Get the enchiladas...both the chickens and beef are great, but my favorite is the shredded beef with the red sauce...absolutely divine!!!

Date of visit: May 10, 2026 Selections: Enchiladas de Mole Experience: We had called on Saturday, aka the day before Mother's Day, to see if we could make a reservation, but were told to show up early and we will be seated regardless if our whole party was fully there. We were going to be there a bit before 11:00AM originally on Sunday since their website said 11:00AM, but Yelp said 10:00AM was when they opened. So my husband called on Sunday to check and they did indeed opened at 10:00AM. When we got there, there were already three sets of groups seated and they had to rearrange some tables for us since our party was nine people, which only took a couple of minutes to arrange. We were served complimentary chips and salsa as well as water as we waited for the rest of our party to arrive. I had quickly chosen my dish cause I'm a sucker for mole and there were only two options that had it, so I ended up getting the enchiladas de mole. The servers were great and the food was as pretty good too. I ended up taking leftovers home since I had eaten too much chips and dip before my actual food came cause the server refilled our chips on our end of the table like four times. The mole was pretty good and I wish there was more of it and didn't really enjoy that there was veggies inside the enchiladas since I think I was expecting more chicken than veggies inside. Not a big fan of beans, but they were pretty good with the melted cheese on top and the rice was good too. I definitely loved the decor they had and the designs painted on the walls because they eee so pretty and provided good photo op backgrounds. read more

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First time here and not impressed. Service was pretty good. Not great, but not that bad either. But the food? Not good. For the prices they are asking, wife & I expected some pretty good food. We were fooled. The food was below average. We've had tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, etc. at half the price of this place, and they tasted twice as good. The chicken here was a mix of white and dark meat. Which is fine. But how is the dark meat so dry? White meat also pretty dry. And was there any seasoning on the meat? Didn't taste like it. Enchilada sauce was very minimal in amount and flavor. Taco just ok. Drinks tasted fine, but overpriced and weak. All in all, if we are going to pay these prices, we expect very good food. This food was not worth coming back for, even if the price was less. I will say one thing, their beans are good. read more

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Solid local eatery near Blair High School.Yes they used to be in South Pasadena! We were seated quickly and was able to watch the Dodger game on their TV. Ordered a three item combo to share and shared a guava margarita. Downed two bowls of chips y salsa. Food is consistently good. Server was friendly other employees might be shy or tired they avoid eye contact (?) still giving 5 stars! Give this place a try. read more

La Fiesta Grande - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Mexican food with DoorDash prices but a disappointing experience. We got the carne asada burrito and carne asada steak. I asked for no beans or pico de gallo with the burrito, got beans and pico de gallo, but no rice. They gave me the rice after I pointed out their error. The steak pieces inside were very small, but not bad. The steak was cooked medium rather than medium rare. Salsa that came with the chips was just okay. Overall, I think it's very expensive for what it is. read more

One of my go to spots for sit down Mexican fare - enchiladas, burritos, tacos, fajitas, even some breakfast items served all day! It's got a small town vibe and friendly staff. They have good margaritas too that are nice for the price! read more

The food is authentic and delicious. I recommend the Mole!!! Soft tacos(beef and carnitas!

Loved their location in South Pasadena. Love this one just as much, such nice people work here, we recognize some faces. The food is excellent and fresh. I even have to rave about how good their Iced tea is!! It's a cute festive dining room with nice murals on the walls and tables and booths. We are so glad to finally get here! P.S. Thanks for the employee that found my wallet at our table and caught us outside to return it. I'm so sorry I don't recall his name at the moment. I will find out as I'm sure we are due for a visit. read more

La Fiesta Grande - Wonderful carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Your friendly neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Strategically located a block away from downtown Pasadena, good service tasty food and decent selection for everyone. Big portion and everything was tasty and freshly made. Loves their salsa too read more

La Fiesta Grande - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Amazing place, originally tried their South Pasadena location, but this place has the same flavors just a bigger venue. The service was amazing and the server remembered us from the last location. Their tea is fresh and very tasty without adding sweetener. Today we tried their mole, green chicken enchiladas and carne asada burrito. They all tasted amazing and big enough to share. Had to take home three half portions of every plate for later. Their Chile rellenos are also tasty available a la carte but will get one next time. The plaza parking has good parking but more availability on weekends since the other businesses are closed on weekends. Loved their Mexican decor and music playing, not too loud and traditional songs. read more

