Fast service. Excellent food. Clean, cool, and accessible interior. Love the selection of salsas…read moreand fixins. Very fast to-go orders even in the middle of the afternoon. Affordable too. 10/10 No notes.

Came here for a quick lunch on the road before work. Service was great, super friendly and nice…read more Clean restaurant and they made sure to keep the sauce area clean as well. Food was good! The carne asada nachos was a huge portion!

In LA a lot of taco places get hyped up due to social media or because the owner loves attention…read moreand tries to put himself on every video/tiktok/Super Bowl. But it's all bark and no bite. This is the opposite case with Ixmota Taqueria. I came here for lunch and ordered an asada/korean BBQ/chorizo taco and I was not disappointed. Hand made tortillas were a great touch. The Korean BBQ taco has a great flavor to it. I loved the atmosphere as this is a no frills, spooky taco place on the side of a mechanic yard. I will be returning to try more tacos in the future.

Yeeeeeesh. Maybe…read morewas good awhile ago. Here's my $12 burrito, crumbles of meat, mostly rice and beans. Uhhh whaaaaat? Most meat burritos are just meat plus guac and a bit of pico. Not this, no pico, no guac, meat crumbs. If you like rice burritos, come here.

Hidden gem. Food first…read more.. Flavorful and balanced Mexican taste. I had a wet burrito as my first pick to produce a review for those who are not familiar with authentic Mexican food. It's not wet, it has sauce on top, which is the way it's supposed to be as far as I'm concerned. Salsa is your choice and avocado wedges are more than welcome a compliment. They create a perfect harmony with the already tasty base. Depending on your spiciness preference, the staff will hook you up with a proper extra salsa (and on your table if you want more). Basic güero dish that will leave an impression without a doubt. Staff... Cordial, attentive and not intrusive. They made sure I got what I need, asked how I liked it and left me to eat in peace. Can you ask for more? Amenities... ... Which means "bathroom". I feel like they let me use the staff bathroom which I consider a credit to their CS. Music... You get your banda over here which is a more romantic kind. Not the "el rey de los cielos" kind, so get ready to cry and feel safe to bring your kids here. 5 stars. No doubt. Not an obvious joint but certainly one to check out. Provecho!

We came on a weekday during lunchtime and to our surprise the service was moderate. Waiter was…read morefriendly when we would ask for certain things. Food was delicious. My gordita was a bit hard on the ends which made it hard to cut but overall it was delicious. A gentleman was singing as well which made the experience nice as we were celebrating a birthday. Parking is limited as there's about 10 parking spaces inside. Street parking is also tricky due to limited space.

Jessie has great customer service she is fast to assist. Food fresh and delicious. Keep up the…read moregreat work. Y'all need a raise.

We came here because it was the closest spot from where we were, and the craving for a burrito…read moredefinitely convinced us to give it a try. We ordered the Pastor Burrito and placed the order at the counter before finding a seat. The burrito itself came out a bit smaller compared to most burritos I usually get. Flavor-wise, the biggest downside was the strong sour taste, which unfortunately overpowered the overall experience. Even the sauce served on the side had the same sour profile, making it harder to fully enjoy the meal. Sadly, this wasn't the most pleasant burrito experience for us.

Really enjoyed the tacos here! They have four choices of meat, Asada (grilled flap meat), Cabeza…read more(head), Cachete (cheek), and Labin (lip). I went with 4 Asada tacos, and they were great! The meat was flavorful, and the Al Vapor taco tortillas were super soft and tender, which made the tacos even better. The service was also great, staff were friendly and welcoming. The ambiance was nice and relaxed, making it a great spot to stop by and enjoy some tacos. Definitely looking forward to coming back and trying some of the other meat options!

I've been here 5 or more times already because I really loved the Asada. It was delicious, smoky,…read moreand looked like chopped pieces of flap steak. It was so good. But the last two times, I've been getting some other kind of meat or a tiny tiny amount of asada meat mixed with the other meats (they have cheek, lips, and head meat) which I don't prefer. The "asada" tacos not only taste completely different, the texture is different, and it looks like shredded stewy meat. It's also somehow drier and less juicy. I also saw the cook chopping up the flap steaks before I ordered it and that was not what I got. I thought the last time was a mix-up but now I think they thought I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. 5 stars for the real asada and Jamaica drink 3 stars for whatever I got the last 2 times

I met a friend for lunch and we both wanted tacos, funny thing was that we both said Taco Nazo as…read moreto where we wanted to go. My personal favorite here are the Shrimp Tacos. They come with some freshly shaved cabbage, pico de gallo and crema. I ordered the combo which means rice, beans, a roasted yellow chili and a small bag of chips with salsa and drink. We got there just before the lunch crowd, 11:30 and we were able to find parking easily in the lot. We opted for outdoor seating since it was a nice day and enjoyed our taco lunch. During the rush, lunch hour, be prepared to find it bustling with crowds and a drive through line that almost always stretches into the street. When in South El Monte or nearby, I highly recommend el Taco Nazo for crispy fried shrimp tacos that are not greasy and full of flavor.

