Was looking to try more of the mom and pop shops in the area, and decided to give this spot a chance. I was impressed by how beautifully decorated the interior is with regional Mexican adornments. Additionally, everything is super clean, including the condiment bar. This is a one woman show, where the food is made to order. While admirable, it lends to food not being at peak temperature, which I felt was the case for my order of Sopes. While the flavor is great, there's other factors which keep me from giving it 4 or 5 stars; including the carne asada being tough. There's lots of potential to this spot though. read more

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Tried the enchiladas plate and a shrimp taco . The plate was really small and the flavor in the enchiladas were really lacking . Tasted really bland . The toppings on the enchiladas were good but no cream . Who eats enchiladas without Mexican sour cream . Very disappointed, was expecting much better since it had great reviews . Can't trust reviews on here I guess , I went to some Indian food place that had great reviews and the food was awful . It has to be that place or Indian food is just terrible. Won't be back . read more

Bonito Nayarit - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

Asked for two burritos Asada Burrito was hella loose and I took a bite no type of meat in it read more

Bonito Nayarit - No asada what so ever - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

The food, service and ambiance were amazing but the owner is simply the best. Very attentive, genuine and sweet. The food was authentic and home made. Definitely give this place a try. read more

Really good food and a nice lady I wish I could come back again the food is the best part. I recommend asada fries.

So I came here bcuz I happen to be in the area and WOW what a find. One lady running the show cook, cashier waitress and what an amazing gem of a find. Authentic food and amazing prices 3 chicken enchiladas that were so tender with beans and rice $12.99 3 fish with homemade tortillas $10.50. My only regret that I couldn't talk her into moving her location closer to OC . If u stumble this way make sure you stop and see Carmen she is one of a kind. Love this place read more

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This place feels has family vibes - you'll feel welcomed like you're at someone's home who is happy to have you over. The food is great, the chilaquiles are the right crunch and flavorful. If you want a delicious taste of authentic Mexican food with great ambiance come here. Also, their cafe de olla is a must. read more

I was visiting from SLC and was looking for an authentic Mexican mariscos spot and found this gem. Very cute huichol decorations and the place was extremely clean and organized. First and foremost the customer service was amazing, the owner helped us and was so nice and very welcoming, although they had so many options on the menu all our food came out really fast which was a good surpirise! I had the langostinos in a huichol sauce, which I also dipped my chicharrón de pescado in because it was so good we could not waste it! The chicharrón was served with hand made fresh tortillas also! Great food and experience would really recommend you try this for real authentic Nayarit food!! read more

Bonito Nayarit - Chicharrón de pescado - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

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The service was great! The older lady, maybe the owner, was so friendly. She definitely made us feel so welcomed ! We are also from Nayarit & I loved the decorations, which made me so happy. I kid you, not it felt so good & welcoming! As far as the food goes, it was a bomb! I love the mar y tierra fajita mix! The flavor was so good meat was tender. I love it !!! Ooh yeah, my friend got an aguachile verde! It was not spicy at all, but the flavor was good! Oh my, the aguachile also had coconut & mango slices !! Ughhhh, it was so good!! I know i will definitely be going back!! read more

Bonito Nayarit - Fajitas mix , the flavor was sooo good! - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

I absolutely love this place food is excellent n staff are great the place feels like home . And its hard to find good food especially when it comes to food from Nayarit Mexico i highly recommend this place i will definitely come again. read more

Bonito Nayarit - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

Best camarones sarandeados in south el monte!!!!!! Love love love this place !!!!and the lady taking our order and serving us is the sweetest!!!! read more

5/5 service !! Came here with my boyfriend and as soon as we walked into the door we were greeted and I can see the lady making tortillas by hand. She told us to sit and she would be with us. Super attentive ! She brought chips and salsa and took our order. The menu was pretty good and the prices were even better not too pricy! The staff were very warm and welcoming I would definitely come back again! The designs on the ceiling are called "ojos de Dios" super cute ! The ambiance is very home feeling warm and cozy !! Trust me when I say it's DEFINITELY WORTH TRYING!!! Support local businesses!!! read more

Bonito Nayarit - Carne asada fries - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

