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    Rosarito Mexican Food

    3.9 (282 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Yule S.

    Let's talk about Menudo. According to the dictionary, Menudo means a soup made from beef tripe and chilis. But when I went to the Mexican grocery store, they labeled Beef Honeycomb Tripe as Menudo De Panalito, as well as Beef Book Tripe as Menudo De Librillo. Then why doesn't Menudo mean beef tripe? ChatGPT tells me it is because that is the tripe cut used for Menudo. Then it raises another issue: are there no other dishes made from beef tripe? I first encountered Menudo in 2016 at a restaurant in Azusa, CA called Taco King on Gladstone St. This restaurant was permanently closed, but it still has other branches open in that area. The original one was the first place I ever had Menudo, and I never found any better, even at their other branches. I don't have Menudo frequently. Firstly, I am not Latino. Secondly, not many Mexican restaurants sell Menudo every day. I was jogging around that area and passed by this Rosarito. I walked in and ordered Menudo. I carried the takeaway plastic bag and ran back home, struggling with the heavy package swinging around. Before I walked out the door, the chef told me they serve Menudo every day, unlike others that only serve it on weekends. The Menudo takeaway included the Menudo soup, several flour tortillas, and torillas chips. All traditional, classic, but not special. The Menudo was small-cut, moderately seasoned, cooked, stewed. Nothing special but nothing bad. It's plain--not in a bad or flavorless way, just average and normal. You wouldn't call it bad tasting, nor a pleasant surprise. Anyway, the people there were kind, the food tasted good, but without highlights. You can't call it a bad restaurant--it was clean and neat, not very authentic, but not bad either. This made me confused about how to judge a restaurant. I normally give a fine dining restaurant 4 stars if the food is acceptable, but I tend to raise the bar for small restaurants. They don't have fancy renovations, usually don't have good tableside service, so the only factor left is the food. Then the only judgment is the food itself, which feels somewhat unfair. Finally, I gave it four stars. It was good Menudo, no shining points, but good.

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    David P.

    Since that visit I have enjoyed the menudo, enchiladas, nachos, and all these dishes have one thing in common: great flavor and cooked to perfection. I look forward to Christmastime, when they put out the banner indicating tamales are available! It gives me something to look for as I walk or drive by during the holiday season. It is so nice to deal with a dining establishment that treats the customer so well both on the phone and in person. Plenty of parking nearby in both the lot and on the street. Limited seating inside and out.

    Shawn S.

    Super chill and relaxed restaurant that serves Mexican comfort food at a fair price and offers big portions. Their menu is huge and the food comes out pretty quickly. The shrimp burrito was great, very big and filling with lots of flavor. The staff are nice, and there is plenty of indoor seating.

    Three shredded beef tacos with guacamole and sour cream, and a side of chips that comes with the order.
    Monte L.

    I gave this place five stars because the food is pretty consistent and has been for 10 years. The photo is of the shredded beef tacos, which is probably my favorite thing to get there next to the chicken tacos or burritos. The carne Asada is good, but it's not my favorite and I would stick with the shredded beef or the chicken for a first timer and then move over to the other stuff afterwards. The ambience is nothing to brag about but overall I'd say it's pretty decent. It's no frills, but I've never felt uncomfortable there and then there's no music blasting or anything like that so it's OK. The service is always good because the guys that work there are always pretty friendly. One brother will bring the food out to you. I see brother because there's two guys that take the order and they kind of look like Brothers and one of them will bring the food to you. The other one will just call out your order and you have to go pick it up, but it's not a table service restaurant. It's just you go up and order and then you sit at a table and you know eat. Please excuse any grammatical errors because I am doing talk to text for this review. Also, they have a parking lot so it's always easy to park there. I would say as far as a Mexican food goes In Pasadena. This is one of the more preferred spots in my opinion that's worth checking out.

    Bean and cheese burrito, Al pastor tacos, carne asada tacos

    Let me start off by saying: the BEST beans in the area. The place may seem unassuming, but it was so delicious! Their al pastor was a bit spicy but very flavorful. Their prices were also reasonable for the area. Would recommend

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    Faye A.