Taco Nazo has been my go-to spot for fish tacos for years. The fish is always fresh, the quality is…read moreconsistently good, and it's one of those places I keep coming back to. This visit, they accidentally messed up my shrimp taco, but I genuinely chalk it up to an off day because they've been so reliable over the years. That said, I can't quite give five stars because the last few visits have had little mishaps here and there. Nothing major, but enough to notice. The staff has always been friendly, and I really appreciate the service. Even with the occasional mistake, it's still one of my favorite places for fish tacos, and I'll definitely be back.

Fantastic food and service! The food was flavorful and the meat was juicy. The only downside is…read morelimited English. We requested chili sauce, but they fried a chili instead, lol. Experience was good nonetheless, and the owners even gave us a cup of free Horchata to try. Will definitely be revisiting!

Tacos Del Chino is one of those local spots you keep coming back to--not just for the food, but for…read morethe accommodating service. I wish I knew his name, but there's a guy there (shorter height and clean haircut) who gives some of the best customer service I've experienced. Super friendly, accommodating, and genuinely wants to make sure you get exactly what you're craving. One thing to note--there's a menu, but no pictures or brochures, so you kind of have to know what you want or ask. Luckily, he's more than happy to walk you through options. Nachos - Exactly how I remember nachos should be. The chips are those pre-made round ones (like Tostitos Rounds), but still crunchy and satisfying. The meats taste freshly cooked, with a nice sprinkle of veggies. And the best part--they use that classic nacho cheese and sour cream combo. The kind of cheese you'd get at 7-Eleven or a Dodgers game. Not the healthiest, but sometimes I want what I want. Tacos - Simple and classic. You really can't go wrong here. I've tried different meats and they've all been solid. Wet Burritos - Great balance of rice, beans, meat, and veggies. I've had the chicken, carne asada, and al pastor--all delicious. It also comes with a side of lettuce and sliced avocado, which is a nice touch. Side Bar - Fresh radishes, pickled jalapeños, lime, and lemon. Everything tastes fresh and adds a lot to the meal. What really stands out is how flexible they are with orders. I asked for nacho cheese on the side so my chips wouldn't get soggy--no problem. Extra salsa? As much as you want. Not sure if you want red or green salsa on your wet burrito? Get both on the side. They make it easy to customize exactly how you like it. Overall, great food, but even better service. This is the kind of spot that I don't want to review so I can keep it for myself.

Great service and even better tacos! Definitely recommend the extra crispy tripa tacos with the red…read moresalsa! And for dessert I would recommend the flan 10/10!

My #1 burrito and taco spot of El Monte! They have a taco truck outside their restaurant during the…read moreevening time. Not sure if it's just me, but the taco truck is a little better than the restaurant. Their carne asada burrito and tacos have hit the spot each time!!! The carne asada has a slight crisp to it and it's LOADED every time. It is a little oily but I don't mind it. The beans and rice in the burrito is delicious and doesn't overwhelm the overall texture and flavor. Tacos are just *chefs kiss* they don't put everything in the taco, however you can put all the toppings you want from their cart. I loooove their sauces!!! Both the green (the non-creamy) and red sauce is great in flavor and in spice. Green has a more jalapeño / cilantro taste and the red has a tamarind taste to it? Either way, such a great complementary flavor to the burrito and tacos! The service is usually good, every time we've been, everyone has been nice. If you pay in card from the taco truck, you would have to go inside to the restaurant. The restaurant is a little small, so it's not great for large parties, maybe up to 4-5 ppl comfortably in some spaces. When we ate their last, the server provided us chips and red salsa. It's so addicting even though it burns so good. We have tried other things like the brirria and consome, the huarache, and the mulitas. they were decently good, but I prefer their burrito and tacos more. Had to add the photo of the tacos!!