It's a place I like to visit with my husband every other Sunday. I always drop by for the cafe de oya iced and their delicious corn pancakes. My husband loves their carner en su jugo (unfortunately today did not have it but we trying their paloma salsa) It's always busy and bustling but the wait is worth it. I recommend not to come if you are hungry because the wait might be a little long. The staff is always great. read more

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Great food and friendly service overall will be coming back and bringing my family to enjoy the delicious cooked meals

Food was very good & service was on point. Priscilla was very welcoming and helpful from the very beginning. Her service made us want to come back more and try other plates that they offer. Chilaquiles de mole was very authentic Mexican food that it reminded you of food from a pueblo in Mexico. Highly recommend! Not only our table but everyone's tables were serviced highly. 10/10! read more

I was so blown away by this restaurant after having their dinner buffet yesterday that it compelled me to write my first yelp review in over 10 years. My bf and I were craving menudo, and so we decided to come after reading the other yelp reviews. Unfortunately they didn't have any menudo since we came during dinnertime (later learned it's only served during breakfast/lunch on the weekends) so we opted to try their dinner buffet and WOW - just WOW. Everything was just so good. To start off, I've never been to a buffet that served only authentic mexican food before, so I'm glad Girasol was my first! My favorite standout dishes that I tried were the ceviche, fried tacos, ensalada de coditos, pozole, chicken mole, flan, and this pork dish in some kind of sauce (I forgot the name ). The ceviche was so good that I think I can eat a whole tub of it if I could. I also ordered a Pepino Limon Chia agua fresca, and it was SO good. I normally like this particular agua fresca on the tart/sour side, so I'm glad they made it *perfecttt*. If I had to ding anything about this restaurant is that it was *very* warm inside the restaurant (the weather was also in the mid-90's yesterday). When I was waiting to use the restroom in the back, I noticed their thermostat was at 81 degrees Luckily I brought a fan to keep me cool for a bit. But honestly I can overlook that because of the good food and service. On that note, I want to give a huge shoutout to our waitress Vanessa! She was so kind and welcoming to my bf and I and made us feel so welcomed for our first time visiting. I don't set very high expectations for wait staff, but Vanessa made us feel like we were at home. The impression she left us along with the excellent food immediately convinced us to be returning customers. We will definitely come back and bring our friends! read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - I was not kidding when I said I could eat a whole tub of the ceviche. - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

I meant to post this the day we were there. First off, this place was packed--as expected for a Sunday around brunch time. It's obviously a popular spot. The wait was long, but it was expected, and we weren't in any rush. The service was great, and the food was absolutely delicious. I ordered the chorizo con papas, which came with beans and handmade tortillas. Everything was amazing, and I can't wait to go back. Another reason for this post is to apologize and recognize the incredible staff. We ended up staying about an hour after closing because my friend and I hadn't seen each other in nearly two years. We got so caught up talking and reminiscing that we didn't even realize we were the only ones left in the restaurant. Not once did anyone ask us to leave or make us feel like we had overstayed our welcome. We know staying that long after closing is inconsiderate, and it was never our intention. We sincerely apologize for that. Thank you to the entire staff for your patience, kindness, and hospitality. We truly appreciate you giving us the time to catch up, and we'll definitely be back--for the amazing food and the exceptional service. read more

Had a delicious brunch full of flavor and amazing size dishes. Our waiters, Priscilla was devine. She had great recommendations and make sure that all of our needs were met! We had various dishes, including; Chilakil burrito, Chilaquiles, Trio, Tres leches pancakes, too!! Ambience was great full of energy and very family oriented. We will definitely be back. read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

Met my friend for brunch about 11am and there was a long line, but we're seated quickly as we checked in early on yelp. We sat in a booth and all seats were taken and it was lively for brunch. We had the most kind waitress who recommended various items and brought us each a small noodle soup. The food was 10/10!! I loved the chilaquiles and tried various sauces for the chilaquiles on the side. Also had an iced cafe de olla which was amazing! Really recommend for a Mexican brunch on the weekend. read more

