Was looking to try more of the mom and pop shops in the area, and decided to give this spot a…read morechance. I was impressed by how beautifully decorated the interior is with regional Mexican adornments. Additionally, everything is super clean, including the condiment bar. This is a one woman show, where the food is made to order. While admirable, it lends to food not being at peak temperature, which I felt was the case for my order of Sopes. While the flavor is great, there's other factors which keep me from giving it 4 or 5 stars; including the carne asada being tough. There's lots of potential to this spot though.

Tried the enchiladas plate and a shrimp taco . The plate…read morewas really small and the flavor in the enchiladas were really lacking . Tasted really bland . The toppings on the enchiladas were good but no cream . Who eats enchiladas without Mexican sour cream . Very disappointed, was expecting much better since it had great reviews . Can't trust reviews on here I guess , I went to some Indian food place that had great reviews and the food was awful . It has to be that place or Indian food is just terrible. Won't be back .

People say this spot has some of the best tacos in town. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or…read moreew. People here are super nice and prices are looking good. I got their jamaica and orange drinks, rice and beans, jamon torta, and chile verde and carnitas tacos dorados to try. My grandma also got herself a carne asada burrito which was decently sized but was mostly beans and she said the meat was kinda tough. This was my first time trying a Jamaica drink and it reminded me of cranberry juice. And The orange drink pretty much just tasted like a non bubbly Fanta. Oh you can also get one free refill on them if you want there. Yall know I'm a bean fiend and these beans were creamy, smooth, earthy, and seasoned but still let the beans shine. #beanfiendapproved The rice was super flavorful, a bit tomatoy, savory, and yummy. The jamon torta had mayo, crunchy shredded lettuce, diced tomato, thick cut deli like meat, plenty of melty cheese, all on a soft a bit sweet bun. Was actually way more flavorful and yummy than I thought it would be. The tacos had a decently griddled crisp chewy corny corn toritilla and plenty of meat. The carnitas were savory but kinda oily and a bit dry. but The chile verde MNM. Big chunks of juicy tender melt in your mouth flavorful meat. They also gave me some bright, acidic, a bit spicy salsas that tasted pretty similar just the red one was a little more tomatoey? But Overall this place was lowkey pretty good. Carnitas burrito $9.50 Jamon torta $9.50 Tacos dorados $2.50 each Rice and beans side $2 each Jamaica drink $2 Orange drink $2

One of those spots that keeps it simple and knocks it out of the park. We stopped in during the…read moreActive Streets El Monte event and were really impressed. The building itself sets the tone with its cool 60s look, almost like a vintage Wienerschnitzel, with that classic roadside charm that makes you feel like you've found a neighborhood staple. This is a cash only place, but the prices are affordable for both the quality and the generous portions you get. It is homestyle Mexican food done right. No frills, nothing fancy, just well seasoned, satisfying dishes that hit the spot. We ordered the Asada Burrito, Asada Fries, and the Chile Verde plate. All three were excellent. The burrito was packed (tons of beef!) and flavorful without being too greasy, the asada fries had that perfect balance of crisp fries and meat, and the chile verde plate was rich and generously-portioned. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. We left full and happy, and we plan to come back. Tacos Los Mismos is a great find in El Monte and well worth the stop.

We came here because it was the closest spot from where we were, and the craving for a burrito…read moredefinitely convinced us to give it a try. We ordered the Pastor Burrito and placed the order at the counter before finding a seat. The burrito itself came out a bit smaller compared to most burritos I usually get. Flavor-wise, the biggest downside was the strong sour taste, which unfortunately overpowered the overall experience. Even the sauce served on the side had the same sour profile, making it harder to fully enjoy the meal. Sadly, this wasn't the most pleasant burrito experience for us.

*Updating review to add menu*…read more Sharing their updated menu with the community. OGs know that the best tacos in town are Karina's Tacos. Can never go wrong with their tacos and sopes! Service is always friendly and they are fast. You can phone in your order ahead of time. There's outside and inside sitting. They take card now but of course, cash is king!

