At Saucy Chick Goat Mafia in Pasadena, savor the delightful mix of Mexican and Indian flavors with hearty dishes like tangy rotisserie chicken and smoky goat birria.
"SCR/TGM, as we’ll call it for short, is a collaboration by two Smorgasburg vendors: Indian-Mexican-inspired Saucy Chick and birria specialists Goat Mafia. This order-at-the-counter spot in East Pasadena boasts a huge fusion menu that actually works, including smoky goat birria tacos and papri chaat nachos doused in spicy chutney. Get the tangy pibil-marinated rotisserie chicken with creamy chorizo-infused beans and flour tortillas if you’re looking for a casual meal that’s quick, flavorful, and well-priced, too. Most people at Saucy Chick are there for takeout, but if you want to sit and eat, there’s a sunny front patio with plenty of seats." - brant cox, sylvio martins, andrew ryce
"There are two distinct types of chicken at Saucy Chick/Goat Mafia, a laidback Indian-Mexican spot in Pasadena we’ve long been fans of: the tangy, citrusy pibil inspired by Yucatan flavors, and the jeera, with a smoky Indian rub heavy on cumin and caramelized onions. Don’t attempt to pick a favorite—trust us, we tried, and it got heated. Fortunately, they’ll let you order a half-and-half duo at no extra charge." - brant cox
"Grab a seat on Saucy Chick Goat Mafia’s patio for one of the most flavorful, affordable, and generously portioned meals around. The restaurant’s dynamic Mexican Indian menu is full of compelling options, including tacos filled with pibil, asada, and haldi cauliflower. The birria de chivo bowl arrives with tender goat meat, cumin rice, and Mayocoba beans. A side order of the fenugreek esquites pairs well with most everything." - Mona Holmes
"Lunching on Saucy Chick Goat Mafia’s sunny Pasadena patio provided a much-needed break on a recent afternoon. In addition to supplying plenty of Vitamin D, the new restaurant’s dynamic Mexican Indian menu offered many affordably-priced and amply-portioned options. The birria de chivo bowl, which arrives with tender goat meat, cumin rice, and Mayocoba beans, was just the flavorful and filling lunch I desired; the hand-pressed corn tortillas were especially hearty. A side order of the fenugreek esquites made for a solid accompaniment. — Cathy Chaplin, senior editor" - Eater Staff
"The pop-up (or Smorgasburg booth) to brick-and-mortar pipeline continues to bear fruit. Budonoki feels fully formed right out the gate, and I’m thrilled for Saucy Chick Rotisserie’s partnership with the Goat Mafia getting a more permanent home in Pasadena. More, please!" - Eater Staff