This place is cool, food is really good but the owner lady needs to get it together. Always got her attitude going like the angry Tia. The prices are a bit high but the food is worth. Would suck to see the place go down just because of the service. read more

Everything we ordered was great!!! We were greeted and served by the restaurant owner Carmen. Very friendly and helpful and the service was efficient and awesome!!! We had fish tacos Costillas de puerco(could have been cooked a lil more) w/rice n beans! Handmade yellow corn tortillas! Aguachile in a blk sauce(delicious) n a caldo de res. Was good! My agua de Jamaica(Hibiscus tea) was nice & refreshing!! Their agua de pepino had limon n pepino(cucumber) bits! GO TRY IT!!!!!!!! GRACIAS Sra. Carmen!! Bendiciones! read more

Llegamos por unos mariscos y la verdad 10/10. El aguachile súper rico y el ceviche de camarón 100/10! Vamos a regresar a probar los tacos y sopes. Muy lindo nos atendieron aquí. Cute spot and great service. read more

Bonito Nayarit - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

Came to this place and saw this sign. Glad I had cash on me but never again. Food wasn't even good. read more

Bonito Nayarit - Came to this place and saw this message. Glad I had cash on me but never again. The food wasn't even that good. But cook. - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

Food-delicious and authentic Service - on point Ambiance- super clean- inviting.brightly painted and very neat Price point perfect read more

Wow, what a neighborhood gem. Don't be fooled by this restaurant being in a strip mall or the front counter - this place is clean with new furnishings, and the service is like coming home to your abuelitas making you a meal. We had: The Fajitas Mixtas: amazing flavor, carne asada is RIBEYE, with shrimp and chicken. Comes with handmade yellow corn tortillas in the cutest Huichol-style warming blanket. Sopes: this are FRESH and crispy. Obviously not store-bought, and we asked for these tk uave thr ensenada style fish off-menu Tacos de Papa: my daughter loves these Chicken burrito: son loved this. Definitely coming back, top 2 sit-down Mexican restaurant in SEM. read more

Visita este maravilloso restaurante familiar! Desde el momento en que entramos, el servicio al cliente fue excelente. El personal es increíblemente amable, la comida absolutamente deliciosa, ¡y el lugar está súper limpio! También organizan eventos para fiestas, lo que lo convierte en el lugar perfecto para reuniones especiales. Visit this wonderful family-owned restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the customer service was excellent. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the food is absolutely delicious! They also host party events, making it a perfect spot for special gatherings. read more

Bonito Nayarit - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

Found this gem on Tik tok. Amazing customer service, we were greeted upon arrival. We had a cafe de olla, chilaquiles, burrito de machaca and two tamales (green and red). The food was delicious! It truly felt like a home cooked meal. Can't wait to come back to try their seafood dishes next. read more

Bonito Nayarit - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

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Best Zarandeado I've ever had. I've never a whole fish, but as you can see. I couldn't stop eating it. Fish ceviche was also really good. read more

Bonito Nayarit - Best Zarandeado I've had. Never finished a whole fish, but as you can see. I couldn't stop eating it. Fish ceviche was also really good. - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

Friendly service from abuela like server. Typically nayarit seafood. Small but clean dining area

If my review comment, it to forward and direct because it is the truth heard..my intentions is to safe you..the menudo that I was served was salty, it was basically water a supposed a pig feet tiny and little meat plus the things that supposed be part of the menudo wasn't provided..it not big deal about the chip and salsa but the impression or what I was served you get more doritos chip in small bag in 99 cent store, like had said I never seen menudo prepared like what I was served,, you get more and taste more like a menudo in a Juanita can of menudo. The price of the meal does not fit what I was served. I am glad that Tia Gladys in San Gabriel is open...been there so many times, I would order their large size of menudo un Tia Gladys, but the small but bowl is full and you can see the chef put alot love and passion... read more

Bonito Nayarit - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

Food is delicious Service is great Ambiance is great Will definitely be coming back 100% Nayarit authentic food read more

Bonito Nayarit - Tacos desherbados de res - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

