Menu – HomeState
HomeState offers a menu of breakfast tacos, brisket, queso, frozen margaritas, spicy palomas, drinks, and house-made tortillas, and genuine hospitality.
Mitch K
If you’re from Texas and you’re living in Cali and you miss those really good tacos that are in places like San Antonio, then this place is for you. I was very homesick and the burritos just don’t do it for me. So was so happy to find some tacos like these. Overall, the tacos here are just as good as those back in Texas. They are simply excellent and so tasty. Love this place.
… moreShark Toof
Incredible staff and vibes!! What a treasure to to the community. Generous portions. Delicious and fresh. Had the Emo and Chicano Batman tacos. Fantastico!!!! Mucho Gracias
… moreSteph Couvrette
Not cheap but the tacos are so good if you’re looking more for Texmex than Mexican street tacos. The guac was super good, very lime-y. The beef taco was my favorite. The crispy potatoes were fantastic and what I wish all fries were like. Don’t sleep on the chocolate chip cookie with salt! The home made sauces are a good addition to the tacos. Everyone that works here is very friendly.
The outdoor space is so nice and the staff are super friendly! No line when we came around 6:30 but there was a small line when we left.
… moreHannah Seilhan
Ahhh quesoooo – REAL Texas queso – finally!!! As a native Texan in the LA area for almost 15 years now, I’ve scoured SoCal in search of a decent queso and never really had much luck until my Yelp friends told me about Homestate! The queso is legit – creamy with an excellent balance of cheese and peppers/onions etc and savory smooth flavor! And their breakfast tacos are lovely too.
Queso is a big deal in Texas – you’ll find it on every menu in every Mexican restaurant and even in restaurants that don’t serve Mexican food! It’s a heavenly dip made of cheese and peppers and sometimes various meats get thrown in. For Texans, queso is a comfort food. So when I moved to LA, it was definitely one of the (very) few things I missed about Texas bc you just don’t see it on the menus here in LA.
After hearing about this cute little spot from several Yelp friends, I finally came in for some breakfast tacos on Mother’s Day and had a great experience! The staff are so friendly and they even gave me a beautiful flower to celebrate the holiday! Excellent service!
We tried the Blanco taco and the Trinity taco – both delicious. The Blanco taco is a veggie taco with eggs, cheese and mushrooms. Hubby loved it. My Trinity taco came with eggs, cheese, bacon, and potato. I loved it and would definitely get this again.
They serve the tacos with two sauce options in bottles on the table – red and green. The green was fresh and mild and I loved it. The red is spicier and also decent.
I especially loved that they discuss the ingredients and farms and suppliers they use on the menu – everything is truly homemade with minimal ingredients- and their homemade flour tortillas are just lovely.
The owner is herself from Texas and it shows in her delectable Tex-Mex cuisine and the cozy, country, welcoming vibes! Prices are moderate and pretty standard for the area. They have an inside seating as well as a cute patio and a small parking lot (or free street parking).
I’m absolutely thrilled to be able to grab some true Texas comfort food when I need it – I’ll definitely be back for more of that queso!!
… moreChris Yanke
You will love this place!! Texas temperature and Mexican flavor combined to create a California dream!!
Hand made tortillas!! But the breakfast tacos won me over!!
I had the trinity! Bacon, Eggs, Cheddar, and Potatoes with the green sauce!!!! So perfect
The hibiscus limeade is a beautiful addition and the tangy aftertaste makes me want to drink more and more!!
The service is incredible! Come by and try the other breakfast tacos!!
… moreLuke Wahl
An ideal Mexican breakfast bank! There’s all the right stuff here, eggs, seed oil free fries, delightful juices, and fun staff. We seven made a great time with flavor filed tacos and coffee from nextdoor. One easy recommendation, bright and tangy Arnold Palmer, tacos for days!
… moreAnne-Marie Colwell
Well, I’m glad I finally tried Home State but I won’t go again. I used to come here when it was Lincoln and I’ve always loved the location. It’s still great atmosphere with a nice patio and a good indoor space. The coffee was good. Salsa was tasty. That’s honestly all the positives – the tacos were surprisingly boring. Eggs, beans, cheese, meats. No wow in any of the ingredients and they were not exactly assembled in any creative way. We tried 4 kinds of breakfast taco plus their one kind of cookie and it was all kinda – meh. Sad contrast between the great surroundings… and these mediocre breakfast tacos, served fast food style.
… moreKimberley Fuller
We went here on a Sunday morning around 9am and was pretty busy in outside seating but we got a spot. We got 7 tacos and a coffee and was almost $50, which we initially thought was pretty expensive but the tacos were pretty large and very filling. The tacos were really good, the salsas were also very tasty!
… moreErik Olsen
I think this restaurant is an excellent addition to the neighborhood. It’s fun and festive. The tacos are delicious, but in the three times I’ve been there so far, they have been served cold. They individually wrapped them in foil and clearly they sit around for a while before they are served. They are also not cheap. But overall it’s a great place for lunch or breakfast.
… moreInnovative Constructions
Great food great tucked away, restaurant that serves tacos, burgers, coffee and drinks and the service is also fantastic in Pasadena. I had a very good experience. The coffee tasted fantastic and the two tacos that I ordered were really tasty. I will definitely go back to eat there not out I found this place.
A Big yes to recommending this place.
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