Urbano Mexican Kitchen - Mexican restaurant in Pasadena - 147 W California Blvd #3005, USA

I made a casual visit the mini mall across Huntington Hospital in Pasadena the other day. I wanted to eat a bowl of PHO' (Vietnamese hot bowl of beef noodle but they were closed of the midday break afternoon). So I tool a few more explorations of the neighbors store and I entered Urbano restaurant for lunch. The lady owner greeted me right away upon seeing my enter'.g through the entrance. I lived 10 yrs. in the Hispanic's neighborhood of Covina, CA before so this is not a surprise at all. But in this well-to-do Pasadena Mall, it considered to be strange. since Most not ALL the Pasadena residents are very shy and unconcerned of the outsiders. They are cold and showing no feeling/talking intention when I started asking some questions. info. about their City. I ordered my lunch at table and within 3 minutes my tacos came. Fast since this was the late Happy hour of Urbano. A + point : They gave free small basket of tortillas as snacks to me too. ( I didn't drink Beer/ wine which are the only alcohols Urbano offers in this restaurant's daily menu.) The owner and her sister are fast servicing me as I expected. Fish tacos are fresh, ok 4 pts. ( 5 max pts. only for Laurel Canyon's "Guarajahazara?" restaurant of No HO.) Everything of Urbano Ceviche services are good. That's all for this 4-* ratings today!

Great place serving modern Mexican food. The meat is the good stuff and they give you a solid amount for the entrees. Ceviche is mid. Carne asada fries is huge (but not a whole lot of meat). Salsa is good, the venue is chill. The handmade tortillas were a little too soft in my opinion. Seems like they were steamed and not cooked on the griddle

Food was not good. Burrito was very soggy, sauce did not taste good, Grilled vegetables were strange, too much corn. Fish tacos were ok. Fish was grilled nicely but fillings were falling out. Guacamole was bland

Excellent food, excellent service. Came here based on a good friends recommendation. It was our first time for the both of us eating here. Fair prices from our perspective. I like the location because it’s still close enough to the freeways (110, 134, 210) and not too far from our workplace. It’s directly across the street from Huntington Memorial Hospital’s main entrance. We went right before the “lunch rush” so it was nice since this area gets crowded because of the hospital. Our food was flavorful, well seasoned and delicious. I’d recommend coming here when you get the opportunity.

This is a huge Mexican restaurant right across Huntington Hospital. They have a killer carne asada fries and delicious chicken soup and vegetables. The grilled fish tacos are filled with generous ahi. The shrimp is crispy and the carne asada is well seasoned in their corresponding tacos. My favorite is the shrimp al ajillo with its garlicky white wine sauce. There is something for everyone in this place including watching a game and hanging out after dinner.

Upscale, foodie, gourmet Mexican food spot. Nice ambiance, good service, and small but solid menu. Great hand made corn tortillas, and salsa. Prices are a little steep and parking can be rough. Good spot to get gourmet tacos. Slightly discounted on Taco Tuesday. Good Craft beer selection.

Ordered off the lunch special, ceviche, tacos, and tostadas. The service and flavor of the food is exceptional!

Ran into this place by accident and the food/service was awesome. Had the Chilaquiles con Huevos w/Chips+Salsa. The prices are decent and the environment is totally "Urbano". I will definitely be back; this time with the family. _LAT