BAJA Cali Fish &amp; Tacos

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Yes! Yes! Yes! Absolutely delicious! Baja Cali is giving authentic Mexican taco vibes and I'm seriously here for it. I ordered both the beef and fish tacos and they were made spot on. The only thing that threw me was the prepackaged sauce...taking away from the authentic vibe. There were three sauces and all spicy with just the right kick. I ate my tacos for lunch but over ordered and had left overs. Around dinner I just ate the tacos without warming them and they still tasted just as good. Now that's how you know it's good ....when it tastes good both hot and fresh or leftover and cold! read more

BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos - Combo #1 (2 Fish Tacos) - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Ashley G.

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My first time here, I ordered the Combo #2 with Baja fish tacos The staff were very friendly and helpful and walked me through the menu and what they recommend since it was my first time. The fish tacos were very good, I wish they were a bit more crunchy but overall a good size and great flavor. The fries paired with the tacos very well and came out hot and crispy. I would highly recommend to order this. The condiments they give, habanero salsa, green salsa, and pickled onions were all very very good and they are generous on the amount they give which I love because most places are very stingy. The inside has a decent amount of seating and it was clean. Overall I would recommend to come here if you are in the area read more

BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos - Combo #2 (2 Baja Cali or S&T Tacos) - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Ashley G.

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Syreeta C.

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Amazing service, fresh food and delicious!!! John was extremely sweet. Kids meals are huge! Great food!!! read more

BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos - Fish Combo #1 (2 Tacos) - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Ashley G.

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Michelle L.

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John was so helpful! I'd never been here before and he helped me choose out of all the shrimp options. Grilled surf n turf nachos are the way to go! I've been looking for some bomb nachos for awhile. read more

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Ashley G.

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Caes F.

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BOGO Bowl from SGV Passport. The shrimp was the highlight. Super tasty and made to order. Did not care for the chicken or the asada. It had a weird texture. I opted to get their classic fish taco. This was so delicious! I am glad i was able to redeem my taste palate! Stick to the fish tacos! They are really tasty!! read more

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Ashley G.

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Jana J.

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I came here for lunch on a Saturday. I've been waiting over 30 mins for my two tacos. The people who ordered after me got their orders first. Fish taco was salty was not as fresh. read more

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Ashley G.

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Baja style tacos are one of my faves! These guys have a Taco Special for Taco Tuesdays. $2 each or 8 for $15 for fish tacos. Great deal!! Been here twice now, from the Bay Area to Anaheim for work trips. The place is spacious. Few tables, and a bonus: a sink to wash hands! Their Watermelon Aqua Fresca is so good & refreshing on a hot day. read more

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Ashley G.

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Emily U.

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Highly recommend this gem of a place. First time dining here and the fish and shrimp tacos were delicious. The fish is super fresh and John and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to try the rest of their menu! read more

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Ashley G.

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Everything taste great, always nice and refreshing. The staff is very kind and attentive.

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Ashley G.

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Carrie K.

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Fast service with Dominic! The food was tasty and great as always. Love their shrimp tacos!

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Ashley G.

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Tamar A.

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Excellent service , thank you John and Daniel. Food was amazing and made fresh to order. Definitely recommend.

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Jason Y.

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Haven't had many fish or shrimp tacos but this spot is definitely a must. Made a a fan of seafood tacos. They have special deals every day. Plus on Taco Tuesday some locations you can get the fish taco for $1.29. read more

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Today was my first time trying this spot. I don't want to give you guys a bad rating because it's possible someone just made a mistake and mistakes happen to anyone. But today I bought a surf and turf burrito which was great and I also had a ceviche bowl to go. However when I got home and opened up the ceviche. The portion seemed too small. At least for what I paid. It's possible it was just a mistake but just wanted to post to let you guys know about it. Overall food was good. read more

BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos - Ceviche bowl - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Ashley G.

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Heather P.

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The staff is always so welcoming. Family and I come at least once a week and they have great weekly specials. Eddie & Maribel thank you so much for always keeping my family's stomach nice and full. Plenty of seating inside to enjoy your meal with great music. read more

BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos - Daily deals - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Ashley G.

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Wow so delicious food and Jonh is a really nice customer service thanks so much in cant wait to be back for the deals on Tuesday and tomorrow read more

BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos - Delicious juice - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Ashley G.

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Xio A.

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The cook wasn't friendly or helpful, he skipped our order and had an attitude when we approached him to have an update on our food. The lady cook was friendly and helpful. read more

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Ashley G.

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Lupe Y.

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Tony and Gerardo had great costumer service and were very helpful. We had a great service. read more

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Ashley G.

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Liz F.

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Excellent fish tacos on Tuesday. Eddy and John are fantastic! Great service and fast!

