El Jarocho Taco Stand

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I have been by this taco stand many times and until yesterday I had not tried it. Very well worth the wait. The crew are all very nice and personable, and the whole set-up is done very well. They were busy and I still got my food within just a couple minutes. The Tacos al Pastor are top notch. Al Pastor is one of my favorites and this one is great....tender, juicy and super full of flavor. The Salsa Roja is nice and spicy but also very flavorful. I'll definitely be stopping by again for some truly authentic and amazing street food. read more

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My daughter and I were coming home from a protest the other night. I was too tired to deal with a restaurant and too tired to cook. I've seen this place almost every night since it's around the corner, so we decided to stop. We had asada tacos and pastor tacos and washed them down with Mexican Coke. The tortilla was delicious and the meat was perfect. There are a few stools to sit on if one wants (we did) but this is mostly a to-go place. The food came quickly and we were home and in bed, full and happy, in no time. I recommend this place for delicious food with no hipster vibes. Sorry I didn't take a picture. I was too busy eating. read more

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Enzo A.

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Always excellent food. The prices are awesome! And I love supporting a local family owned business. Don't miss the chorizada!

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Pasadena has a growing number of taco trucks and so far they do not disappoint but at the same time, they're all pretty similar. However, if you want something a little different, check out El Jarocho. This family run cart on steroids serves up traditional fare done untraditionally, if that makes any sense. They have a few fusion items that just work. The father & son duo that man the skillets are as friendly as can be. Every time we are there the mood is lively, loads of regulars chatting away with the staff while holding multiple plates of hot off the flattop tacos. Simply delicious and perfect for when you've had a bit too much to drink. read more

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Lizzy M.

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Wow! Burritos & quesadillas are my favvv! So good, what's even better is the Damien's special super spicy, tear jerker, man maker, crazy hot! Real hot and flavorful salsa! Dang good! read more

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Maggie C.

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Lovely local taco stand with the best taco torta -- it's literally tacos with the tortilla in the torta so good! I really enjoyed their hot dog as well read more

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Krystian V.

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The Habanero Salsa was good and so was the Al Pastor if I'm ever in the area again id eat here.

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10/10 FIREEEEEEE!!!! Cool team running it too. I live far but will drive up forsure when craving this read more

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P. F.

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Also a former neighbor. Now you know to eat your food THERE on the dirty street with the giant roaches, because THEY admit to making things worse/small when its to go! Prices are HIGH, quality is LOW, portions are TINY and they are NOT friendly. Avoid. Go a few blocks down Colorado Blvd heading towards rosemead.. GIANT delicious burritos for only $9!!! Stuffed generously and graciously. Never going back to Jarocho....downhill for years. read more

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Linda L.

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These street tacos from a food truck is bomb!! They're super friendly and got a lot of options for a good late night grub. The quesadilla is oozing with cheese and meat. I tried the chorizada which is like a taco cooked into the juices of the chorizo with asada. SOOO GOOD!! read more

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Beca R.

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Great customer service and really good food. If your into burritos ask for the chef's style burrito super spicy and very delicious.

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Robert M.

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El Jarocho is such a vibe. After drinking a beer at Wild Parrot down the street post run club, my friends and I are compelled always to continue our ritual of eating the delicious food here. Azul is a gem of a person, and always greets us with warmth. Love it. read more

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Jason T.

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Dont know whats so special about food. Ordered couple of cabeza tacos and can get better up the street and with friendlier service. Both guys act like they can give acrap so i dont recommend. read more

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Derek P.

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This is our GoTo taco spot. The owner is super cool and the food is the bomb. I recommend this place to everyone.

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Good food and pleasant service. They are a street vendor so no ambiance. They served the food fast.

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Cynthia A.

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AMAZING TACO TORTAS! The family that runs this business is super kind! I've only had their taco tortas (al pastor) and they are so good! They always have a line of customers. I highly recommend you to try for yourself. We go every weekend, always hits the spot read more

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Steven B.

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Paid $14 for the most disappointing burrito . I'm a local across the street and used to come here for dollar tacos way back when they had it. I tried a burrito here maybe 2 years back with the same issue. While in line one worker said to the other "why do you make it one way and way better for customers? " in Spanish "He replied it's bc when they order it here it has to look good " I immediately asked to get mine for there while they were finishing up. So disappointing , good thing this White guy knows Spanish. Take my money elsewhere. Smallest burrito ever with total disappointment. read more

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Naomi H.

