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I stopped by Lucky Boy in Pasadena and ordered the steak salad, which came with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and ranch dressing for about $21. I ordered outside, and my food was ready in about five minutes! As soon as I got home, I dug right in and finished the entire salad! The steak was cooked perfectly, and everything tasted fresh. My only recommendation would be to cut the steak into smaller pieces to make it a little easier to eat. Other than that, it was really good! They also have parking and indoor seating, which is convenient. Overall, a great experience, and I might just be back tomorrow to try their BLT!
Established in 1961, Lucky Boy has received numerous accolades for Best Breakfast Burrito in Pasadena. It's huge and can easily be two meals. They have an extensive menu featuring breakfast dishes, Mexican specialties, burgers, sandwiches, salads, tasty sides, and even Vegan & Vegetarian items. The food is hearty & the prices are reasonable. I mainly come here for the onion rings & fried zucchini. It's been years since my last visit, so I stopped in for onion rings. You order at the counter outside and pick up inside. (There is indoor & outdoor seating.) The onion rings are prepared fresh daily, made from their own recipe, and come with house made ranch that is bomb! The serving size was generous (even for a small $8.05) and they were hot, crispy, & not greasy. Dipping them in the ranch was the extra special added touch. *Private parking lot or street parking.
I know Lucky Boy has a loyal following, but it just didn't live up to the hype for me. It wasn't bad--it was just okay. The burger reminded me more of Burger King than a legendary local burger stand, and the zucchini fries were surprisingly bland. Even the ranch dressing was disappointing, especially compared to Original Tops, which I think does it much better. The portions are huge, but I'd rather have quality over quantity. The one thing that really stood out was the pastrami. That was excellent and easily the highlight of the meal. Overall, I can see why people like it, but I'd choose Original Tops every time.
I have no passed by this place when visiting my dad over the years and never tried it. We tried it today with my sister getting a breakfast burrito and I got the egg breakfast sandwich. Bacon was crispy and abundant and it was as a hearty sandwich with me only finishing half. The staff got the line moving and sat outside. Simple place but everything appeared very consistent.
Heard a lot of great things about this place from my co workers and decided to give it a try. My expectations were met and I was pleasantly surprised. It looks like it is a hole in the hall kind of place, but it is massively popular with a lot of foot traffic. It must have been spread by word of mouth and for good reason. Service: they are very very quick with making the food. You order outside and pick up inside. Ambiance: there is plenty of space for parking as well as the restaurant itself. Lots of seating inside and some outside as well. They have a bar for you to get sides, utensils, and Togo stuff. Food: they are famous for their breakfast burritos, I ended up getting a burrito two ways with bacon and sausage. It was HUGE! It was bigger than my forearm and the food was so so good. The sausage was whole and juicy, the bacon was crispy and not burnt, the eggs were moist and flavorful, and the tortilla was warmed on the grill. The portions are MASSIVE the burrito can definitely be shared between two people. It ended up being $14 but with it shared between two people that comes out to be $7 per person so very affordable. Overall, this place is very good if you're in the mood for a breakfast burrito. The quality is fantastic and the price is amazing.
This is our first time at Lucky Boy and we our trying their delicious items on thier menu especially their famous pastrami. Friends were telling me go to Lucky Boy in Pasadena and try their burgers and especially their two popular items their breakfast burrito and their famous pastrami. Then I heard pastrami I told my wife let's go Lucky Boy and try their delicious mouth-watering pastrami. We arrive there and step in the restaurant and look at their menu displaying on the screen,we look and found what we looking for the pastrami we order it and side salad and two drinks. The interior of the restaurant is really nice with awards and pictures of Pasadena and pictures of Lucky Boy through the years. Couple minutes later they our number my pickup our meal,I notice the pastrami was pretty big but the aroma was overwhelming smell of pastrami. Unwrapped the pastrami smell fantastic it was cut in half then I give the other half to wife. I took a bite of my half pastrami I say to my wife OMG so much flavors in the pastrami and very juicy. The juices of the pastrami is so good,the meat was lean and have some fat but fat is good it bring flavor to pastrami that make so good. My wife love the pastrami and enjoy it. The side salad was very good. Overall we enjoy the pastrami at Lucky Boy we will come back for more pastrami sandwich or try different items from their menu.
