I've been looking all over for good mole and found it up the road in Pasadena with Don Pepe's tasty…read moreenchiladas. The mole was delicious, with a little spicy kick. We'll be back!

This Tex-mex restaurant tucked away in a outlet just off the bustling Fairmont Street is a solid…read morelittle hidden Pasadena gem If you didn't pull into the parking lot you might miss it, but the interior is fun and vibrant. The restaurant doesn't feel new by any means, but lived in in the best way possible. There's colorful decor, plenty of seating, and a lovely overall vibe The menu offers your typical Tex-Mex dishes; tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, salads, etc. we ordered off their lunch menu You are given complimentary chips and salsa to start. It's a tasty red salsa (no green/verde). The staff were very professional and efficient. We got our orders taken in a timely manner, the food didn't take long, and our drinks were always filled Everything tasted great. The prices are typical for Tex-mex type restaurants. But the ambiance, service, and quality are worth a stop Some tips: The interior temperature was fairly cold, and I run hot. I'm not complaining at all, more warning those who get cold easily They open relatively early (10am) everyday, but they typically close before 9pm, except on Saturdays Cheers!

Incredible! We come to town visiting periodically and got introduced to this restaurant this visit…read moreand it's definitely my new favorite!! The pastor tacos were cheap, huge, amazingly flavorful. The salsa was so good, spicy and the perfect consistency. They also brought out a spicy green sauce, that one had even more of a kick, Loved it!! The pico was superb. The staff were friendly and attentive. Highly recommend if you love some good authentic Mexican food.

Came here on a Friday during lunch time and it was packed. Despite that, my coworkers and I (party…read moreof 8 were still able to miraculously get a table. The chips and salsa were served right away and I ended up ordering the tacos al cabron. I was expecting just a regular/mid taco but honestly, I was quite impressed! The meat was juicy and seasoned very well! And there was a lot stuffed inside the taco which is great because some places skimp out on the protein but not here! The rice and beans were also delicious. And with the pido de gallo and guacamole, it's only $12.99! As for the service, I could only imagine how hectic things were for them but they were attentive and did their best to be as fast as they could. Overall, great spot and can't wait to come back!

Ambience is great. Family fun atmosphere. We were greeted by a very friendly hostess, Bisma. When…read morewe told her that it was our first time here, she made sure to sit us with an experienced friendly waiter, Aaron. The food was very good very well priced, awesome service, great atmosphere. We will definitely come back.

I didn't want anything too heavy for lunch. I ordered the Tex Mex eggrolls. Chili's Southwest…read moreeggrolls used to be my favorite, but these are my fave now. The egg rolls are crispy, light, and not greasy. I ordered the appetizer and it's enough to share or make two meals out of it. It went well with my michelada, which was not too spicy with the perfect ratio with my beer.

Exelent Service Food was berry good ambience fresh Plenty of…read moreparking. Ambience Familiar

The restaurant is definitely Instagram-worthy, with a cute aesthetic and plenty of spots to snap…read morepictures. We visited after a graduation, and they were very accommodating with our large group. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to the high reviews for me. I ordered the habanero short ribs, which were just decent. Some pieces were fatty, others were tough, and there was a sweeter flavor than I expected. My husband's fajitas were also just okay and seemed borderline overcooked. I also got the sense they may have been understaffed, because it took a very long time for our food to come out. The biggest misses for me were the extremely watery salsa and hard, flavorless chips. To end on a high note, the drinks were very good, and I would definitely recommend stopping in for cocktails.

Food is always delicious! This place is very family oriented . Good environment to watch football…read moreand baseball games !

Great prices, good food, friendly service. It's a little hidden gem. Just a nice little…read moreneighborhood Mexican spot.

I was in a facility getting a minor procedure and I had to be lightly sedated which did not allow…read moreme to drive myself to and from my appointment, so my wife drove me there and hung out while I was getting the procedure done. Neither one of us had eaten and we were both starving. We had decided that when I was released we would just go to the restaurant that was in the same parking lot as the facility. I had been to the restaurant before, had fajitas and they were served bloody raw and was just disgusting so I Never went back. We mentioned where we were planning to go to some of the staff members and they said do not go there and that it was too expensive for the type of Mexican food that they serve you. Then they all suggested Maria Rita's. My wife and I had never heard of it before so we asked where it was and it was located 2min down the street. When we got there it was packed, but we decided to thug it out and wait for a table, this also gave us time to troll the parking lot and land a killer parking spot as people left. We finally got the notice that our table was ready. The inside was clean, awesome and had a savory aroma mixed with a Smokey grill Oder that just made us even more hungry than we already were. We both ordered this dish that came with fajitas and bacon wrapped shrimp with a cheese sauce that was Truly Amazing! When I finally was able to take a bite of one of the four gigantic shrimp after I completely destroyed my fajitas, I thought that I was going to pass out from the ecstasy that the flavor profile from that shrimp that overwhelmed my senses! We both enjoyed our meal,(obviously) and I can't end this review without mentioning how attentive, nice and unexpected table side manor that the staff had displayed despite being overwhelmed with a full house crowd. A truly epic experience. Please dig deep for a tip, they deserve it. Enjoy!!

Thank you Yelp. Passed by here all the time for YEARS. Saw a review about the strong margaritas and…read morehuge portion sizes. It's true! The atmosphere waa great too. Lively on a Wednesday evening. Food was yummy. Loved that they had mole enchiladas. AND we had an amazing server!!!! As we were leaving, there was a mariachi band preparing to play. Fun times!

The experience starts when you walk in: You are greeted with…read moreabsolute professionalism. The tables are beautifully adorned with wine glasses and setups. Everything is fancy, from the smooth jazz music to the staff. You think you're about to drop a couple of Benjis but then see that their prices are absolutely affordable. The menu is so versatile that you can have burritos and nachos during the day and Chilean sea bass at night. Date night recommendation for sure! A big thanks to Joana for serving us today!

Great Tacos and Hamburgers!!!! A menu where there are lots of options America, Italian, Mexican…read more Great waitstaff! Very attentive Comfortable seating! Pleasant music in background.

We love coming here. The staff is very friendly. I ordered the studded Acadia this time. It's very…read moregood.

We came for lunch on a Saturday. We had a party of 4 and were seated immediately. It was after 1 PM…read moreand they were not very busy. I won't say who our server was because he's the reason why I deducted a star. He didn't really say much, which is fine with me... but he also wasn't very attentive. I don't need or want a server who hovers, but when 3 out of 4 people have empty drinks and your server has passed your table several times without acknowledging you, it becomes a problem. Also, when I needed a box and my check, he was halfway across the restaurant standing around and not bothering to look at his tables. Other than that, it was a pleasant time. I went to lunch with three ladies after a conference we attended and we had a wonderful time. The food was good and we got just what we expected. The restaurant was clean and well lit. There was a manager going around visiting with people and checking on things. She didn't come to us, but we had just been sat so we hadn't even ordered yet. I like Johnny Tamales and I will go back. I will probably just make sure to have a different server.