Last Saturday, we celebrated a family member's birthday at this restaurant. Just want to say right…read moreoff the bat that this place really hit it out of the ball park in almost all aspects of the dining experience. First off, it's a beautiful restaurant with Spanish touches throughout. There is seating inside and outside the restaurant in the courtyard. In the courtyard, there was a musician playing the guitar. Loved, LOVED his rendition of Hotel California. Really put me in a relaxing mood. The food here is unbelievably good with a few minor exceptions. Here is a run down of everything we had: -Patatas Bravas 5/5 stars. The roasted potatoes were delicious and the creamy sauce drizzled on top made it that much better. -Croquetas de Jamon y Pollo 4/5 stars. I remember it being tasty, but it wasn't as memorable as some of the other things I tried. -Gambas al Ajillo 5/5 stars. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and flavored. Even the bread, which tasted like sourdough, was fantastic. -Calamares Fritos 10/5 stars. No, that is not a typo. I usually avoid calamari like the plague since I'm not a fan of the taste. Here, however, I couldn't stop eating the calamari. I was popping them in my mouth like popcorn. There was something about the batter they used to coat the calamari. It had a satisfying crunch to it. Didn't even need the sauce it came with. -Prime Ribeye (prepared medium rare) 3/5 stars. The steak was okay. It was a bit undercooked and didn't have a nice crust on it. -Papitas Fritas: 10/5 stars. Once again, not a typo. The fries here were something special, which is saying a lot since fries are ubiquitous. The fries were delicately crispy and delicious. -Jamon Iberico Cebi de Campo with Manchego Cheese 4/5 stars. The Jamon Iberico was good, but not great. It had a slightly weird after taste that I usually don't get from high quality Jamon Iberico. -Tarta De Queso and Churros con Chocolate 3/5 stars. These were the only two items that I was truly disappointed with. There was nothing special about these dessert items. The churros were bland. -Cucumber Mint Cooler and Devil's Day Off 5/5 stars. Both of these drinks were refreshing. The Cucumber Mint Cooler, in case you're wondering, could best be described as a well executed, non-alcoholic cucumber mojito. The Devil's Day Off was a fizzy grapefruit and cinnamon delight. I have to end this review with the service. It was top notch. Our server, Robert, was not only extremely friendly, but helpful and informative. He walked us through the menu and talked us out of ordering certain items so that we wouldn't over order food or get items too similar to one another. At one point, we were debating whether to order the Churrasco a la Plancha (8 oz ribeye) or 12 oz ribeye. One person from our family wanted the fritas that only came with the Churrasco while another person (me) wanted the 12 oz ribeye. Robert resolved the disagreement by suggesting that we just order the 12 oz ribeye and they'll throw in the fritas for free (which they did). At the end of the meal, he made sure to point out that the gratuity had already been added to the bill and that there was no need to add a tip. We appreciated the heads up, otherwise we may not have noticed that. If it's not clear from my write up, I really enjoyed this place, despite a few items that missed the mark. If it wasn't so far away from where I live, I would have been back this weekend to try out more items from the menu.

Located in the heart of the Honolulu Avenue shopping district, Casa Cordoba provides a glimpse of…read moreIberian dining modified for American tastes. We shared the mariscos of shrimp and clans in a savory sauce that worked well with the grilled focaccia. The seafood was fresh and tasty with about 6 good size shrimps. The best place to sit is on the front patio where all the action is. There is a back patio that features live music at times. There is nothing terribly evocative about the décor, however. Finally, the service was efficient, with plenty of servers to go around. Having just returned from a trip to Spain, there was real sticker shock since we were used to 3€ wine and 2.00 pintxas. The prices did seem a bit high even by American standards with some items over $70. Nevertheless, this was good American style Spanish food and a nice place to eat.

Met up with a seafood loving friend here and we went fairly deep…read more PERUVIAN SCALLOPS in YUZU PONZU (6-pack): -- this cold bar gem served in the shell is one of their best items -- super fresh tasting and the yuzu puts it over the top with a cut piece of mandarin orange? RATING = A+ MAINE LOBSTER (served chilled, HALF): -- I ate the tail meat, and it was very good -- butter sauce for dipping -- my buddy ate the claws -- I prefer heated and it was small portions but figures for Maine lobster RATING = A- LOBSTER ROLL "Connecticut Style" (butter sauce) on Buttery Texan style Roll: -- the bread was next level, maybe the best ever -- my preferred style -- ample Maine lobster meat RATING = A+ LOBSTER ROLL "Maine Style" with Lemon Mayo on Buttery Texan style Roll: -- same utterly fantastic roll -- the lemon mayo is very good and is not over utilized which was greatly appreciated (excessive mayo is gross on these and other sandies) -- very tasty -- still not CT version good but legit and the waitress was right to convince us to try RATING = A- Very good service and a nice dining space.

