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Always have the best time here! The crew is super sweet and hospitable; and the food is so…read moredelicious.

This place has become one of my absolute favorites! I used to feel a little nervous ordering from…read moretaco trucks because I wasn't always familiar with the menu or exactly how to order. But everyone here is so friendly, welcoming, and helpful that they made me feel completely comfortable from the very first time. I like the atmosphere and the vibe of its regulars. I especially love how clear and easy to understand their menu is. The first time I ordered, I was actually so pleased with myself for putting my own order together! We tried the tacos and nachos and shared everything, and it was all amazing. That was also when I discovered the cabeza, which I absolutely loved. I think I first started coming here around mid-2025, and since then it has become my go-to place whenever I'm craving tacos and nachos. Great food, great service, and genuinely nice people. I keep coming back for a reason!

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08/118/2026 This…read moretaco stand is a fantastic family run business and they truly keep it authentic. Stopped by El Jaracho this evening for a taco and.....Yumm! I went for a Chorizada....a taco stuffed with chunks of tasty Chorizo, Cheese and Lettuce, grilled on the flattop and topped with your choice of Salsa (I go for the red). I found a new delicacy for myself. Decadent and delicious! I really hope this family continues finding success. They truly deserve it!

Stopped by for some evening tacos after a work event and they were solid! I like getting the less…read morepopular meat options like tripa, cabeza, and buche - all tasted great, with everything on it. Bite size tacos, but packed with flavor. Would come back!

Regular food stand

Carne asada burrito

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3.1(70 reviews)

0.5 mi

Damn good food for late night post bar appetites. I ordered…read morethe three birria tacos with rice and beans for delivery after cloding out at a local bar. As soon as I checked out and ordered ny Uber I ordered the 3 taco combo plate. It arrived within 10-15 minutes: lots of meat, good portions of beans and rice and the red & green salsa were the bomb! Especially the red sauce....muy fuerte...had the back of my eyeballs itchin'. Perfect way to end a night of drinking! This place is a bew favorite of mine.

We ordered the 3 Quesabirria tacos, they were absolutely delicious, especially with the extra…read moreConsome! My mouth is watering just thinking about them. I thought the red salsa was incredible as well, really spicy but with good flavor. I wish I would have taken some more home with me. My girlfriend thought it was too spicy though, so be careful. To drink we ordered Abuela's Pink Drink, it was basically strawberry-orchata, which was delicious as well. For dessert we ordered the Aroz con Leche, the amount of sweetness in it was perfect, not exaggeratedly sweet and a perfect amount of cinnamon. I can't wait to return and try other items on their menu, I really want to try the Birria-Ramen, the tamales, tortas and burritos.

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Playa Del Carmen Seafood & Grill

4.2(199 reviews)

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After wandering for a bit we found this hidden gem on the second floor(walk up and keep on walking…read moretowards the right) and boy was I surprised! The food was delicious and the prices can't be beat. My personal favorite were the aguachiles, they were perfection! We also ordered two shrimp tacos and surf and turf burritos and neither disappointed. There seemed to be only one person working so kudos to the chef as the food came out fairly quick but you could taste the freshness. When we went it was empty but a few people had pick up orders. The restaurant looked clean and well maintained. I can't wait to come back as those aguachiles are still on my mind.

Very small seafood style taco spot located on the second floor of a strip mall in Pasadena. The…read moreplace seems to be family owned and operated. When I came in it was near closing time and there was no one sitting inside. I think they were closing up, but I had enough time to order something to go. I ended up ordering two fish tacos. It was neatly packaged and plenty of toppings, along with some salsa on the side. When I finally got around to eating the tacos, it was very tasty and there was a nice crisp to the Ensenada style tacos. I definitely cheer for places like this, and I tend to score a little higher only because I feel like there needs to be more places like this around. Not only that, but they have a pretty extensive menu, but I really just came here specifically for the fish tacos on this visit.

Fish tacos

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Amazing Filet mignon torta. The service was great. a little small inside gets crowded for lunch but…read moreis definitely worth the wait and everyone is so welcoming.

The Birria taco, chefs kiss! The service is equally as good. I live in Orange County but I will…read morehappily make the drive to Pasadena.

Arrachera taco

Potato tacos

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Service was amazing and fast, server was attentive. Sebastian attended perfectly and at a rapid…read morepace even during busy hours.

I've been here multiple times, starting from a couple years ago up until today…read more My favorite go-to item is the guacamole perron with cabeza. It's a good amount of food and it's usually enough to feed 2 people. The chips that come with it are freshly made and steaming hot and crispy. In the past I've also ordered their birria tacos and the burrito. They were fine but nothing special. It looks like they recently redid the menu and rebranded to be a bit more upscale, but as far as I can tell the menu is largely the same and food quality is as great as ever. Service is fine. It's too loud with the music indoors so I usually sit outside, but it can get cold outside in the winter. My rating is just for the food.

