Big Grandma's really knows how to slang a mean pupusa. The masa was moist, and there was no…read moreskimping on the lard - resulting in the most flavorful pupusa I've ever had. Grandma's is incontrovertibly the best pupusa in LA, that's for damn sure. I ordered the cheese pupusa (with the most hearty cheese-to-masa ratio - yum!), which contains zucchini and nopales. This was absolutely insane. It also came with the salsa roja (also very flavorful), plantain, and curtido (a pickled slaw). They currently have a link to their gofundme up on their instagram (@biggrandmaskitchen), because sadly the owner's cooking equipment and tools burnt down during the Eaton Fire. Despite having had tragedy strike them recently, this local small business is still selflessly giving back to the communities of Altadena and Pasadena by regularly donating food to residents and first responders at community food drives, so I strongly urge everybody to consider donating, or at least buy a pupusa or two - you will NOT regret it! Rooting for this small biz to thrive!

Got to visit my favorite pupusa truck at the LA After Dark Night Market. And the pupusas were…read morecrispier than ever. I had two revueltas. The refried black beans are a little on the salty side (which I like, but fair warning for sensitive palates) and are the perfect consistency. This was the first time I had the plantains and honestly the $19 combo plate was pretty filling for me, so I had to share them! My plate also came with three different dips/salsas: a sweet one for the plantains, a light cheesy sauce, and a mild salsa. The revueltas and the black beans were definitely my favorite part of the experience.

They catered food for my daughter's birthday party and they made the entire process nothing but…read moreseamless. Communication was excellent, prices and details were very clear and easy to understand. Food was delicious. Our guests enjoyed everything, the beef brisket and mac and cheese were definitely the crowd favorite. Service was great as well. Highly recommended! Thank you Judith and to your team!

Was looking for a good Tri Tip a sandwich everybody we use in our area was closed or out of…read more It we saw this place Mission Barbecue call them said they deliver which was Great showed 5 stars and it was The meat was delicious they said it would be here at a certain time and it was will definitely use them again Thank you for the Great food And service

Throughout the years my son has suggested we order food from Brisa. It's embarrassing for me to…read moreadmit that it took until now for me to order from her. My son has been raving about her food since Jr High and he's now completed his first year in college. We had the most discerning guests (other Mexicans) and they were pleased. The carnitas were made differently than how they normally eat it but they were both appreciated and eaten... The tinga... I saw one guy at the party eat 5 plates of it, not 5 tacos but 5 plates and when the party was over he took a zip lock of it home. My neighbors came by the party and they asked for the caterers number saying that the food reminded them of a better version of food they had in Texas. We are already planning an event where we can order food from her again as everything was perfect and affordable.

Delicious food. Easy process to place order. Great communication and very friendly staff.read more

Nona Rosa catered a dinner party that we hosted at our home as part of a school fundraiser and they…read morewere exceptional. Coordination and communication was smooth end to end throughout the planning process, Jesse was responsive and clear. All the food was delicious and beautifully presented. The staff was kind and welcoming to us and our guests. They were also prompt with pickup and breakdown, incredibly clean and tidy, and left our property in great condition. I highly recommend!

Ordered food for my wife's birthday party and can't say enough. Service and food is excellent all…read morethe pizzas were amazing and my guests all really love tbe pizza and salad.. Ordering was super easy and are very responsive leading up to your event. I will be calling on them again, soon hopefully!!

I went to Nick's over the weekend and once again the experience was fantastic! Once again I had the…read moremeatloaf because its one of my favorites! I have also had other dishes from the menue that were also great like the salmon, and the ribs! However that meatloaf is a standout and what's truly amazing is that it taste the same every time I go which is an incredible feat! As for the staff and service once again it was impeccable! Shout out to the manager Daniel and Gary my server for another great experience at Nick's. As far as the ambiance goes it is also a great experience no matter where you sit. Me personally like to sit in view of the cooks to watch them work their magic. Thanks again Nick's for another fantastic visit! Please go check them out if you haven't been and trust me when I say you won't be disappointed! Pics on the next visit I promise. Soon as the food hit the table it was a wrap!

Our experience at Nick's on South Lake Avenue in Pasadena went above and beyond our expectations!…read moreAfter struggling to secure a table at three other restaurants, we arrived on a busy Saturday night to find a full house. Despite this, the manager graciously coordinated with the hostess to accommodate my family in a private booth near the kitchen without hesitation. Her kindness and exceptional hospitality truly made our evening special. The atmosphere was warm, elegant, and lively, yet comfortable enough to enjoy a wonderful family dinner. The aged top sirloin steak was absolutely amazing, and the butter cake dessert was the perfect ending to our meal! It's rare to experience this level of genuine hospitality, especially on such a busy evening. The service, food, and ambiance exceeded our expectations. Nick's Pasadena has definitely earned our future business. Highly recommended!