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Came back again to Girasol after years and wow they have improved so much! My dad was asking to go here for a while now because of the breakfast buffet they have but unfortunately we went on Sunday and that is not the day they have that available. Butttttt, man it did not matter because I ordered the chilaquiles and he got a steak breakfast and it was the best breakfast plate ever. Portions were big, flavor was just like grandma made it and the food was so fresh! I loved every bite of it . I'm writing this review now at 9am and I'm thinking if I should go again! So happy to have came back after years! Our waiter was the best also! Tall gentleman he was very attentive not sure if he was a manager . But he was great ! The wait is a little long If you just pop up I suggest joining the waitlist on Yelp read more

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First time and definitely not our last. What an amazing find. Girasol, located along a large strip mall totally inconspicuous location serves one of the best mole dishes. Service is impeccable and dishes are unique and absolutely delicious. They serve the best coffee and always piping hot. I suggest coming early on weekends otherwise expect a long wait; but definitely worth the wait. read more

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I saw this place on IG and it looked incredible! It's only a few miles from me, so I decided to take my wife to check it out. The place was PACKED for a rainy Sunday morning. Our wait was a full a 60 minutes. Once we got seated, the customer service was very nice. The waitress did disappear once we got our food and didn't see her until she brought us the check. The food was GREAT. Portions are large but I wish the food came out hotter. They charge $7-$8 extra for ANY meat. So one plate could easily be $30+ which seems excessive for chilaquiles. I'm glad I checked it out, but the prices kind of turned me off. read more

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Ding, ding, ding! We have a new champ in town, and that champion is GIRASOL! Just ate here for the first time and I was absolutely blown away! Food: 10/10. I ordered the Chilaquiles Divorciados with green sauce and creamy chipotle with a side of Arrachera (skirt steak) and it was OUTSTANDING. The sauces they put in those chilaquiles are so addictive. The creamy chipotle sauce was velvety rich, smoky and bright. The tortillas had the right amount of thickness, but not too thick and stayed crispy throughout the meal. The green sauce had a little more kick and was bold with a perfect balance of tangyness and some earthy heat. PLUS, they give you a hearty portion! Arrachera steak was cooked to perfection. I like mine medium and it came out with the perfect amount of pink center with spot on seasoning. It was juicy, peppery, and rustic. Great complement to the chiliquiles. The over easy eggs were some of the best I've had as well. They were so fluffy, and when I cut into the yolk, a heavenly yellow river ran down like a beautiful waterfall. I was dipping and saucin' livin la vida FLAVURRR! Everything complemented everything so well. I couldn't stop eating it!!! Service: 10/10. Girasol has some of the hardest working people I have ever seen. They were super busy, and everyone was working together like a fine oiled machine. From the girl at the front who was seating people and wiping down tables to all the servers and kitchen staff, everyone was pleasant, smiled at you and made you feel like you were in their home. Cesar did a great job, offered wonderful recommendations and took great care of me. Again, they were SUPER BUSY, yet my food came out in less than 10 min. I was amazed! Also, shout out to their waiting line system on Yelp, they respected the time and it was actually quite accurate. Ambiance: 10/10. The spot is warm, welcoming and cozy. I love the artwork on the walls and the Girasol is a wonderful representation of their spirit and soul. Very clean establishment and again, everyone is working together to keep it looking spotless. I can't say enough great things about this establishment. They just won me over and I now know why they are a local favorite. read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Worth every penny! - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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We came to Girasol to celebrate my mom's birthday, and it was absolutely the right choice! We ordered five different dishes, and every single one was delicious. There was such a great variety on the menu that everyone found something they loved, no matter what they were craving. The ambiance was fantastic too--they had the Brazil vs. Norway game on for my dad, which made the experience even better for our whole family. The service was immaculate from beginning to end. A special thank you to Edgar for making everything so seamless. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful celebration, and even led the staff in singing Happy Birthday to my mom, making her feel incredibly special. We can't wait to come back! Vinimos a Girasol para celebrar el cumpleaños de mi mamá, ¡y definitivamente fue la mejor elección! Pedimos cinco platillos diferentes y todos estaban deliciosos. Había muchas opciones en el menú, así que todos encontramos algo que nos encantó. El ambiente también estuvo excelente; tenían puesto el partido de Brasil contra Noruega para mi papá, lo cual hizo la experiencia aún mejor para toda la familia. El servicio fue impecable de principio a fin. Un agradecimiento especial a Edgar por hacer que todo fuera tan fácil y especial. Se aseguró de que todo saliera perfecto y hasta cantaron Happy Birthday para mi mamá, haciéndola sentir muy querida. ¡Definitivamente volveremos! read more