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Walked up to order with my family and they did not even say hello. Or Hola at least, I asked did they have any "taco Tuesday " deals the guy was rude and said what are you talking about. I shrugged it off and then I asked how much are the tacos and he continued to give negative energy like "what are you talking about"? So we never even got to order anything. I won't spend my money where I'm not welcome. Side note when other people came to order they were greeted with hello's. read more

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Delilah D.

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My go to taco spot. The Chilanga is my absolute fav! I also love the vampiros. The food is different and so so tasty!

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This little stand is awesome! Friendly people, legit food and affordable! It was just the two of us so we didn't order a lot. 4 tacos, one each of asada, carnitas, al pastor and pollo with potato. The tortillas are really soft and fresh and the tacos are very flavorful! We also ordered the taco torta which was my favorite. The nice lady suggested an al pastor and asada combo, and she hit the mark! Really good! I'd recommend this to anyone and now that I know it's there and close to my home, I'll be going there frequently! read more

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Devin M.

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Undercooked buche. I even asked for well done because they have undercooked my food many times in the past. I hope I don't get sick.. read more

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Michael M.

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I stopped at El Jarocho just by chance and it must have been fate. My wife and I had asada and chicken and potato tacos to go. The tacos were so good that I had to go back and double my order. The balance of ingredients was exceptional and even the tortillas were over the top. If you're in the vicinity, do your palate a favor and treat yourself to one of these chicken and potato delights. You can't beat the price and I've finally found my go to place for tacos!!!! read more

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Yoly R.

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Everything was authentic and amazing! The salsa was so good and they give you a generous portion. Horchata was great, burrito already had salsa inside it was so good. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of their menu! read more

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Jesus C.

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The food is awesome. Especially their tacos. The service is great, everything is straight forward and explained in detail if needed.

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Jayla P.

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I love the food It's amazing and the ingredients are fresh and the people That work they are so nice

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Rolando V.

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Their food is really good. Highly recommend. Try the CARNITAS it's a MUST! They're customer service is great always very respectful and friendly. read more

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Mindy C.

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So glad I stumbled on this place through Yelp! I've been living in Pasadena for a while now and wish I knew about this taco stand earlier. We got 4 different tacos and all were super yummy. My favorite was the asada. We also got a hot dog (a little too saucy for my liking) but perfect for the bf. The taco torta was also so good! My bf said the taco torta was his favorite out of everything we tried, and my fave were the tacos. The horchata was very sweet and very cinnamony if that is up your alley. We got the large but would probably go for the regular size next time. Quick, friendly service and you can see the food prepared right before you. Easy street parking as well. We can't wait to be back to try everything else on the menu!!!! read more

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Christine L.

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I love supporting small family businesses and this little taco stand on Colorado Blvd is no different. We got 3 carne asada and 3 carnitas tacos along with a carne asada torta. All very good and the service was friendly. read more

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We were in the nearby Home Depot and needed a quick bite on a rainy day. Lovely husband and wife running this small cart/stand. We got 6 tacos for $12. The tortillas had taste unlike some of the ones I've been having. Lots of onions and cilantro. The pollo is with potatoes which I loved. So yummy. Next was the carnitas which was also very good. I thought the chorizo was just okay and will give it a miss next time. My husband said the same about the carne Asada. read more

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Jennifer M.

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Excellent tacos and prices are just right. This is a gem in Pasadena, but you need to get there early to avoid lines outside the truck, but it moves fast. Located in a nice area on Colorado Street with music and great cooks - this spot is awesome. read more

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Very solid taco stand. Their green sauce was super on point and they gave us a ton of lemon and radish. I thought the cave a and pastor were their best. Super juicy and packed with flavor. Must visit imo if you're nearby for cheap eats. I think 6-10 tacos is enough for me for a meal (tacos are on the smaller side). read more

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Ben G.

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Delicious Mexican food! Service with a smile and positive vibes . Prices are reasonable. curb side parking read more

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Inthevalley B.

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This review is not based on the taste of their food but rather hygiene and food handling practices. Like I mentioned above, their food is great and this is what brought me to give them a second chance. Some time back I witness the cook flip tortillas and wipe sweat off his forehead with the towel that hangs from his back pocket. It wasn't my order he was cooking so I walked away before I ordered. After a few months, I came back. I have patronize them regularly since but tonight my order was already on the griddle. Understandably, we all sneeze but 'come on', anyone with common sense would cover their mouth. Don't sneeze like you are out in a open field, and especially when you are cooking someone's food! I took the order, $15 worth; didn't say anything but the food went right in the trash. Disgusting! This guy is the "Salt Bae" of taco stands. Hope they read this review so they practice better food handling to prevent foodborne germs. I support street vendors and their hustle and it can be easier to overlook the bad habits above, as well as some others that may seem less obvious. You get what you pay for. Too bad I will not be returning. Enjoy the salty sprinkles my friends. read more

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Jennifer G.

