It's ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE the food is always cold and I think it's roach infested because I be seeing a lot of roaches there and they have rude service. read more

Warning: Make sure you calculate your orders correctly. They overcharged me. I bought 3 tripas tacos and 5 meat tacos and was charged $18. As I was waiting for my food, I looked at the price board and realized they overcharged me. I went back and asked her how much each taco was and she told me that carne tacos were $1.50 and tripas was $2.50 which she told me was on the wall. I looked at both walls and it clearly states $1.75 for tripas tacos. Let's give them the benefit of a doubt and say they forgot to change the prices on the wall. 2.50X3 = $7.50 and 1.50X5 = $7.50. $15 plus tax shouldn't equal out to $18. There were more people coming around so I didn't want to call her out in front of everyone so I left it as that. Now for the tacos. I wouldn't have posted anything if the tacos were really good since this place has 4.5 stars. Flavorwise, the tacos were okay but the texture of the carne asada and tortilla was off. Maybe this place is better known for their seafood menu? *shrug* read more

This is a small family run business. Really good food. Fresh ingredients. Great service!

I always go for the Asada and Al pastor tortas great price delicious food. The tacos as well they don't fail.

The best tripas tacos hands down. They cook them crispy on the outside and a little soft on the inside. You get 2 different textures and all the flavors. I also like the carnitas tacos. My partner likes the multitas. Best to call in your order to make sure they have the specialty meats before you drive over and also to save yourself time waiting for your food. This place gets packed and is definitely worth the wait when they are busy. Sooo good. read more

Hidden in a neighborhood you will not be disappointed if you stop here. Just make sure you bring cash since it's cash only. Lunch time during the week can get busy with locals on their lunch break picking up their call in orders or those enjoying it there. They have benches in a back patio and outside seating. The staff is friendly and everything is made fresh to order. I got the potato tacos which comes with 3 for under $5. The filling has a good spice and you bite into crunchy goodness with the coolness of the lettuce and smoothness of the queso fresco. Everyone was ordering the pepino agua Fresca. Next time I bring more cash that will be a must try. The other delicious looking item are the deep fried quesadillas. Can't wait until I'm in the neighborhood again to try it! There's a small lot and neighbor parking close by. read more

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I order through the phone and said it will be ready in 15 minutes but took longer. About 25-30 minutes. Just a heads up they will take longer when making the food. Anyways their fried quesadilla with no meat was delicious. There green salsa is a great combination when eating it. This is my favorite food item they have read more

El Taco Man - fried quesadilla with no meat (: - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

Got the all meat carne asada burrito. It was par... Nothing special, I did like the tortilla but the meat could use alittle more seasoning. It wasnt too greasy which is a plus but still find hard fatty pieces in the meat that I am not fond of. read more

Great fish tacos but overkill on the cabbage. The fish was so nice and crunchy and meaty with every bite. Shrimp was also good in the same batter. 3 stars because their pastor was pretty dry. Nachos also had nacho cheese instead of melted cheese which I expected. read more

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Love the service, food Abby new salsa !!! I don't live in El Monte , but every time I go I have to go there . I love the carne asada burrito read more

Always friendly service, and the best quesadillas in the SGV. Order early because the lunch rush can be overwhelming. Great outdoor seating gives the street taco feel. read more

[4.5 stars rounded up - note: I usually round down] Summary: - Service - friendly - Food - tastes decent, LARGE quantity - Price - cheap, REALLY cheap; CASH only - Ambiance - feels like eating at a friends porch/backyard; outdoor seating only ******* Definitely a go-to to-go spot for quick, CHEAP, decent tasting Mexican food. The prices are even better than most lunch trucks that come into the industrial area serving similar food but of lesser quality/flavor. $1 [overloaded] tacos - WIN $4.75 [really hearty] bowls -WIN and not to mention the burritos and fajitas and many others that look so good and come in such absurd quantities for their price - WIN What else do I need to say to justify the 5 stars? Perhaps, I'll just say that they're as good as it gets in this area... Lengua Tacos [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/j8Vf8YXY2LPAiEAEwVbRhg?select=IEho2NLDtssYTWEQD5gBuA#IEho2NLDtssYTWEQD5gBuA ] Lengua Bowl [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/j8Vf8YXY2LPAiEAEwVbRhg?select=IEho2NLDtssYTWEQD5gBuA#HS7Au827OVsUpUdGTUkQFA ] Carnitas Bowl [http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/j8Vf8YXY2LPAiEAEwVbRhg?select=IEho2NLDtssYTWEQD5gBuA#bquLoFaGt8-u4e5d8Ngd6g ] read more

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My son's favorite taco place, a small local taco stand in El Monte. The food above the standard fast food taco places.

