Came for the birthday celebration, stayed for the food, and somehow left impressed Kulturas truly delivered--from the exceptional food and drinks to the warm, attentive service. Even I have to admit, it was a great experience all around. Cristina and the entire team went above and beyond, and the mariachi added a special touch that made the celebration feel even more memorable. If a place can impress me at my ex-wife's birthday... you know they're doing something right Highly recommend. read more

I visited Kulturas for the first time! Where can I start ? I loved everything from the food to the service. I would definitely return again. Ambiance was great!!! I loved the live mariachi and the bottomless mimosas! Just the right combination. Service was great, I did not feel rushed but pampered. Cris was so attentive and helpful. See you soon ! read more

I came here Saturday night with my best friend and husband to celebrate my bestie's birthday! We knew coming on a Saturday would be risky as it could pose a long wait. When we arrived, we were told the wait would be an hour and a half, but we sucked it up since we didn't have a reservation. Luckily, we only waited about 45 minutes! We're thinking a lot of people that put their name down didn't and up waiting so we got pushed up the list! However, when we were seated, our service wasn't the best :( don't get me wrong, our server was nice but she didn't check up on us or any of the orders she placed. She got my best friend's drink wrong even after correcting her. She ordered a Malibu & coke and our server repeated back "Mexican coke" and we immediately corrected her. However, after about 15 minutes of waiting, only my best friend's drink arrived and they brought her a Coca Cola bottle lol. My drink was completely forgotten about and we had to remind our server. I didn't want to continue reminding our server as it was quite busy and I had assumed maybe things were just taking much longer than anticipated. However, our entrees came out before our appetizer! We ordered the nachos and they never came up. I was pretty bummed out because I ordered the ceviche as my entree to balance out the heaviness from the nachos but they never came :( After all of that, I didn't really want to order anymore drinks because of how long mine took and how my best friend's drink got messed up . But I really wanted to try the soft serve flight. Sad. However, I will say the ambiance is nice. There's a party-like vibe and we had live performers our night singing Latin music. I definitely want to try this spot one more time maybe on a weekday to see if it maybe it was just a bad day for us, but I'm hoping we get a better experience! read more

Kulturas - Margarita Flight - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Upon entering I noticed this place was busy that night, however my party was able to be seated quickly for the reservation that we had made. Service 1/5 I understand that it might've been slammed that night; but my party had been sitting at our table for over 1.5h, fixed a whole car, and witnessed the fire department/PD clean up a car accident at the intersection, and still had not received our food. There was no refilling of chips as we waited and minimal checking in and communication. Food 1/5 After waiting being at the restaurant for almost 2 hours with no food, our food came cold. I ordered 2 tacos, both of which were very disappointing. The tortillas tasted like they were grocery store bought as they were dry and lacked flavor. The meat was also super bland and cold. Drinks 3/5 Ordered soft serve margaritas . The consistency was super smooth and felt like ice cream which is nice, but you can expect minimal alcohol taste or feel. The strawberry flavor tasted slightly medicinal. They said the mango was going to take a 20 minute wait. Had we known we were going to be there for 2 hours we would've also ordered it. Parking: Free small lot in the back, street parking on the side. Overall the hype of the soft serve margaritas is not enough for me to come back. read more

Kulturas - Asada and pescado tacos - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

See all

Oh darn.... I didn't think I would have to write this kind of review but this is one of a kind. Came here at 8 PM and didn't get served till 10 PM. I saw a whole car crash happen in front of me from beginning till end (the whole scene was completed and cleaned up) and also had to call triple A to come and fix my friends tire since it was flat. All of that happened AND the food still hadn't come yet. We were sitting here for over and half for like 2 tacos and 1 enchilada. When the food finally came though... I took a bite of the Enchilada and it was literally cold. The shrimp was cold. I just couldn't be here anymore to continue eating. At first, this place was really cool and I liked the soft serve margaritas and I was like dang this place is super cool vibes. The food and waiting time was what killed me. Don't get me wrong, I think the food CAN be really good, but the fact I ate a piece of cold shrimp, it ruined my mood completely. Idk if I should recommend this place or not, but be aware of the waiting time. read more

See all

Came here with my friends for a fun Friday night! We have been dying to try the soft serve margaritas. The margaritas were pretty good but it didn't taste or feel like any alcohol was in it. The food came out super fast and was pretty delicious. I was quite surprised because I did not like Mariposas (their sister restaurant). The potato tacos were really tasty. Our server was great and I will definitely be back! read more

