Meat quality was extremely poor, carne asada was all gristle and very chewy. Crispy tacos were as small as a Taco Bell hard taco. 2 stars for fast delivery. Will not be back. read more

This place is delicious. Authentic Mexican food restaurant that has been open for 30+ years... that says something. Smaller seating areas, both inside and outside. Will definitely stop here again when going through Pasadena. read more

Can't understand all the great reviews. My four and eight year old grandkids love this place. But all they ever want is bean and cheese burritos so that doesn't say much for rating Mexican food in general. I've tried other menu items including the burritos but I'm not impressed. For me it's a one star but for the grandkids I made it a three star. read more

Went to Burrito Express yesterday for taquitos.Not only were they under $5 but they were as good as I remember.Can't go wrong here.

When you want a quick bite on the go and you want a good mix of ingredients, burrito express is there for you. The spicy sauce has a good kick to it too. Don't expect a restaurant quality burrito with gourmet ingredients here, but do expect something to fill you up with more than optimal flavor . I'd come back here read more

Wish I could give 0 stars. Honestly got food poisoning, mid service, yeah that's all. don't know what else to say

I got two burritos from here at the Rhode pop up shop on Melrose and they were SO good!! I'm a very very picky eater and didn't think I'd be able to eat one and it was the best burrito I've ever had. Ever since I got one I've been wanting to go to the actual location and get a burrito. My mom loved it too and we talk about them all the time. I've never liked a burrito before read more

They've been making burritos here since 1978, and I've been coming since 1998. I rarely think of posting a review of places I've been going to for years. It's hard to review a burrito. They are the least photogenic food group out there. I have a photo of a naked burrito below and it's not pretty like the food art at fancier places. But you can't judge a book by its cover. I always get the JVC no meat. It's like a bean burrito with a salad thrown inside. it's stuffed with so much goodness they wrap it in two tortillas. I like the salsa tubs they include with your order. They add a nice kick. The menu board is stuck on 1996 with references most folk under 40 years won't get such as the Ito burrito from the famous trial of 1995. And then there is the Ross Perot burrito (presidential candidate in 1992 and 96). The new owners (since 2008) say they won't change a thing - no need to mess with success. read more

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Placed a large order for an event. Spoke with Will and he made the process easy . Burritos were a hit for lunch, everyone enjoyed their pick . I think the Chili Verde was the favorite . Food fresh Service excellent and friendly. Come here for your next meal ! read more

I picked up for doordash here. They made me wait in line, when though I could see the item I came for in a bag. They just said, "wait in line to get it". It was unnecessary and weird. I don't accept and orders from this establishment anymore. read more

Service was fast and like always no complaints there BUT most of the food tasted blend... during lunch hour. No one was there while I was waiting on my order. The chips tasted stale, rice no flavor at all, not much carnitas on the torta, didn't even try the tacos in the end. I had them a few times before and their food is great but today was disappointing. read more

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I love coming here. The food is good and the woman that works there is the NICEST! She's so sweet. I like to get the combo burritos or the breakfast chorizo burrito. read more

Pasadena staple. Nothing fancy. Solid burritos. Fast and friendly service. I always get the beef bean and cheese. The salsa is excellent- smoky not spicy. Haven't tried the rest of the menu but the place is always busy. Not much seating but that's ok because I always pick up for take out. read more

One of the hidden gems of Pasadena, Burrito Express has been one of my go-to places for decades. The staff is always friendly and glad to see you. While the inside dining area is small and cozy, there are many tables outside. As for the food, the JVC Spicy Beef Dinner plate is easily two meals, and is the item I have consistently ordered the longest. This is normally prepared and ready to eat but I've actually worked with the staff to turn this into a "to-go for later" item with the green salsa and cheese on the side. Doing it this way does require some assembly but it tastes just as good. I do this to enjoy a JVC later because my current favorite item is the Deluxe Nachos with carnitas and spicy green salsa. Yes, they will put the salsa directly on the nachos. This is amazing but has to be eaten soon after it is prepared and I do so with great enthusiasm. read more

