Literally the best burrito I've ever had!! My friends and I frequent this place!! I recommend the Carnitas burrito! Staff is always kind and fast. If you love a lowkey and calm environment for a good bite, definitely go here! read more

Got a veggie bowl, fish tacos, and veggie nachos from this joint. Maybe it's just me but I definitely did not expect the veggies to include green beans, carrots, and zucchini. Odd and not very good on the nachos nor in the bowl. Perhaps some people dig this, but had I known we wouldn't have ordered from here. It felt like eating strained soup. read more

Still yummy, solid 4.5 stars Not sure why they're rated so low but I still love this place ... Shredded beef crunchy tacos, 4.5 stars - beef is flavorful, shell is super crunchy. Can't go wrong Shredded chicken tacos, 4 stars - shredded stewed chicken. Not as flavorful as the beef but still good Asada nacho grande, 4.5 stars - still my favorite here. Homemade thick crunchy chips. Asada is tender, crema ties the whole thing together. The only reason why it's not a 5 star is because I preferred it when they use to only put the white cheese in here back when it was Diego tacos. It's now a combo of white n nacho cheese. Still delicious but just my preference. Service, 5 stars - staff was very friendly. Location - on Mills Place/alley. Same alley as Cafe 86 n Burke Williams read more

Taco Libre - Shredded chicken + beef crunchy tacos - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I usually have my lunch break here and even though it might not be the best I still come and give them business. Tonight I came by to order my go to that I always order when I come here (Al Pastor Quesadilla w Chips & Quac) She proceeds to tell me my total and it comes out to $19.68.. and I explain to her how is that right? I always order the same meal for the past few months for $13... Apparently they rose their prices up. For the food quality they serve, I don't think it's worth the money. Sadly, won't be coming here again. read more

Taco Libre - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Sorry folks. The beef is gristle enhanced and ruins the eating experience. I expected a decent beef burrito, however the gristle won. They don't offer a refund, or an apology, or another food item as a sorry. I don't recommend this place, and this is not the first time this happened, thus, they are consistent on the gristle. Be very careful. They just don't care about people. Final answer! read more

Oof, I wish I read the reviews before ordering lol tacos are indeed dry and I don't think the shrimp is all that fresh, I order the gobernador tacos (shrimp and cheese) and it had a pungent smell to them. I did opt out of the chipotle Mayo but the way they cook the cheese (aka burned it) made the tacos super dry. No amount of salsa can mask overcooked shrimp either. I thought about dining in but it was kinda dirty inside (tables definitely needed wiping down) so I took my food to-go. read more

The workers don't wear masks nor gloves. I was on my phone and heard a nasty sneeze and knew I should of requested a refund. I got the worst flu and had not be sick in over twenty years. Horrible experience read more

The birria tacos was very nice and flavorful. The other meat choices are ok. Worth stopping by for a quick meal.

First off, ignore all 1-3 star reviews. Most of them are super petty and aren't helpful. I got the veggie burrito and it was great. It was probably 60% veggies, which was a refreshing change from places that fill the burrito with only rice. It was a touch pricey but par for the course in Pasadena. My freinds got the carne asada and libre burritos, and also thought they were great. read more

Today I decided to stop by and order three tacos and a soft drink. Well, the cook decides to leave from behind the counter go outside pick up some trash, put the trash back down on the table, then decides to come back in without washing his hands and touches my tortilla shells and then decides to put on gloves after I was watching him so I decided to get a refund. sanitation skills are a big one for me. I will never ever return back to this place. come to find out he is one of the owners. if you are one of the owners and you don't wash your hands, what do you expect from your staff and if you don't wash your hands while you're coming back in from outside, I can only imagine how often you actually do. Wash your hands. read more

Hey what's up yelpers? Hope my review finds you well. The following review of Taco Libre is broken up into different categories: food, environment, service, price and overall thoughts. Food: Co-workers of mine suggested this spot for their tacos. So, I order the taco combo which comes with two tacos ( your choice of meat in which I got pollo and carne), with the side of refried beans and Spanish rice. The meat in both tacos were a bit t CD ough, not crazy but enough for putting my jaw muscles to work. The seasoning made them tasty and even more so when adding the green sauce on top. The refried beans and Spanish rice were good. (4 stars) Environment: Taco Libre is located in Old Town Pasadena in a alley way with other little food and retail spots. The place is safe and clean. Plenty of parking in nearby structures. The spot has indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely dog friendly outside on the patio. The inside has a cool mural of what looked like a Hispanic icons. (4 stars) Service: The cashier was friendly and attentive. It wasn't too busy when I went around 11am, got my food within a few minutes. (4 stars) Price: The combo with a drink came up to $14.00 which I thought was a tad bit high for the quality of the food and portion however it makes sense because of the location. ( 3 stars) Overall Thoughts: Although the meat was slightly tough the dish was good. I'd come back to try the same tacos to see if the toughness was a temporary thing and try other stuff on the menu. Thank you Taco Libre for tasty tacos. Thank you yelpers for reading, until next time. Peace and Love! read more