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Ashley G.

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Wendy W.

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I love Baja Cali! The food is wonderful and everyone I have brought here loves it too! John provided great service over the phone and in person. Everyone is friendly too. read more

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Ashley G.

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Ed H.

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Love these tacos here. And the service is professional and polite. Always take lunch to go but seating area is ok. read more

BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos - Three Fried fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Ashley G.

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Rocky H.

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Came in an hour before closing for the crispy taco special. The food isn't the problem here, the manager is. Rude from the moment we walked in. No greeting, no professionalism, just attitude. The register "wasn't working," but instead of explaining that tap was down, the manager just stood there and watched us struggle to pay. When asked about the bathroom, we got a cold, irritated "not working" with zero apology. Then staff started mopping with bleach an hour before closing, filling the place with chemical fumes. Not exactly appetizing. If this manager hates customers so much, they shouldn't be running a restaurant. Terrible leadership, hostile service, and a great way to lose repeat business. Won't be back. read more

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David C.

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Food is so good and service is much better. Gerardo is the best!!!! Recommend chicken bowl with guac!

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Ashley G.

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Angelique D.

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The food and the service is amazing! Gael is such a great sever. God bless this restaurant

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Ashley G.

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Jeff K.

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Fish tacos were okay. Pretty disappointing in how little salsa they provide. Was given 1 small packet each of red and green salsa for 8 tacos. I know we're in a recession but how stingy do they got to be? read more

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Ashley G.

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David K.

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I had to wait for the bus and stumbled into this place for the first time. Nice and clean inside. I saw they had a Wednesday special for a fish burrito for 9.99 and ordered it. It was delicious. If everything is as delicious as the fish burrito, which I have a sneaky suspicion it will be, then I found my new favorite Mexican spot. Service was great too. read more

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Mimer M.

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John was absolutely awesome ! Had great recommendations! This place is amazing everything is super delicious & the staff is always so friendly .. Come in a couple times close to closing & they were super happy to help ! read more

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Jessica Y.

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The restaurant has a small parking lot and there's street parking. Fairly spacious indoor seating. I tried the al pastor fish tacos ($9.99 for 3 tacos and a drink) and 2 regular grilled fish tacos. I usually like grilled fish tacos but the al pastor flavor was really good. And for the price made it even better. It's clean. They have a restroom outside towards the back. The staff was very friendly. read more

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Adam A.

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Basically a regional version of Chipotle with local flavors and some massive burritos with a lot of seafood options

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Ahmad H.

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I've Been coming here for years at least twice a week. I Always get the fish taco but I tried the new menu item Ceviche with the black sauce and I gotta say it's delicious might be my new favorite Thanks Eddie for the great service and the recommendation read more

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Thomas K.

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Stoped by to try the taco Tuesday deal. Tacos for $1.59 each or 5 for $7.50. They were pretty good. The wait was short. Not much seating inside but it wasnt full. Friendly staff. Overall a pretty good deal. Nothing i would rave about but at the same time a very solid 4 star experience. I am definitely coming back to try the shrimp tacos on Wednesdays read more

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E J.

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The asada tacos really took a dive recently. Poor quality meat and too much sauce slopped on--all at an increased price. I won't be going here any longer. read more

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Jaime A.

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Came in here on a whim and got the special which was a crunchy fish burrito. So yummy! It was made fresh and fish was nice and crispy. Don't skip the spicy green sauce on the side. John helped us out with great service. The ambiance was pretty basic but the food and service are worth coming back for! read more

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Unexpectedly good! Hubby Just grabbed a quick lunch from this place nearby and were so happy with both the shrimp and fish tacos. The salsas and pickled onions served on the side were both so good too. read more

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David M.

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Awesome place and great customer service! Food is always delicious. Staff is hardworking, nice and friendly!

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Jessica R.

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Great food! John helped us out he was super friendly. The prices you can't beat. We will be back! Thanks

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Lisa W.

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3 months ago

Baja Taco place on Washington Blvd in Pasadena, CA is the worst. I ordered two fish tacos with a side of beans (no rice), according to their online you have a choice of two different styles of beans. I received two fish tacos with absolutely no dressing, only fish and cabbage wrapped in a corn tortillas, with rice (which I hate), my diet soda was a regular soda. I am also looking for a place to cater my husband's funeral lunch. If they can't get a single lunch single lunch? How could they every handle a meal for a 100? read more

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2487 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
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(626) 714-7001
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Hours

What time does BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos open?

BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos close?

BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Payment methods

Does BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos take Bitcoin?

No, BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos does not take Bitcoin.

Does BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos take credit cards?

Yes, BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos have catering options?

Yes, BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos does have catering options.

Does BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos have a drive thru?

No, BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos does not have a drive thru.

Does BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos have a happy hour?

Yes, BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos has a happy hour.

Does BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos serve alcohol?

No, BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos does not serve alcohol.

Services

Is BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos by appointment only?

No, BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos is not by appointment only.

Indoor Amenities

Does BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos allow dogs?

No, BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos does not allow dogs.

Does BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos have TVs?

No, BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos have bike parking?

No, BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos does not have bike parking.

Does BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos have outdoor seating?

No, BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos does not have outdoor seating options.

Does BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos have parking?

Yes, BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos wheelchair accessible?

Yes, BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos is wheelchair accessible.

Does BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos allow outdoor smoking?

Yes, BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos allows outdoor smoking.

Does BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos have free WiFi?

Yes, BAJA Cali Fish & Tacos has free WiFi.

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Fish Tacos, Vegan Tacos, Catering

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The Lucky Tiki in Highland Park is the sister location of the original Lucky Tiki in West…read moreHollywood. This spot opened about a year ago, and has a cool speakeasy style entrance at the Highland Park Bowl bowling alley. It is a small space, and I would highly recommend making a reservation on Resy. You have 90 minutes to drink and dine. I parked behind the bowling alley where there is a medium sized pay parking lot. Park in a space, remember your space number painted on the ground, and go to the pay station at the end of the lot. I found the parking machine to be extremely finicky as did other people. After ten minutes of failure, I ended up moving my car to another space, and then it worked. This has nothing to do with the Lucky Tiki, but FYI if you park there. We walked around to the front of the bowling alley, and checked in. Seating options include at the bar, tiki hut booths, and high top tables. The décor inside is a tiki lovers paradise. The room has a high ceiling with many tiki lamps, floats, puffer fish, tiki huts, thatch, ropes, barrels, netting, carvings, a hanging canoe, and a large tiki right in the middle of the space. In addition to the great décor, when you order certain drinks, special effects are triggered. There was also great tiki music playing all evening. We sat at the bar since we always enjoy talking to the bartenders. We actually ran into Skipper Christian in the parking lot on the way in, and he ended up being our main bartender, with Nick and Jo also working behind the bar. We put in a food order right away. The chicken potstickers ($12) came with five tasty bites, and the garlic teriyaki dipping sauce was good. We also had the giant pretzel ($16) which comes with mustard, beer cheese, and ranch sauces. This was excellent, and the perfect filling snack before a bunch of drinks. My first drink was the Siren's Song (Flor de Cana Eco rum, lemon juice, cassis, Oloroso sherry, apricot foam topper, $19). This drink is served in a great mermaid with skull mug and triggers special sound effects and bubbles fill the air. Those bubbles on top of the drink had a great light citrusy apricot flavor, probably the best flavored bubbles I've ever had. The drink itself was very good and balanced with some complexity. She wasn't sure what to order at first, and Christian asked her what flavors she liked. He ended up making a spin on a Tradewinds with some mango and pineapple to go along with the apricot and coconut. It was nicely balanced and not too sweet, even with all that fruit in there. My second drink was the Sun of Suns (Tierra de Acre mezcal, coconut cream, Giffard mango liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, $17). This was coconut and pineapple forward with some good smokiness in the background. Her second drink was the Whatever Floats Your Boat (Ford's gin, lemon juice, velvet falernum, orgeat, passion fruit syrup, guava soda, topped with hazelnut passion fruit foam, $19). It is served in a cool boat mug, and triggers thunder sound effects and lighted mechanical Polynesian tiki characters paddling a canoe over the bar. This was another good balanced drink. It was a little gin forward and the passion fruit popped out, maybe from being both in the drink and the foam top. That creamy hazelnut passion fruit form on top is delicious. I'd happily have a glass of that on its own. We were still a little hungry so we ordered the Hawaiian pizza (marinara, diced pepperoni, red onion, pineapple chunks, hot capicola ham, $16). It was another good tasting, perfectly sized snack, and the crust was light and airy. We were already fifteen minutes over our time limit, but we got the green light to stay longer to order a third drink to share. We ordered the Tiki Diablo (Flor de Cana Eco rum, Worthy Park 109 rum, Alma Tepecha chile liqueur, orange juice, lime juice, mango syrup, guava soda, $24). This drink serves two people, is served in a cool volcano bowl with glowing red lava around it, and comes with a fire show. Unfortunately, right after it was served, the host came over and said we were over our time and had to leave shortly. Christian made up for it by giving us two tall pours to go enjoy in the bowling alley bar area which was fine. We were happy we got some extra time inside. The drink was also very good, balanced with a little complexity. We had a great time. There is so much great décor to look at. The drinks and food were very good, and some of the the drink presentations and special effects were the icing on the cake. All of the bartenders were very friendly and a lot of fun. We purchased up a few zombie glasses to take home as a souvenir. I'd definitely recommend visiting the Lucky Tiki in Highland Park!