I wanted a straightforward, simple burrito and found this place. I called in the order and it was easy. The location is easy to find and though there are a couple parking spots, there's plenty of street parking. I got the JVC with chicken, and I loved everything about it. I do wish there was an option to get everything without the double tortilla because it was just excessive for me and I ended up eating the insides more, but it was still great. It had meat, rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and guac which is everything I want in a burrito. Most important to me is the rice because I'm Asian and it's my base for everything and theirs was really good! The filling was generous especially for the price. My husband got Vic's Special which is basically a wet burrito, and he was impressed. This is definitely more of my place because I don't even have to ask to take out onions/cilantro but he seemed to still enjoy. I'll definitely come back when I want a burrito. read more

Burrito Express - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Love this place. You can't beat their prices nor the quality of food. It's pretty damn good. I got introduced to this place when I moved to Pasadena 3 years ago. Since that day 3 years ago this is a spot I come to with joy! Everything is always consistent. And you know you're gonna get full on a budget! I can walk away clean with spending 10-12 bucks and basically be stuffed ALL DAY. Crunchy tacos! Burritos! Wet or dry! Cheese enchiladas, quesadillas! Man I get pumped when I find a whole in the wall and the flavors are so welcoming. Make sure you get Vics special. Burritos come wet with a side of lettuce, tomatoes, and tortilla chips to help you ad some texture to each bite. I always get the JVC without meat and spicy...cause spicy food gives you life! No better combo than a wet burrito with a kick. And if you ask for extra salsa they don't skimp. Thanks for being a local favorite! read more

My kids and I love the food here. Vegetarian available or as much meat in your burrito as you'd like. Cashier was very nice and it was very easy to pick up our online order. read more

A consistent snack / lunch option - I am a fan of the chicken soft tacos. The staff is always friendly & the food is always fast. I especially love in the summers when they have the soft icees with variety of flavors. A great option for those who want a long time Pasadena eatery favorite that has consistently provided delicious cheap eats. Let's keep this local favorite going by supporting local business. Oh and the chocolate chip cookies are a great temptation. read more

We're on the prowl for the best bean and cheese burrito in Southern California, and so far- this one is in first place. The spicy salsa (or hot sauce) is sooooo good. Definitely will be back!!! read more

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I fully acknowledge that different people have different taste in Mexican food. However, I have been a customer at Burrito Express for more than 40 years and never has the quality varied. Every item on the menu is delicious but my favorite are the carnitas tacos and JVC burrito. Always fast service. Always friendly. Consistent quality and large selection. I would give them 10 stars if I could. Oh, try the chocolate chip cookies! A great way to top off an awesome meal. read more

Burrito Express - Vic's Special Burrito and carnitas taco - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

One of the saddest meals I've had... Not sure how this place has 4 stars and so many reviews. I got the chicken JVC burrito and nachos with cheese and guac. The chicken is boiled/canned? The guac is avocado mixed with corn starch? The burrito seemed to be made of 2 wraps, just way too much wrap to sad filling ratio. I honestly couldn't finish the food. Still on the lookout for a decent local burrito shop in pasadena. read more

I'm from I'm from Orange County and I just happen to be in the area of Pasadena and was looking for breakfast burrito to try out went to burrito express found them on Google and that was a fantastic burrito I had I got myself an eggs, hash, brown chorizo, and cheese burrito everything blended perfectly together to make it a fantastic burrito would definitely come back again if I'm in the area. read more

this place is amazing. GREAT STAFF, GREAT FOOD, they go out of their way to make you feel like family and you are the most important customer. Deya is incredible and always accommodates crazy orders. Been coming here for 32 years and love it. Woo Hoo Steven U. read more

