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    4.2 (480 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Arlene A.

    HomeState makes me a little nervous to review only because we come here quite a bit. it's walkable for us and we're here at least twice a month. The food is always good. The chips and queso with a frozen margarita is the ultimate combo. The brisket is good, and the "Don't Mess With Texas" taco with a side of crispy potatoes is always solid for breakfast. The cookie cold brew coffee is delicious too! One thing that's been consistent since they opened is the vibe from the staff. Nothing rude, just not very warm. Because of that, we usually grab our food and take it to go :)

    Martina T.

    Tried homestate through catering. Each box has 24 individually wrapped baby burritos. Tried the comal (eggs, black beans, Monterey Jack) $112; chicken (a bit spicy, guacamole , cabbage) $148; brisket (brisket, guacamole, cabbage) $172; ranch salad $40. You can choose flour (HIGHLY recommend) and corn tortilla. The box of tacos include 8 oz green salsa and 8 oz red salsa. I LOVED the green salsa, not spicy at all. The highlight of the burritos were the flour tortilla. The tacos are small in size so you can try many different kinds. I liked that each burrito is individually wrapped and taped. Good and tasty option for parties.

    Ground Beef
    Anna H.

    Coming back around to just say I still love love love Homestate, and the Vaquero Taco was sooo good. I usually just get ground beef but happy I tried a new one too. The queso dip and guacamole are great to share even in small sizes. Their summer tea also hit the spot. My friend and I were in the area and I told her - we HAVE to go to Homestate. If I'm ever near one, I always go out of my way. Indoor and outdoor seating both very comfy. Pleaseeee expand to San Diego, I'm counting on you guys!

    Quesadilla with ground beef
    Debbie K.

    First time at this location. Much more open with solid amount of seating options both inside and outside. Service was good. Staff were friendly and efficient. The quesadilla with ground beef was a hit with my kid. Ate ALL of it which is rare. I had the Fort Worth-brisket, bacon, cabbage, and guacamole, it was fabulous. Also the potato, which was just ok for me. Overall, delicious Tex Mex style tacos that fill you up. Bonus-happy hour all day for Dodgers' Opening Day. Downside-parking lot is terrible so opt for street parking.

    Richard P.

    Overall: think yuppie TexMex fast casual rather than fast food grab and go. Part of the experience is sitting down and enjoying the ambience, but even then it's hard to ignore the difficulty with parking. Food: the positives were that the flour tortilla had a little bit of that fresh flour texture rather than your supermarket artificial taste. The trinity packed good flavor with the fatty bacon lathering up the eggs and potatoes. The chorizo was similarly well smoked such that it really brought out that traditional flavor. The cons were that the portions were a little tight. Obviously if this were just out of a food truck like in Texas then it might be beefed up but nonetheless it seems a little under value. The brisket was a bit dry and lacking in punch which surprises me for Tex Mex but maybe they're not known for that. Ambience/Decor/Service: the interior is clean and lively and reminds me of tocaya almost. Very lively Latin American experience but in an Americanized way. Their service is fast but be warned. Their parking is quite difficult!!! You'll find limited spots in their shared lots and the street parking also gets really packed!

    Arnold Palmer
    Luke W.

    An ideal Mexican breakfast bank! There's all the right stuff here, eggs, seed oil free fries, delightful juices, and fun staff. We seven made a great time with flavor filed tacos and coffee from nextdoor. One easy recommendation, bright and tangy Arnold Palmer, tacos for days!

    Gloria L.

    Great spot in Pasadena for delicious Tex-Mex style tacos. Parking is limited with a tiny lot, but there is street parking around. For dine in, you order first before finding seat with a table number, and they will bring the food to your table. I especially love their flour tortillas. My friend and I came for lunch and got 2 tacos each, which was filling enough for us. We got the Blanco breakfast taco with egg whites, mushrooms, and monterey jack. Pecos breakfast taco with brisket, eggs, Fort Worth taco with chicken, bacon, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo, lettuce, tomatillo ranch and Comal breakfast taco with eggs, black beans, and monterey jack. My favorite was the Blanco vegetarian taco because it had a good amount of egg whites and cheese which was simple but delicious with hot sauce. The Pecos brisket taco was also pretty tasty, but the meat was a tad dry. The Comal is good if you like bean burritos since that's what it tasted like, though I wish there was more egg in it. The Fort Worth is apparantly one of more popular choices, and I enjoyed the flavor, but the chicken was kind of dry. Overall the tacos were tasty and I enjoyed my meal. The tacos are on the pricier side but it has good quality and taste and definitely bigger than a typical taco.

