I think they've shut down their business, there were newspaper taped to the windows and door was closed during business hours.
Brian Scherr
Bar feel. Ordered things off the menu did only to be told product is not available.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Tracy Turner
This is the first Mexican Restaurant I dined in when I moved to Pasadena. Their breakfast and lunch specials are always superb. This is one of the historical Mexican Food places in the Oldtown Historical District.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard G.
Me and coworkers went out for drinks after work and had dinner at another place across the street. We were not satisfied and decided to pop in for 1 beer. The place is cozy and not too busy. But we want to support local businesses, especially long established ones who now have to fight the big new restaurants like cheesecake factory. The staff read super friendly, attentive and always ready to assist. The owner prepared super nachos, guacamole dip and chips and salsa. Food was amazing! Wish we stopped here first. Going back With our other coworkers real soon. Thank you El Toreo!
Cheeseburger the G.
This place is amazing the food, portion size, and price are all great. It wasn't crowded at all which is surprising considering how good everything was! I had the Don Raul Special that included beef that was delicious and melted in my mouth. If you are in downtown Pasedena I highly recommend this hole in the wall!
Stephanie F.
I stopped in for a quick snack today, and got 1 carne asada taco. I was given complimentary chips with two salsas, and my taco came with homemade potato chips. I had a great experience and will be back to try the carnitas :)
Nikki Polites
10/10 we were in from Pittsburgh for the Rose Bowl and Carlos was incredible, his cooks and employee Matthew showed us such hospitality. Legit the best authentic Mexican food we’ve ever experienced. If you sleep on this place you’re missing out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chorizo Con Huevos, One Burrito Carnitas, Taco, Birria Taco Plate
Colin B.
I live in Pasadena and work two blocks from El Toreo Cafe. Didn't even know it was here! I went over and ordered the Carnitas burrito ala cart. Comes with complementary chips, pico, and onions and cilantro. Dude, this carnitas burrito was huge and only cost $12.07 out the door. Comes with rice, beans, cheese, onions and cilantro inside. Will definitely be back! Shout out to Jason for the great customer service. Not sure what these people are talking about with the one or two star reviews, this place is great!
Priscilla C.
Delicious and authentic food and friendly service! We had menudo and birria and it was excellent. One of the few cute and cozy "hole in the wall" restaurants in the area. 10/10.
Daniel D.
It's a little hole in the wall that's bigger than it looks from the outside. The booths were clean and comfortable. Our server was really nice to us and made us feel welcome. The carne asada burrito was amazing and more than enough to feed two people. It's a massive burrito so be prepared to bring home leftovers. The tortillas chips were good too even without the salsa.
We had some pretty great birria tacos (with guac, rice and beans) and chicken enchiladas -- and at a great price, especially for Old Pasadena.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Erica Salzman
What a cute little place, right in old town! The food was delicious, affordable and our waiter was so kind. I appreciate how the chef honored all my weird requests (burrito with no tortilla or rice, on top of veggies) and came up with a beautiful plate for me. I will definitely be back.
Mike Riddle
The Guadalajara Taco is still great. I have been dining there since the seventy's watching the entire area improve and evolve around Parsons.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco
Liliana G.
Food is ok, not great. The service was great. My only issue is that it is too dark and it needs deep cleaning it smells like urine.
Christopher S.
Was in the area and noticed this place brought the family and gave it a try it was well worth it , the food is amazing service was great and inviting, drinks are good and the price is good for the quality of food you get portions are good as well . A must try
I think they've shut down their business, there were newspaper taped to the windows and door was closed during business hours.
Bar feel. Ordered things off the menu did only to be told product is not available.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
This is the first Mexican Restaurant I dined in when I moved to Pasadena. Their breakfast and lunch specials are always superb. This is one of the historical Mexican Food places in the Oldtown Historical District.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Me and coworkers went out for drinks after work and had dinner at another place across the street. We were not satisfied and decided to pop in for 1 beer. The place is cozy and not too busy. But we want to support local businesses, especially long established ones who now have to fight the big new restaurants like cheesecake factory. The staff read super friendly, attentive and always ready to assist. The owner prepared super nachos, guacamole dip and chips and salsa. Food was amazing! Wish we stopped here first. Going back With our other coworkers real soon. Thank you El Toreo!
This place is amazing the food, portion size, and price are all great. It wasn't crowded at all which is surprising considering how good everything was! I had the Don Raul Special that included beef that was delicious and melted in my mouth. If you are in downtown Pasedena I highly recommend this hole in the wall!
I stopped in for a quick snack today, and got 1 carne asada taco. I was given complimentary chips with two salsas, and my taco came with homemade potato chips. I had a great experience and will be back to try the carnitas :)
10/10 we were in from Pittsburgh for the Rose Bowl and Carlos was incredible, his cooks and employee Matthew showed us such hospitality. Legit the best authentic Mexican food we’ve ever experienced. If you sleep on this place you’re missing out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chorizo Con Huevos, One Burrito Carnitas, Taco, Birria Taco Plate
I live in Pasadena and work two blocks from El Toreo Cafe. Didn't even know it was here! I went over and ordered the Carnitas burrito ala cart. Comes with complementary chips, pico, and onions and cilantro. Dude, this carnitas burrito was huge and only cost $12.07 out the door. Comes with rice, beans, cheese, onions and cilantro inside. Will definitely be back! Shout out to Jason for the great customer service. Not sure what these people are talking about with the one or two star reviews, this place is great!
Delicious and authentic food and friendly service! We had menudo and birria and it was excellent. One of the few cute and cozy "hole in the wall" restaurants in the area. 10/10.
It's a little hole in the wall that's bigger than it looks from the outside. The booths were clean and comfortable. Our server was really nice to us and made us feel welcome. The carne asada burrito was amazing and more than enough to feed two people. It's a massive burrito so be prepared to bring home leftovers. The tortillas chips were good too even without the salsa.
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We had some pretty great birria tacos (with guac, rice and beans) and chicken enchiladas -- and at a great price, especially for Old Pasadena.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a cute little place, right in old town! The food was delicious, affordable and our waiter was so kind. I appreciate how the chef honored all my weird requests (burrito with no tortilla or rice, on top of veggies) and came up with a beautiful plate for me. I will definitely be back.
The Guadalajara Taco is still great. I have been dining there since the seventy's watching the entire area improve and evolve around Parsons.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Taco
Food is ok, not great. The service was great. My only issue is that it is too dark and it needs deep cleaning it smells like urine.
Was in the area and noticed this place brought the family and gave it a try it was well worth it , the food is amazing service was great and inviting, drinks are good and the price is good for the quality of food you get portions are good as well . A must try