Lista's Grill

We cook outside the box. A collision of tastes is no accident here!

Since 1974, chef Ruben Evangelista and hostess wife, Kathy, have treated guests to delicious, high-quality food in a casual, cozy, cheerful atmosphere. The decor at Lista's (pronounced "Lee-stahs"—short for the owner's last name, "Evangelista") features an explosion of color and Southwestern art, providing a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach! Our diverse menu includes an eclectic mix of American and Southwest food such as juicy, house-cut steaks, the freshest seafood, and more. We serve what our customers tell us they enjoy the most but also offer weekly specials spanning the globe to keep our selection exciting and new.

Lista’s food is available for dining in or carry-out. View our full menu at ListasGrill.com, or watch our facebook page for weekly specials. Lista's Grill can host your catered event ANY DAY or NIGHT of the week, even on Sundays and Mondays when our restaurant is otherwise closed. We also cater events of all sizes at the location of your choice. We've been catering the best events in town since 1974—so put our experience to work for you!

See our restaurant, carry-out, and catering menus on our web site at http://www.ListasGrill.com.

Our History:

The Evangelista family has been serving original and exciting food for over 50 years. Patriarch Florencio Evangelista cooked for his family of thirteen, and demonstrated his chef's talents in many famous Denver, Colorado restaurants, including Old Navarre, Captain’s Table, and the Oxford Hotel. Florencio’s eldest son, Felix, and Florencio's wife, Nana, opened the original “Lista’s” in Applewood, Colorado in 1974. Ten years later, Lista’s moved to Virginia Beach with Florencio’s youngest son, Ruben, and wife, Kathy. After ten years, in Virginia Beach followed by nine in Fell’s Point (Baltimore), Maryland, Ruben and Kathy have happily settled and established Lista’s as a locals’ favorite in Pasadena, Maryland. You will be served the highest quality meats (steaks are cut right here), freshest local seafood, and always the finest vegetables available. Most of our fresh chiles, jalapeños, and spices still come from northern New Mexico and Colorado.

Please bring your own Child Seats:

Lista's Grill is a kid-friendly restaurant that serves children of all ages. While we regret that our cozy restaurant does not afford us the aisle space to accommodate high chairs, we welcome parents of small children to bring their own child seat(s) as required. Each and every day that we are open, we host MANY children under the age of two in our restaurant, all happily and safely seated with seats provided by their parents.

AWARDS:
• Pasadena Voice "Best of Pasadena 2017": WINNER of Best Hidden Gem; runner up for Best Restaurant Overall, Best Wait Staff, Best Dinner, and Best Burger
• Maryland Gazette Reader's Choice 2016 WINNER in 8 categories!!!
Winner of Best Chef (Ruben Evangelista), Best Creative Cuisine, Best Waitstaff, Best Maryland Crab Soup, Best Burger, Best Home Cooking, Best Caterer, and Best Carry Out
• 2016 & 2017 TripAdvisor's coveted Certificate of Excellence which honors hospitality businesses that deliver consistently great service
• Capital Gazette Reader's Choice 2016 WINNER in 3 categories: Best Home Cooking Restaurant, Best Waitstaff, and Best Carry Out; runner up for Best Chef (Ruben Evangelista), Best Creative Cuisine, and Best Maryland Crab Soup
• Pasadena Voice's 2016 WINNER in 4 categories: Best Dinner, Best Wait Staff, Best Lunch, and Best Burger
• Maryland Gazette Reader's Choice 2015 WINNER in 6 categories: Best Chef (Ruben Evangelista), Best Creative Cuisine, Best Waitstaff, Best Margarita, Best Burger, and Best Carry Out
• Pasadena Voice "Best of Pasadena 2015": 1st Place in a Food/Dining category; 2nd place for Best Date Night
• Pasadena Voice "Best of Pasadena 2014: "Best Kept Secret Restaurant” and 2nd Place for “Best Service/Staff"
• Pasadena Voice "Best of Pasadena 2013": "Best Dinner" restaurant and "Best Service/Staff"