This place is right down the street from my church. The food is delicious every time I go but it's always strangely sparsely populated too. This spot has parking to boot! Al pastor is my fav protein. Adriana, whoever you are, I thank you for your nacho namesake. You must have been special because those are good nachos. Burritos, tacos, tortas, all really, really yum. read more

I thought the tacos were pretty solid! I got the asada and al pastor street tacos. Asada: juicy, not dry at all. Add the green sauce and lime, chef's kiss. Al Pastor: this one was interesting. A different flavor than other Al pastor I've had. I don't really know how to describe it... i think the marinade they use is a little sweeter than others? Not bad but I would stick with asada next time! My only complaint is that they are kind of slow... there were not many ppl at the restaurant. And I ordered 2 street tacos to go. I saw that my order was boxed up and ready but they went to wait on other tables for a while. All they needed to do was hand me the box. But the staff is very nice and friendly. read more

Very original and great tasting menu where should I start? My favorite is Alta Store and they're jalapeño special taco it's not spicy. Try it. Great service great food and a wonderful family owned restaurant. read more

Teddy's Cocina - Taco Azteca, & Taco, California - Tacos Near Me - Pasadena, California

My new favorite taco place! Loved the salsas Presentation 100% Can't wait to go back :D read more

Teddy's Cocina - Azteca tacos - Tacos Near Me - Pasadena, California

Got this recommendation from a relative. We've been back three times. Constantly really great food . We bring our out of town friends here who want a taste of good local food read more

We stopped here on the way back to San Francisco from San Diego for lunch. The front looked a little weird but there was ample parking in the back. Once we came in, we loved the ambience of the place. Great food. They change out the meat on the speciality tacos. And they all tasted awesome. Service got a tad slow. But I will still give it 5 stars. read more

Teddy's Cocina - Shrimp taco - Tacos Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Great food. Fast service. I took advantage of the taco Tuesday sale and got 4 big, delicious tacos (2 pollo & 2 asada) for $10.50 plus tax. I will definitely return. read more

Taco Thursday rocks at Teddy's! The Taco Thursday Deal is my favorite so far although there are so many dishes I can't wait to try. Choose from Rolled Chicken Or Potato Tacos and an Agua Fresca or soda of your choice for just $12.99. The tacos are fresh, crispy and crunchy. I also love the Jamaica Wine Maggie which is just $5 on Tuesdays or Thursdays. There are two sports screens going at any given time. Thursday night football or basketball, baseball or soccer, Teddy's is a great place to chill and enjoy tasty tacos! Cheers! read more

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Ordered for delivery and food was delicious! We got one chicken taco, two asada, and three chicken taquitos. Food was super good and taquitos had the perfect amount of guacamole and sour cream on top of them. I would definitely order from here again! read more

My hubby and I went for taco Tuesday & I can say it was a good dinner. I got the three taco deal with a Jamaica drink. I tried the chicken, carnitas and asada tacos and they were all good, but my favorite was the asada. We ended you getting churros for dessert and that was a great way to end a yummy meal. The order of carne asada fries that came out to the table next to us right as we were leaving looked amazing. Oh, I'll definitely be back to try those!! read more

My family visited Teddy's Cochina just before closing on a Friday evening after my niece's graduation. Teddy stayed late to feed us without rushing himself and his crew to go home. The food was flavorful, fresh, and hot when it arrived at the table. We had eight in our party and were treated like his own family. MY family had a wonderful evening. Go by and try the tacos, you won't regret it read more

I got the carne asada and al pastor street tacos- they were so good! They have THE best carne asada ever- the marinade is lovely and full of flavor. The service here is quite exceptional as well! My husband and I got the chance to try their Jalapeño taco (thank you Teddy!) and it was VERY good. I love how they put great attention to the marinades and again, service is simply amazing. This is my go to spot for tacos now...just too good. Also, I don't write reviews often but I had to write one for this place purely for its food and great service. I know a place is great if I still keep thinking about the food the next day. And it's the next day right now and all I can think about is when I can eat the street tacos again. read more

It's been a minute since I was here. After biting into my Red Mulita, I realized how misspent the last couple of months have been. It's truly is one of my favorite items served in any restaurant, anywhere. Teddy is the kindest business operator anywhere, and the IPA I ordered was super fresh. read more

Teddy's Cocina - Red mulita and house taco with al pastor. - Tacos Near Me - Pasadena, California

