We have the best and authentic Mexican food in Pasadena, CA. Our specialty is Poblano-style dishes. We offer a variety of tacos (al pastor, carnitas, asada, chicken, fish, and chicharron), tortas, birria, menudo, pozole, and much more. ACO ESPECIAL A SOLO $1 – martes y jueves solo $1 Tacos al pastor, Carnitas, Asada, Pollo, Pescado y Chicharron. Sábados y domingos tenemos Birria de chivo, Menudo y Pozole. Desayunos. Ofrecemos catering y Taquizas para Eventos Especiales. We also offer catering and taquizas for any special event. TACO ESPECIAL A SOLO $1 – martes y jueves solo $1 Tacos al pastor, Carnitas, Asada, Pollo, Pescado y Chicharron. Sábados y domingos tenemos Birria de chivo, Menudo y Pozole. Desayunos.
Hours
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 548 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: (626) 589-5104
Website: http://fondadonajuliapasadena.com/
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Reviews
Recently, after a visit to the post office in Pasadena, I suddenly craved menudo. A quick Yelp search led me to a nearby family-style Mexican restaurant, conveniently located across the road from Vallarta Supermarket—what I consider the best Mexican grocery store in Southern California.
When I arrived, it indeed felt like a family-run operation. The cashier doubled as the chef, and while her English was limited, my Spanish is still a work in progress, so communication was a bit challenging. Unfortunately, they only serve menudo on weekends, so I settled for two carne asada tacos and a fried chicken combo plate.
The tacos arrived first and were, at best, average. The corn tortillas were hot and soft, served with onion, cilantro, and cooked beef. However, the beef wasn’t well-marinated, leaving the overall flavor light and unremarkable. Acceptable, but not memorable.
The fried chicken combo was a letdown. It came with rice and fries, but the chicken itself was over-fried. The exterior was crispy but hard and dry, while the interior meat lacked juiciness and flavor. The batter wasn’t handled well, as much of it fell off. A simple coating of cornstarch could have made a significant difference.
The fries were forgettable, and the rice, though moist, was overly wet and devoid of flavor. Overall, the plate felt rushed and lacked care—a sad dish on what was otherwise a beautiful California autumn day.
One of the most authentic Mexican restaurants I’ve came across in California
Price per person: …
Service: …
If you haven’t had the Menudo you must try.
The steak picado is also delicious with a generous amount of servings.