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Old-school taquería famed for crispy potato tacos highlighted by the Los Angeles Times. Family-owned since the 1980s, it remains a quick, satisfying stop near the Arroyo.
Tacos packed with meat, fish tacos, birria & mole plates
1 W California Blvd #211, Pasadena, CA 91105 Get directions
$10–20
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