Welcome to El Metate, a cherished Mexican gem located in the heart of Pasadena. Since 2016, this family-run restaurant has been delighting locals with its authentic flavors and warm hospitality. The menu boasts a vibrant array of dishes, perfect for everyone, including vegetarians. You can't go wrong with the flautas filled with grilled veggies or potatoes, a recommendation from loyal patrons.
- Signature Dishes: Don't miss the green chicken enchiladas and the vegan enchiladas, both highly praised for their rich flavors.
- Fresh Salsas: Diners rave about the fresh salsas that pack a delightful kick.
- Margaritas: Indulge in their delicious margaritas, especially the blended mango version, strong enough to elevate your happy hour experience.
The consistent quality and generous portions keep patrons returning, making El Metate a must-visit for anyone craving genuine Mexican cuisine.
TACOS
TACO LENGUA
US$3.64TACO CABEZA
US$2.60TACO SHREDDED BEEF
US$2.60TACO NOPAL
US$2.60TACO SHREDDED CHICKEN
US$2.60TACO DE CHORIZO
US$2.60TACO ASADA
US$2.60TACO DURO
US$3.12TACO CARNITAS
US$2.60TACO AL PASTOR
US$2.60TACO BIRRIA
US$2.60ADD AGUACATE
US$0.52TACO POLLO
US$2.60TACO BUCHE
US$2.60TACO SUAVE PLATE
US$11.43TACO DURO PLATE
US$12.47TACO DE PAPA PLATE
US$12.47TACO DE PAPA
US$2.60TACO EMPAN SHRIMP
US$6.23TACO EMPAN PESCADO
US$6.23TACO CAMARON PLATE
US$14.55TACO PESCADO PLATE
US$14.55TACO CAMARON
US$5.19TACO PESCADO
US$5.19TACO PES EMPANZ PLATE
US$15.59TACO CAM EMPANZ PLATE
US$15.59TACOS SUDADOS PLATE
US$13.51 BURRITOS
BURRITO VERDE
US$12.47POLLO & CHORIZO BURRITO IN MOLCAJETE SAUCE
US$13.51FAJITA BURRITO
US$13.51FISH BURRITO
US$14.55CHIMICHANGA
US$13.51BURRITO VEGETARIANO
US$9.35BURRITO ASADA CHORIZO MOLCAJETE
US$13.51BURRITO FRIJOL & QUESO
US$8.31CALIFORNIA BURRITO
US$13.51HAM & EGGS BURRITO
US$12.47EL METATE BURRITO
US$13.51STEAK & EGG BURRITO
US$14.55BURRITO COLORADO
US$12.47SHRIMP BURRITO
US$15.59CHILE RELLENO BURRITO
US$11.43MACHACA EGGS BURRITO
US$14.55SUPER BURRITO
US$13.51CHORIZO EGGS BURRITO
US$12.47CHICKEN CHIPOTLE BURRITO
US$13.51BURRITO
US$12.47 ORDENES SEPARADAS
SINGLE SALSA
US$0.78TORTILLA CORN
US$1.04Tray RICE OR Beans
US$33.31SIDE FRIJOL
US$4.94SIDE ARROZ
US$4.94CHIPS & SALSA
US$7.27TORTILLA FLOUR
US$1.04SIDE CREMA
US$2.60NOPAL Salad
US$4.15SIDE GUACAMOLE
US$7.56SALSA 32oz
US$12.47TAMALES DOCENA
US$36.39FRIES
US$5.19HOMEMADE TORTILLAS
US$3.12CHIPS SML BAG
US$0.52SALSA 20oz
US$8.31SINGLE GUACAMOLE
US$1.04SIDE AVOCADO
US$3.11 TORTAS
TORTA DE LENGUA
US$11.43TORTA DE CARNITAS
US$11.43TORTA MILANESA
US$11.43TORTA DE CABEZA
US$11.43TORTA AL PASTOR
US$11.43TORTA DE ASADA
US$11.43TORTA DE BUCHE
US$11.43 DESAYUNOS
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
US$12.47HUEVOS C/CHORIZO
US$12.47CARNE ASADA & EGGS PLATE
US$18.71CHILAQUILES ROJOS
US$12.47CHILAQUILES VERDES
US$12.47HUEVOS C/MACHACA
US$14.55HUEVOS C/JAMON
US$12.47 BEBIDAS
SODA REG
