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Pasadena was clearly ready for Javier's to arrive in old town, and since opening in late 2025, it's…read morebeen packed non stop. located in the One Colorado shopping district, the restaurant is beautiful with clean lines, neutral tones, large plants, and bright sunroom style dinning area. It has a grand bar that captures your eyes as soon as you walk in. The restaurant feels upscale without being pretentious. Reservations are recommended but there are a lot of great shops nearby if you need to pass the time until a table opens Valet is offered on Colorado boulevard and will cost you $25. Lots of garage parking nearby but it's not cheap either. Service was the highlight of the night. Our waitress made sure to ask about any allergies and preferences upfront, guided us through the menu and checked in on us just enough. The Manager even stopped by to make sure everything was all right. We had a couple of drinks: spicy margarita, guava margarita & an old fashioned, all great. Cocktails are pricey though, they start at $25. The chips and salsa were good, but the salsa wasn't spicy at all. Not the largest portions for the price but the quality of the food makes up for it. For our appetizer, we went with the queso fundido topped with onions, mushrooms, chorizo and chipotle chiles; though it could use more chorizo and a touch of salt. The presentation was lacking for a queso fundido, it should be served in a skillet or molcajete so it stays warm and easy to eat. For our main course, we went with the angus braised short rib in negro sauce. The short rib was tender and delicious. The negro sauce was nutty, Smokey and complex. Easily our favorite dish of the night. The food we had was very good, though not the most traditional Mexican food. It feels more like Mexican cuisine tailored for a broader American palate. That said, everything feels intentional and executed. Great spot for drinks, a business lunch, dinner with friends and family or a date night.

I've been seeing this place for the past few months on my drive to City of Hope so today I finally…read moredecided to make a stop and I am glad I did. The menu has different varieties of tacos soup,seafood and breakfast items. I opted for posole since I went as soon as they opened at 9am. Now let me clarify. I am a posole connoisseur, so I am very picky when it comes to my posole. I can say with my ENTIRE chest that this by far was the best I've ever had. Posole was super clean, the broth was soooooo flavorful I did not even want to add anything to it! The meat omg was so fresh and the restaurant did not even skimp on the meat I had chunks in my bowl which was a bonus. The owners/workers were very sweet and delightful every time I looked up at them working they ran over stating if I needed anything. I cannot wait to return and try other items on their menu!

I felt the service was great, I felt like my companion was asking too much questions. I'd like to…read morecome back and try other stuff. What I ordered the chili relleno was good. I would have said great, but the garnish overwhelmed the good stuff. Of course, I just swept it away. Underneath the garnish, the chile was fresh and crunchy. The enchilada, I liked as well, except it had cheese instead of meat that I thought I asked for. I have been to this place before, but it is nicely decorated now . It's a hole in the wall I would take a date at or family. Prices are prevailing rates, median.

Another hole-the-wall Mexican restaurant that needs a well-deserve recognition. The inside is clean…read more& not stuffy like other small diners. In fact, their air-conditioning was a reprieve from a hot day when we walked in. Alex greeted us with his friendly smile & very attentive to us even giving us some extra beans & radish to go. The various meat in the tacos were fresh & tender seasoned well, not overly salty & not spicy for the taste of a non-Mexican consumer. I would recommend people to try this place as it is one of a few family-owned establishments that really worth trying.

Wanted to eat something that was quick and in our hometown checked on TikTok, found this place…read moreculture and ambiance everywhere from the different flags to variety of food. Service was excellent from start to finish.

I'm really impressed with the food, finally a good Mexican restaurant in San Dimas!…read moreWe've tried chicken tostada, enchiladas, fajitas rice and beans, all were great, Love the salsa too! Friendly service, clean environment

We stopped in for lunch a couple of weeks ago and were delighted to find they offered a lunch menu…read morewith lunch-sized plates at lunch-sized prices. I ordered chile verde which was the perfect amount and tasted delicious. Service was pleasant and quick. Today my wife suggested Origen again. We were seated promptly and given menus but the lunch menu was not proffered. I asked the server who replied that she was told the lunch menu had been discontinued on Monday. I would have given them five stars had that decision not been made. Bottom line- for the price I would recommend La Villa in Via Verde or Las Palmas on Arrow.

10/10 recommend! Had the green chilaquiles & added the carne asada, they were delicious. The agua…read morede Jamaica was perfect & not overly sweet. This place has a family friendly feel. They follow up and ask how you're doing constantly and make sure your cup isn't empty.

