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    Tacos Los Carnales

    3.9 (218 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    TACOS LOS CARNALES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Al Pastor, Pollo, and Asada tacos
    Gerry D.

    I've eaten their food in the past before but this is my 1st time actually coming here and ordering. It's kinda hidden on Mission Blvd in the city of Montclair but it's also kind of a gem.. it's a cool little spot to eat when ur hangry for some tacos. Great service from the staff & delicious foods.

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    Angela N.

    I stop by here a lot on my lunch breaks. It's one of the better taco spots in Montclair. Food is tasty, reasonably priced, and service is fairly quick. They recently added outdoor seating too which is nice. Usually my go to at any taco place is carne asada but the al pastor here is so good! It has small pieces of pineapple in it but it's not overly sweet or anything.

    Al Pastor Tostada
    Watkins L.

    Thought I should give an update since it has been a while since I reviewed this place. Still one of my favorite Mexican food places to go to around the area. In 5 years there is much change indoors, and they do also have outdoor seating if anyone prefers that as well. The food here I can usually say is pretty good.. I just think sometimes depending on who is preparing the food, it could be inconsistent. For example I ordered Al pastor tacos (which are really good btw), it didn't have any onions or cilantro, but the previous time it would have it. I would say just to try to ask for certain things just to double check you have what you need. One sad update is that they no longer sell tostadas anymore.. or at least the person that took my order told me that. This was one of my favorite items here and i am really sad they took it out.. I would still recommend this place. Just make sure if you order from the phone that you ordered at the right location since they don't only have one location. Until next time!

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    Yoshi D.

    Fresh tortillas made behind the counter and available to go, this is my first choice for tacos!!

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    Esai A.

    Food is great tasted amazing 8 out of 10 will be back to try something else from the menu

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    3 months ago

    Closed 30 minutes before the time they should be closing. Left without food. They saw me walk up and they all decided to walk out and laugh.

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    9 months ago

    Bomb food and friendly service! The place is clean. Cooked fresh and traditional taste!

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    10 months ago

    My favorite place to get a burrito. They are huge and I used to go here then go to Mission Tiki and watch movies.

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    2 years ago

    Went there on taco Tuesday they got a bunch of good deals delicious tacos atmosphere was really clean and presentable and fast service

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    Food is OK service not that great they can be better. You could have better choices somewhere else atmosphere OK not that bad.

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    Clean & well organized inside, great service, food was on point (asada & potato tacos) ~ try the Mexican hot chocolate!

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    Little pricey but it's always good quality food so I def recommend checking it out! Parking does suck tho

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    Elvira's Finest Foods of Mexico

    Elvira's Finest Foods of Mexico

    4.1
    (1.7k reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

    Delicious chips and salsa! Elvira's was able to seat a…read moreparty of 8 on a Friday night in 35-40 minutes and it was definitely worth the wait! I loved the Watermelon Margarita and chicken enchiladas! This place is perfect for celebrating a birthday or just getting your craving in!

    We absolutely love this place and decided to come for our anniversary. I'll preface this by saying…read morethe food taste was amazing, like always. But some shady charges or maybe we'll call it miscommunication just rubbed me the wrong way. I always order the mole chicken enchiladas and my wife (being vegetarian) asks for the same dish but if the enchiladas can be vegetable or cheese. Apparently this means a 8$ up charge? We've done this many times in the past and always been charged the same price for both. I asked the server at the end "the veggie version is 8$ more expensive than chicken?" And he just shrugged and said yes. Just found it interesting that a meat dish would be 8$ less than a purely cheese/veggie dish. Especially since done this in the past with no issue. I also asked for "hot sauce" for my dish. They brought out a spicier house salsa as the hot sauce...totally understandable and the salsa here is usually free. Apparently it's a 4$ "chipotle sauce" that the waiter did not inform me would be charged. I would've easily just said I want tapatio or no "hot sauce". I used maybe a teaspoon for 4$. I told the waiter this when we questioned the bill and he just shrugged. These may seem like small inconveniences but when they seem like they intentionally don't tell you the details and then when called out about it just kinda shrug it off, it was a disappointing end to an otherwise tasty dinner. We love it here and will certainly be back but it just sucks that I have to be extra cautious & skeptical when ordering from now on.

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    Espiau's

    Espiau's

    2.9
    (751 reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    Nostalgic lunch (for my mom and her friends) and I was happy to tag along. This place used to be my…read moremom and her friends old stomping grounds when they went to college in Pomona (about 50 years ago) Arrived without a reservation on a Saturday afternoon, big mistake! This place was packed and for our table of 6, we had to wait about 45 minutes. Pro tip (call ahead, you'll be happy you did). But we walked around the cute town and came back with a table waiting for us. To start, I had to try the iconic salad. My mom and her friends raved about how yummy the salad was and I have a sneaking suspicion why. That bad boy is packed to the brim with so much cheese. But yes it was totally yummy. My favorite part is they bring you a whole squirt bottle of vinaigrette dressing. Yes please! I totally understand the hype. The rest of our meal was ok. We got the fajitas which were seasoned great and the tortilla soup was nice. Drinks were totally great! I got the jalapeno margarita and white peach sangria (which had a little fizz - totally appreciated) Pleased with our visit to Espiau's! But even happier I got to see mom and her friends enjoy themselves at this historical spot.

    Service was quick and the food was great! Wet for a friends birthday and was so excited to try the…read morefood. I got some appetizers as well and those came out quick. Music was good and the tvs were playing the baseball game!