Adorable speakeasy with a fortune teller as a doorbell…read more Drinks 3/5 Painkiller $18 - This drink comes out with a show as they light a part of it on fire. I didn't fancy the flavor and this is a very popular drink so it stinks up the place every time it gets served to someone. Dark Magic $18 - Objectively not a bad drink but too tart for my partner and I didn't prefer the flavor. Service 5/5 Standard service. Our waitress got us some free shots, very kind. :) Ambiance 4/5 I love the vibes, the darkness, the decor. It's just too stinky and smokey whenever they serve the Painkiller.

Sailor at the Bar Entrance

Tiki hut booth

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Hard carved and painted Giant Tiki at Lucky Tiki

The Dungeon

4.8

(12 reviews)

3.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Women-owned & operated

An amazing idea for a chill date type of vibe or with friends…read more The food and music were amazingly good. Bartenders are so friendly. Definitely coming back again.

The service was great, the music was good, and the drinks were excellent. I can't wait to go back!read more

Chicken fingers and Der Wolf burger

Tito's Cantarito and Paulaner

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The devil and the Boss Babe cocktail

Bull And Barrel

A very fun (for me fun = great selection of different things to try) and elegant spirits / cocktail…read morebar affiliated or at least (physically) connected to Alexander's steakhouse. The vibe here fit the steakhouse very well. The service and selection here are great. I think there is some membership program here as well, but don't know the details. I was meeting some friends for dinner at the steakhouse, but came a little early so I grabbed a drink here. It was on a weekday so the place wasn't very busy. Fun looking cocktails, but there is such a great selection of spirits, so ended up just getting a sipping rum. Was only early enough to have one drink by myself, but definitely would come back to try different drinks here. Especially if I was gonna eat at the restaurant again.

This spot has much of the stuff you are looking for and little of the stuff you are not looking…read morefor. Great cocktails and equally great food. The ONLY place that can make a proper Jack rose cocktail. Without question. Hot liquor and steaming libations. Full food menu. If you want higher end service, come Here. Springbank malts 10 deep. It's difficult to find Cambeltown malts like this.

Some of the selection - POV sitting at the bar

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The Colorado Bar

Amazing evening! Joyful memories, happy faces, horrible fashion. Step it up, People…read more Kind, efficient service at a fair price. Community gathering with people watching in a relaxed, safe and friendly atmosphere. Live music on Tuesday nights. Easy parking and a sidewalk taco stand.

Mike makes the best drinks! Really cool spot and has live music on Tuesday's!…read more Plenty of parking and they have pool! Great spot for late night drinks.

Drinks ... Halloween decor ... full bar !!!!

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Magnolia House

Pasadena is one of my all-time favorite cities and they have some great restaurants. We hadn't been…read morein this side of town in a while, so I asked my son to find us a new spot to try today. We ended up at Magnolia House for a late lunch/early dinner. They also serve breakfast/brunch only on weekends. Walked in around 4:30pm and we were greeted by Brian, one of the managers. Brian was the standout star of the whole experience! His energy was exceptional and he is such a great conversationalist. He checked on us several times throughout our meal and made sure we were doing well. He on his own was HANDS DOWN a five star human being. At first, he wanted to seat us in the back corner but I told him the table was too small and he accommodated us with a bigger table. Our server Kiana came up to the table with a pleasant smile and greeting to take our drink orders. I got a glass of cranberry juice along with some water. My son got the American Dream cocktail along with some water. We skipped on dessert. From 4-6pm, they have a happy hour menu with some of their cocktails and shareable plates. The portions are just a bit smaller and the prices are a little lower. It's a good way to sample different items. I think we got a good variety of food to enjoy. To start, we got the Little Gem Salad. It was such a unique combination of flavors and SUPER delicate/light. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The next starter was the Zucchini and Feta Fritters, which was good but not the best out of everything else we ordered. The zucchini was a bit mushy but the batter it was fried in was crispy. Another starter we shared were the Moroccan Spiced Chicken Wings. These wings are gigantic and very flavorful. They definitely pack some heat, so be careful. I don't think the A/C was NOT working to begin with, so the place was already hot. The wings made us sweat even more. For entrées, we got the burger and the pork belly. Brian said they are known for their burger and after taking the first bite, it's clear as to why. It was absolutely PERFRCTION. So delicious! The bun, the meat, the cheese, the onions, and the crispy bacon...all of it mixed together into the perfect burger. I had wanted to add some mushrooms and avocado to it, but Kiana said they were unable to do it. I also asked for lettuce and she said that would be an extra charge. What extra charge for lettuce? We still got charged for avocado when the bill came, but they took it off once we mentioned it. The pork belly was also very tender, flavorful, and crispy. It's just hard to compete with the burger! We also got an order of the Belgian Fries to share and we were both pleasantly surprised at how good they were. The fries are salty and cut pretty thick. The sauce that came on the side was so yummy. We asked for a small extra cup to-go. All in all, the food was great and we liked everything. The vibe of the restaurant wasn't really all that for me. Brian genuinely made up for anything that was lacking in the atmosphere. He is such a wonderful asset to the restaurant and their company. The restaurant itself has been here for about 15 years now and it used to be a very old house. You can tell when you look around. They did a good job with the renovations, but you can see the different areas/rooms. I think they tried to keep the casual comfort of a home, while making it a slightly elevated experience. It was very clean everywhere, especially the bathrooms. They have one gender neutral bathroom, one for men, and one for women. No private parking, so you'll have to park on the street and put money in the kiosk. They also had an outdoor seating. Pretty BIG, only took picture of one side. They also have 2 small TVs. In the bar area and inside their cute lounge. I normally like to try new places, especially when I'm in Pasadena, so I'm not sure if I'll come back here. Maybe if Brian is working, it would definitely be worth stopping by again! Thank you all..