I've tried both chilaquiles and beef hard shell tacos. I can honestly say this place doesn't disappoint. The food is authentic to the region of Mexico these folks are from. It's definitely on my favorite place to eat list, read more

Bonito Nayarit - Shredded beef hard shell tacos to go. Very authentic taste. - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

Hidden gem! Everything we had was delicious and the customer service was also great. The restaurant is very clean and even the restrooms were impeccable. The only con is no diaper changing table but in all fairness i always partially judge a restaurant on this topic. Carmen introduced herself and explained that she's only been open for 8 months now. She was very helpful and accommodating. We are excited and looking forward to returning when in the area! read more

This place was surprisingly good. I got asada fries and to my surprise they were seasoned a little which dialed em up and the meat was also clean and good and the Mexican cheese was gooey, oh yeah. Can't wait to be hungry again in the area read more

Bonito Nayarit - Asada Fries - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

Newly opened mexican restaurant, corner of Tyler & Rush. Stopped by for breakfast and I will definitely be back to try more of what's on the menu. I had the machaca con huevos plate and the meat was so tender and delicious. My husband had the menudo And the food and tacos are HOMEMADE CORN TORTILLAS! read more

Bonito Nayarit - Machaca con huevos breakfast plate - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

The best in home made dishes love the flavor definetly recomend to everyone wanting a delicious homemade plate read more

Bonito Nayarit - Sopes de asada - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

Great authentic Nayarit style food Ceviche de pescado is made with the original fish just like in Nayarit. read more

Bonito Nayarit - Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - South El Monte, California

I have been coming here for almost a year now and we absolutely love their food! Their authentic menu and service is great. My favorite plate is their chicken enchiladas with red sauce as well as the fish ceviche. read more

What an amazing find!! Fish tacos bomb!! Chicken tacos light are fantastic... and the guacamole is great! Mulita is yummy. Nachos are great! Taco de chicharron is very tasty!! The service is terrific. Small unassuming restaurant but incredibly good food. Will definitely come back. Love this place!! read more

EAT. HERE. NOW. There are very few places where you can get Caldo de Albondigas, and even fewer where it's THIS good! They're normally served with rice, but I wanted beans, and I'm glad I asked for the substitution. Soooo good! The handmade corn tortillas are not too thick, either. In fact, the albondigas are so good I placed an order to go for my Mom, who is from Nayarit. I'll be back! Service is great! read more

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I ordered to-go food about 2 weeks ago and I just had to leave a review. We got sopes and camarones zarandeados and they were bomb. The food truly tastes home made and authentic, priced reasonably for what you get. To top it off the gentleman was great when ordering and the lady that served the food was super nice. They kind of make you feel like you're walking into their home and they treat you like a very welcomed guest. Such a nice spot, I'm glad they opened and I wish them the most success. Next time we will eat in-house because from what we observed, it seems like a better experience to eat there. The decorations are cute lol they have ojos de dios everywhere so you can't miss the Nayarit ambiance. The only downside was the wait time but it was worth it in the end once we tasted the food tbh. I'm sad we didn't take pics but we will next time. read more

I took my grandma to this new place that opened up and everything was absolutely delicious. The food was amazing and service was great. Me and grandma will definitely come back to this place. read more

Just ate here for lunch. Ordered tacos Dorado of chicken and potatoes and one Carnitas taco. Food was very tasty but the Carnitas were so so delicious!!! I ate there so they serve you chips and salsa and those were delicious also. Definitely recommend this place! read more

I had the albóndiga soup it was delicious! veggies were fresh * albóndigas were a nice size and it was hot! Both ladies that were working were very nice. They greeted us and served us with a smile. The place was clean and not loud like with music and TV's. Sometimes we just want a quiet meal and we got it! thank you read more

Tried this restaurant for the first time a few weeks ago and it was delicious. The service , decor and staff were amazing. Had the caldo de pollo and caldo de albóndigas with handmade tortillas . 10/10. read more

Place is delicious. So far I've tried the aguachilis and ceviche de camaron and have not disappointed. Staff is friendly and very clean place. I hope this place stays here. read more

Great food and service! Super nice employees! Food was so delicious, we will definitely be back.