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    Grande Tostada with beans, ground beef, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and lots of cheese

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    Grande Tostada with beans, ground beef, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, guacamole and lots of cheese
    El Ranchero Mexican Food and Margaritas

    El Ranchero Mexican Food and Margaritas

    3.8
    (669 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    The food is excellent and so is the service. Outside patio is great to sit out on on a night like…read moretonight.

    The gorgeous bride and I are always excited to try new (to us) Mexican restaurants, not only to…read moreshare our love of what is arguably our fave cuisine but in hopes of pinpointing new additions to our arsenal of regular restaurants. After trying Chef José's Zacatecan style fare, consider a new addition bullseyed and pinpointed! I'd stumbled in here a few nights ago- Mexico had just defeated a hearty South Korea squad in their second WC game, clinching the Group for El Tri and creating a palpable buzz among the Green/Orange & Red clad partisans who'd thronged El Ranchero... Leti and I shared a bowl of hearty Albondigas Soup to start- This is probably the finest restaurant take on the soup we've ever sampled! Most places will serve watery, tomato/carrot dense broths w/ a nominal, wan meatball. Not El Ranchero! Here, the soup is lovingly ladled w/ copious amounts of carrot, onion, cabbage and yes even a trio of meatballs. Hearty, decadent soup! We also shared a Jamaica Margarita. On the plus side it's $13 tab is decently priced- but if we are honest the drink was weaker than the Trump Administration is on corruption! Leti chose Shrimp Fajitas, which arrived steaming...Multiple fat shrimp partying w/ grilled onions + peppers. I went w/ a two item combo- A fantastic duo of machaca filled enchilada y taco. The machaca was everything you love re: that protein- Stringy, crispy and well seasoned. Xochitl was our server on this late SAT afternoon as the sun began its lazy descent to the western horizon. The rest of the restaurant staff were busily prepping the banquet room for a graduation party- So poor Xoxhitl was jamming like a trio of cats playing w/ a dozen mice. She was even mixing drinks in between serving her sextet of tables! Pro Tip- You can add a side salad or soup to most entrees for $3.99- Just ask! Our bill was $84 and for two plentiful entrees, a large if wan margarita and a side of wondrous, soul-warming soup...plus tax and tip. It's very easy to see why El Ranchero Claremont is a buzzing hub of its community- We've added El Ranchero to our must-visit Mexican staples. So should you.

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    Juanchos Authentic Mexican Restaurant

    Juanchos Authentic Mexican Restaurant

    3.8
    (937 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    amazing food above expecting service…read morechilled atmosphere. Additionally Menudo VERY good, clean and plentiful!!

    Unfortunately, this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences we've had…read more When we arrived, we asked if we could sit in one of the booths and were told they were being reserved for the band. The "band" ended up being one man performing, so we accepted the explanation and sat elsewhere. A few minutes later, another couple walked in, asked for a booth, and was seated there without any issue. That immediately made us feel like we weren't valued as customers. It was Taco Tuesday, and we were excited to see fresh tortillas being made. Unfortunately, instead of serving fresh tortillas, they opened the container holding older tortillas and plated those for us. We ordered three different meats, but when our food arrived, every single item was cold. The tortillas were so cold they had become hard and stiff instead of soft and fresh. When we mentioned it to the staff, we were told the food gets cold because they have a fan blowing directly toward it. That's not really an acceptable explanation Between the inconsistent seating, poor customer service, and cold, flavorless food, the experience was extremely disappointing. We left feeling unwelcome, and the food itself was far from the authentic Mexican cuisine we were hoping for. Sadly, we won't be returning.

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    Fresh guac
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    Vanilla filled churros with ice cream. Made my meal!
    Vanilla filled churros with ice cream. Made my meal!
    Carne asada street tacos - Tasteless meat. Super meh.

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    Carne asada street tacos - Tasteless meat. Super meh.
    Fonda Don Chon

    Fonda Don Chon

    4.3
    (3k reviews)
    10.8 mi
    $$

    I ordered the chicken fajitas, it came with a plate of rice and beans. The fajitas came with a…read moremound of food. See pictures. Not only was there a lot of food. It was very, very tasty. I enjoyed my meal. Also, had lunch for the next day. Service was amazing, it was a busy night and they had plenty of servers. Drinks were never left empty and all employees were very content on helping all of us. In the way of ambience, this place has lots of seating indoors and a few tables outdoors. Be prepared for a little bit of a wait, depending on the time of day but well worth it. While we were there, they had several birthdays celebrated. With a little song and a little dessert.

    I have been to Fonda don chon two times and both times I didn't have a chance to order any food …read more The waiter spoke Spanish to me which is fine but he got irritated that my adult children did not speak Spanish . He lectured me as to why my children didn't speak Spanish . If I work and my children's mother doesn't speak Spanish was explained to the waiter . The Reason wasn't good enough. I went to go eat Mexican food not to get lectured. Another time three of us went to the restaurant. There were many open tables . The waiter places us in a table that barely fit 3 not counting plates when the food was ordered . I told the waiter I wanted a bigger table . He said other times 3 people have fit at the table . Your party can fit at that table. I was trying to eat Comfortably. The waiter Got mad at me for asking for a bigger table . Once again it was at approximately 2:30 pm there was plenty of room. The waiter was so upset he was complaining that others have fit why not you guys. I said you know what I don't want to bother you any more so I told my party let's go. The waiter got mad again as we were walking out and he said in Spanish este gente esta fregando. It's too bad some of the wait staff have an attitude problem. I've heard the food is good at Fonda don chon . I guess I'll never find out .

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    Buffet area.
    Fonda Don Chon
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    Bottoms up!

    Tacos Los Carnales - mexican - Updated July 2026

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