The food was good, but the taco seem a bit small for the price. Maybe you're paying for the higher in beauty costs, but the price of two tacos would be the price of a burrito somewhere else. read more

Came here for breakfast, parking was super easy. The staff was super friendly and help me place my order. I got a breakfast taco and the side potatoes with iced coffee. The staff came up to me an offered a free refill on the iced coffee, which was amazing customer service. Plenty of seating inside or outside. The food tasted great, and came out quick. Excellent~!!! read more

This place brings back the spirit of Texas to California Since I moved out here I have looked for breakfast tacos and they are ok at best but this place nails it. Fresh made tortillas, eggs cooked right, solid brisket and a large variety of of tacos. The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant. Highly recommend giving them a try read more

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Not sure how their most popular item with the brisket is appetizing. The brisket is consistently so dry I have to add salsa for me to continue chewing it. I wonder if they even taste their cooking before serving it. Great space to sit and eat, counter is order and sit with a number. read more

Gotta say that I love HomeState!! especially this location with Daniel and Anthony! the new brisket being smoked is MY FAV omgggg. The atmosphere and workers are beyond incredible and on top of everything! Smoked Brisket is the way to go!!! read more

Came in here as was looking for a some good breakfast tacos and had heard about this place on Yelp! Reviews prior. Was also grabbing a nice Cappucino from Stumptown next door so pulled up to check it out. A diverse menu with lots of breakfast and post breakfast options. Loved the set up and feel of restaurant. Open and airy with staff friendly and attentive. Ordered a variety of tacos - the neche, comal and blanco. Also ordered a side of tortilla chips because they looked good. Food came out after a few minutes and took it to go. Really enjoyed the comal and blanco...each packed with flavors. Great for breakfast tacos. The Neche was good and beans great but a bit heavy on the beans but it was good nonetheless. Tortillas were also amazing..homemade and so tasty...Oh and the chips! Well made...crispy not oily...well worth it. I already want to go back...this is a spot i ll be revisiting for breakfast although I see they have a bar which would be great for post work...check em out!! read more

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Was not my cup of tea. Needed flavor and heavy, heavy use of condiments. I loved the flour tortilla, but overall they are known for their breakfast tacos. Ordered: 1. Tijuana Panthers 4/5 - Best by far but I had amazing brisket so the brisket fell short of my expectations 2. Trinity 3/5 - Cheese was not melted, but a good breakfast option. I can see why people like this 3. Potato 2/5 - Cold and same breakfast potatoes 4. Picadillo 3/5 - Tasted Tomato Sauce 5. Chicken 2/5 - very bland The green and red sauce did not help amp up the flavor. I squeezed so much and got so little taste pay off read more

HomeState - Please give these flavor - Tacos Near Me - Pasadena, California

Lighter fare for a heavy world. Quick, easy and tasty food that's not served in monstrous proportions. No one really NEEDS that much food, anyhow. What you do need is a healthy, delicious hot something-or-other to do the trick. Home State has it down with a variety of offerings. Some of which even give back to the local marching band. I had THE TRINITY which was taco-ish in nature, but the fresh flour tortilla was so fat, so fluffy, it masqueraded as a burrito. Add a hunk of avocado to make it that much better. Try the TORTILLA CHIPS. Wash 'em down with an ice cold Modelo. Grab a number, hit the patio and relax in a state of bliss. A state of relaxation. A state...of home. read more

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This place is awesome! I've been to this location as well as the Hollywood location. The inside is very airy with high ceilings and you can see right into the open kitchen. The staff is always friendly and there is plenty of seating both inside and outside. Their tacos are amazing! The brisket is seasoned very well and it always tender. They give you a good amount of it as well- 2 tacos get me full and I can definitely eat if you know what I mean. The hibiscus limeade is delicious as well. They bring the food to your table along with a salsa verde and roja which are both delicious. Highly recommended! P.s if you like some kick, try the Vaquero taco which has pickled jalapeño inside! read more

Have been to different HomeStates through the years (including this one) and they have always been good and consistent, but today was different. We ordered pickup because we are in a hurry to get somewhere. I arrived and they were busy with a line out the door - and I was relieved I had ordered ahead. I walked to the pick up counter and there were 5/6 people standing in a circle with nobody at the counter - turns out they had been waiting there for a while waiting for someone to acknowledge them and were late to get back to work. I could see my order sitting on the counter. Then another woman came in behind me - she could see her order as well. We all stood there while multiple employees walked past us, until I eventually had enough and flagged someone down. He asked the first girls name, handed her her order, and then walked away again... like sir her whole group has orders? I saw him deliver a couple trays to people eating at tables. Another employee walked past and I said "excuse me I think the all have separate orders" - he looked at me and walked away... like huh? Haha By the time I got my order it was drenched and soggy - worse than when I order delivery. I totally get being busy but felt like the team needed to improve customer communication and just general respect of acknowledging a group forming, as well as orchestration and knowing when to help people standing in front of you versus running to tables etc. I dunno - left kinda a bad taste in my mouth. I'll keep ordering from the Sherman Oaks location but I don't think I'll be coming back to this one :/ read more

