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Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Over 92 years ago Jesucita Mijares fled the revolution in Mexico searching for a new life for her family. After settling in Pasadena she opened a small tortilla factory. It quickly became known for its tiny restaurant featuring Jesucitas's original recipes, tortillas, tamales, and sauces made with her metate stone grinder carried from Mexico.
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42 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 42 reviews
5 stars
(15)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(26)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- great for outdoor dining(17)
- kid-friendly(17)
- great for lunch(14)
- great for brunch(12)
Mijares Mexican Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Yummy!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Big fan of Mijares. Love their food choices and their unlimited mimosas."
Dined on 6/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Easy Sunday Dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Prices fit the portion the taste of home cooked Mexican food"
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for Large Celebrations
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The best part about this restaurant is that it has a nice ambience and will accommodate your group on a moment's notice. It's good for work lunches because the food is comfort food, and everyone can find something there they like."
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 4 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We Love Majares !
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Big Fans. We have enjoyed the great food and service over the years.
However, the service on our most recent visit was not as good as usual. I'm sure it was a fluke and will not deter our future visits."
However, the service on our most recent visit was not as good as usual. I'm sure it was a fluke and will not deter our future visits."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 5 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Keep up the great food and service!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Food, service, drinks, music were outstanding."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 7 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Mothers Day lunch that never was...
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Unfortunately, the restaurant had to close from 12:30 to 6:00 due to plumbing problems and had to cancel our reservation at the moment we arrived.. there must have been over 300 people unable to eat on this important day."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 8 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Mexican gem
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and service were better than we expected. quantities were quite large. good solid Mexican food."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Took my mom there for mothers day brunch. The staff was very nice and accommodating. There was a very wide selection of food in the brunch. The ceviche was very good and the omelette bar was also very good. There was enough variety to satisfy those trying to eat healthier and those that really don't care. I can't say I found any food there that I did not like and I am normally very picky when it comes to buffet style foods. The desserts were all very tasty. The fresh made tortillas were awesome. I would definitely go back there again."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch
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Review 10 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mothers Day
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There were 8 of us for Mothers Day and I can say the service was outstanding on that very busy evening. The food was good, especially the beef tacos which I will be ordering again! We were seated quickly and soon had drinks in front of us along with chips and salsa. We will be going back!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 11 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It's a great restaurant overall.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It's a great restaurant overall. Food is great. The problem I have is that the service is extremely slow. I had a 1:30 reservation for my group and I was there for 3 hours. Too long to first bring your drinks and then your food."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 12 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious Meal, friendly atmosphere
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Enjoyed a lengthy lunch with high school friends meeting for the first time in 43 years. We received excellent service and felt welcome. There was no rush for us to finish and relinquish our table. The waiters obliged us by taking photos with ALL our iPhones!!Mijares is a place where parking is not a problem and the food is absolutely delicious. Later that day I ordered the exact same meal in another local Mexican restaurant. There was no comparison. Mijares had the best meal!!!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Maybe they were understaffed
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Maybe they were understaffed that night but our waiter was very busy running around all over the place. The food was good to okay, some in our party said the food was too salty. This place is made for those who like the notion of "Mexican" food but its commercialized "Mexican" food. I always judge the quality of the food by how “HOT” the hot sauce is and how good the rice and beans are. And they were obviously made for the masses."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2004
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 14 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mijares is a Crowd Pleaser!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We are a group of 14 and we meet once a month in various restaurants. We always request seating other than the typical long skinny table, and that request is frequently ignored. Mijares, however, was very accommodating. We were on the covered patio with four round tables pushed together, forming a four leaf clover, if you will. It was lovely. We could all see each other and could even talk across the expanse. The all you can eat buffet was only $10 and included beverage and dessert. It was delicious! There were numerous choices: You could build a Mexican salad, tacos, burritos, etc. It was a lovely, relaxed atmosphere and we will definitely return soon.
Diane M. DellaValle"
Diane M. DellaValle"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 15 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Don't come for the conversation!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"In a word... LOUD... Lots of kids, means it's a pretty good family spot. You have a choice of inside or outside dining. My wife and I chose inside, which was a mistake on this Saturday evening since besides the table with 3 babies, there was the 20 or so late teen/early 20s folks at a long table. We were still able to converse, until the two guitar players set up just over my shoulder and began to play and sing. Volume went up from there.
So if you're looking for a family or group get together and you don't mind loud places, I would recomend Mijares. It's a good place for a fun group and the food was very good.
But if you're looking for a quiet dinner for two, this might not fit the bill."
So if you're looking for a family or group get together and you don't mind loud places, I would recomend Mijares. It's a good place for a fun group and the food was very good.
But if you're looking for a quiet dinner for two, this might not fit the bill."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly
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Review 16 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We brought friends/In-laws
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We brought friends/In-laws from South Dakoda on Friday nite. It was quick, delicious and the servers were very attentive. We also injoyed Mariachi, always an important part of the ambience. Made reservations on line and got the table we were promised."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
I knew there was going to
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I knew there was going to be a problem when my margarita came out all yellow. All Cointreau and no tequila.
I've had better store-bought guacamole. It had absolutely zero zip to it.
The salsa was watery. My shrimp were rubbery and flavorless."
I've had better store-bought guacamole. It had absolutely zero zip to it.
The salsa was watery. My shrimp were rubbery and flavorless."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2005
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Review 18 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mijares ambiance, service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mijares ambiance, service and most excellent food makes this place great for lunch, dinner or cocktail drinks during summer evenings."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 19 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everyone was exceptional EXCEPT
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everyone was exceptional EXCEPT the redheaded "office" lady working the reservations desk. NO people skills! Didn't even bother to greet us. How RUDE!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 20 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was ok. The fish
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was ok. The fish on my grilled fish taco was very salty. Our son did not care for the chile verde but liked the chile Colorado. Overall nice place but over priced for the quality of food. Won't go back. We have had better for more reasonable price plus parking is difficult."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2008
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Review 21 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great. Best nachos
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great. Best nachos I have had for a long time. Bowl of chips they give you when you sit down is tiny, however, they keep refilling. Our group had chili verde, tacos, enchiladas and split the fried ice cream for dessert. Service was ok and had to flag the waiter a few times."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Forget about using OpenTable
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Forget about using OpenTable on weekends/busy nights. Restaurant overbooks and reservations are not treated any differently."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2004
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Review 23 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
It is a typical Mexican restaurant
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It is a typical Mexican restaurant but several of its dishes are very good though they may be basic. The taco's are large and very tasty and the burrito's come highly recommended. It is noisy and there are usually plenty of kids."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a Great Valentine Lunch!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Had a Great Valentine Lunch! Wonderful new special! Our server, Robert was terrific!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Mijares Mexican Restaurant
Based on the average of (18) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
5 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic