Cafe Tizon

So don't let the price scare you off these are one of the best tasting dishes I've tried in a long…read moretime. So much flavor in each bite. We ended up getting the rib eye aguachile as a appetizer and they definitely do not care about portions. It was a huge cut but the sauce is what takes it over the top. The other plates were Camarones Al Mojo basically garlic shrimp with rice and beans. Soooo much flavor and keep in mind they come with home made tortillas. Lastly we ended up with the trio ceviche. Each definitely had there own thing going. Must try. Service was quick and efficient will definitely come back to try other plates.

Where do I start? We were literally the only people there when we arrived, and the service was…read morealready below par. It took forever for the waiter to bring us water, and he didn't even bring silverware until after our food arrived. We actually had to ask if we could get some so we could eat. There was only one person doing everything, and at most there were three tables occupied, so I can't imagine what the service would be like when this place is actually busy. We also waited quite a while for our food to come out. The cook/chef definitely wasn't in any hurry. Maybe this is a great bar, because I see it has some high ratings, but as a restaurant experience, we were not impressed. We ordered the fried fish tacos, which I had heard good things about. You get four pieces of fish on one taco, but at $9 for a single taco, I just don't think it's worth it. The ribeye steak and shrimp taco had plenty of ribeye, but very little shrimp. It was around $30-something for one taco, and it didn't come with rice or beans. I'll let you look at the pictures and decide if you think it's worth the price. The trio tacos were supposed to include al pastor, but they were out of it, so they substituted a shrimp taco. That came with rice and beans, but unfortunately the beans were so cold that the cheese hadn't even melted. It was literally sitting there in a chunk. I also ordered the whole grilled fish. The fish itself was tasty, but at $33 for the meal, I wouldn't order it again at that price. Overall, the food had flavor, but the experience just wasn't worth the $95 we spent for four people. The combination of slow service, food taking too long, cold beans, small portions for the price, and the lack of attention from the waiter really took away from the meal. For me, this is a 3-star experience at best. I wouldn't come back, and I probably wouldn't go out of my way to try their other locations either. There are just too many places where I feel you get better food, service, and value for your money.

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La Bufadora Baja Grill El Monte

4.0(665 reviews)

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Parking is a hit or miss, but this places is always a hit. I…read moregot the carne asada fries Combo #1 4 street tacos 2 pastor and 2 asada Combo #5 The biretta quesadilla. Inside there is plenty of seating ( there is out door seating but not in this heat) I ordered to go and the staff very accommodating when I asked for a cup holder it was already in its own bag. Just need to drop this warning, The biretta hot sauce, they keep on the side it taste so good going down but don't eat too much. (It comes out just as spicy)

I ordered the street tacos through Uber Eats and tried the regular, potato, and fish tacos to get a…read moresense of the menu. The meat was a bit dry, and the sauces were on the lighter side, so the overall flavor didn't quite stand out. This feels like the kind of food that's best enjoyed fresh at the restaurant by the time it arrived, the delivery definitely took away from the experience.

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Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine

4.4(664 reviews)

1.3 mi

Minority-owned & operated

Discounts available

Watched the FIFA Game through their multiple TVs with sound…read more Delicious food. Highly recommend their burritos! Huge portion and seasoned well. Great service. He kept refilling our waters and free chips and salsas and checking on us.

Love this place! The service is always great , everyone is always friendly and making sure you are…read moreenjoying your time there. The margaritas are good, we love the chips & salsa and have never been disappointed with the entrees we have ordered. This is one of our go to restaurants.

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Burritos La Palma

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On their website, it doesn't say that you can't eat there. We got there an hour before closing and…read morethey told us we couldn't sit down to eat. And the to go plates suck because they're not plastic there's some type of cardboard and it absorbs the food.

I'll make this review short and sweet... Two burritos…read moreThe birria was PERFECT. Just enough and the flavor was incredible. The bean and cheese was PERFECTION. Only one better in my 54 years and that would've been Dads. Clean and welcoming location with EXCELLENT service. YES 5 stars!

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The platillo special with sauce on the side since I took this to go.

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Ixmota Taqueria

4.1(1.4k reviews)

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In LA a lot of taco places get hyped up due to social media or because the owner loves attention…read moreand tries to put himself on every video/tiktok/Super Bowl. But it's all bark and no bite. This is the opposite case with Ixmota Taqueria. I came here for lunch and ordered an asada/korean BBQ/chorizo taco and I was not disappointed. Hand made tortillas were a great touch. The Korean BBQ taco has a great flavor to it. I loved the atmosphere as this is a no frills, spooky taco place on the side of a mechanic yard. I will be returning to try more tacos in the future.

