50 Best Mexican Restaurants near La Crescenta Montrose

“Think of this like a permanent taco stand - it's all about the food. Most folks take out, there are a few tables here to eat in. Parking lot attached. The birria particularly tasty, but honestly all of the tacos and burritos we've gotten here are delicious. If you want take out tacos, highly recommend!“

“I recently had lunch at Baja Fresh and had a fantastic experience! I ordered my go-to, the Baja chicken burrito with a side of delicious Cholula salsa. The restaurant was clean, the staff were friendly, and the food was delicious. It was one of my favorite lunches in a long time - I highly recommend it!“

“Amazing journey of flavors!“

“Now this restaurant… fireeeeee. The atmosphere at night is my favorite! The food was delicious I couldn’t get enough of the spicy tuna rice cakes. The aguachiles are FIREEEE it’s the right amount of spicy. The margaritas pair well with their dishes. I look forward to trying their lunch menu! I will be back.“

“Food was great our server Dominique was great!“

“So glad my daughter and I stopped here. We each had breakfast burritos and they were excellent. Not only delicious, but big. We both tried the hot salsa and liked it. The atmosphere was very inviting. The service was the best I've received in a very long time. The server was very attentive and sweet. The cook came out and asked if we were enjoying our meal. He was interested in our feedback. We both decided we would be back even though we don't live in the area. It was definitely worth the effort of finding parking. Don't pass this place up
PS, the cook let us try the birria. That's what I'm ordering next time. Yum“

“Absolutely loved this place. We will definitely be coming back. We got Citrus Salad, Carne en su Jugo & Carnitas Wow, just Wow!!!!!“

“When I tell you this place is incredible… on every point! Food amazing, atmosphere is such a vibe, service and staff are so welcoming and accommodating and QUICK!

We ordered the following for 3 people and were stuffed and had plenty of leftovers:

- chips and trio of salsa: I am still mind blown about the variety of salsas, the flavor complexity, the range of spice and ingredients in each. 10/10

- squash blossoms (forgot to take picture): so delightful, stuffed with a cheese mixture and the perfect consistency and crunch on the fried blossom. 10/10

- 3 mole plate: loved trying the different mole options, my palate is not quite as seasoned when it comes to mole so I favored the “traditional” sweeter brown mole. Would just get this one next time (forgot what they called it) 8.7/10

- carne asada plate: an assortment of Oaxacan cheese, grilled cactus, beans, mole enchilada, and the most tender, flavorful and juicy steak. Just wow 10/10

Churros: omg…. Just omg. Melt in your mouth churros, most DELECTABLE Mexican dark chocolate to dip them in… I dream about these 10/10

This is now our go-to Mexican spot. Such an elevated take on our traditional Mexican food outings. Prices were very fair especially for the quality and ambiance of this places picking up a to-go order as we speak.

It’s worth noting that we went with our friend who was born in Mexico City and has had the best of the best Oaxacan food and she was floored by this place!“

“best food and customer service 🥰“

“It was me and my girlfriend’s first time, and the wonderful cashier did not shy away from answering in full detail what her favorite taco was! Needless to say, we knew all the options and left very happy. Fire food and fire drinks. 11/10 would come back.“

“Great dining experience! You know you made the right choice for a restaurant when you continue to witness a steady stream of "regulars" pouring in, not to mention lots of others. I look forward to working may way through their menu on my many anticipated future visits!“

“Delicious food and drinks!!!“

“Joselito’s is such an amazing restaurant! I had, probably, the best carnitas dinner and chips and guacamole (made fresh to order) I’ve ever experienced. A must go to whenever in the Tujunga area.“

“Spicy jalapeño cocktail 🍸💕“

“Love the people and food is amazing!!“

“Wow, I stopped by today because I saw this on my IG story...and this place was amazing~!!! the chip and salsa is soooo good! chips are so crispy and the salsa is on point!!! i got the fish taco, which was pretty big and tasted great! then the main dish was the Kabob burrito (beef)...it was huge and tasted so good! i've never had a kabob burrito before but this was amazing...it comes with garlic sauce, mild, and hot. the Jamaica fresca was also good too~!!! parking is free in the lot out front...Juan (owner) is super nice and I'll be back again~!!!“