Kulturas - Chicken wings, carne asada Loaded Fries - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

See all

Stopped by Kulturas in Pasadena for a solo lunch and really enjoyed it. Service was good and everything felt easy and welcoming. I had the enchiladas and a drink and both were solid. The food is super vibrant... honestly some of the best presentation I've seen. Flavor-wise, not the best enchiladas I've ever had, but still good and worth trying. They've got plenty of seating with both patios, which makes it a nice spot to just sit and relax for a bit. Overall, good experience. I'd go back. read more

Kulturas - Chicken enchiladas (Suiza and Chipotle cream) - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

I always past by this restaurant and say "I want to eat there". Well, that day finally arrived and we came and ate here. I had no idea where the entrance of the restaurant was, so we entered through their front patio. The entire place is vibrant and the music they were playing over their sound system was lively! We were greeted right away and the server, Giovanni, gave his recommendations because it was our first time there. They have mocktails that were delicious! Brunch starts at 10am! Great menu choices, made it really tough to choose. My husband got their chicharon tacos that he said was amazing pork belly that was seasoned very well! I got their breakfast burger and it came with crispy fries. The food was plentiful and the plating was just as vibrant as their restaurant. They have taco Tuesday for $2 tacos! We will be back one of these Tuesdays to try it! I also saw that they have a coffee flight, so if you're a coffee lover, you should try that! read more

See all

Out on a lil catchup date with my girls and we ordered the soft serve margaritas- so delicious by the way! Our server Lulu was very attentive & very knowledgeable about the menu. Will definitely be coming back ! (: read more

Kulturas - Soft serve margarita flight + soft serve margarita watermelon & mango - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Saw these drinks trending so we had to come try! Watermelon and mango were my fav flavors. Our waitress Lulu was sweet and attentive from the get-go. Def found our new taco Tuesday spot read more

Kulturas - Soft serve margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Esta chido! For sure. Was looking for a Mexican spot to eat around my neighborhood and this popped up. I've passed by many a times and it always seems like a lively spot. And it is. Very family-, group-, and date-friendly. Staff is friendly and attentive. Inside is spacious, clean, and organized. The food? Superb. Nothing out of the ordinary is on the menu, but the food is crafted well and tastes fresh. A lot of places overseason and some of the dishes are too salty. And the sides like rice are overcooked or stale. Theirs is fluffy and tasty. Attention to little things like these are what matters and sets them apart. Sunday night here was karaoke night and man do they have some singers here! What a festive time. Baile y todo! Saturdays I was told has live music and I can only imagine how fun that would be. Ordered the enchiladas chile verde with chicken. Delicious and filling. Would order again! There's a small but tidy bar up front for those who just want a cerveza or one of their many cocktails. This is a legit place! Oh, and the chips and salsa are complimentary! Vamos! read more

Kulturas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

See all

Everything was absolutely delicious! From the food to the service, everything exceeded expectations. The flavors were amazing, portions were great, and you can tell everything was made with care. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to. Highly recommend! My fav would be the Diablo Shrimp Pasta 100/10 and the New Soft Serve Margaritas read more

See all

First time here, went for my sisters birthday. The workers were attentive and welcoming. The soft serve margaritas were amazing!! As well as the food, definitely coming back again to this location!! read more

Kulturas - Soft serve margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

See all

Amazing experience at Kulturas came for soft serve stayed for the food and service ( and another round of soft serve) Chris was on point appreciate the great experience and attention to detail, they have a dining room and a patio area that are offer to be sit at. I was with my kids and noticed the mariachis playing so decided to be outside. The soft serve were so tasty and flavorful, the birria omelette was incredible and the short stack of pancakes were fluffy and delicious. Thank you guys for the great experience. I took a picture of the brunch menu at the front when deciding if staying and glad I did read more

Kulturas - Brunch menu - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

We drove all the way from OC after seeing viral videos about their soft serve margaritas, and this was honestly a huge disappointment. We were told it would be a 15-minute wait, which was fine. No one attends for at least 20 minutes. I had to go up and ask the hostess where our waiter was. When a server finally came, we told him we had been waiting a long time. He said " sorry they just told me". So we just ordered everything at once. When the drinks finally came, one of the straws had a huge hole in it, and our utensils were dirty. We waited again for someone to come back, but no one checked on us for another 10-15 minutes. We even asked another server for a new straw and never got one. At that point, we were done and decided to leave. We told the waiter he didn't seem to care and just took our drinks back. We were here for a literally hour with nothing. Didn't even get to try the soft serve margaritas... Super disappointing experience, especially after driving out of our way. read more