Great super friendly crew here and great food and reasonable prices! Get your burrito JVC style with sauce and cheese oven style! I love the bean and cheese burrito here but everything is good! Outdoor seating only right now but a couple of indoor tables available too! Shaved ice during the summer! Even some premade takeout burritos in their grab & go refrigerator. Love the little iconic bldg that is sometimes difficult to see but worth the stop! Lots of fun burrito choices! read more

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Ordered chicken taquitos and an asada combo burrito. Price was very reasonable. As for the food, I'd say it was below average. The taquitos were ok, although they weren't as crispy as I'd liked them to be. The burrito just wasn't good. The asada looked overcooked, some of it burned, and it was not very flavorful. It also had a weird, sort of crispy-hard texture. I suspect it wasn't cooked to order and probably was sitting in a container and then reheated. Aside from the price, the only thing I'd say was good is the sauce. I really hope they improve as it's in a convenient location and the folks who work there seem nice. But there are too many competing burrito spots within a 5 mile radius and I'll probably check them out instead. read more

I visited here on Saturday, July 18. I actually believe this is my second time here, and I see I have never written a review. Well, five stars! I called in an order for pick-up. I arrived just 10 minutes after calling in and the order was ready to go. I had the Ross Perot Burrito. It is a hefty burrito. Lots of Chicken, Beef, Pork, Rice, Beans, Sour Cream, Cheese and Guac. It is loaded! It is more than a meal! However, we also decided to share the Carne Asada Fries tonight. The fries were also good; however, I am still partial to Connal's fries. (down the street). Definitely one of the best burritos in the Pasadena area! Yum! Can't wait to return. read more

I really like this place but PLEASE STOP USING STYROFOAM FOR TAKEOUT ORDERS!!! The earth will appreciate you for it. Great food. Friendly staff. But you may lose me if you continue using styrofoam. read more

12.31.2020 I've been going here a few years now, good food and *very* clean , a bit pricey . For $80 I'd expect not to be charged for almost zero Cilantro but , it's worth it in the big picture, my teenaged boys and 78 Y.O. Sweet all love this place . -Nate read more

Was craving some Mexican food. This is not the place to go. Tiny place on the corner. We ordered chicken taquitos, carne asada fries, carnitas tacos, and JVM burrito. The best thing out of all of that was the carne asada fries, the meat had some flavor. The guacamole was watered down and you could barely taste whatever else was on there. The carnitas and chicken were more than crisp... they were hard. And the JVM burrito was so bland... the double tortilla just made it worse. Far from authentic but definitely express. read more

Best food in town. They are closed Sundays, so you can only eat their burritos, tacos, tostadas and enchiladas 6 days a week. Which is not enough days. My daughter and I go regularly for lunch dates, my husband and son pick up dinner for us together and usually come home with stickers and a bigger cup of Orange Bang than I can get anywhere else. Cannot recommend this place enough. read more

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TL:DR - Too dry and lackluster for a breakfast burrito, OK service. Would not go back for breakfast. The Breakfast Burrito Critic/BB Avenger comes out of retirement to bring you this review. A good decade ago (we are that old), a few friends and I set out on a mission to find the best breakfast burrito in the greater Los Angeles area. A friend and I agreed that nothing shows someone you care about them quite like a breakfast burrito delivery, and this food item combines two of what are arguably the world's most perfect food groups.... The excellence and universal love of breakfast food with the functionality and versatility of a burrito. Due to time constraints and health considerations, it has been quite some time since I've posted one. Last weekend, my boyfriend had to work until the early hours of the morning and I had the opportunity to be expressive in the language I understand best.... A breakfast burrito delivery. Yelp research led me to try Burrito Express, which is close to me and a place I've never tried, and apparently has rolled and served burritos for over 30 years. It's a pretty noticeable shack on a corner of Washington Blvd, with a few parking spaces on either side. Yelp reviews raved about how friendly the staff is, and maybe I caught someone different or someone who wasn't having a good morning. He was okay, but didn't offer recommendations or seem very welcoming when I told him this was my first visit. I went with two burritos - eggs, cheese, salsa, hash browns and bacon, and another one subbing the bacon for carne asada. Also added a side of guac, sour cream, and one of each salsa. The burritos were ready in 10 minutes and I was on my way! The verdict - I had a few bites of the bacon burrito. The guys appreciated the delivery, but to me, the burritos were noticeably dry. The hash browns were dry, and there wasn't enough salsa and cheese to balance it out. The egg was fried and placed first in the tortilla so that it wrapped around the edges of the burrito and wasn't present in every bite. The bacon also wasn't as prominent as it should have been. Although I expected this, the guac was mostly avocado sauce, without as much texture or flavor as guacamole should have. Also, the burritos weren't labeled..... fortunately, the guys I delivered them to were willing to leave it up to the universe and choose asada or bacon at random. Maybe breakfast isn't their strength, despite having "Burrito" in the business name, but this BB is not the holy grail. read more