We just had two tacos for each person, almost $19. I have to say the taste was good but isn't worth the price. They were so tiny and three squeezed inside a small box, another was little bigger in a separate box. We had Tacochino, Jalapeño, Shrimp and Merlin Fish. Tacochino was a little sweet I guess the favor was from raisin, Shrimp was tender, good. Carne asada in Jalapeño was too hard and dry without any juicy. Service was ok, but the dining hall was empty I guess the whole industry isn't recovered back to the days before the COVID. read more

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This place is bomb. So fresh. So crisp. So tasty. Great service. Good for kids. Low key laid back setting. Super delicious, diverse flavors. Amazing agua Fresca. read more

My husband ordered chicken taquito special, rice and beans and a drink. He said it wasn't dry or too crispy. The rice had a lot of flavor and the beans too. I had the Potato tacos, rice, beans and a drinks fountain or auga frecas, this was also a Thursday special. The owner was very nice and greeted us when we walked in. He took our order and brought our food. He let us know the salas available and gave us recommendations for our plates. Did I mention I had the same plat for lunch. It was that good. So I had to take my husband for dinner. So I did! The owner was very friendly and also spoke with other customers. We felt very welcomed and enjoyed eating where. This place is located in Pasadena across the street from Pasadena City College. It's a must to try. It's really good. read more

Teddy's Cocina - Taquitos de pollo, rice and beans. - Tacos Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Cute place. We had 2 tacos al pastor loaded fries and two cokes. The cost over $30. The tacos are the smallest I've ever had. Gone in 3 bites. I had the house taco which I thought was good. My husband had the azteca which he said was alright. The fries were ok. Kind of boring in flavor.I definitely go back to have the house taco again if I feel the need to pay four dollars for a baby taco.. read more

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Teddy's is one of my favorite taco places and they make unique flavored tacos as well! The location has plenty of parking in front and it's very spacious inside. The salsa they provide is plenty and 4 different flavors to choose from (the mango habanero is very spicy but sweet. It is really unique and I believe they make their own salsa). The food takes a very long time to be ready but it is worth the wait. The California and the Mahi Mahi are my favorites! They also have about 3 big tv screens in there for you to watch while you dine or wait for your food. They sell merchandise as well like tshirts. I give 4 stars only cause the wait is very long. But i do recommend their tacos! read more

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I'm from out of state and got so excited to get a burrito as in Texas they just aren't the same as at home. We did a 2 hour drive from San Diego to LA and getting to LA I called in an order. I was told 30 minutes. I show up to pick up my order and she says it's ready, please wait in line to pay. Wait in a 30 min Friday night packed line?!?!? For food already made and ready??? I walked out. Nice job wasting a $59 order. Silly. read more

Good Tacos. Nice Toastada salad .. the Cucumber Frescasa AMAZING. That's it. Just good food. read more

Absolutely love Teddy's tacos & would definitely recommend to anyone looking for tacos and taqueria type Mexican food in the Pasadena area. For some reason, Pasadena lacks good Mexican food (in my opinion) so it was a great addition to the city when Teddy's opened up here. I've been going to Teddy's since they were on valley blvd in city of industry & stop by the Pasadena location when I'm in the area. My personal favorites are the nachos, the mulita and the jalapeño taco but you really can't go wrong. I've had other items and it's all good. Also, I want to say that these people definitely deserve your tips! I absolutely loathe how out of control the tipping situation has gotten and have NO PROBLEM saying no to tipping for a coffee & other nonsensical items but had I known that they were going to serve me on an actual ceramic plate and bus my table afterwards, I would have tipped more (although I did still tip when placing my order)! The gentleman who helped me was very friendly and polite and let me know I could leave my plates and such and he would pick it up. It's definitely a lot of extra work to have to clean all those plates and tables for a fast casual type place so I can definitely sympathize with that. 10/10 recommend Teddy's! read more

Teddy's Cocina - Nachos - Tacos Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I was here on a short business trip and stayed at a hotel close by. Not being familiar with the menu, the staff took time to explain the options as well as their Saturday special. I chose the three carne asada street tacos however you can choose to mix the variety and my mom decided to get fish, shrimp, and jalapeño combination. These tacos are some of the best tacos we've ever had. The restaurant appeared spotless. The carbonation in our soft drinks was on point. We had the privilege of meeting Teddy the owner, who gave us some helpful vacation tips. He didn't just make a meal, he made an experience. We will definitely be coming back and hopefully soon. I want to try their nachos. If you're ever in Pasadena, do yourself a favor, and add Teddy's Tacos to the top of your list. The prices are affordable and the churros are served warm with a smile. read more

