The staff changed recently and I don't prefer the service or food anymore :(…read more The meats taste very different now and I make a long drive out here so I'm very disappointed

I was not in the mood to cook and remembered I had tried Arandinos many years ago and it is still…read moreat the same location in front of Shun Fat Super Market. There isn't many taco or mexican place options on this stretch of SGV. We ordered a few tacos, a quesadilla and carne asada fries. Everything was as good as I remembered. They accept credit cards but there is a fee for using it. $2.50 per taco is a steal nowadays. I can't remember how much the Quesadilla was. Carne asada fries were $10. It's not as big as other places but it can still feed 2 people at least.

We love them. Any dish is delicious . Prices reasonable…read more Great real Mexican place.

Decided to return because I was thinking about the Carne Asada steak plate and had a much better…read moreexperience this time! During this visit, the wait time for food was significantly better than last time (only waited about 10 minutes). I also got the chance to try the Birria Taco, Shrimp taco, and Fish Taco. The Birria taco was divine! Well seasoned meat and had excellent flavors even though it didn't come to consumé. The fish and shrimp tacos were pretty good, too, but didn't stand out as much as the Birria one. The price of the food is also so reasonable!

Pulled up to this taco stand and it was already packed, which is always a good sign. I actually was…read morewaiting for a table nearby, but you can't miss the giant spinning al pastor right up front. So I went straight for the al pastor first. What I liked right away is that they don't chop it down into tiny bits. You actually get slices of al pastor that are chewy, tender, and full of flavor. They top it with a good piece of pineapple too, which balances everything out. The condiments were fresh, and you can load up however you like. At around $3 a taco, I was full after four and honestly felt like it was worth it. Simple, busy, and straight to the point. Out in the street, the place opens up with a casual but flaming setup. Definitely a solid late night stop and you can't miss it if you're just driving up San Gabriel Blvd heading home.

While my husband was ordering, a LARGE flying cockroach literally flew onto his neck and then…read moredropped to the floor. We both heard it flying first, and he looked extremely uncomfortable and disturbed. I kept saying there were roaches, but the woman taking our order didn't acknowledge it at all. After ordering, we looked around more carefully and noticed several adult roaches around the truck. We even heard another girl on the other side scream because a roach flew at her too. On top of that, the food quality wasn't worth the price. We ordered 3 burritos and 4 tacos, and the total came out to almost $50. When we got home, 2 out of the 3 burritos were wrapped so poorly that they completely unraveled while eating. One of the people I ordered for got so frustrated they stopped eating altogether. Sadly, between the hygiene concerns, lack of response from staff, declining food quality, and high prices, I would never return.

Delicious, timely, and very courteous and desiring to help. Can't wait to try all the other dishes…read more(I had the beef fajitas). Homestyle cooking and healthy portions.

Gnats... I…read moreunderstand that the doors are open but it's hard to enjoy your meal when there are gnats flying by inside, as you dine. Aside from that the Breakfast burrito with Chorizo was good. The Rice and beans were good... I got the Chilaquiles but if I were to ever go back (which more than likely will not be happening) I would order the burrito again. The steak was chewy (that remark is from my 10 year old granddaughter who ordered it). Plenty of parking in the lot adjacent and seating outside on a hot day would probably be nice in their breezeway that looks like a garage. Respectfully Reviewed.

I had driven by this place countless times when working in that area but never tried it…read more One day about 2 months ago, at the stop sign beside it, I kept staring at the big photo/sign saying FISH TACOS $2.49 each. I was starving. I parked and went in. I ordered 2 fish tacos and the cook instantly got 2 FRESH (not frozen) larger than expected, fish fillets, THEN dipped them into HOMEMADE BATTER right in front of me and dropped them into the fry basket. Where will you ever see that nowadays? They were ready almost instantly, and were done perfect Baja style, with lots of that good salty mayo+crema white sauce. THEY WERE AWESOME. And BIG. And would have cost WAY MORE at any other place...for $5. Really satisfying, I was NOT hungry after 2 of them. Since then I have probably been there 7 times, the quality has never varied. And they make all their own salsas, etc. I have even taken jobs down in that area just so I can eat there! ;-) The only other thing I have tried is taco de lengua, it was equally excellent, with LOTS of meat, not some skimpy little street taco thing. But just go there and see what $5 will get you with the fish tacos, this has to be the best deal in today's food world that I have found and I work all over the San Gabriel Valley and eat at dozens of places. Its not fancy though, old school with lots of handmade cardboard signs showing lots of other dishes, but this is the ambiance you will find in some of the BEST mom and pop type cafe's. The ratio of deliciousness and quality to price is insanely in favor of the customer!!

machocafesangabriel #menudodaily #authenticnexicanfood #posoledaily…read more 4/4/26 Got menudo, albondigas, machaca combo & carne asada combo. This place has been serving the community since 1979. Street parking only. Service is friendly, prompt. No frills but appears authentic enough. There are about 20 indoor seating (booths & tables). The cafe is fairly clean. Our order was ready in a jiffy. Got fresh salsa from the counter along with pickled carrots, onions & jalapeños. Not bad but the menudo lacked depth & richness, so did the albondigas. Overall a good experience at least once.