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Taco Libre just happened to be in my line of sight after having a massage at Burke Williams. Yeah, life is rough, no really... sometimes it is. I was quite hungry and stopped in at 10am when they opened to have some tacos. Tacos are a food that can be enjoyed at any hour of any day. I was the only customer in there as they had just opened, so maybe a bit of conversation might have been welcoming, but we just got right down to business. I got the carne asada and carnitas tacos. The carnitas was average, but the carne asada was excellent. Not typical asada, more like chunks of grilled steak, like we make it at home. Salsa bar was perfect as the tacos are simply meat and tortilla. The habanero salsa was delicious, not for the faint of heart. Clean, good simple mexican food, and hit the spot. Free 90 min parking at Delacey / Colorado garage as well as Fair Oaks / Green street garage. After that you are on your own. read more

I was expecting more for the location of this place (being in the heart of Old Town Pasadena) 1st, the seats were very uncomfortable. The food was OK, my fish was a bit dry and flavorless and service was semi OK. read more

I'm a big fan of their crispy tacos. It kind of reminds me of a better version of Nick's in SF when you get the crispy tacos. The fish and shrimp tacos are also quite good. All the tacos are very large, so I usually get two tacos instead of my typical order of three. read more

Went there on Wednesday around lunch time and not so busy. The pastor is def tasty. We ordered nachos with meat, huevos con chorizo and burrito with shrimp inside. Portion was okay and the shrimp burrito I ordered came with very little shrimp inside specially they add the price to $4 I believe. Also I wish they have more seasoning in their salsa. But overall it was good. read more

Fried tacos are excellent here. Actually the beef and chicken were very tasty and overflowing with lettuce and tomato but the potato one was bland and just tasted like mashed potatoes. A good tacos de papa recipe has roasted poblanos in it. The shells are thick and crunchy and adding their homemade red or yellow sauce gives you a flavor overload. read more

Taco Libre - Fried tacos are excellent: beef, chicken and potato. Shells are thick and crunchy. - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Tried this place for the 2nd time, the first wasn't that great but I had it approx 4 years ago... I thought I would give it another try since I was in the mood for some tacos and nachos.. Being Mexican, I know the real flavor of mexican food.. it can be a little hard to find but I can say this place lacks the real mexican flavor... My fiance ordered the carne asada nachos, nachos had too much beans and they must of forgot the cheese... I couldn't see or taste the cheese... the meat was tough not soft... I had the carne asada quesadilla... The meat was tough, I had to really chew several times prior to swallowing every bite... Taste wise? It lacked flavor Price wise? Expensive... quesadilla and nachos NO drink 26 dollars... Skip this place, dont throw your money away... read more

This place has changed names a couple times since it opened. I decided to try it out under the new name and I have to say it's the same Mexican food just with a different name. Carne asada burrito - nice size burrito and good flavor of course there salsa bar helps out. They have a couple choices of salsa. You really can't go wrong with the basics. Carne asdada fries - Fries with carne asada, cheese, beans and guacamole. Good size portion that you can actually share with someone else if you would like. Good flavor but then again when have you met a fry you didn't like and with all the toppings on it I think you would enjoy them too. Rice & Beans - Got a side of beans and rice and the both had good flavor and a good portion for being a side. If you are ever around the area and looking for fast Mexican food give this place a try. Stay hungry my friends! read more

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California burrito is okay, not a fan of the beans being in there and you can't remove them on the food apps. Crispy tacos and fish/shrimp tacos are good. However they gave me potato filling vs the chicken that I ordered. Their accuracy is off. Whoever is making the Pico de Gallo needs to stop today. Too many onions and they're so spicy. The ratios are off and the chunks are too big. It is not edible. I threw away the side of Pico de Gallo I paid for. Ruined my salsa and chips experience. Definitely has good and bad things, unfortunately they're not very consistent which can affect the dining experience. read more

This is the last time I order from here! The last couple of times they have screwed up my order but this time topped it off! They not o my sent the complete wrong order, sent me chicken quesadilla instead of Asada, they also put no toppings on the tacos and the carnitas taco was so dry! To make it worse, my drink had a bug in it which i discovered when i tried adding ice read more