See all

First of all the service is top of the line With her manager Cristina . There is no question that the place has become the best to spend your time and having the best food. Like always we were received by Cristina who treats you with a smile all the time and has become more than a manager but a friend. Then our great bartender Jocelyne serves our drinks without even asking; because she knows ( my wife's modelo and my chelada Pacifico perfect on the lemon perfect on the salt) and now they have the greatest ( soft serve margarita) please please try it it will make your day. Our server was Diane and was great. It is Monday and I will tell you that it felt like a Friday all th way. Thank you so much. Cristina Jocelyn and Diane... read more

Kulturas - Soft serve margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Monday margaritas has great pricing and lots of options. Great for large groups and the service is amazing! The design is very colorful and fun and they also offer outdoor seating. Brunch and dinner are both good! read more

Kulturas - mole enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

My friends have been telling me how great the soft serve flight is so I made a reservation for a Friday night. I ordered the soft serve flight at the beginning of the meal. Our food came out and my friend's drinks came out. One hour passes and I still was not served the flight, only given "itll be another 5 minutes, we are backed up". Everyone was done with their food/drinks and I'm still waiting. I understand they were busy, but when a table that was sat later than you receives the same flight order first, you grow inpatient. I got my refund and left. The flight was the ONLY reason we drove out. read more

Spring Gardens... how I miss you. If you know, you know. This spot has changed hands a few times over the years, but I figured I'd give the current version a shot. We showed up on a Thursday night and were surprised to find out it was karaoke night, definitely not the vibe we were expecting, so we opted to sit outside. The place was moderately busy, but not crowded. Right away, I could tell service was going to be an issue. Within a minute, two different servers asked if we were ready to order, but when I tried to ask a simple question about the menu, I got the same response twice: "corn or flour?" Not exactly helpful. I ended up ordering the birria soup, and my sidekick got the carnitas tacos. Unfortunately, both dishes were disappointing. Everything lacked flavor and tasted like it had been sitting in a slow cooker all day. A real bummer because it took close to 40 minutes to get the food out. It was impressive how nobody wanted to check on us during that time. I'm guessing afraid we'd ask where are food is. Even the salsa lineup was underwhelming. Safe to say, I won't be back... probably for another 20 years. read more

Kulturas - Birria - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great happy hour drinks. Came here with girlfriend's great ambiance. Service was pretty slow the waitress took a while to come to us read more

Kulturas - Drinks - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Loved Alex! She was super sweet and helpful with our party. Good drinks, food, vibes, and nice seating outside.

We had a memorable experience here. Our server was fantastic. The food was delicious. But what earned the five stars was the beautiful family Mariachi band... so talented. read more

See all

I loved everything here! Went with a group of friends for the first time to try the soft serve margaritas, but everything else was amazing too. There was live music, two really talented singers. They were really busy the night we went but the service was still great. Food was really flavorful and had good size portions. We got the birria bites which were amazing, it was like a fried ball with cheese and birria meat with a side of consume (we devoured those). I ate the quesabirria tacos and tried the enchiladas verdes, both were a 10/10. Margaritas were strong but really good, and we got a soft serve flight as well. Soft serve was super tasty and a perfect dessert at the end. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Kulturas - Soft Serve Margarita Flight - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

The drinks here are made well, shoutout the bartender. The food wasn't bad, I like the enchiladas de mole, but wasn't a fan of the rice and beans. read more

Kulturas - Enchiladas De Mole - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Definitely recommend Kulturas. Our server, Lulu was amazing and very attentive. My friend and I both ate enchiladas and got soft serve margs and everything was delicious! Will definitely come back! read more

Kulturas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Honestly soooo DISAPPOINTED. I really wasn't going to leave a review since i was already disappointed but once we FINALLY a server to come help us, which is insane because our reservation was at 9:15 we got told they weren't doing soft serve at all. Like that's fine but AT LEAST put a sign up or something, we came from Orange for this. We got seated but nobody and i mean NOBODY came to help us or even let us know our server was coming. Once she came (at 9:35) she told us the machine was backed up so it'd be an hour wait. Like have a sign PLEASE. If I wouldve known i wouldve left right away. We came for those specifically and food. The only positive thing was the entertainment tonight. Tipped them and left hungry and unsatisfied. read more

I work near this restaurant and stop by any chance I get. I am Mexican so I know good/authentic Mexican cuisine and this place is excellent. Very friendly waiters and waitresses. My favorite is the Birria tacos, but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Highly recommend! read more

