50 Best Mexican Restaurants near La Crescenta Montrose

“Amazing place to eat homemade Mexican made from scratch food,
The azada tortas and tacos de pastor and chorizo are my true favorites,
Awesome personal and very friendly,
A most try when you're in the covington area, passing by or working near highly recommend,
Thank you“

“All the food was outstanding. The raw fish and seafood was unbelievably fresh and aptly paired with elevated fresh flavors. The tostadas reminded me of Contramar in Cdmx, but even better (dare i say).

The atmosphere is beautiful, has a massive garden space, scattered lighting, copious succulents. It feels like an escape right in LA. The service is warm, personable, efficient.

Definitely worth the trip and such a great find.“

“Just tried MIRATE Restaurant the food was amazing! Definitely worth checking out if you love great flavors.“

“best food and customer service 🥰“

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

“Had the bacon breakfast burrito. It was off the charts delicious. The burrito was all about quality. First, Im almost certain the tortilla was freshly made. It was light biting through warm butter soft and tender not doughy. Then there was this gentle crispness from the bacon and potatoes. Absolute culinary perfection. I will be coming here often. Its a small but quant and comfortable restaurant with plenty of seating inside and outside. They also have clean and comfortable restroom“

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

“This is a go to place for our family. Consistently good. We get takeout more frequently but the times we have eaten there have been nice. There is a little covered patio in the back with more tables. The service is fast and friendly. Love this place!“

“Delicious food and drinks!!!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“This place is great! The food is delicious, and more importantly, the customer service is excellent. The staff is very attentive and makes you feel welcome. The prices on the menu are reasonable for the quality you get.
It’s located inside a shopping center, which makes parking convenient, although it can depend on the time of day. The bathrooms are clean and well maintained.
If you’re around the Eagle Rock area, this will definitely be your spot. They also serve Mexican food, which is a big plus.
I definitely recommend this place!“

“Spicy jalapeño cocktail 🍸💕“

“Food was great our server Dominique was great!“

“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“

“Perfect for these dog days of Summer.“

“Love the people and food is amazing!!“

“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!“

“We have been going to Don Cuco’s for many many years!!! Family celebrations are always fun & tasty !!“

“Love the Place, Will join again“

“Fantastic food and great service“

“This food is great! Got a plate of carnitas and chile verde with extra habanero and it did not disappoint. I have a very high tolerance for spicy foods and I told them I wanted it to be extra spicy. The chili verde was not only very spicy but the meat itself was so good. I am sweating while typing this review. When I heard the blender in the back, I knew it was them blending in peppers for me. I’ll probably never get it this spicy but trust me I will finish my plate 🤣.
The carnitas are cooked to perfection. No complaints at all. I will be back and thank you again for making my chili verde muy picante!
(I’ll be sure to get it as is next time lol.)

My only complaint is the rice and beans portions. I wish it was more but they did put a good amount of proteins on both plates nevertheless, that won’t stop me from being a regular.“

“Great food and service. Salsas were amazing.“

“Best Mexican food I've ever had.The Chile Colorado is amazing. As great as the food is, the service is even better. Lourdes is a gem. She is the definition of great service. Friendly, attentive and knows the large menu very well. Look no further for than Amigos Restaurant for great Mexican food.“

“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“

“Visiting Pasadena for a gaming convention and Grabbed some late night Al pastor and also some chicken and potatoes tacos and with their salsas…. It is heaven. Doin’ it right, here in Pasadena at Colorado and Altadena“

“This place was highly recommended. I had their carne asada burrito 🌯. It was a generous portion of fresh meat, rice & beans. The red salsa made it tastier. I had to save half for later as it was filling. Will definitely return!“

“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.“

“Stopped here after visiting the Museum of Death. I was surprised it wasn’t very busy. The service was quick, and the food was hot, but I wish there was salt at the table. My only suggestion is to treat solo diners a bit nicer. My server wasn’t rude, but I could tell I wasn’t a priority because I was by myself. Overall, the food was presented beautifully, the prices were reasonable, and I was served quickly. Happy with my experience here.“

“Authentic Mexican food. Best Magaritas along with good music and service“

“Hola buenas tardes, para agradecerles su donativo en especie de las 10 cajas de pañales y las toallitas húmedas, Dios les bendiga grandemente primeramente en sus vidas y en su negocio. Reciban nuestras oraciones desde la Casa de Descanso del Anciano de Poncitlán.“

“Absolutely the best brunch 🤩“

“I liked to think of this as my secret neighborhood spot for tacos and burritos, but it looks like it’s not so secret after all and everybody loves it.

The food is awesome and really affordably priced. The service is great and quick. I recommend Taco Fiesta highly.“

“Love this place! We have been here before a few times and are always satisfied with anything we order. This time we decided not to break the bank for Valentine's day. And it was the perfect choice! The Guacamole and chips is a must. Everything we got was very yummy but the star of the show was the Guacamole and the baja shrimp 🍤 tacos 🌮 😋!! I like the vibes here and the service is on point. If there is only one negative it's parking.“

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

“Very good food and friendly service“

“I've always enjoyed eating here and the guys and ladies that work here have never got my order wrong..until today. But when I took the food back to have the error corrected I was met with a swift resolution, hot delicious tacos and even a free soda for my troubles. This is the spot for great food and great customer service!“

“got the Grande Macho Burrito and few tacos. The food was good, the burrito was good, the sauce on top was ok. Tacos were good. Overall food was good 4/5 and the service was great 5/5. I would recommend it. I will be back to try other stuff.“

“Amazing good Mexican food and bomb micheladas !!“

“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 went here for lunch after the access hollywood tour and I had the carnitas tacos. I’m a carnitas snob and these carnitas were the best I ever had!“

“La birria está muy rica ...!!! (chivo) RECOMENDADO!!!“

“Here’s a review of three items I tried! (Prices subject to change.)

Pastrami Taco ($6.50)

Perfect taco bite for breakfast! Crispy pieces of pastrami & a sunny-side-up egg give you a mouthful of flavor.

Mushroom Taco ($8)

Even if you don’t eat meat or are fasting, Tu Madre has some great vegetarian options! The mushrooms were soft, packed with pickles, & didn’t feel like a cheap meat substitute.

Quesadilla + Chicken ($15.50 + $4.50 protein)

The quesadilla itself is plenty for one person or to split between two! The cheese inside is creamy, the chicken is tender, & the cheese on the outside is crispy. It almost feels like eating a pizza slice. The portion size for this price is amazing, & it includes sour cream, guac, & pico to dip your quesadilla in.“

“I visited Zarape for the first time and it happened to happy hour. I was blown away by how good their chicken tacos and guacamole tasted! I definitely want to explore more items in their menu, especially their margaritas.

Special shout out to kindest and most helpful waitress, Bella. She went out of the way to make my experience worthwhile. I’ll definitely become a regular!“

“Excellent service Armando the waiter is the best ❤️❤️❤️very hard working people and friendly loving atmosphere.“

“Tasty Food.“

“👍 good food and nice people“