Authentic Mexican food and Negra Modello on tap The albondigas soup with corn tortillas was tasty and filling. Deep flavor profile in the broth with savory meatballs Good solid service with convenient parking lot in the back of the restaurant Only complaint was that house salsa was mild - more piquant needed read more

Great Chilaquiles with carnitas and green enchiladas and very friendly service we had a great time. Thank you Chiquita Bonita! read more

Chiquita Bonita - Chilaquiles con carnitas and green enchiladas with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Been coming here since I was a kid, and it was on the other side of the street! Absolutely love all the dishes. The staff are amazingly friendly and always make sure your drinks are full. Always appreciate the atmosphere, the good vibes, and the delicious food. read more

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Great food and hard working friendly service, with reasonable prices. Can't ask for more. Always enjoy coming and look forward to coming back again. read more

Ordered for a small gathering. The owner was super kind, the food was delicious, and the place is clean and welcoming. Everyone loved the food, taquitos, rice, beans, guacamole, and salsa. Thank you for the great food and, more than anything, the excellent service. Definitely coming back for more. Thaaaaaank you! Now, time for seconds! :) read more

This is my go to ! Whenever I work from home or it's a cold day I swing by in the morning for some cozy pozole and have some cafe de olla . Owner is always amazing and gives the best service. Food comes out so fast. I love that they're open first thing. I love the portions! I just love this place so much. The friendliest and most delicious food read more

Chiquita Bonita - Pozole and cafe de olla - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Was excited to have stumbled across this place that has been on my go to list, but was a bit disappointed with quality and flavor. I appreciate the complementary chips and salsa, but the chips had an odd flavor. I tried the birria taco, which was dry and lacked toppings. The cheese quesadilla was also very mid. I will say the service was exceptional and my waiter took a good care of me read more

Had probably the best Birria tacos I've ever had, coming from San Antonio I was pleasantly surprised. The service was excellent and speedy. Atmosphere was great 10/10 would recommend to anyone and everyone! read more

The best of Colorado Blvd , pictured All chicken burrito and the fabulous Enchilada Los Adobes!! Check it out read more

Chiquita Bonita - Enchilada Los Adobes - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Delicious traditional Mexican food flavors. Quality service by an owner that cares about his business and a surprisingly quaint old mexico ambiance makes this a little gem of Pasadena I'm glad to finally discover! First, unless you know -East Pasadena, you'll never see this place. I've driven by hundreds of times never knowing. My coworker told me there's a great non "foo-foo" Mexican spot with great salsa we could go to. I agreed and we ended up here! I got the wet burrito and it was delicious. Well done (literally) carne asada with great flavors. The sauce was tasty. The chips fresh made and flavorful. Great salsas. Their crunchy tacos look delicious and of course taquitos were on point. I will be going again. Get it! read more

Chiquita Bonita - Sorry, only got the burrito. It was delicious. - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Very nice restaurant. Small but home-y. The staff were very friendly and had lots of recommendations for my first time. They didn't have customers waiting long either. Food was great and had amazing portion sizes for its value read more

Missing home? Every plate so far has tasted like being at my tias table enjoying good food and good company. Been back twice and the service is warm and friendly. The energy is very comfortable and easy. Will be back for more. read more

Chiquita Bonita - Chorizo con nopalitos-so tasty and feels like a home cooked meal - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Came here for breakfast while my car got serviced next door. What a hidden gem!! I got the Huevos Rancheros and it came out so fresh and tasty. This place is authentic Mexican for sure!!! read more

Chiquita Bonita - Salsa was good with a nice spice - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Solid authentic Mexican place in Pasadena. We had the pozole and the chilaquiles. The prices and the portions were on point! They also offer chips and salsa which were very tasty. We took our order to go on a busy weekend morning and had to wait a while and they offered an agua fresca for the wait. The pozole was enough for me to have leftover for another meal. I'll definitely be stopping by to try their other dishes. read more

Staff is extremely friendly with excellent service . My husband goes at least once a week. He always has to bring us their delicious albondigas read more

I have to be honest; this place far exceeded my expectations from the warm and welcoming service to the packed and flavorful burrito I ordered. Being the big foodie that I am I asked if they can add a chile relleno into my burrito and they were able to accommodate and delivered!! My girlfriend ordered the pozole and just off the prominent color and smell I could tell we were in the right place. read more

Chiquita Bonita - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great breakfast and awesome service. Food like the best of the abuelas out there would make.

