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Tacos Ensenada

3.6 (226 reviews)
InexpensiveSeafood, Mexican
Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Shelby P.

Quick and fresh food. Easy parking, and friendly service. There was ample amount of seating both inside and outside. Can't ask for much more.

Fish tacos
Julie J.

Since I am here, I can't miss Fish Taco Tuesday!! so delicious The key is to eat it right away, on the spot -- it's the best when it's fresh.

$4.99 for this FOUNTAIN soda. NO FREE REFILLS!!
Knowledge L.

Back here to remind people that this place charges $5 for a large FOUNTAIN soda and ALSO charges ANOTHER $1.50 for a refill! That amount of soda would cost PENNIES at wholesale. This place's greed is unbelievable.

Available condiments at our table.
Dan L.

Fish Tacos for $1.50 on Tuesdays ... what a deal! And they're *good* fish tacos, too! This location has both indoor and outdoor seating. On-site restrooms are available. The staff is easy to deal with. Plenty of parking is available on site. The condiment bar has purple onion slices, lime slices, and chili peppers available. Unfortunately, their beverage machine was broken during my visit, so I had to settle for their selection of bottled/canned drinks instead of getting a cup of horchata. :(

2 fish tacos

It's Taco Tuesday - two fish tacos for $4.11 out the door. These were scrumptious, as always. The tacos had a light crisp batter, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, crema and pleasantly spicy salsa. So good! I've been here many times before but not lately. (I'm eating out more at my favorite spots to be supportive since the fire). Today the fish filets were enormous! Service was prompt and friendly, as usual. The tacos were ready in just a few minutes.

Fish tacos 12/10

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Good taco place fish and shrimp tacos are cheaper than taco naso its about time theres a good mexican food in altadena

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9 years ago

Fish tacos are great!! I grew up going to Ensenada and eating the fish tacos there all the time. This place reminds me of those good tacos

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7 years ago

Omg, fish tacos are so good! And the service is great too. Way better than the one located in Duarte.

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Best fish Tacos, only problem is they squeeze two in a take out container and I can never get one out without losing some of the toppings.

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8 years ago

Kids like the fish tacos plain, and our family likes everything we have had there so far.

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8 years ago

This place is great!!! 2 sea food is like no other.. staff great come in check it out you won't go wrong job well done

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Love their asada tacos ,probably at this place 2-3 times a week. Friendly staff all the time. Fish tacos amazing..

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Fishwives

Fishwives

4.2
(1.7k reviews)
2.6 mi
$$

Met up with a seafood loving friend here and we went fairly deep…read more PERUVIAN SCALLOPS in YUZU PONZU (6-pack): -- this cold bar gem served in the shell is one of their best items -- super fresh tasting and the yuzu puts it over the top with a cut piece of mandarin orange? RATING = A+ MAINE LOBSTER (served chilled, HALF): -- I ate the tail meat, and it was very good -- butter sauce for dipping -- my buddy ate the claws -- I prefer heated and it was small portions but figures for Maine lobster RATING = A- LOBSTER ROLL "Connecticut Style" (butter sauce) on Buttery Texan style Roll: -- the bread was next level, maybe the best ever -- my preferred style -- ample Maine lobster meat RATING = A+ LOBSTER ROLL "Maine Style" with Lemon Mayo on Buttery Texan style Roll: -- same utterly fantastic roll -- the lemon mayo is very good and is not over utilized which was greatly appreciated (excessive mayo is gross on these and other sandies) -- very tasty -- still not CT version good but legit and the waitress was right to convince us to try RATING = A- Very good service and a nice dining space.

Fishwives really knows how to batter and fry their seafood, fries, and pickles! The Fried Pickles,…read morewhich came with a delicious salsa verde, were fried to perfection--golden and crispy! The True Cod Fish & Chips were also fried perfectly. The special of the day menu was the Miso Black Cod, which was a great appetizer! The black cod was delicate and so good! I also had the Portland Maine Lobster Roll, which satiated my lobster roll craving. The Shrimp Cocktail was plump and succulent! The restaurant is cute and quaint with an open-window area! It's a great spot for a girls' night out or a date night. I'd definitely be coming back when I'm in the Old Town Pasadena!