Came here for the first time, and i have to say i will definitely be back! From the outside, it's a…read moresmall easy to miss place, but once you walk in you're met with immense warmth and comfort. Lulu was helping us out that day and she was the sweetest ever! She definitely made our experience much more enjoyable. She introduced herself to us, answered our questions and even chatted with us. As for food, i got the pollo en mole, and it was delicious! It has such a very authentic taste. It almost makes you feel as if you're eating at a family's home. Also, before your food comes, they start you off with chips and salsa, and some beans. which are so delicious! I will definitely be back, and i most definitely recommend to anyone looking for authentic, mexican food. It won't disappoint!

Such great food !! The combination fajita plate is my favorite !…read more And with a Michelada to go with it, perfection! Excellent customer service ! Quick with the orders Love this place

I'm not an expert on Mexican food, but I did enjoy my experience at El Camichin in Covina. I was…read moredebating between this one and Casa Moreno down the street, but this one looked less brunchy. I'm glad I made the right decision. On a Sunday afternoon, there was a short wait for a party of two. They were certainly busy with all the outdoor tables full too. When we got seated, they gave us some of the best tortilla chips and salsa I've ever had. I would go back just to eat this again. The menu is very extensive, but ultimately I decided to share the Supremo molcajete $31. There was so much food that we couldn't finish all of it. It came with guacamole, rice, and beans on the side. They also brought out warm tortillas. The best part of the meal was the singer. He would choose songs from his phone and then just sing casually into the mic. He didn't even go around asking for tips, like they do in Mexico City! Street parking (free) Bathroom in the back Outdoor seating available Big groups are ok, but space is tight

Greasy spoon Mexican at its best! Family run restaurant that is a total gem. Delicious roasted…read morepepper salsas and hot chips to start off. Nothing on the menu is bad. But the velvety red enchiladas are a dream. The whole fried fish is crispy and served hot. The chile verde tart and savory with tender pieces of pork, the enchiladas suizas a perfect mix of sour and savory. Lightly battered with a touch of heat, the chile reinos are delicious. In the summer, the ceviches are outstanding as are the sopas and tostadas. Very personable and jolly hosts/owners, Lupitas wins on all fronts. (The portions are huge so be prepared to be full and siesta ready afterwards :)

We came specifically for the shrimp cocktail after hearing great things from our neighborhood…read morecommunity. This was actually our second attempt, the first time we showed up on a Saturday afternoon they were closed, despite their online hours saying otherwise. We gave them the benefit of the doubt and came back. Service was okay. The food? Disappointing. The shrimp cocktail was the whole reason we made the trip. It tasted watered down, had no seasoning, no lemon, and still had shell on the shrimp. It genuinely tasted like a pre-made Costco cocktail in red dyed water. The fajita plate (shrimp, beef, and chicken) was passable but nothing special. What really ended it for us were the hidden fees. We ordered the fajita plate $30 (+ taxes) a massive spread with a separate plate of rice and beans and they brought out THREE corn tortillas. THREE... I am Mexican. I have eaten at hundreds of restaurants in my lifetime and have never been given only three tortillas for a plate that size. We asked for more tortillas and were charged $4 with zero warning. It's not about the money it's the principle. The charge was never disclosed. When I brought it up with the owner, Lupita, she was dismissive and couldn't explain the reasoning it's not even homemade tortillas. You can literally buy 90 tortillas for $4 at a grocery store! She took off one of the charges but kept the other $2. Meanwhile, they offer unlimited chips and complimentary salsa without blinking. The inconsistency is baffling. We genuinely wanted to support this family-run restaurant we loved seeing the family come in together. But the disrespect during that conversation made it impossible to leave on good terms. Do yourself a favor and drive about a 1.5 miles down the street to El Metate. Their large shrimp cocktail is $15, is so flavorful, and the staff treats you like family. Their pozole is outstanding too. We found them on our first failed attempt to come here and we'll be going back to them exclusively from now on. We will never return to Lupita's and made it clear to not go there in our community thread with 15K people. Unless you like hidden fees and mediocre tasteless overpriced food then this is your place otherwise...don't come here.

My husband and I are heading home after a very satisfying late night dinner at our local favorite…read morerestaurant in Whittier. Whatever time we go- breakfast, lunch, or dinner- the servers are ALWAYS friendly and fabulous! Tonight happens to be Mother's Day weekend. There were lots of big groups/parties but it didn't feel like we had to wait that long for our server to get our order to our table. What made it even more memorable was the Mariachi band playing in the background. The food was again fantastic and very satisfying! We had a big bowl of fideo, a tacos papas, shrimp ceviche and the special calabacita entree. That last item was surprisingly homey and delicious!

Cute place in Whittier. Had their Paloma's to drink. Tried the mole fries. We were excited to know…read morethat we could do half red and green sauce. They brought us chips and salsa, the salsa was delicious.