Came in on a weekday when I was craving tacos. The interior is extremely clean and well set up with water available to you right when you come in. The person at the register was kind and friendly while I was debating on what to order. I grabbed a carne asada taco and fish taco to go. After a 10 minute drive home it was still delicious! The carne asada stood out the most amongst the two. The pieces of meat were very generous and well marinated. The salsa that they offer is also delicious. The fish taco was also delicious and moist but definitely suffered a little more on my drive home. I definitely will come back to try out more of the menu! read more

Came to Tacos and Papas for Taco Tuesday and they are still a 5/5 to me. Service was amazing, their Fish Taco was still hella yummy, and the price was great at $2/$3 a taco or $16/5 Tacos & Beer. Place is clean and welcoming. Love this local joint! read more

Tacos and Papas - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Taco Tuesday for the absolute win! Our team was craving authentic tacos for Cinco de Mayo, and this local gem exceeded every expectation. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming. We did run into a minor snag--the kitchen printer actually ran out of paper right as our order went through, which led to a bit of a delay. However, this is where the service truly shined. Rather than leaving us wondering, the staff was incredibly transparent and apologetic. They went above and beyond to make it right, surprising us with a round of drinks and a big bowl of fresh guacamole on the house while we waited. It's rare to find a place that handles a mistake with such grace and generosity. The tacos themselves were high-quality, flavorful, and very reasonably priced. It feels great to support a small business that clearly values its customers. If you're looking for great food and a team that genuinely cares about your experience, look no further! read more

I always love coming here me and my dad come here every taco Tuesday and it's just the best place to come and get tacos. I always get their cool man which is just in a great addition the service is always great. You order at the register they bring your food. Love coming here read more

Tacos and Papas - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

We came here for a bite to eat. We had a plate of birria with rice and beans plus a carne asada burrito. This is good fast food Mexican, fresh and tasty. They have wide variety to choose from. read more

Tacos and Papas - Wet Burritos - carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Tacos and Papas has become a favorite of mine ever since visiting for the first time a couple of months ago. The owner Miguel, his wife Sylvia and their family who all work there are so gracious and provide not just excellent service but delicious tacos, aguas and the best champurrado you've ever had! My family have eaten here almost weekly since we've tried it out so it's definitely become a go to when hanging out on Myrtle in Monrovia. Our favorites; the birria, asada anything, and tortas, Jamaica agua (with a delightful raspberry addition) and of course the champurrado. We are excited to try more of the menu but it's just so hard to deviate from our favorites. read more

Tacos and Papas - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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First time here. Everything we got was delicious. I got the Brussels sprouts/cauliflower taco combo plate and my husband got the chicken queso tacos and guacamole and chips. We'll definitely be back!! read more

Great food and amazing cucumber lime aqua fresca. Indoor and outdoor seating, which is great with a dog. Taco Tuesday deal was great. One kid LOVED the steak tacos. He had 2, then wanted 2 more. Mom said, let's wait because we will probably get ice cream and he said he'd rather have tacos! LOL! My chicken tostada was delicious. The chicken was so flavorful and tender. The fish tacos, al pastor tacos and cheese quesadillas were all a big hit! Very friendly service. Street parking. Definitely want to return. read more

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I was walking down the street hoping to find a spot to grab lunch at and this cutely decorated space caught my attention! Walking in, you can smell in the air the grilling of meat and other yummy scents. I decided to try out one of their specials that they had advertised at the entrance: their Grilled Quesa Birria Sandwich, which was super delicious! There was a bit of a wait of 10-15 minutes, but thankfully I was still able to enjoy my lunch. I was delighted at the fact that the fries and the consomme were included! The sandwich was THICK, juicy, and even had three crisp slices of bread! I've never had a birria sandwich and thought the idea was so amazing! The crispy bread absorbed the consomme well, and I was so happy with how it tasted!! - salsa station - no bathroom - indoor and outdoor seating - street parking (not metered!) read more

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It's has a casual rustic vibe. The food was not bad all. You order and pay when you get there. They bring out the food to you. The man who took our order very kind and friendly. This is the kind of place that says, come hang out, have some food take your time and relax. I like their vibe definitely coming back. Ohhhhh... the portions are generous. read more

