Went back to this location 5 years after we first visited Yuca's in LA (near Griffith). It was just as good and it was excellent. I was worried when I saw that the menu had expanded quite a bit and there were too many options and I thought they might have gone downhill in the expansion. But it was wonderful and everything was as I remembered it! My highlights are 1) the tortilla which is just perfectly structured, floury, not overly chewy or anything like that and 2) the simplicity of just having meat and beans in a burrito, which was just fantastic. top 5 burritos ever for sure. Please go! read more

Yuca's Pasadena - the tortilla is just PERFECT - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I'm a decades-long patron of the Los Feliz Yuca's on Hillhurst Ave and have eaten many many many of their famous asada burritos, back from when they were $3.95 a piece. Over the years, the quality has remained, and I will still keep a-coming, even though they're about triple the price. Should they be? They're not very big, there's no sides. . . and LA is chock full of amazing, low-priced authentic cuisine from the southern America countries. Well, bite into an original Yuca's asada burrito and you'll understand. It's become an LA staple, like Zankou's chicken, and their prices reflect that. (As well as, I'm sure, rising costs over the years). And it makes $12 burrito sense. I've only been to this Pasadena location once, and I have to say: these look and smell like those beloved burritos, but they don't taste the same. It may behave been an off-day in the kitchen, but the recipe has been so consistent, I doubt that. They didn't have that deeply satisfying dimension of flavor, and frankly seemed frustratingly bland. I even tried to add the salsa and jalapeños (that comes on request) to liven it up - but no, I got a dud (well, a few duds in this batch. We got the Asada burrito, bean and cheese burrito and asada bowl). I'll try my local Yuca's again, but probably not the Pasadena branch . . . I'd rather test my luck with a random LA taco truck. I'd give it 3 stars, but not at full price - so sadly it gets 2 today. read more

I ordered an Asada Torta and I got an "Asada" something on a hot dog bun. I was excited to try this place but left disappointed. We also ordered a Burrito, that was okay. Not the worst but not great. For $12.50, I expected an actual Asada Torta. Not a rip of of a torta read more

Yuca's Pasadena - "Asada Torta" - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've been enjoying Yucas since 1989 when I moved to Los Feliz. The owners are friendly and they have a great product line on their Menu. Their smiling father, who is now gone, mother, and the "two girls" handled crowds from their still going, tiny shop. I was jazzed when I saw them open another shop in Pasadena on fair oaks. Everything is delicious and fresh, the burritos and tacos are always "jugoso" and napkins are in order, especially if you eat slow! Yucas has remained a constant in Los Angeles which naturally has changed over the decades, I don't get over to Los Feliz often but always happy to see Dora and Margarita at the Pasadena location. Mom is still at it in Los Feliz from what I hear. Super nice people who work in Pasadena. This is a treasure of a place. Do yourself a favor and go enjoy a treat, very limited outdoor seating but since it is raining I just say my in my car and enjoyed my Two heavenly tacos! Great place, food and people. read more

Yuca's Pasadena - Menú - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

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It's great to finally try this place I've heard many great things about this place especially about the original one . So happy that they have one in Pasadena since I'm out here very often. Everything taste amazing . I got to chat with the owner margarita such a wonderful soul . Definitely highly recommend this place. The ceviche was my favorite . I will definitely be back more often read more

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So happy to have them locally after always visiting them at their original little hut location! The cochinita pibil is delicious and is great in tacos, tortas, burritos, breakfast burritos, and the breakfast plate! I also enjoy their tacos and tortas de asada! read more

I'm usually a Carne Asada burrito guy, but someone told me that Yuca's has an excellent burger as well. I finally tried it out and I will never doubt that person's words ever again! I like a no frills, old school double cheese burger. Yuca's delivered. The patties were well seasoned without being too salty and cooked perfectly. It was so tasty and juicy. The burger had everything you need and nothing else. It's just the patties, cheese and bun together in perfect harmony. It was quite possibly a perfect cheese burger! read more

I order carnitas nachos, my bf ordered carne asada burrito. Let me just say the meat was juicy and tender. The beans wow!!! Fair prices and food quality was great and fresh. Don't forget to add your salsa on the side . This will be my go to spot ! Sorry I didn't get a picture I was too hungry! lol next time read more

