Mexican restaurant · West Central
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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.
Ramen restaurant · Downtown
Rich tonkotsu ramen, gyoza, and sake in a casual spot.
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Supermarket · South
Upscale grocery offering organic foods, trendy smoothies, and prepared meals
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Hot dog restaurant · Downtown
Loaded bacon-wrapped dogs & fries with unique toppings
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Grocery store · Mid Central
Filipino market & deli serving lumpia, adobo, and turon.
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Cafe · Pasadena
Artisan toasts, sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and housemade baked goods.
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Hamburger restaurant · Pasadena
Charbroiled burgers, breakfast burritos, BLTs, and pastrami.
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Furniture store · Downtown
Handcrafted furniture, lighting, decor, locally sourced & sustainable
Restaurant · Downtown
American chain offering sizable portions & signature cheesecake
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New American bites crafted from market ingredients
Italian restaurant · Downtown
Italian farm-to-table fare; pasta highlights include torchetti, bucatini
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