Madre Maiz Taqueria — tacos in Pasadena, CA

Madre Maiz Taqueria

4.5· 170 Google reviews·$

Madre Maiz Taqueria is a Pasadena, CA taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.5★ rating across 170 Google reviews.

Rating
4.5
Loved by locals
Reviews
170
Google reviews
Price
$
Cheap eats
Known for
Mexican
Casual tacos

Best for

Quick biteGroup dinner

Why people love this place

  • •Highly rated by locals
  • •Affordable, everyday pricing
  • •Good for casual tacos
  • •Located in Pasadena, CA
  • •Plenty of community reviews

Order like a local

  • →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
  • →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
  • →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.

Good to know

Cuisine
Mexican
Vibe
Casual taquería
Good for
Walk-ins, takeout
Bring
Cash recommended

Frequently asked

What kind of tacos does Madre Maiz Taqueria serve?+

Madre Maiz Taqueria is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.

Where is Madre Maiz Taqueria located?+

Madre Maiz Taqueria is at 259 Sierra Madre Villa Ave Unit 101, Pasadena, CA 91107, USA in Pasadena, California.

Is Madre Maiz Taqueria good?+

Madre Maiz Taqueria has a 4.5★ average across 170 Google reviews — loved by locals by Pasadena taco standards.

How expensive is Madre Maiz Taqueria?+

Madre Maiz Taqueria sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Pasadena taquería.

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