I wanted to like this little corner location but I had the worst Torta de Milanesa in my entire life at this restaurant! $8 and something for chopped onions, tomatoes, lettuce and the breaded steak. Nothing more. No beans, no sour cream, no avocado, no cheese, no jalapeños not even salsa!! Just a plain dried torta in a hotdog bun. The steak was really dry to were it was difficult to chew. This is like a low budget meal that I can simply make at my house. After taking that picture, I couldn't take another bite so I ended up tossing it away. By the time I took the first bite, I was long gone from the restaurant since I travel a lot for work or else I would of spoken to someone in charge. I might of gotten the wrong item since their reviews are pretty outstanding on here but then again, the meat was just poor quality in opinion. I will be driving right passed this location the next time I'm in the area. read more

Yuca's Pasadena - Torta de Milanesa in a hotdog bun. - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Very good tacos. Small family owned set of stands. Nice people. Highly recommend. Aaa

Terrific smashburger! As good as Goldburgers. The fries at Yuca's are slightly better than Goldburgers, so that gives then the edge! The Diet Coke is also perfect. read more

I think they made a mistake on their sign. Should read Yuck's not Yuca's I appreciate the history, but... american cheese sllices in the burritos!! tasted like a hybrid burrito-burger and def not in a good way, as if... Do they also put pickles in the tacos?! Not ordering to find out. I really, truly don't understand the good reviews this place has. The food was BLAND and skimpy. They're also stingy about giving you salsa, which the food desperately needs. Summary: Big on the hype, over-priced and no taste or value! read more

Always get the carne asada burrito and it always hits right! Sad to see Mamma passed away, I spent years being served at the OG yucas... will miss her greatly. read more

I ordered two cheeseburgers and cheese fries for pick-up through Yelp, which was an easy and straightforward process. My order was ready within 30-45 minutes and upon arrival, Yuca's was relatively busy. Parking was a bit tricky since Yuca's shared the parking lot with another business, but I luckily was able to find a spot. Both of the cheeseburgers and cheese fries were okay. Nothing special about them stood out to me, so I was a bit disappointed after getting recommended this by a YouTube channel. All in all, the food was all right. There is not much for me to review as I didn't find anything unique about it. read more

Tried the Machaca Burrito today w/green salsa. No changes. Cost $11.50 plus tax and tip. Was it worth it? The shredded beef (Machaca) was plentiful and fresh & juicy. The pintos were well cooked--a little al dente, which I like. Pico de gallo salsa inside was fine, but I needed more. The green salsas were in those very small plastic containers. I needed twice that much. Maybe they'll give more (for free) if you ask. I didn't ask. Overall, I thought the burrito was good, but not great. The beef needed more seasoning and flavor. I liked the pinto beans, but I didn't like the tortilla much. Not enough chew, but it was fresh. Overall, I enjoyed the burrito, but for $11.50 I expected a bit more. I shouldn't say this--a sortof local place and all--but I think the barbacoa burrito at Chipotle [SoPas] is as good or better for a slightly lower price ($11.05). Mostly because they'll give you a lot of good salsa, including their corn salsa. The barbacoa is pretty well seasoned too. I have eaten at Yuca's before. I've tried the Cheese Burger (good, but not great) the Chili Cheese Dog (good) and a Pibil Burrito. I liked it and it was well-made but I'm not a fan of that seasoning taste profile. All the food I've tried at Yuca's has been fresh and well-prepared. But nothing I've tried has really WOW'd me. The people working there have always been nice and friendly to me. So I'll round up to 4 stars. read more

I was so hungry that I immediately wolfed down half of it. This is always the case for Yuca's delicious food! read more

Yuca's Pasadena - Half of a Cochinita Pibil burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Great burgers, my go to when I'm not feeling the in n out line or a smash burger. Not open super late so usually best for lunch

First time here. How disappointing. The pollo torta was the worst torta I've ever had. Not to mention overpriced at $10.50. How do they stay in business? . read more

My new go to place in Pasadena for tacos. Meaty, tender, fresh, great salsa. What more can a taco lover ask for? Yucatan - right up at the top of Mexican States as far as cuisine is concerned!! My 1st visit - I'll definitely be back. read more

Smallest torta I've ever seen from an "authentic" Mexican shop, that also tastes quite plain. I think I even got overcharged? For over $12 with not even a place to sit, I'd expect the size to be double or the quality to be amazing . read more

Socorro is the best. Love the food service and cleanliness.. been going here since 1978. The daughters are great.

