The adobada (al pastor) tacos are delicious and authentically Mexican!! And the freshly made tortillas make all the difference. My favorite salsa is their salsa macha. So good. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Taco, Adobada Taco
Eddy De La Cruz
Great service, great food, great prices. Few places like this exist today. Definitely a gem. Parking is rough so be prepared to either pay or spend time looking for a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Adobada Burrito
Josh Baltazar
The parking was a mess and with all the outdoor dining it was just a tight space but lots of cool little places. Anyways inside the restaurant wasn’t too busy. I ordered a adobada mulita and an asada taco. My friend ordered 4 different tacos. The corn tortillas were hella tasty and fresh while the meat was seasoned really good. Overall it was great tacos.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Adobada Taco
Peach Fuzz
Didn’t take a photo because I ate my burrito too fast. Best mushroom (hongos) burrito I’ve ever had. Also the medium guacamole is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsas, Guacamole
Luis Mendez
I went to buy tacos and a very rude older woman when ordering my food had no professionalism or politeness and when she received my food she almost threw it at
Service: 1
Barndi Kim
I was excited to finally try Tacos 1986 but what a disappointment! I ordered two Al Pastor pork tacos and a medium guacamole and chips. The taco was filled w dry, almost burnt chips of pork that turns to powder when I chewed. The guacamole was good and serving was generous for three people but nothing special. And they played the music SO loud that we could barely converse while sitting on the five available stools. I know it’s not really a done-in focused place but I don’t know how the workers stand listening to that volume the whole day!Vegetarian options: Two vegetarian options
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Guacamole and Chips, Guacamole
Khadejia
The most amazing Tacos in LA & lovely customer service! Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J C
Carne asada taco was on point very flavorfull meat hand made tortillas very good guacamole parking sucks other than that would definitely
Came here after being blown away by the tacos 1986 in Toluca Lake. Was excited to get to eat again here in Pasadena... but am upset with how horrid the food is. You can tell the food is not fresh. The tortilla is hard and cold. The meat is burnt and old. I'll never eat Tacos 1986 again.
A taco joint with lots of potential but just lacking in lots of ways. I know imma catch a lot of smoke for saying this, but damn.. it's mad hard finding some quality value tacos here in Pasadena. Back in San Bernardino I could walk out the door and there'd be a taco guy down the street or a taco joint at the shopping center on the other block that cooked up the BEST tacos at the best price, out here though... idk about all that lolI had walked by here several times but never gone in because of the reviews on Yelp. Well, today I decided to finally give it a shot see what's up. The service was poor, I hate walking into a place and having to awkwardly figure out the order process while employees just stare at or ignore you. After minute or two an employee finally greeted me and took my order, I was the only in the restaurant. An adobada and asada taco took about 5 minutes, definitely longer than I expect from any taco joint let alone one with no other customers. I watched as they made their tortillas handmade so I gave them the benefit of the doubt bc I know you can't rush good food. However, once I got the food was let down even further. All I could taste on both tacos, especially the asada, was the tortilla. I love the taste of a fresh handmade tortilla but when I'm biting into a taco I should taste many more flavors other than tortilla and avocado. The reviews are accurate and I'm glad I gave it a try, but I won't be back.
Kieran Sandhu
Unfortunately, I did not enjoy the tacos here. They tasted awful and I had to spit out several pieces of meat which were unchewable. Tacos shouldn’t be so hard to get right but clearly they are. Possibly the worst tacos I’ve ever had. The server behind the counter was friendly at least.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Vy L.
First time trying out this place and I love it!!! Fresh tortilla was the highlight of this place. Definitely try the mushroom taco. Service was quick and friendly.Parking on the street is fine.The only thing about this place that might bother you is the lighting here. Very bright white light that makes you feel a bit awkward dining cuz everyone who walks by can see you.