    Very busy day. Today's dinner was at Rosarito Mexican Food. I opted for the Chile Relleno combo plate w rice & beans, guacamole & sour cream. The chile relleno was very good. I appreciate that the chile's seeds & membranes were removed. I think the cheese used was Oaxaca since it was very melty, which is a great choice since this is the cheese I also use for chile relleno or enchiladas. The rice was very buttery and the beans were good. Beans however, had lard (not vegetarian friendly)... I didn't have to ask, I tasted it. I still ate some of it since it was good. The location is in a shopping center that had plenty of parking, so I didn't have to worry about that today.

    Jenny D.

    Yelp for the win once again! I was exiting Sierra Madre on my way to work and plugged in Mexican food on my maps, and Rosarito Mexican Food came up with raving reviews. Needless to say, it was my final destination. Excellent service, friendly staff, but most important; the food was exceptional. I love a good hole in the wall restaurant and Rosarito Mexican Food in Pasadena hit the spot. The beans friends, the beans. Perfection. If you're picky like me, that's a big deal. The rice was good, salsa was fresh. Today's order included 3 chicken taquitos and 2 chicken enchiladas plates. Very much appreciated the chips and extra salsa. Highly recommend; will be back!

    Best hole in the wall take out Mexican in Pasadena!
    Dave H.

    One of the best hole in the wall Mexican casual places in Pasadena. Since 1993 they are still pumping along and serving great Mexican food at Affordable prices - small dining area and counter service. Place is always busy with take out business and has so many regular clientele. Even has soups if you ask for them. Plenty of parking in shopping plaza Super friendly service and lots of Hispanic Latino cliental having good Mexican food.

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    Good food. The chips were crispy, not oily. All the food had good flavor and not oily. Overall I thought it was solid.

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    I got the taquito plate and everything was so good! The environment and the employees were so sweet ! Come check out the food!!

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    I come here all the time, soooo good. The birria is my favorite. The food is super authentic

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    A solid corner Mexican spot! The cashier was so kind and generous. Really loved the atmosphere and the food was decent. Thank you again.

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    Little hole in the wall. It was good. Homemade Mexican food. A little pricey for the type of place but good.

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    Mercado - Pasadena

    Mercado - Pasadena

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    1.6 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    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.

    I have a business relationship with a prominent sports team and therefore choose to wear their hat…read morein public. I am a native to Los Angeles and a local to the area. When I walk into a local restaurant, I find it incredibly rude to be rebuked by bar staff because of the hat I'm wearing as I sit down with my significant other for a nice dinner with drink. Unfortunately this was the case last night. I don't care to get this employee singled out by management for an otherwise pleasant experience. But as a general business strategy I might condemn this behavior with my staff. Great margaritas, loved the tuna ceviche and the carnitas was top tier.

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    Anayas

    Anayas

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    1.9 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    This Mexican restaurant is off E Colorado Blvd…read more My family decided to eat here, as we entered I was blown away with the authentic Mexican decorations, this restaurant is huge! It's super clean & their restrooms, highly organized, and attention to details. This restaurant is very friendly, war, chic, classy, and elegant! We were first greeted by Giovanny M. He took us to our table and gave us our menu, he ask if we had any questions . Which we did and he answered them all beautifully! Anayas has breakfast, Ensaladas "Salads" , appetizers,Sopes, Taco plates, Los Dorados, Flatus, Taquitos, Quesadillas, Burritos, enchiladas, chefs specials, Platots especiales, dulces alegrais "Desserts ",sides, drinks, tequila, premium tequila, mezcal, whiskey, gins, vodka, rums, cognac, dessert cocktails, white wine & rose, reds, sparkling, sweets, drag beer, Mexican beer, soft drinks, agua frescas. Before we order Giovanny gave us Chips and green salad, delicious! We ordered : pollo quesadillas 2 salmon negro, 1 pollo negro, 2 cokes, 2 ice teas, and 1 Doz XX Lager. Everything was super delicious, mouthwatering! Giovanny was so very sweet always making sure if we need anything & would go the extra Mile on getting us our refills on our drinks without asking! Their price points are spot on especially for the quality & quantity of food you get! Giovanny M. Was so super sweet, kind , caring, he is very knowledgeable, very genuine, super sincere & down to earth! Giovanny M. Has this super positive energy about himself that really radiates! He is your rarest Diamond! His shine can never fade! Please treasure him greatly!! I would love to Thank Giovanny M. For terrific, fantastic and memorable visit! I would also like to thank the Manger for also helping too! Thank you so much Anayas for our wonderful visit ! I'll tell all my Family & Friends to visit here !