Here's the deal: If business or someone puts a menu on google and when you get to the actual business the prices are different, it's understandable. prices change, no problem. HOWEVER, if a business puts a menu over the cash register and displays prices and charges you MORE it's not cool. As customers we have no idea about the markup until we get the bill, so regardless of how much of a mom and pop store you are, the cost of your products must match your advertised prices. read more

It's hard to find a good Mexican food spot in Pasadena that's authentic. Menu is plentiful with authentic taste, however the things we ordered were subpar at best. An hour before closing, was probably a bad call on my part but as a business you got to hold your standard through and through. Food was cold except the tortilla and bread, food seemed under seasoned and ingredients didn't seem today fresh. Possibly left out all day or day old. The only saving grace to make the food edible was their red salsa, the green salsa was watered down and needed salt. I just wasn't wowed and wish I went to Chipotle instead for the price, and at least it would be seasoned enough to my liking and portion would be more substantial. With that said I rather support a mom and pop shop, so writing this was tough. Maybe it was a bad day or bad time, but our dollars are also hard earned. read more

4.5 stars. Carnitas taco, burrito and quesadilla are very good. A little pricey but at least it is good. Look forward to trying other items. I like how I can buy my lotto tickets at the very close liquor store while I wait for my order. read more

Food is very good. Haven't had something I didn't like here. The service is always good too. They are all very friendly

Love the Machaca Burrito with avocado! They have excellent rice and beans too! I'm so glad they are in Pasadena. We were in need of an authentic Mexican food restaurant! The women who own and operate this restaurant are so sweet and I can tell they really are passionate and love their customers. Parking can sometimes be a headache because they share the lot with a liquor store but if you are patient you can find some! Also it's free parking which is difficult to find in Pasadena! read more

First time visiting this Yuca's... I think they close around 8pm. I had gone to the original location many years ago. I was determined to try the signature family recipe cochinita pibil burrito. The staff was cool and let us try a small sample of that pork and also of the machaca. My bro and I both thought the flavor in the machaca (juicy, tasty, sinewy shredded beef w tons of flavor) was good. Staff said his favorites were the machaca and the carne asada. We got one of each burrito, split in two, some tortilla chips and guac. And I must say, their red sauce to me, frikking delicious. Def going back here often! read more

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Love the asada fries! The chipotle sauce gives them a smoky delicious flavor with a little kick. Highly recommend them.

I can only base my review on the two experiences I have had with this establishment so far. The first time, I had the chicken tacos, which were okay, although seemed to be lacking in flavor. The second time, I had the chicken burrito with black beans and mozzarella cheese. This was much more enjoyable on its own, with more flavor. The nice man who took my order suggested I have samples of their salsas, and I gladly obliged. One was a green salsa, and the other was a fiery red salsa. Both were flavorful, but the red salsa had an immediate heat that the green salsa did not have. Definitely utilize the salsas if you enjoy some spice. I had a jamaica to drink with my burrito, which is always a good idea, and didn't disappoint. I look forward to trying many more things from this place. Be aware that seating is limited, due to the location, but there are some places to sit, if you want to enjoy your meal al fresco. It's adjacent to the liquor store, so head's up that if you are sitting at one of the tables by the entrance, you'll encounter customers getting beer, or teenagers getting Vitamin Water, and maybe even people taking advantage of the Bitcoin ATM that's apparently inside (?!?) read more

Yuca's Pasadena - Pollo burrito! Tried both salsas, both delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

Yummy! Good service and nice staff! Delicious burritos, will be returning with my family.