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Omgeee first time coming here and not only are they the nicest people ever who answered all my Taco curiosity questions, they even gave us a sample tostada to try while we waited for our food! We ordered, asada, Al pastor and the chorizada tacos and everything was bomb! read more

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Matt S.

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This spot is easy to drive by but are secretly the best tacos in Pasadena- and possibly all of LA. Wonderful people and even better tortillas. The militias are incredible. Everything is. read more

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isabella m.

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Me and my boyfriend decided to give this taco stand a chance, we thought we were solid with the reviews but.... One thing I will say the lady who served us was the sweetest but besides that, the quality of food is very poor. The asada and pastor tacos we ordered were barley put on the grill to cook and for some context it wasn't busy at all, but the time the meat had on the grill was upsetting, like if he doesn't even want the meat to cook properly. We also ordered 2 hotdogs, PLEASE do yourself the favor and don't order the hotdogs! They were so nasty, it was the weenie itself, first bite and I couldn't even swallow, I was right away disgusted. Meat not cooked long enough Hotdog was not it And the agua de horchata was watered down We were really excited because of the reviews but definitely not the go to, nor worth the try unless you want to be gripping your tummy the following day on the toilet. read more

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Michael Y.

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Very nice family and great tacos! I love their fresh fruit frescas and my daughter loves their torya sandwich better than any other place we've been. Easy to find parking and made fresh and fast. This our usual Friday night meal for the family! Cheers! Mike read more

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Kathy C.

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The taco stand is in front of a body shop. The nice lady takes your order and collects the money while the nice man makes the food. The al pastor was good. Not very spicy but a bit greasy. The carnitas and asada was great. Salsa verde was not very spicy. Taco torta was interesting and very filling. read more

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Bianca P.

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Best taco stand in Pasadena! Service is always amazing and the food is delicious. Must try!

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This place is the real deal. One bite of their tripa taco and I knew their tacos were legit. Their Al pastor is flavorful and their salsas are all excellent. I recommend their red and avocado salsa but points for their habanero as well. This is just an excellent family run little spot. It can be hard to find good tacos, even in Southern California that take you back to Mexico... this spot does it! read more

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2493 E Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
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(626) 808-3254
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Hours

What time does El Jarocho Taco Stand open?

El Jarocho Taco Stand opens at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.El Jarocho Taco Stand opens at 5:30 PM on Sunday.

What time does El Jarocho Taco Stand close?

El Jarocho Taco Stand is closed on Monday.El Jarocho Taco Stand closes at 11:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.El Jarocho Taco Stand closes at 11:30 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon ClosedTue-Thu 10:30 AM - 11:00 PMFri-Sat 10:30 AM - 11:30 PMSun 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Payment methods

Does El Jarocho Taco Stand take credit cards?

No, El Jarocho Taco Stand does not take credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does El Jarocho Taco Stand have catering options?

No, El Jarocho Taco Stand does not have catering options.

Does El Jarocho Taco Stand have a drive thru?

No, El Jarocho Taco Stand does not have a drive thru.

Does El Jarocho Taco Stand serve alcohol?

No, El Jarocho Taco Stand does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does El Jarocho Taco Stand allow dogs?

Yes, El Jarocho Taco Stand allows dogs.

Does El Jarocho Taco Stand have TVs?

No, El Jarocho Taco Stand does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does El Jarocho Taco Stand have bike parking?

Yes, El Jarocho Taco Stand has bike parking.

Does El Jarocho Taco Stand have outdoor seating?

No, El Jarocho Taco Stand does not have outdoor seating options.

Does El Jarocho Taco Stand have parking?

Yes, El Jarocho Taco Stand has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is El Jarocho Taco Stand wheelchair accessible?

Yes, El Jarocho Taco Stand is wheelchair accessible.

Does El Jarocho Taco Stand have free WiFi?

No, El Jarocho Taco Stand does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

En tacos burritos tortas quesadillas chilangas mulitas chorizadas y vampiros huaraches,, hot dog,,garnachas,,y burritos de desayunos

History

Established in 2019.