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Senior citizen reporting: tacos, and papas, wow wow! I've been walking by this place for about a year., so glad today was the day! Outside seating in front, the interior decorations were fun and inviting! Huge menu! My friend had the chicken burrito, it was large and tasty! I ordered the quesadilla and the sweet corn in a cup! The quesadilla and sweet corn in the cup was big enough to share with several people! The food was delicious! The place was very clean, the menu board, large and easy to read, the food staff was really friendly! Not only having great food to eat we felt very comfortable. Check out the pictures. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Delicious food. Wonderful service. Miguel offers the best customer service!!!! Lively vibe and good music. Really a great place to check out. read more

Tacos and Papas - Dessert. Churros with toppings - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

We've walked past this cute restaurant in downtown Monrovia so many times and finally decided to give it a try and we're so glad we did! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which we really liked. The setup is simple: you order at the counter and then grab a table. The service was wonderful, very friendly and welcoming. The menu is impressively large, with all the Mexican food classics you could think of. I decided on the grilled fish bowl, which came with salad, rice, and refried beans. Everything was fresh and delicious, and I was really happy with my choice. Highly recommended! We'll definitely be back to try more of their dishes. read more

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Cool Mexican food spot in Monrovia with an Ensenada flare. Saw the Taco Tuesday special sign out side and had walked by the place a few times but stopped to try today. The owner was super welcoming and hospitable, he gave us his favorite recommendations and patiently waited until we explored all the options. We decided to try three of their tacos; potato's, asada and pastor. They were all delicious, our daughter tried their agua de Jamaica, but it has a twist from the original. They add fresh berries inside, it paired well with the hibiscus taste. We also tried their birria dinner plate which came with bean, rice, tortillas, pickled onions and other garnishes. Everything was fresh and very delicious, will def come back again and try some of the other things that intrigued us like the esquite bomb. The owner stated they have the best atole, so we gave it a try. He was not lying, perfectly sweetened, not too thick and they serve it in a tall cup. A must try, fuego read more

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My friend & I both purchased their lunch 3 taco plate... food was very good, portions were perfect and the price was reasonable. Only downside are their drinks, canned or bottled no fountain drinks read more

I stumbled across Tacos and Papas after a quick Yelp search for "Taco Tuesday specials" and it did not disappoint. When we arrived, we were greeted by a bubbly woman who shared all of their specials. We opted for their loaded fries with Brussels sprouts, 4 potato tacos (special), along with 2 carne asada and 2 carnitas tacos. I'll admit it. Potatoes have a special place in my heart and stomach. I went hard on the loaded fries and potato tacos that I didn't have the opportunity to enjoy the carne asada and carnitas tacos, but they were fantastic. We also discovered that they offer Brussels sprouts tacos and will definitely be back for that delight. It wasn't too busy for a Tuesday evening but there were several parties around us. Their space is incredibly welcoming and showed the baseball game while we enjoyed our dinner inside. Outdoor seating available as well. Their staff was so thoughtful as they offered to make an additional order after last call for a man with two kids. The woman mentioned that they'll be having pozole starting on Friday since it wasn't too popular with the scorching summer we had. Looking forward to returning! She also frequently checked in on us and when she noticed we were slowing down, she offered us take out containers with salsa and brought them to us. So nice! Note: $3.99 beers, 15% off tacos on Taco Tuesday. Must try their quesa-birria sandwich! read more

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Best tortilla in town, very filling and includes avocado. Great chips with green salsa read more

Tacos and Papas - Asada Torta - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

Monique was awesome! Great customer service and tacos were delicious! Best in the area!

Had a great experience at Tacos y Papas in Monrovia. Leyla is such an energetic part of the team and made the whole experience feel welcoming and fun. I really enjoyed her recommendations -- everything was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. With service this good, I'll definitely be coming back again and again. read more

