I haven't been here in nearly fifteen years after moving from the area but this place was mainstay for me before I retired. It wasn't unusual for me to get a few sandwiches on a weekly basis way back when. I am very happy that Cook's Tortas is still around. I have tried every sandwich on their board. My favorite has always been the Bombero #6. It is grilled tender steak with a red pepper sauce and avocados. The bread is a sourdough Ciabatta style roll which is made fresh daily. One side comes with the sandwich. This time I chose the Ham and Cheese Macaroni Salad. For dessert, I always get Great Grandmother's Corn Cake. Everything tasted very fresh. There was ample beef in the sandwich. The corn cake was not too sweet and the guava jelly on top enhanced the cake well. A pineapple-orange aqua fresca was a good, refreshing beverage accompaniment. Service was very friendly and exemplary. The food was prepared quickly and brought out to me. Prices are much higher now than before; more than doubled so this would be considered a special treat for me if I am in the area. read more

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I've been coming to Cook's Tortas with my family ever since I was a kid and their food always hits the spot! My go to order is the Lengua (beef tongue) Torta! Pillowy soft and toasted bread with thick cuts of lengua, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, and mustard nestled inside. The flavors are phenomenal! It also comes with a side and I always choose the Ham and Cheese Macaroni! I'm not kidding when I say I can eat the Ham and Cheese macaroni every single day and sometimes I order just a large bowl of it! I love that you can also upgrade the size of the sides to a bigger bowl. The sandwiches can be pricey, but honestly so worth it because of how big the portions are. Customer service is always top tier! The staff are always so kind and will answer any questions you have. Huge perk that you can also call in ahead of time to place your order and they offer curbside pick up. If you want to dine in, simply order at the cashier and they'll call you when your food is ready. Lots of seating inside and very clean. Free parking lot available too. Cook's Tortas will always have my heart and I will continue to recommend it to everyone I know! read more

Cook's Tortas - Lengua Torta #69 - Mexican Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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My first time here i highly recommend this place , a little pricey but very good, I had carne asada torta , the bread is amazing the meat perfectly cooked the potato salad for a side is a great combination it's delicious . Also the Jamaica drink is 100% natural Not to mention great perfect customer services . Definitely coming back . read more

Cook's Tortas - Mexican Near Me - Monterey Park, California

A little pricey but so is everything right now am I right? The service was too notch, friendly and fast. We tried the " mojito"pork was delish and the sweet onions and garlic sauce flavored perfectly with it. Sweet potato fries were crispy and had the perfect salt ratio. My coworkers had the al pastor torta and the bombero. They both enjoyed them. I like the way the menu is laid out with your choice of beef, pork, chicken etc in matching color All of the sandwiches can be wrapped in lettuce. They say their meat is never frozen Each torta was about $17 read more

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Omg please bring back the pineapple celery Agua Fresca it was so bomb!! Also love their sweet potato fries

This is place is a hidden gem. People working there are super cool, they always let me know what to get if i wanna switch it up from time to time. Their menu is extensive, but all of their options are fireee. Great spot if you are craving a high quality torta. Parking is great here too. Could be a little pricey but totally worth it. Good spot to eat inside or order take out, i don't usually see this place crowded which makes this place a good place to catch up with a friend. read more

We've been coming here for years, but the last two years we've only gone once a year and I think it's only after we forget that it's not as good as it used to be. It's a $20 sandwich and the quality is degrading. The meat is dry and chewy. We always order the bombero, it used to be good. read more

Cook's Tortas - Mexican Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Price! The price could improve. I use to come here a lot! And then over the years they raised their prices so much it's just not worth it for me. A sandwich and a side $22. Add a drink and it goes past $30 FOR ONE PERSON! read more

I absolutely love Cook's Tortas. I used to frequent this spot often before I moved out of MPK. My favorites are the Bombero and Milanesa paired with a lovely glass of their fruit drinks and potato salad. MmmMmm! Parking is a little slim when it's busy, but service is usually pretty good. The restaurant itself is a little on the small side. read more

