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    Tacos El Pollo

    4.1 (252 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Mexican
    Open 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    best crunchy tripas tacos in the area
    Natalia J.

    This place stays serving. This has been the go-to taco spot since high school. They've catered multiple birthday parties for me and it tempts me every time I pass the Rosemead exit on the 210 freeway. The workers are all so nice, there's always plenty of onions, cilantro, and salsa, and they'll give you a plate of cebollas y jalapeños with your tacos if you ask nicely. Fantastic spot, love their pickled onions here more than every other place and they have the best crispy tripas tacos outside of Mexico.

    Normal Al Pastor from same place later

    They gave me OLD AL PASTOR MEAT. When he first gave me the nasty tacos from the picture with 5 tacos, I asked him if they were the same Al Pastor tacos from the spitfire outside cooking, and he said yes they're the same. Tried them, tasted like shit. I came back 30 minutes later to buy a single taco to see what everyone else is getting. I confronted him about it And he admitted it wasn't the same Al Pastor meat. This place is hit or miss and when they miss it's because they're doing you dirty. Just be straight up

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    Gabriel R.

    Another great food truck in my area. I'm covered in both ends of Rosemead Blvd. And this is yet another staple. Their tacos and burritos are good and hey can't go wrong with Mexican Coke

    Carnitas burrito no rice
    Toma C.

    They didn't have the spit for the Al pastor. But the Al pastor burrito was still yummy yum. Their green salsa is made with Serrano chiles. The burrito is a good size when you get it with everything. I skipped the rice and my burrito was smaller. I did ask for extra onions and pico. They give you other sizes and the grilled onions was a nice surprise.

    Inside carnitas burrito (no beans). Super flavorful.
    David M.

    Good things happen when you do good things.... I went to Staples on Colorado and Rosemead to return an online order for the GF and when I walked out of the store, I noticed a yellow food truck so I had to go check it out. It looked legit as I've eaten at quite a few food trucks. I asked the one patron at the truck about the food and he said he's a regular and that all the food is good. And, they are normally parked a bit further down the street in front the carwash yet were parked in eyesite for me leaving Staples so it was fate. And, I broke my own rules where a carne asada burrito is the first food item on a Mexican menu to try and I got a carnitas burrito instead (no beans). I guess rules are meant to be broken because that was some good carnitas and the rice was also really good with not only flavor but they cooked it right so each grain of rice bursts. Check out my pics. It's not too far from base camp and they open late so I can see coming back to get the carne asada burrito next...

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    Caes F.

    Ordered the Asada Quesadilla, One Al Pastor, One Pollo to mix it up. Quesadilla $10.00 Tacos $2.50 Nachos $8.00 The cucumber and red onions are so good on top of the food. The Salsa Bar changed a little bit. They now have the salsa in the squirt bottles in ice. Still all you want lemons, onions, cilantro, radish, and cucumbers. Place does get busy as the the night proceeds but a decent taco joint in a Car Wash.

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    Rachel C.

    This is one of 3 reviews, that will have the same introduction! I decided to do my own version of a "taco crawl" and tested out 3 taco trucks I've driven by and have been wanting to try out! All 3 are in the SGV, and I'm SO glad to have tried them! This was on a week night, so it wasn't crowded, though I've driven by when it has been, and it always looked very popular. The name is a bit confusing though, I'll admit - I expected everything to be chicken, but it isn't! They had chicken of course, but there were many other items, including BREAKFAST burritos, which was good to know - will come back and try that one of these evenings! This truck is located in the Lucky Car Wash site at the corner of Colorado & Rosemead, which was interesting - but they had chairs and you could eat at the location. Not a fan of eating by the roads, a little too dusty for me, so I ate in the car! I was looking for carnitas tacos originally so we went with that as a choice. (There was no carnitas at the other truck we went to) Very moist and flavorful, but onions & cilantro toppings were separated, which you could get on your own at the table they set up. Salsa was also available with small containers to fill salsa with. But I think the salsa can afford to have more kick overall. I liked how everything was conveniently available, even sandwich bags to get any other condiments/toppings! I didn't try any other tacos, and for the most part it was tasty, but nothing super special - but staff here were friendly and helpful!

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    Tom T.

    The spit caught my eye here as I drove by and had to check it out. The place was packed on a Saturday night and rightfully so. Everything smelled and looked delicious.

