I came here after seeing it ranked as the #1 fast-food spot in Pasadena on TikTok, and it definitely lived up to the hype. I ordered the shredded beef, bean, and cheese burrito, and it did not disappoint. It came with both a red and a green salsa, and I absolutely loved them. The red salsa had a unique, flavorful kick with just the right amount of spice, while the green salsa tasted incredibly fresh. The woman who took my order was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. She made sure I enjoyed my meal and genuinely wanted me to come back. She recommended trying the chile relleno next time and also let me know that their breakfast burritos are served all day--a huge bonus. Great food, excellent service, and definitely a place I'll be coming back to. read more

Burrito Express - Shredded beef burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

I passed by on a random chance and the person who worked there was so nice and pleasant, it made me want to become a patron. I've been here a few times this year and 3 of those this awesome person was there and the food was actually really good. The last 2 times, that individual was NOT there and the food was baaaaaad. If I would've tasted this the first time around I would've never went back. It seems like the original person was in charge of quality control or something and I hope they come back soon, but if not I'm grateful I was there when the food was good. read more

I have not eaten here since 2006. The place is still good, and my order was made fresh. I ordered a chicken burrito with rice and beans, and it was soft, flavorful, and hearty. Service was excellent as always and the place reminds me of being in Mexico. It's cute with a Hispanic cultural style of restaurants. Easy parking abs prices are economical read more

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Customer service goes a long way with me. The service was phenomenal for being a small shop. I ordered a shredded beef burrito, as that is what they're known for. The tortilla was very nice, had chewiness to it that I really liked. The shredded beef was flavorful and I loved the refried beans in it. As I was driving by, I noticed the historic look of the building which drew me in. I thought, if this place has been here this many decades, they gotta be good. I feel I made the right choice. I really enjoyed my burrito as we drove back to Sacramento from SoCal. I'll definitely stop by again during my nest drive dow read more

Burrito Express - Shredded beef burrito. So yummy! - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Got the beef chimichanga for about $8. Pretty good price these days. Inside was just meat and cheese. No rice and bean filler. A good amount of meat too. Came out quick and was tasty with some hot sauce poured in it. Will definitely come back read more

Burrito Express - Beef Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I've stopped by this place for the past few times I've been in Pasadena. The staff are so friendly and kind. I always get the taquitos when I'm here. This is a small establishment with limited seating and it's even more limited during inclement weather. I would happily continue to support this business as Pasadena continues to rebuild itself. read more

Burrito Express - Menu prices as of December 2025 - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Old school since 1978. I got the Crunchy Beef Taco, a Carne Asada Soft Taco and a Bean & Cheese Burrito. The Crunchy Beef Taco was tasty and flavorful, but the meat in the soft taco was a bit gristly. The Bean & Cheese Burrito could have had some more cheese (my Humble opinion) but it was also good. I've been here twice now and they have lots of regular customers. The lady that runs the lunch crowd is super friendly and helpful, I'm going again just to see her!! (and to get the JVC Burrito). Prices are reduced when you pay with cash. Burrito Express is A'OK. read more

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5 Star burrito spot in Pasadena! I tried a grilled shredded beef burrito with beans and cheese. Chefs kiss! If you've ever grilled a tamale then you need to have your burrito grilled, hands down. They have an excellent selection of burrito styles that reminds me of the wet burrito style. I'm looking forward to trying the spot on a regular basis with family and friends. It's a great idea to take it to go and enjoy at the local park. Quick tip, use cash to pay and receive a lower price. Although both cash and card are accepted. Staff is friendly and will make recommendations if you don't know what to try. I liked their salsa verde, just the right amount of heat. Their salsa roja is all about flavor with little to no heat. There are tables inside that remind me of a former taco stand I would go to with my grandparents. It definitely has a nostalgic feeling. read more

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Burrito Express is a Pasadena institution -- it even has its own dedicated wiki page lol We got the Ross Perot and Pasadena burrito Vic's special. Honestly it was just ok...we got mild and there wasn't much flavor. Also they didn't include any additional salsas so we ate plain chips. My biggest gripe was the salad..the lettuce was soggy and the tomato was half frozen. This restaurant donated money to the wildfires which is so amazing. I'd come back and try other things! read more

Burrito Express - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

I finally made it here! I saw them on instagram and have wanted to try there burritos. After my pedicure app, me and my daughter drove over to the Burrito Express. I ordered the asada burrito and my daughter the chorizo and egg breakfast burrito. The homemade refried beans are delicious! The asada was delicious. Chorizo and egg was tasty. Will definitely be coming back to try the shredded beef and bean burrito. Nice, warm and inviting staff(owner) read more

Came here on a whim since we drive by it weekly. It's a small cozy place with seating outside which is nice and it looked clean. Person taking our order wasn't friendly and did not greet us at all. Customer service definitely needs improvement. He gave the impression he couldn't care less if we were there or not. We ordered an asada and the Pasadena burrito. Both were disappointing as we bit into gristle. That was disgusting and completely ruined our appetite. Not to mention it had little meat and not balanced. What I mean is that the meat was not even spread in the burrito, it was mainly towards the end. Price was decent but when you can't finish it due to gristle is it really worth it. I know this place has been around for years but I am just being honest with my experience visiting there. I cannot recommend this place with so many other good Mexican options in Pasadena. Areas of opportunity to improve are better customer service, quality of meat and execution. read more