Summary: 4 stars for great service, good food, good price, and trendy presentation. Note that the food is filling, but quite oily. Quality can be inconsistent. *** Tacos and Papas is a small restaurant with limited indoor and outdoor seating for parties of 2-4. I liked the hip wooden aesthetic with taco-related puns written on the walls. Their menu was larger than expected, offering tacos, tortas, burritos, bowls, and more. Additional items, such as sangria and a 5-taco-and-1-beer special, were displayed on handwritten signs at the cash register. Extra servings of their housemade spicy red salsa and vinegary green salsa were located to the left of the register. I preferred the red salsa since the flavor was more complex. SERVICE My bf and I visited twice in the past year on a busy lunch weekend and on a weeknight at 5:30 pm. The cashiers/front of house staff were outstandingly friendly. They chatted sweetly with the locals and treated us kindly. We ordered and paid up front, noting a 50 cent charge for the credit card transaction. Water was self-serve towards the middle of the restaurant. When finished, we bussed our own table and brought our trays to the return station. DRINKS/FOOD ORDERED - Corona Premier ($5). I enjoyed a bottle of this light beer served with lime. It's only 90 cal. Gotta make room for everything else! - Carne Asada taco ($2.98). The steak was soft with a pleasant grilled flavor. - Potato taco ($2.95). The taco was fried to a golden brown, topped with iceberg slaw, pickled onion, crema, and crumbled cheese. Unfortunately, I disliked how the slaw dressing soaked into the tortilla. It became soggy and fell apart easily. The potato filling was like a rustic mash, but it was a bit mealy and needed more salt. It tasted better with the red salsa. - Birria taco ($3.65). Two layers of street taco-sized corn tortillas fried in consomme and topped with beef birria, white onion, and cilantro. My fingers were drenched in oil after picking it up. I appreciated the additional radish and pickled onion. The flavor of the meat was good, but a little dry. I dipped it in my bf's side of consomme, which improved the taste. - Quesa-birria taco ($4.55). A birria taco fried in cheese, with even more cheese inside, served with radish and lime. Naturally, my tray ended up soaked in oil. The beef was tender and shredded into good sized chunks. At first, I made the mistake of not stirring the consomme. The beef flavor had settled to the bottom, with the chile-flavored liquid on top. Once I stirred the consomme, the flavors balanced out and tasted amazing. I ate the small bits of beef at the bottom and drank the rest of my cup! - Loaded Al Pastor Fries ($14.95 - small). The employee chuckled at our reaction when this massive plate reached the table. The thin cut fries stayed crispy under the mountain of al pastor pork, refried beans, crema, nacho cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro, radish, pickled onion, and guacamole. The umami drizzle of refried beans blended into the nacho cheese like some fort of hybrid sauce. I enjoyed the flavor of the al pastor; it was different. The warm spices were accented by a light sweetness reminding me of grape or raisin. I wasn't surprised by the pool of oil at the bottom, but perhaps the fries could have been drained for longer before plating. read more

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Unfortunately, I really wish I could've enjoyed this place. I got a fish taco plate (dinner) to go. The value was really great, $15ish dollars for 3 tacos, beans, and rice. However, the food was pretty tasteless. You know it's bad when the salsa can't save it :( I also came in at 7:30 to pick up my order and they said they were closed? Hours said they were supposed to close at 8. I am still on the lookout for a good SGV fish taco place! read more

Unfortunately the food I got here was awful. I ordered an elote and two taco plate (chicken, beef) to go and... everything, and I mean everything, was underseasoned and flavorless. The corn was undercooked and hard to bite into and the sauce they provided for it tasted nasty- but luckily it was on the side. The seasoning they put on it tasted like nothing. I had to add my own seasonings, and thankfully I was home to do that. The meat for both tacos tasted like they had absolutely no seasoning at all, not even salt. I didn't finish eating them because it just wasn't worth it. As for the rice and beans, both were lacking flavor as well, and the texture of the beans was really odd, like overly puréed. I was really craving good Mexican food, and my partner wanted to try this place out, but in the end, we were both very disappointed :| read more

We love their potato tacos, brussels sprout tacos, and their corn in a cup. The potato tacos are hefty, crunchy, and come with picked onions. Everything has such good flavor. Their salsas are also delicious. The staff is really friendly. read more

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Alright alright alriiiiight. Not bad. Kicked it outside and basked under the sun to have that Rosarito feel while I enjoyed the fished tacos. Good flavor over all especially with the rice and beans. Friendly service inside and out and the vibes inside is definitely that which one would expect. Their beer selection is pretty good too. Cant go wrong with beer and tacos here. Worth checking out if you strolling up and down Myrtle. read more

Tacos and Papas - Let's check out the grilled fish taco lunch plate. - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Restaurant was nice for a small taco shop, with tables inside and out. I can't comment on the food however since the service was horrible, at least for me Waited in line to order as a customer was finishing paying for his order. Cashier was engaged in conversation with customer and when customer was done paying, I expected the conversation to wrap up so I could place my order. When cashier started telling the customer in front of me a brand new story and a new conversational thread, that was my cue to walk out without ordering Great customer service if you're at the front. Horrible customer service if you're waiting in line, especially when the cashier launches into a new round of stories and conversation with the customer who was already done placing an order and already done paying read more

Such a friendly staff! Delicious tacos reasonably priced. My vegan friends can enjoy cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, or potato tacos. Casual small and comfortable place. read more

