Carnitas plate was terrible. Super dry and hard. Our server came to our table once and that was to drop off our food. I waited at least 15 minutes for someone to come back so I could tell them about my food. By this time my food was cold and my party had already finished theirs. I didn't want to eat. I wanted them to take the meal off the bill. I didn't end up eating anything there. They would t take the entire meal off because they claimed I didn't tell them. They could have made me a new plate. Would have been great if they came to the table and gave me a chance to. Our family has been coming to this place for years. The place wasn't busy and it seemed like this server just didn't care. Unfortunately I choose never to come back after 20 years of service. Miss the old owners or management. read more

3.75. Nice mom and pop restaurant. Had the cheese enchiladas and shredded beef tacos. Both dishes were delicious but the cheese enchiladas were my favorite. Loved the salsa and chips too. We were bummed that a few dishes and deserts we wanted to try were not available. I'd come back, probably opt for take out instead. read more

Playa Baja - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

The tacos have cilantro and cebolla con tomateeeeee the waitress is rude & Hasan attitude & the front door doesn't open because it's blocked with trash!!!! The restaurant isn't capable to have decent wheelchair access quesadillas are greasy!nasty food don't visit not recommended.!!!!!! read more

Very good food and the best shredded beef tacos, ever. But, establishment needs a major face lift; its outdated and tight, no ventilation and always smells like wet towel. Would be nice to see it be reconfigured and more open and clean looking. read more

My mother-in-law recommended we have lunch here and I am so glad we did. The food was delicious and my sister-in-law enjoyed her Michelada! read more

Playa Baja - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

The bacon is old! The most nasty breakfast spot u could clearly see by the Picture! There using old food read more

Playa Baja - The most nasty breakfast spot ever! I use to come here when I was a lil girl but u could see the Bacon is old ‍ - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

Nice place, food prices is good. Over all food was delicious. Good thing the have a restroom for customers only. 5 of us ate big meals plus 3 beers for $70. I will go again. Chips and salsa are given to you at your table when you arrive, the salsa is authentic and taste is medium hot. Customer service was A+ read more

Playa Baja - Big serving size that'll fill you up - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

My favorite go to Mexican spot! I have been going to playa since I was 5yrs old and I am 35now!! The food quality and quantity is always amazing!! && not to mention the customer service is always the best!! read more

We had a party of 30 and they were able to accommodate us on short notice. Plus they allowed us to have multiple checks! Great service and the food was delicious. We will definitely be returning. read more

First time visiting, it was across my work, little homey dine in. Service was nice, the girls are nice, food did lack some flavor maybe I needed to order salsa for it? Buy chicken was boiled, pretty flavorless, guac lacked seasoning/flavor. SOME LIME would've done something. read more

Playa Baja - Ordered the flautas! Really long tortillas, stuffed with chicken and loaded with guac. Although it was filling, it lacked flavor. - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

The food here was old and over priced. You're better off making food at home. I wish they would have had pictures on their menu, as a warning of the small portions they serve. The environment was sad and outdated as well. However, Waitress was very patient and nice. read more

Ordered two chicken flouta plates with a side of guacamole for the chips. Very delicious. They were ready on time. Portions were generous and the beans and rice were good too. I could not even finish it in one sitting. Guacamole was good and I Loved that it didn't have onions in it. They gave us Lots of chips and salsa on the side. This might me my new favorite entree from here. read more

The place has a strong sewer smell, looks outdated and dirty, food is decent, customer service is good.

From the taste of the flautas.. the taste of the oil that was used to deep fried the flautas seem old & disgusting. The waitress has very poor costumer service . 1st time eating here read more

BEST FOOD IN MONTEBELLO HANDS DOWN!! They have everything you can think of to feel like your at home! read more

My 45 year old hubby has been coming here since he was a kid. He is so nostalgic about the shredded beef tacos... which is what we always get. They are cooked to order, and so delicious. This place is always full with regulars. Nothing fancy but comfort food and excellent salsa... also they serve Bohemia beer which is one of my faves. The jukebox is fun as well. read more

Absolutely delicious food with gourmet service in feeling more accepted by the staff who bring you such a diligent attitude with their service manners read more

Best Mexican food always authentic and the service is amazing me and my family always come here

Been coming here for years and I don't know why I've never written a review before. It's a small, family owned restaurant. Nothing fancy or special, decor and furniture is out dated but what they lack in that, they make up for in food! From the variety in breakfast options (chorizo is my favorite!) to the caldos, tacos, chips and salsa, carne asada, etc there has never been a dish here that I have not liked. Excellent and quick service too! A little gem and a must try! read more

My family and I have been coming here for years. I used to love their enchiladas but now it's their shredded beef tacos. Sooo good!