Fishwives really knows how to batter and fry their seafood, fries, and pickles! The Fried Pickles,…read morewhich came with a delicious salsa verde, were fried to perfection--golden and crispy! The True Cod Fish & Chips were also fried perfectly. The special of the day menu was the Miso Black Cod, which was a great appetizer! The black cod was delicate and so good! I also had the Portland Maine Lobster Roll, which satiated my lobster roll craving. The Shrimp Cocktail was plump and succulent! The restaurant is cute and quaint with an open-window area! It's a great spot for a girls' night out or a date night. I'd definitely be coming back when I'm in the Old Town Pasadena!

Great wine selection. We went on a Saturday around 5:30 p.m. before the evening rush and ordered a…read morecheese and fruit charcuterie board along with several glasses of wine. We ended up staying until about 9:30 p.m. and never felt rushed or pressured to order more. The staff was very friendly and made excellent recommendations, especially considering we were a bit picky -- one vegetarian, one pescatarian, and the other only likes dessert wines!! Definitely coming back with less picky people

Waiter Manuel. This…read moreis a review reflected on you, solely. Being kind is the moral of the story, from the beginning you were passive agressive with your comments and tone. Being in a party of 4 girls coming from high tea, we were dressed in elegant dresses, first comment was asking if we were coming from church, followed by eye flutters, short "okay" with an upward inflation to a joke about the day, an impatient comment about hurrying up and trying the wine while we were talking, asked for water when we were out, were left to pour the rest of our wine, didn't ask how the food was all the while was attentive to the table behind us, the cherry on top comment was when we were discussing the bill at the end, he was hovering at the table behind ours, then when we were ready, we asked to split the bill into 2, my portion on mine and the rest on another card, he then said "this isn't like a drive through, we can't do it that way" so I asked him to explain his comment, cause it was passive agressive and rude. After he wasnt able to becuase he wasnt expecting me to call out his rude comment, I had to then break it down and specify what I had ordered, he then sold "okayyyy....so how much, cause we don't itemize?" I had to again express for him to specify how they do it cause he has still yet to explain where his attitude is coming from and explain how they do their check splits, from my understanding it just felt like he wanted to play dumb and make me to the math, one I did he was like "ohh, okay" should have asked for the manager but we paid and left, I hasnt had this experience before being a returning customer, but he needs an attitude adjustment as his attitude was completely out of pocket. Do better Manuel, you alone got your place of work a 1 star. The rest of the staff was kind, facility beautiful and food and wine was good. This restaurant is not reflected in the 1 star.

The food at el dorado pollos Ala brasa is so delicious, I love to come and enjoy the food…read more I extremely recommend it.

The food is solid. I got the Mini Pollo Saltado which was ok but become amazing after adding the…read moresauces and salsa! We also got the Chicharron Fried Rice and large plantains. Both were solid dishes. The food came really quick. You order via the self ordering kiosk or in person at the counter. There's bench tables outside with umbrellas and is really cute. I would definitely come back here again!

Pasta is amazing! The vibe here is so cute Staff was…read morefriendly and the waitress that helped us made excellent recommendations There was bread here I didn't get a picture of, but that's also a must have! You can't go wrong with any of the pastas Parking around here wasn't easy, but found a parking structure a block away Definitely recommend a reservation

We ate here on 05/29/2026 for the second time, and overall it was a great visit. We first dined…read morehere about a year ago; however, I feel it has dropped one star from before. However, I'm sure this restaurant will do fine, as it has been a part of Pasadena for so long. We had a reservation for 7:30pm, and we were seated in the back of the restaurant. I didn't even know they had a back room, as last time we sat in the front. All of the dishes tonight were shared, except for the drink. I had the White Lotus drink, which was very similar to an Aperol Spritz. We shared the Pork Meatballs. These were 5 out of 5. They were so tasty, dense, large and the sauce and spice were perfect. We then shared the Mushroom Gnocchi. This is exactly how it sounds; however, I felt it was definitely lacking flavor, and would give it a 4 out of 5. We then moved on to the main course, which was the Pork Chop with an Apricot Sauce and a herb salad with fruit. I would give this dish a 5 out of 5, excellent. We ended the meal with the Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble. This was kind of the disappointment of the meal. It wasn't bad; however, it was not a crumble; we didn't taste any strawberry or rhubarb. The ice cream on the top was the highlight of this dish. It would get a 2 out of 5. Our server was very nice; however, a little rushed at times, especially during the early part of our service when the restaurant was nearly to capacity. Overall, a good to great visit. I would still return again in the future.

