Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

Mexican restaurant · Chapman

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

Mexican restaurant · Chapman

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155 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107

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Traditional Mexican cantina with specialty margaritas  

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155 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 Get directions

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155 S Rosemead Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107 Get directions

+1 626 449 4193
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"Tacos come in all shapes and sizes at this Pasadena restaurant, which has been a staple in the neighborhood since 1977. Order tacos Yucatan style with achiote seed paste for something special, or try their taco salad with chicken or steak. However you choose your tacos, don’t miss the cocktail menu filled with quenching drinks like the Fresca, made with Cazadores Blanco, orange liqueur, agave, and lime juice." - Vox Creative

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7 Best LA Bars & Restaurants for Mexican Food & Margaritas | Eater

"This Pasadena staple since 1977 hits all the Mexican high notes — with everything from fajitas to seafood enchiladas to molcajete on the menu — and that suits its loyal customer base just fine. For the buffet, come at lunch or for Sunday brunch, or stop by the weekday happy hour. Of course, you won’t want to fill up at Margaritas without getting one to sip on. Frozen, on the rocks, rimmed with salt, dusted with spice, you can have a margarita here many ways. For Taco Tuesday or any day, there’s the Fresca, a refreshing combination of Tequila Cazadores Blanco, orange liqueur, agave, and lime juice." - Vox Creative

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regis kwong

Google
I’ve driven past Margarita Mexican Restaurant on Rosemead countless times but never stopped in until this Cinco de Mayo. Our usual spot, El Torito, was packed with a big party, so we decided to give Margarita a try. Despite being a smaller place, the festive energy was on point! A lively mariachi band was playing inside, adding to the vibrant Cinco de Mayo atmosphere. The menu had a solid lineup of classic Mexican dishes, but we went for the fajita for two. The food was decent overall. The beef and chicken were a tad dry, but the rice, beans, and salsa were flavorful and made up for it. We enjoyed wrapping everything in the warm flour tortillas. The service was a bit slow, likely because of the holiday crowd, but the staff was friendly enough. The interior has a great vibe with colorful, traditional Mexican decor that makes you feel immersed in the culture. While it wasn’t a perfect experience, it was enjoyable enough that I’d consider returning to try other dishes. If you’re looking for a lively spot with decent food and a true Mexican ambiance, Margarita is worth a visit.

Anika Malone

Google
Visited for my kid's birthday. When we first arrived, I thought it would be great, but then it took them almost 15 minutes to even take our drink order. They took care of all the people who came in after us, and we had to ask them if we could order. We ordered a combo appetizer platter that was enough for the 5 of us. Our food came quickly thereafter & it was good. I got the camarones al mojo de ajo. It's my second time ever seeing it served with the skins attached. Too bad it wasn't as good as Mariscos Linda. For whatever reason the ajo sauce was served in a cup. Weird. I will say the servings were big and we all left pretty full. Oh, I got a Cadillac margarita on the rocks and it was perfect. It's rare to find a good margarita in west SGV.

Henry and Jax

Google
The service was amazing! The waitresses made it feel very friendly and homey and kept checking on us. The salsa was very good and tasted homemade. I had the flautas and my boys picked out from the kids menu. Would definitely return:)

Brandi Christine

Google
A great place to go and eat! I had horchata instead of a margarita but I will try one next time. The enchiladas were great! My uncle rants and raves about the chips!

Andrew Torosian

Google
Margaritas is a nice, quaint spot that’s split between a restaurant and a cantina, so you can get food and service on either side, which is a unique setup. The service was good, and the staff was friendly and attentive. As for the food, it was okay—nothing spectacular, but not bad either. It’s solid enough if you’re in the mood for Mexican food and want a relaxed atmosphere. Would I come back? Probably not, but I didn’t hate it. It’s worth a try if you’re in the area and looking for something casual.

Walter

Google
Overall great experience! The molcajete Was a hit! Will definitely be back! Family friendly… maybe adding a little music in the background would be nice🎶Thank u , great service/food👍😊

Raquel Medina

Google
It was my first time here. The food, margaritas, and service were amazing. The prices were reasonable, and the portions were huge. I will be back for sure.

