those expensive Mexican food for no reason! There was a reason... it was delicious Sunday brunch buffet was it Margarita pitcher was niceeee and yummy Buffet had tacos to ceviche and menudo The beef was tendor and flavorful Oh even has freshly made waffles or pancakes Kids had chicken tenders Options for everyone Dessert the flan yummers

    Gertrude W.

    It was my first time today! We went during lunch so it was semi busy. Jorge was our waiter and he was super happy and funny and made us feel welcomed. I ordered a chicken enchilada from the lunch special menu and it was delicious! A little bit of a big portion so I was able to save the other half for a later meal. Had to get the churros for dessert! I will say they were small and came on a plate of 6! As you can see here, they were completely devoured. Prices were not bad and it was clean and I heard it gets packed on the weekends!

    Chicken flautas
    Maria N.

    Met the girls here for dinner and drinks on a Saturday night. This is definitely a family friendly restaurant. The place was crowded but the wait time was minimal. We were sat in a booth and offered drinks right away which we loved. The drinks were yummy and very pretty. As for the food, it was good. Basic Mexican with nothing that really stood out. I got the chicken flautas. Not too crispy, which was a little sad. The beans and rice were good. What helped this place out was the outstanding service!

    Friday, 10/17/25. IG: @jasfoodchronicles
    Jasmine A.

    Stopped by on Friday, 10/17/25 for the first time! Boyfriend and I ordered from the Happy Hour Menu (Monday - Friday from 3pm-6pm): - 4 carne asada tacos = $15 - 1 6-piece jumbo wings = $10 - 1 margarita de la casa = $9 - 1 16oz draft beer = $10 SUB TOTAL = $44 TAX = $4.62 OVERALL TOTAL = $48.62 The prices were great and affordable. I will say that the overall menu prices that are not part of the Happy Hour menu seems to be way over priced. We watched the Dodgers game and there wasn't a lot of people at the time.

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    Christian G.

    Took my girlfriend here for a romantic date night. The ambiance inside the restaurant is so dim and beautiful. They had live music playing and the decor makes this restaurant so special. My burrito was really good and drowned in the amazing sauce and covered with melted cheese. Their drink options come in tiki cups that are also a very nice touch. We came on a busy night so the parking was a bit difficult to find. Parking down the street and just had to cross the intersection to get to the restaurant. Overall a great experience and will come back.

    Cindy S.

    I generally prefer supporting non-chain restaurants, but Anaya's unfortunately fell short of expectations. The space is large and well-decorated, yet surprisingly quiet; even during Friday happy hour, seating was plentiful. While the drinks were decent for the price, the food definitely needs some refinement. I've often wondered why this spot wasn't more crowded when passing by--after finally stopping in, my curiosity is satisfied, but I don't think I'll be back.

    Anaya's Fajitas is what I ordered
    Linh Y.

