I am not going to lie, I randomly found this place while I was running some errands. The food was fantastic and the staff was patient with me when I was a bit unsure what to get. I would come here again if I am in Pasadena again at any point. read more

The cutest little spot! Very small & quaint. Not a ton of tables inside I believe there is 3 then a barstool area but they do have some seating outside so don't worry! A cute & sweet couple that own this place! Ordered an horchata which was good I chugged it haha I love how it didn't have all the graininess that some horchatas do & a chorizo breakfast burrito (they serve breakfast burritos all day) they actually have two chorizo burritos one with egg & the other with bacon & potato which is the one I got! & it did not disappoint! Such a yummy burrito & loaded. They also ask if you would like cilantro & onion added! I recommend the medium (green) & hot salsas (red) both delicious (: Our order came out so fast as well & when we were finished before I could go up to ask for a box the owner came over to our table to offer a box & clear off our plates! The owners were so hands on, the service was great!(: read more

This is a friendly place. It's very small, making it a great place to sit with a friend in a quiet atmosphere. It's not a place for a big party, but if you get your food to go, there is a courtyard around back. We usually go for breakfast after going to the farmers market. I always get chilaquiles verdes con cesina (try it once and you'll know why!). My daughter tells me that the birria chilaquiles is "bomb". The portions are huge. I love the al pastor. The flavor is perfectly spicy and just the right amount of sweet to make your mouth very very happy. The staff are so friendly here. It really feels like the perfect place after shopping Old Town for some down time with delicious food. There are parking lots all around the area, and one can - occasionally - find street parking. But even if you have to pay for a spot, do it! It's worth it. read more

Tortas Mexico - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

The food was so amazing You really need to try it for yourself I never take the time to do reviews for places that I eat but most definitely you will be truly surprise how amazing the food really is read more

Came here with some girlfriends for a quick dinner. It was pretty empty on a Saturday at 7pm. It's a pretty small establishment with maybe 4 tables and some window counter seating but clean and welcoming. So one downside was they only accepted cash or Zelle and they didn't really have an itemized tab. I ordered the birria chilaquiles and asked to add guacamole. My friends ordered the birria plate and menudo both with flour tortillas. We also got individual flan desserts as well. When it came out they got corn tortillas and I didn't notice mine did not include the guacamole I asked for until after we left. So not the best about making sure orders are accurate. Another downside of them not using a computer system since I'm pretty sure I was charged for the guac and didn't get it. As for the food, it was just ok. Not the best and not the worst and that was the consensus amongst the group and we grew up in El Sereno so we know good Mexican food. My chilaquiles didn't taste like the chips were freshly it was already pretty soggy. It's all right for Pasadena but for authentic Mexican this is prob not where you'll want to go and price point was a little on higher end. read more

Tortas Mexico - birria chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

I ordered the vegetarian taco after reading this restaurant sold the best vegetarian tacos in the area in a magazine. I ordered at the counter and ate outside. The woman who took my order was nice. The inside was colorful, and there were a few tables outside. The vegetarian taco was very full with ingredients including a generous portion of fresh avocado, rice, lettuce, tomato, beans and cheese. You can select the salsa based on spice level. Food was fresh and yummy. Price is on the higher side, but portions are big. read more

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Good pick up food, always quick service. Tasty chips and salsa . Located in old town Pasadena parking is hard to find but it's worth it.

Delicious breakfast and great courtyard to sit in! We got the chorizo omelette and heuvos rancheros. read more

Tortas Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

"10 out of 10 -- fully verified! This is hands down the best place for Molly Chilaquiles and more. Everything on the menu is top-notch, and the owner is absolutely wonderful. Highly recommended!" come on down!! read more

Soooo freaking good! A quaint little restaurant in downtown Pasadena. We got the birria torta and the pollo enchiladas rancheras and loved both! Be sure to ask for the salsa on the side too the spicy salsa was our absolute fav but all three were delicious! Service was amazing they were quick and attentive. Next time we're in Pasadena we will definitely be passing by Tortas Mexico again! read more