Been coming here for a while and it's still as delicious as the first time I visited. They offer a great selection of sandwiches with different types of meats and they also have a few vegetarian options. I love their macaroni salad and their aguas frescas. The staff is always nice and they are fast to get their customers fed. The restaurant is small but they offer outside seating and to go. I would recommend you give the a try. The Bombero is my favorite. read more

Cook's Tortas - The wall of sandwiches - Mexican Near Me - Monterey Park, California

In the mood for sandwiches, we ordered ham and turkey with cranberry sandwiches, both were delicious! Also got side of macaroni and potato salad, unfortunately both needed a little bit more seasoning! read more

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What I Ordered: -Shrimp Po' Boy #28 $18.71 Side of Ham & Cheese Macaroni Salad My first time at Cook's in over a year. I often pass by Cook's going down Atlantic, but it's been a minute. I happened to be at Shakey's across the street and wasn't feeling Shakey's. With the Wife's permission, I came over to Cook's for a torta. The Shrimp Po Boy was pretty good. It wasn't as good as the ones I've had in New Orleans, but it was pretty dang good. I saved half for the wife and she liked it as well. I will have to get her to come to Cook's in person next time. I was told that the Ham & Cheese Macaroni Salad was popular. I wasn't a fan. The noodles were soggy and too wet not to mention there was too much mayonnaise. I wouldn't recommend this side. I've been to Cook's twice now and both tortas were great. I'm looking forward to coming back again soon. Pro Tip: Pay Cash and Save $. I saved $0.72 on the Po'Boy. read more

The bread is freshly baked, there's a variety of sandwiches and service is very friendly. One thing that threw me off was the pricing. A sandwich, sweet potato fries, a drink, and a sweet pastry in the end nearly 40 bucks. If I'm gonna order sweet potato fries, at least give me a solid portion of it Jesus. My small bag was literally half empty. The sandwich was tasty but felt a little empty inside. I ordered a milanesa sandwich. Which was good and the milanesa was crispy. The sweet corn cake was OK. The ambience was simple, but I was primarily there for the food. 25 bucks for this combo would've been more than enough, but damn did I feel a little cheated. Next time I'll just order the sandwiches to go. read more

I bookmarked Cook's Tortas back when they used to write their sandwich descriptions on a chalkboard. It's been long since abandoned and here I was trying it for the very first time. I thought sharing 3 tortas would be fitting for a first time situation. I ordered the following: -la diabla #666 ($18.99): mayo, grilled chicken breast, jalapeño, chile de arbol, habanero-guacamole, grilled queso fresco, black beans -carne asada #5 ($18.99): mayo, grilled beef, pico de gallo with jalapeños, avocado, lettuce + sour cream -bbq pulled pork #40 ($18.99): mayo, bbq pulled pork, coleslaw with red onion avocado sauce A lil pricey, however, the sandwiches are a bit longer than your typical torta. And each sandwich does come with a side (ham & cheese macaroni, potato salad, fruit salad, fries, etc). I did not heed the warning and enthusiastically bit into La Diabla, nearly singeingi off my ear hairs. It Is indeed spicy. Not spicy, but SPICY. I wish I could handle spice better because I feel like La Diabla sounds like tasty party. Of the 3, I liked #40 best because this was a very good bbq pulled sandwich - the bbq wasn't too overpowering and the coleslaw offset the sweet bbq taste. To be honest, what pulls each sandwich together is the freshly baked bread. It's this soft, pillowy bread that is the perfect vessel for all torta concoctions. Go wild. Choose what sounds good to you and I'm 100% sure it'll be a top tier torta. read more

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Ooof, the prices are not for the weak. I came with my sister and ordered 3 tortas, sweet potato fries as sides, and two mexican cokes. The total was $70. I think its a bit much for 3 tortas with a side and drinks but I suppose inflation is hitting hard. The order takes about 20mins when we ordered it to go so they must be making it pretty fresh. This place is probably more upscale than other places because it is about $19 per sando. The flavors were all there and the sweet potato fries were decent but this is definitely a treat yourself place. It can be a bit oily though since the oil bled through the bag. Regardless, I'd come back only in a blue moon. read more

I ordered the carne asada. Meat was dry and had only a lime flavor. The bottom half came with one avocado the size of a dime. Bread wasn't fresh and the thinnest layer of sour cream imaginable. For $22 and that's with no drink. I can see why the place is empty. read more