My best bud from grade school brought me to this majestic place the other day. Long story short, I'm so glad he brought me here. Rating: Maybe I should rate this place lower so no one comes. I'm pulling your leg.. I don't want to be selfish. Everyone should be exposed to their food once in awhile. Location/Parking: Cross streets are Mountain View and Magnolia. I agree with other yelpers by saying this place is a hidden gem. Small parking lot, but there is plenty of street parking as well. Ambiance/Seating: For outdoor seatings, this place is very inviting. Its very cozy and a great place to enjoy your food and catch up with friends. Ocassionally, you'll hear some fixed up cars driving by and show off by seeing who's car makes the loudest noise. I don't get those people, but perhaps they should get a better exhaust system... just saying... Service: Very friendly staffer who was very attentive and recommended a lot of yummy food to eat. I thought her recommendation was spot on! Food: You should all get the fried quesadilla with everything! It comes with 2 decent size quesadillas that are covered with beans, guacamole, lettuce, redsalsa, queso fresco & sour cream! Sounds like a fun time in the restroom afterwards if you know what I mean... *wink wink* I wouldn't recommend eating it all the time, because it is so heavy but sooooooo gooooooooood! Tip: Spice up your life and ask for the green or red sauce to dip or layer it on! Will definitelly come back when I have a quesadilla craving! read more

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This place has the best wet burritos, never disappoints. Called to place an order which is so convenient and food was ready when I arrived. My mom loves their tacos de papa. read more

There is only limited outdoor seating but the food was great. I've never had a fried quesadilla. It was good. My son had the shrimp tacos and they were devoured within minutes. read more

I'm happy and not so happy this place is close to work since my co-workers and I come here pretty often. I've had their rajas burrito, potato tacos and their fried quesadilla with carne asada. Portions are big. The rajas burrito and fried quesadilla were delicious. The potato tacos were good too, but the potatoes were a little bland. Putting extra salsa made it just fine, though. I doubt I will stop coming here. Food is good. Service is fast and friendly. read more

El Taco Man - Potato tacos - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Hidden gem alert!!! I found this place while waiting for my tires to get rotated. This place is definitely a great place for tacos or any mexican food. The tacos here are 1.25, no tax added so 1.25 straight up! The meat is marinated really well and you just go up and order and you get your tacos in less than 5 minutes! The parking lot is kind of small but there is also residential parking around the corner. I like how they have hand sanitizer right there too so once you finish getting your tacos you can clean your hands! I'll definitely be coming back for some good tacos! read more

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Carne asada wet burrito is straight fire. So tasty, with a green sauce that packs some heat. Nice people making great taqueria food. read more

Fantastic food for a great price. My favorites are the cabeza and lengua burritos. So savory and full of flavor. I always call in my orders to minimize the wait and the food comes out piping hot. The people who work and own the place are very friendly. They now accept credit cards and Apple Pay so I didn't have to touch any money which is a great relief in this age of COVID. read more

This is one of those small unassuming Mexican taco stands with great food. The surrounding neighborhood is a little to be desired but the food makes up for it. But for El Monte I think it's as good as it comes. The carne Asada nachos are a favorite. The tacos carne Asada, carnitas are amazing. I have had the fried quesadilla and it takes 15 minutes from when you order. I am not a cheese lover so it wasn't my favorite but everyone else I went with loved it! read more

El Taco Man - Menu - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

*** Pitstop Review (El Monte) *** It was just one of those days I decided to roll the dice and try a new place. El Taco Man was nearby and it had good reviews, so I made it my destination. I was not disappointed. The food is really good! Had 4 Tacos (Asada, Pastor, Carnitas, & Cabeza) Here's what liked... * Love the tacos. The meats are delicious and jam packed full of flavor. I'll have to put the meats in the order of most favorite. 1) asada = delicious 2) pastor = good 3) carnitas = ok 4) cabeza = ok Here's what I didn't like... * The parking lot is small, but I've been lucky to get parking every time. * Since this place is next to a school, I'd avoid school pickup & drop-off times. It can get really congested. * Remember to bring that green paper because this place is CASH ONLY! ********************************* Food = yummy Seating area = clean Service = friendly Restroom = NO Restroom read more