US$2.60SODA LRG
US$2.86AGUA FRESCA REG
US$2.60AGUA FRESCA LRG
US$3.38AGUA FRESCA UPGRADE
US$1.04CAN SODA
US$2.08CHAMPURRADO
US$4.42GATORADE
US$3.12GLASS BOTTLE
US$3.38HOT CHOCOLATE
US$4.42HOT TEA
US$3.12REGULAR COFFEE
US$3.12SMOOTHIE
US$4.68SODA UPGRADE
US$1.04WATER BOTTLE
US$2.50 ESPECIALIDADES MEX
MOLE ENCHILADAS COMBO
US$13.51ENCHILADA RNCH COMBO
US$13.51ENCHILADA ROJAS COMBO
US$13.51ENCHILADAS VERDE COMBO
US$13.51FISH ENCHILADAS COMBO
US$15.59CRAB ENCHILADAS COMBO
US$15.59SHRIMP ENCHILADAS COMBO
US$15.59SPINACH SQUASH MUSH ENCH
US$13.51VEGAN ENCHILADAS COMBO
US$13.51SUPER TOSTADA CAMARON
US$16.63SUPER TOSTADA LENGUA
US$15.59SUPER TOSTADA
US$14.55SUPER TOSTADA FAJITA VEGGIES
US$15.59SUPER TOSTADA PESCADO
US$15.59TOSTADA REG FISH
US$13.51TOSTADA REG LENGUA
US$13.51TOSTADA REG SHRIMP
US$16.63TOSTADA REGULAR
US$12.47 POSTRES
CHURRO
US$3.12CHURROS & ICE CREAM
US$7.27FRY COCONUT BANANA & ICE CREAM
US$8.31FRESAS CON CREMA
US$13.51FRIED ICE CREAM
US$7.27BIONICO
US$12.47TRAY RICE OR BEANS
US$37.43FLAN
US$7.27CAPIROTADA
US$7.27ICE CREAM SCOOP
US$2.08 MARISCOS
GRILLED FISH PLATE
US$15.59MOJARRA AL GUSTO
US$14.55CAMARONES RANCHEROS
US$16.63FAJITAS DE CAMARON
US$16.63CAMARONES MOJO DE AJO
US$16.63CAMARONES COSTA AZ
US$19.75CAMARONES A LA DIABLA
US$16.63CAMARONES MEXICA
US$16.63FILETE PESCADO ARRIERO PLATE
US$16.63PORK RIBS IN MOLCAJETE SALSA PLATE
US$15.59 CALDOS
SOPA DE ALBONDIGAS
US$12.47CALDO DE RES
US$14.55MENUDO
US$14.55CALDO DE POLLO
US$12.47SOPA DE TORTILLA
US$11.43POZOLE
US$14.55 TACO COMBO
CHICKEN FAJITA TACO SALAD
US$14.55 COCTELES
CAMPECHANA
US$15.59COCKTEL DE CAMARON
US$14.55AGUACHILES
US$16.63TOSTADA DE CAMARON
US$7.80TOSTADA MIXTA
US$10.39TOSTADA DE CEVICHE
US$7.80 CARNE AL MOLCAJETE
LENGUA EN SALSA VERDE PLATE
US$16.63FAJITAS TRIO PLATE
US$20.79CARNITAS PLATE
US$14.55STEAK PICADO PLATE
US$16.63CARNE A LA TAMPIQUENA
US$17.67CARNE ASADA & SHRIMP PLATE
US$20.79CARNE AL MOLCAJETE PLATE
US$15.59CHILE VERDE PLATE
US$16.63POLLO CHIPOTLE PLATE
US$15.59POLLO ASADO PLATE
US$15.59FAJITAS Or POLLO AZ PLATE
US$15.59MOLCAJETE EL METATE
US$29.11POLLO & CHORIZO MOLCAJETE SALSA
US$15.59MOLE PLATE
US$16.63BIRRIA PLATE
US$16.63CARNE ASADA PLATE
US$15.59 CALDOS MARISCO
SIETE MARES
US$18.71CALDO DE CAMARON
US$15.59CALDO CAMAR-PESCADO
US$17.67CALDO DE PESCADO
US$15.59 ANTOJITOS EL METATE
QUESADILLA
US$12.47MULITA
US$6.23GORDITA
US$6.23NACHOS C/ CAMARON
US$14.55TAMALES
US$3.12QUESADILLA QUESO
US$10.39TAMAL COMBO PLATE
US$16.63TAQUITOS
US$6.23ASADA FRIES
US$12.47ENCHILADA SHRIMP
US$5.19ENCHILADA FISH
US$5.19CHILE RELLENO COMBO
US$14.05QUESADILLA CAMARON
US$14.55NACHOS
US$12.47MULITA COMBO
US$14.04ENCHILADA COMBO
US$16.63TORTA
US$11.43Huarache
US$10.80CHILE RELLENO
US$6.24FLAUTAS
US$10.39SOPE
US$6.23ENCHILADAS
US$4.68GORDITA COMBO
US$14.05TORTA MILANESA ASADA
US$13.51MURO APPETIZER PLATE
US$13.51SOPE COMBO
US$14.04TACOS SUDADOS
US$5.20TORTA MILANESA POLLO
US$13.51