Anytime hubby and I come to California we always have to go to a hamburger stand. We were in Pasadena so we decided to stop at Lucky Boy. The place was nice and clean. They have a lot of options to choose from. The guy who took our order was nice and funny. Hubby ordered a pastrami Sandwich with cheese, mustard and pickles . I ordered a cheese burger and we split some fries. Hubby pastrami looked so good. I had to take a bite of it and it was so good. The bread was nice and soft and the meat was so tender. My cheese burger was good but needed more spread on the burger. The fries didn't have any salt on them which I found strange. They had the peppers. There is nothing more better than biting that pepper and biting into your food. I wish yelp had half stars because I would give them 4.5 stars because no salt on the friesand burger dry and presentationof my burger. I would come back here.
I've heard these breakfast burritos are the go to if you want a breakfast burrito and that statement couldn't be more right. This is a burger joint with a diverse menu, including one of the biggest breakfast burritos in town. I got my burrito with bacon. The burrito comes with hashbrown style potatoes, eggs and cheese - you get a choice of ham, bacon or sausage for your meat (or have it without meat). The bacon was crispy and remained crispy when I reheated my other half. Not only is the bacon crispy, the burrito has a generous amount of it! Oh and the other plus - the tortilla does not come wet and soggy and remains in perfect condition if you have leftovers. The burrito comes with only one salsa and to be honest, you really do need two for such a big burrito. I'm a green salsa girl but I asked what I should go with and I was recommended the red one (the green one is supposedly spicier). The red salsa did not disappoint other than I needed one more for my whole burrito (there's no kick to this salsa but it's tasty). The burrito itself isn't bursting with flavor on its own and it requires the salsa to compliment the other ingredients. But, who eats a breakfast burrito without salsa? There is ample parking in their parking lot and there's seating both inside and outside. I will definitely be returning to satisfy my breakfast burrito craving very soon and if this is what you're looking for - stop reading reviews and go get you one at Lucky Boy (it's served all day).
The streak fries were hot and fresh and burritos were pretty big, but lots of tortilla. Nothing spectacular that I would come back to. They also charge for extra salsa.
Lucky Boy A patient of mine was recommending this place as a good breakfast spot for breakfast burritos. I am a big breakfast burrito advocate. I do like them a certain way, though. I gave this place a try early in the morning. Plenty of parking before 8am on a weekday. It had very retro diner vibes and the service was very quick. The burrito was massive, and it was pretty good. I only wished I could choose more than one meat, I ended up with bacon, which was extremely crispy. The potatoes were a bit overwhelming for me. You'll definitely be full after this meal!
Super yummy! This is a great burger spot. My burger was pretty yummy and I loved the chili cheese fries. My husband got a pastrami sandwich and it was huge. The sandwich was loaded with a ton of pastrami! So we took the extra pastrami that was falling out of the sandwich and put it on top of the chili cheese fries and that was super good. I loved the pastrami way more than the pastrami from The Hat. It has a different and better flavor than other pastrami I have had. It is a bit pricey but I do think these are typical prices now since inflation and everything is just more expensive these days. We paid about $36 and got a large drink, a large chili cheese fries, a pastrami sandwich, and a cheese burger. Super yummy and I'll definitely be coming back. This will be one of my go to burger spots
I visited this location on a Sunday. The venue has a small private lot so parking is doable. There is also street parking if the lot is full. Ordering is done outside via a window. The menu is vast as it has breakfast & lunch options. I opted for the famous breakfast burrito with bacon & a lemonade. I was not prepared for that burrito. Size is comparable with chipotle. The burrito comes with a side of salsa which was nice. Indoor seating is also available with traditional diner booths. Self serve ketchup, pepper, napkins, & peppers are available as well. The burrito was a 9/10 for me as I felt it needed a bit more seasoning. Overall, a very yummy burrito. The staff were open to questions & very kind. It can be a bit loud as the venue can get packed however the venue has a nice selection of music ranging in genres which was a plus. I def want to come back for the zucchini fries & to try one of the burgers.
