I've had El Chilote taco catering a few times now, and it never disappoints. I recently used them…read morefor a party, and they were a huge hit with everyone--multiple people were asking me for their info by the end of the night. Everything is always fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with a lot of care. The citrus chicken is hands down my favorite--super juicy with the perfect balance of tangy and savory. And the cilantro lime sauce? Absolutely amazing. It ties everything together and adds such a fresh, bright kick to the tacos. On top of the food, the service is always friendly, professional, and easy to work with. You can really tell there's passion behind what they do. Highly recommend El Chilote if you're looking for catering that people will actually rave about. I'll definitely be ordering again!

We hired El Chilote to cater our wedding rehearsal dinner, and they completely exceeded our…read moreexpectations! From start to finish, working with them was an absolute breeze. They were extremely punctual, arriving right on time to set up and ensuring everything was ready to go before our guests started arriving. Beyond the amazing food, the team was so friendly and warm, adding such a welcoming and joyful energy to our celebration. If you are looking for reliable, delicious catering for an event or party, look no further than El Chilote. They helped make our rehearsal dinner unforgettable!

I've had the pleasure of having El Charros Barbacoa cater our event at my home for slightly over…read more125 people. Their barbacoa has dramatically improved since the last time we had them cater our events. Their hard shell tacos are superbly delicious. Everyone ate like crazy until it came out their ears. Ya full yet? I know my friends can eat, but they ate like little piggies. Scarfed up everything. What's great is Johnny the owner at the end helped bring the leftovers into the kitchen for us. Overall, fantastic food, excellent service with a great crew that was able to accommodate us. El Charros Barbacoa West Covina, California Catering

My fiancé and I barely discovered them about a month ago and ever since always crave it! We live…read moreabout a block away from where they set up. Their barbacoa is the closest to my moms and it is bomb! Most places who sell barbacoa, it is either dry like carnitas or not as much flavor but El Charros is amazing! They even give you extra sauce to pour on the sandwich. They have about 3 different salsas that you can serve yourself, limes, onion, cilantro, etc. My family and I have also tried both types of tacos (soft and dorado) and the planchada's and they are just as good! They sometimes go to Progress Brewing in El Monte so when they are not on Sunset in La Puente, we drive to El Monte just for the food. I highly recommend giving this place a try!

Drove by several days ago to walk around San Gabriel x Valley with friends after dinner and boba…read more While we were too full to try anything, one spot that stood out to me was this 土家酱香饼. Lo and behold, thanks to Christina the business exists on here and has been christened "Jiang Xiang Bing Guy"! Although he was working solo that day, when I decided to return on an empty stomach, he had an assistant helping with seasoning and chopping up the 酱香饼. There were about five folks waiting by the time I got there Sunday evening. The guy with the blue UCLA hoodie was purposefully putting on a show, since he had two phones set up for streaming. Every now and again, when he gets a request from someone, he would say "OK no problem!" and continues with kneading, rolling, and transferring the dough to the big ol' frying machine. At $10 per order, perhaps a part of the cost is the spirited mini-interactions. After paying via Venmo, I showed the gal my phone. 他是老板 she said jokingly as she handed me the food. I had mine mild, and honestly it was a delightfully crispy and savory snack for a cold winter evening.

On Christmas day while heading up San Gabriel Blvd, I saw a guy making food on the back of a white…read moreModel X. Intrigued and a lover of street foods, I went last night to check it out hoping he was at the same spot and he was! (Honestly San Gabriel Superstore parking lot be popping with bomb street food stalls and trucks over these past years). The guy was calling his food a Chinese pizza but it's actually a Chinese street food called Jiang Xiang Bing(酱香饼) which basically means "saucy pancake". If you can't speak Chinese(don't worry he does understand English though but he spoke to me in Mandarin by default lol), just give him $10 and he will give you a portion. If you don't have cash, he has QR codes for digital payments and once it goes through you can hear his phone notification from his car. When he's done making the bread and ready to chop it, he will ask you how spicy you want it. You can say "xiao la" for mild or say yes and nod your head for the regular spicy lol. The pan fried flat bread was crispy and the sweet and spicy soy bean sauce really went well with it, I'd get it again!!!

