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    Ixmota Taqueria

    4.1 (1.4k reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    IXMOTA TAQUERIA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Krystal H.

    Do you want to eat at a punk tacos place? Do you want to listen to all your favorite gothic punk/post punk music but in spanish?? Look no further Ixmota is the place to go My boyfriend and I were in the area visiting friends and I really wanted to show him a fire taqueria given we were near Monte and he is from WLA hopped on yelp and found this place Ixmota did not disappoint I had their extra large asada sope which was double the size of a normal one, which made sense as to why the cost was so much I also had the al pastor vampira taco My boyfriend had the 3 taco sampler with fish, al pastor and asada He thought the white fish tacos was the best out of all three I also had their tamarind aquarium fresca which was a little too sweet for me and included jelly pieces 10/10 would go back if and when we are in the area

    Caes F.

    Fish Tacos and Quesadillas! Yes! I swallowed everything! I can not stop raving about their Fried Fish Tacos and Mango Habanero/Chipotle Salsa! This is a local favorite taco joint that has my taste buds rejoicing. The salsa is delicious and the perfect companion to the Pescado!!

    Menu - 9/2025
    Brian V.

    4++ A spot that does traditional and creative tacos and food items. It's located in the same lot as an auto body shop. The service style is fast casual in that you order from a window and they bring you your food when it is ready. This place was recommended to me from a fellow taco enthusiast at another spot. They mentioned duck tacos which had me curious, but also let me know that it wasn't served every day. They didn't have duck tacos when I went, which makes sense because I think they have a 'secret menu', which they have off the main menu and it changes up daily. I saw that they had crab so I ordered that in taco form. I also ordered the carne asada as a oxa queso taco (the shell or 'tortilla' is cheese - so good for the keto folks), and I got the potato taquitos. Thought everything was tasty and fresh. Good flavor and textures (everything what needed to be crispy was crispy, etc.) The vibe was interesting. It's casual and there was some post-punk playing over the speaker. This place felt like less of a traditional taco spot and more like an eatery where counter culture folks eat at. That or a spot where a detective in a gritty crime drama would be eating with this partner. Really solid spot and definitely would come back. Parking along the street was pretty easy to find or at least on the street within a block walk. It is a busy street though, so parking in a side street would be less stressful than parallel parking out front.

    Erica F.

    I always wanted to stop by this spot because of how cool they look. This spot is located right next to an auto stop. It gave me the feeling a hole in the wall. There were a few tables, and it gave me the vibes as if I was at Playa Del Carman in Cancun! I love mulita, but they do not have it. The cashier lady recommended me to try vampiros as it is similar. Also, I saw cabeza is the secret menu, which is my favorite. I ordered a vampiros with cabeza, and a carne asada fries. Both items were a disappointment unfortunately. The cabeza was tasteless, and it was very oily. The carne asada was overcooked, and the fries was soggy. Price was a bit on the pricy side. I probably would not stop by again.

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    jenn l.

    I'm not sure if there has been a change in management (can anyone confirm that?) because the name changed recently to Ixmota and I noticed the taste and quality isn't the same as it used to be. I would come here and look forward to seeing what new items would be on their secret menu but now, it just seems like the same items are showcased. I used to love the carne asada and pork belly, but on this recent visit, the carne asada tasted really gamey and pork belly was really sweet vs. savory. Anyway, I used to think this place as more of a 8/10, and now it's gone down to a 6.5/10. Also, I went midweek during the day around 2 and there was no parking in the lot because the parking lot is shared with a car repair shop and all spots were taken for them bc I was the only one at the restaurant. There also wasn't any nearby street parking. I don't really like that I couldn't find parking as the only patron there. I may give ixmota one more try but we'll see.

    Pescado, camaron, and carnitas tacos (all grilled)
    Bin X.

    We ordered 9 tacos: 2 pescado, 2 shrimp, 2 scallops, calamari, carnitas, and asada al carbon all grilled. Our favorites were hands down the seafood. It was fresh and grilled perfectly. The meat tacos were a bit dry. Other standouts were the salsas, the rojas and chipotle salsa paired welled with all the tacos; they were smokey and spicy. We'll def come back and try the other seafood tacos!

    Fish, Shrimp and Beef Taco

    Had a great experience at IXMOTA. The food is incredibly fresh, and you can really taste the quality in every bite. The duck taco is a standout--rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The fish taco and shrimp taco are also must-tries, both super fresh, well-seasoned, and nicely balanced. Everything we ordered was consistently good. Highly recommend if you're looking for fresh, flavorful Mexican food!

    Grilled fish taco
    Joe L.

    One of my go-to spots for tacos! When I go here, I HAVE to order the grilled fish taco. They do have two options: fried or grilled, but I prefer the latter. What I love most about the grilled fish taco is the amount of fish they give you and how soft it tastes. If you're not into fish tacos, they have a variety of other tacos, burritos, drinks, etc. Depending on the day and time you go, they might have some discounts on certain items. FYI: There is limited parking, but plenty of street parking nearby.