Tortas Mexico - Birria and Enchiladas Rancheras - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Had a lunch of potato tacos. Extremely delicious, flavorful and filling for a very reasonable price. Clean place with excellent service with some seating facing outward toward Fair Oaks Blvd. A really nice experience and I will be back. read more

It's not every day you come across a neighborhood institution that actually lives up to the hype. I've heard great things about this place for a while and decided to stop by for lunch yesterday. Conveniently located on Holly/Fair Oaks, it's a perfect place to grab lunch during the work week. With their variety of tacos, tortas, burritos, combo plates, and more, there's something for everyone. I've only tried their asada burrito, but I will defintely be back for their tacos and tortas. Ambience: You can just feel all the love that was poured into this place when you take in the interior. Colorful art lines the walls with warmth and flowers bring life to the corners they touch. Even the counter tiles of classical, intricate Mexican design add to the authenticity of the space. Food: When was the last time you had a burrito that was FILLED TO THE BRIM with meat? Yeah, me too But in a world where that's the norm, Tortas Mexico TRULY stands above the rest With the first bite already full of rich, salty, succulent asada I knew the rest was going to be good. The rice, beans, cilantro, and other components all worked to compliment the asada (which I was told they're known for) in flavorful harmony while not overpowering it. Since I generally get full easily, I saved about 2/3 of the burrito for dinner/a snack so the $13 price tag was easily worth it. Service: Upon first glance of the menu, I was pretty overwhelmed. I asked the lady taking my order for some guidance and without missing a beat she gave me three recommendations off the bat. And when I was still unsure of what to order she so kindly explained what the most popular items on the menu were. She was so patient and always had a smile on her face throughout my inquiries. It just warmed my heart seeing how much joy she got from her job. read more

Tortas Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Called ahead to make sure they had tamales. Tis the season where most places run out before breakfast. I had gone to my go to place and I was too late. At 1pm they only had 4 and I needed a dozen more! Tortas Mexico has great Yelps so I trust my brethren here. With faith I was able to call in my order, find an empty parking spot on Union, hustled up Fair Oaks and all was ready. The jalapeño and cheese had a healthy kick of spice which I like. The sweet pineapple have a nice amber colored masa to tell they are different from the savory. I put them in a slow cooker with a little water to keep them hot to transport to a dinner party. Everyone wanted to know where the tamales came from! My only recommendation is a way to identify the assortment when taken out of the bags.... I mixed them up once played and thought the green dot was sweet... They were jalapeño! I thought the red dot was carnitas, those were the sweet ones... opps Someone got a mouth full of spicy when they were going for dessert opps! . 16 tamales, order of rice and beans, salsas included = $70 fed 8 people with a few left over. read more

Tortas Mexico - Wonderful! Tamales available in the late afternoon! - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

My friend and I came here for lunch. It's a really cute little spot and has indoor and outdoor seating. The lady at the register was patient and kind, and thoroughly explained questions I had. The food was SO delicious. Honestly I would return if I'm in the area, but I am leaving 4 stars because I found this place quite expensive for the portions. Rice and beans were like add ons, and it was an extra charge just to have the dip with my quesatacos. read more

Tortas Mexico - Quesatacos (4) - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

This food was GAS. i've been craving real mexican food and got the mole enchiladas. absolutely perfect. they were generous with the chicken filling too. my husband got the quesatacos and those were full of flavor and had the perfect cheese pull. my only complaint is it would've been easier to eat with real utensils but the food but was delicious. definitely coming back to try more of the menu read more

Love this place and I've only ordered the Tonga Torta because it's incredible. Service is fast, food is fresh and tasty.

Quiet and very fast service. The food is very yummy and comes out hot. Its tucked away in a corner of Pasadena very peacefully.

