08/118/2026 This…read moretaco stand is a fantastic family run business and they truly keep it authentic. Stopped by El Jaracho this evening for a taco and.....Yumm! I went for a Chorizada....a taco stuffed with chunks of tasty Chorizo, Cheese and Lettuce, grilled on the flattop and topped with your choice of Salsa (I go for the red). I found a new delicacy for myself. Decadent and delicious! I really hope this family continues finding success. They truly deserve it!

Stopped by for some evening tacos after a work event and they were solid! I like getting the less…read morepopular meat options like tripa, cabeza, and buche - all tasted great, with everything on it. Bite size tacos, but packed with flavor. Would come back!

Damn good food for late night post bar appetites. I ordered…read morethe three birria tacos with rice and beans for delivery after cloding out at a local bar. As soon as I checked out and ordered ny Uber I ordered the 3 taco combo plate. It arrived within 10-15 minutes: lots of meat, good portions of beans and rice and the red & green salsa were the bomb! Especially the red sauce....muy fuerte...had the back of my eyeballs itchin'. Perfect way to end a night of drinking! This place is a bew favorite of mine.

We ordered the 3 Quesabirria tacos, they were absolutely delicious, especially with the extra…read moreConsome! My mouth is watering just thinking about them. I thought the red salsa was incredible as well, really spicy but with good flavor. I wish I would have taken some more home with me. My girlfriend thought it was too spicy though, so be careful. To drink we ordered Abuela's Pink Drink, it was basically strawberry-orchata, which was delicious as well. For dessert we ordered the Aroz con Leche, the amount of sweetness in it was perfect, not exaggeratedly sweet and a perfect amount of cinnamon. I can't wait to return and try other items on their menu, I really want to try the Birria-Ramen, the tamales, tortas and burritos.

After wandering for a bit we found this hidden gem on the second floor(walk up and keep on walking…read moretowards the right) and boy was I surprised! The food was delicious and the prices can't be beat. My personal favorite were the aguachiles, they were perfection! We also ordered two shrimp tacos and surf and turf burritos and neither disappointed. There seemed to be only one person working so kudos to the chef as the food came out fairly quick but you could taste the freshness. When we went it was empty but a few people had pick up orders. The restaurant looked clean and well maintained. I can't wait to come back as those aguachiles are still on my mind.

Very small seafood style taco spot located on the second floor of a strip mall in Pasadena. The…read moreplace seems to be family owned and operated. When I came in it was near closing time and there was no one sitting inside. I think they were closing up, but I had enough time to order something to go. I ended up ordering two fish tacos. It was neatly packaged and plenty of toppings, along with some salsa on the side. When I finally got around to eating the tacos, it was very tasty and there was a nice crisp to the Ensenada style tacos. I definitely cheer for places like this, and I tend to score a little higher only because I feel like there needs to be more places like this around. Not only that, but they have a pretty extensive menu, but I really just came here specifically for the fish tacos on this visit.

The Birria taco, chefs kiss! The service is equally as good. I live in Orange County but I will…read morehappily make the drive to Pasadena.

Was in Pasadena and looking for an early lunch and stumbled upon Madrid Maiz. Small inside seating…read morewith a decent sized patio for seating. Ordered a chicken burrito, arrachera specialty taco, and a mango aqua freaca. Staff was nice, it was clean and it was quiet in arrival but guests started coming quickly for the lunch rush. Burrito was huge! Toasted nicely with a good amount of chicken and a lot of rice but it was delicious. Would definitely get it again but I'd try a different protein. Arrachera taco was definitely a special treat! The blue corn tortilla held perfectly and the meat had just the right texture. I wouldn't get this all the time as it's pricey, but worth it if you're looking to treat yourself. Mango Fresca was right up my alley. It's not too sweet with a little pulp, I'd definitely get this again. Would definitely recommend, I'll be coming back.

Service was amazing and fast, server was attentive. Sebastian attended perfectly and at a rapid…read morepace even during busy hours.

I've been here multiple times, starting from a couple years ago up until today…read more My favorite go-to item is the guacamole perron with cabeza. It's a good amount of food and it's usually enough to feed 2 people. The chips that come with it are freshly made and steaming hot and crispy. In the past I've also ordered their birria tacos and the burrito. They were fine but nothing special. It looks like they recently redid the menu and rebranded to be a bit more upscale, but as far as I can tell the menu is largely the same and food quality is as great as ever. Service is fine. It's too loud with the music indoors so I usually sit outside, but it can get cold outside in the winter. My rating is just for the food.

My wife and I went out for our anniversary tonight since we got someone to watch the kids. We…read morechose this place in Pasadena where my wife has gone before and thought I would really like it. Food review will be in the pictures. We shared two large plates and one appetizer. Overall, really good. The service was great. Omar, our server, was really informative about the food and the portions. Glen(assuming owner/manager), came over to talk to us and wished us a happy anniversary. We gave him our history about how my wife and I met at work and how we used to work down street many years ago. So it was nice to come back to the area. The interior decor and mood was perfect. Not to crowded on a Tuesday but still enough people.

Very disappointing experience at this location. Three moms met for lunch with a newborn, my…read more5-month-old, and a 4-year-old. I had been raving to my friends about the food and amazing service at the Manhattan Beach location, so I was excited for them to try it. We were initially told our best option was outside, despite it being nearly 100 degrees. When I asked to sit inside, the manager focused more on the obstacles than finding a solution. We were eventually offered two separate tables, which we accepted just so we could stay. Our server was slow and not particularly friendly, and the service overall was mediocre. The food was delicious, but unfortunately the experience and hospitality were nowhere near what I've experienced in Manhattan Beach. Very disappointing, especially after recommending it so highly.

Solid taco spot. Nothing fancy and probably not the best taco you'll find in Los Angeles, but…read moredefinitely above average and a nice change of pace. The food was tasty, the experience was easy, and sometimes that's exactly what you're looking for. Not necessarily a destination restaurant, but a good option when you're in the area and craving some tacos.

When we first walked in we had to wait until she finished filling up giant buckets of ice. When…read moreshe finally came to take our order, she seemed annoyed and frustrated. We were eating there when another customer came in and was waiting for over 7 minutes with the employee not acknowledging her at all. She eventually just left. Another couple walked in, also waited 5 minutes until she came to assist from the back. While the customer was saying her order, the employee got a personal call while dealing with the food, answered and was preparing the food while on her phone call. I have a video snipped of this interaction. As we were finishing about to leave, another customer came in and was waiting for over 5 min. The entire restaurant can see and hear her on the phone. Something about another employee not coming in and it was just her and that she had done everything. When the customer tried to get her attention she motioned hold on with her hand. I completely understand it sucks when a co worker calls out. But that was a bit much. No wonder this place is always dead. No one would want to come back after this experience.

Lived up to the hype!!…read more + Chicken Mole Poblano Taco ($4.50): unique flavors for me, nutty and chocolatey, sweet. Comes with simple toppings, speaks for itself. Love their handmade corn tortilla ($4.50) + Pescado Taco ($4.95): filled with toppings, love how the cabbage, cream, pico, and white fish all come togather (8/10) + Melon Agua Fresca: a must! Wow spot on cantaloupe taste (9/10)

After having tried several different Guisados, I must say this location did not slap. The tacos…read moreseem to mainly be flavored with more spices than the other locations. This one had too much heat for me . The heat was pretty off-putting. Not sure if I would come again.