I got a burrito asada here and it was very delicious. The only thing I would note is the size of the burrito is definitely not as big as other places I've been to for the price, but it was still somewhat tasty. Not the best burrito I ever had, but it was just MEH. Didn't feel as though the cashier was happy to be there in general maybe it was just the end of the day and he was tired which we get but that kind of dampened our mood. Interior was nice and clean and we like how we got to serve our own hot sauce and water. Overall, though I would give it a solid three stars just because we've had better food, but maybe we'll try their tacos and that would sway us otherwise because their deal of five tacos and a beer for less than $16 is a pretty big steal even though at Duarte it's 4 tacos and a glass bottle Pepsi for $8.50! read more

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My siblings and I get together once a month to eat together. We rotate on who chose the place and this time it was my turn so I looked up best taco Tuesday in Monrovia. Well, it was Tacos and Papas and it was so good. Well got a verity of tacos asada, papas, fish, carnitas, birria, and pollo we also got rice and beans. Everything was great! The service was like visiting a family member house that you haven't seen in a long time. Everyone was super nice and the atmosphere was great. We ended up staying there for about an hour and a half and the owner came out and gave us dessert at no charge. French toast with strawberries and bananas. Wow! The best I ever had. If you haven't gone you need to. read more

Try the juices!!!!! They are soooo good. The corn is also spectacular. I like to eat on the sidewalk and people watch in the beautiful Southern California sunshine. The owner is super friendly and always up for a chat. The shrimp tacos are my favorite, especially when I remember to ask for them grilled. read more

just browsing around old town Monrovia, decided to give em a try. Really really good birria tacos, and nice people. read more

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My co-worker and I stopped in for a Friday lunch and couldn't have been more impressed. The owner greeted us with a smile, and the delicious meal said it all. We sat outside, enjoyed the atmosphere, and let a little time fly by before heading back to the office. A wonderful experience all around! read more

I just had lunch at Tacos y Papas and ordered their lunch plate. The shrimp tacos were absolutely divine -- perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection -- and the carne asada was flavorful, tender, and not fatty at all. The aguas frescas were such a delight, especially the horchata, which was creamy and not overly sweet. I think I've officially found my new favorite taco spot! read more

Love the selection of tacos here! I always get a cauliflower taco with whatever else I order. The food has always been fresh and I have enjoyed their different agua frescas too. The owner and staff are very friendly as well. Great spot. read more

This place is amazing. The customer service is great which complements the well tasting food. I highly recommend this place. Look forward to coming back. read more

Tacos and Papas - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

Phenomenal, I'll take 14 of them right now. Tried the Quesabirria taco, fish taco, French toast and chips with salsa/bean dip and was blown away. One of the best quesabirria tacos I've ever had! Miguel there was amazing and his hospitality was on another level! A definitely must try spot! read more

Nasty beef old and salty tortillas were the lowest it seemed just inedible had to throw my tacos away.

Introduction: - Corner taco shop in old town Monrovia. I had a taco emergency when my friends were sending a bunch of taco photos my way. I had to go grab one myself. I was sold. Pros: - the server was so nice. Made me feel like home. - love the jokes they make on the walls about tacos. Its hilarious. - had the guava Fresca - it was extremely refreshing and nice! Needed some sugar in my system. - really enjoyed their taco plate. The al pastor was delicious along with the beans and rice. Adding the hot sauce and lime gave it a nice kick. It was a chefs kiss. Delicious! Only hiccup was the bits and pieces of bone on the Al pastor. Overall: - Tacos were extremely flavorful and would come back again for different type of taco. read more

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I highly recommend this place! Service was excellent and the food was amazing! The quality of the meat was impeccable. read more

Service was awesome! Food was great tasting and a lot for what you order. They don't scam you out of food. You get more than you pay. The quality is also what sticks out to me. Wasn't too greasy or saucy. You can truly taste the flavor. Inside is clean and well maintained. Constantly cleaning tables. All the workers are friendly! Great place! read more

Tacos and Papas - agua fresca cucumber lime - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California

I felt like I was divinely guided here the other day when I had gotten off from work. I was itching for a refresher when I was passing by and saw this lovely place. I ordered the Brussels Sprouts Taco, Bean Tacos, Shrimp Taco, and Potato Taco . I personally liked the shrimp taco, it has a little kick to it due to the sauce. The man that assisted me was very helpful since it was my first time exploring the menu. Thank you, I'll be back! read more

Tacos and Papas - Soft and crispy tacos - Mexican Near Me - Monrovia, California