Bean and cheese burrito Trash. Best thing was the tortilla. The rice why is it even there? The burrito is mostly rice. The beans are scarce and tasteless. The cheese is unmelted and the wrong cheese for a burrito. Wtf is going on? Also got a breakfast burrito that's also full of rice. Rice isn't served in a breakfast burrito. And there is NO hash brown. WTF is up with this place and rice? read more

Tortas Mexico - Trash ass burritos - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Delicious, authentic food in a nice and laid back atmosphere. Staff are polite and the asada is great.

Stopped in for a quick lunch and got the asada torta. The meat was flavorful and the torta had just the right amount of heat. The bread was also crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Couldn't ask for much more in a torta. read more

Tortas Mexico - Asada Torta - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

They are ok , food is decent and place is small, but staff is really attentive and prices a little high for some items read more

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The Torta was very good I just don't like it when the kitchen doesn't pay attention to the order. I ask for no tomatoes and the wrapper said no tomatoes but they were in there. Other than that very good. read more

Tortas Mexico - Wrapper says no tomato but you can see the torta has tomatoes. - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

We were very hungry and looking for some Mexican food to eat. We were not disappointed. We ordered (2) Tortas one which was the Birria torta with consomé and the Al Pastor one. FYI...If you order the Al Pastor you will get pork meat that is marinated in their secret sauce. Being OG I was expecting the usual cut which is the carne asada style type of marinated meat. Although it was stacked with all the fixings, I'm gonna have to say that the Birria torta blew away the Al Pastor. If you like Birria, you will definitely enjoy sinking your teeth into this torta. The consomé dip just puts it over the top. 5 stars just on this torta alone. It was my first visit to this establishment. So I will revisit and choose other items from their menu to review at a later date. It has a nice ambience and vibe. You can choose to sit inside which seemed a little cramped for my personal taste or outside under a covered walkway. The service was exceptional...stay tuned for future updates Birria Torta Al Pastor Torta .9 read more

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I placed an order on Grubhub. Everything arrived hot and delicious! I ordered a chile relleno burrito and the birria quesatacos. They were both great! Everything had great flavor. I loved both of the salsas. I look forward to trying the tortas and other yummy items I see on the menu. The location itself looks very casual and like a quick easy lunch spot to try if you're in Pasadena! read more

Tortas Mexico - Chile Relleno Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The best part about the food here, was the cashier. She's really sweet, pretty, and patient with you when you order your food. Outside of the service, the food is okay at best. I didn't like that when I asked for sour cream in my asada burrito, there was none in there. The cheese they use in my burrito wasn't that great either and I couldn't finish it. Lastly, I tried their jello since I'm a huge fan of jello. The taste was not really there for me and it had the consistency of cheese instead of jello. I will say, maybe I ordered the wrong food item since they were advertising tortas and birria tacos more than anything else. I will come back to try new things and because of the service. read more

First time at this spot. Visiting from San Diego and I am glad to have found it. Great authentic food. Carne Asada burrito was delicious. Friendly staff. Walkable from several hotels. No alcohol but not a big deal. Highly recommend when in the area. read more

Tortas Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

After taking a walk through old town Pasadena we followed the most amazing smell. We discovered Tortas Mexico. While we weren't ready to eat, we decided we wanted to return and experience the amazing food. We ordered chips, salsa, guacamole and salsa verde. For our meals, we gad the Birria tortas and beef tacos. Amazing. The owner suggested menu items for our next trip to them; we will definitely be returning. Plan on getting there early as they stay busy and close at 8pm. They do open for breakfast as well. read more

Good fresh Mexican food. Great for breakfast as well. Quick service and a nice family that owns it. It is our go to in Pasadena for Mexican food. The only issue is parking. read more

Ordered the wet burrito and got food poisoning . I been severely sick the past 12hrs would never come back . Mind you this is supposed to be an authentic Mexican place but the tortilla was shite as snow , uncooked & covered in choppy mystery sauce?? read more

I found this place last year and had to find it again. This place is a good as it gets when it comes to good food. Chilaquiles: 10/10 Crispy/soft deliciousness Refried Beans: 10/10 Not filled with oil. Light. Delicious Pork: 9/10: Deliciousness. Marinated greatly Service: 10/10 read more