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Awesome taco restaurant right across Pasadena College. They got seating inside no vaccination proof or negative results. They serve beer only. *al pastor taco - very good *specialty jalapeño taco (asada) - grilled sliced jalapeño with Avocado sauce very good *shrimp taco - very good *cheese quesadilla - nothing crazy only thing the tortilla is crispy read more

Teddy's Cocina - Al pastor taco, Shrimp Specialty Taco, Jalapeno Specialty Taco (asada) - Tacos Near Me - Pasadena, California

Consistently great food for takeout. I thought I'd placed a mobile order but wasn't sure, so I called, and the woman who took my call was so nice and helpful, and suggested taking my order during the call for faster service. Like above and beyond! Yes Chef! When I arrived, the place was spotless, I paid, staff were attentive, and I saw they had fresh halved and seeded jalapeños on the griddle. They looked beautiful. And then the woman who took my call gave me my order and acknowledged the call. Just so on point and lovely! I wish I had given a bigger tip! Next time for sure! read more

Super tasty and yummy tacos!! The rice and beans are bomb too! Great clean restaurant with upbeat music and big screen TVs to watch a Dodgers game! Teddy was behind the grill prepping our food! Excellent customer service, will be back again soon. read more

Teddy's Cocina - Cool vibes and restaurant branding/logo - Tacos Near Me - Pasadena, California

Best little Taco place in our neighborhood! They opened during the pandemic and it was just nuts. My friends and I were dying to find out what they were about and if they were worth a try--they were! My go to tacos are their potato tacos! On Fridays they're a steal at $4.00! Give their Alambre taco and the California taco, so very good! The alambre has asada and bacon! Mmmm just delish! While the California has guac and grilled onions. My other fave is the tostada salad. So do stop by the local favorite by the PCC area. You won't be disappointed. Have I mentioned that they give discounts to PCC and Caltech students? Yuppers that's a good deal! read more

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Best carne asada burritos in town!!! Wonderful, kind, welcoming staff, fast service and great, filling food. They have a discount for students. Staff will remember your name and it feels like a glimpse into A+ mom and pop dining, as opposed to the common Chipotle. The seats are comfortable and sanitary and their playlist is pleasant alongside the sports TVs. I highly recommend visiting to anyone for a date, or just looking for an affordable bite to eat with prices and quality you can't really beat from my experience. read more

Love the daily specials! Tuesday's is $1.75 for each street taco with your choice of meat. I'd say this is not a bad deal. I tried asada, al pastor, barbacoa, and carnitas. All these meats were delicious, but my favorite would be the al pastor, which was so juicy and flavorful. Potato tacos are one of their popular items, so of course I had to try it. The crispiness of the shell along with the sour cream and cheese made these very enjoyable. Gringo fries were yummy, although not amazing. These are your regular fries topped with cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and your choice of meat. Of course I chose al pastor. They were generous with the sour cream and guacamole. It's awesome how they offer so many sauces. I got to try strawberry habanero sauce for the first time. I appreciate the options, but I prefer to stick with the classic red sauce. Great spot for tacos, especially if you're coming for Taco Tuesday. Would visit more often if the location was more convenient to me. Still, I'd like to come back to try their burrito and mulitas. read more

Teddy's Cocina - street tacos and potato tacos - Tacos Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The food was amazing! The aguas frescas were bomb! I got the Cucumber and Lime which was to die for. I also got the street tacos - Al Pastor and Chorizo. They taste amazing! I'm very picky with my tacos and these did not disappoint at all! Customer service was excellent! We were even asked what radio station we would like to listen to and they personalized the music for us. We will definitely be coming back here!!! read more

We went here for Taco Tuesday, but there was a special that was a better deal so we all ended up getting that. Tacos were good, but not the best I've had. The service was fantastic and there was nice vibe in the room that was much quieter than other Taco Tuesday places. The bonus here was that they had churros and any place that has churros can count on me going back. read more

Absolutely delicious and authentic Mexican food! Shrimp taco and gringo fries bursting with flavor and the meat was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Fresh, high-quality ingredients.Friendly service. I absolutely recommend Teddy's Tacos. Its ia hidden gem for authentic Mexican food. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu! read more

Great tacos. Flavorful, filling, and reasonably priced. I ordered online and the service was great.

