Fantastic food. For real. 10 out of 10. Service was over the top good and the place was busy…read more Highly recommend chile rellenos and the enchilada soup. Was so good we ordered nachos as encore. Loved late hours too. Happy hour in effect before 6 and after 10 on week days. We'll be back.

Hands down, the best thing on the menu has to be the buffalo fries. I ordered them with both meats,…read moreal pastor and asada, and they were amazing. The bowl was very filling with all the fries and meat, and the toppings and sauce were a great combo. I would definitely go back just for that. The chips and salsa were also good. The salsa had just the right amount of mild heat with a fresh taste. The beer battered avocado tacos were decent, but in hindsight we should have gone with a protein style taco instead. With the deep fried avocado, it was a bit overpowering, and I noticed a slight aftertaste. It was a little disappointing that the horchata tasted watered down and more like a powdered mix rather than freshly made, but we understand that is not the main attraction. The environment is more for those who enjoy the bar life, so it can get pretty noisy. The food was good, just not our style.

We had dinner at Javier's last night, and while the décor was beautiful and the service was fine,…read morethe food didn't meet expectations for a $$$ restaurant. My chicken was dry and tasteless, and my group found their dishes spicy but lacking flavor. The restaurant was also very loud, which made it hard to enjoy our meal. Overall, the experience didn't match the price.

I visited the Pasadena location of Javier's on 06/03/2026 at 5pm with a party of two. This is my…read morefirst visit to this restaurant. I am a bit stunned about the amount of negative reviews. I tend to believe that the more "upscale" a restaurant tends to swing, the more critical you tend to be of the reviews. I don't necessarily think it is fair to judge a place on criteria you wouldn't judge a more economical restaurant on. With that said, I give my experience 5 stars. First off, you enter and the space is just absolutely stunning. The design, aesthetic, beauty, live plants, open windows, the two bars. Everything was amazing and beautiful. When we came early at 5pm, the restaurant was pretty empty; however, by the time we left at 7:15pm, it was pretty darn full, and that should speak volumes for a Wednesday night. Our server for the evening was Ivan. Ivan was very efficient, pleasant, attentive and was around when we needed him to be. They do bring out complimentary chips and salsa. Our table shared an order of the Guacamole. The guacamole was delicious, pure and simple. It was well worth the money spent. Our table also shared the Ensalada De Asada. It was some delicious greens with skirt steak, avocado, cucumber, onions, tomatoes, gorgonzola and an absolutely fabulous honey mustard vinaigrette. For my entree, I had the Enchilada's De Camaron, or shrimp enchiladas. It was so yummy. They were two large enchilada's with a delicious butter sauce, a generous amount of shrimp and cheese with some sour cream or crema on top. So yummy. For dessert, we shared an order of the churros, which was equally delicious. Overall, we had an excellent experience. May I recommend two things that could have been improved upon and one suggestion for the future. #1 - It took several attempts to get silverware for our table. I think this should have already been on the table, or given by the host upon being seated. #2 - Please take care of water refills. Water was not refilled unless we specifically asked. And my one suggestion is to consider a green salsa as well with the complimentary chips and salsa. Overall, this was an excellent visit and I would most certainly visit again in the future.

I've been seeing this place for the past few months on my drive to City of Hope so today I finally…read moredecided to make a stop and I am glad I did. The menu has different varieties of tacos soup,seafood and breakfast items. I opted for posole since I went as soon as they opened at 9am. Now let me clarify. I am a posole connoisseur, so I am very picky when it comes to my posole. I can say with my ENTIRE chest that this by far was the best I've ever had. Posole was super clean, the broth was soooooo flavorful I did not even want to add anything to it! The meat omg was so fresh and the restaurant did not even skimp on the meat I had chunks in my bowl which was a bonus. The owners/workers were very sweet and delightful every time I looked up at them working they ran over stating if I needed anything. I cannot wait to return and try other items on their menu!

I felt the service was great, I felt like my companion was asking too much questions. I'd like to…read morecome back and try other stuff. What I ordered the chili relleno was good. I would have said great, but the garnish overwhelmed the good stuff. Of course, I just swept it away. Underneath the garnish, the chile was fresh and crunchy. The enchilada, I liked as well, except it had cheese instead of meat that I thought I asked for. I have been to this place before, but it is nicely decorated now . It's a hole in the wall I would take a date at or family. Prices are prevailing rates, median.