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    The service is dry and not all that, but the food is decent. The trips and al pastor are amazing!! The buche and lengua are okay.

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    This place is really good. They have salsas, cucumber and limes as self serve. They accept Credit/debit.

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    A must visit almost anytime I visit my family in Pasadena for some authentic tacos. Absolutely love this truck!

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    Muy buenos tacos! Amazing salsas! Try the habanero sauce. Be there early because it gets busy quickly!

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    Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine

    4.0
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    We have been coming to Cabrera's for a number of years. I was surprised to recently find I had…read morenever posted a review. We discovered Cabrera's during the almost 2 year time span when our then go-to for Mexican, La Fiesta Grande in So. Pasadena, closed and their new location on Glenarm/Marengo opened. We tried a multitude of Pasadena places, including Mijares, Casa del Rey, Margaritas and El Torito (gringo!). Cabrera's was our fave, with a better location for us vs. La Fiesta. Their menu extended beyond the "ordinary", and I liked their plating/presentation. A slice of cucumber or orange adds a lot to a mound of shredded lettuce garnish. Mind you, our family fave for +40 years is still El Tepeyac in Boyle Heights, but that's quite a shlep. Cabrera's has also been around awhile (40 years) and now has 3 locations--Arcadia (the original), Pasadena and Duarte. All are owned/co-owned by 2 families, one named Cabrera. The Pasadena location is near the corner of Lake and Orange Grove, next to popular breakfast spot The Reyn, with which it shares a rear parking lot. All locations have a full bar. I have ordered off the regular menu, breakfast menu and Happy Hour bar menu. The breakfast menu is mostly offered on weekends when they open at 10 am, but you can ask for it weekdays at 11 am opening. My fave dish is the chilaquiles. As stated before, their all-day menu has some unique items, but I stick with the more gringo choices. Their chile rellenos used to be quite large, with the poblano chile clearly visible. They're a bit smaller and more generic now, but still fine. We order it as a 2 or 3-item combo or a la carte. Note their complimentary chips and salsa comes with 2 salsas, one red and one dark green (smoky and quite spicy). Lately we have been coming here for their Tuesday or Wednesday specials. Tuesdays is of course Taco Tuesday, and I love their crispy beef tacos. They have a special avocado salsa on Tuesdays. Every Wednesday, a certain dish is 50% off for the entire month if you order a soft drink, a great value. The most recent specials were fish tacos and steak or chicken fajitas, both delish. As AARP members, we usually arrive at 11 am opening. Inevitably either Christian and/or Guillermo, scions of the 2 founding families, are on duty then (Christian is the Pasadena manager)--shout outs to both of them! We are very comfy and happy with our newish go-to for Mexican food.

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    An amazing brewery that offers lots of options for IPAs, seltzers, ale, and non-alcoholic drinks;…read morefor those who want to hang out and vibe but don't necessarily drink alcohol! My group of friends and I went during the World Cup craziness. We had just come from another bar after the game had concluded and with an hour left before closing the hospitality was still as great as ever! I can imagine how crazy busy they might have been before we arrived but I'm glad the quality of service we received was good. I didn't know what to try and the sweet lady at the register gave me some great recommendations. I went with a seltzer and it was amazing (especially coming from another bar I wanted something light haha & no I was not driving). I will definitely be returning and with a group of friends again because the space is very nice and the vibes were great! Perfect spot for game days or an outing with some buddies. As for parking, it's located in the busy area of Pasadena and centered around a residential area expect to park far or in a parking structure; that means walking! Although, that's not a deal breaker as the area offers plenty to do and all within walking distance.

    Small local brewery in Pasadena that's beneficial to the community, have seen people reserve a few…read moretables for parties and they have meet-ups. For example, they have a Spanish Language Brewery Meet-up every 3rd Thursday from 7:30-9:30pm monthly. Parking is street only so be mindful of the neighbors. There is no food service at this location but they seem to partner with a couple food trucks serving tacos. Some inside open air seating but the main draw is the relaxing patio. I liked their hard seltzers with fun flavors as jicama, tamarindo and passionfruit. I didn't like so much their signature Yerba Mate Pale Ale, but thought it was an interesting concept. The happy hour special is Monday all day and Tuesday-Friday open until 6pm $2 off full pours. Very family friendly, I always see a couple tables with children and dogs at them. Maybe I'm getting to be an old fuddy duddy but I hate when parents let their kids go free range. Screaming and running around like the establishment is a park these kids becoming trip hazards. There needs to be a revamp of their board game collection. There three boxes of games that looked incomplete or used up, not good with such games as Scrabble and Pictionary. Free Wifi with log-in is a bonus!