I found the Fontana location and have been a regular customer since! Those tacos and burritos are…read moredelicious. They have also a baked potato with el pastor omg I gotta try it next time the corn tortillas are hand made and definitely worth the trip. They have (3) locations and they post up on there Instagram on the address and times. https://instagram.com/tacos.el_amigo igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

Their cabeza and al pastor tacos are where it's at!! So tasty and flavorful. I love Tacos El…read moreAmigo's handmade tortillas and the fact that they really stack their tacos with meat and toppings. I personally found that their carne asada was just okay (could use more flavor), but I would definitely recommend the cabeza and al pastor meats. I'm so happy that we came across Tacos El Amigo, and I can't wait to come back and try more items off of their menu! *They are located in the Chevron parking lot on the corner of San Bernardino and Irwindale

BEST PASTOR in the SGV!…read more I get mine in a burrito with cheese and tons of fresh cucumber. Their pastor is juicy and tender. The cucumber has a slightly spicy glaze on it, making it both refreshing and fiery. This taco stand tends to move around. They used to be on Arrow hwy in front of the Superior Grocers market but now set up shop nightly in front of the Sketchers store on Azusa ave.

This taco stand is located at the corner of Asuza and Gladstone. A friend who lives in Asuza…read morementioned it and invited us to try it. So our group of ten headed out and parked by the strip mall where Skechers is. Everyone didn't waste time in ordering. Most people in the group had tacos while I had burrito. Service was really fast. With the tacos, you put garnishing after they hand you the plate. With the burrito, they let you put the garnishing first before they wrap it. It ended up so big that I asked them to cut it in half. We also ordered some drinks which are either soda, water or frescas. I had the horchata which was very good but too sweet but there's nothing an additional ice can't fix. We ended up all full and satisfied. Everything was great. I could have easily given them five stars but we were overcharged. The next day my friend went and inquired about it. Although they acknowledged the mistake and gave a refund, I would suggest checking your bill before paying.

Location: I'm not sure if they do multiple spots or if they moved spots. Just in case, my review is…read morefor them where the biggest cross streets are Francisquito Ave and North Hacienda Blvd. It's down Francisquito on sidewalk in between the entrances of 7/11 Gas and McDonald's. Service: Sweet and friendly faces! They serve you up as quickly as they can and are also patient if you need to decide what to get. Food: As a vegetarian, I cannot give my own opinions but I will relay the opinions of my mother. The options are all good and very flavorful. Nothing was dry. Still juicy and delicious! The Lengua/Beef tongue and Cabeza/Beef head is her favorite. You serve yourself cilantro, onions, etc. Use the baggies for what'e in the tubs and of course the sauce containers for the pico de gallo, salsas, and guacamole. This is a small street food business that's well-lit and you can tell they keep things neat and organized. Overall, I'll definitely take my mom back for more and let my niece try stuff too!

Pretty bomb tacos! I'm happy I don't have to go all the way to DTLA for some great tacos al pastor!…read moreThe service is quick and friendly. They make their tortillas fresh and I loved watching them make the mulitas. There was so much cheese, I was convinced to get one! We visited mainly for their Papa Rellena (a Mexican-style loaded baked potato) and it did not disappoint. There's nowhere to sit but it's a great spot to grab your food and take it home. There's lots of sauce and topping options as well. We'll definitely be coming back!

Food: 5/5 Tacos were delicious! Asada, buche, lengua were all top tier. Horchata always a must…read moreorder drink. Service: 4/5 Nice staff. Definitely learning some common Spanish words goes a long way. Ambiance: 4/5 Standing style type of spot.