Taco Libre - And last time i order form here- bug in my drink on top of bad order! - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Fun little restaurant on a side street up in Old Town! Area is cute and quiet, sometimes the music can get loud from the bar across the way but its definitely one of my favorite hole in the walls. Nice staff :) read more

First visit food and drinks were delicious. Great tacos, nachos, and cocktails. Second visit was disappointing. Burrito bowl came with no jalapeños, salsa, or sour cream... guess they are all by request only? Even Margarita had to be returned. Was it different chef and bartender or was i less hungry and more sober this visit? Even though there are now several Taco & Tequila bars in the area, I'll give Taco Libre the benefit of the doubt and try once more. read more

Meat was ok but not for the price. They charge you á la carte prices but when you purchase rice and beans (EACH SEPERATE) they still put it on the same plate? When you get food to go they put the tacos in a container. When you take the container home the tacos have nothing on it (?) just meat and a tortilla for 3.50!!? The plate in the image cost 13 bucks with some change. As soon as This restaurant replaces fridas tacos the prices went up almost 40% on all the items. The jarritos and beer are up-charged ridiculously. There's nothing special about This restaurant except for the amount of money you'll spend on mediocre Mexican food. Go down to "La Estrella" down the same street for a great example on what a Mexican restaurant should taste and cost. read more

Taco Libre - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Okay Okay Okay. I know I haven't been on here, but cha boy is back like your eczema on your forehead during the summer. (I'm GOING TO BE POSTING A LOT MORE) So tell your momma, your daddy, your cousins and that one ex girlfriend of yours with the adams apple ( you know who you is). And Scroll to the bottom to use my Promo Code. So I pull up here like a chin up, real whole in the wall place considering its in an alley. I saw "tacos" in just went for it. Usually I don't trust new spots like that, because of the way my intestines are set up. I got a scrunchie put on my left kidney to hyperventilate the salt water from the ocean. And when I eat food that isn't good, I get little pockets of fuckery (it's a medical term) that disrupts my fibula in my stomach and i tend to poop water. It's not a good look fam. So I only eat places that I get recommended by the close ones. Anyways, Ya boy orders some fish... cuss you know HA-HA * Wink Wink. Then I got me the ALAMBRE Asada tacos? or something like that. Let me start off with the stronger of the two. the ALAMBRE ASADA TACOS *GET FLOUR tortillas!!!!!!) - 10/10 Got to spell that jawn out in all caps because it deserves my respect. Like if the ALAMBRE ASADA TACOS was the head homie in charge in prison, I'm definitely painting his nails and giving him back massages to get on his good side. You feel me? Like best believe bro earned my respect. I noticed some like grilled veggies, onions, bacon, asada, cheese on it. They serve it with tortillas on the side. I got this dish and thought i was just supposed to eat this shit like a cannibal no fork or nothing. then realized the tortillas i ordered were on the side. Perfect blend and mix of ALL the ingredients. Like i said if ALAMBRE ASADA TACOS was in prison, I'm definitely respecting him, probably washing his chonies on sundays n shit. The Fish taco - 6.5/10. The fish wasn't crispy enough. Maybe because I'm black i like my shit reminiscent of fried chicken, but this was alright. (Not ordering this again). The chipotle sauce or the legit tomaters they put on this jawn tasted like Catsup, like i legit thought they put catsup on my taco. Wouldn't recommend, save ya money playas! Try this spot out, but for sure get the ALAMBRE ASADA TACOS (Prison Big Dog Special. Skip the fish taco. ** If you need to shop for newest trends, I'm sponsored by Fashion Nova For Men. Use the promo code _ThickThighs at checkout to get an autographed photo of ya boy with a taco from Taco Libre in the mail with your purchase** read more

Taco Libre - On the left side, is the buster named jose from Ms-13. And the Big homie on the right is El JEFE in charge. (Read review to understand) - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Best tacos I've had in a while! I tried the sautéed vegetables soft taco and potato hard taco and both were amazing! Prices are also great! I definitely recommend! read more

Love this Taco Libre perfect place for lunch i want to come back again and try more things burrito is perfect size but at $18 for burrito and drink. chipotle seem like a better value. The guacamole is very good also here at Taco Libre read more

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Good fast fare at reasonable prices. We enjoyed the tacos and the nachos grandes we ordered. We saw someone with a burrito and it looked good. They also have a nice salsa bar with a good variety of salsas from mild to hot and various flavors. Taco Libre was a hit with our group! read more