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Signed up for wait list online. When we arrived we waited less than 10 minutes. From the hostesses to server to busboy, we were greeted with big smiles and courteousness. My 3 egg omelette w chorizo, crema and avocado slices was so good. Eggs were fluffy, sauce was tasty, and there was a little spicy kick in each bite. read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Chorizo omelette - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

Food was amazing tried the guac and chicharron the chilaquiles were amazing the michi mix hit the spot. Service was good and they are super busy but we still had good service and on time. The only drawback is this place gets super busy i waited about an hour to get seated but most definitely it was worth the wait i usually dont like to wait but this place made it worth the 65 min i waited to be seated. family loved it, good mexican breakfast spot read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Michi mix is good little spicy but thats a good thing - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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What a great place to eat this is. They have the best customer service. Our waitress Prisila was amazing. She greeted us with the house specials and recommended the chilaquiles, which were delicious. read more

First impressions were impressive. Great service. Daniela was great. She made us feel welcomed, gave us a review of the menu. We received complementary sopa de fideo. The food was amazing. We got an appetizer of pork belly with guacamole. Soo yummy! We all got chilaquiles. They are authentic Mexican food and the red sauce was amazing! My sister got tres leches pancakes and they were really good too. Agua frescas that we got were cucumber with chia, Jamaica with strawberry, and an iced horchata cafe de la olla. 10/10 food and 10/10 service. 10/10 ambience and atmosphere, the music was nice classic Mexican music. Highly recommend. Great food!! read more

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Girasol is my FAVORITE Mexican restaurant in the San Gabriel Valley, hands down. Top notch food, generous portions, beautiful presentation, always clean, and service that makes you feel right at home. They get really busy for brunch on weekends, so definitely utilize the Yelp waitlist. Also make sure to opt in for their rewards program, you earn points every time you dine and the money back adds up fast (if you come often like me lol) My order almost always includes the chilaquiles, imo the best in SGV. They've got so many sauce options that I ask the waiters their favorite every time I go, and the top answers are usually creamy paloma and creamy chipotle. I'm also a sucker for the ribeye plate. Generous portions, steak is juicy and perfectly seasoned, and the refried beans might be the best I've had. It comes with chilaquiles (pick your sauce), potatoes, and rice, honestly great to share or split into two meals. And their omelets deserve a shoutout too. They are stuffed and so comforting. Can't express it enough. I find myself here at least once a month. They also offer a buffet Tuesday and Sunday night so I'll have to try that and report back! read more

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Wow, excellent food excellent service, and you walk away full.. well worth the money and your time.. I also want to personally thank our waiter Edgar for his great service.... read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

Located in the plaza w/ Baja Ranch Market. Try to arrive early or parking can get scarce and there's usually a small crowd milling outside around the host's stand waiting to be seated. They do send a text notification once it's your turn to be seated. I haven't ever made reservations for this restaurant. The longest we've had to wait was half an hour. We do laps around the shopping plaza to whet our appetites. The restaurant itself is actually spacious inside since you can either be seated in Girasol or their taco place next door. Service is prompt, efficient & friendly. Our servers did a fantastic job both times we've eaten here: Watsup Ceaser & Antonio!!! Antonio actually told us that the reason they stay so organized and the food is cooked consistently well is that there's 3 or 4 (?) separate kitchens: each one dedicated to cooking a different element on your dish i/e one cooks only the meats; one does pancakes only etc. Prices are on the higher end but considering the quality of the food you get, amount that you receive and the depth of flavor they achieve, Girasol is a thousand times worth it. Our shared ribeye entree was approx $32 Bf & i have shared entrees both visits and we've left happily full. For both visits they've provided a cup of complimentary sopa de fideo and their black coffee is hot and refilled often. We didn't get an app this time around, but our medium rare ribeye arrived quickly accompanied by chilaquiles in creamy spicy sauce, potatoes, beans and freshly made corn tortillas. every element of the dish was delicious and was slightly feisty, they definitely don't shy away from spicing things up especially in their trio of salsas they had us try. But my absolute favorite was the chilaquiles & ribeye. the chips were freshly made & stayed crispy despite being drenched in a spicy, creamy yummy sauce that makes me dream about them being used in nachos. The ribeye was a generous size and cooked perfectly medium rare. we carved them up and DIY'd tacos w/ their freshly made tortillas. They have a dinner buffet on Saturday nights that we are curious about. Only caveat is that their chilaquiles are not included. Anyways, we'd come back. no diggity, no doubt ....are you for real still reading this review?!? go eat silly read more

