Mijares Mexican Restaurant

Scout Gillett

We went on Mother’s Day and it was busy but we got seated within 15 min. The building and art and decor was amazing and I felt like I was in a different city but also felt so at home and like this was a Pasadena staple. There was a mariachi band and the service was so good! Will be back!found a new neighborhood favorite. The server Amanda was so nice !!!

Ixil Ax

After an appointment, I decided to go to my local authentic Mexican restaurant, Mijares, for lunch. I am a creature of habit sometimes. I remembered how much I liked their chicken quesadillas with green tomatillo sauce in the past. I can't eat hot spicy food anymore. I ordered the green quesadillas with the sides of rice and beans. And had a Jamaica drink. This is the second time I noticed that the chicken was not inside of the enchiladas but on the top. It was shredded chicken on top, kind of unusual. All other places have the chicken inside the quesadilla which makes the enchiladas more flavorful. It felt like I was having cheese enchiladas. The Jamaica drink was very weak and tasted watered down. I didn't even finish it. One thing I really enjoyed was the salsa that came with the chips. It was so tasty and not spicy at all. I loved it! I could taste the oregano. I was never asked if I needed anything else. Is it me or have they changed their ways of preparing the quesadilla? I love the feel and vibe of the place; you have the option to sit outside in the patio. I have been longing for Mijares and I felt a bit disappointed about the food and about their customer service.

Erick Torres

Food was delicious, especially the eggs and chorizo. Chile relleno was good, tamale was okay. Service was good. Staff was friendly. Plan on coming back for mimosa brunch!

Car Are

Been there before on a Friday afternoon, it was packed, service was on point. But the second time I went it was a very slow day, pretty much empty, we got seated promptly, got drinks, ordered food, it took about half about hour to get our food, where we sat there were only two tables busy. The food was really good, just like the first time, but the service this time was way too slow for not being busy at all. I gave it three stars for that reason, but I believe that three times is a charm. Food still $$$ For Mexican food, but then again in California we will soon stop eating out as it is getting waaayyy out of hand. MIJARES, yes I still recommend it, I will visit again.

Elizabeth Lascheid

Mijares has been around over 100 years, although it started as a just a tortilla store. Jesucita Mijares, the first owner fled the revolution in Mexico. Somehow she decided to settle in Pasadena where she opened a tiny Tortilla Factory & established the restaurant. I think the original place had a bad fire and it was rebuilt. It is so very comfortable and clean and just pretty. This is traditional Mexican food. She used all her her original recipes and they still do. They are well known for their Happy Hour and their Margaritas. They have indoor and outdoor dinning. The prices are fair for Pasadena. The food is stellar. Make a reservation. They also have a banquet room and private dinning. The enchiladas are excellent and their rice and beans are so good. Make sure to get tortillas. Their hard tacos and chili relleno are so great. Everything is great. You will love it.