All of their tacos/burritos/mullitas rule, but I'm particularly impressed with the Red Mullita and the Mahi Mahi Taco, Alambre Taco and Jalapeño Taco (cheese-stuffed jalapeño & carne asada). Solid draft beer selection and their house-made salsas are fire ! read more

I have only gone here for takeouts, but the place looks good inside. I normally call to place and order, and haven't had any problems so far. Horchata is on sweeter side but ehh no biggie. I come here for the food, and the food is good, and that's why I come here for the food...again. Parking is in the Back. Small but parking is available. read more

Came here in hopes of finding a new go to tacos place .. we've lived in Pasadena forever but never found the place that was "just right" ... well that is .. until now! Amazing, kind and friendly service. Super fast and little waiting Clean and bright ambiance with games playing and great view of Colorado Blvd Yum yum yum!! Crispy nachos, seared to perfection streak, exotic salsas... what more can a girl ask for.. oh wait.... Beer!!! Yea they have beer!! Cheers to Teddy and his tacos!!! read more

Teddy's Cocina - Tacos Near Me - Pasadena, California

I grew up in SoCal so I've tried a lot of tacos. The specialty tacos here are the best tacos I've ever tried. I can't believe this place isn't packed all the time. Affordable, nice interior with a ton of seating, nice staff, great food, parking in the back. I think it's only a matter of time before it gets really popular! read more

Wow wow wow I don't even know where to begin with this review the food here is just unbelievably good! Food: First, this place has SO many options to choose from. I don't think I've ever been to a taco spot that had such a variety. I ended up ordering the Mahi taco, Jalapeño taco, Tacochino taco, & a torta (there's still so much here I want to try.) All of the tacos were packed with flavors the toppings they put on these tacos are insane! Out of all 3 the Mahi taco was my favorite highly recommend ordering this one. The tacos are also extremely filling they really pack these things, not stingy at all with their portions. The torta was okay I probably wouldn't order again way better things on their menu to try. I also recommend their horchata very flavorful & good they make it themselves! Food here is a 10/10 I can't wait to come back for more tacos! Service/Atmosphere: the service here is amazing. I was greeted & made to feel comfortable as soon as I walked in. The workers are energetic & extremely friendly. The guy that helped me (I think he was the owner) was more than helpful with recommendations he really made the experience! Atmosphere is cool & fun! I can't wait until covid passes so I can dine in. Plenty of parking & location is easy to find. For anyone interested all Covid guidelines appear to be followed & enforced. Dining in is not currently available. Overall, I can't wait for my next visit I will definitely be back!! read more

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Ordered online for pickup and it was super easy and ready on the dot! I love that they include their promo prices online! I was able to get their nachos for $7! -Al pastor nachos: Yummm! Love al pastor and it was super tasty and juicy here. They definitely do not skimp on the cheese but the amount of meat was okay, maybe a little more would've been nice but still satisfying, like a tablespoon more. -Carne asada nachos: These were okay, the carne asada tasted good but I'm not used to it sliced so thin. -Marlin burrito: I did not expect little crumbled bits of fish, I was expecting chunks. But the flavor combinations were delicious! Onion, tomatoes, cheese, and crumbled fish bits, resembling bacon bits...not bad. -Alambre taco: Nothing special. -Jalapeno taco: Nothing special. -Potato tacos: Nothing special. I'd come for their nachos and burritos, maybe quesadillas...the pics look good =d read more

Teddy's Cocina - Got the marlin burrito, interesting fish bits. More like crumbled bacon bits? - Tacos Near Me - Pasadena, California

They offer some interesting taco options! Tried their jalapeños, tacochino, Californian, Alambre, and Mahi Mahi. All their tacos were semi spicy - so watch out for the surprise kick if you can't take spice! The tacos were stuffed and much bigger than most - 3 tacos per person I would say are more than enough food for most! To be honest, I didn't love any of the tacos. They were interesting but tasted just okay to me. My husband's liked them a lot though! So if you are looking for some interesting flavor profile tacos - def worth giving them a try. read more

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This was my first time and I was really pleased. Service was excellent and I ordered a chicken burrito that was delicious and very flavorful. I highly recommend them. read more