The adobada (al pastor) tacos are delicious and authentically Mexican!! And the freshly made tortillas make all the difference. My favorite salsa is their salsa macha. So good. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Taco, Adobada Taco
Great service, great food, great prices. Few places like this exist today. Definitely a gem. Parking is rough so be prepared to either pay or spend time looking for a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Adobada Burrito
The parking was a mess and with all the outdoor dining it was just a tight space but lots of cool little places. Anyways inside the restaurant wasn’t too busy. I ordered a adobada mulita and an asada taco. My friend ordered 4 different tacos. The corn tortillas were hella tasty and fresh while the meat was seasoned really good. Overall it was great tacos.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Adobada Taco
Didn’t take a photo because I ate my burrito too fast. Best mushroom (hongos) burrito I’ve ever had. Also the medium guacamole is
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsas, Guacamole
I went to buy tacos and a very rude older woman when ordering my food had no professionalism or politeness and when she received my food she almost threw it at
Service: 1
I was excited to finally try Tacos 1986 but what a disappointment! I ordered two Al Pastor pork tacos and a medium guacamole and chips. The taco was filled w dry, almost burnt chips of pork that turns to powder when I chewed. The guacamole was good and serving was generous for three people but nothing special. And they played the music SO loud that we could barely converse while sitting on the five available stools. I know it’s not really a done-in focused place but I don’t know how the workers stand listening to that volume the whole day!Vegetarian options: Two vegetarian options
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Guacamole and Chips, Guacamole
The most amazing Tacos in LA & lovely customer service! Highly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carne asada taco was on point very flavorfull meat hand made tortillas very good guacamole parking sucks other than that would definitely
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Asada Taco
This place is delicious it deserves more
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Tacos, Pollo Perron, Salsas, Adobada Quesadilla, Adobada Mulita, Asada Burrito, Asada Taco
Came here after being blown away by the tacos 1986 in Toluca Lake. Was excited to get to eat again here in Pasadena... but am upset with how horrid the food is. You can tell the food is not fresh. The tortilla is hard and cold. The meat is burnt and old. I'll never eat Tacos 1986 again.
Restaurantji Recommends
Best Tijuana style tacos ever.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsas, Quesadillas
A taco joint with lots of potential but just lacking in lots of ways. I know imma catch a lot of smoke for saying this, but damn.. it's mad hard finding some quality value tacos here in Pasadena. Back in San Bernardino I could walk out the door and there'd be a taco guy down the street or a taco joint at the shopping center on the other block that cooked up the BEST tacos at the best price, out here though... idk about all that lolI had walked by here several times but never gone in because of the reviews on Yelp. Well, today I decided to finally give it a shot see what's up. The service was poor, I hate walking into a place and having to awkwardly figure out the order process while employees just stare at or ignore you. After minute or two an employee finally greeted me and took my order, I was the only in the restaurant. An adobada and asada taco took about 5 minutes, definitely longer than I expect from any taco joint let alone one with no other customers. I watched as they made their tortillas handmade so I gave them the benefit of the doubt bc I know you can't rush good food. However, once I got the food was let down even further. All I could taste on both tacos, especially the asada, was the tortilla. I love the taste of a fresh handmade tortilla but when I'm biting into a taco I should taste many more flavors other than tortilla and avocado. The reviews are accurate and I'm glad I gave it a try, but I won't be back.
Unfortunately, I did not enjoy the tacos here. They tasted awful and I had to spit out several pieces of meat which were unchewable. Tacos shouldn’t be so hard to get right but clearly they are. Possibly the worst tacos I’ve ever had. The server behind the counter was friendly at least.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
First time trying out this place and I love it!!! Fresh tortilla was the highlight of this place. Definitely try the mushroom taco. Service was quick and friendly.Parking on the street is fine.The only thing about this place that might bother you is the lighting here. Very bright white light that makes you feel a bit awkward dining cuz everyone who walks by can see you.
The mushroom burrito is phenomenal! 5 Stars!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5