“BEST Mexican food EVER!!☆☆☆☆☆ It's Always great seeing Roy every time I walk in that door! I reminisce the mid 80's when I was first introduced to his establishment by a mutual friend. The atmosphere is great, the staff is awesome, the food is simple, consistent, and always tastes great! Honestly, I was Very upset when Roy said he was going to close after so many years... but I'm glad he changed his mind! :) L'Abeja truly is a gem to the community! Not only does your great food warm our bellies, but also our hearts!♡♡♡ Btw, I recommend everything on the menu!“

“atienden muy bien los meseros son muy serviciales todos y la manager pregunta si todo esta bien estan al pendiente en todo momento muy buen servicio“

“Yummy food. Good customer service. Very nice people“

“Desde san francisco vine a probar este restaurant y lo recomiendo 100% toda mi familia de 9 personas se fueron enamoradas de Jesús fue el mesero un gran mesero. Muy buena calidad todo bien calientito, Erick fue el host muy amable parece el dueño se asegura que todo esté en orden nombre me fue enamora gracias @cafe de olla mil gracias“

“I got the breakfast burrito with chorizo. First off…It’s moderately priced at around $12 and comes w/ fresh chips and salsas. The tortilla was soft and the burrito was m/l size compared to other restaurants! It was cheesy, savory and delicious! I will be back for this as I’m already thinking about it again.“

“Super delicious amazing food and service is great“

“Fantastic food and great service“

“I have tried tamales from different places and I always go back to this place that's about 15 miles from where I live (but it's worth the drive). I took one star off only because sometimes it has a bit too much dough, but other than that, the tamales are amazing.

Parking: Small parking lot“

“Perfect for these dog days of Summer.“

“the fish is fresh and yum. not flakey fish.“

“Place is great, good service portions quality and service.

It’s hard to find a place that has seafood burritos and I’m excited to try the 6$ breakfast burrito..

Vegetarian options: There are good options, labeling on ingredients for beans and rice could be emphasized for lard and chicken stock.“

“This was our first visit to El Metate. I was impressed with all the menu options. The service was excellent , and the food was delicious.“

“The Giant Margarita, and the Big Bertha Wet Burrito are Great recommendations.“

“Excelente servicio y muy buena la comida“

“Hands down, the best Mexican food in the area!! Favorite dishes include Carnitas (soooooo good) Chile Relleno (they make it the right way) Enchiladas Suizas (full of flavor)“

“Absolutely a must visit and repeat visit if you live here! Everything was amazing. Our waiter was so friendly and everything is freshly made. Good portions, exciting menu, and great happy hour selection. We didn’t get a picture of our food lol we were too busy eating. Outside/inside seating and decorated beautifully. Support, support, support they deserve the business!

Parking: Smaller shared parking lot but it moves easy, and people respect that spots are for the businesses

Kid-friendliness: Family friendly“

“Great food and a friendly staff. It’s my go to for Mexican food whether I’m dining in or taking out.“

“El Mejor Mexican Restaurant en Pasadena california. 100% Recomendado Everything is Super delicious also I recommend The breakfast Burrito Number one in L.A. 1000 Estrellas de Exelencia *****************************“

“We ordered tacos, Pastor and Carne Asada. Let me just say I wasn’t expecting much flavor considering the area but it didn’t disappoint! The tacos were delicious ? The outside eating area is very clean. The customer service was great. We will definitely be back again. Good luck to this business!

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible“

“Wow, Frijolitos VIP at Tacos Los Desvelados promises a culinary experience like no other.“

“Family pack (4-Burgers 4-Fries 4-Cokes around $35)
My husband likes the chicken fagita plate
Reasonable prices.

