This place saved the day when I needed a couple of bottles of gin in a pinch!! The owner was so nice as well. P&L is a hidden gem in El Monte and carries anything you could need to get your party started! Really happy I found this place. read more

P & L Liquors - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - El Monte, California

Literally the chillest liquor store in El Monte, great selections of beers and friendly workers

I do love coming to the store, but the only issue I have is that it says it supposed to open at seven and the last several times that I've been there. It didn't open till like 745 8 o'clock, which is not what it says on their hours read more

I have always liked this corner store it's one of the few places that a kid can get penny candies at the counter, they sell packs of saliditos! The night staff keeps the store organized and clean and that is what I love that the most about this place ! The selection of beverages is truly unique and unsurpassed. Kicks the pants off the competition in the area ! What I love about the staff is that they've always show the utmost concern for the community and safety of others. Items here are sold at a reasonable price and Tom is the guy you can count on to hear " good morning" any time of day ! I'm sure that the former owner and his family would be proud to see how much the store's bloomed into an integral part of the community. read more

It's rare that I find a place like this liquor store. At first it looks like a run of the mill corner liquor store. You go inside and you see the large quantity of stuff condenced into a small place. They have a little of everything. What really makes this place special to me is that often times, when I go in there and the owners seem to have compasion. If some kid is missing a dime or a quarter he tells him that he'll cover him but that he owes him next time. If it's more money he says to come and do some work to pay it off. The owners aren't a bunch of penny pinchers with a stick up their ass, they care and that makes the difference to me. Oh and their large selection of drinks and chips for the munchies is good. read more

P & L Liquors - Corner liquor store - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - El Monte, California

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My debit card was fraudulently used at this location 3 times in the span of a few minutes. Either the person/people working here are incredibly stupid, or acting in concert with the clerks working here. I have never been to this location, let alone use my debit card there. USE CAUTION WHEN MAKING PURCHASES HERE WITH ANYTHING BUT CASH. read more

I have lived in El Monte for about 15 years and this place was here before me. I used to know some workers here before it was sold to the new owners. I did miss the old format of the store being smaller and I think a little better organized. I can think being a kid going to the movies and stopping here for candy for the movies or loading up on raven's revenge (you remember that). Now that I have gotten older and have moved up to alcohol this place is good. Since they changed owners they made it bigger to give it more of a mini mart than a liquor store. Yet you can some cheap booze when in a pinch. Also it is one of the few liquor stores in this area that sells Thunderbird, Cisco and night train wine. That is some pretty harsh stuff for being on a budget. They also have a big selection of finer liquor behind the counter. Since the owner change I gave it 3 stars if they still had the old owners I would have given them a 4 star. read more

Love P&L! Owners and guys that work here very nice... Ivan working during the day cracks me up. Not sure what P&L the guy that left one star (re: the "Rude fat lady" which is not very nice to say to begin with) went to but don't think it was this one. P&L is just around the corner from our house They have a large variety of items & if you just need a few little things with out having to go wait at the store it's really convenient! P&L has everything from a small cold section with milk ,cheddar cheese, eggs ,sour cream, etc! Frozen sec. Has ice cream bars & pops even Haagen-Dazs. Racks of beef jerky, chips, dips chicharrones..you name it...even pet food . Dry shelfs =condiments, spices, soups, mac & cheese ,canned foods & hot sauce..blah blah.. Large cold section of fruit & vegetable juices, tea's, water & sodas. Liquor , wine and beer...Wow ! (don't judge me) Large selection of COLD beer, Import beer & IPA's + Top- Shelf Liquors some boxed with glasses for gift giving...mini liquor splits & limes at register. P&L also has basic household necessities, men and women's personal hygiene products + small section of tee -shirts, hats & sunglasses. This place has saved me time and stress on several occasions! Don't forget your Scratches & Lottery Tix. No I'm not related or being paid for this review ... for what they have and reasons of convenience, I just love this place... read more

Almost had to call the police once due to one of the older men working the register. I am a 20 year old woman and I've been told that I've looked younger than I am. I tried buying scratchers, to which the man stared at me accusingly. When I handed him my ID to verify my age, he kept asking me questions about my age and accusing me that it was a fake. After that, he refused to hand me back my ID and helps the next customer, who smelled like weed. After she left, he accused me of smoking. I had gotten irritated and my friend said that him taking my ID is a type of identity theft and that we can call the police. The moment he heard the word police, he handed me back my ID. Since that day I have not seen him when I go in. The other men who work there are very kind and polite and it's the reason I continuously go back to buy from them. read more

I went to buy eggs and this fat ugly lady gave me my change wrong. She gave me change for $5 dollar went I paid which $20. Never going back to this stupid store. read more

This place is freaking awesome. You need to go here if you want good beer. My husband really enjoys going here because of the good beer selection. (Stone, German beers, Port Brewing, Lost Abbey, etc.) read more

the owner Tomas is funny i like coming here its like the neighbor hood store always friendly always up to date with everything .. highly recommended read more

the 3 men i always see behind the counter are always friendly n cheery. the prices are kinda high but i come here because of the great service they provide. read more