Robert Velarde

Google
Visited Margaritas with high hopes, only to find the alcohol overpowering the other flavors in each version of their namesake drink I ordered. They certainly live up to their reputation for strong cocktails, but the balance was off - too much potency, not enough finesse. Left feeling that what was supposed to be a home run was, at best, a base hit. Not a poor experience, but not the standout one I was expecting either. Future visits? Maybe, if they can better harmonize their mix. Three stars for effort and boldness.
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Daryn B.

Yelp
This is based on a DoorDash delivery. I cannot comment as to the staff or atmosphere of the facility. I ordered a combination plate of taco and enchilada. The online menu was somewhat misleading. I ordered both items as shredded beef. The menu asked if I wanted to add rice ( which I did). It asked if I wanted chips and salsa (separate fees) which I passed on. Finally, I ordered a cheese quesadilla as I did not want to risk still being hungry when done. The meal arrived and ohhh the food! So even though it asked if I wanted rice, it was really asking if I wanted extra rice. Both rice and beans were included in the combo meal (as it should be). Also included was a bag of chips and salsa. (Good salsa). I basically ended up with two meals worth of food by playing it safe. It all tasted good (but pricey).
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Katherine N.

Yelp
I've been coming here forever and forgot to add a review. We usually do Taco Tuesdays here sometimes and other times, we have take outs, too. They have specials on both hard shell or mini-soft tacos. For the hard shell, it's just lettuce and cheese with a choice of shredded chicken, shredded beef ground beef , or potato. And for the mini soft tacos, they add onions and cilantro with a choice of grill chicken, pork, steak, al pastor , or spinach. They have something for everyone!! I've tried many dishes here and they do not disappoint!! You can't go wrong with anything you order. They're all delicious!! Two hard she'll shredded beef tacos are perfect for me. I always ask for extra salsa as the taco tuesday tacos do not come with tomatoes like their regular tacos. Today, we also had deep fried icecream for our dessert. It's crunchy shell cracks open when you spoon it with vanilla ice cream and I had asked for chocolate syrup as my topping, but you have a choice of caramel, too. And they add whip cream on the plate. Friendly staff and service is great, and they offer more chips and salsas, too. Thanks Margaritas team for a fabulous service and delicious memorable taco dinner!!
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Nan O.

Yelp
Traditional Mexican atmosphere with touches of a pueblo feel. Service was great. In June, we were there on a weekday just after opening hours and were seated right away and promptly welcomed with chips and salsa. Our waitress was very kind and friendly. We sat in a booth and appreciate the partitions between booths! I ordered the albondigas soup which was tasty. I also ordered a margarita (it's 5 o'clock somewhere, haha) with premium tequila. I did not know it was a Margarita Specials Day until after I already ordered the full priced Margarita with premium tequila. I would have tried the Margarita on their Specials that day which was on an orange placard on the table...curiously flipped it over and there it showed the specials. My friend had asked if they still have the sombrero for birthday greetings. The waitress said she'll have to look since they had put it away and stopped doing that since the pandemic. They had found it and brought it out! So there were a few birthday celebrations throughout the restaurant that the staff helped celebrate with a song, candle on a dessert, and the beautiful sombrero!! Love it! There is a separate dining area where the bar is, separated by a wall from the main dining area. Seems like a nice space for a small private party.
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Shirley S.

Yelp
I am a regular here for a reason. The margaritas at this restaurant are consistently good! Made to perfection. The staff is kind, fast, personable and always accurate. The food is good. Not every dish is exceptional, but certainly good for what you're paying. Pricing is reasonable and definitely competitive. Taco Tuesdays get a bit crowded, but wait times are never long. Parking can be tricky on Taco Tuesday if you arrive after 6-ish PM. The friendly Happy Hour crowd are like the "Cheers" crowd and I absolutely LOVE this about this restaurant. No matter what their rating, this restaurant has tons of regulars for a reason. Seating is ample and the layout is smart. I recommend at least giving it a try or two...or three.

Lorenda E.

