Excellent food and service... the prices are so reasonable! I would not hesitate to recommend this establishment to any of my friends!

They have amazing pozole and great costumer service. Smells like grandma kitchen when you walk in.

Omg best place in town For Mexican food Service is amazing Highly recommend the chilaquiles for breakfast read more

This little restaurant hidden in a large commercial complex. I was first apprehensive, when my Brother-in-law suggested it, but was glad that I listened to him, because it was a really nice suprised eating here. Inside was pretty small with less than a dozen tables. Couple of extra tables available outside, if weather permitted. My Brother-in-law ordered the chili rellenos plate, my Son ordered the chicken mole, and I ordered the arroz con pollo. My chicken rice dish was awesome, great taste, had that home cook feeling to it. The chili rellenos was really good as well, and my Son's chicken mole was OK as well, but maybe a little on the sweet chocolaty side, if toned down a bit, would of been great. All and all, great taste, friendly and attentive staff, made it a pleasure to eat here. Can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu. read more

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What a hidden gem. My regular Mexican family restaurant closed down so I was in search of a replacement and I found it. Not in an area where you'd expect. Surrounded by a business strip mall. They have a salsa bar, staff are very attentive and friendly. Decor is traditional Mexican murals and coordinating colors. They offer outdoor seating (not many tables though) if you choose. Menu is a mix breakfast, lunch and dinner options as well as appetizers and prices are VERY reasonable. I highly recommend the carnitas plate as well as the carne asada sopes. I absolutely LOVE their Spanish rice and I usually end up eating my husbands rice. Definitely a must try for your Mexican food craving. read more

Had lunch a few days ago with a co-worker. It's been a few years since I've eaten here but recall very much enjoying the food. Although I recall the food being a little better before, it did not disappoint. It just might have been what I ordered. I ordered the burrito a la Diabla and my co-worker the al pastor wet burrito. My friend really enjoyed his burrito, but mine was just ok. I really expected it the be spicier and there wasn't a lot of meat. Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures of the food, but I do intend to go back soon as Mexican is one of my faves and they have a really good salsa bar and free chips. read more

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My place for wet Chile Verde burrito. It comes with rice and salad, chips and salsa, and lots of love,

I have visited both locations, this one and the one in Pasadena. It's a small restaurant, very cozy, if you're not paying attention you'll completely miss it. It's owned and operated by a family and I would hate to burn my spot but the food and service here are amazing!!! Every time we walk in we are greeted as if we're long times friends. Everything I've tried here has been great. You can't go wrong with an asada plate if you're going to dine in. But if you're in a rush the burritos and tortillas are outstanding as well. read more

Best customer service I've had in a long time. The caldo de pollo was amazing! Definitely worth going out of your way for! Large menu with many authentic options to choose from. Felt like I was eating grandpas home made soup! Thank you for the wonderful experience. read more

Well today would the final farewell to this establishment. We walked in, and yes it was busy as expected, but there was a table for two empty with dirty dishes on the table. The waitress walked by numerous times. Never said one moment, we'll be with you soon, nothing. Was a great place to eat. The owner, unfortunately, just don't see around any longer. The conclusion, we left and found a better place. One we had heard of and equality as close. Authentic and friendly service. Try Lolitas. Look at their location for this to be continued..... Again thanks matador for your lack of customer service. read more

This restaurant is so delicious everything on their menu is so good one can never decide what to order but I love ordering their asada fries when I want comfort food and let me tell you it's the best asada fries I ever personally had!!! Very authentic food. I definitely recommend that plate and the staff is very friendly and helpful when it comes to choosing what to order. You won't regret coming here! read more

El Matador 2 - Asada fries - Mexican Near Me - Baldwin Park, California

Food was incredibly fresh and delicious. Service is friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Will definitely return to this hidden gem. read more

El Matador 2 - Chile Relleno Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Baldwin Park, California

Food always delicious . Awesome customer service from the minute you walk in and leave. Props to the chefs/cooks!. Not a fan of any of the salsa or else I would give them 5 read more

El Matador 2 - Pollo en Mole Special & 3 Taquitos a la Carte - Mexican Near Me - Baldwin Park, California

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Had chicken enchiladas in mole sauce. That mole sauce was fantastic! Definitely homemade! The salsas were delicious as well. They off the standard red and green, but also offer chili arbols. Fantastic! This was our first time here, we will be back! The service in this place is awesome! You are treated very well and feel special! read more

Not good menudo I ask x boliyo and the guys say yes I have fuck top when in in home it's teleras con mantquiya no good 52 bucks pa la basura

Best Real Mexican Food in Irwindale,Ca the food is beyond delicious and always fresh , the waitress and waiter are amazing and very attentive so if you're looking for comfort food that reminds you of your mama's cooking this is the spot . read more

I have to say first time visit. And we will be definitely be back again for other menu choices! Junior was so cool. What a great guy, great staff as well. I appreciated the sample of your Molé. Delicious! Thank you! Their cocido is bomb!! Tortillas are homemade and the quality of meat and delicious fresh vegetables is so much appreciated! read more

Great food ! Great service ! Definitely would recommend and the portioning you get what you're paying for !:)

Always excellent food and very reasonable prices. Great service no matter how busy they are. I always enjoy El Matador and truly wish I lived closer to enjoy their food more often. read more

Great food... great prise ....excellent cervice. .....Instant favorite. Defenetly top place in covina n azusa

I go here frequently because it is fantastic food and service. They know my name and what I order and always get it perfect. I love the chorizo con huevo, carnitas burritos, fajitas you name it. I love the oregano on the table and I always get a little plate of onion tomato cilantro. The homemade tortillas are so good and the guacamole is fresh. I love this place! read more

Food was great! Service was even better!! No pictures because we were starving. My husband had the menudo, he's extremely picky and he said it was delicious. I had the chimichanga , so good!! The servers are extremity attentive and fast! We found our new spot read more

Delicious food with nice customer service. Their carnitas tacos are great and the salsa bar is always a plus.

