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    Mercado - Pasadena

    4.1 (1.1k reviews)
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    Patio
    Gabriel R.

    Always a Five Star experience here. You have to love how they consistently offer creative specials. Of course the food is always fresh and great tasting. Today our server suggested a beef rib special (bar b cued). Wow. So amazing a tasty. I do hope that this becomes a staple! To me Mercado is such a Pasadena treasure and a fantastic place to get " upscale " Mexican dishes and smooth cocktails.

    Fish tacos
    Heather D.

    I loved Mercado! We had a group of 20 last minute for a lunch meeting, and they were not only able to accommodate, but also provided the best service! We had a fixed menu (because of our party size) that included appetizer, entree, and dessert. The guac, chips, and salsa was great, but the fish tacos I had were amazing!! A little spicy, a ton of flavor. We had flan and tres leche for dessert. Absolutely delicious and I look forward to trying more menu items on another trip.

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    Suzy B.

    We had an amazing dinner with our daughter. Melissa was our waitress and she was very nice and efficient and professional. Location is great and we love sitting outside in the patio. Food was absolutely delicious & fresh my had the filet mignon taco omg it melts in your mouth and I had swordfish tacos and my husband had shrimp tacos

    Ella G.

    I was in Pasadena for an event and was looking for something to eat close to my hotel and I stumbled upon this restaurant. We sat at the bar, the restaurant wasn't busy at the time we went in. So it was nice and quiet and we had good service. The bar is small and cute, they do have seating outside and inside. It's not a super big place. I liked how attentive the bartender was. The food was delicious, my mom cleaned her whole plate and said it was the best chile relleno she's ever had. I enjoyed my enchiladas and my margaritas. It is a more high end place with some traditional Mexican cuisine and style. I loved the flavors, I loved how they press fresh fruits to make their cocktails. The bartender did say they have happy hour Friday evening if we wanted to come back. I would've loved to, maybe next time we come into town we'll stop in. Thank you for having great food, and service.

    Menu
    Priscila F.

    This place has good food and great drinks. We've been here before as we waited for our sugar fish table and their bar service was great. This time we decided to eat a full meal here, and we were pleasantly surprised with their options. They offered a pre fix menu with chips and guac, tacos and dessert, so one of us ordered the filet mignon and the other ordered from their main menu a Chile relleno. The guac appetizer was very small and you can't customize it, the taco meat was tasty and well seasoned. The chile relleno sat in a bed of green salsa with corn an other vegetables which was different and it gave this dish a different taste. Will definitely come back and try other options from their main menu.

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    Paulina M.

    Everytime I come we at least get the pulpo dish & mushroom choruses! Definitely my favorite menu items. On this occcasion we got the plater and added the pulpo and this can definitely feed at least 4 -5people. The menu states it's for 2-3 but honestly it can feed much more. Totally worth it!

    Chicken Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueño
    Denise L.

    Nice date night spot! We came here to use our credit card dining credit and were pleasantly surprised by the ambiance. The restaurant offers a cozy mix of indoor booth seating and an outdoor patio, complete with overhead heat lamps that kept it cozy on the rainy evening that we went. We ordered the following: - Guacamole & Chips - 5/5 - Dos Gringas Tacos (al pastor, oaxaca cheese, red onions, cilantro, salsa) - 4.5/5 - Pescado Tacos (white fish, mexican slaw, pico, lime crema) - 4/5 - Calabacitas (zucchini, onions, tomatoes, grilled sweet corn) - 3.5/5 - Enchiladas de Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueño - 3/5 The guacamole was really well done - it was fresh and thoughtfully prepared with cilantro, red onion, tomatoes, and pine nuts. We enjoyed the tacos as well. The zucchini was decent but wasn't anything special. I wasn't really a fan of the mole enchiladas. The shredded chicken was a bit dry and the mole lacked the deep, complex, nutty richness that I am used to. Though if I didn't just go to Oaxaca last year, I probably wouldn't know the difference. Overall, charming spot. As it's a bit pricey, I would probably only come back for their happy hour next time which runs Mon-Thur 4-6:30pm and Fri-Sun 4-6pm.

    Elote
    Tiffany H.

    I ordered the enchiladas and elote. The enchiladas and corn were ok, not anything mind blowing. The flavors were a bit light and could've used a bit more seasoning. The corn was a bit overcooked as the kernels were a bit difficult to chew and weren't juicy. They are a bit overpriced and if you're looking to splurge on mediocre food, I would say this is the place to. Service on the other hand, was excellent. The servers were kind and attentive. The restaurant had a lounge/night bar vibe to it. There is indoor and outdoor seating. You can find paid street parking, park in a paid lot for $5, or if you drive a little further up you can find free street parking. I don't think I would come back here for overpriced Mexican food.