Parking: None

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Excellent in all ways if DELICIOUS food and a cocktail is your pleasure...one of them anyway. SENSIBLE 💡 Don Miguel IS the master atmosphere creator.. SALUD 🥃🙏🏽🌹“

“Homemade food, like our grandmothers do, that's the food of this place. The beef soup tastes authentic (this is not sewn), it is delicious. The service is very good, the place is small but good, I invite you to visit this place and enjoy a meal as if it were made at home.“

“I've been coming here since I was a little kid. The food quality is top notch. This is the place to get the best Mexican food in Glendale. The carne asada burrito is a staple. With some lime and green salsa, the burrito is scrumptious. The workers are very friendly and I believe they are a family. It is a humble little restaurant with great food. Parking can be tricky and seating is limited, but the food is worth it. Always fresh and tasty. That hasn't changed in 20 years.“

“I've going here since the early 90s and it tastes exactly the same as it did 30 years ago.....delicious! At many Mexican food places you always end up picking large pieces of fat or gristle from the carne asada, but never at Casitas! The charbroiled taste of the meat really sets them apart from other taco joints. The burrito ranchero plate can feed two, and the serve yourself salsa bar is always on point. The cashiers are always so damn nice too! I hope they're open forever!“

“The cutest Mexican diner. My friend and I stumbled upon it while looking for a place to eat before the Magic Market at Heritage Square. Get the wine!! It’s a giant pour for 5.50! The tostada was pretty good and the queso fundido, too. Not enough tortillas to match the toppings, but that’s probably better for my belly anyway ?. Lovely atmosphere and staff. May these sorts of places live forever. Happy birthday to me!“

“This place is amazing. The chicken tacos were very tasty. I was attending GrowthDay Live at the Alex Theater and this is conveniently located nearby. It's also close to the Brand Plaza Hotel. The service was excellent. Very friendly and even remembered my order when I went in a 2nd time (I mentioned the tacos were tasty, didn't I?). I have to eat gluten free. There are several gluten free options (including the chicken tacos). The price was also extremely reasonable. I highly recommend stopping by and eating some tacos (or anything else on the menu).

Dietary restrictions: There are several options for gluten-free. I am very allergic to wheat. Even the smallest amount can make me go into an allergic reaction. I had no issues at all.“

“I was told this place was good by a group of friends. I was invited to a Torta with Carne Asada and was very impressed by the quality. It's very authentic food , flavor packed Mexican food a 2am hits different.
I definitely want to go back!
The area is a little tight and parking isint the best and it is a little sketchy at night around there“

“Great tacos , Tortas and Quesadilla ... inexspesive priced good food for Pasadena... and the location.. perfect for a quick nite snack or coming home from work or a nite out... 👍🐷🐮🐔🌮🌯🥙😍😍😍😍💋🌛“

“Parking: There’s about 12 parking spots available with one handicap parking. It is a shared lot so parking isn’t always guaranteed

Wheelchair accessibility: Restaurant is floor level so no difficulty entering or exiting“

“This place is fantastic! Great food, outstanding price, and great customer service. I challenge anyone to find chips & Guac for under $10 in this neighborhood and Guac Daddy starts at $6. Don’t miss out on their chicken Al pastor! And I much prefer a California burrito over a traditional one, so definitely worth a try. The food is ready quickly and their sauces rule, red being my favorite!“

“Delicious 😋 carnitas ,, very friendly family,, they make you feel welcome 🙏🏻,, I recommend MI CASA MÉXICANA 😋 for their delicious 😋 food loved the beans ,, tastes like my mom's“

“Mariscos Za Za Za is a hidden gem that transports you to a seaside paradise without ever leaving the city. This outdoor eatery boasts a beautifully arranged layout that creates an intimate and inviting atmosphere. From the moment we arrived, the friendly staff went above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience.

The menu is a carefully curated selection of seafood dishes that complement each other perfectly. Each bite was an explosion of flavor, showcasing the freshest ingredients and expert preparation. The ambiance is truly special; it felt like we were dining in a friend's backyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a relaxed vibe.

Must-tries: Don't miss the tostada bonita and the burrito camaron – both were absolutely delicious!

Mariscos Za Za Za is a must-visit for seafood lovers seeking a unique and unforgettable dining experience. I can't wait to return!“