10 out of 10 they knocked it out the park . I love this place and I was my first time here ... I'll be back

This is a gem in Altadena. From the drinks to the tacos and the space, it is my new go to spot for breakfast with friends. The prices are reasonable too, but most of all the tacos themselves are truly delicious. I got a brisket taco and loved it. The tortilla is fresh, which makes it an even better taco with every bite. If I recall correctly, this restaurant is also dog friendly out in the patio! read more

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First things first, it's Tex-mex and it's good! It's not the usual Mexican tacos, so don't come here thinking that's what you're having, and you'll enjoy your food! Friendly staff. Parking is pretty limited. Indoor outdoor seating for a laid back feel. read more

Their Teex tacos are superb and their queso is my absolute favorite in all of Pasadena!

Homestate is a breakfast taco paradise, and it's hard to beat the mouthwatering morning delights they serve up. Their breakfast tacos are hands down the best I've had in California. They rival those in TX. Try their band taco specials. They are a delightful burst of flavor and super tasty. The combination of ingredients and home-made flour tortillas make them an unforgettable treat. Speaking of tortillas, the award-winning flour tortillas at HomeState are out of this world. They are light, fluffy, and the perfect vessel for the delectable fillings. The best part ... Homestate offers all these amazing breakfast options at great prices, making it not only a culinary delight but also an excellent value. read more

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First time here and I am beyond impressed!!!! Great vibes inside and out on the patio. We got a little bit of everything and it was all made to perfection and Jose took the most amazing care of us! I cannot wait to come back!!! read more

They have the best-est brisket tacos!!! Their flour tortillas are made right there and taste delicious. The parking lot is small, there's another adjacent lot to the right, and if all else fails, there's street parking. My favorite is the brisket taco...I always get two of them, thinking that I can eat them both, but then I end up taking one home for later. I also like their beans... they come topped with cheese, so yummie! Oh, you must try the Tijuana Panther taco, it's sooo tasty!!! And the hibiscus limeade is really refreshing, especially on a hot day. The place has indoor seating, as well as a cute patio with outdoor seating. Try them out...SUPPORT ALTADENA BUSINESSES! read more

Love this place! The ground beef taco, potato taco and cowboy cups are my go-to orders. Coffee and ice teas flow freely. The best part of this location though is Jose, their manager. He's so friendly and has the best vibes. read more

Cold Tacos. The tacos were cold, they were cold in Highland Park and Atwater??? Cold tacos strange? 60 bucks for cold tacos.

We've tried all of the tacos! While they are all great my favorite is the beef taco ( and potato taco) service is amazing and it is always clean and welcoming ! read more

Food is amazing! So far everything we've tried has been great. But...I understand that using real dish-ware adds to the overhead, and I just don't like eating out of cardboard boxes like you get at a ballpark. Two of us paying $50 for a scramble and drinks left me wanting at least a large plate (paper is fine) as the little bowls are ridiculous. It's a 5-star place otherwise. Also, a nitpick - place the condiments and napkins, etc. in a better spot. I had to ask as did a bunch of others while we sat at the counter. The previous biz that was there had a much better layout overall. Tidy up some of those things and I'll add another star! read more

I really enjoyed the breakfast tacos the best and I'm kinda sad that I only got 1 taco. I got the trinity and it was delicious. Good amount of egg, bacon and potato. We also got the brisket and chicken tacos. The brisket was very tender and I would rate it 3.5/5. As for the chicken, one bite and I did not love the flavor or texture, i rate it 1.5/5 sadly.The sauce they gave, the green and red makes the tacos even more yummy and put together. I also enjoyed the guacamole and chips. Only thing I feel it's alot of tomatoes, besides that is delicious. The place is a nice casual, hipster place. Love the open kitchen and you can see the cooks make all the food. There are several seatings inside and outside. I would come back here only for their breakfast tacos! read more

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After hearing about homestate brisket breakfast taco I decided to try and tbh it was only ok. It may be one of the few breakfast taco places in the area but its not something I would go back for. read more

Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Price: $ ($3-$10) I was Homestead a couple months ago and it have a lots of good reviews. Finally I have the time to check it out myself. Customer service was pretty good. You order on the counter and they bring the food to you, plain and simple. The food on the other hand was a little bit disappointing for me. I knew I should've try the breakfast tacos first before trying their quesadilla. But curiosity got the best of me and I ordered a quesadilla instead. The portion was a bit small for a quesadilla that cost me $9. The shredded beef was dry and it was bland. All that I can taste is the cheese and the tortilla. The salsa was okay, maybe perfect for some because it's not spicy at all. I would probably would come back to try their breakfast tacos, but by any means avoid the quesadilla. read more

HomeState - Brisket Quesadilla was a disappointment. - Tacos Near Me - Pasadena, California

My partner & I have been going here since this place first opened. It used to be great but it has gone way downhill. They have lost a lot of the employees that made this place great. Families treat it like a playground & let their kids run around everywhere. It used to be such a cozy spot to hangout. The food is great but the environment is lacking. With rats in the patio & a particular employee that treats you passive aggressively when your child doesn't give her attention, I'd rather take my food to go. But honestly I'd rather just eat somewhere else. read more

Homestate is a nice tex-mex restaurant now with several locations. They have grown a bit over the last several years and that is well deserved. This Pasadena / Altadena location has a nice, but small, outdoor seating area and a small, somewhat cramped and difficult to maneuver parking lot. The food as always is great, with a mixture of breakfast and standard tacos. My personal favorites are the Lonestar Miga (eggs cheese and brisket) as well as the Emos taco (vegetarian black bean - but don't sleep on it, as a carnivore I still find this one of their best). This location recently catered our daughter's sixth birthday party and it was very popular. You can't go wrong with Homestate. The team has done a great job and deserve all of their success. They also recently added a loyalty program and app, that, despite a few bugs, works well and adds value. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance / Facility: 4/5 Value: 4/5 read more

The best comfort food! I'm sad that I had gallbladder issues and couldn't enjoy it to the fullest, but I loved the food I enjoyed (migas, a taco, and hibiscus limeade) and my friends did as well. read more

We tried a couple tacos, the Frito pie and the potatoes. All were yummy! We'll be back. Parking is a bit tough. If you find street parking-grab it! read more

Love this place for so many reasons. Delicious food, great service, immaculate vibes. Get the salsas. All of them. Get the chips. Get the brisket... it's all great! read more

Their tacos are some of the best around, so fresh and flavorful. The potato taco has to be my favorite of all time! Was also amazing to see this business support the community after the LA wildfires. Parking here can get a bit difficult with their small lot, but usually manageable read more

The NICEST staff in Pasadena. You can tell they're happy, well trained/compensated, and dedicated to a quality product and experience. The flour tortillas are fresh made on site and in sight. The summer tea is an arnold palmer with mint 11/10. The eggs are fresh and youre missing out if you havent tried the cookie coffee. Today popped in for a paloma and cookie and it's the perfect spicy, salty, sweet duo. Dont be intimidated by the line, theyre quick or you can pre-order your dine in from their app (and gain points for rewards.) read more

HomeState - Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie & Big Spicy Paloma - Tacos Near Me - Pasadena, California

First time visit, and my meal was just as tasty as I remember tex mex food from San Antonio. Loved the CHICANO BATMAN and fresh coffee. Very clean and relaxing atmosphere. Parking was kinda challenging, but lucky to find street availability. Definitely will be back to try more menu items. Thanks for a GREAT meal. read more

A couple of very cute moments occurred this weekend over at Homestate, Pasadena. I just purchased a condo, so now it's Kristina's turn and she's home shopping out there on the east side of town. And having girl-fun is always a good idea, lol. First, Kristina bit Into her breakfast burrito and said it's so good, it's obscene. See photo reference attached. Two, she decided to have eggs and be a "cheating vegan." I mean, so much to love here in this one human, in this one paragraph. The service was beyond excellent, we sat down were offered water and any amenities we needed. Very thoughtful, thank you. And there is parking! I Iove that! I mean Bc besides yr home, yr car is yr next most expensive asset. The decor and small details are always a delight. Little toys abound, and vintage art always steals my heart. And I always stick to my tried and true emo's vegan tacos. I just add some hot sauce to it, and I'm good to go. I think next, I'm going to check out the playa vista location. It's right here by me in Venice Beach. The vegan taco fun continues, thanks Homestate. read more

