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

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

The appetizers were great, specially the guacamole w/chips and chicharrón. Excellent. The green chilaquiles were different from what I'm used to. Needed a little more of a sour kick to it. read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Sooo good - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Food, service and atmosphere is awesome ! I have had many different plates and every time I get overwhelmed with the food. Among my favorite places to eat. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! 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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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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Huevos con Machaca was flavorful and great seasoning The plates comes with beans and breakfast potatoes- good quality corn tortillas I had 50/50 coffee/ cafe de olla- just the right amount of sweet Easy parking Super busy at 11:00 am - servers were always busy - offered a coffee to go One Star off because the food was not hot but warm like it sat for a bit before landing on my table - not cold but luke warm read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Chilaquiles Clasicos with added ranchera meat for an extra charge - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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. read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Hair in my food - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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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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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. read more

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Came back here and food was even better and service was incredible. Literally every person we interacted with was kind. Great food + great people. No wonder the wait is long! 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

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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I'm back! Ooo so yummy. I ended up ordering the same dish. Excellent choice Just love the Café de Olla. I ordered the Trio de Chilaquiles: over easy eggs, red and green salsa and creamy chipotle. This establishment is clean and has nice decor (just enough) and they feature young artist too. What a nice touch Service is excellent. Flor was amazingly gracious and friendly. She asked if I needed a to go box and brought me coffee in a 'to go cup'. Quick to be seated and coffee came out quickly. Food was excellent as well and beautifully platted. Today, I could not finish my plate. Very generous portions . I'll be back again with friends!! Side note: The same owner owns the next door establishment too (Baja Cali). I've been to the one in Walnut/West Covina. X streets: Amar and Azusa shopping area. I don't know that till today. So come on over and enjoy. read more

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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

Everyone is so kind here! You can tell that they really put their effort into making sure their customers are satisfied. Daniela our server made some great recommendations when we were ordering and everything came out so good! Portions are huge so you'll definitely have some to-go boxes! Great experience, we will come back soon! 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

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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Okay, so I stumbled on this little place while looking for something warm and cozy. When we walked the place itself is pretty decent inside, it was clean the waitress all seem very nice. They went over the menu with us, and the food was actually pretty good! The chilaquiles, were actually deliciousness! NOT spicy!! They were hot of the stove, with tons of options! they had unlimited refills of coffee and it was cafe de olla for those who like this coffee! Overall it was great! Service was fast, precise were decent considering the amount of food we got! If ever in Monrovia , should definitely try! read more

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

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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We visit my husbands family in Azusa and we are always looking for a good spot. Husband found Girasol and we decided to try it. We got there at about 10am and wait was 20 minutes. There was a few people waiting ahead of us but we saw it as a good sign and we stayed. So glad we did because this place will be on our list of places we must go to again. Joshua our waiter was polite and professional. He was bilingual and that was nice for all of us . The aquas frescas are delicious, the chilaquiles were awesome and the steak omelette is one of the best breakfast omelettes I've ever had! The owner Jaime was very welcoming and friendly. It was great to see him interacting with his staff as well as his customers. Highly recommend giving this place a try, it's worth the wait! read more

The food is amazing and the service from Precilla and team was fantastic. This was our first time here and we will be back for sure. read more

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Amazing food, incredible service. Joshua was so attentive and friendly. Will for sure come back read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Chilaquiles Divorciados, House Specialty Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

We came in from Anaheim and we enroll in the virtual wait-list because there were 20 other parties in front of us. By the time we got there we waited about another 20 minutes. We ordered everything and got a small bowl of fideo while we waited. Caesar took great care of us. He made sure our cups were filled, checked up on us and even offered us a free refill at the end for the road. Everything was great but the hospitality was top notch! read more

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

The wait list on sunday is ridiculous! I won't come back there again. So many tables outside and they arent serving.

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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This was an amazing meal, no notes. The food was beyond our expectations, the waitress Flor was lovely and everyone was so kind and accommodating! The owner brought over complimentary guacamole because they move us after sitting which was absolutely not a big deal at all. But shows the amount of care and hospitality. The place felt like being in your abuelitas kitchen. We are definitely returning! read more

Girasol Cocina Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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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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Male Owner/Manager was kind of a jerk who I felt overreacted to a buffoon customer complaint about 2 waitresses service (not all customer are right!) Anyway, those same waitresses did a great job the entire time I was there. Food was delicious and well made atmosphere was great. Will be going back. Owner/Manager lost me as a customer waitresses , gained me back. read more

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