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    El Jarocho Taco Stand

    4.6 (131 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos, Food Stands
    Closed 10:30 am - 11:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Henry L.

    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.

    Maggie C.

    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

    Chorizada

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

    Robert M.

    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.

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    Gregg L.

    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!

    Carne asada Burrito. Disappointment

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    Great local taco stand. Quality is good and the price is great! Wishing this place the best of luck!

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    6 years ago

    Delicious carne asada with a ton of options you don't get at any other taco trucks. Our new spot for all our taco cravings!

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    6 years ago

    Such great customer service, and they're hot dogs are delicious. I highly recommend this lil spot!!

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    7 years ago

    Great service, good variety and flavor. Easy to find and it's cheap. I wish they were open for lunch too.

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    6 years ago

    Love this taco stand. Family business. Food is so good. Carne asada is grilled fresh and not boiled. I love the tripa.

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    Ask the Community - El Jarocho Taco Stand

    Do they take cards or cash only?

    Cash and zelle

    Does anyone know the prices of the tortas?

    Between $6-$8 ( depends what you want)

    Is this taco man ever going to come back?

    I don't know, I was just one of the customer😔

    When U going to open again?

    It is currently open.

    Has El Jarocho Taco Stand moved? Is there a new location? We've tried to go a couple times recently and we were disappointed to see the stand wasn't there on Eloise & Colorado.

    No its the same spot but we will be back in 2 weeks.

    What happen to this taco stand ? It says it's temporarily closed? Why?

    I actually spoke with the owner and was told they had issues with the city and their permit. He told me they will return and open for business this Friday.

    Where? can't be going around?

    Eloise y Colorado blv en pasadena

    Where is El Jarocho located?

    Eloise y colorado

    Is the Asada meat fatty?

    No - just delicious

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    Los California Tacos

    Los California Tacos

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    I've been coming here a while time now (at least to me since like 2017) and their focus on just…read moreserving the best street tacos and nachos with the cheese whiz sauce is incredible. They have a small simple counter to the left of the truck so you can stuff your gullet right there next to what is a nicely kept but unassuming food truck in front of a Japanese specialty auto shop. It's cash only, but there's Chase and BofA pretty close by if you need an ATM. Parking is limited to Fair Oaks unless you wanna walk past all those antique shops up North on Fair Oaks towards this other taco truck which I like less than this one! There's an interesting Santa statue on the store to the right of this truck that I always think about. All of the taco meats are good. I don't even like cabeza, lengua, or chicharron but it is delectable here. They have pollo, carne asada, and carnitas too. There's also a pineapple beverage, horchata, or Coke cans to drink. It's a simple menu but a strong one.

    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.

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    Playa Del Carmen Seafood & Grill

    Playa Del Carmen Seafood & Grill

    4.2
    (199 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Mercado - Pasadena

    Mercado - Pasadena

    4.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    1.9 mi
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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.

    My family and I stopped by Mercado for Happy Hour last week. It was my mom's second time going to…read morethe Happy Hour that same week. She really loved the guacamole, the pork tacos, and the fish tacos. We also ordered the ceviche, but the standouts were definitely the tacos and the guacamole. Highly recommend the happy hour and grabbing a seat outdoors or inside to watch any games going on! The service was fantastic - they took our order and almost immediately delivered the food after. They also checked in multiple times with us - if the food didn't come out right after, they went to go check on it for us. Great place - we'll be back!

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

    Chronic Tacos

    4.0
    (132 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    Solid taco spot. Nothing fancy and probably not the best taco you'll find in Los Angeles, but…read moredefinitely above average and a nice change of pace. The food was tasty, the experience was easy, and sometimes that's exactly what you're looking for. Not necessarily a destination restaurant, but a good option when you're in the area and craving some tacos.

    When we first walked in we had to wait until she finished filling up giant buckets of ice. When…read moreshe finally came to take our order, she seemed annoyed and frustrated. We were eating there when another customer came in and was waiting for over 7 minutes with the employee not acknowledging her at all. She eventually just left. Another couple walked in, also waited 5 minutes until she came to assist from the back. While the customer was saying her order, the employee got a personal call while dealing with the food, answered and was preparing the food while on her phone call. I have a video snipped of this interaction. As we were finishing about to leave, another customer came in and was waiting for over 5 min. The entire restaurant can see and hear her on the phone. Something about another employee not coming in and it was just her and that she had done everything. When the customer tried to get her attention she motioned hold on with her hand. I completely understand it sucks when a co worker calls out. But that was a bit much. No wonder this place is always dead. No one would want to come back after this experience.

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    Beautiful artwork!
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    Chronic Tacos truck
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    Villa's Tacos

    Villa's Tacos

    4.4
    (1.1k reviews)
    6.2 mi
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    100% BEST LA TACOS! There is a reason why they were on the 2026 Superbowl Halftime show…read more I recently did a taco tour and well VILLAS HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK! It is just favor, beyond flavor, beyond flavor. Yes the tacos Trios both meat or vegan, or just one taco is more pricey than the usual taco truck, but there is a reason. The portions! They are generous. The box is made of paper, not styrofoam. Cheese, yes please, but with or without it is great. The tacos are hand made blue corn tortilla, real guacamole, the cheese. They don't skimp, and with their Jamaica pink onion toppings that are sweet.... it just all goes together so well. A fiesta in you mouth just like the party going on inside the store. I do worry about the people cooking and working there. I hope they are wearing ear plugs or hearing protection because it is LOUD! Be prepared. The line goes fast, it is worth the wait. I LOVE VILLAS! they taste delicious, the ingredients are fresh... just BOMB Comparing to pool party taco man and tacos 1986 which I ate recently. Villas is the winner

    Good food and came out quick too! Too expensive imo but they're friendly and efficient. They have a…read morevariety of bottled / canned drinks, plus aguas frescas. Got the piña for a drink but it tasted pretty watered down so I wouldn't get that again. It's super loud inside with music blasting, so if you're hard of hearing you may have difficulty hearing them while ordering. My partner had to yell to order just to communicate over the music LOL They have flan and cheesecake for dessert which I'd love to try in the future!

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    Villa's trio
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    3.3
    (1.8k reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    Not a hidden treasure, I think most of us have heard of, or been to a King Taco, it's a long…read morestanding franchise and for good reason. I just wanted to give a shout out to the one in Pasadena, consistently delicious citrus marinated Carne Asada tacos and burritos, with a superb salsa verde, so good. And I wanted to point out the excellent customer service of both Daniel who prepared my food and Ryan. Good job, keep making the customers feel welcomed and making good food. Much appreciated.

    I ordered 2 Tamales and 1 Sope…read more I am 1000% But Jose on Sunday argued, gaslit me, that i only ordered 1 tamale and 1 sope. Super simple fix. Don't gaslight the customer. If you make a mistake, own up to it. Fix it. I ended up just ordering another to which the Masa was actually fresh. Completely different from the first Tamale. I ask him if i can speak with a manager. He told me their is no store manager. I ask the shift manager and he attempted to song and dance around it as well. Well we dont have a manager, then its well we do today, but tomorrow no. I could have taken my money elsewhere if this is how I am going to be played with. Another elderly customer behind me asked why the same guy Jose.. why did you charge me $6 for salsa when all i wanted was the little ones? I have been coming to this location for over 10 years. Ordering the same exact thing. That means, every single time i walk in through that door.. i already know what i am ordering. So respectfully do not, gaslight the customer.

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    Seating area
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