Could be the best steak I've ever had. Everything else was delicious as well. The service was also excellent.

Here's an update - I've dined here MANY times since my last review, - at that time Mercado Pasadena had just opened and I mentioned 'spotty' service. Since that ONE time, I've had nothing but FRIENDLY service and it is still hands down the BEST Mexican or ANY cuisine in Pasadena. Diners like us can certainly tell that the Manager, Glenn, is totally on the ball, and it shows in the efficient service we've all benefitted from. We've had the guacamole with chips - best I've ever had - anywhere. The salads with grilled shrimp, the Chile Relleno, the Tacos, and yes, the most creamy and delicious FLAN in the universe! Well done Chef Jose!

Love the happy hour here. Good tasting cocktails (Flor de Jamaica is our faves), workers are friendly and attentive, and food is very yummy. Our usual happy hour orders are the dos gringas (al pastor tacos), carnitas nachos, Flor De Jamaica cocktails. Then non happy hour order is elote and carnitas plate. They have bar seating, high stool seating, booth seating and patio seating.

Came here for happy hour and loved every bit of it! Easy to walk in and opening of indoor/outdoor seating. We ordered: + DOS GRINGAS: 2 Al pastor tacos on flour tortilla - good but just a bit salty + CARNITAS NACHOS: my favorite thing here! Tortilla chips with carnitas, beans, queso, guacamole & pickled veggies. Perfect for sharing. I used to go to Mercado a few years back and forgot about the happy hour until now & will definitely be visiting more!

We've finally found an upscale Mexican restaurant serving amazing food, with fine ambiance, and terrific service. Even though the restaurant is located on Lake where parking can be difficult, there is ample parking in public lots behind the restaurant. My friend enjoyed her salad that did not, I repeat, did not come out of a bag. I had the chili relleno, perfect in every respect. The guacamole is fresh. Good guac is so hard to find and the chips are homemade. Great experience!!!!!

Overall, we liked this restaurant. We went here during happy hour and got the cheese quesadilla kids meal and a few different types of happy hour items including a lobster taco, carnitas tacos, and Tostaditas de Tinga de Pollo. All of them were good, but nothing that special, especially when compared to the price. We also got their happy hour margaritas which was also just okay. There was nothing to complain about and the service was good, but with so many other good restaurants in the Pasadena area, I'm not sure I would go here again. Nonetheless, it's still a very good restaurant and worth a try as you might like it more than I did.

I'm obsessed with their guacamole, and their el verde mocktail. They have a nice happy hour, and all of their food is so good. Their chicken mole is sinfully delicious. Fun place to hang out with friends on the patio, or a date night inside.

Samantha provided such a sweet and attentive time for us thank you so much!! The food was delicious, we had salads, elote, al pastor cauliflower and aguas frescas. We loved the food so much we even ordered two dishes to go, and saved room for dessert their mango sorbet and flan. Everything was very authentic and flavorful but an elevated version of your traditional Mexican dishes. Spices, produce and fish were extremely fresh you can taste the quality ingredients. The restaurant itself is decorated very cute and was also tidy clean :) highly recommend!

This place is in a great location, among many shops and restaurants in Pasadena. The vibe is trendy with great Latin music and casual vibe. We stopped by for a quick bite and drink and we loved the service. The bartender was friendly and attentive and recommended great options. I really liked their happy hour options at a great value such as their ahi tuna tacos. Definitely returning for a fun time.