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Dungeness Crab Roll
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Lobster Roll
Fresh but under seasoned albacore, amberjack, salmon, ponzu vinaigrette

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Bodegon No 69

Bodegon No 69

4.4
(656 reviews)
2.6 mi
$$

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant over the weekend with my mother and sister. From…read morethe moment we walked in, everything was exceptional. The customer service was warm and welcoming, the restaurant was clean and well maintained, and the ambiance created the perfect dining experience. What made this visit especially memorable was how authentic the food tasted. I recently spent two amazing weeks in Peru, and this meal instantly took me back. I was able to enjoy two of my favorite Peruvian dishes, and they were absolutely delicious and full of authentic flavor. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food and a wonderful atmosphere. It was truly an amazing experience, and I look forward to coming back. The only thing that could have made it even better would have been if they offered traditional picarones for dessert!

I've been eating here for a while and have generally been happy with the food and service. However,…read moreI had to lower my rating after a recent catering order experience that was disappointing. This was my second time ordering catering from them. The food was good, but the service was especially frustrating. I spent over 30 minutes on the phone, in both English and Spanish, trying to process payment, which lead to nowhere till I had to drive myself to the restaurant to swipe the card manually. When it was time to pick up the order, the restaurant could not spare anyone to help bring the food to our car, despite it being a large catering order and the pickup taking place on a very busy avenue. What was most disappointing was the lack of concern or willingness to offer any assistance. The food arrived late for our event as a result. While the food was good, the poor service has made me reconsider ordering catering from them again, returning as often, and recommending them to others. It's a shame because I genuinely enjoy the food, but there are other options available. Hopefully, the service issues I experienced with catering do not eventually carry over into the restaurant experience.

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Seafood Ceviche (Marinated well super rich and not raw leading to melt in mouth seafood)
Seafood Ceviche (Marinated well super rich and not raw leading to melt in mouth seafood)
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Lobster-Guys

Lobster-Guys

4.4
(250 reviews)
4.5 mi
$$

Stumbled upon a hidden lobster roll shack in Pasadena called Ry's Poke Shack, and wow -- what a…read morefind. The place was spotlessly clean, the staff were genuinely friendly, and right at the entrance you're greeted with Top Yelp awards, which immediately sets the expectation high (and they deliver). We ordered both the Classic lobster roll and the Connecticut-style. The bread was warm, crispy, and perfectly toasted, the lobster was fresh and generously portioned, and nothing felt overdone or skimpy -- just balanced and done right. The sides paired perfectly with the rolls and rounded out the meal nicely. The tatertots and fries were crispy and satisfying and well seasoned! Highly recommended!!

I had visited their sister restaurant Lobster and Beer numerous times during my studies at UCLA and…read morewas happy to find out this place opened up. I ordered a Connecticut style crab roll. The food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. The crab roll was packed full of crab meat inside the toasted bun. I love whatever sauce they put on top + the lemon which made the crab meat ridiculously refreshing. The side of salad helped me feel better about eating healthy too and was a nice textural break from the crab roll. Overall, the crab roll tastes relatively similar to what I had at Lobster and Beer. It was very satisfying and I can't wait to come back for the lobster roll. Until I find out they switched to a poke shop instead. What a loss.

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Crab Grabber

Crab Grabber

4.5
(174 reviews)
5.4 mi
$$

I visited this restaurant with a friend yesterday, and the food was fantastic. It was my first time…read morehere, and our server, Ethan, was incredibly welcoming and helpful; he patiently answered all our questions--I really liked him! The snow crab here is very fresh--I loved it!