Yelp
I used to love going to Margaritas for their lunch buffet years ago. I have order take out also and the service. I had a taste for Mexican food so I came to Margaritas. I didn't get to order any food. After I got the chips and salsa, I was basically ignored. I tried to get the server's attention but he was busy fawning over tables with more than one person. I was on my lunch break and waited at least 15 minutes and left and took my business elsewhere. Very disappointing because my coworkers and I enjoyed going there. Next time it's suggested it will be a "No" for me
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Angie S.

Yelp
Good old Yelp did it again!! "Where do we go and have a good dinner close to where we are?" Then boom Margaritas Mexican Restaurant 4 minutes from where we were.... We knew that was our destination when we saw multiple banana trees surrounded by other greenery like plumerias. Nice. The parking lot is small but many cars could park. Entering the restaurant was deceiving how big and accommodating for large parties. We heard from one customer their Sunday Brunch is AMAZING!! There was no wait and we were seated and attended immediately. The usual tortilla chips and salsa for welcoming us. We ordered small margaritas. Cadillac was the best one... try it! My friend got the camarones a La Diabla and I had the Seafood chile relleno - both were plenty and tasteful. Beans were excellent. Service beautiful and quick. Plates hot. Flan to share - sorry no picture- Price for all about 85.00 for two - Now days, that is a bargain!
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Melvin B.

Yelp
Blandest Mexican food I have ever eaten. I can only praise the tortilla chips, everything else was less exciting than Chi-Chi's.
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Grace M.

Yelp
First time here... ordered the mole enchiladas... it was good! The next I come here I'm definitely going to ask for extra mole sauce. After a few bites the enchilada starts to get dry... because they too the mole sauce on top of the enchilada. It would be good if they added some sauce inside the enchilada too. But overall it was still good. Rice and bean are good too. The strawberry margarita was good too! Service was great. The waiter was in top of it. Ambiance is cool. We went around 3, there was a few people on tables and a few people at the bar. I'm sure this place gets packed later especially during happy hour. I think I read M-F 3-6pm. And they have daily specials. Definitely coming back!
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Wailani K.

Yelp
Their Sunday brunch is a MUST try after church. Everything was so fresh and delicious, we all enjoyed it very much even the kids. Service was great as always.
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Melinda Q.

Yelp
This establishment has been a staple in the neighborhood for as long as I could remember. Service is attentive if the place is not overly crowded, but it can be a hit or miss when it is packed. Food is good and flavorful and the place is bright and festive. The only issues I have are that when you are there for Taco Tuesday and order their tacos, it is filled with 90% lettuce and a little bit of meat versus what it normally would be on any other day. I understand cost-cutting measures but they might as well get rid of the promo then. Parking is also a nightmare since the lot is small and tight, and so many blind spots when you're trying to get out of the lot and on to the main street.
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HoyMay P.

Yelp
Margaritas was packed on a Saturday night. Many large families enjoyed themselves with large drinks and food. A colorful restaurant with many posters on the wall and paper cuts hanging from the ceiling. We called ahead to make reservations for 6 people. They accept reservations for 8 and more. We were lucky and got a table in the bar area. We immediately had beverages with free chips and three different salsas; two of which were spicy. There were several combination orders of beef enchilada, spinach enchilada, shrimp burrito, chipotle chicken and chicken fajita quesadillas. The chicken fajita quesadilla was the largest one I have ever seen. All dishes except the shrimp burrito came with rice and refried beans. The chips and salsas went fast. They brought us another fill up. The food arrived and the plates of food were massive. The food was very tasty. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Good service. It was loud in the bar area. Had we been in the main room it would have been quieter. Tight narrow parking lot belonging to the restaurant. It caused gridlock at times. Not certain where people would park when the lot is full.
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Jules K.

Yelp
Went here Friday the 2nd randomly and I'm glad! The interior is nice, the staff is 10/10, the drinks and food are good. no complaints, posted it on my ig story and people were asking where, cause the food looks amazing ( and tastes so too). starting off with the salsa and chips, salsa flavor was great chips were too. The plates came with all the good sides. I recommend this place for friends or family because there's a room with a bar atmosphere and then there's a quieter room for families or a more low key vibe ( where we sat). :)
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Brian F.

