We come here all the time. Food is amazing, customer service is amazing, the happy hour is fantastic! If you are by this area, you should definitely stop by. The staff is special and a reason to come by again and again. read more

Kulturas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Amazing place, the food and drinks were delicious, good music, Jocelyn our server was very kind and helpful, definitely coming back

The food was delicious and our server yoslein was so good . Very attentive friendly and helpful.

Had a great meal at Kulturas Latin Kitchen & Cantina in Pasadena! We started with the sushi roll and the aguachile, and both were delicious. For our entrées, we had the enchilada combo with mole, green sauce, and shrimp, the steak chilaquiles, and the pasta. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Shoutout to our server, Chris, for the great service. He was friendly, attentive, and made our experience even better. We'll definitely be back! read more

I've been here twice. Once with friends and once with family. For parking, they do have a small parking lot. However, there's plenty of parking spots nearby in the neighborhood. It's a great spot if you want to have drinks and some chips and salsa or some yummy foods. I haven't been back for their happy hour or specials, but it sounds like a good deal. I've been recommending this place because of their soft serve margaritas. I enjoyed their soft serve margaritas, but depending on the night, they might be out of flavors. In one of the experiences on a Friday night, my friend wanted to order a flight, but they only had two flavors. In addition, my soft serve margarita was a little watery and they didn't have the edible sprinkles like I had last time. The food is pretty good too, but I did find it on the pricier end. The restaurant is beautiful with murals outside and they had a ton of TVs and tables for visitors. I did don't that it was really loud inside so it was a little hard to talk to other guests. The last experience that I had on a Friday night, it was a little slower and the service was unfortunately impacted. I had to request for the server to come around a few times because I was missing my drink and the chips and salsa. I would still recommend this place and enjoy the food and drink drinks. However, I did find it a little inconsistent. read more

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At this point, I couldn't even tell you everything we ordered--but that's what photos are for, right? The atmosphere completely stole the show. It felt like I had been transported to a lively little town in Mexico. The live band doesn't just perform in the background--they come right up to your table, making it feel like your own mini concert. It's energetic, immersive, and honestly part of what makes this place so memorable. Fair warning: It is pretty loud, so maybe not the best spot for catching up over lunch. But if you're here to soak up the festive vibes, enjoy good food, and have a genuinely fun time, this place absolutely delivers. read more

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$10 margs and $2 tacos This was our first time at Kultura's and definitely won't be our last. The margs were so potent that I only needed one (rare lol). The tacos were so good, I got the asada and the pastor with the topping and sauce bar which was such a nice touch. We went on a Tuesday and it was pretty crowded, so you know this place is good! 10/10 would recommend read more

Kulturas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

We came here for business lunch for celebration. A super big party that took almost half of the restaurant. We got prompt service. The restaurant has great decor and a nice and friendly ambience. The menu has a variety of choices and PLENTY of drinks. Since it's working hours, I only had a mocktail. I saw my other coworkers had some alcoholic drinks. There is a plethora of food choices, burrito bowl, salad, fajitas, tacos with protein choices. I decided to have their Kalbi burrito which has both the beef and shrimp protein. The side is plantains. My mocktail is sweet which offset the chimichurri sauce. I could only finish half of my lunch. Got leftover for dinner. I know Kulturas has very good happy hour too! Come here and try their margaritas read more

Kulturas - Kalbi Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Very tasty tacos! I enjoyed the little condiment bar, their avocado and green salsa were delicious. We went for taco Tuesday which was a great deal, about $2 for a taco. I think I ate 5.... Probably too many drinks were strong too I would definitely try the guava pineapple margarita again. read more

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This place is awesome!!!. All the employees here are always smiling & you are Greeted at the entrance everything. The first time l walked it was good & positive vibes. read more

Kulturas - Michelada with a Negro, Modelo - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Came here with my mom wife cousin and her Bf. Cristian was our server and was very friendly and helpful. Cristian made recommendations for us on the menu and we loved it. The mariachi was also great we enjoyed it very much. We will be back again! read more

Kulturas - Fam brunch - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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

Quick date at Kulturas just to try the soft serve margaritas. Omg... AMAZING! We both got the margarita flight and agreed that the best flavor is the pomegranate. We didn't care much for the yellow one, not too sure what the flavor was. We also got dessert, the churro ice cream sandwich. It was ok, the star of the night was definitely that pomegranate margarita lol. If you're in the area, you should stop by and give them a try. The staff is friendly, food looks good and overall great atmosphere. read more