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After church, I spent Easter at one of my favorite local Mexican restaurants, La Fiesta Grande. While the servers were excited to see me and greet me (my order, The Giganate, burrito was as magnificent as its name implies), one of the owners, a younger man with salt and pepper hair, completely ignored me. Never welcomed me when I entered his restaurant. I watched as he moved from table to table, asking people how they were doing, how they were enjoying their meals on Easter. At one point, he actually glared at me. He completely ignored me. Never said a single word to me. I spent nearly $100, and he ghosted me. As the former business editor of the Pasadena Star-News, I actually recommend this restaurant's food. As for the owner, I think he needs to re-valuate his bad manners. People do notice. read more

The food is consistently great... very traditional Mexican cooking. The menu is not big but that's why the food can be consistent in taste. The servers are attentive and by now know us by name. The decor is traditional Mexican giving a very cozy home cooked feeling. Charlie and his Margaritas talent is icing on the cake! read more

La Fiesta Grande - Interior dining room. - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Food was fantastic. Service very good. So happy we found them again. They used to be in South Pasadena. This is now our new favorite Mexican restaurant. read more

One of the best and most consistent classic Pasadena Mexican restaurants. The la fiesta especial enchiladas are one of my favorite meals in memory. My family has been coming for over 35 years, ever since they were in South Pasadena. Service is always great, and it's amazing to see many of the same staff as I did as a kid. Love this place, can't wait to keep going another 35 years. read more

As you enter, you are immediately greeted by a friendly hostess and if you're lucky seated at a table quite fast. It was quite crowded so you know it's amazing. They had so many food choices as well as offered drinks/sides. I wanted something different so I got the La Fiesta Special. I must say if you are unsure, this should be your go to order. The guac is so fresh and everything on the plate just compliments one another. I will say the ambiance is so inviting and we even sang someone happy birthday. If you are ever in Pasadena , this place is a much visit read more

La Fiesta Grande - La Fiesta Special - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Love this place it's also my father in laws favorite Mexican restaurant. Their food is delicious authentic Mexican food. The service is great and the staff is amazing. read more

Great Mexican food. Had their chicken hard shell tacos with rice and beans. The food delicious. The service was excellent, and they were very attentive. The ambience very nice! read more

So good!! And I ordered take out for the first time!! Ready on time - hot - delicious, as usual!!!

This would not be my first choice for Mexican food. We met here as a group to see one of my favorite friends from Hawaii. The food & drinks were a 3/5. Service was good and the staff was very friendly. Nothing on the menu blew my doors off. They have plenty of parking in the lot if you get there early. It's not huge inside so you may have to wait outside for a table even with a reservation. Would I go back..probably not:( read more

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I would frequently drive by La Fiesta Grande when it was at the old location on Mission. I told myself, "One day I'll check it out." They moved to a new spot, and I stopped by opening week but there was a line, so I went elsewhere. A few days ago, I finally had a chance to give it a try because I was invited to join a group of friends for dinner. La Fiesta Grande is a family owned & operated establishment that has been in Pasadena since 1974. It's a favorite among the locals. Our darling server brought us chips & salsa to enjoy while we browsed the menu. The chips were warm, and the salsa was mild. I prefer spicier but it had a good flavor. I'm sure if I had asked, he would have brought me something hotter. Thankfully, the margaritas are made from scratch so I was able to enjoy one. I ordered a Skinny Margarita. It was on the tart side, which is how I prefer it. I tried a sip of the Classic Margarita and it was a tad sweeter and also good. The Mango Margarita was tasty too. I shared the La Fiesta Platter with my darling hermanas. Loaded with nachos, quesadilla, beef taquitos, guacamole, and sour cream there was plenty to share. One friend ordered the Shrimp Enchiladas, which came with rice & beans. Another friend ordered the two-item combo (taco & enchilada) combo - also served with rice & beans. The portions were generous and the prices here are reasonable. We had a wonderful visit, and everyone seemed to enjoy their meal. The staff were all friendly, accommodating, and made us feel welcomed. *Shared parking lot or street parking. *Closed on Monday read more

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Mexican cuisine in Pasadena, California... Last month, my friends and I tried to have dinner together on Cinco de Mayo, but the reservation we had wasn't honored because it was a busy day. We ended up having pizza. To make up for the disappointment, we planned to meet on June 23, 2023 at a different restaurant which was highly recommended by our friends, Jun and Aaron. La Fiesta Grande is the end unit in a shopping center with free shared parking. The interior is pleasantly decorated and has a convenient restroom and great air conditioning! I had called to make reservations, but none are accepted. I arrived an hour before our meeting time of 6:30pm to give the staff time to arrange 14 seats together. We were informed that when half of our party arrived, we could be seated. It worked out well, because some people arrived early, some had to cancel, and some were tardy due to traffic. We were seated promptly and enjoyed complimentary chips and salsa while we perused the menu. Jean and I ordered the Shrimp Enchiladas with tomatillo sauce on the side in case it was spicy. Our competent, helpful, friendly, efficient waiter, Adolfo, reassured us that it wasn't spicy, but gave us a bowl of sauce for us to try. He was right. It had a tad bit of a kick, but was tolerable! Our meal came with rice and beans which filled us up! The sliced avocados made a beautiful presentation while the flavored sour cream gave the dish some luscious texture! I'm so glad that we did this make up date! It felt like we came together again and made my Cinco de Mayo dream come true... On my dad's Heavenly birthday! Thanks to everyone for this happy experience! read more