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Tex-Amex feel 100%! We ordered a couple breakfast tacos, and they were pretty good. However, we felt that each taco didn't have enough seasoning. But adding their salsa (red and green) was really tasty! The guac and the queen were both good. This place is nice to grab a quick bite, sit and chat with friends, and enjoy your meal. You order and pay, then you sit. So you don't have servers bugging you every so often. Personally I love breakfast, so having a spot where I can grab an egg, and bacon taco is awesome! Important to note: these tacos are literally the size of mini-burritos!!! They are decently sized for tacos. read more

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Very good but don't order delivery via DoorDash, food was stone cold when it arrived but still tasty

Food was super good! The tacos were simple but delish! The service was great, ordered and food came out quick. Not that much of a wait to get your food. The ambiance was nice and homey feel with the long benches to eat on. Definitely going back. read more

HomeState - 3 Trinity tacos, Loaded Queso, Chips, and Chorizo Miga - Tacos Near Me - Pasadena, California

Fun cheerful atmosphere inside and out with open seating. Enjoyed a Paloma, and it was very spicy as billed, but the booze bargain are $5 Shiner Bocks. Great with generous pile of chips, queso and salsa. Enjoyed potato, brisket, chicken and picadillo tacos; some with flour and others with corn tortillas. The flour tortillas were the winner as the corn were not very durable and fell apart. Also enjoyed a brisket quesadilla, but a little heavy. Small parking lot and street parking. read more

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Date of visit: December 23, 2022 Parking: Small lot in front of the restaurant and then a small ramp from the small lot to their side parking lot. It's a tight turn into the side parking lot from the small front lot, so be careful with the yellow poles when making your way over! Seating: There is indoor and outdoor seating available. Food and Drinks: Potato Taco in a Flour Tortilla I was expecting the potato to be fluffy when biting into it, but they ended up being like home style potatoes that were steak fries thick. It tasted good, but was not what I was expecting or hoping for. Trinity Taco in a Flour Tortilla This was surprisingly really good and would have been down getting two of these instead of the potato taco. Arnold Palmer First round had more ice tea than lemonade, but my to-go version was definitely the right amount of lemonade to ice tea :) Experience: My friends and I decided to have brunch at this place before going to a nearby thrift store. They had a small basket filled with umbrellas outside for their patrons to use if they were waiting out in the sun for seating to be available. But it wasn't that busy when we came Friday morning. The place is so adorable inside and the cashier helping us was very friendly and highly suggested we get the tacos in their flour tortillas, which definitely made the tacos tasty. We had multiple staff checking in on us and getting us refills and making sure we were doing well in our little corner of the restaurant. Usually, if staff is too friendly and do a lot of table checks it makes me fee uncomfortable because I am not use to it in all restaurants that we go to. But definitely a plus for service since they really care about their customers and even asked if we wanted to take our last drink refills to go. I am definitely excited to bring the hubby here in the future! read more

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I've been to the original location in Hollywood, and this one in Pasadena tastes just as good. On a Saturday at 10am, there was plenty of free street parking and space in their small parking lot. Breakfast is served all day. The restaurant is small, but feels spacious due to the open concept kitchen. Bar seating, tables for 2-4, and communal tables are available. Outside the dining hall, there is patio seating with some shade. The wooden furniture, bright natural light, and wall art give off a warm feel. Homestate is known for its housemade flour tortillas, but I also tried the regular corn. The flour was superior in my opinion, especially when warm. The tortilla was pillowy soft, with some chew and good flavor. The corn tortilla was also soft, but lacking in corn flavor. - Pecos taco ($5). Delicious! Tender shredded brisket and juicy scrambled egg. It tasted even better with the red and green sauces. - Brazos ($3.50). Taste was okay. There was more stuff in this taco than I expected, including sliced potatoes; I think mashed would have been better. The synergy between the rest of the toppings (cheese, guacamole, lettuce, jalapeno and pico de gallo) was inexplicably lacking. - Loaded Queso ($10). Filled with the works: a core of tomatoes, ground beef or beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream surrounded by creamy cheese. It seems like too much in one cheese dip, but it somehow works. Though the consistency is thin, the dip is flavorful. The queso looks atrocious if you mix it all up, so try to scoop everything in one bite. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place out for a while! They have outdoor and indoor seating. You order inside before getting a table. We sat at the bar area In front of where they make the tortillas and food! It's awesome to see how they make fresh tortillas for the tacos. We ordered some breakfast tacos and some regular tacos, chips and guac! The guacamole was delicious! Tasted so fresh and yummy! The tacos were nothing spectacular and neither were their salsas. The service was great though. So many workers that passed by asked if we were good or if we needed anything. I really wished I would have liked the food better but my husband and I didn't think it was anything special. read more

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