Spiderman torta

The chapulin drink

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Mercado - Pasadena

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My wife and I went out for our anniversary tonight since we got someone to watch the kids. We…read morechose this place in Pasadena where my wife has gone before and thought I would really like it. Food review will be in the pictures. We shared two large plates and one appetizer. Overall, really good. The service was great. Omar, our server, was really informative about the food and the portions. Glen(assuming owner/manager), came over to talk to us and wished us a happy anniversary. We gave him our history about how my wife and I met at work and how we used to work down street many years ago. So it was nice to come back to the area. The interior decor and mood was perfect. Not to crowded on a Tuesday but still enough people.

Very disappointing experience at this location. Three moms met for lunch with a newborn, my…read more5-month-old, and a 4-year-old. I had been raving to my friends about the food and amazing service at the Manhattan Beach location, so I was excited for them to try it. We were initially told our best option was outside, despite it being nearly 100 degrees. When I asked to sit inside, the manager focused more on the obstacles than finding a solution. We were eventually offered two separate tables, which we accepted just so we could stay. Our server was slow and not particularly friendly, and the service overall was mediocre. The food was delicious, but unfortunately the experience and hospitality were nowhere near what I've experienced in Manhattan Beach. Very disappointing, especially after recommending it so highly.

Bar area

Ceviche Tropical was the non spicy version of Cerviche green. It was a bit salty for our taste.

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Guisados

4.2(617 reviews)

0.9 mi

Lived up to the hype!!…read more + Chicken Mole Poblano Taco ($4.50): unique flavors for me, nutty and chocolatey, sweet. Comes with simple toppings, speaks for itself. Love their handmade corn tortilla ($4.50) + Pescado Taco ($4.95): filled with toppings, love how the cabbage, cream, pico, and white fish all come togather (8/10) + Melon Agua Fresca: a must! Wow spot on cantaloupe taste (9/10)

After having tried several different Guisados, I must say this location did not slap. The tacos…read moreseem to mainly be flavored with more spices than the other locations. This one had too much heat for me . The heat was pretty off-putting. Not sure if I would come again.

Interior

Ceviche tostada

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The OG sampler platter

Villa's Tacos

4.4(1.1k reviews)

4.3 mi•Highland Park

It was so fun to come here and see what it was like after the cameo in the Super Bowl! It was nice…read moreto see that there was still a long line just like how it used to be except this time, there was filming of interviews and they continued to show the appearance of this treasure during the Halftime Show on loop. I love the Villas' Trio, which comes with three queso tacos including the Ranchera Asada, Papas con Chorizo, and Black Bean con Pollo. I got this the last time I went and enjoyed seeing everyone taking it all in as the vibes were higher than ever. Every taco had its own personality and still made a huge impact on my experience and I was able to make some recommendations here and there. The Sandía Agua Fresca is my go-to and I def had to order it and drink most of it before making the drive back home. I recommend this place to anybody!

Friend wanted to try this place out because it's Bad Bunny's favorite taco place…read more I came here 40 min before opening. They open at 12pm. I was first in line but many people started showing up near noon. Although there's long line, it goes by super quick. It opens at 12pm but they let us in at like 12:05pm. They didn't open at 12:00pm as stated on sign. Their menu is super limited, like 3-4 meats, and some vegetarian option. I personally would like more meat option, like beef tongue, fish, etc. Their tacos are large and also pricey. $4.50 per regular taco and $5.50 per taco if it has cheese. I got 3 asada, and 2 pork. The asada tasted the best, I would only get asada next time. Their sauces are on a separate counter, and there's plenty of options. I just hate how the plastic containers are by the register, and they're super tiny. Super inconvenient. No indoor seatings, outside is limited.

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King Taco

3.3(1.8k reviews)

1.0 mi

Second review. Yall know I already love this location because of the cleanliness, tranquility, and…read moreproximity. This review is solely for the staff. Big shoutout to Hugo who always gives me the warmest welcome when I visit. The rest of the staff is always friendly, courteous, and welcoming. There was a hiccup on a previous order and the manager (I forgot his name) took care of it with ease. Good vibes all around here. Food is probably even more yummy compared to the other locations, but that's just my biased opinion

I ordered a lot of stuff when I stopped by King Taco in Pasadena, including tacos, sopes, beef…read morenachos, chicken tamales, and carnitas tamales. The food was excellent, particularly the tamales, and we loved the flavors. Unfortunately, the service was a different story. When we asked for a tray because we had ordered so much food, One of the male employees had quite an attitude, he seemed unwilling to give us one. It made the experience uncomfortable and disappointing. On the positive side, the female server was really kind and accommodating. She treated us considerably better and kindly provided us sauces and utensils I appreciate her kindness and assistance. Would I return to King Taco? Yes, most likely, but not to this Pasadena location.

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Robert R.

