Best Cheap Eats Mexican Restaurants in Pasadena (91101)
1 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Yahaira's Cafe
Creative Mexican breakfast fusion dishes
Worthy Picks
7.5
Opened in 2000 as an offshoot of El Portal, this Playhouse District cafe blends Mexican breakfast traditions with Nuevo Latino lunch fare. Owner Armando Ramirez named it after his daughter, creating a colorful space known for creative morning dishes and live weekend guitar music.
Must-Try Dishes:
Huevos Yucatan, Lomito Scramble, Pasilla Rellenos
What makes it special: Creative Mexican breakfast fusion dishes