2 years ago
Big ass breakfast burrito. Enough said. These burritos are packed to the brim with egg, hash browns, and BACON. It is served with spicy salsa. I wouldn't say this is the perfect way to start your day, since it put me back to sleep by the time I finished it. There is indoor and outdoor seating and it has a really festive environment, with so many people enjoying food. Service was efficient and the staff were really patient when I asked them questions about the menu. read more
Looking for good pastrami, Lucky Boy, this might be your spot. Stays open late, so if you're ever in the Pasadena area for a movie, a concert or a football game, as you're heading back to the 110 freeway you can always stop over and grab a meal. Other than pastramis they have sandwiches, salads, burritos, and anything else you can think of. Food is usually fresh and tasty. The dishes are large enough to share and sometimes extra to take home. Love the place read more
4 years ago
I was looking to get a breakfast burrito and I was in the Pasadena area. I searched on Yelp and found Lucky Boy. I ordered the Famous Breakfast burrito with bacon. I called in my order so when I went to pick it up it was ready. They take Apple Pay so that is a plus. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I waited to get home to eat the burrito. 24 mins later the burrito is still hot. The burrito was really good!!! I will definitely come back again. I would want to try some of their other items on the menu. The workers were nice and were working fast to make sure all the orders got out quickly. Everything was clean inside and out. read more
5 years ago
HUGE burrito! Can comfortably split half a burrito with my boyfriend and we both were full from it. The burrito was filled to the brim with the eggs, hash browns, bacon, and cheese, while every bite was perfect since al of the ingredients were well-incorporated. It is sooo good while it's still hot. The sauce that comes with it is a little bland, they could have added more spice to it, and the liquid/solids of the sauce separated. Not inedible, but also not a perfect pairing with the burrito. The hash browns were fluffy while the bacon provided a nice crisp, so the overall insides if the burrito had a variety of textures. The scrambled eggs were a bit bland to balance out with the oils and salt from the bacon, but honestly having less salt is less of a problem than too much salt- since I got this as takeout and ate it at home, I just added salt and it was fine. Rather than if it was too salty, there would be nothing I could do. read more
3 years ago
I was so excited to try their breakfast burrito that I drove all the way from LA and to Come home and have a long strain of hair that I Had IN MY MOUTH when i bit into it that I pulled out! Mind you I have locs so it was definitely not my hair! Im so disgusted read more
1 year ago
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2 years ago
Breakfast burrito, no meat with avocado, cut in half. This is the way. New youngster working the cash register today. Very efficient and polite just like the regular guy. And of course the burrito makers as always worked like a clean, integrated machine. And reasonably priced for what you get. Thank you Lucky Boy. read more
5 years ago
Was shocked at the zero amount of salt or any type of seasoning on the fries. The fry itself was great tho which made it more sad. The Bacon Burger might've been worse. The bread was hard, like someone had stepped on it then put a burger in the middle. I normally like my bacon crunchy but this tasted like bacon flavored crisp. Not gonna be back anytime soon and for a burger with fries it came out to $13. i'm good, luv. read more
1 year ago
Good spot for hearty and very filling breakfast burritos! I wanted to try the chorizo since it was highly recommended, unfortunately, it was sold out when we got there around 10:30 am. So, I had the all-meat breakfast burrito and I'm glad I split it because I was so full after. If you are normally a lighter eater, sharing is the move. If you are a larger eater or are really hungry this burrito will satisfy that hunger. The service was quick, friendly, and as expected for a walk-up counter. I read more
The five stars are for the value. Didn't really know they still have places like this. The food is solid, but to get this much for for under 15 dollars is very rare. The burgers and fries are great! They also have this chicken Caesar salad for 11 dollars that is stacked. Definitely a meal you can buy if you want to stay and feel fit. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Omg! So my teenage daughter and I decided to check out this "heard about" spot in Pasadena called Lucky Boy, I ordered the asada fries with everything and they totally hooked it up and they give you those real fat fries, not those cheap shoestring fries that some other burger places do to save $$. The service itself was phenomenal from the guy taking our order he was so nice and explained what certain sizes and things about other items on the menu were and was super friendly about it . It's not expensive and we had a 5 star plus experience. It's so worth it. I'm definitely coming back here again. I'd recommend also bringing your appetite too. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I'm in search of the best taquitos with guacamole. I saw that Lucky Boy has taquitos, so decided to try it out. I should have known that the best taquitos are in Boyle Heights, but went outside the sphere of influence and tried Pasadena, a big mistake. The taquitos were the smallest I've ever ordered from a restaurant and were the type you get from the freezer section at a grocery store. The guacamole was also not fresh tasting, and too spicy for my taste. On this trip, I also tried their Gyros, which were way better and loaded with toppings, hiding the gyro sauce. I'd say I scored on the gyro and failed on my taquito search... read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