    I have dined at Anaya's Mexican Restaurant in Pasadena Playhouse district once before for a birthday celebration. I loved it so much that I recommended it to my work colleagues for a team lunch recently. We came here on a Wednesday afternoon. Prior to arrival, I easily made reservations for a party of 8 via online. I got a few reminders before our arrival which was great. Please note for a party of 10 or more, you'll have to call them to make reservations. Good ample inside space with solid dark wood tables, chairs, bar stool, and bench seating. Limited outside seating available. Interesting industrial-chic inspired decor. They also have a full bar area. They weren't super busy for lunch maybe 3 big parties of 8 or more with a few smaller parties of 3 or less. Unfortunately, they had only one lady server and one gentleman barista who also helped with table service. This didn't make sense to me. They should have at least 2 full-time servers. Anyway, despite of the slow service due to the very limited staff, the staff members were friendly and did the best they could. We got complimentary chips and green salsa... just one note, there was not enough of green sauce for the amount of chips given. As for drink, water for everyone. As for food, I ordered the Anaya's Fajitas with shrimp. You can get it with steak, shrimp, chicken, or a mix of all 3 at different prices. I was expecting it to come out on a sizzling platter instead it was just on a regular plate. Slightly disappointed. It had about 7 good size shrimps along with sauteed garlic, bell peppers, onions, tomato, and white wine served with rice, beans plus 2 tortillas. Flavors were just okay nothing exceptional. Btw, I needed at least 3-4 tortillas. And what happened to the guac, sour cream, and pico de gallo? For $27.95, it needed more bells and whistle (just an analogy). Probably will not get again. We also got two guacamole appetizers that came with lime juice, jalapenos, white onions, and cilantro. All was mixed right in front of us. I was so bummed that it didn't have any taste to it. It was the blandest guac I have ever eaten. I felt like we were eating plain avocado. Just not enough salt and lime juice. Our entire table had the same feedback. Very disappointed. We also got 2 orders of churros served with caramel and whipped cream. Since we had to return back to work, we asked them to pack them to-go. We had already finished eating. It took them literally another 15+ minutes to have it out to us. We extended our visit longer than we should have... not by choice of course. Btw, churros were very good. At the end of our meal, I was not a very happy camper especially when it was a restaurant that I recommended. The slow service, the long wait on food, the bland guac, and the non-sizzling fajitas platter + lack of condiments was NOT the dining experience I was hoping to have with my team. I'm only giving it 3 stars because of the hardworking staff on the floor. Thank you for all that you do. I can't say I will recommend Anaya's again in the future which is unfortunate. Good luck Anaya's!

    June 2025 -/ beef Flautas
    Tiffany A.

    ANAYA's MEXICAN - REVIEW FOR JUNE 2025 Staying at the nearby AC Hotel, I was looking for a quick mexican restaurant nearby. Surprisingly, this restaurant is larger than expected and something i was looking for in Pasadena. *Food - Order = Beef flautas with beans and rice = 25$ with tax and tip - I would order again! A little pricey but substancial amount and considering location. It was packaged well, although make sure to ask for cutlery if you're staying at the hotel *Different than most mexican spots in Pasadena - - Aside from El Portugal nearby which is great for outdoor seating and the food isn't out of this world-- there isn't many big family seating mexican restaurants in pasadena; There are many hole in the walls along with taco trucks but not too many like Anaya's. *Other - outdoor seating right on colorado + large indoor seating - happy hour specials - parking? = since i walked.. can't comment and seems like it may be street parking on colorado only which may be hard I'll definitely check this place out for dine in! Heard the margaritas were worth trying pre a coworker! Shout out to Joanna for being extra kind on the phone and staff seems very friendly.

    Jason Y.

    Love this place. Fell in love with the Diablo pasta. Creamy and spicy with shrimp or chicken. Great drinks. Had almost all of them.

    Molcajete de carne, with shrimp addon.  SO GOOD!
    Truman W.

    Great service and food on Cinco de Mayo. Friend and I shared a hearty Oaxacan stew of Molcajete de carne (with shrimp add-on) The steak, chicken and spicy sausage all cooked perfectly. I thought the Molcajete I had in Santa Barbara (Los Agaves) was good, but Anayas' high-end version takes it up another level. We assembled the ingredients into various tacos (beef, shrimp, surf and turf, etc.) it was so fun to eat! Btw they make their tortillas fresh so new orders take a while to come out. We poured the leftover broth, rich in umami flavor, over the rice and it tasted A-mazing! $70 total damage but would definitely do it again. Happy Cinco de Mayo!

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    Upscale, delicious Mexican food served by an efficient and friendly staff. I have tried many dishes and have been happy with them all.

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    Hello, is there a happy hour menu?

    Hi Melissa, sorry for the late response but yes we do have a happy hour menu i will tell one of my stuff to post a picture with the menu and the hours thanks

    Is there another way of contacting you to set up a reservation? I have reached out to the contact number available but it keeps stating that the voicemail is full

    Hi Lisa thank you for contacting ANAYAS you can call at 626-460-8893 this is our direct line, and you can doit through YELP. Thanks, and have a wonderful Day.

