Houston's, Pasadena
27 people recommendvia r/pasadena, r/FoodLosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles27 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Houston's recommendations concentrate on the Hawaiian ribeye, with two diners pairing it with a loaded baked potato. The recommendations span LA, with Pasadena repeatedly named, although not every diner specifies an outlet. A Pasadena diner praises the food, drinks, atmosphere and service, while another commenter considers its steak better value than a nearby alternative. Some describe it as affordable for a steak dinner, but another expects a higher price point. That is relative value discussion, not a budget-menu promise.
Address
Houston's, 320 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Hawaiian ribeye
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/NELA730 in r/pasadena · Oct 2024taste
Names this as one of two top steak picks, alongside Arroyo Chophouse.
- Recommendsu/klee1113 in r/pasadena · Oct 2024taste
Says the Hawaiian ribeye here is the single steak that impresses most.
- Recommendsu/mrsspacemanspiff in r/pasadena · Oct 2024taste
Strongly likes this place's Hawaiian ribeye.
- Recommendsu/SpikeLeroy78 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024value
Suggests Houston's and its Hawaiian ribeye as a fit for the stated budget.
- Recommendsu/karma_the_sequel in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2026
Says Houston's is far better than Texas Roadhouse.
- Recommendsu/tgoesh in r/pasadena · Oct 2024
Agrees with the three named steak picks as top options.
- Recommendsu/Platinumchanel in r/pasadena · Oct 2024taste
Says the Hawaiian steak, plus a potato piled with toppings, makes their mouth water.
- Recommendsu/todd0x1 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Oct 2026
Says the Pasadena spot is amazing and not comparable to Texas Roadhouse.
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- Recommendsu/blpflb in r/pasadena · Oct 2024
Names this as a top option for steak.
- Recommendsu/Odd_Secret568 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026
Lists Houston's among steakhouse suggestions.
- Recommendsu/Sadmachine11x in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025
Names Houston's as their pick for the ribeye question.
- Recommendsu/EvictionSpecialist in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024taste
Says to order the Hawaiian rib eye with a loaded baked potato.
- Recommendsu/greendale_rulez in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024
Simply recommends Houston's.
- Recommendsu/lukewarmhotdogw4ter in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Adds Houston's in Pasadena to the list of steakhouse suggestions.
- Recommendsu/mysocalledmayhem in r/FoodLosAngeles · May 2025
Includes it in a list of steakhouse suggestions.
- Recommendsu/Intrepid_Astronaut1 in r/pasadena · Oct 2024
Names this as one of two best bets for steak.
- Recommendsu/4544 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Agrees with the earlier Houston's suggestion.
- Recommendsu/slZer0 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024value
Also suggests Houston's as a good fit for that spending level.
- Recommendsu/basicalme in r/pasadena · Oct 2024taste
Nicknames this ribeye 'candy steak' and says their young child loves it.
- Recommendsu/TopJunket8516 in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025value
Lists Houston's in Pasadena as an affordable, low-key option.
- Recommendsu/Messier-11- in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2025
Bare-name answer to the steak question naming Houstons, with no location or detail given.
- Recommendsu/ANTIROYAL in r/AskLosAngeles · Mar 2025
Gives Houston's as the answer with no further detail.
- Recommendsu/bored_today in r/pasadena · Oct 2024value
Prefers this over the chop house for better value at similar quality.
- Recommendsu/whisksnwhisky in r/pasadena · Oct 2024taste
Recently ate it and says it made them happy.
- Recommendsu/atilaman in r/pasadena · Oct 2024
Simply agrees with the parent's steak picks.
- Recommendsu/Duderino619 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2024
Suggests Houston's as a steak dinner option, with no details.
- Recommendsu/King_Fisher99 in r/FoodLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Rates Houston's in Pasadena top-tier on food, vibe, drinks and service.
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