I was helped by Daya and she was amazing. Had to come on here and give them a five star review. I love businesses that still treat you with respect with a smile. I love the burritos. I love the names. I love the feeling tiny place, but filled with so much good stuff. Had to get the combination burrito because why overcomplicate things and it was divine! I'm gonna try the taquitos next cause I hear great things read more

Hi , Went again the other nite. Got the quesidilla w shredded beef. It was yum. But u do have to pay extra for onions and cilantro which i think is not ok. I get charging extra for sour cream and guac. But their guac is not good , its not real guacamole. Wish they used real guacamole. And i don't care for the mild red salsa , i like green salsa but its too spicey for me. :( but the burritos and quesidillas are good , just think onions and cilantro should be free ( like years ago ) read more

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Service was prompt and quick. I got the pasadena burrito and fries. It was good. The burrito was flavorful and the sauce was a good add on. The burritos ain't small here. read more

Burrito Express - Pasadena burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Staff were quite nice. When you check in on Yelp, you get a 15% discount on your entire meal. Nice! We decided on a chicken tostada and shredded beef burrito to go. Service was fast. There are 3 inside booths and several outdoor table and chairs. The food was mediocre unfortunately. Even with salsa in the meals they were lackluster. They are several other choices in the area so next time we'll go elsewhere. They have a very small parking lot and some street parking. read more

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I ordered a chicken burrito with beans and cheese. I received a burrito with too many beans. There were chicken vapors. The burrito was prepared quickly. This place was recommended earlier today. Starting to wonder if it was intentional. The 2 stars is because the chips were good read more

this. Is. the best place on EARTH, so fast and reminds Me of my deceased mexian grandmas food.

Pretty good bean & cheese burrito and decent value as prices have gone up everywhere. However, my favorite b&c burrito is Al &Bea's. Thinner tortilla and perfect ratio of tortilla, beans, cheese and green sauce. Service was great as everyone was very friendly and helpful. Very clean and nice outdoor seating area. read more

This place is delicious and a hidden gem. Small seating areas, both inside and outside. Good price point as well especially at Pasadena prices. The food's made really fast and the workers are nice. Recently had chimichangas for a home Deadpool 3 party. read more

Burrito Express - Chimichangas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Best combo shredded beef burrito ever. I use to live 6-7 blocks from this place and have yet to find another burrito as good. I have lived in OC for over 20-years now and Anytime I'm within 15-miles of this place I will end up going there, LOVE IT read more

Really liked the Ross Perot burrito. Reasonably priced. Looking forward to try the JVC burrito

Ive been craving a classic bean and cheese burrito from Burrito Express so I thought I'd leave a review in the meantime! Im notoriously known in my family to not eat beans, but when I tried this it was sooooooooo good that now Im more open to beans. I got the chicken bean and cheese burrito and its just a simple pleasure that satisfies. I support this business also because they donated to damages caused by the LA wildfires, the staff/owner here are great! Its a simple spot but with good food! Chill location, no drive thru, service is quick! Need to come back soon read more

Burrito Express - Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Food is good, what you'd expect from Mexican food. It has the staples and you can always count on the taste. Burritos are big. Its fast. Very little seating, it's more of a pick up and go. They have 2 parking spots, but there's also street parking. read more

I recently went in and ordered a breakfast burrito with asada. Naturally I expected to wait a bit for my burrito to be freshly made. But to my shock, less than 2 minutes after I ordered, my burrito was ready. It takes at least 5 minutes to cook eggs correctly and another 10-15 to cook meat. So why was my burrito ready in an unrealistically quick time? Seems fishy. So I go to take the first bite of the burrito and discover that the fillings are room temperature. ROOM TEMP. And the burrito's tortilla feels lukewarm, as if it all had been sitting out for a minute. The burrito was so unappetizing that I couldn't finish it and had to throw it out. Talk about a waste of food and money. It's sad because I used to love coming to this place as a kid! Now, it isn't the same anymore. The food quality has decreased and the customer service is questionable. Unfortunately this is one out of many problems I've had with their food recently so I won't be coming back here anytime soon. But I hope they eventually do better for their customers. read more

So we all know that I love love love Burrito Express. I've been going there for the same beef, bean, and cheese spicy burrito since the 80's. They are sooo consistent and the flavor of that burrito is exactly the same every time I have it. The best part about it is the deliciously seasoned machaca beef. Sooo yummy. But now it looks like they're trying a smash burger on a flour tortilla. The jury is out on that. While my 5 yr old grandson loved it, I was only mildly impressed. It had meat, pico de gallo, and I think cheese With 1000 island dressing. The flavor of the patty was good. But I'm not sure if this concept works. Glad I got my burrito though. It was AMAZING as always!! read more

