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    Cafe X2O - Monrovia

    4.3 (587 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    CAFE X2O - MONROVIA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Courtney T.

    The quality of the food was impressive! The service just everything. If you're looking to have a wonderful dinner authentic Lebanese food. Also compliments to the chef, he came to the table to introduce himself and was kind enough to share his culture with us. Best place just come and enough.

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    Angela C.

    I had a midweek lunch here with some friends. Since one of my friends is Lebanese and suggested this place, I was pretty confident it was going to be good, and it was! The last time I was at this location years ago, it was a different Mediterranean restaurant, but it seems that Cafe X2O has opened several locations throughout the San Gabriel Valley along the Foothill cities and took over this location as well. There was one in Glendora closer to me, but apparently that location closed down. The parking is pretty easy if it's not too busy. One way in and loop around the restaurant to get out. The seating area feels like you are in an outdoor patio, but it's enclosed so you are protected from the elements. It was Wednesday and we saw that they had Wine Wednesdays with bottles at 50% off. There were also hookah pipes so our group decided to indulge in both! We shared a Cold Meze Sampler and Hot Meze Sampler and it was all great. For lunch I ordered the chicken kebab lunch special. The chicken was tender and flavorful. Our meals came with what seemed like an endless basket of lavash, which they can heat up for you to make it crunchy like a cracker (I preferred it at room temperature). My other friends ordered the lamb chops and the beef shawarma plate. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I really liked the servers here, they were attentive and gave excellent service. For delicious Lebanese food, I highly recommend Cafe X2O!

    The place

    The best service ever. Very tasty food and drinks. The stuff makes best atmosphere to enjoy with family and friends. Also very good music

    Chicken Shawerma Plate
    Ava L.

    This was soooo good! I cannot wait to come back and eat here. Everything was so delicious, the fried zucchini, the roasted tomato, the shawarma, the rice and hummus mmm just everything was so good. I'm excited to come back and get another plate. Such a good experience

    Garlic fries was delicious
    Sona B.

    Great food and excellent ambiance. Sunday night full of people, great music and great service! Thank you Rola for a wonderful attitude and very friendly service. Loved it will be back for sure.

    Chicken Kebab Plate is pure perfection.
    Ereny H.

    I'm so upset the location in Glendora closed down but I am forever loyal to all their other locations. Food is always delicious and fresh! Hits the spot always. The service is always great, I order online and walk in and they hand me my order right away. I've dined there many times as well too, love meeting people here for lunch because the vibe is always relaxing and comforting. I'm craving it again writing this review

    Lamb Chops Plate
    Susan J.

    Nice venue but be sure to bring a jacket. It's like an outdoor patio with plastic covering the area. Wonderful service from our server Ethan. Great personality and a young man that seems to love his job. Everything we ordered was delicious. Will definitely return!

    Absolutely delicious. Driven by many times. Finally dropped in for Dinner. Absolutely wonderful spot. Food, service & price 5 STARS!

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    Aileen H.

    We got the weekday family meal deal last night for $39.99. It came with 4 servings of chicken kabobs, a large order of rice, a whole bag of pita bread, a large serving of salad and two choices of dips. The food was good. I liked the dressing on the salad: refreshing and a teeny bit sweet. The chicken kabobs were flavorful and cooked well. Even eating them reheated in the microwave afterwards was still good. And what a good value! We had lots of left-overs. The portion was generous by today's standards given how expensive everything is. We got it to-go and ate it at home. It was so easy and affordable! I have eaten at this restaurant in-person as well. This location also serves as a hookah lounge. If that is something you are looking for, then they offer many different hookah flavors. It can get a bit smoky inside if you don't like the smoke. I got the grilled fish plate last time and that was delicious too! Service was fine. There is free parking on-site. I recommend this place for the family meal deal, and if you are interested in good Mediterranean food and hookah.

    Chicken Kebab Plate
    Nate P.

    Cool little place with an outdoor patio vibe that's all covered. Didn't realize it was a hooka bar too but didn't bother me. They also had a large the with Thursday night football on so that was nice. I got a chicken kabob plate what was delicious. Chicken was perfect and the rice was super nice. Plate was big and everything on it was good. I wanna come back and try their lamb fersure. Parking is a little tight and would probably be difficult during peak hours. People working were great and really cool. Definitely his this place up.

    Mini meal for two
    Brenda M.

    Food 100% service 100% I came for lunch and had the family mini meal for two , meat and chicken so tender and they serve you a generous amount of rice and few pieces of veggies would have liked a few more pieces added to the meal, all you can eat home made bread. Ambiance was inviting and they offer hookah during your visit and a bar and cocktails Nice serving of hummus and Tzatziki super good. Will be back to try there lunch special.

    Grilled Lamb Chops Plate
    Ken F.

    Terrific and convivial service. Some of the best Mediterranean food in the SGV. Warm Middle Eastern vibe.

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    We just had dinner here tonight and the food and service was exceptional. Great wine pour! Great atmosphere!

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    Delicious food. The lamb chops are so good reminds of my parents made them. Great food!

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    Think twice about dining here. Found a hair in the hummus. So disgusted I lost my appetite.

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