    Chille Reyeno plate, delicious.
    Oscar A.

    First time eating here and wow! The food was great! I order Dos Gringas, the tacos had great taste. The food presentation was great and the ambient was also good, very clean. The service was great too, no complain. Edit: What the heck! 3 percent surcharge? I don't support locations like this.

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    Kyle W.

    Delicious Mexican restaurant in Pasadena! We went here aiming for a quick light lunch, eyeing the lunch prie fixe menu 3 courses at a good price of $24. You may wonder why such a low rating? Unwritten enforcement of minimum spend. We got the lunch prie fixe with the chips with salsa and guacamole, carnitas sandwich, and churros ice cream and a side of calabacitas (zucchini, grilled vegetables). The chips is double baked / fried and incredibly crispy, with good guacamole and decent salsa. The carnitas sandwich is okay - the carnitas is on the sweeter side and a little dry but the overall ingredients combined made the sandwich satisfying. The churros ice cream is mostly the flavor and is quite true to the real deal. The grilled vegetables were good. It was too much food for what we aim when we have dinner in 3 hours for the sake of trying as many places as we can and support as many local businesses while at it. I took 3 stars off because we placed the prie fixe order telling the server we will share the 3 course which he went ahead to put the order to the kitchen. 10 minutes later maybe the manager came to the table and said we can't do that and we were forced to order an additional item to serve us. He made wild claims saying California burrito or a bowl is pretty small - no, one of these is like a meal for most people. I have a feeling he'd rather sacrifice a good tip to extract and pinch out as much money from customers by enforcing a minimum order requirement? Additional time and unnecessary money and food wasted for something that was not written. I understand if the prie fixe or menu mention this rule, but it felt out of the blue.

    Horrible Service . Went for lunch had the prefix lunch special. The to go ice cream It literally looks like a sample
    Sonia R.

    Horrible service and literally the to go container for the ice cream. Looks like a sample not what I should have gotten since I paid for it

    Cutest drink
    Lucy H.

    Great bar to hang out while waiting for a table at Uovo. Bartender was friendly. Chips & Salsa guac yum! Drinks were good. Great atmosphere. Chill vibes.

    Carnitas tacos, green ceviche, pomegranate margarita
    Patricia C.

    The service and servers were top tier. Our server was friendly and checked up on us frequently. The food was brought out timely. No complaints on the service. The ambiance was cozy and modern. We really appreciated the art work. It made of ammunition shells. Definitely, go take a look on your way to the bathroom. The bathroom wallpaper is gorgeous. Then, we get to the food/drinks. This is where I would say the 3 stars comes from. We went for happy hour and ordered the carnitas tacos, green ceviche, and the gueritas, we had the pomegranate margaritas. The carnitas tacos had a thicker tortilla and were a bit salty. I asked for something spicy, and received the Brava salsa. It is not spicy. I would say it's a sweeter Chipotle flavor. Then, they brought a hanero salsa, but it has a very noticeable dairy flavor that was not to my liking. The green ceviche is not ceviche. It is agauchiles. The gueritas were really good, so if I were to return I would have those again. Drinks were decent. Flan was very sweet and it's paired with a sauce that reminds me of rompope.

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    Is there a happy hour menu?

    Yes! They have happy hour with a variety of things. The shrimp jicama tacos are legit and they have some drinks ( margs, beer) as well ....

    Is there brunch on the weekends with bottomless mimosas?

    We do have brunch on the weekends but we do not offer bottomless mimosas.

    Do we need to make reservation for tmr @6pm?

    I would. They get very busy.

    What time is Happy Hour on Sunday?

    Hi, check their website, things are changing now that things are going back to "normal". I promise you, whenever you go, you'll be satisfied with overall experience. Good luck !

    Do you allow pets in your outdoor dining area?

    Yes we do they just have to stay on the ground. Thanks.

    Are Vaccines required to dine?

    Not when we were there a week ago. I'm sure not, but if you're curious, give them a call. This is a very good place, food top quality and friendly service. Good luck !

    Is vaccination required for children while patio dining?

    It wasn't recently but I would call, seems as if changes daily. You'll totally enjoy, trust me !

    What time is Happy Hour until on the weekdays?

    Hi, their Happy Hours are listed by days on website. Choose your location, mine is Pasadena, and they are posted. Have 1 for me a!