    Do you have music? Live mariachi? Dancing?

    What is your corkage fee?

    We charge $25.00 per bottle

    Do they have home-made tortillas?

    Yea Sir

    How is parking?

    Small lot right behind restaurant. Paid Public parking a little further away. Also street parking out front but limited spots...

    Do they serve complimentary chips & salsa?

    They do. Is there any Mexican place that doesn't?

    Does the restaurant still offer taco Tuesday 30% off?

    Hell yes we do! All day at the bar and until 5pm in our main room.

    Do you offer bottomless mimosas for Sunday brunch?

    We offer a complimentary Mimosa and have sparkling wines!

    What vegan options are there?

    Many, many, many. Check the menu online. I'm not Vegan. Just happened to notice it because so many are.

    What is the average cost?

    My meal was $18.50. I thought the portion was perfect. Food was hot and fresh. Average cost for a meal, I'd say you'll pay between $15-$20 for a normal meal. Seafood and steak would probably be more.

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    0.7 mi
    $$

    Pasadena is one of my all-time favorite cities and they have some great restaurants. We hadn't been…read morein this side of town in a while, so I asked my son to find us a new spot to try today. We ended up at Magnolia House for a late lunch/early dinner. They also serve breakfast/brunch only on weekends. Walked in around 4:30pm and we were greeted by Brian, one of the managers. Brian was the standout star of the whole experience! His energy was exceptional and he is such a great conversationalist. He checked on us several times throughout our meal and made sure we were doing well. He on his own was HANDS DOWN a five star human being. At first, he wanted to seat us in the back corner but I told him the table was too small and he accommodated us with a bigger table. Our server Kiana came up to the table with a pleasant smile and greeting to take our drink orders. I got a glass of cranberry juice along with some water. My son got the American Dream cocktail along with some water. We skipped on dessert. From 4-6pm, they have a happy hour menu with some of their cocktails and shareable plates. The portions are just a bit smaller and the prices are a little lower. It's a good way to sample different items. I think we got a good variety of food to enjoy. To start, we got the Little Gem Salad. It was such a unique combination of flavors and SUPER delicate/light. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The next starter was the Zucchini and Feta Fritters, which was good but not the best out of everything else we ordered. The zucchini was a bit mushy but the batter it was fried in was crispy. Another starter we shared were the Moroccan Spiced Chicken Wings. These wings are gigantic and very flavorful. They definitely pack some heat, so be careful. I don't think the A/C was NOT working to begin with, so the place was already hot. The wings made us sweat even more. For entrées, we got the burger and the pork belly. Brian said they are known for their burger and after taking the first bite, it's clear as to why. It was absolutely PERFRCTION. So delicious! The bun, the meat, the cheese, the onions, and the crispy bacon...all of it mixed together into the perfect burger. I had wanted to add some mushrooms and avocado to it, but Kiana said they were unable to do it. I also asked for lettuce and she said that would be an extra charge. What extra charge for lettuce? We still got charged for avocado when the bill came, but they took it off once we mentioned it. The pork belly was also very tender, flavorful, and crispy. It's just hard to compete with the burger! We also got an order of the Belgian Fries to share and we were both pleasantly surprised at how good they were. The fries are salty and cut pretty thick. The sauce that came on the side was so yummy. We asked for a small extra cup to-go. All in all, the food was great and we liked everything. The vibe of the restaurant wasn't really all that for me. Brian genuinely made up for anything that was lacking in the atmosphere. He is such a wonderful asset to the restaurant and their company. The restaurant itself has been here for about 15 years now and it used to be a very old house. You can tell when you look around. They did a good job with the renovations, but you can see the different areas/rooms. I think they tried to keep the casual comfort of a home, while making it a slightly elevated experience. It was very clean everywhere, especially the bathrooms. They have one gender neutral bathroom, one for men, and one for women. No private parking, so you'll have to park on the street and put money in the kiosk. They also had an outdoor seating. Pretty BIG, only took picture of one side. They also have 2 small TVs. In the bar area and inside their cute lounge. I normally like to try new places, especially when I'm in Pasadena, so I'm not sure if I'll come back here. Maybe if Brian is working, it would definitely be worth stopping by again! Thank you all..