Tortas Mexico - Chilaquiles Verdes con Cesina - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I first came to Tortas for a burrito because I needed a vessel for my orange sauce that a friend brought me from the Bay. I ordered a carne asada burrito to-go, which was made quickly enough and was a good size for the price. The guy who took my order was friendly. I opened up the burrito when I got home to add my sauce, and I was pleased by the ratio of meat to beans and rice. I dumped the sauce on, wrapped it back up, and dug in. Pretty tasty burrito, and I think it was around $10. Some weeks later I decided to try their namesake--the torta, so I ordered one with meat cooked in a way I haven't had on a torta before: the Lomo Torta. I can't say the meat was amazing on its own, but combined with the other fresh ingredients of the torta, it tasted as good as it could have that day. Although delicious, I would probably try something other than a burrito or a torta on my next visit, but I definitely recommend both of the items I tried to anyone who is curious about them. Also, don't come here for atmosphere. The place is tiny and the outdoor seating is only in an alleyway. read more

Tortas Mexico - Carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Friendly small shop with delicious menu. Owner and staff are hardworking and kind serving a nice variety of authentic Mexican dishes. Sauces were perfect spice level and tasty! Price point is reasonable for Pasadena CA. read more

Treat yourself to some of the best tortas in Pasadena. Don't skip the agua fresca! Beautiful decor for pictures. Female owned

I was looking for tacos in Old Pasadena and found that it was hard to find tacos that weren't inflated in price until I stumbled upon this gem. Tortas Mexico is a couple of blocks away from the energy of E Colorado Blvd. With a single taco at just a little over $3, this place was fantastic for a little savory pick me up after some shopping. I got the campechanos and carnitas tacos which came with two piping hot tortillas. There were generous servings of protein and really the hot tortillas made me so happy in all of their warm softness. Restaurant is pretty small with a few tables and some bar style seating by the window. Perfect place for a quick bite. read more

Tortas Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Pasadena - I always go out of my way to come here because it's the best Mexican food in the 626. We have a lot of good Mexican food in SoCal, and this place stands up against the competition! I've had their tortas, tacos, enchiladas, and plates - and every single item is sooo good. Everything tastes very fresh and their rice & beans are delicious. Additionally, their customer service is amazing. The guy who usually works the front register is so friendly, and happy to answer any questions you have about the menu. Yes, it's in Old Town, so the prices are nominally higher than other similar restaurants. but I find the price is comparable to other small restaurants in the area, and it's absolutely worth it to support this mom & pop shop. Please go support this local business! read more

Carne asada burrito 10/10 - tender and crispy steak. Delicious tortilla. Hot and medium salsa were perfect. Service 10/10 - kind and attentive Can't wait to come back read more

I ordered food for pick up from here. I ordered a combination meal- Al Pastor, beans, and rice. The food was okay and have a really good portion for the price. I do however have to say that their Al Pastor is missing some flavor. The Al Pastor looked like Barbacoa meat and there were just huge chunks and a few were that were just shredded meat. I'll have to come and try it again. So far, for me, it was okay. My co workers however got the Tortas and said it slapped. So maybe I'll just have to try other things in the menu. read more

I really love this place, but don't forget to ask for cheese on the hatd shell tacos. Nice people. Reasonably priced. Tastes good. read more

Tortas Mexico - I really love this place, but don't forget to ask for cheese on the hatd shell tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Wanted to try a new place and I'm grateful that I came across Tortas Mexico! Enjoyed my chicken enchiladas with rice and beans. The guy who took care of me was very friendly and the service was great. read more

Tortas Mexico - Chicken Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

The worse food I ever had I got a chile relleno burrito and a carne pastor burrito for my coworker, first they wrote chile relleno on the wrong burrito so my coworker ate the wrong burrito second of all the apastor burrito was Carnitas, third the burritos were disgusting, fourth the prices $36 for two burritos.... NEVER again read more