What People Are Saying About Johnny Tamale Cantina
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In Short – Owner Troy Ybarra ensures that Johnny Tamale stays true to the family motto of hard work and authentic, affordable menu items. The festive Cantina-like exterior hints at the welcoming atmosphere inside the restaurant, decked out in ample booths and South of the Border décor. Expect a menu that's dominated by a variety of enchiladas, combination plates, tacos, grilled chicken and the signature sizzling fajitas (with a secret recipe marinade). A children's menu is also available.
08/13/09
Perhaps the worst Tex-Mex Restaurant I've had to go to
by AlisonsOut at Citysearch
I've had to go to Johnny Tamales four times now. The first time, expecting the worst, I ordered Fajitas as this dish is pretty difficult to screw up. I was relieved and surprised that it was at least edible. The next few times I visited the restaurant I dared try the Mahi fish taco's which tasted like they had been frozen reheated, frozen and reheated via microwave - horrible! I had to go again recently and stuck to the simple stuff - Chicken Fajita Salad. The chicken was peculiar tasting, I asked and found out it was marinated in pineapple juice. My three year old daughter unfortunately had some of my chicken. Seven hours later she was throwing up on and off for eight hours. The only good thing I can say that came out of this, is that I have a great excuse to never eat there again! With all the authentic Mexican cantina's in Pasadena, I suggest we Texican's venture out and eat some real Mexican food!
- Pros: Prompt, friendly service, free self serve ice-cream cones
- Cons: Boring, generic food. The Bennigans of "Mexican Food"
07/09/08
Pasadena Great, Webster Not so Great!!!!
by Hopey2002 at Citysearch
My friend and I started going to the Webster Johnny Tamale awhile ago. The hostesses have always had no personality and not friendly at all and the turnover rate of the waiters and waitresses is ridiculous. We however love the food! The Pasedena location has nice hostesses, waiters and waitresses, you don't have to wait that long, and the food is just as good, it just stinks having to drive to pasadena. The Webster store clearly needs some personality and guidance from Pasadena, they are great!
08/19/07
Best in Pasadena!!
by ewigley at Citysearch
Great food and experience each time I visit. I had given up after dining at the Webster location, but they have done it RIGHT in Pasadena! Highly recommended.
- Pros: FOOD
- Cons: NONE
The Details on Johnny Tamale Cantina
What to Drink:
Start off your meal with one of the house's J.T. Ritas or go all out and sample one of the Cactus Juice drinks---20 ounces of amaretto, Cointreau, Captain Morgan, pineapple juice, grenadine and 151.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Happy Hour
General Info:
Open 7 Days
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