Restaurant is a small hole in the wall in a plaza. We were traveling through on our way to San…read moreDiego looking for a bite to eat and saw this place. We didn't expect much but we were definitely pleasantly surprised. I ordered a pastor burrito and it was bursting with flavor. Prices were decent too. Tacos were $2 each and burritos were $9. It's not full service so you walk up to the window to pace your order and you go back up to pick it up and bring to your table. Lady at the window was nice.

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!

Sigh. Used to be my…read morespot, now it's not. Attention to detail and quality down bad. This was my last order, who thought it was okay to send this order out like this? Fries burnt, soggy and flavorless. Very little to no meat on my meal.

Food: - shrinkflation!…read more - we order from this restaurant for take out frequently - nachos: so little toppings, we had half a box of chips left - churros has barely have any cinnamon sugar on it - esquites still very good, the hot cream sauce is on the side now - all of the sauces we got in our order is only half filled

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.

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.

*Updating review to add menu*…read more Sharing their updated menu with the community. OGs know that the best tacos in town are Karina's Tacos. Can never go wrong with their tacos and sopes! Service is always friendly and they are fast. You can phone in your order ahead of time. There's outside and inside sitting. They take card now but of course, cash is king!

Great Service and Delicious tacos de cabeza, labios etc. Ordered through Uber Eats......read more

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.

Supremely disappointed in our experience at this Taco Nazo location. Was initially very excited…read morebecause of how busy and popular this spot is which would indicate how good the food was! Placed a 3 taco combo for the fish and potato tacos and was happily sipping on our horchata that was included with the drink. I was also surprised that they offered a free fish taco to new patrons. Honestly that's where the good ends for our meal. We placed the order for dine in at around 12:25PM and waited patiently as patron after patron received their food after us, even those that were behind us in the line. It took half an hour of waiting AND flagging a staff member before they frantically got to our order claiming a "machine" malfunction caused the delay. Seemed fine for the rest of the patrons after us... please don't make excuses... The KICKER: the potato taco wasn't even the potato it was just ricotta.. we didn't even bother to ask for a correction again. My experience was soured overall, and although the fish tacos were very good, I'll likely give their La Puente location a shot instead next time.

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.

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!!

Cute little hole in the wall with decent seating. They also have a taco truck in the parking lot…read more Great little vibe for tacos n beer. The tripas tacos were some of the best I've had. The cashier took my order and the waitress was very helpful. Awesome service, great food and loved their michelada!!! Definitely coming back in the near future.