I'm so honored to be the first Yelp review. Friends and I visited this backyard restaurant…read moreexperience this past weekend and were all blown away. It's such an intimate and beautiful space with great music for ambiance. Our server Angel was so sweet. Everyone was very attentive and it felt like a family. The chef even came to greet us at the end of the meal. Such a nice touch. Now for the food. WOW! We ordered just about one of everything. It's all made to order right there in a gorgeous outdoor grill. My favorite was the sausage. It came w a perfect sauce and grilled sourdough. The chicken thighs are the juiciest and most tender I've ever had. I should've ordered more. The grilled short ribs were my next favorite, they have a nice mesquite taste. I'm not a seafood lover but I tried the paella and it didn't taste fishy at all. It was fresh and really captured that ocean essence. The rice had great heat without being too spicy. Lastly, the gem lettuce salad was the perfect cold starter to share with the table. I hear their dinner service has so much to offer with more menu options. I'm definitely going to be checking that out!

In a city built on tacos and guisados mexicanos, Wepa Pa'l Mundo brings the flavors of Puerto Rico…read moreto LA and they make a big statement. The Pernil: roasted pork is Puerto Rico's love letter to the Mexican Carnitas. Everything ordered was delicious. The hospitality and enthusiasm of the staff was an added bonus, there's great pride and joy behind the menu. I'm looking forward to their next pop up event, the food is really good! Muchas gracias mis Boricuas!

WEPA Pa'l Mundo is a new Puerto Rican pop-up restaurant by a sous chef from the lauded Magna Kusina…read morein Portland, Oregon. I visited the inaugural pop-up event at Seoul Sausage in Downtown LA which was recommended to me by my cousin in PDX. You'll choose from a short menu of appetizers to main dishes such as the pernil asado (slow roasted pork) and the arroz con gandules (yellow rice with pigeon peas) to dessert. There is only one Puerto Rican restaurant in LA and a take out operation all in the San Fernando Valley. For those in the city who would like a taste of Puerto Rican food, follow this chef for his next pop up. Check out chef Roberto Almdovar's Instagram for the next pop up and menu. @wepapalmundo

Went here with a party of 5 and was immediately seated on a Wednesday night at 630. The decor is…read morecute, semi dimly lit with a good amount of seating available. We ordered family style and was really happy that we got to try so many things! Ceviche de pescado Lomo saltado Arroz con pollo** Bistec con tallarin verde *** Aji de gallina Everything was delicious but the best bite had to be the bistec con tallarin verde. The pasta was perfectly al dente, the sauce was seasoned well, and the steak was medium rare and so tender. They have quite an extensive menu so I will definitely be back some time to get my favorites and try some more of their food!

Amazing food and service! I would definitely go back…read moreAmbiance was perfect for the occasion

This is good f****** barbecue. We got a breakfast burrito with brisket and it is f****** delicious…read moreI would recommend this place to my mother

$20 is pretty damned expensive for 4 poorly cooked st. louis ribs and a few corn tortillas…read more Ribs were over-barked and mostly just tough like jerky.

These Korean dumplings are delicious! I ordered three dumplings (and house salad) for $20 - coconut…read morecurry chicken, beef bulgogi, and spicy pork and kimchi. All of them had good flavor. The spicy pork and kimchi wasn't too spicy, but had a decent kick to it. Keep in mind, these dumplings are big (please see picture to see how they compare to the size of a cherry tomato). Even though I thought $20 was pricey, overall, I was pleased with my meal, and I was comfortably full. Next time I'm at Smorgasburg, I would love to get more dumplings. But I also want to try the Flying Noodles, mainly since it looks so photo worthy.

I was intrigued by the colorful dumplings when I saw pictures of them on social media, so I decided…read moreto give Workaholic a try at Smorgasburg; a popular food market in LA. The market is usually packed and every booth has a line, especially the popular ones. The Workaholic booth was quite popular, with a moderately long line. As I waited to order, I considered the options before deciding to go all-out with the 3 mandu (Korean dumplings) combo which came up to around $20. I got the spicy pork and kimchi, coconut curry chicken, and beef bulgolgi mandu. The dumplings come in a bowl with a bed of house salad mixed with sesame dressing. The dumplings are huge in size and the skin is a bit thick. However, the meat stuffing inside is juicy and flavorful. The dumplings are noticeably greasy, but the salad helps with that. Overall, the dumplings make for a great photo and that's probably the biggest reason to get it. The flavors were good, but not good enough to warrant the expensive price. I probably wouldn't order them again, but it was try.