I love this place. It's authentic Mexican food. The coffee is decent and i enjoy it with my favorite dish huevos rancheros with potatoes and beans. They give a lot of beans and papas!! They serve peppers and onions and cheese on top of the eggs. They serve chips and salsa. I know not all Mexican restaurants do. And the salsa is tasty. They never serve stale chips they always taste fresh. There is only one bathroom for men and women. I prefer it when there are at least two bathrooms. I have a six year old and it's hard when you have little ones and the bathroom is busy. Lol. But it's all good. I love coming here and it's very comfortable sitting. It's not a place you have to be quiet so you actually can talk and enjoy your self. There is a juke box in the back area and that can be fun to play your favorite songs. read more

Good Mexican food nice place to Eat good service and have great Breakfast plates !!Asada Tacos Burrittos and good pozole

I try the shrimp cocktail and was really good and don't forget one michelada are da bomb..!! read more

Playa Baja - Modelo Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

Today one of may Favorite Mexican spots let me down. ‍ today they get a 1 star for their service. Lady that took the order was rude right off the back. Then I call back to add to my order and she left me on hold so Long that I drove there and I was still on hold when I walked in and the phone was by the cashier with no one around ‍. Then she see me and ask me what I need and I tell her I'm the guy on the phone on hold and she said.... OH I'M BUSY! Hangs the phone up and ask did you still wanna order??? I was like YES ‍ she definitely has shitty customer service and can't handle the pressure of a few tables. She was busy, smh. read more

My husband and I come here quite often my favorite is the # 22 chicken tacos, rice and beans my husband always tries something different and loves everything he has tried. The chips are always fresh and the servers are always friendly even the busboy. They are very attentive even though they are short staffed. We were there Sunday and there was a power shortage the busboy was so sweet he put his phones flashlight at our table so we could finish eating. I said wow we even get candle light. I don't remember there names but Thank you. We'll see you soon. read more

I had the Chile Relleno plate a hardshell taco and enchilada with rice and beans and my sister had chicken Mole and it was delicious by far one of the best places in Montebello, I would definitely go again and try something new. read more

I give Playa Baja my highest recommendation. We eat here 3 to 4 times a month, sometimes more often. My favorite is the shredded beef taco place. Super delicious! You can't go wrong with any thing on the menu. Not only is the food good, but the service is beyond compare. They can accommodate large parties and also do catering. Do yourself a favor and even during Covid, since you can't eat in, order takeout. read more

Amazing food maxing service highly recommend it here the meat is super tender salsa and chips are super delicious

Our go to spot whenever we are out and about. Never been disappointed. Authentic Mexican food. Small but cozy. Mexican music playing always makes it even better. read more

Working right across the street from this place i decided to check this place out for the first time. The place is a bit older but it's cozy. I ordered the al pastor burrito and the shrimp taco. I did enjoy the burrito but i felt that the al pastor meat was just okay in taste. The shrimp taco was also kind of the same, just kind of okay. Would i come back here? I think yes, I think there are a ton of other seafood dishes in particular that i would like to try. Plus, i took my food Togo so i probably didn't get to try the food in the way i should have. Overall, I had a good experience, just not amazing. read more

Always get the cocido it last for 3 meals and the extras are great too. Also they make a mean chile rienno burrito

I really think the food at their first location (on Montebello Blvd.) tastes better, but I usually go to this one. Why? Because it's larger and air conditioned. And oh yeah, because the serve beer. Their hard shell tacos are good. So are their taquitos and nachos and burritos. They're menudo is okay, it's not spectacular. I've never had their cocido, but my family members love it so I guess it must be good too... just not my kind of thing. read more

I have to say the salsa is pretty darn great! The ceviche de jaiva is amazing. The taquitos good size and guacamole delicious. My friend got the red snapper & she said it was amazingly good. Came here 2 nights in a row. I'll be coming back again really soon. The service was good, could've been better. The restrooms could use a little face lift & a better cleaning. read more

Playa Baja - Ceviche de Camarón - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

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Great tasting comida! I find it better then the original one that was here before. Decent prices.

Best Mexican food! I recommend this place. I will call in an order for pick up and enjoy it at home.

This restaurant isn't known for it's ambience, but if your looking for good traditional Mexican food and you don't want to burn a hole in your wallet try it out. The Breakfast is great and the seafood cocktails are a must try, they have the condiments on the table to add ketchup and Tapatio. The chips and salsa are one of the best in Montebello. read more

Playa Baja - Chili Verde con huevos - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

I have enjoying Playa Baja for decades. Our favorite dish is Steak Picado Plate, chilaquiles for breakfast & machaca and eggs!

Food was good. Environment needs improving, seating is very uncomfortable needs to be remodeled! It's best to take out food.

Playa Baja is one of those hole in the wall places, but it's good. I've also been coming here since I was little. Love the chips and salsa. I'm hooked on the mini chicken tacos plate. This place can use some updating on the decor and the service is okay. read more

Playa Baja - Garlic pescado, rice and beans. Very tasty. - Mexican Near Me - Montebello, California

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We have been coming for years and food was ok but lately, things have gone downhill. Last month, we came in for menudo and it was so bad that we couldn't even finish it. It was tomato based, undercooked, had no flavor and our stomachs didn't feel too good after. We tried another time and had lengua which comes with green sauce and got sick!!!! Food was salty then too. We gave it another shot and came in today and service was the worst. To start off, the waitress cleaned the table with a smelly dirty rag!! The table smelled bad after the cleaning so lucky I had Clorox wipes. The carne asada was very nervy and looked like rubber and even tasted weird so we had them burn the meat thinking I could eat it and it came back so salty that we couldn't even eat it. I really wish things were different since it's local, serves beer and one of the waitresses gives us good service but too much salt and getting stomach aches is not good. read more