Un dia ke no trabajaba lleve mi carro al taller y le platiqué al dueño ke no tenia trabajo y le dije si me daba permiso vender tacos a fuera de su taller y asi fue como comenzó todo

Meet the Business Owner: miguel A.

Me encanta cocinar para mis clientes y me gusta ke se vallan contentos y con ganas de regresar

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Excellent tacos! The menu is limited but everything is delicious. The salsas are full of flavor and…read morethey serve a good portion of meat. They offer onion and cilantro separately which is a rare perk at taco spots. They sell horchata and pineapple drinks (recommend), and a few soda options. Truck workers are friendly and efficient, you receive your food moments after ordering. There's a bar style table off to the side if you want to eat there, no seating options but the area is clean. *CASH ONLY* and well worth a stop at the ATM. Open late weekdays and even later on the weekend, great spot for a late night bite.

My friend and I found ourselves craving street tacos so we decided to try this spot for the first…read moretime! Service was really quick but I wish we were able to put the toppings and salsa ourself. Ps~ask them about the free stickers! Tacos are $2.50 each and I got the asada, al-pastor, and cabeza. I loved the seasoning and tenderness of the meat. They have a small standing table on the side for you to eat as well.

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Damn good! Git hungry here at R Place bar in East Pasadena and sure in the Hell didn't crave Jsck…read morein the Box( Jack in the Crack!)....used Doordash delivery for two tacos; one al pastor and one one asada. Order came quick....under 20 minutes. Hadva sude order if extra red & green salsa plus sour cream. Food arrived hot and ready to consume...I sure as Hell was hungry and downed them in under 10 minutes. Kudos fir adding the pickled carrots. Order was definitely sho' am good and tasty...now it's time for more whiskey at R Place bar.

Worst tacos, horchata and asada fries I ever had in socal…read more I ordered asada fries without beans, I got beans. Also can we make it a mission to label pico de gallo as pico de gallo? If I see "salsa" I'm thinking house salsa. Let's be specific~ Speaking of salsa, I ordered salsa verde and got something more like salsa amarillo? It's the blandest salsa ever. I could get more out of a sauce packet tbh. I don't know if the water down their salsas maybe? Of the (probably) many watered down items served here, this horchata has at least 3x more water than flavor. Also don't know how you can water down the flavor of meat but add that to the list too. I will say texture on the meat is good like I know it's not over or undercooked, but I taste next to nothing. Also received the most solid as a rock limes ever. Confused how that even came to be. This place is full of shiny gimmicks with no substance. If you're looking for good mexican food look elsewhere. It's southern california, you've got options.

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I think about this restaurant at least once a month. I miss it dearly. I genuinely wish it would…read morereopen. I would drive to the end of the earth to have it again. The food was so good. The service was so friendly and quick. It wasn't a huge restaurant, but it was clean and quaint.

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.

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Ate there for the first time today, it was so good! Not only was the food great, but the service…read morewas also great. Extremely nice people who work there. Not too busy either, which is a shame because this place is probably my new favorite Mexican restaurant. I definitely will be back.

Low-key on a mission to try everything here. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. Everyone…read morehere is always super nice and food is always fresh and quality. This time I got their mango aguafresca, flan, esquite, and chicken torta to try. The mango agua Fresca was sweet mangoy and refershing. The flan was firmer than what I'm used to but was still super creamy, not too sweet and had plenty of this caramely toasty flaves. It's corn season and the corn in the esquite MNM. Amazingly buttery juicy sweet and generously topped with rich mayo, Cotija cheese and tajin. The torta was also REALLY YUMMY and was filled with crunchy fresh onions, lettuce, tomato, and radish, soft beans, savory cheese, and tender limey flavorful perfectly grilled chicken. I even added some of their super fresh yummy guac and omg pure deliciousity right there. Overall this place is still pretty good. Mango agua Fresca $5 Flan $5 Esquite $7 Chicken torta $12 +$4 guac

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4.2(757 reviews)

2.1 mi

Cool spot to eat and they have Alcohol too good bonus. 2 tacos should be good for one person…read more Thanks Joslyn

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.

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One of my favorite restaurants in Pasadena. I've always had a good experience here, particularly on…read morethe outdoor patio which is a nice place to relax in the late afternoon. The guacamole is great, as is the tacos de pescado a nice combination of white fish, lime cream and chili sauce. The chicken in the enchiladas de pollo just melts off the fork. I'd also recommend getting a side of the Calabacitas which is a combination of grilled zucchini, onions, and tomatoes with a nice flavor. The staff is very friendly and let's you take your time, the happy hour also has some great deals. Highly recommended.