For some reason, the address takes you past the Public Storage, but the truck is actually on the…read moresame street where the Public Storage is located, so just keep an eye out for it! My friend told me about this taco truck, and it definitely did not disappoint! I absolutely loved their al pastor tacos. The meat was sliced thin and paired with pineapple, which I really liked. The charred onions they gave on the side also went perfectly with the tacos and added so much flavor. We also tried the quesadilla, which was good, but it was definitely on the oilier side for me. Overall, I would definitely come back, especially for the al pastor tacos!

Back at it again here at king Chile's let me tell you I'm here at least twice a week. One day for…read morehis juicy tender patty melts and the next for his LA classic dirty dogs. But what really makes this spot special is the secret salsa that give the food a little kick with a nice tangy aftertaste! Not to mention it's right across from the Vineland drive-in theater.... movie night with my hubby here we come

He a wonderful person and has very good food. I highly recommend king chile . I would always go…read morethere for food

Since moving to El Monte, I've been trying to check out more of the local Mexican spots, and this…read moreplace kept popping up on Yelp. I'm a big fan of carnitas when they're done right, so I decided to give it a shot. The place feels pretty authentic. They have those giant silver pots in the back slowly cooking the carnitas, which is always a good sign. I ordered two mixta tacos, which come with a mix of different pork cuts including meat, skin, and all the good stuff. These tacos were huge. Honestly, the two tacos could easily be turned into four normal-sized tacos if you wanted. They also have a condiment bar where you can load up on all the fixings. I also grabbed a bag of chicharrones and those were excellent. Crispy, fresh, and dangerously easy to keep snacking on. After this visit, I definitely want to come back and try more of the menu, especially the chicharrones plate which looked amazing when I saw it come out for another table. Overall, this feels like one of those local gems that's worth checking out if you're in the area and craving carnitas.

Was in the area and looking for something to eat, so I decided to stop by Carnitas Y Chicharrones…read morein El Monte. It's located in a small plaza and wasn't hard to find. The restaurant itself is pretty small with limited seating. At first glance, the place felt a little dark and chaotic, and some of the prep areas and surfaces looked worn and could use a deeper cleaning. You can see the food being prepared behind the counter, and they also have a condiment bar where they provide small containers and plastic baggies so you can take salsa, onions, cilantro, and other condiments to go. I ordered four tacos: asada, pastor, chorizo, and chicharrón. The total was $20 before tax -- $5 per taco. My first reaction was, "Whoa... $5 tacos? These better be good." Then I got my order. These tacos are HUGE. Two tacos practically filled an entire takeout container, so the $5 price made a lot more sense once I saw the portions. They definitely don't hold back on the meat. My favorites were the chorizo and pastor. Both had plenty of flavor and were generously portioned. The asada was okay, but for me it lacked some of the seasoning and flavor I was looking for. I was also hoping for a little more char on the meat. The chicharrón was unfortunately too hard and dry for my liking. The salsas were good and helped bring everything together. Overall, the price initially gave me sticker shock, but these definitely aren't your typical small street tacos. The portions are massive, and two tacos could easily be enough for one person. I'd come back for the chorizo and pastor, but I'd probably skip the chicharrón next time.

First time having Filet Zarandeado (Red Snapper), and I am in love. It is marinated in a tomato…read morebase with garlic, soy sauce, dried chilies and worcestershire sauce. It is grilled in a wire basket over mesquite wood coals. This gives the fish a smoky flavor and orange glow. The plate was served with two large pieces of boneless fish, rice and beans ($23). I tried to "clean" my plate, but they served good portions. From the leftovers, I had fish tacos for lunch the next day. Menu highlights: - Burrito (Steak Picado) - Carne Asada (beef) -Ceviche Tostadas (shrimp), chopped chilies, diced avocado - Seafood Cocktail in tomato base with chopped chili, sliced cucumber, onion, cilantro, and diced avocado. - Street tacos (beef or fish) - Whole Tilapia - deep fried with beans and rice There are two dining rooms, each seats 40-50 customers. The fish is made to order, allow 15 minutes for a freshly grilled and marinated meal. Sincerely, Rosemary

Excellent fish Great value…read moreFantastic old fashion style service. Definitely recommend it.