I tried Cooks Tortas for the first time today and it was amazing! The Tortas that are a part of the lunch special are the perfect size for a hearty meal without being overly full. I got the cubano and enjoyed the flavor, though I would say that it is not the traditional cubano flavor. I believe there was added hoagie dressing which gave it a good garlicky tang. I ordered online, and while it was not done on time as expected, it was only a few minutes late and the staff were pleasant and knowledgeable about the order status. I will say, I did try to call to be sure they were open as it's New Year's Eve, but no one answered the phone listed on Google. There is a lot of seating inside, particularly for groups of 4 or less. There is also some seating outside, so bring your dog! read more

Cook's Tortas - Seating - Mexican Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Stopped by here for a quick dinner before heading to see a movie. I ordered 1 carne asada taco, 1 Al pastor taco, and a mojito torta (#15). The tacos were delicious. They had all the flavor without being too greasy. I added the spicy salsa to the tacos and it was so good! The sandwich was also delicious. The bread was soft and paired well with the pork filling. It was a little sweet for my taste because of the sweet onions and sauce, so I added the spicy salsa and it balanced out well. I had the potato salad on the side and I really liked the balance of dill and mustard. The potatoes were also tender but not too soft. A really great meal for a reasonable price. read more

Cook's Tortas - #151. Mojito Torta with Side - Mexican Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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Used to come here years ago when I worked over here and the Bombero has never let me down. The meat is tender full of flavor and I love their ham macaroni as a side. The cucumber line agua Fresca is the best as well. That whole meal cost about $30, but a treat once in a while is not gonna kill me. You definitely need to give this place to try. read more

Cook's Tortas - #6. Bombero Torta with Side - Mexican Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Cook's is by a sloped street that you can access from the main road or from the back. They have a private lot that usually have space. You can order ahead and they offer loads of customization options. They have a good amount of seating although most times I've gotten food to-go. The fiod had always arrived on time and staff are nice. The tortas are delicious and flavorful. The tortas are big enough to fill you up. I've yet to try them all but I want to! Their menu is definitely leaves you with choice-paralysis. The fries are just okay, nothing too special just soft. I did like their arrow con leche. The light sweetness counters the savoriness. Any time I'm craving a torta, this is the place I go to since it's one of few that actually specializes in tortas. read more

Cook's Tortas - #59. Cubana Torta with side of fries - Mexican Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Stop #5 on our Friday Sammy Tour! Was craving a Cuban so that's how we landed on Cook's for this Friday's Sammy Tour destination. Parking: Plenty of parking is available in their lot. We were one of maybe three cars in the lot for lunch. I assume weekends are busier. Ambiance: Casual dining with seating spread along it's open dining area. The table are well spaced out so you never feel like you're too close to other parties. Our food: -The Cubana: Tasty, packed with meats. I ordered the 7 inch, which might hae been enough to share but why do that when I'm hungers?! haha . My combo came with a side. I opted for sweet potato fries as my side. The other options were potato salad, pasta salad, and a few other sides that didn't appeal to me. The bites that had the pickled onions and mustard were delicious, just not spread out evenly to get full flavor in every bite. -BBQ Pulled Pork: My husband got the BBQ pulled pork sandwich. A little too sweet and saucy for me but I appreciated the amount of pulled pork they provided. On the counter there are several desserts like cake, cookies, and pastries available for purchase. Along with agua frescas to accompany your meal. This was our second visit to Cook's. There is a multitude of tasty options available on their big menu. My first visit I just couldn't decide on a torta so I opted for a salad. Happy to be back to try something new. Service: Extremely friendly. Patient while we changed our minds on sides and debating on ordering a dessert to go. Brand new: We were informed (verbally and read on the TV display) that Cook's is now open until midnight and serving tacos on Friday and Saturday. Adding that to the list of late night snack options. read more