3 years ago

It's a chipotle-like style restaurant. Waited to write a review until after I've visited several times, but I just don't get the fresh feel from their food other than their toppings on the second half of the ordering line. Rice was a bit dry with some rock-hard pieces mixed throughout. Having tried both their white rice and spanish rice, spanish rice runs on the saltier side with a mild onion-tomatoey flavor. Refried beans tastes a little on the sour side. Chicken tasted ok, but the beef was on the dry side. Looking back at the grill, it seemed like they mix old batches of their cooked meats with their new ones. Could explain the dryness. Haven't tried their other meats. For some reason I had a piece of chicken bone in my chicken tacos the first time I visited and got a large chunk of beef cartilage that I spit out with the carne asada in my second visit. Maybe I was just unlucky with my visits but I'll likely not be back anytime soon read more

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2 years ago

I was searching for a local taco spot and decided to give this place a try after seeing it on Yelp. Ordering online through their website was simple and convenient, though I did notice a small 3% fee for using the service. Next time, I'll probably call in or order in person to skip that, but it was nice to have the option for quick ordering. I ordered a bowl, and while it wasn't exactly what I expected, it had a mix of fresh veggies, cheese, and their signature Baja sauce. The bowl was a bit saucier than I'm used to, but after draining the excess, it came together nicely. I did find the chicken portion a little light, so I'd recommend asking for extra protein if you like a heartier meal. The Baja sauce was mild and creamy, great for those who prefer subtle flavors. Overall, it's a spot with potential, and I hope to see them make a few tweaks to really shine. read more

JJ W.

9 months ago

I stopped by this taco spot on a whim, and it ended up being one of the best surprises I've had in a while. The tacos were packed with flavor--fresh tortillas, perfectly seasoned meat, and toppings that actually complimented everything instead of overwhelming it. The salsa bar was legit, especially the smoky red one. Portions were solid for the price, and the staff was super friendly and quick. The place has a chill vibe too, great for grabbing a bite after school or work. Definitely coming back soon. read more

Nature W.

2 years ago

The food is so bomb they have Mexican rice and refried beans , Al pastor , and tacos are huge bigger then the regular street tacos gotta try the asada or chicken it's fire the night staff is awesome , if your really hungry get a burrito they're huge and filling . Definitely coming back way better then chipotle and actually authentic Mexican food read more

Omar R.

10 months ago

This place is conveniently located next to the Trader Joe's I work at so you can always catch me here when I forget to bring my lunch. I love that they do breakfast burritos all day. The employees are super friendly. The place is usually empty when I go in so I have the place to myself so I can enjoy my lunch breaks read more

Adriana B.

10 months ago

Never disappointed when I come here service is great friendly smiles and personalities and as far as food always amazing the shrimp is my personal favorite but everything is delicious always looking forward to coming here! read more

Ryan H.

9 months ago

Immaculate service, the best food that I have ever had. The vibes in the restaurant are through the roof, very welcoming staff. I would highly recommend to any considering Chronic Tacos to anyone interested in Pasadena! read more

Gilberto M.

3 months ago

Really great customer service and food is amazing. As soon as i walked in i was greeted with the most polite welcome. As soon as I took a bite into the tacos I felt like i finally found happiness. read more

Maria O.

9 months ago

The carne asada and al pastor tacos are so flavorful and delicious. Portion size is perfect and the service here is great. So friendly and energetic. Lots of seating and great atmosphere. read more

Sebastian K.

9 months ago

This place is amazing and they gave us free stuff. I really appreciate all of the workers that were here. I liked how they had a wheel spin for customers and I liked the environment read more

Audrey B.

9 months ago

This place was super good, all my friends recommended it and I tried it and liked it a lot! The vibes were great, the food was flavorful, and I'd definitely come back again. read more

Johnson S.

10 months ago

Great atmosphere, good food great service!!!!! I am a regular there, have food every Monday afternoon. I would highly recommend going there with friends. read more

Holden D.

9 months ago

The service is always amazing. Every worker greets you with a smile and a pleasing attitude. This is a place where you want to come and take your kids. read more

Ricardo M.

10 months ago

The breakfast burrito has been my go-to for months and it still satisfies! Everyone here is always super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend. read more

Aensley M.

9 months ago

Chronic tacos is amazing! The service is always so good and they are very kind. And when I walk in I'm greeted and the environment is to die for. read more

Sobukwe R.

10 months ago

Always prompt awesome service. Food is clean and delicious with great options. I'm a weekly customer and love the convenience and polite service read more

Daniel S.

8 months ago

Janet Was very very nice and so was Divanny. Great Christmas spirit and were the only ones working in the restaurant. My burrito tasted great. read more

Brenda J.

9 months ago

got the best carnitas / great customer service I love the staff there there always so nice and fast service I highly recommend this spot

Connie L.

8 months ago

super good tacos and burritos! I definitely recommend it! The staff is super kind and understanding! The ambiance is clean and well put!

Marycela B.

8 months ago

love the service and how to come and joy the great food they have great service and they have the most great burtitos and tacos nachos

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