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    El Jarocho Taco Stand

    4.6 (127 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos, Food Stands
    Closed 5:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Maggie C.

    Lovely local taco stand with the best taco torta -- it's literally tacos with the tortilla in the torta so good! I really enjoyed their hot dog as well

    Chorizada

    10/10 FIREEEEEEE!!!! Cool team running it too. I live far but will drive up forsure when craving this

    Robert M.

    El Jarocho is such a vibe. After drinking a beer at Wild Parrot down the street post run club, my friends and I are compelled always to continue our ritual of eating the delicious food here. Azul is a gem of a person, and always greets us with warmth. Love it.

    Carne asada Burrito. Disappointment
    Steven B.

    Paid $14 for the most disappointing burrito . I'm a local across the street and used to come here for dollar tacos way back when they had it. I tried a burrito here maybe 2 years back with the same issue. While in line one worker said to the other "why do you make it one way and way better for customers? " in Spanish "He replied it's bc when they order it here it has to look good " I immediately asked to get mine for there while they were finishing up. So disappointing , good thing this White guy knows Spanish. Take my money elsewhere. Smallest burrito ever with total disappointment.

    Taco Torta (al pastor and asada combo)
    Gregg L.

    This little stand is awesome! Friendly people, legit food and affordable! It was just the two of us so we didn't order a lot. 4 tacos, one each of asada, carnitas, al pastor and pollo with potato. The tortillas are really soft and fresh and the tacos are very flavorful! We also ordered the taco torta which was my favorite. The nice lady suggested an al pastor and asada combo, and she hit the mark! Really good! I'd recommend this to anyone and now that I know it's there and close to my home, I'll be going there frequently!

    Undercooked buche when asked for well done.

    Undercooked buche. I even asked for well done because they have undercooked my food many times in the past. I hope I don't get sick..

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    2 months ago

    The Habanero Salsa was good and so was the Al Pastor if I'm ever in the area again id eat here.

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    Great customer service and really good food. If your into burritos ask for the chef's style burrito super spicy and very delicious.

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    3 months ago

    Good food and pleasant service. They are a street vendor so no ambiance. They served the food fast.

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    8 months ago

    This is our GoTo taco spot. The owner is super cool and the food is the bomb. I recommend this place to everyone.

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    1 year ago

    My go to taco spot. The Chilanga is my absolute fav! I also love the vampiros. The food is different and so so tasty!

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    The food is awesome. Especially their tacos. The service is great, everything is straight forward and explained in detail if needed.

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    7 months ago

    I love the food It's amazing and the ingredients are fresh and the people That work they are so nice

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    1 year ago

    Best taco stand in Pasadena! Service is always amazing and the food is delicious. Must try!

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    2 years ago

    Always consistent, always delicious! Always speedy too! So happy I discovered Jarocho Tacos!

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    Ask the Community - El Jarocho Taco Stand

    Do they take cards or cash only?

    Cash and zelle

    Does anyone know the prices of the tortas?

    Between $6-$8 ( depends what you want)

    Is this taco man ever going to come back?

    I don't know, I was just one of the customer😔

    When U going to open again?

    It is currently open.

    Has El Jarocho Taco Stand moved? Is there a new location? We've tried to go a couple times recently and we were disappointed to see the stand wasn't there on Eloise & Colorado.

    No its the same spot but we will be back in 2 weeks.

    What happen to this taco stand ? It says it's temporarily closed? Why?

    I actually spoke with the owner and was told they had issues with the city and their permit. He told me they will return and open for business this Friday.

    Where? can't be going around?

    Eloise y Colorado blv en pasadena

    Where is El Jarocho located?

    Eloise y colorado

    Is the Asada meat fatty?

    No - just delicious

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    3.1(66 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    I was super impressed w the flavors in my food and the potion size of the sando. I did Grubhub on…read morethe chicken quesa taco, grilled cheese and cheesecake. The only complaints were the fries totally lacked flavor and I guess they were out of cheesecake and I wasn't even offered a replacement option, just given rice pudding. It was ok, I don't mind it but the cheesecake was part of my choice in ordering from here and I would've done the churros next if I was offered a choice. The fries were just there. They were beyond bland and idk maybe that's the intent when the sando packs such a punch. I dipped a couple in consommé before deciding they were just extra carbs and I wasn't feeling it. I did get a giant onion skin that first bite of sando as well. The salsas were a little too much for my weak palate. But the taco and sando! Outta this world! Both meats were tender, and delicious. I would absolutely order both again, the consommé is the perfect sidekick to both. Still bummed about the cheesecake. The idea of it sounds amazing. But delicious foods nonetheless.