Yeeeeeesh. Maybe…read morewas good awhile ago. Here's my $12 burrito, crumbles of meat, mostly rice and beans. Uhhh whaaaaat? Most meat burritos are just meat plus guac and a bit of pico. Not this, no pico, no guac, meat crumbs. If you like rice burritos, come here.

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Albertano's Mexican Food

4.2(151 reviews)

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My son and I were hungry and found this spot in the area. Did not disappoint. I ordered the carne…read moreasada burrito, not pictured because I'm a savage and ate it before I could even take a picture. It was long like most reviews say it is. I still have half left. My son got the quesadilla and he says it was delicious. What's pictured of it is the remnants. It was a decent size. Cheese pull was 8/10. Staff here is really nice, seems family oriented. There's no drive through, but they have a few tables inside.

They were open on Memorial Day. Parking is sufficient in the back but it's easy to miss the…read moreentrance. There's a restroom outside and you need a key. Inside, it's decorated with only three tables for seating. We got their burritos which are huge for the price. The California burrito comes with carne asada, potatoes, cheese, and grilled pico de gallo. I'll have to say they give a lot of the potatoes and very little meat sadly. As for the fish burrito, the fish is breaded and comes with carrots, rice, and guac. Maybe I'll come back to try a different burrito. Service was not bad. They have a different price for cash vs card.

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Girasol Cocina Mexicana

4.7(2.1k reviews)

3.4 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

I meant to post this the day we were there…read more First off, this place was packed--as expected for a Sunday around brunch time. It's obviously a popular spot. The wait was long, but it was expected, and we weren't in any rush. The service was great, and the food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the chorizo con papas, which came with beans and handmade tortillas. Everything was amazing, and I can't wait to go back. Another reason for this post is to apologize and recognize the incredible staff. We ended up staying about an hour after closing because my friend and I hadn't seen each other in nearly two years. We got so caught up talking and reminiscing that we didn't even realize we were the only ones left in the restaurant. Not once did anyone ask us to leave or make us feel like we had overstayed our welcome. We know staying that long after closing is inconsiderate, and it was never our intention. We sincerely apologize for that. Thank you to the entire staff for your patience, kindness, and hospitality. We truly appreciate you giving us the time to catch up, and we'll definitely be back--for the amazing food and the exceptional service.

Incredible food and amazing service, even when they were super busy. There was a line out the door…read morewhen I arrived to pick up an online order, but the woman at the front was super nice and took the time to tell me where to go. When I got my order, I realized I forgot to order coffee but Cesar hooked me up. The chilaquiles and tres leches pancakes were seriously good, even as takeout, and would no doubt be even better eaten on site. Absolutely worth the visit.

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Humberto’s Mexican Restaurant

3.3(190 reviews)

1.0 mi

'Greatest Authentic Mexican food in El Monte!" The first…read morething we ever tried there was the breakfast burrito.... Ordered the potato+egg breakfast Burrito...full of fluffy scrambled egg + Big hunks of potatoes, sour cream and cheese....It was absolutely delicious!!! I love the red salsa seriously authentic Mexican red sauce,tasty,spicy hot,my favorite...also, the green sauce is super tasty+ really good too.Recently tried it and i'm not sure which one I like better , so i'm gonna say both! The Carne asada steak dinner was a hit with my son, you have a choice of corn or flour tortillas, 2 large slices of steak,Very juicy and so delicious, came with a fried jalapeno, fresh made guacamole,Pico de gullo,a generious portion of tasty rice.And beans with cheese... I can guarantee you order that you can't go wrong!!! We also bought The chila quilts with green sauce dinner, came with2 eggs,made you choice,here i ordered mine over medium...so delicious,with beans covered in cheese on top, and rice....we ate it up,everyone loved it.... We also bought a large Horcha drink...it went great with the food... They were also kind enough to give me five red and five green salsas to go... This is our new favorite spot to go 4 breakfast, lunch and dinner! I highly recommend!!!

Larger tacos and nachos with lots of flavor. Pretty good and has outdoor seating. The owner is…read moresuper nice. Enjoyed the fish tacos, tounge taco, and carne nachos. We like walking over here after some bowling. Good for just affordable pick up, but not for a sit-down date.