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We had Classic Chilaquiles and Huevos Rancheros absolutely the best !!!! Our server Edgar explained everything in detail to us. Edgar is friendly and very professional. Hostess also very welcoming and greeted us with a smile!!!! read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Chilaquiles Clasicos - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Food is amazing, and not to mention the coffee is so good. Best place in Monrovia for Chilaquiles. Make sure to make a reservation if you have a big party. read more

My husband and I stopped by here to redeem and buy one, get one Trio Chilaquiles from our SGV passport. We arrived around 1:15pm on a Saturday. They were pretty busy, but they were able to seat us within a few minutes. Our server, Maribel, came to our table right away and took our drink order. She was so nice and took her time to explain our chilaquiles options. My husband and I ordered the Trio De Chilaquiles. I ordered mine without the sour cream and cheese, and ordered the arrachera (skirt steak) for my protein. My husband ordered his dish as is and got the chicken for his protein. We also got the red and green salsa, and the mole poblano sauces. When we received our plates, our eyes widened. There was so much food! Everything tasted really good. It was hard for me to keep my fork down. I liked the three sauces with the corn chips. If you want that extra heat, go with the mole poblano. We weren't able to finish our food and took the rest home. Aside from the food, the service was great. The staff members were nice and attentive. The interior is nicely decorated from top to bottom. I would dine here again. Thank you, Girasol Cocina Mexicana, for the great experience! read more

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We came to Girasol's Cocina to redeem the deal from the SGV Passport. The redemption was for a BOGO free on the Trio de Chilaquiles which is $23.99. That's a great redemption from the passport. The location is neighboring Baja Cali. The parking lot is plentiful and easy. The location was very busy during an early Saturday afternoon. The restaurant was packed with customers and had a vibrant energy. Our waitress was very nice and she made us feel very welcomed. We ordered two of the Trio de Chilaquiles. You get to choose 3 different sauces and you can add a protein for an extra charge. We chose the Red, Green, and the Mole Verde sauces. I added chicken and my wife added beef. Once these plates were set down. Our jaws dropped. The plate is gigantic! The amount of food can be shared for two. I enjoyed the their take on the Chilaquiles. All the sauce options we chose were good. If i had to choose I'd say the Mole Verde is top sauce to try. We ended up packing the rest to go. I understand why Girasol has so many reviews and why so many customers return here. We would love to come back again for this plate of food. It's delicious! Thanks, Girasol Cocina! ( ^_^)b read more

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Love this place and their food! The service was great! And has a friendly environment!

While visiting Los Angeles, I was looking for a good breakfast spot and came across this place. I'm so glad I decided to give it a try! From the moment we sat down, our server was incredibly nice, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The food came out hot, fresh, and tasted great. Everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. The drinks were amazing as well. So many different options. Overall, this was an excellent breakfast experience. Great service, delicious food, and a welcoming atmosphere. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in LA. 10/10! read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Such a great breakfast spot. Came w a group from work & service was excellent. Food was delicious & the horchata was so good. Definitely coming back. read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

The ambient is excellent the food is amazing and our waitress pricila is the best the guacamole with pork belly is delicious the chilaquiles are the best the Cafe de olla the best the I ever had. Thanks to the Owner is a very kind person very polite and attentive. . read more

Complimentary sopa was a nice touch.. Serving real eats with experienced friendly service. Great food! Go towards the end of the brunch hours so you don't have to wait too long for a table. read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Agua fresca - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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They have an amazing Mexican buffet very delicious. And our service was very pleasant. Ceasar made sure we had a wonderful experience. The chillaqilles are so bomb. But we were in a hurry this time, so we did buffet and my daughter didn't complain. She said it was perfect. Thank you for making my outing so worth it!!! read more