High on deliciousness here and yet may be a tad bit low on the healthy end! Regardless, every so often, this is a real treat! Known for their iconic breakfast burritos (I always request hash browns to be cooked well done or they will be too gooey), all menu items seem to be a hit, except salads have been historically lacking in freshness and abundance. Soooo decadent, scrumptious, & delightfully filling, even if only having a 1/2 burrito! read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
Don't judge me, ok? Sure, I drove 30 minutes out of the way super early on a Saturday morning simply because their breakfast burritos came highly recommended. And you know what? It was worth it, and I would do it again. Special note, please know what you are going to order before stepping up to the window. That's why they have a giant menu posted, so you can look and choose while you are waiting. They are a busy place. Also, I think I am in love with the older gentleman employee who helped me. read more
4 years ago
Well, I was at a loss for dinner options last night and again my niece's and nephew's saved the day... they decided that they would enjoy something from the immense menu at LUCKY BOYS..... I too, acquiesced and opted for a epic PATTY MELT with their outstandingly perfected French Fries. Truthfully, it was a toss up between their epic onion rings or their deliciously perfect fries. Lol you should have seen my niece's and nephew's carrying in the packages of EATS! one might believe that we have become PREPPER'S ... lol Well, I was able to enjoy about half of my gluttonously sized PATTY MELT with FRIES lol read more
2 years ago
Great local spot for fast food - burgers, burritos, fries that hits the spot. The taste in general is average, slightly bland - the portions are huge. There's and inside and outdoor patio. You could literally sit for hours like a diner style and all is good. Staff is efficient and decent. Lots of parking in the back. read more
3 years ago
Try not to drool while reading this post! I'm an avid fan of breakfast burritos. I heard people talking of how lucky boy's serves the best breakfast burritos and decided to give it a try! And you can't go to lucky boys and NOT get an order of chili cheese fries. My conclusion is that it truly is worth the hype. This burrito was the size of a newborn baby. After ordering, we waited a couple minutes for them to make it fresh and it was piping hot by the time our order was ready. There was plenty of parking by the time we came, around 11:30 am, and the sitting booths were empty. The place was also really nice and clean to sit down and enjoy our meal fully if we wanted. They packed and prepared the food beautifully to enjoy later. I mean, it really is oily but, that just comes with the food. read more
4 years ago
This is where you go if you want to get stuffed for kinda cheap. Massive size for the Bacon Breakfast burrito but that's about it (Just under $11). Salsa was sad and under seasoned. Plain Fries were almost $5 btw. Wow read more
2 years ago
This breakfast burrito is so filling! The salsa on the side also makes the burrito taste so much better. I couldn't wait to eat it at home because it looked delicious. To my surprise I did not regret that decision. If you're hungry, you could never go wrong with a burrito. read more
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640 S Arroyo Pkwy
Pasadena, CA 91105
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Do they have beer battered onion rings?
Lucky boy has their own recipe for their onion rings which are famous since 1961. They do not use beer.
Did the bacon change? The last couple of times getting the breakfast burrito the bacon had a sweet taste to it
I ordered the sausage burrito but don't think they change out the bacon.
How's the rueben sandwich? I was just at the arroyo Pkwy location and I was informed they don't have it?
It's actually a Classic Rueben. And it's very good.
Will you be open the morning January 2nd 2023?
I've eaten there on New Year's Day after the Rose Parade in past years, so I'm almost certain they will be open.
Wait, so can we order breakfast burrito's all day or only until 10:30am??Thanks in advance🙏🏼☀️
Breakfast Burritos should be available all day, only Chorizo stops being served by 11am.
Help me decide, fellow Yelpers - for my first time, should I go for a breakfast burrito with pastrami or pastrami chili cheese fries? Are the burritos still served all day…
Get the breakfast burrito HALF BACON/ HALF SAUSAGE and pastrami fries on side!! The burritos are served allday, the signs just old like the owner lol!! Get an orange bang or horchata while you're at it!!!
Does anyone OG from Pasadena know if this is the same Lucky Boy from the late eighties/early nineties that made bomb ground beef tacos? I'm headed down south next week and I need to know if I should detour!
yes it is original lucky boys
Are breakfast burritos all day? my life depends on this answer just FYI
Yes, all day! And it's not cash only. They accept card. I paid with card today. Chip and all.
Can you get the breakfast burrito without meat or are they pre-made?
Made to order. If u want no meat ask for no meat.
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