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    Girasol Cocina Mexicana

    4.7 (2.2k reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Liana G.

    This is honestly some of the most amazing Mexican food I have ever had, and I travel quite often, so I've had my share of great food! Everything we ordered was delicious and full of flavor. Our server, Cesar, was exceptional, so knowledgeable, kind, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. He made the entire experience even better. A really cool bonus is that there's a taco spot right next door, and you can actually order tacos from there as well. So many great options! From the food to the service, everything was amazing. If you're looking for authentic, delicious Mexican food and a great dining experience, Girarsol is definitely a must-try! We will absolutely be back! Oh forgot to mention, the ambiance was on point! Ask for Cesar for amazing service!

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    Maryam Q.

    Amazing food! Make sure you put yourself on the waitlist beforehand; it took about an hour after I put myself on the waitlist on Yelp. The food was sooo good, along with the freshly squeezed OJ and horchata iced latte. The A/C wasn't working in the second area, but hopefully that is fixed soon! Service was great. It was pretty busy also also on a Saturday.

    Elote Pancakes
    David G.

    We came in cause the Yelp reviews were so good. Walking in I saw the homemade guacamole and knew I had to start there. Guacamole was perfect!! Not knowing what to order the waiter offered some recommendations & we decided to go with a few. I ordered the carne con chile & it was tender and seasoned perfect. The sauce was great and they came with homemade tortillas that were ok. Anytime I can get homemade tortillas I'm all over it. Now what she ordered was amazing. I'm not a real pancake person but when I tried those elote pancakes they were like no pancake I've ever had, they are a must try if you come by! All in all the experience was great . We will definitely be back to try other things we were eyeing on the menu. Great selection of very unique offerings.

    Elote Pancakes
    Esli P.

    The wait was really long, but absolutely WORTH IT! Everything was so organized and streamlined, which made the wait a little easier. The food was delicious, and the portions were generous and definitely shareable. Our servers were also great!! Super polite, friendly, and charming. It was pretty loud since the restaurant was crowded, and they're using the restaurant next door for additional seating, so the setup can feel a little awkward. But honestly, the food was so good that I think it was worth the wait!

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    Aileen H.

    I came to Girasol Cocina Mexicana in Monrovia for brunch with my friend on a weekday. The place was packed. I got the standard breakfast which came with 3 pancakes, eggs, 2 sausages and potatoes. It was good but I prefer the same breakfast from Jake's. I was trying to order something more Mexican but I was craving pancakes! Lol. The pancakes were a bit dry. I did get the Mexican coffee and it was sweet. It cost $6.99 per mug with free refills. The ambiance was cute and traditional Mexican. Free parking. I am not sure if I will be returning.

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    Rosa R.

    If you're in the mood for an authentic Mexican breakfast - come here!!! The food is consistently delicious with great customer service! Thanks Cesar for taking great care of us! Honestly, feels like eating at my mom's house!!! The ambiance and feel is welcoming and comforting. Come early, as it gets really busy. Located in a shopping center, plenty of parking available. Highly recommend and looking forward to coming back!

    Guacamole with Pork Belly, Ribeye Plate, Elote Pancakes
    Fion L.

    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!

    Chilaquiles de mole
    Marina S.

    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.

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    Elaine Z.

    Get here early - I'm talking about before 9 am! There's a reason why so many people love breakfast here - the food is so delicious! Just look at the pictures. Also warn service.

    Chilaquiles Clasicos with added ranchera meat for an extra charge
    Patty A.

    This place was very delicious! Big portions. The restaurant was full for lunch time we had to wait 30 minutes for a table. The food was worth trying the restaurant for. All the waitresses were super kind and friendly. They always checked on my table. The atmosphere was that of casual dining. The food came piping hot which I appreciated. The pricing for the menu items was not of casual dining. Be prepared to pay $25-$45 for a plate depending on what you pick. Breakfast started around $18 I believe. It was an upbeat atmosphere, great for large groups and intimate groups alike! I would come back! I need to try the chile relleno and the pancakes!

    Hair in my food

    I love the chilaquiles from this spot and usually look forward to them, so to save time and avoid the long wait this past weekend, I decided to place an order ahead for pickup. Unfortunately, when I got home and started eating, I found a hair cooked into my food. This actually isn't the first time I've found hair in my meal here--the first time it happened, I decided to let it go, but finding it again completely grossed me out. I reached out directly by sending an email with a photo attached to give them a chance to make it right, but I have yet to receive any response or acknowledgement. The food is usually great, but the lack of basic food hygiene and poor customer service follow-up is really disappointing.

    Gabby A.

    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

    Kim O.

    This restaurant is a hidden gem. The service by Josh and Edgar is amazing. The food is incredible. We will always get an order of their elote pancakes they're incredibly flavorful and fluffy with the perfect amount of elote flavor. The chilaquiles are perfectly crispy I've had several sauces but the mole is the best in my opinion. The horchata is 10/10 everything has a home made flavor and is made to order. Family owned and you feel welcomed and greeted with a smile. The ambiance has classic Spanish music and everyone is friendly. Me and my family will definitely be coming back.