Yelp
Went to margaritas on Saturday night this Labor Day weekend! We were staying at best western inn which is a 19 minute walk! The servers were awesome and very quick! There enchilada combo very good ! The margaritas had a nice kick! Overall this place is great and there servers were right on! Thanks guys! Come on down yelpers!

Casey C.

Yelp
So happy with our decision to try this restaurant! We had the steak fajitas for two and each got a blended margarita. There was no wait, it was comfortable and well-lit inside, the hostess and server were lovely and polite.

Patricia K.

Yelp
This is the worst Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles County and I told them that on my way out the door. This place is a complete and utter disaster. Had I known how bad it would be I would have gone to a liquor store for a canned margarita and gone through the driv-thru at Taco Bell. Taco Bell's food has more flavor than this, and that's gospel truth. The beans at Margarita's are runny and flavorless. The guacamole was not prepared properly. It needed basic spices like cumin, onion, lemon juice. This was overripe avocado with a little salt. The beef enchilada had no flavor. And same with the chicken taco. The salsa is store bought from a jar. But it gets much much worse. Despite the name of the place being "Margaritas" they CANNOT MAKE a margarita!!! Let me give you the details of this saga: 1. I asked for a Gala Margarita "straight up." The waitress said, "Ice?" I said, "No, ma'am, I said straight up. That means no ice." 2. She argued with me. She said "straight up" means "with ice." She's wrong. You can Google this. Here's what Google says: Yes, "straight up" is a bartending term that usually means an alcoholic drink is shaken or stirred with ice, strained, and served in a glass without ice. 3. Okay? That's what Google says. So she asked me, "Do you want it blended?" I said, "Just take the ingredients and shake them over ice and pour it in a glass." (At this point I'm wondering what planet I'm on.) 4. Again she said, "Blended?" So I said, "Sure," thinking maybe to her that "blended" meant all the ingredients together -- or something. 5. So she brings me back this slurry, slushy thing which is 90% ice. I started to get annoyed. I said, "All you have to do is PUT THE INGREDIENTS IN A COCKTAIL SHAKER, SHAKE THEM, AND POUR IT IN A GLASS." 6. So then this guy accompanies her back to the table. He had in his hand a plastic tumbler, about 1/4 full, filled with what looked like dishwater. If this guy had any brains -- or class -- he would have put the margarita in a martini glass (or ANY cocktail glass) and put a lime slice on it. This is how things are done in the real world. Serving a $13.50 drink in a plastic water tumbler is SIMPLY UNBELIEVABLE!!!! 7. I said, "THAT'S the "Gala Margarita?" THAT costs $13.50? Forget it." 8. By that time the food had come -- SERVED WRONG. I ordered guacamole, plus an entree. In a PROFESSIONAL Mexican restaurant, the guacamole comes with the margaritas and then the main course. So I just asked for a box because I was disgusted that I was in a so-called Mexican restaurant and could not order a simple margarita straight up -- which I have ordered in restaurants in this country, in Mexico, and Canada. But I can't get it in this joint. 9. I was kicking myself for not going to El Torito, which was nearby. But it NEVER CROSSED MY MIND that a place claiming to specialize in margaritas can't make a basic, simple margarita straight up. 10. I am going to post this same review on Trip Adviser, Google, any platform I can find. Travelers, in particular, don't have the time to waste on a dump like this that cannot do anything right. Not one.Single.Thing.Right. 11. I wish I could give negative stars. 12. I had a great vacation in L.A. All I wanted was a nice margarita and a plate of good Mexican food before I had to wind things up and get on the road. Had I gotten that, I would have been happy as a purring cat. I would have tipped liberally had the food and drink and service been EVEN AVERAGE. It was HORRIBLE. EVERYTHING was HORRIBLE!!! 13. Not only is this the worst Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles, it is the worst I've been in anywhere, and I started eating Mexican food in Colorado in the 1960's. So I know Mexican food, Margaritas KNOWS NOTHING. It is a TOTAL DUMP!!!!
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Lawrence L.