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Hands down the best variety of tacos in the area. If I had cash on me all the time I'd probably have El Taco Man every week =P They also serve burritos, tortas, nachos, bowls and aguas frescas. You can get these entrees with or without meat. I personally enjoy the al pastor, chicharron and rajas tacos. All are very juicy, flavorful and they definitely do not skimp out on how much protein/filling they give you in each taco! It also comes with onions and cilantro. I've never had rajas tacos before I went to El Taco Man. It's roasted poblano chiles roasted with mushrooms and onions. It's a good vegetarian option and has a spicy kick to it! I also like getting the pepino (cucumber) aguas frescas here. It's super refreshing and not too sweet! There's a couple of tables out in front to eat. Food takes a while to come out but you can call in your order. read more

Unpretentious little taco stand. (aren't all taco stands that way? ) Very limited menu, although plenty of choices fit the two of us. We just got tacos, Asada, Al pastor, and caritas. I prefer carnitas the best while my wife like asada the best. Pastor was good, but it was cooked on grill instead of trompa. The price was more than reasonable, I think the tacos were like $1.50 with plenty of meat filling and sodas were $2. 00. Not very well lit , no indoor seating. I prefer taking it to go and enjoying it at home. read more

This place honestly has awesome tacos and burritos. Been here too many times, never disappoints. Skinny homie on the grill always greets me, always making fresh food. Ladies taking orders are friendly. Come here for a quick bite or even for dinner. I recommend the lengua wet burrito(when available lol) read more

This is a hole in the wall restaurant in El Monte. They make everything for you on the spot. Everything looks clean and the staff is friendly. Call ahead for your order or you can wait if you have the time. The tacos, taquitos and bean burritos are excellent. I would recommend this place to anyone who loves a tasty taco. I love the green salsa they put on the side. The portions are good and the prices are very reasonable. You will love it. read more

I have been eating at Taco Man for three years now. My favorite is the carne asada burrito. It taste like grandma made it. A nice homemade taste. The staff are nice. It can get busy at times so call your order in so you don't have to wait long! read more

Forgot how amazing this spot is! We got a carne asada burrito, 3 taquitos (beef) that had sour cream/ avocado/ lettuce/ queso fresco, and the fried quesadilla. The food was so flavorful and the true definition of authentic Mexican food! They also started taking card which is convenient for those who hardly have cash on them. Recommend this little hole in the spot restaurant to everyone who is driving by El Monte. read more

Pretty good Mexican place for some burritos. *Closed Monday* Although this place may not look like much, the food was pretty good. I got a carne asada all meat burrito which comes with plentiful amounts of carne asada and some onion and cilantro. Personally, I thought it was a bit too much onion and the salsa given could have been spicier. But the carne asada tasted good and the quality was good. I also got an horchata, which didn't taste like any horchata I've had before. It had less cinnamon and wasn't as sweet. I recommend this place if you're tired of eating at your usual Mexican restaurant but there is also definitely room for improvement. read more

El Taco Man - Carne asada all meat burrito - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

Everything is always fresh and savory. Everything I've tried so far has been delicious!

The only thing I have tried here is the wet burrito, but it's SO worth it. For sure I hope I can come back and try the other menu items at El Taco Man. My friend picked up the wet burritos and he let me choose between carnitas and carne asada. I love carnitas because it's easier to eat for me, so went for that option. Also asked for extra pico de gallo which came in a medium sauce container. When you get your item, it comes in a styrofoam to-go box. Once you open it up and you'll find a pretty dense, fat burrito smothered in green sauce and sour cream, yummm. *Green sauce is spicy as hell* but tastes delicious with everything together. When you cut open the burrito it's filled with a good amount of onions, cilantro, and well seasoned shredded pork meat. The carnitas is super tender and this dish can get kind of messy to eat. Try to get a bit of everything in each bite and it's literally the best thing on earth. I usually add a bit of pico de gallo to each bite to have a fresh taste in my mouth--helps me out with the spiciness. El Taco Man does not disappoint! read more

98/100 bomb food! Wet Burrito was amazing they don't skimp on the meat and Horchata was great. Coworkers also loved their food! Only thing that could have been better was the wait time. We called ahead but still had to wait a little longer than we were told. Other than this though, the place is great! read more

