Chuy was the best server. He took our order and didn't even have to write it down--- everything…read morecame out perfectly! I ordered the steak fajitas; large portion, flavorful and hot! My husband ordered the chicken mole enchiladas (cream on the side); authentic flavor, packed w chicken. Also the chicken torta, very good! The grand finale was the churros w vanilla ice cream-- served warm, fresh and delicious! They were all very welcoming and attentive. I can see them greet their usuals with extra love! The ambiance is family friendly! This was our first time and we will be back! Thank you!!!!

Ordered chicken fajita plate, chicken mole enchiladas, enchilada with crab and the Al Mojo de Ajo…read more Out of all the dishes the De Ajo plate was the best. Nothing we ordered is out of the ordinary good. It was good nothing special, rice beans come with everything we ordered sans the Ajo. The Ajo came with vegetables. Nothing here had any kind of flavor that was outstanding . Service is very friendly and prompt. Prices for each meal were around $24.

Watched the FIFA Game through their multiple TVs with sound…read more Delicious food. Highly recommend their burritos! Huge portion and seasoned well. Great service. He kept refilling our waters and free chips and salsas and checking on us.

Love this place! The service is always great , everyone is always friendly and making sure you are…read moreenjoying your time there. The margaritas are good, we love the chips & salsa and have never been disappointed with the entrees we have ordered. This is one of our go to restaurants.

Ceviche de camaron is amazing and the service is very great as well , very good environmentread more

Our server Diana was amazing. Answered all of our questions. Gave recommendations between items…read more Food was delicious. Restaurant was clean and nice local crowd

Great food! Quaint location…read more few steps from the main street where larger places had 60-90 minute wait time for Sunday brunch. But this wonderful place with very friendly server and delicious food was ready to serve us! Give them a try. Someone who really knows how to cook Mexican food is in the kitchen-- very tasty and the Cafe de Olla was superb!

The lunch special was satisfying and packed with flavor. The chicken fajitas is well-seasoned…read morechicken, grilled onions, and bell peppers. Everything tasted fresh, and the portion was generous for a lunch combo. The 3 beef taquitos were crispy on the outside and filled shredded beef. They paired perfectly with the rice, beans, sour cream, and guacamole. The guacamole tasted fresh and creamy. Overall, a filling and comforting meal and good portion sizes for the price.

Delicious! Got the lengua, al pastor, and cabeza. They give you free chips with it as well and…read morethere is a topping and sauce area at the front. Loved all the tacos, but the favorite was the e al pastor. All the meats were tender and well spiced. Service was fast and the interior imhas lots of seating.

Very bland food and personally wouldn't say it's worth the price. We got an order of nachos and…read morethere was hardly any chicken, so for $15 I'd say not worth it. We ordered $80 worth of food and it honestly was really disappointing. I've heard great things about this place but it was a let down for me personally

I've been a regular here at Cafe De Olla and I will say that the food never misses!…read more The only thing that maybe was a little disappointing was that the espresso shots in my husband's cafe de olla tasted a little burnt, but other than that it was great service and great food! The vampiros are a delicious appetizer to share. The peanut butter French toast is so good!!! It's super heavy though but definitely one of the better sweet options on the menu. It wasn't too busy for a Sunday mid afternoon. One thing I noticed is that we were able to join the waitlist virtually which was nice! We haven't been able to that before when we've come many times so that was cool. Cant wait to come back!

This Cafe De Olla is a lot bigger than their Burbank spot, but I feel the food quality here doesn't…read morequite match up. My sisters and i could taste the difference. That shared... there's a lot to appreciate here like the shorter wait times, more dessert options, and a great location in downtown Monrovia with plenty of parking and other places to visit before or after your meal. It's still a solid choice, but if food quality is your top priority, I'd lean toward their Burbank location instead.

Stopped here for lunch while in the area, and my wife and I were pleasantly surprised by our entire…read moredining experience. We arrived shortly after the restaurant opened for the day. Everything looked so clean, well-organized, and inviting. The restaurant itself is lovely, with plenty of seating for a party of one or many. There is ample space for special occasions, a large bar area, a large dining room, clean bathrooms, and AMAZING staff. Every single employee welcomed us to the restaurant. Employees were very friendly, polite, hard-working, and engaging. The food was absolutely delicious! I had the "Martha Salad" while my wife had the Pozole Verde. Both were delicious, perfectly made, very tasty, and filling. The chips and salsa were so good that we ordered a second serving, which is rare for us. We plan to invite family and friends in the very near future so that we can reserve the private group area and have our own party :)

We recently tried this Mexican restaurant and unfortunately the food and drinks were very…read moredisappointing. The margaritas were honestly some of the worst we've had -- they tasted like straight margarita mix blended with ice, and we could barely drink them. The enchiladas were also very underwhelming, especially for the price. It was basically shredded chicken in tortillas with sauce, rice, and beans, and for $20 it just wasn't worth it. The food tasted very Americanized and lacked authentic Mexican flavor and seasoning. That being said, the customer service was amazing. The two ladies who helped us were incredibly attentive, kind, and kept checking on us. They offered extra drinks and multiple items, which we normally appreciate because when we go to Mexican restaurants we usually order multiple rounds and end with Cadillac margaritas. Unfortunately, the drinks were so bad we didn't want to order anything else, but their effort and service did not go unnoticed. One small disappointment was when I asked for hot sauce to add more flavor to my green sauce enchiladas, and I was brought the same red enchilada sauce instead, which made the meal worse. I am a food and beverage manager myself, and I can honestly say I would hire those two servers in a heartbeat because they were fabulous. The service was excellent -- it's just the food and drinks that really need improvement.

Came to Tacos and Papas for Taco Tuesday and they are still a 5/5 to me. Service was amazing, their…read moreFish 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!

Taco Tuesday for the absolute win! Our team was craving authentic tacos for Cinco de Mayo, and this…read morelocal 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!