Wonderful experience!!…read more Celebratory Happy hour with the girls! Our waitress, Jasmin was soo accommodating and served us well!! I enjoyed the Moroccan rub on the chicken wings and the zucchini fritters Along with the house burger , soo yummy!

Now Serving Coffee Monday - Friday at 7:30am

Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4 - 6:30PM. Enjoy $5 wine & local draft beers, $6 well drinks & $6 House Sangria, and more

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Private Lounge Area - For event inquiries, send an email to: events@themaghouse.com

Mills Alley

Ordered: - Hakata set with Tonkatsu ramen (5/5): Came with a…read morespicy tuna don, karaage, and tsukemono. The karaage had a solid fry, and wasn't greasy at all while being both crunchy and juicy. The sauce was a creamy and spicy and paired well with the chicken. The tonkotsu ramen was delicious although a bit on the sweeter side - the egg was very well marinated and the chashu generous and flavorful. - Tokyo set with tuna don (5/5): Also came with soba noodles, miso soup, and tsukemono. The tuna don had a generous portion of tuna and rice. It tasted fresh and was a simple and well executed dish that satisfies your cravings. The soba noodles were a surprise to me. I didn't expect the soba noodles to be in a sauce with a string sesame oil consistency and taste. It was refreshing yet a bit heavier as a result. I also love the variety of fish provided with it. Overall (5/5): Disclaimer - we came here late April. But this is a gem in Pasadena that we wished we visited sooner! The lunch deals have very generous portions for the price and we were super stuffed after. We also were quite impressed with the execution of the tsukemono which looked like canned vegetables mixed with mushrooms that were pickled together for an unexpectedly rich flavor. The vibes of the establishment are modern and tasteful, and we really liked how spacious it was. Service was also solid. Overall we hope to be back to further explore the menu!

Repeated multiple times does not disappoint. Tempura everytime…read more Also the sauce in the tokyo set for lunch/soba kaisen for dinner, is a must get. I don't even have soba/sashimi as my first choice in japanese places but this is something I must everytime I'm here. Service is actually too nice. LOL This is actually legitimate 5 stars, no inflation. Great interior too and very spacious so there is privacy without being too close to other tables. Again, shocker given how modern it is, you wouldn't expect high quality japanese food here

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Pez Coastal Kitchen

Came here for dinner. Food was delicious. Great service and ambiance…read more Friend and I shared some dishes including dessert. A must try!

Tonight's dining experience was, unfortunately, a disappointment…read more The Seared Jumbo Scallops were anything but "jumbo." They looked nothing like the photos other diners had posted on Yelp. More concerning, they didn't appear to be cooked properly, a little bit on the raw side --or perhaps they simply weren't fresh. The appearance alone was enough to make me lose my appetite. Overall, the food was overpriced for what was served, and several dishes were excessively salty. The Charred Octopus, for example, the salad on this dish was overwhelmingly salty and lacked the balance I expected. Service also seemed to suffer. It appeared the restaurant might have been understaffed, as there was only one server greeting guests, seating customers, and taking orders. While the server worked hard, the lack of staffing was noticeable and affected the overall dining experience. My friends also ordered the fish, but the skin was far from crispy, which was disappointing for a dish at this price point. To make matters worse, we were looking forward to ending the meal with dessert, but the dessert called: Tropical Fruit Panna Cotta, Tea Cookie, and Passion Fruit Sorbet was unavailable. With most entrées averaging around $50, we expected a much higher level of quality and execution. The Seabass with Sauerkraut was priced at around $50, but in my opinion, it simply didn't offer the value to justify the cost. The only thing I truly appreciated was that the restaurant offered a complimentary birthday dessert, which was a thoughtful gesture. Unfortunately, they had run out of birthday candles, so even that special touch was missing. Sadly, this meal did not meet our expectations in terms of food quality, value, or overall experience. Based on this visit, I would not recommend this restaurant to my friends. Perhaps this was just an off night, but we left disappointed and have no plans to return.