    I came here for lunch and had a really nice experience. The restaurant is located off Colorado…read moreBoulevard, and when I arrived around lunchtime, it wasn't busy at all. There was plenty of seating. Our server was very nice and attentive. I didn't catch his name, but he was constantly refilling our waters and making sure we had everything we needed, including chips, napkins, and anything else we asked for. My friend ordered the chicken mole enchiladas, and I ordered the chicken fajitas. The fajitas were super flavorful and delicious. I also really enjoyed the rice, although I wasn't a big fan of the beans. The chips and salsa were really good as well. The one thing I found a little odd was that they didn't have a red salsa or something like pico de gallo to have with the chips. That was a little disappointing. Overall, though, this was a solid experience. I'd give it 4 stars. I would definitely come back and would recommend giving this place a try!

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    Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine

    Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine

    4.0(759 reviews)
    1.8 mi•West Central
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    Speaks Spanish
    Minority-owned & operated

    We have been coming to Cabrera's for a number of years. I was surprised to recently find I had…read morenever posted a review. We discovered Cabrera's during the almost 2 year time span when our then go-to for Mexican, La Fiesta Grande in So. Pasadena, closed and their new location on Glenarm/Marengo opened. We tried a multitude of Pasadena places, including Mijares, Casa del Rey, Margaritas and El Torito (gringo!). Cabrera's was our fave, with a better location for us vs. La Fiesta. Their menu extended beyond the "ordinary", and I liked their plating/presentation. A slice of cucumber or orange adds a lot to a mound of shredded lettuce garnish. Mind you, our family fave for +40 years is still El Tepeyac in Boyle Heights, but that's quite a shlep. Cabrera's has also been around awhile (40 years) and now has 3 locations--Arcadia (the original), Pasadena and Duarte. All are owned/co-owned by 2 families, one named Cabrera. The Pasadena location is near the corner of Lake and Orange Grove, next to popular breakfast spot The Reyn, with which it shares a rear parking lot. All locations have a full bar. I have ordered off the regular menu, breakfast menu and Happy Hour bar menu. The breakfast menu is mostly offered on weekends when they open at 10 am, but you can ask for it weekdays at 11 am opening. My fave dish is the chilaquiles. As stated before, their all-day menu has some unique items, but I stick with the more gringo choices. Their chile rellenos used to be quite large, with the poblano chile clearly visible. They're a bit smaller and more generic now, but still fine. We order it as a 2 or 3-item combo or a la carte. Note their complimentary chips and salsa comes with 2 salsas, one red and one dark green (smoky and quite spicy). Lately we have been coming here for their Tuesday or Wednesday specials. Tuesdays is of course Taco Tuesday, and I love their crispy beef tacos. They have a special avocado salsa on Tuesdays. Every Wednesday, a certain dish is 50% off for the entire month if you order a soft drink, a great value. The most recent specials were fish tacos and steak or chicken fajitas, both delish. As AARP members, we usually arrive at 11 am opening. Inevitably either Christian and/or Guillermo, scions of the 2 founding families, are on duty then (Christian is the Pasadena manager)--shout outs to both of them! We are very comfy and happy with our newish go-to for Mexican food.

