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    El Chamango

    3.1 (27 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chamango - a mango smoothie with fresh mangos, salt and chili pepper.
    ED L.

    Chamango! What?? El Chamango!! Ah okay. I was first introduced to this establishment a couple weeks ago, and believe or not, I'm the Duke here! Oh my... El Chamango is a Mexican smoothie place located in the heart of El Monte, a diehard Yelp friend of mine introduced me to them because she knows I'm a sucker for chili pepper and lime salt. And if you add mangos... which is one of my favorites with a mango smoothie, I'm so there! I'm a creature of habit when it comes to my top choices of foods. Basically, I will order the same things over and over again when I go until I become sick and tired of it. This place so far has kept me going consistently after a couple weeks. They have a variety of smoothies to offer, and it's in Spanish, so I am slowly learning. They also have fruit sorbets, fruit paletas (ice cream bars), and bacon wrapped hot dogs. Everything sounds so delicious! So far I've only tried their Chamango and the El Diablito. They are most famous for their Chamangos, and I cannot disagree. It's a mango smoothie served with fresh mangos, mango smoothie topped with chili powder, lime salt, and chamoy sauce which is a red chili sauce that is spicy, sweet, and sour. It's so good that my mouth pucker just by thinking about it. When you go, this is a must try. The other I tried was the El Diablito. It's a Tamarindo shaved ice. Basically it's tamarind mixed with shaved ice with chamoy sauce. I was a bit disappointed on this one because I don't know if it's suppose to be a Tamarindo Smoothie or a shaved ice. It's the same price as the Chamango, but quite a difference in quality. Yes, they have a whole slew of other things in their menu. I'm willing a different fruit smoothie eventually. But for now I'm staying with their Chamango. Their ice creams and paletas looks good too, but my main reason going there is to get the Chamango. The place is quite small and can easily be missed as you drive by. Parking might be a problem on weekends or when the weather is warmer. It's in Downtown El Monte around the shopping district. It is kind of a divey place that looks old. There's only about four small tables with a long bar top to sit. Yep, kind of sticky all around... and not to mention a curly gray hair was in my smoothie. I forgive them since I fell in love with their Chamango!

    How does this even look fresh?
    Sharon H.

    Horrible. Absolutely, horrible. D: I'm so sorry. I feel so bad for saying this, but it was probably the most sour and foul tasting drink I've ever had in my entire life. The only plus side was that I got a free scoop of ice cream with my check-in. Ever since I saw photos of Chamango on Instagram, I've been dying to get my hands on a cup of deliciousness because I love mangoes! I really wanted to love Chamango, but after this first experience, I'm afraid to try any other place ever again. So, before I entered the shop, I noticed that the surrounding neighborhood didn't seem like the best place to be in, but I gave this place a shot despite the off-setting environment. When I entered the shop, I saw the photo of a Chamango on the menu with a coated Mexican candy straw. My mind was set on getting that delicious Chamango. When I got the drink, the first thought that crossed my mind was "What happened to the straw? It's not coated like those photos on Instagram." My second reaction was, "Why does the drink look so unappealing and distasteful?" The color of the drink looked so murky, I was a bit turned off by the presentation of the drink. I decided that maybe it wasn't as bad as it looked - because I try not to judge a book by its cover. I took a gulp, and I swear I'm not joking, I made the most disgusting face because the drink was so sour. I thought, "Maybe the fruits are fresh and will cleanse my palette." I ate a few chunks of the fruit on the top, "Nope...I can't even tell what fruit this is because there was no flavor." The drink was so overpowering, it sucked all the flavor out of the fruits. I believe there were some pineapples, but they were so hard, un-fresh, and tasteless, I just wanted to chuck the drink in the nearest trashcan I could find. I didn't want to dispose of the the drink inside the store because I'd think that would be an insult, so I waited until I found a trash can outside of the place before I dumped it. If it wasn't for the free ice cream, I probably would have been scrambling for something to scrape my tongue and throat from the disgusting aftertaste. I'm definitely not coming back here again. After this experience, I'm scarred from trying any other Chamango.

    Chamango
    Tiffany L.