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Kevin Y.

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10

0

3 years ago

Do you want Baja Cali to cater an event? Don't waste your time - look for a different vendor. My fiancee and I wanted to cater fish tacos for our wedding and reached out to Baja Cali for information. We first reached out in AUGUST 2022. Someone by the name of Luci started the process for us and directed us to Marielena - the "event coordinator." I reached out to Marielena multiple times over the course of two months and was ghosted. Radio silence. I gave up on them but in JANUARY 2023 my fiancee decided to give it another try. This time, Marielena reached out and restarted the process for us again. She said that she would print out a quote for us so that we can look over it and put down a deposit to secure their service. From this point on, we never heard back again. Radio silence again. It is now almost MARCH 2023 and we've tried calling many different people multiple times for the past 4 weeks only to be ghosted constantly. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. DON'T ASK BAJA CALI TO CATER YOUR EVENT. read more

V G.

4

28

10

8 years ago

This place deserves a 10 star review! The chefs and cashier lady are so nice and welcoming every time I walk in! Fast easy and close to home which is the way it should be. I was considering giving them a 1 star review because of the Manager, Gus. I don't like to judge the entire establishment on 1 bad experience. I called and ordered a burrito for carry out, I arrived 30 to 40 minutes later. He had told me it'll take about 20 minutes which is fine I guess they were really basy. I arrived and walk up to pay for the food when I was informed by Gus that they haven't even started my burrito and that I will have to wait at least 20 minutes. I was in a rush and got upset, and asked why it's going to take that long! He said well there are others in front of you. I'm like dude I called 40 minutes ago and he said well, if you don't want to wait then leave. Long story short this guy is a grade A you know what. Oh and I made sure to let him know. Every time I go and he's there I won't be ordering. read more

Charles B.

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4 years ago

i live about half a block from this spot and never bothered trying it. well recently, I had a hankering for some Asada fries, and boy oh boy was I in for a treat! not only is their food great quality and tasting, but their prices are beyond reasonable (which is important these days because we all are going broke at the tank) and their portions are beyond generous. I consider myself a big eater, and I couldn't dare to finish the order of Asada fries. their protein tacos are delicious as well, and of course, their flagship, the fish tacos, are next level. don't waste precious time on other spots, give these folks a try and you won't regret it! read more

Stacie H.

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5

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5 months ago

I've been coming to this place since they first opened. I love the staff there. They're so friendly especially my friend Daniel. He's been working there quite a few years and he is the best. The best customer service you can ever ask for the atmosphere is clean. The food is delicious everything on there on the menu is fire. I would recommend this place to anybody who wants something to eat chill outside or inside the place is clean the food is great customer service perfect especially the manager. They know me I come there often. Me and my daughter keep up the great work. Baja Cali on Washington is the best. read more

Octavio P.

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6

87

9 years ago

Los mejores tacos de pescado en baja cali me en cantan los recomiendo la tortilla es saludable muy suave el pescado esta bien cocinado y fresco el repollo esta bien cortado y fresco el pico de gallo super fresco la salsa riquísima. La crema en cantadora y el pescado es un buen tamaño la cajera k esta en las mañanas muy amable sociable atenta los cocineros trabajan en equipo y rápidos y amables los miro el .martes k es especias 99 y todo el menú está read more

Lusty Y.

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1

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7 years ago

This is directed to "Jaime A's" response of a review on 4/13/19, & a personal experience today. "Jaime A" Do not flatter yourself, by no stretch of imagination you can be a "competitor" of Fish King. Get over yourself. Today, your taco was under cooked, & dripping with frying fat with burnt tortilla ... It'll help if you change the oil in your fryer once a while ... Makes one wonder who your admirers are. Total waste of money here read more

Shahe Y.

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2

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1 year ago

I had an amazing experience at Baja Cali! The food was fresh, flavorful, and made with high-quality ingredients. But what really stood out was the incredible service from Junny and Juan. They were friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect. Their welcoming attitude and efficiency made my visit even better. If you're looking for great seafood and top-notch customer service, this is the place to go! Highly recommend! read more

S H.

