Ben Gutierrez
I’ve been coming to this hidden gem for years, and I think it’s finally time to let visitors to Pasadena in on the secret: the food here is absolutely delicious!
Everything on the menu is good, but my go-to is always the barbacoa con consomé. Every now and then, I treat myself to a bowl of their menudo — and let me tell you, it’s the best I’ve ever had. It’s clean, flavorful, and you can taste the love that goes into making it.
The spot is located inside a liquor store, which might throw some people off, but don’t be intimidated — it’s completely safe and welcoming. There are about four tables if you’d like to dine in, but I usually grab my order to go. They don’t sell drinks themselves, but the liquor store has everything you need.
I highly recommend this place to anyone craving authentic, homemade flavors. Just make sure to call ahead for store hours and to confirm they have what you’re craving that day.
… moreTony Ramirez
Love the barbacoa and consomé. A little hole in the wall inside a liquor store. Fast service and delicious food that melts in your mouth. Underrated gem in Pasadena.
… moreAnthony Solorzano
IYKYK kind of place! This gem is hidden inside a liquor store and serves a great birria and consomé. That’s what I usually go for. They also offer other Mexican breakfast options like chilaquiles and huevos rancheros. Mom and pop vibes for sure.
… moreEli Showalter
The birria is so juicy and tender. The soup was so flavorful yet felt light and fresh with the cilantro added in there. The folks behind the counter was very generous and kind. Will be back!
… moreGeorge Rodriguez
Best menudo in Pasadena. I always get it to go and add hominy at home, the way I like it.
… moreNate Smith
The sort of hole in the wall you kind of dream of finding, Mendez Restaurant occupies the back corner of Super Liquor with just a counter and a few tables. They have a limited menu of breakfast items, tacos, chilaquiles, menudo, but what they specialize in is Barbacoa, slow cooked lamb served with consomé (broth) plus salsa and tortillas. Recommend the chilaquiles and barbacoa combo plate.
… moreGuillermina Fuentes
Barbacoa and Menudo are heavenly, I know this place for about 15 years and haven’t try any other than Barbacoa and Menudo because I’m still loving these 2. It’s great, like no other places…
… moremartha julia Gorgeous
Little hole in the wall best birria de barbacoa …I recommend it. Get take out.
… moreWilliam Roper
Inside a liquor store. I go for the Birria de Borrego (by the pound). Very tasty!
… moreIsaiah Nuño
Consome de borrego is why i go. Its the only place i know of. And its FIRE FIRE. LIKE THE HABANERO SALSA.
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