    Chamango... What's that?! A refreshing drink! Think of frozen lemonade with fresh chunks of mango, chili, & chamoy sauce. Perfect combo! The balance of sweet, sour, salty, & a little kick. It was just what I needed on a hot day like this! (90°+ in March) You could add a stick of salty, sweet, Chili Tamarind pulp candy thing on a straw for $0.50 more. The store is located in El Monte Valley Mall. It looks like a Downtown part of the city. Cute area. Lots of other shops. Parking is on the streets. They have fresh pressed juices, Aqua Frescas, ice creams, pops, & snack foods. You can smell the Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs as you enter the store. Dinning area is small. Lots of locals seem to come to get the bacon wrapped hot dogs & ice creams. Well of course the Chamango, Hurricanes, & juices. I'm definitely coming for more!

    Strawberry shaved ice.  Yum!!
    Mummie B.

    I was introduced to this place by my pal and fellow Yelper Tiffany L. Thanks to Tiffany I am now a fan of El Chamango. Although I did not order their famous chamango I did steel a couple of sips from Tiff's and it was Fabulous!!!! However I did order their strawberry shaved ice. Super good and came with real strawberries. I will be back with the rest of the family soon!! Thank you Tiffany L., for the introduction to El Chamango. Chamango it up people!!!

    Left to right: Pico de gallo, chamango, and bacon wrapped hot dog

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    Horrible !! 2 ladies and they prefer washing dishes instead of serving my ONE SCOOP ICECREAM LADY at the register is rude too

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    The best place for a snack! I highly recomend the huracan and chamango. Dont forget your bacon wrapped hot dog! ;-p

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    Brought back a lot of memories. Was worth the drive. Clean spot. Was so delicious. Perfect for our hot weather. Will come back for more.

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    Gotta try the Aguas Frescas! There Agua de Guanabana is delicious! Pistachio ice cream doesn't get left behind either

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    I was invited to my friend's friend birthday party and it was a very cute venue with stunning…read moredecor/interior!! I've never noticed this venue located in Arcadia but it's super beautiful. When you walk in they have these mirrors on each side that you can take pics in or look at your outfit! They have seating at the bar and lounge area. I love the flower decor that's in the ceiling!! It gives the place a nice modern luxury touch. It's not too big but perfect for a party of 30-40 persons. They have parking in the lot right by Outback! It's easy to find and very nice to celebrate. You can also have food catered or taco truck outside venue. I will come back her for another event or maybe in the future consider renting out for myself. -Marshay D.

    It's so great having other bar options instead of driving to Los Angeles to drink nowadays. This is…read moresuch an amazing spot for girls night out and for people who just want to sit by the bar to order drinks all night. Ambiance is super warm, the service and bartenders are amazing as well. I can honestly say this is one of the best bars in the 626.. Aesthetically pleasing and the drinks are actually made well. They don't use that shitty sweet and sour mix, a lot of syrups are made in house, they have a nice selection of spirits and the overall speakeasy vibes are immaculate. If I could come here every weekend I would! It's a nice spot to bring your girl after dinner or if you're on a date.

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    0.1 mi
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    I absolutely love this bar! It's a cute spot with lots of TVs and a couple pool tables. I just had…read morean engagement party at Progress and they were so welcoming and so accommodating. They have a form you can request at the bar to fill out for a reservation. We ended up not making a formal reservation but we did inform them about our guest count. They let us bring flowers to decorate tables and they even let us hang up a banner. I had so much fun and am so glad we were able to have our party there. The manager was great and she even went out of her way to make is a custom drink menu. They were adorable! The bar is really spacious so we had plenty of room for our guests. The drinks are yummy and I heard many of my guests complimenting the drinks too. The bathrooms and general bar are always really clean, which is a huge plus. Also, there's a great patio out back. There's lots of convenient parking in this area too.

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    Had a great experience here! We got the bacon-wrapped dates and the BBQ bacon cheeseburger, and…read moreboth were outstanding. The bacon-wrapped dates were the perfect sweet and savory combination with blue cheese crumbles. The BBQ burger was loaded with flavor, especially with the onion rings and tangy BBQ sauce. The meat is cooked to perfection. upgraded the chips to fries and I definitely enjoyed them. The service was top notch from our bartender. She was super friendly and made a delicious vodka gimlet. And having happy hour at noon on a Thursday is definitely a bonus. Great food, great drinks, and great service, we'll definitely be back! It's a fun spot to have drinks and the AC was bumping for a hot day that was extra nice!!!