塞翁失馬，焉知非福，人生所有的失去，都藏著另一種成全，世間萬物，禍福相依，一時的得失，從來不是人生的結局～…read more 今天來介紹一家在 也是在Pasadena 新發現的小店， 法國餐，環境從裡到外都很優雅， 食物， 從麵包， 鍋牛前菜， 沙拉， 主菜 mussels, 鱈魚， 菲力， 通通都90 分以上， 我們三個女生都很喜歡，甜點表現較爲普通， 一進門就看到一個帥哥侍者，，令人眼睛一亮，這點也加分， 但是飲料只有啤酒， 可樂， 紅白酒， 沒有調酒，這點就小小的扣分， 整體是一家會讓人印象深刻的浪漫小店，超級適合約會的地方，價格偏高一些，也很適合幾個女生一起過來， 有機會我會再回來的

Entre Nous delivered one of those nights you don't try to top you just let it happen…read more From the moment we sat down, Julian took care of us like we were regulars, striking that rare balance of attentive without hovering. The owners added to the warmth of the space genuinely welcoming, the kind of presence that makes a place feel personal rather than polished-for show. The sea bass was the standout: perfectly crisped skin, buttery and delicate underneath, resting over earthy lentils that soaked up every bit of flavor. Paired with a smooth Malbec, it all came together effortlessly. But honestly, the best part of the night wasn't just the food or the wine. it was the company. The soft candlelight, a shared table, and her next to me made everything taste better. A spot that feels intimate without trying too hard. Definitely coming back.

Su comida es riquisima tienen buen servicio las meseras son muy amables y muy atentas todo lo que…read morehacen ahi las cocineras lo cocinan super delicioso recomendado al 100 y el restaurante esta super limpio me encanta.

One of my fave stops for pupusa and they are very generous with the cabbage and sauce. I am craving…read morethis again as I write my review and need to re-visit or another take out night. I haven't dined in but the takeout process was quick and easy. I always get the pork, bean & cheese for myself and chicken & cheese. Remember to get the fruit drink in large, it's super refreshing especially during this hot week. Street parking or park in the small back lot.

Excellent experience from start to finish. We were treated like regulars the moment we walked in,…read moreand the host genuinely seemed happy to see us. Vibe not pretentious and food wasn't overly precious. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and gave thoughtful recommendations. The owner/chef even came by to check on us and spent time chatting, which added to the warm neighborhood feel of the place. They were also extremely accommodating with dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. No full bar, but the sangrias were excellent with great flavors, and the wine list was approachable rather than overwhelming. Nice touch that everything is available by the glass, carafe, or bottle, with bottles still being the best value. The vermouth on ice with dessert was fantastic. Every dish was excellent. The strawberry gazpacho was a fun twist, and the artichoke hummus rivaled the hummus at Saffy's, though in a different style. I also noticed the very high-quality olive oil across multiple dishes, which says a lot about the attention to detail. Heads up, they seem to have a cult around their cheese cake, every staffer mentioned it and waxed poetic (as do many reviews). :-) We'll do it next time but opted for the flan which did not disappoint -- texture and flavor spot on. This feels like a place that wants to become a true neighborhood spot. The long bar seems ideal for casual walk-ins or solo diners looking for a quick bite and a glass of wine. We went all out, but you could easily order a couple of plates and a drink and leave very happy. Portion sizes were generous for a tapas-style restaurant. A great addition to the neighborhood and absolutely worth a visit. Fills a niche in the area.

Great addition to the neighborhood! Decided to try this…read moreplace based on Yelp reviews which is hit or miss lol. We loved this place. The food was delicious. Quality of ingredients superb. Flavor delicious. We cleaned our plates. The tuna crudo was some of the best tuna I've ever had, like buttah. In a sauce of chili olive oil. The mushroom coca was divine. The shrimp gamba was garlicky good. The tomato manchego tomato toast was just ok. Cheesecake light and flavorful. And the service was perfect. Shout out to Kevin who was the perfect mix of friendly and professional, and on it with refilling water, etc. Parking lot in the back $10 with lazy kid who told us to get our own car when we came out lol. Will definitely be returning . Yum.