Another hole-the-wall Mexican restaurant that needs a well-deserve recognition. The inside is clean…read more& not stuffy like other small diners. In fact, their air-conditioning was a reprieve from a hot day when we walked in. Alex greeted us with his friendly smile & very attentive to us even giving us some extra beans & radish to go. The various meat in the tacos were fresh & tender seasoned well, not overly salty & not spicy for the taste of a non-Mexican consumer. I would recommend people to try this place as it is one of a few family-owned establishments that really worth trying.

I was looking for a breakfast place in Covina and checked Yelp, decided to give them a try. My son…read moreand I came in on a Saturday around 11am. There was only one table taken, very clean and you can either order on a tablet or at the counter. The lady who took out order was friendly and explained her most popular items. We choose the birria quesadilla with a small consomé, chilaquiles verdes con huevo, agua de horchata and an agua mitad de pepino y mitad piña as as she recommended. The service was fast, food taste fresh. The chilaquiles were too soggy for my liking. I prefer crunchy tortilla chips, the salsa was ok- not spicy and the egg wasn't scrambled as I asked for. Rice and beans were good. The birria quesadillas was decent, nothing out of this world. The horchata was not good, it tasted powdery - it kind of tasted like a gelatina. The agua de pepino mix was good. Refreshing and not too sweet. I don't think I would be coming back here. I wasn't very impressed.

Cute little spot, very clean and open space…read more We got there right when they opened for breakfast. My husband got the chilaquiles, he has they were flavorful and the chips were crispy & everything was fresh. I ordered the enchiladas, the sauce was tasty and the chicken was delicious. I was worried it would be boiled chicken but the chicken had onions and good spices. The rice was so yummy!! The margarita was a good size, perfectly sweet and the chamoy rim was a yummy touch. We were the only people in the restaurant, they open at 9 & we got there at 9:03. The waitress was friendly and attentive. We will be back for their $6 Monday Margarita specials and to try other dishes. The food tasted pretty authentic and the price point was great. Chilaquiles with rice & beans $12 (+$6 for meat) Enchiladas $18 Margarita $6 (Monday special)

Early this year our visit to Origen Mexican Cuisine....We decided to dine in instead of takeout,…read morethe carne en su jugo was absolutely packed with flavor, warm, savory, and the kind of dish that feels like true comfort food. Perfect! The wine-based cantarito paloma was a fun twist on a classic and beautifully presented. Great balance of citrus and spice with that Tajín rim but would prefer tequila instead of the fake stuff lol JUST SAYING... Service was friendly, not too attentive but ok, the ambiance was relaxed and catered to our kiddo by putting on a movie for him that was kind of them.... A great spot in San Dimas for some somewhat authentic mexican flavors....we would give it another shot again... see what else we try next time.

10/10 recommend! Had the green chilaquiles & added the carne asada, they were delicious. The agua…read morede Jamaica was perfect & not overly sweet. This place has a family friendly feel. They follow up and ask how you're doing constantly and make sure your cup isn't empty.

Came here for the first time, and i have to say i will definitely be back! From the outside, it's a…read moresmall easy to miss place, but once you walk in you're met with immense warmth and comfort. Lulu was helping us out that day and she was the sweetest ever! She definitely made our experience much more enjoyable. She introduced herself to us, answered our questions and even chatted with us. As for food, i got the pollo en mole, and it was delicious! It has such a very authentic taste. It almost makes you feel as if you're eating at a family's home. Also, before your food comes, they start you off with chips and salsa, and some beans. which are so delicious! I will definitely be back, and i most definitely recommend to anyone looking for authentic, mexican food. It won't disappoint!

Good food Family friendly…read more Great for group gatherings full bar service Very Friendly employees

I'm not an expert on Mexican food, but I did enjoy my experience at El Camichin in Covina. I was…read moredebating between this one and Casa Moreno down the street, but this one looked less brunchy. I'm glad I made the right decision. On a Sunday afternoon, there was a short wait for a party of two. They were certainly busy with all the outdoor tables full too. When we got seated, they gave us some of the best tortilla chips and salsa I've ever had. I would go back just to eat this again. The menu is very extensive, but ultimately I decided to share the Supremo molcajete $31. There was so much food that we couldn't finish all of it. It came with guacamole, rice, and beans on the side. They also brought out warm tortillas. The best part of the meal was the singer. He would choose songs from his phone and then just sing casually into the mic. He didn't even go around asking for tips, like they do in Mexico City! Street parking (free) Bathroom in the back Outdoor seating available Big groups are ok, but space is tight

Love, Lupita's. It seems every time I come here I have…read moreexcellent service and the food is as fresh as fresh can be. The owner is so grateful to have people coming in. He always takes care of all of his customers as if they were family. Myself and my coworkers always come here for lunch regularly. No matter what you come here for whether it's soup on a rainy day or enchiladas and a hard taco you are sure to have a great meal. If you're ever in Pasadena, wanna stop by? Give lupita's a try you won't be disappointed.