Found this spot on Yelp and it was all good! The food, service, prices. I prefer the small Mom & Pop shops exactly for these reasons, they care about their customers. Will definitely be back to try the other stuff! New Spot discovered. read more

Chiquita Bonita - Menudo. - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We go everyday if possible! This is the best Mexican authentic food you will find in Pasadena! The portions are big so you have enough for breakfast and lunch or dinner. They're very polite restaurant is clean. Prices are great if there's something on the menu you want to change to your liking they work with you! It's a little restaurant a hole in the wall but I guarantee you it's going to be the best Mexican food you ever ate if you know what real Mexican food is! read more

I wanted to take the time to thank Octavio and Chiquita Bonita for providing a great delivery experience and delicious food. Also very grateful for Nadine's help when food was delivered. Everyone in my department absolutely loved what was catered. I highly recommend Chiquita Bonita! Sorry I couldn't add pictures, food was gone before I realized haha read more

Chiquita Bonita is a true hidden gem! If you're looking for real, authentic Mexican food with heart, look no further than Chiquita Bonita. I came in for breakfast and ordered the chilaquiles and WOW. Hands down, the best I've ever had. Perfectly crispy yet soaked just right in that rich red sauce, mixed with eggs and cheese. Every bite was packed with flavor and comfort like something straight from an abuela's kitchen. What makes this place even more special is that it's family-owned and operated for 42 years, and you can truly feel that love in both the food and the atmosphere. The owner, Tavo, was incredibly warm and welcoming he made me feel like a longtime regular even though it was my first time. His passion and pride in the restaurant really shines through. Chiquita Bonita is the kind of place that reminds you why supporting small, family-run businesses is so important. Amazing food, kind people, and a cozy, homey vibe. I'll definitely be back (probably for more chilaquiles!). read more

Chiquita Bonita - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Super delicious. Generous portions. Great and Friendly service. Good price. What else can I say? There are many good Mexican restaurants in Pasadena, and we tried many of them, but this one, Chiquita Bonita, is now my wife's and mine favorite Mexican restaurant in Pasadena. Cyclones!!! read more

Chiquita Bonita - Shrimp Burrito. Simply awesome. A huge burrito, really tasty. This is the second week we went there, our favorite Mexican place in Pasadena. - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great Chile Rellenos!! Eat em there or take them home.!!! Comes with sauce. I always order it with rice and beans!!!

Service was fine, location tiny tiny. It was my aunt who chose this restaurant. Parking is some street, but best to park in back. If you have a wheel chair, this is not a good place at all. Hard to get in, and out. Restroom was a no go at all for wheelchair access. Now the food, meat was chewy, nothing had flavor except for oil. It is a typical Mexican restaurant look, same art and lighting at any small Mexican restaurant, and the service was great. It's just not worth it for me. Maybe it was just an off day and our group was to big. But yeah if you have a wheelchair, you will definitely have issues. read more

This place is a gem in Pasadena. I came here on a Saturday afternoon and had an amazing time. The service was great with plentiful refills of chips and salsa, the friendly staff and the delicious food. We also accompanied our meals with beers...they were so cold and refreshing in the midst of another heat wave in Pasadena. If you come here, your belly will leave very full. read more

Chiquita Bonita - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I think one of the best Mexican joints in Pasadena. Super friendly owners and staffs. They dish up some good Mexican and great chips and salsa. Family run business so sometimes they close early (because they can!) we like this place for breakfast with its Huevos rancheros and for lunch. Cerveza too. You always see the cops and fire peeps here or taking out that just says it's good! Some seafood mostly shrimp but their carne asada and carnitas are good! read more

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The food was great! The service was even better! Thank you to the waiter who was serving us. ( I didn't catch his name) will be back soon!! read more