Kulturas - Quesabirria Tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

From the moment I began planning my celebration, Cristina went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of. Her warmth, attentiveness, and genuine care made me feel so supported throughout the entire process. The entire team--every waiter and waitress--was incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming. You can truly feel the heart behind their service. The food and drinks were exceptional--everything was flavorful, beautifully prepared, and enjoyed by all of my guests. And the mariachi... such a beautiful and special touch. It brought so much joy, energy, and cultural richness to the celebration--truly elevating the entire experience. Most importantly, the overall experience created a space where I, along with my friends and chosen family, was able to celebrate in such a meaningful and joyful way. It was more than just a meal--it was a moment I will never forget. Thank you for helping make my birthday celebration an unforgettable, truly epic one. I am beyond grateful read more

See all

One of the most unique things I tried was the pozole taco, which somehow captured all the flavor of traditional pozole in taco form. It was creative and absolutely delicious. I also had the enchiladas de mole and a chile relleno. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the mole sauce had a great balance of sweetness and spice without being overwhelming. The chile relleno was just as impressive, filled with perfectly melted cheese and topped with a flavorful sauce that tied everything together really well. We also ordered the three quesabirria tacos and asked for them extra crispy, which turned out to be a great choice. They had the perfect crunch and were packed with flavor. On top of that, the pasta a la diabla with shrimp was cooked really well. The shrimp were tender, and the noodles were coated in a rich, delicious sauce that had just the right amount of heat. read more

See all

The drinks here were really good, the food was decent. But omg the service was soooooo bad. First off the hostess that was working on Sunday clearly hates her job. She was rude. I've never seen someone look so miserable to do their job. She took my name and number down and said "she will call me IF a table comes available". That's the first person we interacted with and unfortunately set the tone. The servers were nice but all over the place. Took forever to get napkins/utensils. We had to ask for them. Took forever to refill our waters. Yeah, wasn't a great experience at all. Won't be returning nor will I be recommending. read more

Pozole taco!!! Like what?!?? Great lunch menu! Jocelyn at the bar will take care of you!!! Kulturas for the win read more

Kulturas - Burrito bowl carne asada! - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Rosa came to us after 1 hour and kicked us out didn't even let us order 1 last thing before saying we are done so unprofessional..... we wanted to keep going and order items so we would have been happy towave read more

Found this restaurant by accident and decided to give it a try, we were welcomed by the super sweet host's and immediately our server was a 10/10 helped us decide drinks (ordered 3 each obviously liked his rec!) his name was Sergio! Definitely request him! he constantly checks in and is on top of making sure you have a fresh drink!!! need that great service more often! will be coming back for drinks and aps asap! thank you Sergio for your hospitality! read more

Kulturas - 2 drinks out of 6 - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great atmosphere! Came for a birthday and the staff made it feel super special. Had the margarita flight and the pozole taco

Food was great and the drinks were all good and tasty! Service was ok they could be a bit more attentive and friendly read more

Kulturas - Pepino con chile marg - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

See all

Our server Alex was amazing and so friendly!! Also highly recommend the mango marg soft serve!! :)

First and last time! We waiting over an hour for our food to finally get and it and was wrong. I ordered a quesabirria and got Birria plate by itself. When I told our waitress she acknowledged that she made the mistake. Rather than correcting our order she brought me back cheese and expecting for me to make my own quesabirria. She said she was bringing me the cheese since to make the order right we would have to wait an additional hour. To make matters worse our waitress charged me for the more expensive plate. Drink are so so the food and service majorly suck! read more

It was an amazing first time here, thank you. Their hostess, Cristina and our waiter, Fernando were great. My mom and I had the fresh catch special and two individual tacos. It was so yummy. I recommend everyone stop by and enjoy. read more

Kulturas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

See all

Loved this place! The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the drinks were amazing. The live music was so cool and gave the place such a fun, welcoming, and family-friendly vibe. My favorites were the shrimp enchiladas and the strawberry margarita, both so good! Definitely coming back!!!! read more

Kulturas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

I gave them 2 stars just because of the karaoke dj and our waiter or I would have given zero. We like to go on Sundays for karaoke. Tonight we showed up a little before 9. We were told the kitchen was closed even though the restaurant closes at 10. We saw them continue to serve food and asked. We were told it was because the kitchen was behind. They should be able to accommodate and not close the kitchen because they fall behind. Didn't even offer chips and salsa and to make it worse the same manager that said the kitchen was closed was sitting down eating at 945. Horrible way to treat customers read more