El Metate

About

Mexican, Seafood, Cocktail Bars

Price Range : Under $10 ($)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 12 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101

Phone: (626) 229-0706

Work Hours

Mon 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am-10:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am-10:00 pm
Sun

Business info

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    Health Score
    95 out of 100
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    Vegan Options
    Yes
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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    Yes
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
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    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Attire
    Casual
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Good For Dancing
    No
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    Alcohol
    Beer & Wine Only
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    Good For Happy Hour
    Yes
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    Free
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    Has TV
    Yes
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    Drive-Thru
    No
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    Caters
    Yes
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    By Appointment Only
    No
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    Has Pool Table
    No

Reviews

  • RobD F.

    star star star star star 19 July 2026

    Came here based on the reviews and was pleasantly surprised. Food was delicious, service was great and the Micheladas were on point!

    Felt like it was family serving us. Will definitely come back here when I'm on Pasadena again!!

  • Franklin M.

    star star star star star 12 July 2026

    The place is a hidden gem on a side street along busy Colorado Blvd. I was hungry and I wanted fast food but not from a corporate restaurant. They have all the popular goodies but I settled for a bean & cheese burrito which came with a tiny salad and complimentary chips and salsa. The burrito was very big and had a perfect flavor, some restaurants can mess up a simple dish but not this hole in the wall.

  • Maria S.

    star star star star star 9 July 2026

    I was born and raised in Mexico, and i can confidently say this is the best Mexican food place in Pasadena. The mulitas are an absolute win and the staff is super friendly. I am so happy we found El Metate!!!

  • Javier M.

    star star star star star 29 June 2026

    This Mexican restaurant is a true family owned, authentic, diamond in the rough in Pasadena! It is right next to the ice house comedy club and walking distance to the new hotel Constance. The El Metate has a world famous Molcajete that is better than any molcajete jn Mexico! It's a Sizzling tray full of carne asada, cactus, chicken breast, fresh cheese, and oh so delicious molcajete salsa. If you are itching for good old fashioned Mexican food run by the nicest family, visit El Metate for the best Mexican food in town!!!!

  • Joshua C.

    star star star star_border star_border 22 June 2026

    I got the asada burrito. It was whatevers. I don't really like burritos that are loaded with both beans and rice. But without being bias about that I still don't think the burrito was all that. It didn't taste amazing and there wasn't that much on the plate either. It came with a few leaves of lettuce.

    There are unlimited tortilla chips and dip though so that was a definite plus. It comes with a free side of salsa and everything after costs 50 cents but the sauces on the side are unlimited so you can use that to dip.

    Overall I would give this place a 3.5

    Food - 3
    Ambiance - 3
    Unlimited chips - 4

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