Yelp
This place has the best Happy Hour. We normally get a margarita, a beer and the appetizer platter. It's enough food for dinner for two light eaters. The margaritas are a decent size. The platter consists of quesadillas, flautas, taquitos, nachos with beeans and cheese and a scoop each of guacamole and sour cream. Their salsa is a little watery but acceptable. The price is right, $26 out the door!
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Juan S.

Yelp
We stopped while in area. We had lunch. We ordered Chile verde and Chile relleno. Food was great, pork was super tender great flavor in salsa verde. The Chile relleno was very good too. Only thing we didn't like was the orchata, unfortunately it's the concentrate and it's not very good. Otherwise highly recommend and we will come again next time we are in area.

Morgan D.

Yelp
The food is great and I've ordered from here several times before and overall have had a great experience except for today. I ordered through the door dash app and ordered a burrito with no sauce, and they put red sauce (which I would have never ordered, if I did it would have been verde) and let the staff know. They kept saying it was me who ordered wrong and basically was saying it was my fault. Even if it was (which it was not, and I have the pictures below to prove it), why not have good customer service and just say it was a mistake on there end. I have attached the pictures below from my order today and previous order, and the order today has no sauce on the receipt. I normally don't review or post stuff like this, but this made me mad and consider not ordering from here ever again even though the food is amazing. Work on your customer service skills.
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Mildred C.

Yelp
I went on Sunday at 2 pm and the wait was about 15 minutes which was not bad at all. We decided to do the Sunday buffet for $27 each and the food was delicious. The handmade tortilla was an added touch and loved the variety of desserts. I ordered a spicy watermelon margarita and oh boy it didn't disappoint(strong but good). BUT....I went with my daughter and she's delicate for food. I asked 4 times for a cup of water which was for my child. The waiter stood in the corner counting his tips and printing some checks. I order a child's plate and again a cup of water. After 30 minutes my husband had to ask the front hostess for a cup of water. He didn't bring the cup of water until her food came out. This made our experience a little sour and we are still debating if we should return.
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Maria U.

Yelp
My hubby and I have been coming here for the last 6 years and we love it. We usually sit at the bar when Nacho is here. He is the best, friendly personable and makes the best margaritas on all the Pasadena area.

Rick P.

Yelp
The food was decent, but the main waiter was very rude, kept rushing us to leave because there was people waiting in line.. He kept picking up our brunch plates before we were done.. Not coming here again.
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Nirosh W.

Yelp
Been here several times with former ex wife and girlfriend great service great hospitality customer service friendly buss6 pace people enjoy the happy hour to would like to go back great foods
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S H.

Yelp
I ordered an expensive crab meat enchilada last night. I specifically asked if their crab enchiladas were made with REAL crab meat. I was told yes by my waitress, this turned out to be a tick answer. What I received was a small amount of real crab meat mixed mostly with big chunks of fake crab (made from fish). I know what real crab meat is, I also know it is very expensive. Margaritas management please note, honestly is the best policy. I have been eating here for years and remember their crab meat enchiladas when they were made with 100% REAL crab meat. Don't pay a fortune for fake crab. So many restaurants want to call fake fish crab "crab". Once the restaurant was renovated, the food has gone downhill and become more americanized and more expensive. I didn't make a scene last night because I was with my children. I will not be going back again though; going forward, I' will make my own REAL crab enchiladas at home, thank you very much!
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Christine D.

Yelp
Lg strawberry margarita was amazing. I had a shrimp taco that was big and delicious. Service was great! It was our first time here. We'll definitely be back.
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Jennifer T.

Yelp
Going down Rosemead Bl, after my visit to the DMV. I spotted this wonderful Mexican restaurant. We were greeted by the staff and were told to sit anywhere in the restaurant. We found a nice booth by the window. Our order was taken and the food came just as fast. There were tortilla chips with a delicious salsa. The food tasted so delicious. What a great find. Plenty of parking in the parking lot

C B.

Yelp
Well here we are again, Margaritas, pasadena. Now 2024. Prices have gone up a bit, plates have changed, I like the look, glad for great wait staff(1/15/24 Yeni). You can get happy hour prices, but you'll need to buy a drink. Recommendations: weekly day specials, ie lunch menu.
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Rudy K.