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I don't mean to be rude but I can't eat the bread so I ordered the torta lettuce wrapped (which is an actual option in their menu... I didn't ask for a special request) and they literally put a piece of Romaine lettuce on a plate, put the sandwich ingredients on top of it and then put another piece of lettuce loosely on top. So it was not "wrapped" at all. It was essentially a salad and I couldn't even pick it up I had to eat it with a knife and a fork. Also the carne asada was just kinda gross and not seasoned well. read more

Wanted a sandwich, but wanted something outside of American deli or a Banh mi. Found this spot that had endless variations of tortas! Upon arrival it has ample parking which is a plus and by walking up I can see their menu on their wall already. Fun! Ordered the cucumber agua Fresca, la diabla with the pineapple orange coconut side, and the al pastor with the potato salad. Really enjoyed the agua Fresca, really refreshing and not overly sweet. The pineapple orange coconut was like a nice palate cleanser, it was very fresh, I really enjoyed it, will be making this at home :P Now down to the sandwich, the torta bread is a mixture of ciabatta with focaccia. It was so soft not dense at all like other places that I have tried. Their bread is what made it stick out to me. The al pastor was so juicy, with a hint of spice and bits of pineapple. I don't know if you can tell, but I love pineapple! La Diabla wasn't what I expected it to be, but the chicken itself was very tender. I thought it would be spicy but the peppers kinda got lost. Will come back again to try the other frescas and tortas! read more

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I came here craving a proper Mexican torta and left mad I wasted my appetite. Who in their right mind makes a torta on ciabatta bread? A real torta needs a fresh bolillo period. This was like ordering tacos and getting them on pita bread. And the "hot sauce"? Please. It had about as much kick as tap water. I don't know if they were afraid of chilies or thought it was just for decoration, but it was flavorless and sad. If you love authentic Mexican food, do yourself a favor and skip this place. My taste buds are still in mourning. This wasn't a torta it was a crime against Mexican cuisine. read more

Cook's Tortas - Happy to be leaving this place. - Mexican Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Been a while since I've eaten here, but never ever a disappointment. Really! It's just enough different from typical Mexican restaurant offerings. That's true of both the tortas and the aguas frescas. read more

I'm sorry cooks torta. After 10+ years of loving you and driving an hour out of our way to get to you, we have to admit the price does not match the taste and quality. Size didn't change, Taste didn't change, ingredients seem like they didn't change. What was once free hot green sauce now costs 85 cents extra. Tortas now cost 8$ more. $19 for a torta is not worth the cost for me. The business is clearly doing well for it to survive this long and customers are willing to pay the higher prices. One torta can easily feed 2 people if those 2 people also brought their own bag of chips. Ordering system is now through kiosk but if the lines get too long they'll start taking orders at the counter to speed things up. read more

Cook's Tortas - Front Counter/Long Line - Mexican Near Me - Monterey Park, California

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These tortas are made to order just like Jersey Mike's, so when you want that Latin flare come by. They've added empanadas and desserts and agua frescas. The chicken place next door has made getting to cooks difficukt but they have a better parking lot. Clean restrooms too. Don't know if they have WiFi. Favorite tortas are the Cuban the one with shrimp and the one with all veggies. Enjoy! read more

Pros: Service was nice, the cashier was very knowledgeable and helpful in the process of ordering. He let us know the more popular tortas as well as the sides they offered! Our tortas were good, we both got beef ones. I got the fries as a side which were not the right move, the potato salad is way better. Cons: Tortas were pricey but I get it and the overall establishment smelled like bad plumbing. I went into the restroom and it was a nightmare. It stunk SO bad and the floor was completely wet and everything was dirty, I had to really go so I sucked it up. They need to fix this problem, the entire restaurant has that lingering bad-plumbing-poop smell. read more

Aside from pricing, the service is really bad. I can't believe a combo is about $18-19. I wouldn't mind if it came with a smile from the friendly worker. The prices are not displayed on the wall or any place. He seems to be very frustrated. Not helpful as a first time customer. I could appreciate someone that was helpful with the menu. read more

Really good mexi food options. I try and change it up with the menu and so far everything been good. The burritos wont be my go to, but why settle with a burrito when there are so many other tasty options? read more