I kind of consider myself a Mexican food connoisseur and Girasol in Monrovia impressed me!! We followed the waiter's recommendations the ribeye with red chilaquiles, chorizo potatoes, and my wife's menudo were outstanding!! Jaime, the owner, came around to say hi, which was a highlight. For dessert, the waiter recommended the elote pancakes, and we enjoyed them with a cup of café de olla. It was the perfect finish. We'll definitely be back! Thank you staff and Jaimie!! read more

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My family and I went for brunch on a Thursday. My son ordered the chilaquiles and he enjoyed them and said they were good. I ordered the taquitos also good. Why I gave the 3 is the service. The girl in front was not very friendly. She turned out to be our waitress. No personality. She looked unhappy. We waited about 20 minutes for our food, which is a long time. I wanted more coffee but she never came around until I asked her. I noticed other reviews that talk about the great service. I'm willing to go back and hopefully get one of the other servers. I will say that the food was good. read more

This was my second time visiting, and it definitely won't be my last. The service is always amazing, and the food is consistently delicious. The warm lighting and music create such a relaxing ambiance the moment you walk in. read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - This is a seriously solid bowl of menudo. The red chili broth has a beautiful depth of flavor without being overwhelmingly greasy. - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

Food was good, nothing out of the ordinary. Cafe de olla was too sweet, but after asking for 1/2 was great. Place is a bit overpriced. Ambience was good Most likely be back in a few months to try other dishes. read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Café de olla - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

The star of the show was truly the guac. 10/10 recommend absolutely delicious my chipotle chilaquiles were amazing a bit of a kick. The mole chilaquiles were definitely on the sweeter side. Good but too sweet for our liking. The agua fresca was amazing. Service was great our server was very attentive and super knowledgeable of all the dishes. The place is on the smaller side it's not a large restaurant but super cute. Very homey vibe. We will be back again to try more. read more

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After spending three hours at a nearby veterinary appointment, we stopped here hoping to grab a quick meal. It was 97°F outside, and I couldn't safely leave my cat in the car. My cat was quietly secured in a carrier, but we weren't allowed to dine in. I understand there may be health code or restaurant policies regarding pets, but I wish that had been explained l. It was a difficult situation after a long day, and I wanted to share my experience for others who might find themselves in a similar position. read more

My Bf and I have been wanting to try this place because of the SGV Passport of buy one chiaquiles trio, get another free. We went to the restaurant 2x before to get on the waitlist but left because the wait was over an hour. I guess 3rd time is the charm because this time I discovered that they have a yelp waitlist that I can reserve my spot online. We both got the chiaquiles trio which one serving can already feed 2 people. I ordered: Green Salsa, Creamy Chipotle and Creamy Paloma with Arrachera BF: Green Salsa, Creamy Chipotle and Mole Poblano with Pork Belly Bites. We both loved the creamy chipotle sauce. The creamy Paloma was a bit too sweet for my liking. The arrachera was very tender and flavorful. The Mole Poblano, I would order again for next time. We got a free side of noodle soup on the house because of how busy the staff were. There is plenty of parking in the lot because it is shared with a supermarket and other businesses. Make sure to get on the Yelp Waitlist before you go! read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

Came here for their Saturday AYCE dinner buffet and it did not disappoint The variety is insane, with a full protein bar of carne asada, al pastor, and grilled chicken all fresh and flavorful The tacos were my favorite, super juicy and packed with meat, no skimping at all. The salsa bar is also so good with tons of options They even have a creamy Mexican pasta that's rich and cheesy ‍ Perfect spot to come hungry and try everything. read more

The service was great! We came here early in in morning when they opened and was surprised to see how quickly they filled up on a Friday morning. I ate a trio enchilada plate which was really good! This place is very clean and read more

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I just found out about the Tuesday buffet and decided to give it a try. A friend and I came at 11:30am and got a table right away even though the restaurant seemed full. There is a long buffet table with different kind of dishes. It's like an assortment of Mexican home cooking. The food was comforting and tasty. The restaurant is bright and clean. The staff are all friendly. We will be back to try their regular menu next time. read more

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BOGO Chilaquiles with the SGV Passport. Decided to redeem the offer and it definitely did not disappoint. Ordered the trio Chilaquiles with Scrambled Eggs and Double Potato! Don't forget to Yelp Waitlist!! We just walked in :) I enjoyed the green sauce and the potatoes. It pairs extremely well with the ketchup and Tabasco! read more

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