Saw the rating, but decided to give their bean & cheese burritos a try. I ordered 2 with specific…read moreinstructions. The burritos were ready when I arrived. They provided me with green sauces and a plastic knife as requested. Packaging was good. The portion was good too. Sometimes, I m happy with just a simple bean & cheese lol no need rice or that extra meats. The bean & cheese were tasty. I prefer a bit more cheese, but it was good. I dunno about the other items, but for sure I would order the bean & cheese again. Service was good =] Parking avail

I ordered Chilaquiles, and I really just didn't care for how they looked or smelled. The cheese…read morewasn't even melted honestly it just looks awful to me all of it the presentation the way it looks I tempted to eat it as soon as I picked up the chips they were soggy and not in a good way I don't know this place just fell so short for me it tasted like something my kids would make themselves at home if they had to try. I don't know what the sauce was on the side but I didn't care for that either wasn't too great kind of bummed this was supposed to be my comfort meal. Maybe they make it differently if there's protein involved?

Hidden gem. Food first…read more.. Flavorful and balanced Mexican taste. I had a wet burrito as my first pick to produce a review for those who are not familiar with authentic Mexican food. It's not wet, it has sauce on top, which is the way it's supposed to be as far as I'm concerned. Salsa is your choice and avocado wedges are more than welcome a compliment. They create a perfect harmony with the already tasty base. Depending on your spiciness preference, the staff will hook you up with a proper extra salsa (and on your table if you want more). Basic güero dish that will leave an impression without a doubt. Staff... Cordial, attentive and not intrusive. They made sure I got what I need, asked how I liked it and left me to eat in peace. Can you ask for more? Amenities... ... Which means "bathroom". I feel like they let me use the staff bathroom which I consider a credit to their CS. Music... You get your banda over here which is a more romantic kind. Not the "el rey de los cielos" kind, so get ready to cry and feel safe to bring your kids here. 5 stars. No doubt. Not an obvious joint but certainly one to check out. Provecho!

We came on a weekday during lunchtime and to our surprise the service was moderate. Waiter was…read morefriendly when we would ask for certain things. Food was delicious. My gordita was a bit hard on the ends which made it hard to cut but overall it was delicious. A gentleman was singing as well which made the experience nice as we were celebrating a birthday. Parking is limited as there's about 10 parking spaces inside. Street parking is also tricky due to limited space.

The food is amazing! The ceviche were fresh and had lots of fish and shrimp. The camarones…read morezarandeados are the best I've had. The ambience is fun!

Came here on invitation from family member. Nothing fancy, lil place w/ patio seating. A bit runned…read moredown. I will say beer was cold & offered a bucket stand away from table (nice touch 4 stars) It's a shame you have to pay for salsa & chips including refills! (Thumbs down) Service was ok, it's hard taking care of a large party plus other tables. I'll give it a pass, server was nice & tried. Appetizers were delicious (shrimp ceviche/camarón picado & Camarones Sarandeados) chili sauce was, tasty, buttery & spicy) we Loved it! Although did pay for every refill had over 4 between our party. I ordered an entree consisting of shrimp sautéed w/ peppers, onions, garlic & topped w/ melted cheese. Served w/ rice, beans & salad. The entree had no flavor, perhaps a pinch of salt, more garlic & squeeze of lemon. Rice was mushy. Refried beans were the star of the show! Overall entree gets a 2 & beans 5. I will come back for a bean/cheese burrito & beer cuz their beans rock. I'll give it another chance. Stay tuned....

The food was crazy good and you could taste its freshness. And let me tell you. You get it all at…read morevery reasonable and fantastic price. And who can beat great food at these prices 24/7? Nobody! Nadien!

Food was good.. service is quick.. environment is clean.. tamales are dry n madam lacks flavor but…read morethe meat inside was delicious.. maybe add some Lars and salt to the masa. The restroom door is intense.. will smack u kn the way out.

Great portions and delicious!…read more Mariscos CR7 reasonably priced, considering the freshness of the seafood and the generous portion sizes.

More like 3.5 but will round up for pricing. A small store front, cute with maybe 15 small tables…read morefor seating. The service is good and helpful recommending plates on then menu. I wish they told us off the bat that they don't serve free water, just bottled. The menu is pretty expensive. The fish taco is very good, flavorful and nicely textured. The fish is well battered and crispy. The sauce and cabbage Is not overpowering and adds great texture. The carne asada tacos are ok, meat is well flavored but too dry and overcooked. The shrimp ceviche tostada is huge but I wish it had more cilantro and avocado. The shrimp chunks still has gray colored to them which suggest the shrimp hasn't been cooked long enough. The shrimp in the aguachiles is much more gray too so it made me nervous even try it. I will update if I have digestive issues to follow...