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My family group was so organized and prepared! Great restaurant on a Friday night with a long line, they got us in for another great delicious dinner. The bottomless warm chips and salsa were soothing to start us off before the meal. I had the Red Snapper, which was one of the nest I ever had! The special topping Pico de Gallo of tomato, chiles, onions, green olives, capers and cilantro. There was a line but they sat us down quickly and service was excellent with Adolfo leading the way. All the chips, Tacos, rice, beans were great! Plenty of parking just off the end of the Pasadena Freeway on Glenarm. read more

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06/23/2023 A small group gathering to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Even though it's 23 de Juno. Serving Desayuno all day which is what I like and would have ordered until I saw Molé. Definitely something I would try on any menu and glad I was able to pick something quick. I should have asked for all dark meat because chicken breast to me is dry. Dark meat is tastier and moist plus more nutrients. Service is excellent, while waiting outside, one of the guys came and offered margaritas. I'm driving so it was a Mexican coke for me. It could get packed and our small group didn't help others who were waiting. We were loud chatters but glad nobody complained. I would come back here for good old fashioned Mexican food. read more

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I've been coming here for years! Literally grew up coming here with my family. We would go when it was located on Colorado, then followed them when they moved to South Pas, and now here on Glenarm! Their chicken mole is my absolute favorite! Coming from a Poblana (Puebla- where mole is best known for) I can honestly say it's the best sweet mole I've ever had. The staff is always so welcoming and make my family and I feel welcomed and part of their very own family. Establishments like these are hard to find! I highly recommend. read more

I've been a customer of this establishment on Colorado Blvd for a very long time until they closed up. I recently had the chance to revisit this establishment at their new location in Pasadena. We got there an hour before closing and the staff to us right away and assured us there is no rush. All the flavors I remember from the 90s still taste like it was yesterday. My go to is the La Fiesta Special. I usually do not order enchiladas but I always do here. It's a mix of chicken and chorizo that gives it a unique taste that is excellent. My wife always gets the steak plate and it still very delicious and cooked to your liking. I highly recommend this mexican restaurant to anyone that wants above average Mexican cuisine. Chips n salsa are tasty and definitely try their margaritas. They pack a punch! Don't forget to say hi to the bartender Charlie. read more

La Fiesta Grande - In the 90s this was called Enchiladas Glorias. Now it's the La Fiesta Special. Highly recommend. - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

My sister told me about this place and it's new ownership within the last few months. I really love the food and customer service. The hostess was nice and though it was a little wait, they asked if we wanted anything to drink or their classic margaritas which were very delicious. I ordered the classic size Cadillac margarita and my sister ordered the classes frozen peach margarita. They have two sizes classic and grande, but classic is good enough if you don't want too much to drink. For my food I ordered the chicken tostada and omg it was so good and very fresh. The guacamole and salsa was very good inside. Also, the salsa is so good and has some spice to it. I was addicted and couldn't stop eating. I will definitely come back again, my mom had the nachos and I tried some and the cheese and beans on it was so fresh and flavorful. The parking is a bit busy honestly because of this gem! the place was a good vibe on a Saturday night. read more

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They used to have a taco bar that was pretty good and I wish they would bring that back. Parking can be tight here, this is a small plaza with a lot of businesses sharing the space (laundry, thai restaurant, salon, etc). read more

I am so happy that La fiesta grande has opened back up! I have been coming to this restaurant for soo long since they were at their old location. My favorite meal to order is the shredded beef ranchera enchiladas they are sooo tasty. A few other favorites of mine would be the albondigas soup , gigante burrito , arroz con pollo ! The chips and salsa are always fresh and very addicting to eat. The service is always great and it's nice to see familiar faces from the old location. Their instagram account has pictures of the food and also the menu , I definitely recommend checking this spot out. read more

La Fiesta Grande - Ranchera enchiladas with shredded beef to go portion - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

The food was well prepared, and tasty, the service was friendly and timely , the atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable.