Yikes! Not sure how I feel about this updated review but it must be done. Modern times, post Covid and the current state of inflation is devastating to everybody. But I was kind of stunned after today's adventure back to Cooks Tortas. I believe I used to pay $7.99 for a torta here back in the days. It was not cheap back then but I would splurge on a meal here once in awhile because it was a fresh, great tasting, and worth the extra bit of cash I saved up. Today's order was for 2 husky combos and a torta a la carte: Total Damage $66.48... holy mole. Not to mention they forgot one of my sweet potato fries. Or maybe it was included together in one bag and that was that. I did not realize that the husky combos comes in a smaller torta then the a la carte option since the torta sizes were completely different. Also, compare to the old school photo to the current. Not sure where all the protein went? It hurts to say this but I don't think I can recommend this place anymore just based on the current prices and portions of the food. The F&B industry is a difficult one and especially in todays current economy, I understand the owners decisions to keep himself in business and kudos to that! read more

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Been coming to Cook's for years, Cook's has always been ahead of the game and is still unique in its options, and definitely one of the best sandwiches in LA. And ive had a lot of sandwiches. Brings together some amazing flavors and a ton of variety. Queso Fresco, Veggie, Shrimp Po Boy and Carne Asada are my faves, and the side dishes are also amazing. Strawberries and cream will always have a special place in my heart read more

Probably the best sandwich place around Monterey Park! I truly missed out years of trying their food, if I didn't look it up I would have not known how amazing their sandwiches are! I always go for the Cubana which is one of their popular choices but this time I wanted to try their shrimp po boy. I gotta say it's probably my alternative if I don't want anything with too much meat. It has a great amount of shrimp, flavor, and crunch. I really love this place and recommend trying it at least once if ever you're in the area. read more

Cook's Tortas - Mexican Near Me - Monterey Park, California

The service was phenomenal and the food is next level. True gem on a restaurant. Wish I lived closer! Santiago was incredibly thorough and classy. He gave me thorough walk through of the menu fine dining style! I'm impressed! Glad I ran into this place! read more

The food (ingredients, taste, and service) is awesome but the price does not justify. For a meager sandwich with a side of potato salad literally one bite amount and a large soda with 15% tax came out just shy of $30. For that kind of price, might as well go to Langer's in Downtown LA for their #19, which is a bigger and more appetizing sandwich. read more

*Review based on food pick-up from mobile application* I ordered on a Wednesday around 6 PM. I was running about 8 minutes late from the ETA provided on the application. Despite that, the pickup process was easy and straightforward. There were still plenty of parking available in their private parking lot. For my order, I got the Shrimp Po'boy Torta with a side of fries. For the sandwich, there were big pieces of shrimp throughout each bite. They also added a generous amount of mayo as well. I thought the shrimp, mayo, and lettuce combination blended together well. For the fries, the seasoning was a bit lacking. Some of the fries tasted very bland, while few had seasoning on it. I did feel the portion of the fries was a bit small. While the torta tasted great, I think the order was a bit overpriced. The order came out to be $20. read more

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Cook's Tortas makes really good tortas. The flavors are on point, the ingredients taste fresh, and the bread is excellent. Everything I've tried has been consistently well made. That said, it's on the pricier side for a counter-ordering restaurant. The pricing is closer to what you'd expect at a sit-down restaurant. They used to offer a smaller torta with a drink that felt like a better value. Overall, the food is great and worth checking out when you're feeling a little more flush. read more

I've been to cooks a long time ago and I used to really enjoy dining here. But this past time, I didn't realize how much price has gone up and the quality of the sandwich was missing. Mine was pretty dry while other sandwiches were drenched in sauce. First time I experienced inconsistency here! read more

My wife said 10/10 for this place and here's why: they use the minimum amount of good quality to ingredients to get a bombass taste. No fluff. The taste is very balanced. She wanted to buy a sandwich to take home but didn't want to pay another $20 for it (only complaint she had). The servers are quick and nice. From my perspective, I really appreciate the diverse flavors they have and also that you can get a dessert as a side. They have a big lot. Interior is very modern with chill vibes. read more

I used to come here a lot. Tortas are bomb and salads are tasty. But the prices keep changing. For a local spot in Monterey park, it's really expensive. For the price of a taco taco salad, I'd prefer to take the time to make my own. read more