I ordered 2 potato tacos...one crispy and one lettuce cup! I only received the crispy taco! I called the restaurant and the person who answered (male) told me that they no longer have the lettuce one so he put 2 crispy tacos in my bag! I told him there was only one and he said he put 2. I checked my order twice...only 1 taco! He was rude...you would think he would be nice and try to work with me! This is not the time to turn customers away! I spent $5 on a potato taco wrapped in lettuce and got an asshead answer when the shop made the mistake. I'm a huge supporter of local business but this taco joint just lost my business! This was my first and last time at this restaurant! I'm going back to Baja Cali or La Estrella for tacos! read more

I've had Taco Libre a few times, and I'll say my favorite items are their nachos grande with asada and their crispy potato taco. I've had the carne asada burrito and it was filled with too many beans. The carne asada fries were okay, but the fries became too soggy and there was no crunch factor to the dish. Overall, the nachos are really good, flavorful, and pretty filling as well! read more

One of the last remaining reasonably priced restaurants in the Old Town area. It took a while to get our food. And the food was not aesthetically presented at all. It did not look all that appetizing. That's one thing they can work on. Making the food look more appealing. The carne asada was very chewy. They do have outdoor seating, which was a plus. I'd say the main thing this place has going for it is it's prices. You can get a meal without spending an arm and a leg. read more

Zero Stars. Ordered the Five Street Taco plate $14 to go. Should have included rice / beans (as indicated on menu) but when I called they said those cost extra $3. All tacos were 2" shells, 1oz plain meat, no cilantro/onion which is always the minimum standard. Tasteless carne asada, shredded chicken, and carnitas. read more

Taco Libre - Worst $14 you'll spend on Mexican food in Pasadena. - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

We waited 25 minutes for our food. How is that fast food ? I ended up leaving and getting poke instead, came back and ate half of my food before taco Libre served us the meal. Shame on you. Too expensive to be so inefficient! read more

We order from here all the time -- best fast casual Mexican in the SGV! Taco Libre has the unique balance of feeling clean and high end (like a Baja Fresh) but also authentic. The carne asada is a little dry, but I love the place and order from them all the time! read more

I order at the comfort of my home from Uber eats. The service was super quick! These were one of the best carne asada fries I've had in a while! I also ordered a taco al pastor and I was not disappointed. The meat was tender, everything was made with fresh ingredients. I'm definitely ordering from this spot again! read more

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Absolute garbage food. Nachos grande, yeah right. No guacamole as stated on menu and charged $4 for carne asada not on nachos. Taco with literally NOTHING on them. Called to tell them and was told (in broken English) that it was my responsibility to call Uber Eats. Never again. Don't waste your time and money. read more

Taco Libre - Taxoa with nothing... - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Despite all the bad reviews, me and my family decided to pop by because the resemblance of the movie, Nacho Libre. We ordered the food, service was very curtious, the place was clean, and the food was amazing. I would highly recommend this place. The food is very traditional and delicious. Gordon Ramsey would approve this food. :D read more

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Disappointing. After trying to eat here a few times, they are more "miss" than "hit" and I don't really think I'll be going back -- which is a shame since it's so close. I wanted to like them, really, but after getting no bacon in one breakfast burrito and egg shells in another, I'm getting the hint that chefs don't care at all about what they're actually putting in their food. Like I said, it's a shame since they're ruining it for the whole staff, but I don't feel bad. There are plenty of other places in Old Pasadena to eat. Skip this one. read more

It's ok food, go here if convenient for you. Not that many Mexican places nearby, though you can get a better taco a few blocks away toward City Hall. The carnitas burrito was packed with pork and pretty tasty. read more

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Place is garbage. Charges $21 for a chicken bowl with very little chicken after waiting 16 min. I can get a double chicken bowl at Chipotle for $13and not wait. read more

Ughhh...really didnt want to write this review, but theres a reason why this place is only 3 stars. I wanted to order a quick bite and was craving Mexican food, I decided to go here despite the 3 stars on Yelp because what if I ended up giving it a 4 or 5? I ordered two al pastor tacos, a side of guac, and chips. pastor is normally my go-to at any Mexican joint. my order was out in under 5 minutes. I liked how the tortillas weren't oily at all, and I really appreciated the fact that there were actual pineapple slices on the pastor (if a place has pineapple in their pastor, that's a 1 up for me). okay.... so for the actual flavor, it wasnt bad. but it also wasnt very good. the pineapples seemed like they didnt even belong on them and that's such a HUGE disappointment! AT LEAST, grill your pineapples before you put them on top. they looked less tempting compared to a pineapple on pizza. each taco was priced at $ 2.95.. I've had better, more flavorful pastor for only a $1. now for the good things, the guac was really fresh and tasty, and the tortilla chips were good. they also had an unlimited salsa bar. hmm.. idk I dont think I'll be coming back here. please do things right... read more