    Magnolia House was the place to go 10-12 years ago. But the last 3 times I've been here recently,…read moreit just really doesn't have the charm or class it used to have. Service is really really slow. You may see 5 or 6 waiters on staff...but they aren't stopping at tables to check up on guests. Alot of them are just hanging around the bar or front desk chitchatting with friends. The food quality dropped tremendously. It tastes like bland bar food now. $19 for 2 meatballs laying in tomato paste....and they were not even room temperature. Felt like they had these already prepared and sitting somewhere, just waiting for the next guest to order them. Got a mojito that may have been mistaken for a "virgin" drink....cause no one at our table could taste any alcohol in it. They all said it was watered down mint with ice. I wish this place would go back 10 years and make it like "the spot you want to go to"....versus the spot you now avoid.

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    Now Serving Coffee Monday - Friday at 7:30am
    Now Serving Coffee Monday - Friday at 7:30am
    Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 - 6:30PM. Enjoy $5 wine & local draft beers, $6 well drinks & $6 House Sangria, and more
    Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 - 6:30PM. Enjoy $5 wine & local draft beers, $6 well drinks & $6 House Sangria, and more
    Private Lounge Area - For event inquiries, send an email to: events@themaghouse.com

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    Private Lounge Area - For event inquiries, send an email to: events@themaghouse.com
    The 1894

    The 1894

    4.5
    (74 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Tucked inside Vromans you'll find 1894, a small bar serving wine, flights, selection of cocktails…read moreand nibblers. We enjoyed beer, wine and a charcuterie (from Agnes Cheesery). The service was top notch attentive, friendly, and courteous. A relaxing and chill environment surrounded by books.

    If you love books, wine, and that cozy intellectual vibe, 1894 is an absolute must-visit in…read morePasadena. This bar is tucked inside Vroman's Bookstore (already one of the most charming and iconic bookstores in the area) so the entire experience feels like stepping into a warm, literary universe. You can browse for a new book, take in the bookstore's atmosphere, and then walk straight into the bar. Honestly, it's the perfect outing. What makes 1894 truly special is how intentionally it celebrates literature. Everything in the bar pays homage to the bookstore. The drink menu is full of clever, book-inspired names. You'll find cocktails like Pride and PearJudice Pride, Fifty Shades of Earl Grey, and other fun literary twists. Every drink feels like a little wink to readers, writers, and book lovers, and it adds such a unique charm to the experience. The vibe is super quaint and warm, dim lighting, and a creative atmosphere that makes you want to stay for hours. The wine is on the pricier side ($19-$21 per glass), but the quality delivers. Customer service was excellent. One of the bartenders spent time chatting with us. He pointed out a chalk artwork behind the bar a dramatic portrait he drew himself featuring expressive, literary-style faces, like Edgar Allan Poe, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, etc. It fits perfectly with the creative, bookish aesthetic of the bar. If you're into books, wine, and unique experiences, 1894 is a spot you absolutely can't miss. Perfect for a date, a solo unwind-with-a-book moment, or a fun night with friends who appreciate a good story and a great drink.

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    French Pilsner and truffle popcorn
    French Pilsner and truffle popcorn
    2 drinks trying to get "picked up"  Floral Spritz & Pride & Pearjudice
    2 drinks trying to get "picked up" Floral Spritz & Pride & Pearjudice
    The Warm Brie & Baguette with honey - absolutely fantastic!!

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    The Warm Brie & Baguette with honey - absolutely fantastic!!

    Anayas - mexican - Updated August 2026

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