    I've been coming to Cabrera's more often lately for lunch, especially when there's a game on like…read morethe World Cup. They have plenty of TVs, so it's a fun spot to grab a bite and watch soccer. The main reason I've been coming back is Taco Tuesday. The tacos are around $2 each, come with a decent amount of meat, and they also give you chips and salsa. They usually have carne asada, chicken, carnitas, and chorizo. I can normally eat about 4 to 5 tacos and be pretty stuffed, so I think it's a great deal and definitely worth stopping by on Tuesdays. I've had some of their other menu items before, and they were just okay. But between the Taco Tuesday special and all the TVs for watching games, I've definitely found myself coming back more often. If you're looking for a casual place to catch a soccer match or other sporting events and grab some affordable tacos, this is a solid spot.

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    El Matador Authentic Mexican Food

    4.5(233 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    The food was excellent and the pricing was great. The ambiance is pretty good. It's simple but very…read morehispanic, decor and clean. My chile relleno was out of this world, and i'm very picky about that. I will definitely be going back. Our service was pretty good.She was pretty busy, so I'll give her that much.But it could have been a little better, but not bad.

    hit and miss!…read more sometimes great. enchiladas on point. very good. sometimes asada on nachos is nauseating!!! order nachos with asada will be almost great sometimes. then sometimes it comes with nassty pieces of rubberery fatttt clusters!! was perfect for 3 orders straight, then i got an order that was nasty!! bunch of fat clusters, damnnnnnnn i love this place, wtf first 5 scooos of my asada pollo nachos was beef fat gross clusters that i had to remove from my mouth without throwing up. was trash gross horrific don't put fattt clusters on the nachos. thats a snack fusion that doesn't need rubbery fat attached to meet or full on fatt clusters. 22 dollars for chips beens and salsa with hit and miss asada. fatttt clusters not cool. please, i beg u, pay more attention to nachos. i was loving them till the last order saturday aug 8th was trash. i really liked the 1s b4 but damn, the 1 on saturday evening was fatyyyy on my snackyyy no bueno literally turns a good thing into trash. u must be consistent nacchhoosss. please. i had a gross experience on what i usually get. so gross, trying to get over it! please b more careful so i can remove this unfortunate review!!! fat on nachos not acceptable. we stopped ordering from don pillo because they always use nasty asada pieces and started ordering from u because asada was good. i couldn't eat the first three scoops of last asada nachos than threw it in the trash. nauseating was my last 5 bites. i hope this becomes constructive criticism because we are neighbors. best regards

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    Cerveceria Del Pueblo

    4.7(208 reviews)
    2.9 mi•South Arroyo
    •$$

    Stopped by yesterday for the Que Chulas Plantas Plant Bingo event being held on the patio. I had…read moreso much fun doing plant bingo, it was fast paced and fun! The patio area is spacious and well shaded but the sun does move and it can get a little hot outside so they do recommend bringing a fan to cool off. I brought a fan but there was a nice breeze so I ended up not needing my fan! To drink I decided to try the seltzer. I taste tested the jaimaica seltzer and the passion fruit seltzer, both were delicious! It was hard to choose but I went with the passion fruit. It was refreshing and helped keep me cool during bingo. A food truck called Amor & Limon parks on the sidewalk right in front and they have delicious food if you get hungry!

    An amazing brewery that offers lots of options for IPAs, seltzers, ale, and non-alcoholic drinks;…read morefor those who want to hang out and vibe but don't necessarily drink alcohol! My group of friends and I went during the World Cup craziness. We had just come from another bar after the game had concluded and with an hour left before closing the hospitality was still as great as ever! I can imagine how crazy busy they might have been before we arrived but I'm glad the quality of service we received was good. I didn't know what to try and the sweet lady at the register gave me some great recommendations. I went with a seltzer and it was amazing (especially coming from another bar I wanted something light haha & no I was not driving). I will definitely be returning and with a group of friends again because the space is very nice and the vibes were great! Perfect spot for game days or an outing with some buddies. As for parking, it's located in the busy area of Pasadena and centered around a residential area expect to park far or in a parking structure; that means walking! Although, that's not a deal breaker as the area offers plenty to do and all within walking distance.

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