Kulturas - Soft serve margarita flight - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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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

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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

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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

This place was so yummy. Decided to go for Mother's Day without a reservation and although they did tell me that there would be a wait, it was not long at all. While we waited they had a whole setup with infused water. Once we were seated our server was friendly and service was fast. From the alcohol margaritas to their guacamole and tacos, delicious! Would definitely come back. Even my kids enjoyed the food. Best part was that they handed every mother roses. Thank you to all the wonderful servers and cooks! read more

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This was my first time trying this restaurant. Inside, you have nice vacation vibes. They had a band playing that sounded great. Service was good. The manager and our waitress were very attentive. I tried the Asian wings and a crane asada taco both of which were very good and made fresh to order. Everything was hot and tasty. Parking can be a little difficult due to the small parking lot. They have a nice cute small bar and many different margaritas. I had the Jamaica margarita ice cream drink, and it was beyond delicious. Next time I am going to try the margarita flight. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Great place to hang out with friends and family. read more

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Omg loved this place! The vibe and the service was amazing! The pozole taco was to die for I have been dreaming of it!

First time at this place and everything was a 10/10!! The food, hospitality, and decor is everything!! Definitely made my trip to Pasadena WORTH IT!! read more

Kulturas - Dragón Roll - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Food and drinks were 10/10!!!! My best friend and I drove all the way from SJ to try these soft serve margaritas (we kept seeing them on our FYP). We came around 4/5pm and were seated right away. Staff came to check on us regularly and food came out fast. We enjoyed the chicken enchiladas verde and ceviche. Everything tasted so fresh and the soft serve margaritas were so delicious. They have outdoor and indoor seating. The restaurant was very clean and well decorated. I will definitely be coming back if I'm ever in LA again. read more

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

Margarita Surprise Upcharge! My party of four visited Kulturas Latin Kitchen & Cantina on a Saturday night. We were seated fairly quickly, which was a great start and appreciated given how busy the restaurant was. Unfortunately, the experience went downhill from there. The first thing we noticed was how incredibly loud the music was. It wasn't just energetic background music, it was so loud that everyone at our table had to lean in and practically shout just to have a conversation. It made it difficult to enjoy the meal and each other's company. We ordered drinks and food and were especially excited to try the Margarita Flights. The menu clearly lists the Margarita Flight at $20. When ordering, our server asked whether we wanted them "on the rocks" or "slushies." We ordered one flight on the rocks and three slushie flights. The drinks came out inconsistently. Two flights arrived first, while the remaining two didn't arrive until much later, leaving part of our group waiting. The food was actually good and is honestly the only reason this review isn't even lower. The biggest issue came when we received the bill. We noticed the Margarita Flights that were served as slushies were charged $27.99 each, while the flight served on the rocks was charged the advertised $20 price. We asked our server about the discrepancy, and he brought over the manager, Rosa. We explained that nowhere on the menu does it state that choosing the "soft serve" or slushie version of the Margarita Flight results in a significantly higher price. The menu simply lists the Margarita Flight as $20. If there is an upcharge, it should be clearly disclosed before ordering or printed on the menu. Rosa explained that the soft-serve version costs more, but our concern wasn't whether it costs more, it was that the menu never communicates that price difference. Customers should not discover a nearly $8 upcharge per flight only after receiving the bill. That's misleading and creates an unpleasant surprise at the end of the meal. To make matters worse, the restaurant also adds a 3% credit card service fee, which is posted as a way to avoid raising menu prices. Between the undisclosed Margarita Flight upcharge and the additional card fee, the final bill felt much higher than what was represented on the menu. The food was enjoyable, but transparency matters. If menu prices vary based on preparation style, those prices should be clearly disclosed upfront so customers can make informed decisions. Unfortunately, the lack of pricing transparency and the dismissive handling of the concern left a bad impression. I wouldn't return unless pricing is made much clearer and customers are informed of additional charges before ordering read more

Kulturas - Menu - 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

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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

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The food is super yummy and the soft serve margs are totally worth it! We got the flight to try all the flavors. Fun chatting environment and the staff were friendly:) read more

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

Had a family brunch for a group of 6. Good food, great atmoshpere, the mariachi helped set the vibe and Chris was great. Made sure that we werent missing anything and helped make my aunts and uncles bday special. Thank you Chris! read more

