wow ended up here late-ish after a show at Healing Center of…read morethe Universe brother and husband split super nachos carne asada guacamole nachos omg i only had a few bites cuz they snarfed it down so fast but it was DELICIOUS FRESH TASTY didn't match the signage covering up the windows we were pleasantly surprised!! people going to live music down the street should know about this place!!

I used to like this place , I mean service is no longer a priority…read more The hash browns tasted like they had been sitting there since early morning . The eggs were good, the bacon was cooked (no crisp) it was ok. It's a diner that isn't so great It was ok No real ambience Just disappointed Ps when the server asked if everything was okay I responded with it is soso He simply walked away as if it made no difference. SMH

Very solid joint - the chicken was juicy and well seasoned, sides were good, and the prices are…read moregreat. I got the 4 piece combo and can tell you you'd probably get half of that for the price at most other spots. The sides were on point too (got mac salad and corn on the cob). Bonus points for including enough salsa and tortillas without me even asking. A great spot if you feel like some grilled chicken or if you want something affordable.

I drive by this place pretty often and after a while I couldn't help but notice that there were a…read morelot of well-fed individuals wearing pajama pants frequenting. I shouldn't be saying this, but that has been one of the best indicators that a spot is good. DM me and I'll tell you another way to tell if the food will be good. This place is solid and has been a staple on evenings don't feel like cooking until they inevitably get bought out and the quality takes a dive. (I don't wish that on them but it has happened too many times around the 'Dena .

This review is really about the owner, Leroy. I wanted everyone to know what a kind and genuinely…read morecompassionate person he is. One of his customers accidentally drove into the wall in the parking lot. Instead of getting upset or angry, Leroy's first reaction was to make sure she was okay. I helped translate for them, and he kept reassuring her, saying, "As long as you're okay, everything else is okay." He told her not to worry about the damage because he was just happy she wasn't hurt. Seeing how shaken and upset she was, he even gave her a quick side hug to comfort her. In a situation where many people would have focused on the accident, Leroy chose kindness and empathy. That says so much about his character. It's rare to meet someone who genuinely puts people before property, and I think that's something worth recognizing and supporting.

Saw this place in a TikTok video for "top 5 black owned fried fish spots" and since my friend and I…read morehave been on a mission to find the best fried catfish in LA, we headed over to Pasadena to check it out. Fish was good but service not so much. My friend went in before me because I was taking a video wanted to shout them out on social media but when I walked in the man looked up at me stared for a little bit and went back to loading the fish. I stood there looking at the menu he still never said anything. I finally walked over to my friend and asked if he acknowledged him when he came in and he said yes. I was ready to walk out but he wanted to stay. We decided on what we wanted and walked over to order and I swear it felt like he didn't want to hear what I had to say it was almost like I shouldn't be speaking let the man order and handle it. If that wasn't the case it's definitely the vibe I got. I asked him could he fry my fish hard he mumbled something and looked to my friend for his order. Guest what my fish wasn't fried hard......Lol Overall the food was good and prices were great but the service will keep me from returning.

The fish chicharon is one of the best tacos I've ever had. The people were funny and friendly. The…read morechips and guac were also fire! The fish chicharon is a really special taco, one of a kind.

I used to work in Long Beach area and there was a very large branch of this shop, which was always…read morepacked and absolutely delicious on every front. I have tried a few other branches in the San Gabriel Valley are but sadly the food was not comparable. I somehow ended up with a soggy fish taco, even if I ate it seconds after receiving it. It was an extremely hot day yesterday and I drove by this branch and thought an Agua Fresca and fish taco would be perfect as a snack in the heat They were fairly busy, but service was so efficient and attentive. I thought the woman who helped me provided very high quality service for a fast casual restaurant. I took most of my order to go, but mentioned I would eat the fish taco there. I wanted to have it while it was still crispy, but mainly wanted to stay in the air-conditioned room a bit longer. Instead of calling out my number, they actually brought the food to the table where I was sitting and provided all kinds of wonderful condiments. The taco was a bit on the smaller side compared to what I have had at this shop, but I did get their Tuesday discounted special, so perhaps you are meant to order several. It wasn't the crispy is to fish taco I have had, but it was good and the fish was extremely fresh. The green salsa, pickled onions, yellow chile and all the toppings on the taco were just delicious and the tortillas were very good. The menu says they are handmade. I don't always eat double tortillas on tacos, but ate this entire taco. I always get the cucumber lime Agua Fresca with Chia seeds at this place. The one I had yesterday was not as sweet as the one in Long Beach and I absolutely love that. I don't order these drinks much due to the high sugar content and usually add extra ice and water it down to tone down the sweetness. I did not have to do anything in this case. I also ordered a Sonora taco which I ate later in the evening. Even after sitting for hours and being reheated, it tasted just like you. The flower tortilla was so tasty with perfect texture. It had some thin, sliced beef that covered the whole diameter of the taco as well as two shrimp on top. It also had cabbage and melted cheese, as well as other toppings, included a very herbal salsa. I thought it was supposed to have avocado, but I did not get any on mine. It was quite filling for a taco and extremely satisfying. I definitely found my new branch of this shop to go to.

