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    Tacos Don Pillo

    4.5 (81 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    al pastor
    Wilfred T.

    Overall, authentic Mexican food and the prices are amazing. All the taco meats are tender, and you can taste the flavor. It's a family-owned business, and it's great to support a local business. Their sandwiches are pretty good too.

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    Ashley R.

    Best tacos I've ever had aside from Mexico City and the original King Taco. I'm a Pasadena local and I finally discovered my go to taco spot. On Friday's they do full on taco night with Chorizo, Asada, Adobada, Cabeza, and Labio. My favorite it the Asada!!! It deserves a 20!!! Everything is fresh, not to mention delicious and flavorful salsas. I walked towards the smell from Good Neighbor Bar. They have all the tradition taco toppings to serve on the side. Best part is they dip the tortilla is oil and fry it. Ask for the sweet onions on the side. Thank me later! My order: 4 asada 4 adobada 1 horchata 1 Flan (not pictured cause it was inhaled) $28 CASH adjustment discount 3.1%

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    Antonio C.

    It's my first time coming to check this place out. I just happened to be driving by and had a gift card. It's always super clean. Food looks fresh and the service is super fast. They have everything in order. Like if you go one section to get it and you're good to go. But this is a pretty cool spot. I definitely enjoy the ambience that's for sure.

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    Jacquie G.

    The carne asada is amazing! I strongly recommend the shrimp tacos! I am gluten free and have eaten both kinds of tacos safely and happily here! So good!

    Nadia K.

    Best consome I've ever had. Tacos were also amazing, and very reasonable prices. Throughly enjoyed after a nice hike on a rainy day.

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    Eeelaine C.

    This place is really good! Quesa birria tacos and torta chingonas are a must try. Their chile Verde is flavorful and spicy without it being overwhelming. The staff is fun. You can tell they all like each other with the friendly jabs. The place fits about 32 inside and maybe another 12 outside. Very chill but I recommend coming after 1 pm after their lunch hour. You know it's going to be good when there is a line out the door!

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    Margarita B.

    Nice & friendly staff, very authentic menu. Parking & o door & patio seating. Quick service and good food. Salsas were great! My hibiscus tea was very good & prices were in line with the area of Altadena/Pasadena CA. Cute spot & delicious fast fresh food, I will be back!

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    Thomas K.

    Drove by a few times and decided to stop by to try it out. Came around 1pm on a saturday. Tacos are $2, pretty good deal. I order 2 tacos (carnitas, carne asada) to try it out. I put in my order at 1:10pm and got my food at 1:23pm. They seem pretty short staffed. Maybe it was a bad day for them. Maybe they got a bunch of door dash orders before me. Not that many people in line before me. Not like in n out where they are crowded and call out numbers every minute. I heard a number called every 5 mins. Tacos were greasy and flavorful. I enjoyed it. Would give the food 4 stars and considering dropping 1 star for the wait and lack of customer service. There is a sign saying they are not fast food and make every order to order and takes time. I get that but 13 minutes for 2 tacos is a bit long of a wait. Maybe stop by during off hours like 3pm?

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    Fire first time will be returning. I had the burrito chingon .. next time I'll have pictures

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    3 years ago

    No need to look further, best tacos in Pasadena/Altadena. The carnitas tacos are scary good.

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    Best food out here highly recommend. Best tacos at nighttime exactly they start at 7 and best night stand tacos in Dena/alta

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    3 years ago

    These were the best shrimp tacos I have had in many many years. I am so thankful I live so close! Highly recommend the shrimp tacos!

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    2 years ago

    Tacos were so good! The meat was tender and generous portions of meat. Def worth going back!

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    2 years ago

    Best Mexican food around the area I had a the torta chingona and I really recommend it. A very good Mexican steak sandwich

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    3 years ago

    the tacos are good but 15 minutes for 1 carne asada and 1 carnitas to go ? come don pillo, thats not cool

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    4 years ago

    I am not a huge taco eater so I cannot speak about Tacos they serve but their shrimp burritos are amazing!