Yelp
The food is decent. The service is below average. They provided Shrimp Fajitas without tortillas. When asked about it, they offered to give a future credit for flour tortillas. Seriously? Am I going to want some flour tortillas on credit in the future? When asked to speak to a manager, they did not want to get in trouble so they placed us on hold.... Indefintely. The beans and rice ate average quality. The chips are good while the salsa is average. The cheese quesadilla is decent but tough to mess up. The Mole Enchiladas are meh. I ate one and had no desire to eat the other. After ordering from here a few times in the past six weeks, we are probably going to have to find an alternative.
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Andy S.

Yelp
We ordered through Postmates a carne asada burrito and a carnitas plate. The food was cold, but we can't blame the driver because only it's a ten minute drive. The restaurant forgot tortillas for the carnitas plate plus the meat inside the burrito didn't taste fresh. The food seem like it was microwaved, especially considering a small portion of the beans were cold. It's a beautiful spot and maybe the food is better for dine in. Unfortunately, we are not interested in finding out.
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Jillian J.

Yelp
Decided to try this place after passing by it many times and I'm so glad we did! My tacos were delicious. The asada had a lot of flavor and was tender, and there was a lot of it too! The carnitas stole the show though. It was one of the juiciest carnitas tacos I've ever had. Next time, I'll be getting the carnitas over the asada. The rice was great too, and my partner enjoyed his torta. Service was good and they provided plenty of refills and got our order right. Will definitely be back!
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Janine G.

Yelp
Delicious food and great service. We came here with my aunt and two children, and they had a spacious corner table for us, and kids menus with crayons to keep my kids occupied. The server was very patient with my 11 year old's many requests. Tacos were very filling, and my margarita was delish. Great value and family-friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend.

Alicia E.

Yelp
I have been coming to Margarita's for years. My friend and I decided to go there for lunch on a Friday at 11:30. It wasn't too crowded when we got there but became quite busy. While we were talking and enjoying the chips and salsa, we looked over the menu. There was a lot to choose from! Very traditional authentic Mexican food. Anything you are craving is available! We were taking a long time to decide and the waitress was very patient in coming back until we had decided. My friend and I had a lot of catching up so our conversation was important too. Finally we both decided to order from the last page of the menu with the Combination Plates. I ordered a Fajita Chicken Burrito and she ordered the Steak Quesadilla. Both meals were served on hot plates with rice and beans. It was delicious and the chicken was broiled to perfection. There were two small burritos on my plate! I had to take half of it home! My husband enjoyed the rest for his lunch. I really enjoy the authentic ambiance of Margarita's. It is decorated with Mexican realia. We are planning to go back soon for Happy Hour and enjoy some Margaritas.

Susan L.

Yelp
This place is OFF THE HINGES!! The food here is so amazing!! And the portions ARE SO HUGE!! Too bad I live 100 miles from here. Definitely recommended!! And the prices are incredibly fair !!
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Joyce J.

Yelp
We love this restaurant. The wait staff were friendly and efficient. The dishes were tasty and reasonably priced ($10.99 and up). The chicken chipotle was a nice surprise, a little spicy kick, but not overwhelming, came with Mexican rice and beans. It's a nice place for families and couples, even the bar side was pretty chill. The parking lot has several spaces. The buffet is only on Saturday and Sunday, but ordering dishes was also yummy.
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John C.

Yelp
Local go to that always hits home runs. Pretty much anything on the menu is good. I have been going here since I was a child.

Michael M.

Yelp
Great food friendly family ambiance fantastic service. When in Pasadena always make a stop for dinner
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Robbin R.

Yelp
Not the fanciest place but rather consistent, food is good, spacious, great margaritas, bomb hot salsa and good chips, friendly staff, good happy hour menu, daily specials, and plenty of parking. Pre-COVID there would be an abuela making fresh tortillas on Fridays. Damn I miss that. Over the years this place has continued to be a go to place for me and coworkers to gather for happy hours, dinners, and celebrations. So glad they survived COVID.

alicia l.