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    Yummy food and good ambience! The service was friendly and inviting. I enjoyed mole enchiladas…read morestuffed with chicken, Spanish rice and black beans were savory. I only wish the temperature on the mole sauce was hotter or tortillas under heated I don't know I guess I'm picky about details like that. Overall good place for a happy hour or group gathering with friends for a tasty experience. I'll be back to try some combo plates which look delicious

    I love El Portal. The food is delicious, the portions are generous, and the prices feel fair for…read morewhat you get. It really hits the spot when you're craving comforting, flavorful Mexican food. The chips are fresh, the salsa is good, and the menu has offerings that feel more authentic and varied than a lot of other places. I especially appreciate that they have Yucatán cuisine options, which you do not always see at every Mexican restaurant. I am also very fussy with mole and typically do not like it at all, but I actually really enjoy the mole from El Portal. It has been a real eye-opener for me and honestly inspired me to give mole another shot elsewhere. One thing to keep in mind: a lot of the combo plates are smothered in delicious red sauce and plenty of cheese, so if you are not a big cheese person, just be aware before ordering. The enchiladas are good, though sometimes they could use a little more sauce, as the tortillas can come out a bit dry. The margaritas are tasty, but they do feel a little small for the price (Roughly $16 for a 8oz glass?!) The staff are friendly, the vibe is nice, and overall the food is consistently good. The only other heads-up is that some of the tables and booths are pretty small, so it can feel a little cramped in the main dining room. Also, **make sure you get your parking validated**. This is important because if you do not, the parking lot can be extremely expensive. You can also look for street parking on Green Street. Still, El Portal is a spot I really enjoy and it is on our regular rotation of places to dine.

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    (672 reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$

    We came here to try the Dine LA dinner menu. The greeter was welcoming and quickly seated us at the…read morewindow seat with a street view, very cozy. We ordered our drinks. I had the sangria and my girlfriend tried the mojito passion. Both drinks are refreshing. For appetizers, I tried the mussels with corn and onions. It's good. For entree, I tried the Lomo Saltado. The sautee beef has onions and tomatoes. The flavor is good and goes well with the rice. Dessert is not included in the Dine LA menu, but we wanted to try a Peruvian ice cream. The Lucum ice cream tastes good, it's buttery and has caramel and maple syrup flavor. It's a special Peruvian fruit. It's a good wrap for our dinner. We will like to come back to try more dishes.

    We visited this restaurant at the beginning of Dine LA for lunch ($35)…read more When we arrived, the door was locked and had to be let in by the staff though there were at least 5 other parties dining there. I thought that was a bit odd, but I guess it was to detract from unwelcomed guests (i.e. homless people)? Anyhow, we were seated right away and sat by the window which was nice! We were given the menus, but I had to specifically ask for the DineLA menu which I also thought was a bit odd since it seemed like they wanted us to order off their regular menu. Perhaps this was just an oversight. For starters, we ordered 1 of each that was offered: Ceviche Carretillero - Refreshing and brought me back to time spent in Peru! I preferred this option Salpicon - This was also refreshing and reminded me of chicken salad mix in a bowl though not sure I would order it without it being a part of a prix fixe. For the main course, we ordered: Saltado Salad - This had minimal protein and was not so satisfying when compared to a traditional lomo saltado, but the protein that was there was yummy. Aji Gallina - I really was excited to see this on their menu since I love this dish so much and don't see it offered too often at Peruvian restaurants. Though the sauce was good, the chicken was VERY dry and hard to chew (overcooked) so it took a while to finish this. In lieu of desserts, they offered Maracuya (passion fruit) and Chicha Morada (purple corn) juices which were yummy but the star of the show was their sangria which was delicious especially on a hot day. My only complaint about the sangria was that we were charged for 3 carafes when we only got 2. Once we identified this, we brought it up and just went ahead and enjoyed the 3rd one since we had already settled the bill. That being said, always double check your receipt!

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    Alpaka greeters!
    Alpaka greeters!
    Seafood Ceviche (Marinated well super rich and not raw leading to melt in mouth seafood)
    Seafood Ceviche (Marinated well super rich and not raw leading to melt in mouth seafood)
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