Absolutely amazing experience at Cesars Mexican Restaurant! The food was top tier from start to…read morefinish. We ordered the menudo and the bistec ranchero, and both were incredible. The menudo had rich, authentic flavor with perfectly cooked meat, you can tell it was made with care. The bistec ranchero was tender, juicy, and packed with bold seasoning. Every bite tasted homemade and fresh. If you're looking for real, authentic Mexican food in the SGV area that hits every time, this is the spot. We'll definitely be coming back!

Parking in the back Takes credit care with $1 fee…read more It's a one man show, only one guy working, cooking, bussing, and dealing the cash. So the service is slow. But the food is pretty good taste Monday special- pupusa- revuelta and frijoles and cheese ($1.75) Wet burrito with pastor- large portions. Green sauce is super good. Choose your meat and al pastor meat is decent Enchiladas and with Chile relleno ($17.99)- Chile relleno was very good. They use a large pepper, and cooked well enough so the pepper is soft. The green and red sauce is really good. Pupusa- really good. Soft exterior but has a little texture.

05/18/2026 This is a follow up review of my February 25,…read more2026 Two Star review. I finally went back to Pepe's and asked to see the Manager. I showed her my Yelp review she apologized for the mistake and she will make my order again 2 Hard Beef Tacos with Guacamole and I added an order of those delicious large fried yellow chili peppers. To my surprise this was complimentary. I thank Pepe's owner and the manager for their great customer service.

Service quick and fast…read more Clean area to eat and seems fast on the drive thru Mini taquitos are delicious Large carne asada fries is yummy And the Al pastor burrito is delicious Busy area The right people here You know it's good! People are are nice and feels like we all enjoy food together hahaha Outdoor area to eat

Sigh. Used to be my…read morespot, now it's not. Attention to detail and quality down bad. This was my last order, who thought it was okay to send this order out like this? Fries burnt, soggy and flavorless. Very little to no meat on my meal.

Food: - shrinkflation!…read more - we order from this restaurant for take out frequently - nachos: so little toppings, we had half a box of chips left - churros has barely have any cinnamon sugar on it - esquites still very good, the hot cream sauce is on the side now - all of the sauces we got in our order is only half filled

My friend took me here on a spontaneous girls lunch and it was soo yummy. I got the taco bowl & a…read morelychee...something martini. I went simple with the taco bowl bc i wasn't sure what I wanted and wasn't really "hungy" but the taco bowl was soo good I think I devoured it in under 5 minutes lol. They really hook you up too. I was struggling to finish the last bite. Atmosphere was very cozy and the owner is super friendly. I always passed by this place back when I would go Pokémon Going at the church but never knew what was going on inside so I was pleasantly surprised when my friend took me here. Highly recommend and absolutely will be back.

Horrible experience and rudeness from the server !! Bald Hispanic man in his 50's…read more Went to try it for the first time on Monday during lunch time. My mom ordered the pozole verde and rajas con crema. Everything was going good until the server very rudely came and asked my mom to stop feeding my 9 month old baby because he was making noise and that "he had other guests and it was a bother" . We were both left in shock and it took us a second to process what he had just said. We had only taken a few bites of our food and we were commenting that it was good but this man's rudeness left us speechless. There was only 2 tables seated aside from us one gentleman and a group of 3 gentlemen on the other other table. I walked up to them and apologized if my baby was disturbing them and they all said no that he was not at all and they had kids and knew that the baby's were baby's. We felt extremely uncomfortable and discriminated by this man that I just asked for the check and left without even getting thru half of our food. This is such a Disappointment because they are suppose to be a family restaurant which I would assume is okay with children at their establishment but I guess not. There should be a sign at the door that says NO CHILDREN ALLOWED specially the ones that make any sort of noise. Management I expect a response from you! This is not okay!

Since moving to El Monte I often go through San Gabriel I kept seeing CHANO's . I googled to see…read morereviews. Today I actually passed in a rare morning so there's so many things to choose from. Being of Mexican descent I couldn't decide so I settled for breakfast burrito no meat which was substituted with potatoes. And when he mentioned cafe de la olla I thought yes with milk. Took me back to New Mexico as a child. when we were on vacation having caficito, brewed with cinnamon stick. Burrito was even better with red salsa. I'll go back for lunch or dinner

Chano's Drive-In is a well-known spot in San Gabriel, offering homemade tortillas and various…read moreOaxacan specialties. Some of their most popular dishes include Asada Burritos, Super Fries, and Tlayudas. I recently attended an event at my son's school where Chanos was a vendor. It was my first time seeing them there, and I was glad to see them, as they've replaced other vendors in the past. I had already eaten, but who can resist a burrito?! My son was getting hungry, so I ordered an Asada Burrito for us to share. It was pretty good; the tortilla was excellent. I wasn't a fan of their rice and beans, but the asada was not bad. They had a few salsas to try. They used those tiny salsa containers, which everyone knows. Restaurants use them to prevent over-indulgence, but it takes a while to get enough salsa because they're so small. I understand it's a cost-saving measure. They were also serving Churros ($3), and I got two. They were okay, a bit doughy in the middle, making me think they were undercooked. The guys working the booth were super friendly and attentive. I appreciate them! Realistically, the burrito was a 3/5, but with the good service and their community support, I'm rounding it up to a 4. Until next time, Chanos! Gracias!