Great food, love my burritos so do my kids and the staff and owner are really nice. Bean and Cheese read more

Burrito Express - Taquitos Spanish rice, beans, chips & salsa w/sour cream guacamole on the side. forgot to take photos of our other 4 dishes. - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Haven't been here in a while. Ordered a Chicken JVC & Beef Taquitos. The JVC was sooo Good. Taste just like when Vic owned the place. When Vic sold it wasn't the same & now it is. Don't know it the re-sold but It was really good last night. If you are old school from the area. Burrito Express is back to original taste read more

Best breakfast burritos ever. It is a must for us when we are visiting the Pasadena area. Nothing beats it.

I knew the food was going to be trash when it was ready in 2 minutes worst place I've ever tried.... Took one bite had to throw away my food.. if you don't want a stomach avoid at all costs.. food was cold and felt like it was sitting for days. AVOID AT ALL COSTS DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY read more

Was in the mood for a burrito and had heard good things about this place. I ordered a beef burrito, it was good sized and had plenty of beef. The prices on all the items were very reasonable and the gal behind the counter was very nice. read more

1. The menu still has classics like the Judge Ito and the Ross Perot. Even though these references date from my tiny babyhood, they fill me with titters of glee. 2. The food is delicious and a bargain. I get the JVC burrito and have two meals in one. Everything on the menu is tasty, and the salsa is delicious. 3. All of the people who work here are kind, hardworking, lovely people. They honestly make my day when I go; I always feel a little extra bounce in my step after interacting with them. They're just good people. Burrito Express is much better than most surrounding Mexican places, IMHO, and deserving of ALL YOUR BUSINESS! Go!! GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! read more

Ibb be have never tried anything so effortless it's by far the worst carne asada fries Iva ever seen or tasted the fries are still frozen there seems to be a wax like coating on what ever these watered dampen sauces are I'd be embarrassed to serve this to anyone TERRIBLE!!!!! This place should just close down read more

First time here, and was greeted with a warm welcome. This takes me back to those good old Mexican spots that are hard to find; nostalgic feelings. Anyways, I ordered the Torta with a mix of chicken & asada & sour cream on the side. It really hit the spot. As it wasn't too heavy as some other tortas can be. And the bread was light & fluffy. Next time, I will probably just order it with chicken only, as it won me over. I'll definitely be back for more tortas & to try other items on their menu. P.S. they have some nice patio seating that gives a nice breeze. read more

Burrito Express - Torta de asada y pollo - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I've been here several times now and their burritos are pretty good. I usually get the Pasadena Burrito. When they ask if you want their hot sauce, your answer should definitely be YES! I recently tried their pork taco and it was packed full of carnitas. I'm usually pretty good at eating my tacos and burritos without any filling falling out onto my plate. However, with this one, it wasn't possible and what fell out was enough for a second taco To top it off, they've been super nice everytime I've been. read more

Burrito Express - Temp Hours - Oct 2020 - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California