Dinner with smokeshow Gustavo (and equally smoky fajitas) was pleasant! Gus (can I call you that?) was very attentive and showed great customer service when he saved my children from an (unrelated) burning building after he delivered my food (which was a great suggestion btw..) Definetly do yourself a favor and ask for "Gus" and he will (in record time) bring you all the green sauce you could ever desire (made with avocados, which are great for boosting HDL and lowering LDL levels) (Dr. Gustavo Tamale, et al., 2026) If you feel that you haven't left with anything memorable from your dining experience at Johnny Tamales Pasadena, you could at least leave with motivation to hit a shoulder-day workout at the gym for your next few days.. maybe, then, you could be as cool as Gus... food for thought! read more

Always a great experience. One of our go-to spots for drinks and food. Whether at the bar or at a table. Good service. Good drinks. Good food. Meals to highlight are the sampler, enchiladas, and chile relleno. read more

Johnny Tamales - Pasadena - Sampler platter - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

For 4 weeks Johnny Tamales has had no lemons. There is no shortage of lemons, Gringo's had lemons last night. The owner of JT's is too CHEAP to purchase lemons. Plenty of limes for BEER. read more

We came for lunch on a Saturday. We had a party of 4 and were seated immediately. It was after 1 PM and 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. read more

Johnny Tamales - Pasadena - Perfecto - from the lunch menu - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

I ordered the Fajita Chicken Cobb salad. It was very fresh with good portions of chicken. I've had other salads here and they've always been consistently fresh and good. The salad is similar to the fajita salad minus the roasted corn, tomatoes, and boiled egg. read more

Johnny Tamales - Pasadena - Chicken Cobb Salad - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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

Johnny Tamales - Pasadena - Stuffed avocado with beef fajita. - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

I have be coming here since elementary!! It's a classic tex-mex restaurant. Always get the flautas in flour tortillas!

First time here. Very Wheel accessible. Impressive chips and dips. Service prompt. Got Chicken Quesadillas and carne guisads. Very good. Very rarely eat the Mexican rice because it's usually terrible, however, I ate it here. So in closing, good place to fine. Free vanilla, chocolate, and swirls ice cream cones. read more

Just along Sam Houston Parkway you can I'll find this Tex Mex cantina. It is a chain of at least 2 locations, and it's a solid spot for work lunch, happy hour, family dinner, date night, etc. It terms of Tex Mex it is so-so. The meals are good, but we live in Houston where you can find so many incredible Tex Mex, Mexican, and fusion restaurants. The restaurant is inviting and vibrant on the outside, but somewhat dim and less inviting on the inside. Also, the service was on point, but our server wasn't particularly upbeat or pleasant. I will say that their lunch menu is fairly impressive, and the portions will leave you wondering if you accidentally ordered from the dinner menu. Also, they come by to check on drinks, chip baskets, and salsas which is nice so you don't have to feel bad asking for more. Some tips: Try the green sauce, it's delicious. It's a creamy green salsa, and if you ask for more they will most likely bring one for each person at the table. And on Tuesdays it's Fajita Tuesday where you can get mixed fajitas for two for $32.99 (normally $38.99). Also, there's a self serve soft serve (tongue twister) ice cream station at the door. Help yourself to a little complimentary dessert on your way out. Cheers!! read more

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Love the fajitas here! Great margaritas, if you get a Grande you are limited to two per person, regular sized are four drinks per person. The queso is great as well. read more

Johnny Tamales - Pasadena - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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They provide accommodations for large groups who want a place to meet with their friends. Thank you!

This place is really good. I was skeptical of it just being another mexican spot in Texas... but its not. Lots of homemade stuff, tortillas are awesome. Worth a shot if you like mexican food at all. Service was great and its clean and nice inside. read more

Cinco De Mayo Review: Knowing Cinco De Mayo is more like Cinco de Drinko at every Tex-Mex in town, we had to get there early, and yes, I was right because the parking was starting to get full at 4:30. For starters, we got a JT Rita and some Dos XX's. The server was very cordial and offered us the queso special, and we jumped on that along with the fajita nachos and chips and salsas. All of these were delightful to our tastebuds! I was ecstatic that they offered mixed fajitas for 2 at a special price of $34.99! Man, these were fresh, hot, and sizzling upon making its entrance to our table. We were able to get both tortillas de maiz and harina after my request to do so. My only gripe was that we only got 2 of each kind, but oh well. The platter came with caramelized onions and peppers. Spanish Rice and Refried Beans also complimented along with Pico, shredded cheddar and jack cheese, and sour cream! We were more than full after polishing it off! Will most definitely return for more any time! read more

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Food was better than I expected for a TXMEX restaurant definitely worth the price and taste would definitely recommend

Ordered the beef fajitas for one. They was really good. Best charro beans I've had! The service was fast and good.

