Bar in Pasadena, United States
El Metate
100Pearl PointsSimple Weeknight Pick
About El Metate
El Metate is a practical Pasadena pick for an easy casual meal, especially when convenience matters more than ceremony. Choose it for a low-pressure repeat visit or weeknight dinner; cross-shop ANAYA'S RESTAURANT for a similar local lane, Celestino Ristorante & Bar for a more formal restaurant feel, or Monopole by WineRx when drinks drive the plan.
El Metate is a casual venue in Pasadena with verified hours that make it easiest to evaluate by timing and occasion. It is open Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM, and closed Sunday.
Go when you want a casual Pasadena option with direct hours
The grounded case for El Metate is simple: casual dress and a schedule that runs from 11 AM into the evening on Monday through Saturday. Specific menu details, pricing, chef information, reservations, and service format are not verified here, so the decision should not depend on a promised signature dish or a particular dining style.
For readers comparing options, ANAYA'S RESTAURANT is another venue to consider, while Celestino Ristorante & Bar, Janejira Thai Bistro, Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue, and Monopole by WineRx may fit different plans depending on the kind of outing you want.
The best fit is a low-pressure plan
El Metate is best framed as a casual Pasadena choice rather than a venue to select for verified extras that are not listed here. There is no confirmed information here on happy hour, a drinks program, awards, seating count, take-out, delivery, allergy accommodations, or a specific menu format.
Base the plan on the posted schedule: earlier in the week it closes at 8 PM, while Friday and Saturday extend to 9 PM. If the group wants a broader comparison before committing, use Our full Pasadena restaurants guide, plus Our full Pasadena bars guide for other local options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does El Metate have happy hour deals?
Happy hour information is not verified here. The confirmed details are that El Metate is in Pasadena, has a casual dress code, and is open Monday through Saturday with Sunday closed.
Is El Metate open late?
Not especially. El Metate is open until 9 PM on Friday and Saturday, and closes at 8 PM Monday through Thursday. It is closed Sunday.
Do I need a reservation at El Metate?
Reservation information is not verified here. Plan around the posted Pasadena hours: 11 AM to 8 PM Monday through Thursday, 11 AM to 9 PM Friday and Saturday, and closed Sunday.
Is the food good at El Metate?
Specific menu details, ratings, awards, and chef information are not verified here. The confirmed appeal is practical: El Metate is a casual Pasadena venue with regular Monday-through-Saturday hours.
Is El Metate good for a date?
It can make sense for a casual, low-pressure outing if the hours fit your plan. If you want to compare it with other venues, Celestino Ristorante & Bar, Janejira Thai Bistro, Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue, Monopole by WineRx, and ANAYA'S RESTAURANT are other options to consider.
What's the best time to go to El Metate?
Use the verified hours as the guide. Monday through Thursday, El Metate is open from 11 AM to 8 PM; Friday and Saturday, it is open from 11 AM to 9 PM; Sunday is closed.
Location
12 N Mentor Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
Pasadena, United States
Compare El Metate
| Venue |
|---|
| El Metate |
| Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue |
| Celestino Ristorante & Bar |
| Janejira Thai Bistro |
| Monopole by WineRx |
| ANAYA'S RESTAURANT |
Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.
Also Consider
- Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue, Notable alternative
- Celestino Ristorante & Bar, Notable alternative
- Janejira Thai Bistro, Notable alternative
- Monopole by WineRx, Notable alternative
- ANAYA'S RESTAURANT, Notable alternative
How El Metate compares in Pasadena
Choose El Metate when the priority is an easy casual meal with minimal planning. ANAYA'S RESTAURANT is the closest alternative for a similar local dinner lane and makes more sense for groups that want a more clearly restaurant-driven plan.
Celestino Ristorante & Bar is the better pick for a more traditional date-night or business-dinner feel, while Madeline Garden Bistro & Venue leans more occasion-oriented in ambiance. If the meal is secondary to wine, Monopole by WineRx is the cleaner choice.
Janejira Thai Bistro is the better cross-shop when the group wants Thai food specifically. El Metate is the practical pick when ease, Pasadena access, and a casual room matter more than a defined beverage program or polished event feel.
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