If you live in the Pasadena area you have to try this place. Tony Hawk did a food video here. The Burger was good but on the small side. For a normal guy, I would suggest a Double Burger. The French Fries were Outstanding. They have a light batter which gives them a crunch. Can NOT go wrong. Here. The lady (owner) was Super Friendly & polite. I will be back to try more of the menu read more

Yuca's Pasadena - Yucas - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

We have driven past Yucas many times in the past and finally stopped by to give it a try. This is a small storefront where you order at the window and then there are a couple of tables in the parking lot to eat at if they are available. The menu has a Yucatan influence. Today we focused on the tacos and choose a Pollo, Carnitas, and Conchinita Pibil. Each taco was wrapped in two corn tortillas with fresh pico de gallo. The pollo and carnitas tacos were good but not extraordinary. This was probably our fault because eating at a location with Yucatan influence means we should have focused on dishes with ingredients and tradition originating in the Yucatan. We realized this when we bit into the conchinita pibil taco. The seasoning was delicious pointing to how we need to amend our ordering approach next time we come to Yucas. The menu is extensive and we will take care to make better choices when we return to Yucas in the future. Yum! read more

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Craving Mexican food, I stumbled across this place on Yelp so decided to give it a try. Ordered carne asada burritos, pork burrito and cheeseburgers for the family. Kids thought the burgers were BETTER thank shake shack. The burritos were pretty good too. I am glad I found a new place when I crave Mexican, and super glad it's soo close. I'm sorry I judged you on your curbside appeal, your food is amazing! read more

I've been coming here time to time and usually get the burrito. Ordered Al pastor torta today and wish I didn't. The torta was not in a traditional bread and wrapped in a small baguette like roll. The portion was very small and the meat was cold. They recently jacked up the price and came to their senses and brought it down slightly but their quality and service came down significantly over the past few years. read more

I pass by this place often. Today, I finally decided to give it a try! Parking was a little challenging! I ordered the carnitas nachos. It had a lot of meat and was delicious ! My husband ordered the carne asada burrito and it was only so so; a little disappointing! It was rather small and not much flavor! Will I return? Maybe!!! read more

BOMB Carne Asada nachos! Loaded toppings on fresh thick real Mexican chips. Toppings included, cheese, asada, beans, onions, cilantro, and a mild guacamole sauce. My only concern was that the cheese is not melted, but I can live with that because everything else made up for it. Salsa roja and verde with equally tasty, loved them both. Parking on the street, quick fast service, will be back for Friday night cheat meals. read more

Yuca's Pasadena - Carne Asada nachos - Mexican Near Me - Pasadena, California

First of all, let me tell you I was blown away at how delicious the simplest burrito was. I ordered the pork and carne asada burritos for my crew and myself and we all loved it, excellente! The tortilla was amazing, not typical and the insides so yummy. It is not every day that I am surprised as most foods are so generic and commercialized but Yuca's was amazing. The Horchata was light and not overly sweet and I could tell that old traditional recipes are alive and well. Thank you for delivering true South of the Boarder taste right here in Pasadena. Gracias! Five Stars! read more

Food was really not tasty and poor quality! They charge for small things and the service was a bit grumpy. I really wanted to love but will not be going back here read more

It's National Burrito Day..... I've been going to Yuca's for 35+ Years, their food is Simple, Consistent and Delicious....though some items like Tacos I think are pricey so I always end up with Burritos and Tortas! New location and same fast friendly service, it's National Burrito Day so let's get it on! Chile Verde ($6.50) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yucas-pasadena?select=StHyBDgIlYT0cACFdBxl6A&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg For those not in the know this is your typical Mexican Burrito, Meat, Beans & Salsa.... that's why they are smaller then the typical Burrito in the U.S. they are NOT filled with rice. Nicely cook piggy with green Chile's and Onion's, I'm a frijolero and just love their Beans https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yucas-pasadena?select=UpLTNRd9ehrCTt86FzaXJg&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg ask for either Salsa Roja or Verde and enjoy! Cochinita Pibil ($6.50) https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yucas-pasadena?select=UpLTNRd9ehrCTt86FzaXJg&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg Piggy, Beans & Salsa Cochinita Pibil is a Specialty from the Yucatan and these ladies do it well https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/yucas-pasadena?select=UpLTNRd9ehrCTt86FzaXJg&userid=mXl8GMozjLoraG7PyFHWkg I think the photos speak for themselves so come on down to Yucas and tell Dora that Pancho sent you! www.yucasla.com read more

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I've had a lot of mexican food in my day and I can say this is by far one of the best. I got a carne asada bowl, thought it was going to suck by how it looked, but it was absolutely amazing. It is on the pricier end, but definitely quality ingredients. Parking might be a little hard but if you call ahead and pick up, just put your blinkers on, no one will mind! read more