The food here is good especially the chicken fajitas. Even though the beef ones are a lil chewy and maybe not cooked all the way enough. The staff here will take your order and then not come back until like 30 minutes or so . The inside of this place has seen better days and the food may not seem that appealing on what you order . The prices here it's $100 bucks plus more . They definitely over charged you here . Overall if your close to here good for you if not then it's no big deal to drive here out of your way . read more

An OK stop. Food was good, but leaned toward the touristy kind of menu rather than the authentic. Prices were a little high as well. There's tons of great Tex-Mex in Texas - I don't think I'd be back here again. read more

Let me start by saying... they serve cold salsa something rare in TX... but sooo good. I had enchiladas... they were good but kind of on the dry side... on the inside. Nachos were perfect size and had all the goodies on them and fajitas were really sizzling when they came out. Our waiter was on it.... Never had to ask for a refill or anything, it was just already there. Margarita was strong enough and good flavor. The restaurant itself could be a good place to watch sports at the bar but it also has like a family area. Very fun vibes. Overall really enjoyed the place. read more

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went for the first time the young ladies in the front they welcome you very sweet girl. our service very respectful good service the food was the best i would so recommend goin g. i will sure go back read more

My team of 30 came for dinner and I'm sure this was not expected. We were seated promptly and drink orders were taken immediately; however, it was about an hour before our dinner order was taken. Mind you, there was only 1 waiter serving all of us. Mario was very accommodating. The food finally started coming out and the presentation was nice but my meal was overly seasoned. All in all the overall consensus was 3 out of 5. .... I will say the manager came out to apologize for the over seasoned dish which was much appreciated read more

Johnny Tamales - Pasadena - Del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

Saw that this place was crowded every night so we thought we would give it a try. Very pleased. Good tamales. Good margaritas. Good choices. But overall, its kinda loud. Baby crying - so makes it a terrible experience. Overall, a good meal. read more

I was on my way home and called in a to go order. I was happy I didn't have to wait long to get my food. My order was correct and the woman who got my order to me was very nice. The food was delicious read more

Finally made it in for lunch and it is a really nice restaurant with a decent menu. Love the fact you don't have 50 items on the menu. The customer service was great, never an empty glass at the table which is a big plus. Seriously the menu is simple with plenty of great dishes. The chips are crispy and both the red and green sauce were really good. Neither were really spicy but had plenty of flavor to tantalize your tastebuds. The food was great, the taste and presentation were both on point. So off to the food we go. CHILE CON QUESO. 7/10 Small 6,49 Large 9.99 The queso was pretty good, had a nice flavor that wasn't just melted American cheese. EL DORADO STYLE. 9/10 Grilled chicken breast, sautéed shrimp, crawfish tails & bell peppers in a white wine sauce served with sliced avocado 16.49 Substitute falita beef +3.00 The chicken was cooked perfectly as well as the shrimp and crawfish. The white wine sauce was delicious and complimented the dish perfectly. The rice and beans were both really good. Definitely a dish I will be ordering again. CHEESE ENCHILADAS. 7/10 Three of the same, select cheese, around beef or shredded chicken: topped with chili gravy, Chile con queso, sour cream or ranchero sauce 12 50 The enchiladas were good, had sour cream drizzled over the top. It is a solid plate of enchiladas. If cheese enchiladas are what you want then you won't be disappointed. SEAFOOD ENCHILADAS. 9/10 Cheese enchiladas smothered in our white wine sauce with sauteed shrimp, crawnsh tails & bell peppers 15.29 The dish was simply great, the shrimp, crawfish, and white wine sauce over the cheese enchiladas made it down right yummy. If seafood is up your alley then this dish will fill the bill. TACOS AL CARBON 8/10 Three fresh flour tortillas rolled and filled with beef or chicken fajita. Served withquacamole, chile con queso pico de gallo 22.99 It's your basic fajita taco but the beef fajitas were really tasty. The pico was perfection. Overall a really good dish that was plenty filling. LUNCH QUESADILAS. 7/10 Lunch portion of our grilled flour tortillas stuffed with beef or chicken fajita and melted cheese, served with chile con queso 10.99 It's a basic quesadilla with good flavor. Had the beef this time around and it was plenty of food with the rice and beans . Johnny Tamales is a very nice restaurant with great customer service and great food. Stop in and get your grub on, your tummy will thank you. read more

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Worst customer service and waiting time is crazy! Food was nasty Shsbshsbsbdbdhdbdbdbdbdbdbdbdbd read more

Great customer service and watermelon Rita and mixed fajitas. Bar tenders were attentive and smiling the whole time! read more

Johnny Tamales - Pasadena - Mixed fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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Our waiter on Sunday afternoon, forgot my husband wanted extra lemon. My sister in law wanted refill on tea, had to wait a long time for our waiter to come to our table to ask. And when checking out, charged another table our bill and we were charged theirs. Had to refund our account and charge the right bill. I joked with him, maybe he needed to go back through training, he laughed and agreed. Food was good read more

Today at lunch I had a delicious combo plate with beef fajitas and bacon-wrapped shrimp! It was perfectly prepared and the portion was just perfect for a satisfying lunch. Service was good even with our large party. The restaurant is always clean and has a nice feel. You can only do well at Johnny Tamale! read more

The service was very good, our server was friendly and attentive. She kept our drinks and chip basket filled. The amount of time we waited for our food was absolutely ridiculous. The food was not that great, Very plain and not seasoned much. I would not go back nor recommend. read more