    Worst tacos, horchata and asada fries I ever had in socal…read more I ordered asada fries without beans, I got beans. Also can we make it a mission to label pico de gallo as pico de gallo? If I see "salsa" I'm thinking house salsa. Let's be specific~ Speaking of salsa, I ordered salsa verde and got something more like salsa amarillo? It's the blandest salsa ever. I could get more out of a sauce packet tbh. I don't know if the water down their salsas maybe? Of the (probably) many watered down items served here, this horchata has at least 3x more water than flavor. Also don't know how you can water down the flavor of meat but add that to the list too. I will say texture on the meat is good like I know it's not over or undercooked, but I taste next to nothing. Also received the most solid as a rock limes ever. Confused how that even came to be. This place is full of shiny gimmicks with no substance. If you're looking for good mexican food look elsewhere. It's southern california, you've got options.

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    4.2(200 reviews)
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    After wandering for a bit we found this hidden gem on the second floor(walk up and keep on walking…read moretowards the right) and boy was I surprised! The food was delicious and the prices can't be beat. My personal favorite were the aguachiles, they were perfection! We also ordered two shrimp tacos and surf and turf burritos and neither disappointed. There seemed to be only one person working so kudos to the chef as the food came out fairly quick but you could taste the freshness. When we went it was empty but a few people had pick up orders. The restaurant looked clean and well maintained. I can't wait to come back as those aguachiles are still on my mind.

    Very small seafood style taco spot located on the second floor of a strip mall in Pasadena. The…read moreplace seems to be family owned and operated. When I came in it was near closing time and there was no one sitting inside. I think they were closing up, but I had enough time to order something to go. I ended up ordering two fish tacos. It was neatly packaged and plenty of toppings, along with some salsa on the side. When I finally got around to eating the tacos, it was very tasty and there was a nice crisp to the Ensenada style tacos. I definitely cheer for places like this, and I tend to score a little higher only because I feel like there needs to be more places like this around. Not only that, but they have a pretty extensive menu, but I really just came here specifically for the fish tacos on this visit.

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    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    This is a must try off of lake in Pasadena…read more Reliably good food every time I have been here. Chips and salsa with WARM chips. A to die for pork tomahawk. Amazing happy hour and I highly recommend the dos gringos. Every detail of that dish is made with thought and precision down to the proportions given and the wonderful crisp on the tortilla. Amazing deal! Be careful when ordering sparkling water because they'll bring you an overpriced bottle of sparkling water instead of just their fountain soda water without asking for clarification. I've made that mistake a couple times. Otherwise, I highly recommend Mercado; you can't really go wrong.

    A little pricey, but it's well worth it! Came here with baby and my parents on a saturday and was…read moresurprising to find that they weren't all that busy. Their patio is nestled in a small little mall complex, and therefore is a bit more quiet and relaxing than the bustling Lake Ave in Pasadena. We went on a perfect weather day, and most people opted to sit outside instead of inside the store. We sat inside since we had a sleeping baby in a stroller, and was surprised to find there are a few others doing the same with a stroller also! Plenty of space for all of us too. Between the 3 adults, we had ordered 2 main dishes and 1 ceviche to share. It was the perfect amount of food and I'm glad we weren't overzealous and ordered 3 mains as it would've been too much. We got a mole enchilada, ceviche tropical, and the carnitas chilaquiles. everything tasted amazing and it was the perfect dish to introduce my parents to the unique mole flavor. staff members were very friendly and super accommodating, glad we ventured out to Mercado!

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    4.4(1k reviews)
    6.2 miHighland Park
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    My first time trying Villas Tacos and I loved it! Felicia, the cashier, was so sweet and helpful…read more Great service and great food!

    This taqueria featured in Bad Bunny's halftime performance has some of the best tacos I've tried…read morethus far in LA. The quesotacos from here are so delicious. For for first timers, I'd recommend ordering the Villa's Trio which is what I got. Those come with the Ranchera Asada quesotaco as well as the Papas con Chorizo and Black Bean con Pollo quesotacos which are a trio exclusive. All the tacos were meaty, flavorful, and crispy. You honestly don't even need the side sauces since the tacos are already flavorful on their own. Great quality. I also got the Watermelon Agua Fresca which was refreshing, tasty, and sweet. Goes well with the tacos. I also got the Jamaica Agua Fresca, but that one was a bit too tart for my liking. The line can get long, so I would prepare to wait for up to an hour on weekends. There's ample free parking at the grocery store lot nearby. For seating and tables, it's limited and competitive. You just have to get lucky if a spot clears up as soon as you get your food. I also like how the restaurant handles crowd control. They allow a couple of people at a time to go inside, order, and get their condiments. You wait outside until they call you for your food. I like that it didn't feel crowded while I was getting my condiments. I highly recommend this spot and I will definitely be coming back.

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