    Mess hall
    Kevin C.

    Place seems chill. Very TexMex vibes. Bumping some oldies at the moment. I ordered the Brisket which I was told is what they are known for, the Fort Worth (without pickled jalapeños though), crispy potatoes, and my wife got breakfast tacos served all day which were the Trinity and the Neche. There are lots of vegan options on the menu to choose from. Personally I'm not a fan of TexMex but I'm pretty hungry so trying something new. For drinks an unsweetened tea and I the lemonade. The lemonade was utterly sweet and tarty for my taste. The tea tasted better in my opinion. I would have ordered a Modelo tall can but I'm driving so decided to be responsible tonight. Food arrived within a decent time. Potatoes are on point! First taco I try is the brisket. It's cold. Bit dry but not too bad. My wife really enjoyed the trinity. The next one she tried was the Neche. She says the beans taste like canned beans. But does compliment the tortillas. For my next taco the a Fort Worth is a bit too sloppy for my liking. The tortilla is stuck to the wrapper and is hard to grab without getting your hands messy. Tastes like something from Taco Bell. Overall a star for service, and two stars for the potatoes. Sad to say that If I do come back it be for the crispy potatoes and breakfast tacos. Otherwise not a place I recommend to my friends unless they seek TexMex style tacos.

    Ranch Salad with chicken (avocado missing)

    Love HomeState, and the strawberry margarita was delicious, but it was pretty disappointing to find out that the $6 side for the Ranch Salad was so small. I'd rather them just include it in the price and not tell me. Mine was also missing the avocado. Made for a sad $20 salad.

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    Thomas K.

    Like everyone says, parking is terrible here. The lot is always full. Its hard to find parking on Lincoln Inside it is pleasant. A nice atmosphere and great place to meet up with friends Food was ready fairly quickly. Lots of staff all moving around quickly. Pretty good service $7 for a taco is crazy. It is meaty and substantial so i understand. It is bland. With so many great places for tacos in the area, I dont understand why this place. I understand a place like this in the midwest where it is the only place for tacos. Not much flavor, not the usual taco flavors, cheese and potatoes in a taco?? I understand how some people might really like this place. I am not one of those people

    Nori F.

    GREAT place in pasadena to grab some casual food and great drinks! Delicious tacos with local ingredients. Our favorites are the blanco taco (vegetarian with egg whites, mushrooms, monterey jack), the frito pie, their queso and chips area fantastic. We liked visiting the Huntington Garden and stopping here for a quick bite to eat. Awesome margaritas and palomas. Nice, quick service. Plenty of seating at indoor tables and a cute outdoor patio. Never overly crowded. Parking: they have a private lot next to their store which is super convenient

    Migas with brisket
    Amelia S.

    Nice place for breakfast/brunch with a good selection of taco options. I opted for migas, which was very filling. The service is quick and friendly. The ambiance is casual, and there is ample seating inside and outside. The place definitely gets busy for breakfast and lunch, so keep that in mind when choosing when to visit.

    Guadalupe - chorizo and eggs
    Nicole C.

    The tacos were delicious. It was my first time ordering online and the process was smooth and easy. I liked being able to customize each taco -- remove cheese, add what I wanted. Paid with Apple Pay, got a receipt right away, and an email when my order was ready. Super efficient. Parking can be tricky, but I'd read Yelp reviews ahead of time and just pulled over on Lincoln while my friend ran in. The order was prepaid and ready to grab. She said the place was clean and everyone inside was friendly and efficient. I brought the tacos back to my house so I could hang out and catch up with my friend. We made coffee, enjoyed the tacos, and had a good time. I don't usually eat eggs, so they were a little heavy for me, but still delicious. My favorite was the Trinity with bacon, eggs, potatoes, and the green salsa.

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    10 out of 10 they knocked it out the park . I love this place and I was my first time here ... I'll be back

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    Amazing, all real and top quality ingredients. Breakfast tacos and the queso is amazing.

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