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    If you wanna dank ass triple B (bacon breakfast burrito), this is the fawhkin' spot. For real though, hella tasty.

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    Omg, really beautiful people working there and the good amazing, love the place!, the first time you go you won't stop going back!!!

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    Ask the Community - Girasol Cocina Mexicana

    How much is Saturday dinner buffet?

    I just called and the evening sat buffet is $35 per person.

    How much is the buffet and what day?

    I was there yesterday, Tuesday, 10/28 and the Tuesday buffet is now $22.00. Buffet is still only on Tuesdays.

    Do they have migas? I can't find ANYONE who serves this simple Mexican breakfast.

    Homestate in Highland Park

    Are your refried beans vegetarian ?or are they fired in lard? Thank you

    I called them and they said the beans have lard.

    I looked at your pictures. I read your menu. You don't seem to offer any rice. Only potatoes. Is this true?

    I know for breakfast they offer potatoes which are very good and with beans

    Are reservations required for Sunday brunch?

    We usually go Sundays morning and very early at 9:00 a.m, and without any reservations, but I don't think you have to make one.

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    0.1 mi
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    Perfect place to enjoy a good time and great tasty food. Make feel like you have been a customers…read morefor many years. Adolfo and Diana and even à customers came out to greet us. Come you will have a wonderful time.

    My wife and I were first-time visitors to this restaurant, and we were impressed…read more The second we stepped inside, two waitresses warmly greeted us and directed us to sit wherever we liked. The restaurant's interior is very clean and well organized, and the decor screams "fun." Seven big-screen TVs showed numerous sports events at once. Latin music was playing overhead, which felt festive; however, it was a tad too loud, and I could feel the bass from each song throughout my body, but it was all good. This restaurant is very popular, as the stream of customers never slowed down. Our waitress, Yanetza, was AMAZING!!! She was super friendly, hard-working, attentive, and engaging. Thank you for the GREAT service! The food was absolutely DELICIOUS! My chicken quesadilla was well prepared, hot, and filling. My wife had the Ciro style dish, which consisted of jumbo shrimp with a garlic and hot sauce mix and Spanish rice. This dish left us speechless as it was a 10/10. This is a MUST!! My horchata was delicious and refreshing. I am so glad we discovered this restaurant via Yelp. Today, we became fans of this restaurant, and we WILL come back soon.

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    3.6(602 reviews)
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    Always the friendliest place I've ever been to. Food is top notch and very reasonably priced…read more Thank you, Max. See you next time, why not? ;-)

    We recently tried this Mexican restaurant and unfortunately the food and drinks were very…read moredisappointing. The margaritas were honestly some of the worst we've had -- they tasted like straight margarita mix blended with ice, and we could barely drink them. The enchiladas were also very underwhelming, especially for the price. It was basically shredded chicken in tortillas with sauce, rice, and beans, and for $20 it just wasn't worth it. The food tasted very Americanized and lacked authentic Mexican flavor and seasoning. That being said, the customer service was amazing. The two ladies who helped us were incredibly attentive, kind, and kept checking on us. They offered extra drinks and multiple items, which we normally appreciate because when we go to Mexican restaurants we usually order multiple rounds and end with Cadillac margaritas. Unfortunately, the drinks were so bad we didn't want to order anything else, but their effort and service did not go unnoticed. One small disappointment was when I asked for hot sauce to add more flavor to my green sauce enchiladas, and I was brought the same red enchilada sauce instead, which made the meal worse. I am a food and beverage manager myself, and I can honestly say I would hire those two servers in a heartbeat because they were fabulous. The service was excellent -- it's just the food and drinks that really need improvement.

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    4.5(281 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Quesabirria Tacos: They always have a buy-two-get-one-free…read moredeal, so we grabbed an order for my father-in-law and I got to try the extra one. Oh my goodness, it was so delicious, and the dipping sauce made it even better. Blackened Shrimp Bowl: I ordered this for lunch and it was incredible. It was packed with fresh vegetables, beans, red onion, and crunchy tortilla strips, and the blackened shrimp had the perfect kick. Everything tasted super fresh and well-balanced. Carne Asada Bowl: This bowl was amazing and super filling. The steak was really tender and flavorful, loaded up with tons of fresh veggies, beans, red onion, and tortilla strips for a great crunch. Definitely going to be a regular order for me.

    Came in on a weekday when I was craving tacos. The interior is extremely clean and well set up with…read morewater available to you right when you come in. The person at the register was kind and friendly while I was debating on what to order. I grabbed a carne asada taco and fish taco to go. After a 10 minute drive home it was still delicious! The carne asada stood out the most amongst the two. The pieces of meat were very generous and well marinated. The salsa that they offer is also delicious. The fish taco was also delicious and moist but definitely suffered a little more on my drive home. I definitely will come back to try out more of the menu!

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