Came in today (Father's Day) and the place was busy. The food was great! I got the enchiladas with rice and beans and cleaned my plate. Only downside was the rude guy (manager or owner) at the front. He was annoyed and had attitude for no reason towards me. He could have been overwhelmed because of how busy it was but never nice to show your stress to your paying customers. Besides that I do recommend this restaurant and will be back again. I hope this time I get treated more like a customer. read more

Although the food is quite decent, service however is one of the worst. We asked to switch tables 3-4 times as the booth next to us opened up. The servers were dismissive. The food came we asked again, they said since the foods out why not just eat where youre at. After few beers and food they deliberately brought the check wo even us asking for it. I have never had server who just leaves the bill wo being asked to. It was quite rude imo and i would never go back nor recommend this joint. read more

The food is very good and comes in very big portions! Service was great as well - we had a kind lady serve us and was super attentive :)

We looked up Mexican and hopped in the car and followed Google Maps across the street from our hotel. LOL. Excellent. All three of us ended up ordering enchiladas and we were satisfied and happy. The chips are good. Salsa not too spicy. The decor is fantastic. Nice people. Really worth the drive. ;-) read more

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Came in on a Sunday afternoon, and this appetizer sampler was great, compared to a lot of the other appetizer samplers Mexican restaurants offer this one is delicious, and great value for the price. The lady waitress was kind and on it. Restaurant is small and if you don't know about it you'll pass right by the parking lot. My parents like coming here after church and it's still as good as when I came with them. Restaurant is bright and colorful. read more

Chiquita Bonita - Appetizer combo - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

This place is really nice and has great mexican food! The waiters usually dont speak english but they understand whats on the menu. They give you nachos with salsa before the food. The seats are decorated and are really pretty. They have a tv inside and they also have alcoholic options. They are usually crowded on sunday and saturday nighs or just any night in general. They do have real mexican food though. read more

I've lived in pasedena for over 10 years and this is my favorite mexican place in the city. The food. The food almost always comes out quickly even during times where its busy. Its very well seasoned and is very authentic The service Service is good, nothing to special, staff is nice, pretty lively. it is slightly pricey but for the service, and quality its worth it I would for sure recommend read more

We stopped in town on our way back to LV and were looking for a local spot close to our hotel for dinner. I'm so glad we decided to stop in here. Great food, big portions, and such welcoming and friendly staff. read more

Chiquita Bonita - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Excellent, the food taste is exceptional. The restaurant signage is missing so it is a little difficult to find, glad I did find it.

Food was delicious! Service outstanding. Pick up order on time! Called in for "special order" turns out it's on the menu lol chicken ranchera I believe he called it. My 98 year old dear friend wanted something, like what we call Guisado. It was perfect! Hit the spot! Thank you read more

Yum! King combo burrito with carnitas was huge and delicious. I could only finish about half of it. Generous portions of sour cream and guacamole were included as well as cridpy fresh tortilla chips. Service was fast and friendly for my to-go order. read more

Chiquita Bonita - King Combo burrrito with carnitas. The photo doesn't do it justice. - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was in Pasadena this morning and was craving a Mexican breakfast. I searched for restaurants in the area and I found Chiquita Bonita and a picture of Nopales and Huevos on their site looked so good I decided to go there. I was very happy with my choice. The Nopales and Huevos plate was delicious and the Jamaica drink was thirst quenching. The tortillas were fresh and handmade and the salsa on the side was spicy just the way I like it. The service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Pass by this place all the time. A little hard to miss until you glance up to see a colorful sign. Service was great! A couple different people came to check on us. Chips and salsa were included. Salsa was a little watery but had a good kick at the end. BF ordered the huevos con chorizo and I ordered the 2 taquitos and enchilada plate. The rice and beans were flavorful! I ordered a horchata, but that was watered down. Not sure if it was mixed properly prior to serving. AC was either not working or too weak for the 100+ heat. Overall, a great little place that we'll come back to try other things. read more

Chiquita Bonita - Beef taquitos and chicken enchilada plate - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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