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9 years ago

Wow - fish tacos that aren't fishy! You can tell that their ingredients are fresh and prepared in house. The grilled fish tacos had the right balance of tortilla, fish, toppings, and sauce. The condiment bar (for lack of a better term) had great spicy peppers, radishes, onions, and generous servings of lime. This was during their soft opening and they already had their act together. Welcome to the neighborhood! read more

Jorge M.

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2

1

2 years ago

I've been visiting Baja California Fish since moving to Pasadena, and it never disappoints. The food is consistently excellent, especially the tacos, seafood dishes, and soups--perfect for curing a hangover! The space is always clean, and the ingredients are fresh and well-prepared. It's a great spot for a quick and satisfying meal. Thank you Michelle for the great service and friendly hello! Highly recommend! read more

Christopher C.

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1

0

2 years ago

I've consistently had a fantastic experience at Baja Cali Fish & Tacos. The employees are always so courteous and welcoming, which makes each visit feel special. On top of that, the food is always fresh and incredibly delicious. Whether it's the tacos or other dishes, the quality and flavor never disappoint. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for amazing service and great food! read more

Edgar C.

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1

0

2 years ago

Rochelle who took my order was so helpful & welcoming on my first ever visit to BAJA Cali! She broke down the menu options for me and was suggesting their most popular items aswell. The experience overall was great especially because the location is very clean & well organized, staff is friendly/welcoming, and service is quick! read more

Riley T.

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3

0

6 years ago

Worst. Service. Ever. They always make a mistake on my order and never apologize. I don't know why I always tip here, since they are never nice. I've been coming since they opened, but no more. I'm done. They food was always just OK, but easy to get. But I won't spend my money where it's not appreciated. read more

Breeshae M.

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2

0

8 years ago

Their Mar Y Tierra (Shrimp and Asada) burrito tastes so good and only 7.99, and it's a good size too. Also its not just a piece of Shrimp here or there, every time I took a bite I ate a shrimp, a burrito so good with a low price like that, can't beat it, looking like it's my new burrito place.!!!! read more

Rae C.

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6 years ago

Great fish tacos... the Shrimp burrito is grrrrreat!!! Most importantly, I really appreciate the hard working energetic staff... all young early 20's kids hustling and making our food. They are super efficient considering the tiny work area... I always tip bigger because I appreciate them. read more

Vatche K.

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8

5

9 years ago

Hands down the best fish tacos in town. I have been here at least 10 times since it opened less than 2 months ago. The fish has been fresh every time and the tacos with their homemade hot sauce is definitely comparable if not better than taco nazo or even a bomb ass Ensenada taco cart. read more

Elijah H.

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1

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24 days ago

The food here is always good, the service is always done with a smile and politely, and most importantly they always get us coming back. It was also cool to see they were playing the world cup as well. So if you want to go to a local spot for the game, you can go there read more

Audrey M.

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3

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2 years ago

Jocelyn Aguilar was so helpful I told her I never been here before and she gave me the run down of all the stuff you sell people like her makes me want to come back because of her service the fish tacos and fries hit the spot I will definitely be coming back read more

Frank A.

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3

0

7 years ago

Although this is one town over in Pasadena, Baja Cali Tacos are absolutely amazing! They have the best fish tacos I've ever tasted. They have tacos starting at $1. You just simply can't go wrong. Today is Taco Tuesday, you should check this place out! read more

Hamlet V.

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2

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2 years ago

Juni, Arthur and Paulina are an awesome crew at this Baja Cali. The food is freshly made, tastes amazing and they're super friendly. We stayed in the area a week and went twice to pick up delicious tacos and burritos. Thanks guys! Highly recommend. read more

Gustavo L.

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10

6

7 years ago

New local Mexican food restaurant. Serves takeout Baja style, I recommend the tacos and the burrito in the torta is pretty good too. On Thursdays they have $.99 tacos meat, I'm allergic to fish but they also sell that on sale on Tuesdays. read more

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Looking for somewhere to eat while we were in Pasadena, and came across Bobby's. When I read the…read moreother YELP reviews we had to come try it. (Especially when it talked about the owner being a dodger fan). If you come in from the back parking lot you walk by there sports wall which has tons if baseball cards from all teams as well as a ledge with Dodger Bobbleheads. Totally gave you a sports bar decoration feeling. Service was good and food was decent. They have big screen tv's in the eating area which play sports events. If you are a sports fan I would say definitely check it out.

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Me and a coworker stopped by for the first time last week for lunch…read more They have a cool mural on the side of the restaurant. So we decided to take pics before going in. The so called owner comes out saying "what are you guys doing?" Me: "taking pics. Is that allowed?" Her: (condescending tone) "yea I just wanted to know what was going on cause I saw you guys taking pics." A weird response? Like are you not used to business? And then she stayed there standing right beside us and monitoring until we finished taking pics. So weird and cringe. Only went inside cause we were already there and short on lunch time. The lady at the register was extremely nice though. So this is not an attack on the staff working the kitchen or in the front. But I won't be coming back solely because of the experience with the owner. It was just unnecessary and rude.