    2 fish tacos plus a cabeza street taco
    Wendy L.

    The best tacos in El Monte! With a variety of meats including duck, this is my favorite taco joint in the 626. Right off Valley Blvd, this taco place is small and cozy with a lovely outdoor patio dining area, which you could bring your four-legged friend. They even offer dog friends tacos! My favorite taco proteins was the cabeza which so tender and fatty and their fried fish taco which was nicely crispy and generous fillet (see the food pic!). The prices are a little boujie scale BUT the flavor reflects the price, and it is worth it. I'm def coming back to this place since it was so tasty.

    Menu of food

    Hit the spot just right! I loved the selection of meats and seafood so hard to choose but I went with fish, calamari, asada al carbon and langosta all tacos and all so delicious! Also picked up a mango agua fresca drink which was also really good and so refreshing. Service is nice but they are a small place so don't expect super quick service as everything is made from scratch including the tortillas which is amazing btw u can't beat home made tortillas! Now for the bad news: parking.... This place lives within a mechanic worshop so there is a parking lot but don't expect to find a spot as the cars getting serviced will take those spots, best be is to park on the street next to the liquor store. Price: go in knowing these are not cheap tacos so don't expect that, but don't let that defeat you, this place is a must try for sure. Pro tip: They have a deal of 3 tacos and a drink u get like 5-10% off I think which is nice.

    Supreme nachos with duck and chicharron
    Jaime T.

    Parking: Medium difficulty. It's a small lot shared with a repair shop and the street. The service is slow, so be prepared to wait. They've grown out of their toddler and teenage phases. This place is now fully grown and delicious. My go-to order is now only the chicharron and duck supreme nachos. It sounds like a weird combo, but it's my favorite. The nachos come with beans (I'm not a bean person, so meh), sour cream, guac, and cotija. Now, close your eyes and imagine fried duck and crispy chicharron. It's so unexpected and tasty. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a different style of nachos. Nachos are $13.50 + tax = $14.85 + $2.22 tip = $17.09. I recommend them and come back often for these nachos

    Julia K.

    If you like a thick corn tortilla and heavy meat portion, this taco place will hit the spot. My husband and I were looking for some bomb tacos in the area and came across Ixtaco. Their signage actually says "Ixmota Taquiera" but I guess Ixtaco is more family friendly. Just off of Baldwin in El Monte it has a private small parking lot and outdoor patio only seating. It's a very small business, seemingly only having two or three employees working so each order had about a 20 min wait on a slow night. The service was good and the tacos were pretty decent too. The portion of meat for each taco was enough to split in two and the salsas were fresh. My husband liked the superior version of his pastor and chicarron tacos which meant they added guacamole, sour cream, and cheese. They were also bigger than my regular asada tacos. Overall it's a pretty good spot.

    Asada and avocado taco
    A R.

    It's very bad that they are trying to ride off, ixtacos's reviews and Instagram followers. The quality of meat fell off and it was gamey Sauces are generic from the market No ice on drinks Overall bad

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    Are gift cards available?

    Unfortunately they don't

    Do they have any salad options?

    Unfortunately they don't

    Did they get rid of the duck/pato?

    No, but it's first come first serve

    How is this business handling the re-opening? What safety measures are they taking? Are they offering indoor or outdoor dining or both? Any heaters for outdoor dining?

    Do you have any vegan tacos?

    Yes

    Do they accept Apple Pay?

    Yes

    You used to be on DoorDash any plans to sign up again?

    They are on Door Dash again. At least in the 91780 area

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    I was introduced to this restaurant in May 2026 at a private event…read more My friend, Nadine C., is visiting from Hawaii, she wanted authentic Mexican food. I knew this would be the perfect spot. The recipes are from Oaxaca Mexico, the owner, Debbie, was working and greeted us. We took advantage of the Taco Tuesday deal. We ordered Carnitas, Al Pastor, and Chicken tacos from the $1.56 list and Carne Asada, Lengua from the $2.56 list, plus Tortila Chips topped with Mole sauce and cheese to share. I'm loving the mole, which is usually made with chicken. This is the first time having it served as Nacho Chips. It's a little on the spicy side and sweet at the same time, so savory! The restaurant has nice decor, murals on the interior walls, and ceramic dishes. Cafe de Olla is a specialty coffee made with a cinnamon stick, it was served in a beautiful clay mug. This is not offered in many restaurants, be sure to give it a try. It's available hot or iced. There are approximately indoor seating for 40 to 50 guests (in my estimation), and 4 to 5 outdoor tables by the entrance. Please note that handmade tortillas are available on the weekends, you know I will be back again and again! Sincerely, Rosemary

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    Cashier and takeout area
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