Great food as always! Our server, Anita, has been fantastic taking care of us. Anita, Thank you so much for your outstanding service! Your attention to detail and gracefulness truly enhanced our dining experience. It's rare to find someone who is not only consistent but also genuinely attentive to guests' needs. it's clear you take pride in what you do!" Thanks again!! read more

LOVE Johnnys!!! We especially love the bartenders. They are so attentiv, funny. The food, setting, and vibe is always top notch!!

service was great but i overheard management bailey yelling at his staff and threatening them with rude remarks/ being disrespectful towards them. read more

The food was amazing, our server Kelly was phenomenal, she definitely needs a raise!!!!, and the atmosphere was great!!! Definitely recommend anyone to eat here!!!!!!! read more

Ive eaten at Johnny Tamales twice now! The first time I ordered the chicken plate with queso. It comes with a piece of chicken breast covered in chili con queso, salad, rice and beans, and tortillas. Super simple but I really enjoyed the flavor of it all. The fresh tortillas are made there and so tasty, almost like moms! My daughter really loves the refried beans from JTs, she will eat an entire plate of them. The second time we visited JTs, my husband and I shared the appetizer sampler. It was ok, the wings were just frozen ones, the nachos were nothing special, the best thing on the plate was probably the quesadilla. My middle daughter liked the kids chicken tenders and fries. My son ordered cheese enchiladas with French fries instead of rice and beans, they subbed that for him no problem. He loved it and eat every last bite. We also got some sopapillas that were just ok. you could almost taste a freezer burn on them. My kids almost fought for the last bites! I got a watermelon margarita because they looked so good but I was really disappointed in it. It was super bland and watered down. Overall this isn't our first or second choice place to eat but we make the best of it. read more

Mmmm, I've had better Tex Mex. I ordered to-go, all my food was packaged nicely. They even separated my crispy taco filling so that it wouldn't be soggy which was a nice touch , BUT all the orders were cold and unfortunately we did find a long hair in the meal. Not very appetizing lol. I do like that they offer a different variety of combination plates, and you can really find one that you like. I ordered the Ivannita plate which comes with 1 cheese enchilada, 1 beef enchilada, a crispy taco, a tamale and rice & beans. Had a little bit of everything I was craving. With the place being called Johnny Tamale, I figured they'd have some fire tamales but they were pretty mediocre. It was my first time trying this place, probably my last but at least I can cross it out of my book of options to try so I know I'm not missing out on anything lol. Cold food and a hair usually would grant a one star in my book, but I'm giving two stars because it was a late night to-go order and I'd like to assume they may be better at the dine in experience considering this place is usually packed when we drive by. read more

Been here a few times, food is ok. Service is great and our waiter remembered us. We like our hot sauce warmed and always ask for extras because of Covid we don't want to share the same bowl. I think this should be automatic without having to ask. Drinks were good and strong. Great flavor to them. I would recommend giving them a try or just to enjoy the company and drinks, it's good for that. Shrimp cocktail looked awesome. read more

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Terrible to go experience- with no apology. Mistakes happen but it's easy to make up for mistakes. No tortillas. Drove back to restaurant and was given a total 6 tortillas for a tab of over $100. Come on JT- toss in a few extra or something for mess up. Would have been so easy to make this mishap a goodhap. read more

I came in at lunch time by myself on a Wednesday. This place was busy and on a wait. I ordered a margarita and the "Little Johnny" plate. The margarita was so good and my lunch was delicious but had to get a Togo box because it was such a large portion, I couldn't finish it all. The service was excellent. I decided to bring some enchiladas home to my husband!! If I'm back in the area again, I'll be back! read more

Johnny Tamales - Pasadena - House Margarita on the rocks - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

Hostess was the worst that I have ever seen. She yelled at a customer in front of me for no reason. We have had more than one event at this location, but will not be back. Manager seemed just as lost as the host. Sad read more

So came here Because it was close and I didn't feel like driving far and I didn't want to order in. The restaurant was clean , staff had on masks . The server helping me was friendly and knew the menu. I ordered the taco salad, nachos , tres leche cake , churros and the cheese dip. I would have to say they packaged the food well, and the order was correct. But the food was just ok. It wasn't bad but nothing special. The nachos were hot not bad and they kept the sour cream , and toppings separate. The taco salad was good with a crispy shell and and the Inside was filled with everything. The churros werent bad they had a soft middle , I did enjoy the tres Leche , I like it really wet which it was and it was sweet. I liked the service , but the food was nothing special to have me come back again read more

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My daughter's and I stopped in here while Christmas shopping. We sat in the bar area. We've eaten here once before, years ago and remembered it being good. Our server Mike was awesome! Our house margaritas tasted like top shelf! The perfect mix and not tart like other places. I ordered the tamales. My oldest daughter had tacos and my youngest had cheese enchiladas. We also ordered a quesadilla to go. Everything was great and tasted fresh! We'll definitely be back as the location is super convenient to the beltway, shopping and our neighborhood. Highly recommend! read more

Johnny Tamales - Pasadena - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, Texas

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