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Greasy spoon Mexican at its best! Family run restaurant that is a total gem. Delicious roasted…read morepepper salsas and hot chips to start off. Nothing on the menu is bad. But the velvety red enchiladas are a dream. The whole fried fish is crispy and served hot. The chile verde tart and savory with tender pieces of pork, the enchiladas suizas a perfect mix of sour and savory. Lightly battered with a touch of heat, the chile reinos are delicious. In the summer, the ceviches are outstanding as are the sopas and tostadas. Very personable and jolly hosts/owners, Lupitas wins on all fronts. (The portions are huge so be prepared to be full and siesta ready afterwards :)

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.

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(33 reviews)

I stopped at this place today June 6th, 2025 and it is Open and they serve breakfast and lunch…read moreuntil 3:00pm. I ordered the cheese enchiladas with a soft shell beef taco and rice and beans and a ice tea that they brewed on the spot for me. The food was very delicious and I will be coming here more often. They have indoor seating and if need be they probably could put a table or two outside, I came here close to 2:00pm and they close at 3:00 pm. The lady thanked me when I paid cause I gave her a five dollar tip, which is normal for me to give a 25% tip. I am glad this place is open. The food is great tasting and the people there are friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend eating at this Mexican restaurant

I ordered the $17 chile verde burrito (no rice, cilantro, or onions--just beans and the chile…read moreverde). Unfortunately, the filling resembled dry carnitas with a light splash of green salsa rather than true chile verde--dry, lacking flavor, and disappointing overall. On the bright side, the chips and salsa were solid, and the service was friendly with food made to order. The ambience leans classic Mexican diner, but it was uncomfortably hot inside--definitely not ideal for a summer visit.

Los Primos

4.2

(87 reviews)

After doing a run in the area, my bf and I were hungry for tacos. We ordered asada tacos and al…read morepastor. Our meal came with chips and salsa. The asada did not taste like asada nor did the al pastor taste like al pastor. The asada to me tasted like pork. My bf described the al pastor as having a medicine like taste. Needless to say, we likely won't be returning. The service was good though.

Carne asada quesadilla to go please! Fast friendly service, food was solid...they threw in a small…read morepaper bag of chips and salsa. What's not to like?

Rosarito Mexican Food

3.9

(278 reviews)

07/23/2026 I cannot…read moresay enough about this place! The food and quality of service are always outstanding. I have been going to Rosarito since 1993, when they opened on Craig Ave and Foothill Blvd at a doomed location. I grew up in the neighborhood and saw so many concepts come and go at that location, never lasting very long at all (1, maybe 2 years. Yet Rosarito survived there for well over a decade, before they moved to their current location. Over the last 33 years I have tried pretty much everything on the menu, and every single dish is fantastic. On this trip I went for Al Pastor Tacos. The meat is plentiful and is always succulent and super flavorful. Excellent tacos! Thank you for 33 years of great food, and great people.

Stopped by for a quick lunch meanwhile my car was being serviced a few blocks down. Its a small…read morelocation, the staff was friendly, and the food was ready fast. I ordered an asada, al pastor, and carnitas taco. Each taco was decent and the sauces were decent as well. The Carnitas taco being the most flavorful. I also ordered a Cidral which is always delicious and the price was reasonable overall.

Hot Shrimp Mami

4.3

(35 reviews)

Me and my girlfriend were looking for shrimp bags but our usual favorite place is located allllll…read morethe way in West Covina. We live in Pasadena and we ended up finding out about hot Shrimp Mami as soon as we found it, we called in and placed an order. We got the shrimps , the crab legs , fries and tenders. EVERYTHING was amazing 10/10 but keeping it 100 when I say the tenders were alright I feel like they could be better. But beside that everything was amazing. My girlfriend is happy that we found a place that's close to home. The fries were fire but please let's find bigger and fatter tenders. But beside that it's great The service is amazing, and shout out to the cook , not sure if it's the mom but respect because it's hot as hell in Pasadena right now and the food always hit the spot. Appreciate you guys! Shout out

My first time trying this spot. Let me tell yall. This place was so good. I love the fact that it's…read morea food truck and I love how quick the food gets done. The customer service was excellent and respectful. I ordered a 1 lb of shrimp head, lobster tail l, added sausages and garlic bread. Everything I ordered was very delicious. I will definitely come back again! I highly recommend this spot.

Pollos Puebla #1

3.9

(128 reviews)