This place offer a unique combination (not fusion) of northern Chinese food and seafood boil. Both…read morevery flavorful and good spices. Food: 5/5 We ordered the Combo A that comes with two sides, broccoli, eggs, potatoes, and two seafoods. We got a pound of mussel and a pound of shrimp with shell. We also added a half pound of sausage. The seafood boil was flavorful and the seafood was pretty fresh (no fishy smell or taste). However, the thing that sets this place apart from any typical seafood boil is their buffet bar. It featured northern Chinese delicacies like chicken gizzard, pig ear, and duck neck as well as some yummy snacks like smashed cucumbers, salt peanuts, and marinated tofu. Honestly, the buffet bar was along well worth the price. Everything was really tasty, but we saved room for their desserts that featured red bean soup, sesame balls, and herbal jelly. Service: 5/5 The service here was great. The staff kept offering us to take some candies to go. The staff told us to check out the buffet bar while we waited, but the food came out pretty quickly nonetheless. Ambiance: 5/5 This place use to be Jin Sushi. They did a good job remodeling the inside. It was a nice atmosphere to eat and they were also blasting kpop music. There was plenty of parking in the back. I will definitely come back here!

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Beef broccoli
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The Arbour

The Arbour

4.3
(979 reviews)
3.6 mi
$$$

I returned to The Arbour in Pasadena for a Friday night dinner and had an even better experience…read morethan the last time. I got the sea bass and the the fish was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The sides including the polenta cake and the baby bok-choy hit all the marks in terms of flavor, texture and presentation. I realized they had changed their dessert menu since the last time I was here in February. To my pleasant surprise and relief, their new dessert options were really good too! We got 2 desserts and the chocolate mousse cake was to die for. My girfriends and I were fighting for it. The warm apple pie was good too. I got the margarita mocktail and it was incorrectly made the first time but then they fixed it and it was delicious. Service was good. The ambiance is always modern, intimate and not too noisy. I am glad my gfs chose to come here after I recommended and I had another great experience.

The Arbour is a fantastic restaurant in Pasadena. I came with a reservation for a weekend dinner…read more The atmosphere inside is classy and almost romantic, the perfect place for a nice dinner. Although there's no dress code, most folks dressed in business casual or nicer. The food was delicious. Because it was shared family style, they split it across two plates, which kept the presentation nice and clean. The corn agnolotti is a must - the brown butter sauce, roasted corn, shallot, and ricotta cheese combination was perfection. The shrimp penne was also excellently executed. I also ordered the sea bass. The fish was good, but the sauce and vegetables lacked flavor depth. The drinks were also great. I got the berry mojito mocktail - it was one of the best mocktails I had. The service was above and beyond in all aspects. Think of the most ideal type of service at a restaurant - that's what I received. Overall, I had an incredible meal and dining experience at The Arbour. I'd come back for a special occasion and I recommend others to visit.

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Cozy dining room.
Cozy dining room.
Birthday cake for my friend
Birthday cake for my friend
Filet mignon with gai LAN and potatoes (potatoes under the steak)

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Boston Lobster

Boston Lobster

4.3
(1.9k reviews)
8.3 mi
$$

Came with family for father's day meal after I tried it with coworkers and enjoyed it. We came…read morearound 6:30pm on a weekday for dinner and they were pretty busy and parking lot was quite full, but luckily we didn't have to wait for a table and still found parking. They have a lot of tables inside so it is great for small and large groups. The waiters were also fast even though they were busy. We ordered their Kung Pao Chicken, Fried Tofu, Beef Noodle, Shrimp w Walnut, and Vegetable w Garlic. We decided not to get lobster since it was pricey. They took our order pretty fast and gave tea to drink. The pot of white rice is extra $1 if you order though. And their menu book doesn't have prices for some reason. Only the to-go menu has prices. Food was served in a decent amount of time, around 15 minutes. And all dishes arrived close together so we didn't have to wait long. The kung pao chicken is so good! Not spicy at all and very nice and crispy with good seasoning. It tasted delicious with some rice. The beef noodles were also delicious! It had good wok taste and was very flavorful. The tofu and shrimp were also good. None of the dishes were too salty and all were seasoned well and in pretty big portions, though I don't remember the exact price since they took the receipt away when we paid. But the meal was very worth and we had leftovers for lunch the next day. Such a yummy meal! I really enjoyed it! I am definitely coming back again!