Sunday evening team dinner. Had heard a lot about Mercado - pricey, overrated, etc - all wrong…read more Delicious. But pricey - but it's S Lake Ave. what do you expect? Rents high. Our waiter Gianni's is amazing! Give that guy a raise. The guacamole had onions so I had to pass, and the entire table ate onions and I didn't - so didn't try it. However, the chips and salsa were delicious. The mushroom queso dip is divine. Delicious. Creamy. Addictive. Must order it. I ordered the fillet mignon tacos - they were flattened steak - I'd prefer chopped. Would give the taco more texture. No accompanying sauce - so used the salsa - very good. The avocado was too thick. The mashed potato's were forgettable. I get it - mashed potato's in a Mexican restaurant. But why not add a fusion gravy? Flan for dessert was out of this world. Churros were slightly undercooked. A solid Mexican spot in Pasadena. Would like to try more food options.

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4.0(123 reviews)

2.0 mi

We came here bc we got coupons for BOGO free burrito / bowl! I got the bowl with carnitas, rice,…read morebeans, etc. The staff were friendly and the restaurant was very clean. They also have a happy hour with cheap offerings! Can't wait to check out the potato tacos next time!

Great service and new hot Cheeto burrito! I like the…read morelocation in pasadena by planet fitness

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Fresh eggs for breakfast burrito

Guisados

4.2(595 reviews)

2.9 mi

I came to try this spot for breakfast. This place has a…read moresmall parking lot in the back. Staff was friendly & open to questions. There is indoor & outdoor seating. I went with the breakfast tacos, chorizo with egg, mexicana, & papa with egg. Those 3 tacos were very filling & yummy. Tortillas were handmade which gives it the corn masa flavor. There is also an indoor coffee stand. I ordered the matcha latte which is called sana sana colita de rana lol! Overall , a nice spot for breakfast or lunch if you want to have some tacos or burritos. Also 10/10 playlist , having OG bangers!

Tacos ! Are delicious great taste Great service! Very…read morefriendly and polite Clean environment inside and outside seating . Definitely will be coming back 10/10

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The OG sampler platter

Villa's Tacos

4.4(1k reviews)

6.2 mi•Highland Park

My first time trying Villas Tacos and I loved it! Felicia, the cashier, was so sweet and helpful…read more Great service and great food!

I've been meaning to try Villa's Tacos for a while, and it blew my expectations out of the water. I…read moreordered the Queso Trio, and that cheese crust was such an innovative idea that I thought about it for hours after finishing my meal. I liked the chicken the most, followed by the asada, and then the chorizo. All of them were phenomenal in their own way. I love that they have six different hot sauces, each with its own unique flavor, my favorite being the pineapple habanero. The service was impeccable too. They were advertised in the Super Bowl with Bad Bunny for a reason. I'll totally come back. I highly recommend you get the queso version when you visit.

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Villa's Trio

King Taco

3.3(1.8k reviews)

2.8 mi

I usually get the asada burrito all meat with jack cheese inside it's so delicious and juicy lol so…read moreamazing one of my favorite go to when I come here Also I throw in some asada tacos 4 to be exact to end it . Great customer service under loud environment well taken care of clean inside sitting love the decorations feels like home Well recommended for this location

Que maldito es ese lugar que mal humor de todos empleados. Nunca volveré en mi vida!…read more I went here yesterday and ALLLL staff were super rude and laughing the whole time, I'm not sure if they were all under the influence of something or we walked into a joke prior but what an uncomfortable experience in this place. It was the only place in the area open until 12 and my friends and I left karaoke at 1130. The experience was so bad I cancelled my order. I ordered a bean and cheese burrito for 5.85 and the cashier told me it cost $2.55 to add sour cream and did some extra weird punching in of things at the register and it went from $7 and some change when I initially said, "can you add sour cream" ? Then I all of sudden had a $9 bean and cheese burrito. My friend ordered in Spanish and told them no ice in her horchata. They put a full cup of ice and wrote it on the receipt in Spanish. Not sure if they were laughing at her ordering? Because her accent isn't super strong and she looks Italian - very fair skin w dark hair (still not a reason) but Ella es Panameña, but they laughed the whole time we were there. She also was missing a taco and they charged her for 3 and they took super long to make her food and they were closing in 15 min for 3 little street tacos. People kept coming from the back to the grill and the front register to laugh and speak Spanish (I speak Spanish) but very unprofessional and super rude establishment and environment. Very weird experience 0 stars - wouldn't recommend