El Taco Man - Wet Asada Burrito!! - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

If you happen to be in The Monte this "dive" needs to be dove into if u appreciate good Mexican food. Really nice lady at the counter, great service but the food is the star here. I ordered a Barbacoa burrito on her suggestion over a basic Carne Asada. As soon as I picked up my burrito...I knew goodness was about to enter my system and why you ask? When I held it up to take a bite it limped over which means good homemade beans were inside and not pastey canned refried beans. These fresh velvety pinto beans were complimented by fresh crunchy onions and cilantro and the barbacoa...totally on point. Best of all is that is is so reasonably priced...I will definitely make this a stop when in The Monte. Don't judge this book by its cover...ur loss if you don't take a dive into this dive! read more

Every time I drove by El Taco Man, I never really knew if it was good! Given the exterior, I was a little hesitant. But you DEFINITELY do NOT judge a book by it's cover!! EL TACO MAN is AMAZING!! This secret gem in El Monte definitely WINS with their tacos! I was able to try their tacos with asada, tripas (intestines), chorizo, and al pastor! My favorite was the chorizo and tripas! I was used to eating tripas extremely fried, but the tripas here is more on the lumpy, thicker side! It tasted sooo good though, if you are a fan of intestines! Their potato tacos were also REALLY good! The seasoned mashed potatoes in the deep fried, hard taco shells tasted so delicious! Ask for a side of sour cream and guac to go with these tacos, and you won't regret it! Their fried quesadilla (given it takes 15 minutes to make) was okay! It reminded me of a sope. I don't think I would order this again, but there were plenty of items on the menu I still want to try! Plenty of parking in their private lot + outdoor seating!! read more

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Hidden gem for sure! This is my second time here and again it did not disappoint, we shared fried quesadilla ( chicharrón), flautas (chicken) and asada wet burrito. The fried quesadilla had beans, chicharron, cheese, lettuce, cotija cheese and sour cream so good, I liked that there was still a crunch to the quesadilla even tho it was buried under all that goodness. The burrito has a green salsa that was a tiny bit spicy but not overpowering where your nose is leaking from the heat. And the chicken flautas ere just the right amount of crunch. read more

El Taco Man - Fried quesadilla, chicken flautas, and asada wet burrito - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

This place is awesome! Never knew such a restaurant like this existed so close to home. The seating and environment is great. The place isn't dirty like all the other places in south El Monte. The food here is excellent! I got 3 pastor tacos and a asada burrito and tasted excellent. Their quesadillas and bowls are on point! The prices are competitive with many other taco places, but the food taste so much better here. Be prepared for a food coma after eating all of this food though. Also be prepared for their hot sauce. It's hotter than the normal hot sauces you see at other taco places, both the red and green. I will definitely be making my way here again! read more

El Taco Man - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

I haven't been to the restaurant yet but we had El Taco Man cater our baby shower this past weekend. They were a HIT and everyone LOVED the tacos. The seasoning for all the meats was perfect, the rice is to die for, and the condiments were super fresh. People especially liked the Carne Asada & Al Pastor. (Next time - I'd prob do less chicken and more of the other two meats since it was so popular) We booked them for 3.5 hours for 50 people and had plenty of leftovers that I'm still eating to this day. Daniel (the manager) was awesome to communicate with/work with and he is even nicer in person. I also worked with Gabby (who manages catering) and she was able to be flexible in that we reduced the order from 60 to 50 people the night before. Thank you El Taco Man for feeding our guests with delicious food! I'm already looking forward to the next event we'll have them at! read more

The Fried Chorizo Quesadilla is the Bomb!!! Have Money as this is a Cash Only spot!!! The wifey loved the tostadas... good for groups with outdoor seating our just sit in the car and eat away!!! read more

El Taco Man - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

What We Ordered - 1 Fish Taco $2 - 2 Tripas Taco $1.50 each - 1 Al Pastor Taco $1.50 Not sure if I went on an off day or the tacos are just not that good here. Fish taco batter was salty and they used old oil to fry it since the outside was a dark brown color. The tripas were not crispy enough. Most were a soft texture. Al pastor was okay.. very meaty but, lacked flavor. Might go back to try their fried quesadilla. read more

Best "hole in the wall" restaurant to go to for the best Mexican food in town! You won't be disappointed!