Boston Lobster is officially my go-to location for any|all Asian lobster cravings!! Newport…read morewho?????!!! My family and I used to religiously eat lobster noodles whenever we made a trip down to SoCal. The pick of the bunch was 100% Newport Seafood- no negotiations, no contemplations. Unfortunately, the last handful of times have left me extremely disappointed and heavily annoyed. The cost and wait times do not reflect what is actually being provided and most of our food ends up being left behind because it simply isn't worth the calories. In all honestly, I've grown a phobia w/ that specific restaurant at this point because of the countless letdowns. My initial taste of Boston Lobster was about 3 years ago and I had the most enjoyable meal. Due to our LA trip coming to an end, my BD thought we should do it big with some lobster noodles- for good old time's sake. I absolutely refused to go anywhere unless we would be giving Boston Lobster a visit! Sure enough, they did not disappoint! Dinner for 3 adults and 1 toddler consisted of: *Boston House Special Lobster [no spice] + Garlic Noodles for an additional fee. Medium Size 5-6lbs minimally. *French Style Beef Cube *Sauteed Snow Pea Leaves We ate like mf'n KINGS!! Each and every dish was spectacular- even the greens! While we should have gone with the small sized lobster, I'm proud to say we went down with an honorable fight. Lmao!! The lobster was cooked to perfection- meat was sweet, succulent, and so darn tender. The garlic noodles soaked up all of the delicious lobster flavors and were not overcooked and mush. The bo luc lac was flavorful, juicy, and complimented the bed of lettuce, onions, & tomatoes so well. The snow pea leaves weren't tough and old- this truly was a simply yet magical dish. Service was on point and the staff continually came by to swap out our plates full of lobster shells. Above all, there was no wait with our initial arrival. Parking is easy given the fact that BL has a pretty big parking lot specifically for them. 5/5 stars!! We dropped over 3 bills here and it didn't even hurt. Lmao- this place is that damn good! Don't sleep on this joint, y'all. Boston Lobster is the real deal when it comes to authentic Chinese/Vietnamese cuisine. This spot should be so much more hyped than it actually is!

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Dining area with pretty cherry blossoms tree painted on wall...
Clam with basil
Clam with basil
Stir-fried Clam with Thai basil

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Newport Seafood Restaurant

Newport Seafood Restaurant

4.1
(3.7k reviews)
6.4 mi
$$

Definitely a spot you come to on special occasions as it is pricey. We came with a reservation for…read more9 people, and they had everything ready for us when we arrived. We ended up getting a set for $168 this time, which came with 6 dishes. It's also $35 per lb for lobster, and I asked for the smallest one. Apparently, the smallest one was 4.8 lbs, which was another $168, so I'm not sure if they upsold me. Anyways, the food was fantastic and everyone enjoyed it. This is what I thought about the food we got. House Seafood Soup - Simple and clean soup. Good portion, and it was soothing to eat. Lots of squid. (4/5) Clams with Spicy Sauce - Large clams with tons of meat, and the sauce was fire. Always a good choice. (5/5) Crab with Salt & Pepper - Loved the seasoning, and the flavors were solid. (4.5/5) Thai Style Beef Stew - First time trying this, and it was good. A bit different, but the meat chunks were tasty and the overall flavors were good. (4/5) Sautéed Pea Sprouts - Nicely done vegetable dish. It's simple but refreshing with good flavors. (4/5) Fried Whole Fish - This dish was gone so fast because it was delicious. Nicely fried and not overly seasoned. (5/5) Signature Lobster - I feel like you have to get this here since it's their specialty. It's pricey, but in my opinion, it's the best and freshest lobster in town. Tons of green onions, seasoned well, fresh meat, and lots of lobster roe. (5/5) Service was good, and they didn't automatically add a mandatory tip for a large party. The total came out to around $364, which is pricey, but the food was phenomenal. Parking - Valet only, but they have street parking in front. I parked on the street since there were plenty of spots on a Wednesday, but I assume it gets busy on weekends.

This is a good place if you want lobster plate! Their lobster plate comes with garlic noodles which…read moreis so tasty! I was actually not expecting it to be good but hey I was wrong! Other than lobster plate we ordered their walnut shrimp and salt and pepper pork. Everything is delicious. Service is fast too which makes dining easier.

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Newport Seafood Restaurant
Newport special crab on egg noodles
Newport special crab on egg noodles
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