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This here is their,' FLYING SAUCEŔ"...it was absolutely delicious!!!!

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El Taquito

4.4(253 reviews)

1.8 mi

Looking for a Mexican restaurant that makes things with fresh ingredients? We'll look no further…read morebecause El Taquito is the place for you. It was my first time coming and was so amazed when I saw that my sopes were made with fresh masa. The fresh masa truly does change up the food taste. My sopes were delicious and size of them were so eye opening. They were huge! I had 1 for lunch and the second for my afternoon break. I also tried their homemade agua de horchata that was refreshing and delicious. Service was great and was attended quickly. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more items on the menu. Lastly, there salsas were so perfect with spice. I loved it!

Came here while I was on the hunt for a good carne asada burrito. I placed my order over the phone…read moreand picked it up to go. The burrito itself was pretty big and filling. I liked that they use refried beans inside, and the overall flavor was good. My only issue was the meat to rice and beans ratio. There was definitely a lot more rice than carne asada, and I would've liked a little more meat in there. Overall, the burrito was good and the portion was a decent size, but I think it would've been much better with more carne asada. I noticed their wet burrito seems pretty popular, so that's probably what I'll try next time.

Two narrow dining areas it's comfortable and the amarillo color is cheery. The other room had a tv with a futbol game going...

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El Ruizeñor Grill

4.2(317 reviews)

2.5 mi

Lunch on Taco Tuesday in Temple City, Los Angeles, California…read more.. My friend, Rosemarie, highly recommended El Ruizeñor Grill because she had been there in the past for a Yelp event. She described the food, the prizes, and the fun - wow! Let's go! Parking on the street was easy. We arrived before the lunch crowd, so several tables were available. Afterwards, the place was packed in the colorfully decorated and festive atmosphere! Service was attentive, friendly, and helpful! The Taco Tuesday deal was great! We got pollo, papa, al pastor, and carnitas tacos for $1.56 each, and a carne asada taco for $2.56! Everything was tasty and beautiful! I also enjoyed a generous, refreshing horchata! Thanks, Rose for the fun foodie adventure! I appreciated the complementary crunchy chips and non-spicy salsa! Yum!

Been wanting to try this Oaxacan Mexican restaurant for a long time so glad I finally got to check…read moreit out! I ordered UberEats and it arrived so fast - in half an hour or less! They have BOGO tacos for Taco Tuesday so I got the Asada Tacos ($2.88). The tacos had very generous portions of asada and topped with cilantro and onion bits. The asada was very tender and delicious! Really enjoyed the salsa provided on the side wasn't too spicy either! Got the "El Trio" ($21.84) and it consisted of a sampler of mole, red and green chilaquiles, with eggs, queso fresco, crema, onion, and cilantro. It came with two sides so I got beans and breakfast potatoes. The mole was so good! It was not too sweet, spicy, or salty but had a combo of all 3 flavors! Loved how it was rich and packed with flavor! Definitely one of the best mole I've had! The red and green chilaquiles were slightly spicy but still very yummy! Wished the chips weren't soggy and more crispy but not a big deal! The beans were good and the potatoes tasted a bit bland but that's ok! The Horchata Oaxaquena ($8.04) was so amazing! The Horchata tasted so fresh and delicious! There was bits of cantaloupe and walnuts, which made it very unique and made it even more tasty! Loved how refreshing and it wasn't too sweet. Definite must! Overall, I really enjoyed my food and would definitely recommend and return for a dine-in experience next time!

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Row B.

1 year ago

I came in for lunch and the owner right away made an assumption that was there soliciting trying to sell her something. She shoo me away and ask not to stress her out because she had a stressful day. I was so confused. I won't be stopping by here anymore. read more

Cristina G.

8 years ago

Great Menudo with hand made tortillas.. RICO Menudo, Saturday and Sunday. I also tried the quesadillas with the homemade salsa, they were delicious. read more

Guillermo V.

8 years ago

If you want amazing tamales, that are even better than the ones your mom makes, this is the place to go.

Gustavo L.

3 years ago

Excellent Mexican food y great service , many times eating and great experience, highly recommend!!

Alicia H.

3 years ago

Food is great!! Fresh and great service. First time here. They are so good that they close early.

Vanessa T.

7 years ago

Must try this place!!! Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere! You won't be disappointed. read more

Bill B.

4 years ago

The chicken tamales are the best. That's my favorite, but all the other dish are great.

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