Chronic Tacos, a Southern California fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain, will be opening its newest location in Pasadena on Saturday, Sept. 23, with a Grand Opening event at 345 S. Lake Ave. Unit 101. Doors open at 8 a.m.
The event will feature exclusive giveaways for the first 100 guests, including free tacos and Chronic Tacos swag. Wee Man, star of the “Jackass” reality TV series, will be present for a meet and greet session from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. There will also be live magic and a live performance from musical artist Eclipse Darkness.
“Chronic Tacos is thrilled to bring our signature flavors and passion for fresh Mexican cuisine to the vibrant community of Pasadena,” Michael Mohammed, Chronic Tacos CEO, said in a statement. “We can’t wait to introduce our mouthwatering tacos, burritos, and more to our new friends and neighbors. We invite everyone to join us on September 23rd for a memorable day of food and festivities!”
Chronic Tacos now has over 50 locations operating across the United States, Canada, and Japan. The restaurant chain prides itself on serving “the highest quality ingredients with bold flavor profiles made from authentic Mexican recipes,” the statement said.
The menu includes traditional Mexican items including tacos, burritos, and bowl-ritos along with some non-traditional items such as California burrito and Chronic Fries.
The chain said the Pasadena location aims to become a staple in the local dining scene, offering a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for guests of all ages. Chronic Tacos will also be donating 20% of the all proceeds to a local high school.
For more information, visit www.chronictacos.com.