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    2 years ago

    food and service is good, best tortas in town and all there food it's freshly made, I will definitely recommend this this place to everyone.

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    4 years ago

    Some of the best Mexican food in Pasadena I like there carne asada burritos they are very good

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    4 years ago

    Fantastic tacos. Especially try their shrimp tacos! Super casual. A neighborhood gem for a quick meal.

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    4 years ago

    Great quality food and customer service. Very clean dining in. Highly recommend trying the lengua tacos or burritos. No complaints.

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    4 years ago

    I highly recommend there "torta chingona" very good meal that I order all the time! Thank you tacos don pillo!

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    HomeState

    4.2
    (482 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    Brisket Taco was delicious. Flour tortillas made in House are excellent. I really like their salsa…read moreoptions. Guacamole was excellent. Not too spicy. Crispy potatoes were not as crispy as I had hoped, but still good. Salted chocolate chip cookie was delicious.

    Had no idea that this franchise even existed, but it's apparently a Texas kitchen in SoCal (so all…read morelocations are in SoCal). I want to cry out Texas larp, but I'm just being a funny little guy. My friend wanted to try the Parachute taco as it's a Hayley Williams collaboration item. It's neat because $1 from each taco benefits the Immigrant Defenders Law Center, so I'm glad that our super late night dinner had some overall meaning to it. Since they also serve breakfast dishes here, I'm feeling like it's more of a brunch place as this location closes at 9 PM. Not for the late night alchies people. We ordered online and everything was ready super fast for us. Just a note, that Parachute taco was on the mobile order, but strangely not on the menu on the website. They also ask you several times regarding salsa so make sure you get extra for free (red and green salsa in small sauce containers). Not super spicy in the slightest, but adds another layer of fresh acidic taste. I'm used to red sauce being searingly spicy, but not the case here. This location can be a bit easy to miss since it's on a main street and the turn in can get a bit tight. But you can always get street parking. No issues since we went right before they closed, but it looks like it can get really packed and tight around breakfast/brunch time. It's a very chill and relax ambience. Welcoming and warm. The outdoor area is very well lit and nice in the evening. Loved the lemon tree and I think the olive tree that they had there too. It's vibes as they say. PRO-TIP: Get the corn tortillas. You can taste the delicious corn flavor of the dough. For our dinner, we got the: 1) The Parachute by Hayley Williams: -The reason why we visited and surprisingly the best of the three. A huge surprise since it was the only one we ordered without meat. -This taco comes with mushrooms, black beans, lettuce, tortilla strips, Monterey jack cheese, and tomatillo ranch. -Creaminess from the cheese, slight chew from the mushrooms with a roasted taste, love the crunch from the tortilla strips, and everything came together really nicely. 2) Vaquero: -This comes with brisket, pickled jalapenos, onions, cilantro and lime. This was the one my friend and I both were eyeing as an additional taco. -It was sadly the most disappointing of the three. You'd think with all those toppings inside, it'd be more flavorful. Sadly not. -The brisket was dry and both of us used the most of the salsa on this taco in particular. I'd skip this one. 3) Forth Worth by Leon Bridges: -As a mild neurotic person, I don't listen to music that much, so I have no idea who this is, but I chose this taco since it had chicken and it's a different protein from the rest of the tacos. -This was the most stacked of the bunch, filled to the brim with ingredients and by virtue of that, the most messiest. Have lots of napkins on hand. -This comes with slightly spicy chicken (moist and yummy), bacon, pickled jalapenos, pico de gallo, lettuce, and tomatillo ranch. -I actually liked the bacon in this taco, slight crispiness with some of the rich fatty bits of bacon thrown in too. It's not just lazy bacon bits tossed in. Overall not bad! The tacos weren't the most visually appealing and a bit messy, so FYI. Overall not bad and it goes to a good cause. It's not the most authentic best tacos out there (for that I'd just go to a street stall, but it's great for the more unique combinations).