    Do you have gluten free options? (GF corn tortillas?)

    Our corn tortillas are gluten free and we have a few gluten free options like guacamole and carnitas for example.

    Do you need reservations?

    Reservations are not mandatory but highly recommended especially on the weekends. You can call us at the store or use Resy to reserve. Thank you.

    Do you take reservations and is happy hour also on weekends?

    We take reservations through Resy or you can call the restaurant directly. Happy hour is available on the weekends from 4-6pm. Hope to see you soon.

    What is your corkage fee?

    $20 per bottle with a 2 bottle max.

    Is there still happy hour starting at 4?

    Yes, there is, we look forward to seeing you!

    Is the outside patio covered? We have reservations tomorrow and there's rain in the forecast.

    Our front patio is heated and covered. Our side patio has tables under their awnings and we do have heaters. We still recommend that you dress for the cold weather. Thank you.

    Is there bottomless drinks available?

    No. But we have a great happy hour 7 days a week starting at 4pm!

    Can you please put your ground beef/potato CRISPY tacos back on the delivery menu?

    They are back on the take out menu.

    Will you be opening for in room dining soon?

    Is there Happy Hour on Saturday's?

    Yes from 4-6pm.

    Do they validate parking?

    We validate for 1.5 hours at lunch Monday through Friday

    What time does happy hour start?

    4 weekdays

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    $$$

    Genuinely impressed with this entire hotel, but the tap room really stood out. It feels like a…read morehidden speakeasy with live music, and before the sun fully sets you get some beautiful views through the large hotel windows. We were here for a work event and had a few cocktails, and it was such an enjoyable experience. If you're staying on the property, this is absolutely worth stopping by for a couple of drinks. Great views, friendly people, and an easy walk from your room.

    It was a cool surprise we got our drinks paid for by another customer standing in line in front of…read moreus at the bar, so kind of him! Because this is a hotel bar since it's situated in The Langham 5-star luxury hotel, the drinks are expensive like $25 starting. One of my friends got a lemon-based mocktail (pretty good) and I got Cosmopolitan-type cocktail with Prosecco (pretty solid and not overly sweet, just not one of the best cocktails I tried). Another friend ordered Negroni, which is a potent cocktail with a bitter sharp, dry aftertaste. I could hardly taste any hint of sweetness in the drink. My friend thought it was too bitter, too. Honestly, for me it tastes just as bitter as a Manhattan, probably because both cocktails incorporate sweet vermouth. 3 stars for the poor customer service and wait time for standing in line to order drinks. There were 2 or 3 bartenders and they were rushing but also seemed like they weren't efficiently helping customers with drinks in a timely manner. The lounge area was meh (super limited seat spots) and the vibes were bland despite coming here on New Year's Eve. Definitely an older demographic that frequents this bar, not that it's a bad thing, just not our vibe since it would've been more fun if there other people closer to our age, so we decided to bar hop elsewhere after.

    Cannonball - Buttermilk biscuits

    Cannonball

    (180 reviews)

    Cannonball, delicious food, delivered cannonball speed!…read more My wife and I went to Cannonball on a Saturday night ready for a relaxed dinner. The food is fantastic. Seriously. Creative flavors, well executed dishes, everything we had was excellent. But the pacing? Absolute chaos. We ordered Negronis (an apéritif, meaning the drink is supposed to come before the meal). Two food dishes landed on the table before the cocktails even showed up. Then the rest of the plates began arriving at what can only be described as cannonball speed. We were still eating one dish while another server materialized with the next like a food ninja. Our tiny table looked like a game of culinary Tetris. In and out in 45 minutes on a Saturday night. Great if you're power-lunching with clients. Less great if you're trying to linger over dinner. Bottom line: fantastic food. Just know the kitchen fires dishes like they're loading artillery. Eat fast or get buried.

    Delicious food, attentive service, and lovely ambiance…read more We made a reservation for a Fri night dinner and were seated promptly. Service was excellent with each staff member efficiently playing their roles. Biscuits are a must- the same ones from ERB iykyk Spring lettuce salad was a nice light & crisp starter, would like to try the celery salad next time Calamari-paired nicely with the tangy cocktail sauce Grilled Shrimp-delicious with the aioli, larger than expected and good for sharing Burger & Fries-so simple yet so good Sea Bream-I think this may be seasonal, very moist and prepared well I was so full but will be saving room to try some dessert next time!

    Mercado - Pasadena - mexican - Updated May 2026

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