I've been missing out on this one as I have driven by this long standing Thai restaurant so many…read moretimes. I wish I had tried it years ago! Wow what great authentic northern Thai cuisine with all the favorites plus and extensive seafood menu. Cozy modern nice clean interior. Generous Thai teas and drinks. And the Thai food is definitely the best in the Pasadena area! I have tried every Thai place in the area and I wish I had tried this one first. Super friendly family service and such great prices for some of the best food quality and ingredients with generous size portions. Now I know why there are so many to go pick up drivers continuously coming in to pick up food from here. Plenty of underground garage parking accessible from Los Robles side. A gem of a restaurant! Best Thai all around! Great lunch specials too!!!

Fresh, delicious food. Absolutely loved everything we ordered. The Orange beef was tender and the…read morebatter was light . Honey walnut shrimp also had a light batter. Yang chow rice is tasty and fluffy. Sio Mai was also extremely good. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food.

My first time trying Fair Oaks Burger. It came to my attention after learning it survived the Eaton…read moreFire, while all its immediate neighbours perished. Four stars for the food and a fifth star for their survival and post-fire support for Altadena's recovery and rebuilding. Fair Oaks Burger is a long-standing institution, owned by a Korean family. The physical structure looks like a typical fast-food place, complete with a drive-through window, but it's smaller than most corporate fast-food restaurants. The indoor dining area has maybe 6 tables and a counter. There's an outdoor patio. I don't think the drive-through has a speaker to place your order; you order and pick up at the window. There's a single restroom, quite clean when I visited. The menu has a large selection of traditional burger fare, plus some Chinese and Mexican items. They have a breakfast menu too. I visited shortly after their 7 am opening. The full menu was available at that hour; I think breakfast stops in the afternoon. Here's what I ordered: 1) Chicken taco plate. Two tacos with rice and beans. I asked for crispy tacos, $1 extra. The taco shells appeared to be pre-fried and then filled, but the chicken and veggies were fine. The rice was appropriately orange-coloured but lacked flavour. The beans were good. 2) Chicken chow mein. Decent noodles and chicken with fresh veggies. 3) Egg roll. Quite large, filled with lots of veggies. Comes with a sweet chili sauce. 4) Onion rings. Perhaps a frozen product, but good quality and decent-sized serving. 5) Fried zucchini. Large, thick slices of zucchini, sliced on the diagonal so they were even larger, breaded and fried. The batter was different from the onion ring batter, more crisp. Served with ranch. One of the best fried zucchini dishes I've had from a burger joint. Only Pharos in Alhambra is as memorable (their zucchini is cut in wedges). Service was very friendly. I've found a new old place to support in Altadena.

Came here with my friend, who is an Altadena resident, and they told me this place is well-known…read moreamong the locals. I couldn't believe how extensive the menu was. Besides burgers, they offer cheesesteaks, Chinese food, Mexican food, and even Thai curry! I was amazed. The restaurant is Asian-owned, which gave me confidence in trying something from their Chinese food menu. However, I ended up sticking with a traditional burger combo, even though I was really tempted to try the Thai curry. I saw someone order it, but they only had the vegan version available because they had run out of chicken. I'll save the Thai curry for my next visit when the chicken version is available. The portion looked big as well. The burger was freshly made and came with avocado. It was high quality and very delicious. The fries were decent as well. I also want to mention that the restroom was exceptionally clean. You can often tell a lot about a restaurant's hygiene standards by the condition of its restroom. Just note that the restroom entrance is located outside rather than inside the restaurant. If you're in the Altadena area, please consider supporting this local business. You won't be disappointed by the food.

OMG, this place is such a hidden gem! I had the menudo, and it was absolutely amazing! My hubby…read morehad the huevos a la Mexicana--simple, delicious, and full of flavor. And the coffee was AMAZING! I loved it so much that I had to take some home. The customer service was excellent--truly top-tier! The place itself was also super cute and had such a cozy vibe. I definitely recommend this little gem! We will absolutely be coming back.

The food was delicious. Ambiance very pleasant. Customer service was very good. Very happy with our…read morefood! Tasty! Clean bathrooms and they have their own parking. Totally recommend.

How dare anyone give this place less than 5 stars!…read more Don't @ me, everyone is entitled to their experiences, which are clearly not all great. Anyhoo... Having just moved to Pasadena from San Francisco, I have been exploring the food scene all-around. These kinds of places are a dying breed everywhere as gentrification and conglomerates take over more and more of the food landscape. Why you should patronize this place: locally owned, family run, great food, and hella cheap. The owner (I think he's the owner) was so friendly and knew the orders of many of the locals who came in while I was eating. The front person was great as well. I ordered the 1/4 dark with fries and it was great. Chicken was juicy and the shoestring fries crisped up just right. This is on my go-to list and it should be on yours.

What a hidden gem just off of Colorado Blvd. The chicken was super flavorful, the atmosphere was…read morefun and down to earth. Met the owners and some regulars! Found the place on Yelp, it was a nice super dinner without the fancy pretentious extras!! Me and my wife loved every bite!!