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No-frills Pasadena standby for late-night tacos—al pastor, asada, and fish—praised in LAist’s Northwest Pasadena taco survey. Busy, affordable, and deeply woven into the neighborhood’s everyday eating.
Homestyle Mexican tacos & burritos with outdoor seating
502 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103 Get directions
$10–20
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