Yelp
I had the chocolate martini, this is DELICIOUS! Also the caramel churros. Very very delicious!

Scott J.

Yelp
First time here. Sat at the bar. Each of us had a collection of tacos, some of which were quite tasty. Otherwise the experience was disappointing. Bartender was not very friendly or welcoming. Did not offer us menus but the couple that came in after us and sat next to us were greeted warmly and given menus. Not sure why we did not rate that kind of response. Only a few beers on tap, none interesting. House margaritas made with a cheap sweet and sour mix. Mine was served in a glass whose based was chipped in several places. Should have gone into recycle bin, not reused. On the TV was Ultimate Fighting. Nothing like two sweaty tattoed guy beating the sh*t out of each other to kill your appetite and desire to stay longer. Won't be back.
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Liquid J.

Yelp
It hasn't been politically correct to talk about uglyism, but I'm up for the task. The customers at Margaritas seem to have little insight into their true level of attractiveness. Like flies to shit, this place attracts some of the strangest people around. People are prone to favorable self-views, especially when consuming alcohol. Fortunately, the views are much better when you look down at your plate. When you think of Mexican food, there are so many potential things that come to mind: tacos, burritos, guacamole, salsas, quesadillas, and margaritas. A lot of what is served here isn't true Mexican food, at least not as it is served in Mexico. But don't be deterred. Margaritas has mastered the American pallet. Approachable sauces, savory cheeses, endless warm crispy chips and spicy salsa, and a house tequila that disappears when mixed into cocktails. Portions here are generous enough to share and easy on the wallet. Unless you hate nachos, in which case you have bigger problems, drop into Margaritas and enjoy. Let's face it, Mexican food is a favorite go-to meal for residents in Los Angeles and quite possibly the whole United States. Forget your diet, put on your sweats and get lost in the ugliest crowd in Pasadena. The dark cloud of which Mexican food is better: Real Mexican food or American-Mexican food will not be lifted, but your self esteem will be.
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Norianne P.

Yelp
Booked their private room one Sunday afternoon and the overall ease of the event is why I'm rating them so high. Booking and planning with Gaby was super easy. We just picked out a menu and made some set up / table requests. We had the space for an unlimited time from 3PM onward. Minimum was 30 guests and max was 45 I believe. We had the option between a plated meal or buffet style. Buffet was unlimited food, aguas frescas, and chips and salsa. We were allowed to set up decorations as long as we took them down, and we were allowed to bring our own cake. They set up a table for us for gifts and desserts. Service was excellent, and we had regular refills to the buffet and drinks. Menu options were pretty basic, but everyone enjoyed the food. There was also a small parking lot, but enough to accommodate our guests and the restaurant as well. Overall, would definitely recommend this place for small private events.
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Maria L.

Yelp
Mediocre Mexican food. No bueno, I'm sorry I won't be going back. I was hoping to really love it sadly that was not the case.
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Bobbi P.

Yelp
We're just passing through taking our son to college and needed a place to grab dinner. This place is not bad but not the best. The service is awesome I will say that. The person who makes sure you have chips and salsa is on it! The waiter was as alright, not bad just nothing that really stood out to me. The chips and salsa are good, the chips do need salt just FYI, and the salsa is not hot at all. The starter we got was flaunts they were so good! Get these!!! Get the chicken just trust me you'll love them. For dinner I got the combo plate, the chicken taco was really good, the other items not so much. My son got the super burrito with pork and he really liked it. My husband got the fish tacos and he didn't like them at all. I'm giving them 4-stars because they truly are not a bad place I'd go back if I lived here and give them another chance.

Linda W.

Yelp
I ate here with a friend many years ago and unfortunately didn't care for it. This evening thought to give it a second chance so went for dinner. It was a mistake and complete waste of money. No complaints about the service. The host was friendly and got us seated quickly and our server was very polite and periodically checked on us. It was the food that couldn't have been more disappointing. Between my husband and I, we ordered crab enchiladas which ended up bland, tasteless. There wasn't any cheese inside and the crab was flavorless. The white rice also lacked any flavor - didn't even have any salt to punch it up. The carnitas taco was way too chewy. This time was our last time.