Quick service from nice server! We all love Mexican food! Nice environment, close to homes in Madison Hts.! read more

OVERALL EXPERIENCE: My 3-star rating is based on customer service and cleanliness (see SERVICE for additional comments). Food is great though!!! AMBIANCE: Casual. Noise level is average. There's a table near the walkway to the restroom, and OH BOY! every time someone opens the bathroom door, you can smell it (whatever deodorizer they use). Not very pleasant while you're eating. DRESS CODE: Casual ORDERED: I've come here plenty of times, even when they were at their old location in South Pas. Food has always been great! - Margaritas are amazing! - endless chips and salsa! - guac is always a must order! - I usually order the Enchilada de Mole (sOoOo good!) - not listed on their menu, but I've ordered Flautas - Combos are good as well! SERVICE: Our waitress was great and friendly! I didn't catch her name though. To the manager... I noticed a solo diner. After he left, the busboy (the older gentleman), cleaned the table BUT LEFT THE EXTRA SETTING ON THE TABLE for the next patron(s), which I don't think is very sanitary. PRICE: ~ $20pp PARKING: small private lot, shared with other businesses Food: 5/5 stars Service: 2/5 stars (due to cleanliness and smell from the restroom coming down the hallway) Venue: 4/5 stars read more

La Fiesta Grande - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This is what's left of my huge chicken taco with a side of sour cream, a Mexican coke along with salsa and chips. I hopey plate speaks for itself lol next time I'll take a pic before I eat. The food is always served fresh amd hot and quickly. read more

La Fiesta Grande - Chicken Taco - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was not aware Mission Ave. location had moved to Glenarm. Service was great but food quality has definitely taken a hit. Carne asada burrito had meat at least three days old. All dishes are buried in cheese. The restaurant is simple and clean. Margarita at neighboring table looked really good. I will give them a second run to see if maybe I was there on an off day. read more

We love La Fiesta Grande that we eat there on Tuesdays on a weekly basis. The food is authentic Mexican. The service is excellent. We enjoy the chile relleno item and the menudo soup. The food tastes like my Mom's cooking. The walls are painted with lovely birds, flowers and animals. We highly recommend this restaurant. They are closed on Mondays. read more

Friendly service and delicious food every time. I finally found a place with molé so good it takes me back to Mexico. This place is going to be my new favorite spot for Mexican food. read more

I missed this restaurant so much since it left Mission Street in South Pasadena about three years ago. Now eight months into their new location, the restaurant is larger and brighter, with a lot of new customers frequenting this family style restaurant. The food tastes authentic Mexican style cooking and the service can't be beat. Because I now have long hair, the waiter thought it was two women, instead of husband and wife. We had a laugh, and I tipped the waiter a little more for the great service. By the way, they have delicious horchata, which is my wife's favorite Mexican refreshment. Now that we know it's here, we're be having more Mexican food for dinner! read more

La Fiesta Grande - Taquitos - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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My husband and I have been going to La Fiesta since they were on Colorado, then when they moved to Mission, we continued to be loyal patrons. The food and service are always good, not a bad thing to say about the service but sadly it will be a LONG time before we go back to this establishment. As mentioned in previous comments, for years we would get the "Taco Bar" at $20 each... and it included rice, beans salsa tortillas and cups of beef And chicken... it was all you can eat and worth it, however last night we ordered a bowl of menudo and a carne asada plate with 2 Cokes and my bill was almost $100.00. That is ridiculous. I realize that costs have gone up and you pay lots in rent to be in Pasadena, but the food offered is NOT gourmet and price gouging is not a way to maintain loyal customers. I am so sad, and this is a good place to eat... but sorry guys... you're no longer affordable. I read more

Tasty and friendly with nice hosts. Warm and receptive greeting. I would describe it as comfort Mexican food at a convenient location. The type of place you like to patronize and support. read more

Found another great small business that I would like to return to! Have passed by the previous location many times on Mission St in South Pasadena but have never stopped in. This is their most recent location on Glenarm/Marengo, right across from Blair HS. In a small plaza with a couple other restaurants and other service-oriented establishments. Parking is easily accessible but could be tight during peak hours. Nice, sizable menu. Complimentary chips and salsa! I went for the two-items combo (hard shell chicken taco + enchilada). I also enjoyed a cup of albondigas soup that hit the spot. Prices were fair and service top-notch! Everyone, from the host to the server to the bus person exhibited friendliness and an outgoing attitude. There are many house specials on the menu that I'm looking forward to trying next time. Please support this small business that has a great neighborhood following! read more

My Husband and I went for an early dinner Sunday. We are trying to eat on the healthier side. I ordered the ceviche on special and my Husband ordered the Albondigas soup. We know it out of season but it should be fresh still. Husband came home and was very sick. Vomiting profusely. I think the soup must have been spoiled. We will never go back there. read more