Like their name, this will be an express review. Dropped by since I was close by and was met at the counter by the nicest lady ever. She helped me navigate their rather creative menu and we decided on the JVC burrito. I didn't know which one to get so I got one beef, one chicken, and one pork. Everything about them was delicious except, and this is a big except, the use of double tortillas. They state it clearly on the menu so I was expecting it but I figured they would make it work somehow. But alas it did not. It was a whole lot of tortilla to bite through and they're not particularly tasty at that. With some careful knife work I removed one tortilla from the burrito without compromising its integrity and it was sooo much better. Next time I'm going to make the request for one tortilla only and all will be good! read more

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Fast service . Friendly staff and with a nice area to sit and enjoy. Fantastic bean and cheese burritos. Get 2. One for later. If you're a bean and cheese type of person, don't sleep on on the B&C burrito w/ green sauce. read more

Burrito Express - Bean and cheese burrito with green sauce - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food is delicious! We got the JVC with chicken and a bacon breakfast burrito. Beans are so good! Lettuce is fresh! Bacon is perfect crisp for a burrito! The red salsa is smoky and spicy, the green salsa is tangy and spicy! As a salsa maker, I totally approve of the authentic flavors. Huge thank you to the lovely woman who attended us, she made us feel at home. Definitely a local favorite now read more

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I had not had anything from this establishment for literally YEARS! Simply because I remember the food being incredibly bland. I love supporting local small business. Also, I recently received a $15 promotional credit from a credit card that I could use towards the purchase of food. So, I thought I'd give them another try. Unfortunately, the food is even more bland than I remembered. I ordered two crispy beef tacos (which turned out to be shredded beef) and an order of beef taquitos. In both cases, the beef tasted like flavorless boil-in-bag meat that had no seasoning added. As for the the taco shells, Old El Paso boxed shells are better. The guacamole on the taquitos tasted like something out of a can or jar. I can't say that I was disappointed because my expectations were already low. The highlight was the side of spicy red sauce that I ordered. It was passable. Ice cold (right from the fridge), but passable. Also, the service was pleasant. 2 tacos, 1 order of taquitos and the red sauce hit me for just over $16 Fortunately, with the promotion, my actual out-of-pocket was just over a dollar. That's what's good about this experience. I absolutely HATE to say that I would not recommend this place. read more

Received take out from this place tonight, and it was actually not as good as I remembered it. I will take in to account that it was the end of the night and I got delivery. I got the Pasadena burrito which is supposed to mock a California burrito, so it had French fries and carne asada in it. The meat was pretty over done and didn't taste great. The sauce was meh, and I did get it wet which the sauce was covering the burrito. I only ate about the 1/4 of the burrito because I didn't want to waste the calories and eat any more of this burrito that wasn't great. Also got a quesadilla with shredded beef. The meat in that was good, tender, the quesadilla just needed more cheese. I think their breakfast burritos ate much better if I can recall from memory. read more

Burrito Express - The Pasadena Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

So delicious it's funny cause it had no flavor but the bacon was crunchy and I still really enjoyed it with the salsa that also had no flavor but I'm telling you was very good! Maybe I don't need all that salt to enjoy foood read more

My wet burrito barely had steak in it and flavor was mild..but the price was reasonable

Perfectly fine burritos. They are not crazy llong but they are squat and fat. We tried the JVC with chicken and the Ross Perot. I thought the JVC had a little more flavor than the Perot. Even with the three meats inside the Perot, it wasn't a flavor powerhouse. The "spicy" salsa really wasn't very spicy but it had a nice flavor. The chips were fresh and crunchy. The service was friendly and our meals were ready in a flash. Fair prices for what you get. read more

Burrito Express - The Ross Perot Burrito. Three kinds of meat. Fat guy and short like Ross. - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Always good service when I come here. I asked for a special order and they took care of me no questions asked. I like helping small businesses that are near me. The food is tasty too okay read more

Burrito Express - Counter where you order - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Burrito Express has had consistent flavors and dishes for the past 30 years. I usually get the JVC with meat, spicy, with olives, cilantro and onions. read more

I love this place so much, I could eat the carne asada all day and I love the staff. I would highly recommend. Enjoy! read more

Ahhh. This isn't right. How can mexican food be missing onion and cilantro?? The green paste thing that's supposed to be guac is just not doing it..It tastes really sour, and I know that's not what guac is supposed to taste like. read more

Burrito Express - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

I had a BRC and my husband had a asada burrito, both were very good! Loved the salsa. And the service was great. The women who helped us was genuinely kind and friendly. You can tell everyone who came in was a local. Everyone was so kind and you could feel the community vibe. I would definitely recommend! read more

I've been going to Burrito Express for years. It's small, family owned, located near Altadena. Clean. Delicious food. Generous portions: A burrito, chicken taco and 4 cheese enchiladas are enough for a week's worth of meals. I went after the Eaton fire and saw a sign the owners, Wil and Deya, posted outside: Free meals for first responders and anyone displaced by the fires. They will always have my business. read more

The JVC without meat with side salad, and the bean and cheese burrito were very fresh. Very cute restaurant and the staff are so nice.