The day I went which was my first time there the cooked had called off so we were told the wait was longer than usual. My sister and I stuck it out and ordered drinks while we waited. We had the slush margarita flight. So good!!! And a Bloody Mary. Besides it being hella spicy it was refreshing. The food was eh. I had the tacos dorado tinga and shrimp. The shrimp was pointless because it barely had any in there but the tinga was delicious. I would go back but only for like happy hour or if they have specials because it's kind of over priced for the quality. read more

Kulturas - Slush margarita flight - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Cristian is amazing! He build trust from the beginning with the drinks, to the food recommendations and the cherry on the top was his customer service. He understood what we were looking for and Kulturas delivered. He knew the food well to recommend to our tastes. The fish was on point and the omelette chileaquiles were a perfect blend. The decor matches the food, bold and fits perfectly. read more

The food was good --a little spicy, but the service was great thanks to Cristian our waiter. He was attentive and on time and made sure we had everything we needed for our two boys. He deserves a raise. He made the experience so much more enjoyable, we will be back. read more

Kulturas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Thanks Alberto and micky for your customer service. They helped my family celebrate my husband graduation. We were 14 people and we booked the our reservation on yelp table and my family got there early and I and my husband got there late and they were so kind. The food omg! I'm so glad we came here ot was so tasty. And the ambience was fun we watched the game and the music was nice enough so we can chat read more

Kulturas - Bottomless mismos - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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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

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Food is good. Drinks are better. Ambience so cute. Service is very good. Just did not like the singer she was tone deaf. But everything was absolutely awesome read more

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Cristina and the whole personnel are super kind and attentive. The drink selection is good too if you like margaritas. I recommend the margarita slushies read more

Kulturas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The Happy Hour is definitely worth checking out and then you'll be hooked! The food, drinks and service are great!!

Great place customer service was great lets go Colombia Kiara was our hostess she was amazing read more

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I had such a great first experience here on Sunday for brunch! Our server, Yoselin was really nice, friendly, and such a pleasure to be around. It was so busy but everything came out so fast, our drinks and food! The busser was great too because he got rid of all our empty plates without them being there for so long like at other restaurants. It was really nice that they even had mariachis and just an overall pleasant atmosphere. The food was so good! We had the asada nachos, enchiladas verdes, and 3 different tacos. The margaritas and flights were perfect and you actually get a buzz unlike other restaurants! My friend loved her soft serve margarita. Thank you again for the great hospitality! I live in Vegas but will definitely be back next time I'm in Pasadena. read more

Kulturas - Enchiladas verdes and came with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The craziest experience here today...it took 15 minutes for our server to greet us...and another 10 minutes to bring us water. Then we ordered a steak and shrimp burrito. He said that costs extra. We said yes. Then the burrito came out with just shrimp. We told him. He said that he put it in and the kitchen messed up. We said okay, can you please remove the upcharge for the added steak. He said he did not know how to do it and he didn't know when the manager would be back...we ended up being forced to pay for the extra charge for steak we never received...so we paid the bill and will never be back. read more

I love Kulturas overall. The staff is so friendly. They are always on point with good attitude. Food is authentic Mexican with flavor. If you know what's authentic, then you should give this place a try. Ambience is phenomenal. They have live music on Saturdays and mariachi on Sundays. If you are visiting Pasadena or if you are local, then come and try for yourself read more

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We visited on a Friday early evening during happy hour and sat outside their dog friendly patio. They do have two outdoor areas and we chose to sit in the larger area by the main entrance. Giovani was our server and he was very attentive and knowledgeable, he took very good care of us. I was apprehensive about coming here because it used to be Kalaveras and I was not a fan and they kept the same aesthetic and spelling their name with a K, but I decided to give them a chance. I'm glad I did! They have new owners and although the majority of the menu is the same the vibe is different. I really enjoyed my pepino con chile margarita, it was potent and tasty. I ordered the birria and I really enjoyed that as well. My boyfriend couldn't decide between the mole enchiladas or the green enchiladas and Giovani advised him he could have one of each, awesome! My boyfriend concluded he preferred mole. I asked Giovani for spicy salsa for my birria and he brought me a delicious one that I hope to request each time I visit! It was very tasty on the tacos dorados as well. The service was amazing and the food was delicious, we look forward to more happy hours at Kulturas. read more

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Came here just for the soft serve margarita flight. The ambiance was very lively. They had a mariachi band playing, sports were on TV, easily sat at the bar. Got the complimentary chips and salsa which was good to snack on. Next time I would just get the lime soft serve margarita by itself and I would also like to try food from the menu. Staff was friendly so no complaints. read more

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