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    Inside - open..airy...a little bar at front...
    Inside - open..airy...a little bar at front...
    Our Mother's Day breakfast haul - a Blanco (vegetarian) taco and a Trinity taco! So good!
    Our Mother's Day breakfast haul - a Blanco (vegetarian) taco and a Trinity taco! So good!
    Big Queso (hand for scale lol) - really lovely!

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    Big Queso (hand for scale lol) - really lovely!
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    Tacos Ensenada

    3.6
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    This is my go-to spot for Fish Taco Tuesdays in Altadena. I was craving fish tacos today, so I…read morestopped by again. They recently raised the price to $4.11 for two fish tacos, which is still a good deal in today's economy. I also come by on Thursdays for their meat taco specials, which I believe are now $3.71 after the price increase. Parking is easy since they share a large parking lot with SuperKing and Panda Express. I'll definitely keep coming back whenever a taco craving hits.

    Tacos Ensenada is a small taco chain specializing in fish and seafood tacos. I live near this…read morelocation and have been wanting to check it out for some time. I was not impressed. I ordered the two fish taco combination plate ($10.99) which consisted of two of their signature fish tacos, rice, beans, and a small drink. Their signature fish taco was good, a fried piece of fish between two street taco tortillas, lettuce, salsa, and sour cream. The taco was a good rush of flavor with a little tang, but was somewhat soggy and flimsy. The rice was fair, and the refried beans a terrible, gelatinous mess that left behind pool of tepid bean water after each spoonful. The interior is colorful, but busy. It is not overtly dirty, but certainly far from the cleanest establishment I've been to. A condiment bar with peppers, onions, and lemons sat to the side, which I was reluctant to approach. The staff was friendly, however, guided me through the menu, and made a good recommendation. The turnaround time was very quite quick as well, perhaps 3-4 minutes. The value ($12 after tax) I thought was fairly middling for food of fair quality. I could get more quality for less at Chipotle or elsewhere. I would reconsider coming to Ensenada again for a special and for the fish tacos only, but not otherwise. Perhaps I am not the target audience for Tacos Ensenada. I left with my stomach full but tastebuds empty. ¡Qué pena! Food: 3.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Value: 3/5

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    FREE SELF SERVE BAR AND BEAUTIFUL COLORS AND ARCHITECTURE
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    Los California Tacos

    Los California Tacos

    4.4
    (1.2k reviews)
    3.4 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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    Menu
    Los California Tacos
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    4.3
    (483 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    Minority-owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    Low-key on a mission to try everything here. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or ew. Everyone…read morehere is always super nice and food is always fresh and quality. This time I got their mango aguafresca, flan, esquite, and chicken torta to try. The mango agua Fresca was sweet mangoy and refershing. The flan was firmer than what I'm used to but was still super creamy, not too sweet and had plenty of this caramely toasty flaves. It's corn season and the corn in the esquite MNM. Amazingly buttery juicy sweet and generously topped with rich mayo, Cotija cheese and tajin. The torta was also REALLY YUMMY and was filled with crunchy fresh onions, lettuce, tomato, and radish, soft beans, savory cheese, and tender limey flavorful perfectly grilled chicken. I even added some of their super fresh yummy guac and omg pure deliciousity right there. Overall this place is still pretty good. Mango agua Fresca $5 Flan $5 Esquite $7 Chicken torta $12 +$4 guac

    Service was good. First time here. Menu looked good and lots of veggie options. Ate the Chicken…read morewith veggie burrito. It was good BUT it was a bit too salty and the rice in the burrito made it a bit mushy. If you like your burritos like this you would be ecstatic, but I was not. Putting chucks of veggies or cabbage would have made it less much.... Maybe even corn, I will come back to try other dishes on the menu, but not the burrito..... breakfast tacos next!

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    Arrachera taco
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