Jr. Is one of the most passionate servers around takes great pride in his craft he makes the best suggestions and brings an upbeat positive vibe with him read more

El Matador 2 - Mayra enchiladas (chicken, chorizo, sour cream, and cheese) with rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - Baldwin Park, California

Great hidden gem near my cousins house. The food is delicious and they have the best wet burritos

I ask for no Sour cream! Im lactose and they fill up my order with sour cream.The person taking orders cant work in a fast working environment! Beware of wrong order! read more

El Matador 2 - Mexican Near Me - Baldwin Park, California

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They have no idea what they are doing -cant manage their DoorDash Orders, cancel doordash orders because they cant figure out how to do business with Doordash - if your doordashing food from them - i'd stay away because youll just end up waiting for food that you never get and end up going somewhere else - dont waste your time - despite how good their food might possibly be - no order is worth getting cancelled on and sitting for an hour waiting for. terrible communication with them and doordash - they have no idea what they doing read more

BEST CLEAN DELICIOUS MENUDO CLOSEST TO COVINA. Just like mom use to make. Their wet burritos, especially the chile verde are a family favorite, their chilequilles for breakfast plate is heaven! read more

This place is a hidden gem, in the middle of an industrial complex, authentic food and great service. Carnitas plate is fire. Menudo is excellent I highly recommend this place All there plates are great read more

I came to this place with the love of my life, and it was amazing!! The food is delicious, I ordered the lengua with rice and beans, and it was amazing. My significant other ordered the fajitas" they were amazing!! Love this place. I will definitely come back! read more

El Matador 2 - Food was AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS will be returning. A+++ - Mexican Near Me - Baldwin Park, California

EVERYTHING IS AMAZING!!!! The vibes from everyone who works here is spectacular!! The service and the food is top notch

Great food, great service, and most of all great menudo and chiliquiles. Would eat there every day if I could.

Always the best food and best service. Did you know Jr. also does taco? We always use them for our events and people are always telling us how good they are! Book them for your next taco party! read more

El Matador 2 - Mexican Near Me - Baldwin Park, California

Mexican food is one of my favorites. Chips and Salsa while you wait. Drinking water or "agua" as the natives like to call it was good. The salsa had a nice roasted flavor to it and the chips were nice and fresh. The service was good and the food was also on par with what I'm use to. You see mis amigos, I grew up near Norwalk so I know my Mexican food, si?. This place does not disappoint. Not spectacular, or anything to write home or slap-yo-mama about but just an average plate of honest food at a fair price for the working man. We ordered the Chimichanga plate (7 out of 10) and the Steak or "Carne Asada" (6 out of 10) -both came with rice and beans. I did eat all of my rice and refried beans. They have a really good salsa bar and the restaurant from what I can tell was clean and cool inside. This is the culmination of tres anos of public school Spanish :) HAHA or in Spanish "JAJA"; Mr. Bautista would NOT be proud :( Adios! read more

This review is for El Matador catering but the food came from this location. We had 135 person lunch event and their team was on top of it! They had 3 portable grills and our plates were made to order. We had many options to choose from plus a piece of fruit, a bag of tortilla chips and a drink. Everyone raves about the food. I had the chicken quesadilla with beans, tortilla chips, apple and water. It was delicious. The condiment bar had sliced limes, onion, cilantro and two types of salsa. Superb layout for an off-site lunch. read more

As a Regular customer I highly recommend it here! Everyone is so friendly and the food is to die for!!!Probably one of the very BEST small family own restaurant business read more

I was craving a burrito and we decided to come here. It was my first time here and I thought everything was delicious. I ordered a wet carne asada burrito, and she green enchiladas de pollo. From my first bite, I knew it was a different taste. One of the best burritos I've ever had. It's a small hole in the wall restaurant, I never noticed the place until I was told about it. Great place for lunch or dinner read more

El Matador 2 - Carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Baldwin Park, California

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Vegetarian burrito delicious!! I ordered for pick up and it was ready right on time thank you. read more

El Matador 2 - Veggie Burrito w/ Avocado - Mexican Near Me - Baldwin Park, California

It's a small place, decorated cute. I tried their Taco Tuesday, 1.25 street tacos. My favorite was the al pastor, it was full of flavor. All the meats were tender, not fatty or grisly. Because I'm on the task of finding the best fish tacos in the SG Valley I ordered one. Fresh fish, red snapper, not breaded, so healthier...it was good. I love cheese and it had a little on it along with the usual cabbage and white sauce. Next up, dessert! Homemade flan- how can you go wrong with homemade flan LOL Great customer service, very nice people. They make you feel welcome. read more

El Matador 2 - Mexican Near Me - Baldwin Park, California

I love coming to el matador with my parents and boyfriend. I usually get the mole, it's really good! Chicken is very nice and juicy, beans and rice are real good too. Highly recommend! read more