Tundra J.

Yelp
I have been coming to Margarita's for several years, and have always enjoyed their delicious food and fair pricing. Based on their food and great service, I would ordinarily rate them a solid four stars. A while back, I had noticed a lunch buffet sign in the west corner of the restaurant, and just yesterday received a pop-up ad from Margarita's on Facebook, which mentioned their lunch buffet. Since I had the day off from work, I decided to head over. It sounded so good! Prior to heading over, I also checked Margarita's website, just to be sure, and it also mentioned their lunch buffet. So, today (Friday), I went there around noon, expecting to enjoy their delicious food, buffet style. When I got there, I saw a chalkboard style sign touting their Sunday brunch, and I also looked across the room, and saw that familiar sign that states "Lunch Buffet 11-2." When I asked the server about it, she said they only have it on Sundays. Okay, I get it. Perhaps a casualty of COVID, or something else, but it would be appreciated if their current Facebook pop-up ads, their own website, and their interior signage were all corrected to reflect they no longer offer the lunch buffet, but instead only offer Sunday brunch. Again, their food is delicious and I'll be back for more, but they need to get their advertising, their website and signage in order!
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LA F.

Yelp
We went for Sunday brunch, we knew it would be busy. Was seated immediately. We were fortunate enough to have a great server named Valeria, she was welcoming, friendly, patient and efficient. She set the example of professionalism a server should be. Margarita's did a great job when they hired Valeria. I decided to have a Shrimp Cocktail, it was tasty, well seasoned and large enough, I had to take home. Hoping the next time we go and have a meal there. We will be lucky enough to have Valeria as our server. Great Restaurant, great staff.
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Donna S.

Yelp
I am a regular customer who comes in once a week. Just recently the "to orders" have been quite pricey. A combination plate (two crab enchiladas)will cost the consumer$ 27.00. I am being told now that the bag of chips can not be filled to the top and the salsa that comes with the dinner only includes one. I was told today that I NEED to buy a bag of chips and it would not be complimentary. It appears a complimentary bag of chips is literally one handful of chips. So the price of the combination plate totals over $30. I also informed the server that I am a regular customer and I come in every week. She said sorry "Gaby" has already talked to the girls and we are not doing a complimentary bag of chips.

Jane S.

Yelp
Been going here for tacos every Tuesday for at least five years. Tried many things on the menu, favorites shredded beef or chicken taco, carnitas tacos, chicken tortilla soup, fajitas, and refried beans. Great drinks and great people. Love Yenne our waitress. She's the best. Highly recommend this place. It will start to feel like home.
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Ralph V.

Yelp
I went for the Sunday champagne brunch. This place has an enormously welcoming feeling thrown at you subtly as if you were a family member that comes everyday. The customers were just as equally welcoming. Every restaurant should be this way! There are very few places that serve quality food to quality customers. If you are an elitist delusional snob don't come here and spoil for everyone! Claudio snd the whole wait staff are always busy but not busy to the point that they pass you up. The staff is very caring about their jobs and the experience the customer receives! This place has great Rellenos, flautas, steak picado, carne asada, mole negro con pollo, home made corn and flour tortillas, pozole, menudo and a great omelette station!! The omelette station lady was eager to make your eggs any way without an attitude! She is very nice!! I tried lots of the food here and everything is a hit! Don't cheat yourself! Treat yourself! Come here and as soon as you are seated, the waiters will always check on you to make sure you are having a great time !! This place is beautiful in and out with the Devore and the people! Truly the standard of what a Mexican restaurant is supposed to be!!

Sarah S.

Yelp
The name of this restaurant does not live up to its namesake. I left this restaurant feeling bummed for wasting my money after a meal that felt heavy and uninspired. Let's start with the fact that the margarita tasted like pure generic margarita mix. So disappointed to have such a crummy margarita from a restaurant called Margaritas. I ordered the "chef's special" and it tasted like they threw a bunch of random previously frozen food together. The only positive thing I have to say is that the chips and salsa were pretty good. The service was rushed and unfriendly, however they brought the food and drinks out quickly. The ambience was casual and pleasant. Nothing to report about the decor.