We came specifically for the shrimp cocktail after hearing great things from our neighborhood…read morecommunity. This was actually our second attempt, the first time we showed up on a Saturday afternoon they were closed, despite their online hours saying otherwise. We gave them the benefit of the doubt and came back. Service was okay. The food? Disappointing. The shrimp cocktail was the whole reason we made the trip. It tasted watered down, had no seasoning, no lemon, and still had shell on the shrimp. It genuinely tasted like a pre-made Costco cocktail in red dyed water. The fajita plate (shrimp, beef, and chicken) was passable but nothing special. What really ended it for us were the hidden fees. We ordered the fajita plate $30 (+ taxes) a massive spread with a separate plate of rice and beans and they brought out THREE corn tortillas. THREE... I am Mexican. I have eaten at hundreds of restaurants in my lifetime and have never been given only three tortillas for a plate that size. We asked for more tortillas and were charged $4 with zero warning. It's not about the money it's the principle. The charge was never disclosed. When I brought it up with the owner, Lupita, she was dismissive and couldn't explain the reasoning it's not even homemade tortillas. You can literally buy 90 tortillas for $4 at a grocery store! She took off one of the charges but kept the other $2. Meanwhile, they offer unlimited chips and complimentary salsa without blinking. The inconsistency is baffling. We genuinely wanted to support this family-run restaurant we loved seeing the family come in together. But the disrespect during that conversation made it impossible to leave on good terms. Do yourself a favor and drive about a 1.5 miles down the street to El Metate. Their large shrimp cocktail is $15, is so flavorful, and the staff treats you like family. Their pozole is outstanding too. We found them on our first failed attempt to come here and we'll be going back to them exclusively from now on. We will never return to Lupita's and made it clear to not go there in our community thread with 15K people. Unless you like hidden fees and mediocre tasteless overpriced food then this is your place otherwise...don't come here.

My husband and I are heading home after a very satisfying late night dinner at our local favorite…read morerestaurant in Whittier. Whatever time we go- breakfast, lunch, or dinner- the servers are ALWAYS friendly and fabulous! Tonight happens to be Mother's Day weekend. There were lots of big groups/parties but it didn't feel like we had to wait that long for our server to get our order to our table. What made it even more memorable was the Mariachi band playing in the background. The food was again fantastic and very satisfying! We had a big bowl of fideo, a tacos papas, shrimp ceviche and the special calabacita entree. That last item was surprisingly homey and delicious!

Food- Not your run of the mill Mexican restuarant. Very much fine dining with the utmost of…read morequality, freshness and unique flavor profile, but without the pomp and circumstances. To start, the complimentary chips and salsa was warm to the touch and with a delicate balance of spice and heat. My shrimp was cooked to tender goodness and given a numerous amount to quench my hunger. The flavors was one that I haven't had, but wanted more of. Spicy, but not overbearing. Hard to describe; unwittingly delicious. Rice - flavorful, but a bit chintzy. Service - attentive and not overbearing Cost - substantial appropriate. Cleanliness- show room quality Parking - 10-15 spots on site

Kalaveras is my friend's birthday go-to spot because they always deliver on reasonable prices,…read moredelicious food, and exceptional service. They went all out for her birthday and they also worked with us to make sure that her birthday cake was brought out during the happy birthday song! Our server cracked jokes the entire night and made sure we got sauces and water whenever we needed. As for the food, we started with the Kala Sampler, which has asada nacho bites, chicken buffalo wings, potato and chicken tinga, and taquito dorados. The Kala Sampler is good for four people so order accordingly if you have a bigger party. My hubby and I shared the parillada, which had multiple meats that can be put into either a corn or flour tortilla along with rice and beans. For meat, we had marinated steak, chicken breast, seasoned shrimp, cactus, and chorizo. My favorite was the seasoned shrimp. The steak felt dry to me but everything was still good and flavorful with the molcajete salsa, which tasted like sweet tomato. We were not able to finish and had to take most of this home because the portions are just that generous! All this for the price of $55 for the parillada. They also offer this service where they take a complimentary group photo and they print other individual and couple photos for sale. I never understood the business model of these services but at least you get a complimentary photo with the Kalaveras logo!

Waitress never came back to re fill my drinks Had to get up…read moreand go to the bar for a re fill Service is very slow !! Don't bother save your money !!!!