    The place is a nice restaurant with a huge bar. The service is always great…read more If you go during happy hour or Sunday brunch, you get a lot of food for cheap too. I tried the western burger, the Swiss burger, chicken and waffles, onion rings, and fries. The burger is one of the best I've had with a grilled brioche bun that is slightly crunchy on the bottom but so spongy and chewy on top. It perfectly complements the perfectly cooked wagyu patty. The chicken and waffles is almost too much to eat in 1 sitting. They also don't drown it in syrup. They drizzle just enough to flavor it but not drown it and make the waffle soggy. But the best thing is the tempura onion rings. They are huge and super crunchy but not greasy. I love them the best. Their fries aren't bad either and I hardly eat carbs. I love the place so much I would go every week if it wasn't so far...

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    Patio area bar & lower table

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    Bruschetta $10

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    4.2(618 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    Basin 141 is a bar and restaurant located in Old Town Monrovia. It has a very open layout with high…read moreceilings, good décor, and a nice vibe. We sat at a table by the front window facing the main drag. The area definitely has an old town feel with many restaurants and shops up and down the street. There is also a park right across the street. There is plenty of parking around the corner on the street and in a nearby lot. I started out with the Coughlin's Law cocktail (Aviation gin, house infused vanilla syrup, fresh lemon, egg white, lavender bitters, $16). It was a good light drink with light vanilla and lemon flavor. I always love a good foam top too. She started out with a Basil Paloma (Herradura silver tequila, muddled basil & grapefruit, fresh grapefruit juice, lime, simple syrup, seltzer, $15). It had good grapefruit and basil flavor, and was nicely balanced. We ordered the buffalo cauliflower appetizer ($14). The cauliflower was supposed to be grilled, but it seemed almost raw. The buffalo sauce definitely had a good kick. For my entrée, I had the Black Angus Basin Burger (manchego cheese, carmelized onions, arugula, special sauce, brioche bun, $19). The burger was excellent. The cheese, carmelized onions, and arugula was a great flavor combo. The fries were good, but I'd order them more crispy next time. She had the two taco plate with fish and potato tacos ($15). The taco shells were freshly fried, and it was a filling plate that she enjoyed. We had one more round of drinks and I had the Billionaire cocktail (Old Forrester 100 proof bourbon, lemon, house made grenadine, absinthe, $16). This was excellent. It was very balanced, and not boozy at all with a very light sweetness. Her second was the Smoke and Fire (Peloton de la Muerte mezcal, Ancho Reyes liqueur, muddled jalapeno & orange, fresh lime, agave, chili salt, $15). It was pretty well balanced with a medium smokiness. It definitely had a kick of heat on the finish. Our server Lakyn was friendly and provided good service. The menu prices are cash prices. There is an extra 3.5% surcharge if you pay with a credit card. The buffalo cauliflower appetizer was mostly a miss, but everything else was very good so I'm rounding up to five stars. They have a very good sized cocktail and food menu, as well as many beers on tap. They also have happy hour specials. We would definitely return if we were in the area again.

    Stopped by during a week after a nearby facial and this place was the perfect place to catch up…read morewith a friend. The service was attentive, the place played great music and the vibes were great. I can definitely see this place packed during happy hour or game time cause there's a nice bar feel. Located in the cute little heart of Downtown Monrovia, there is parking along the street or lots behind the businesses. The atmosphere in this area gives nice little walkable town. I ordered crisp pork belly tacos which was quite interesting. I never had crispy/crunchy meat in a taco before which was different haha. The flavor was good although the meat was quite chewy and hard. The chips and dips were good and the veggies and sauce on the tacos were great as well! I believe if I have chosen another protein, I would have enjoyed the tacos more. My friend ordered a salad and she really enjoyed her meal. I would definitely come back if I'm ever in the area :)

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    Basin 141 - Breakfast burrito was delicious.  Ordered it without the beans but so good with that spicy ranch sauce.

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    Breakfast burrito was delicious. Ordered it without the beans but so good with that spicy ranch sauce.

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    4.2(112 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    WoWW a straight diamond in the ruff, a def. gem hidden in the rough). Great atmosphere, great…read morepeople, great location, & above all & what really matters most...great bartending!) Drinks are above par, served with class, style & with a smile; 4git 'bout iTT!) thank you Cat, u da from ur Cadillac's, michiladas & old fashions & er'thing inbetween ur drinks made the grass greener and the sky bluer lol but 4realz ).... . Def. Will be back & must say def. if u iN the area I recommend u stop by)

    This was a fun place. We had dinner reservations but ended up being way early. A little…read moremiscommunication which lead us here. You would think trying to find a bar nearby was easy. It's just off one of the Main Street. I haven't spent anytime in this city so everything was all new to me. We found street parking right out front but did noticed when we got inside that they had a parking lot out back. The place isn't that big. A dive bar of sort but was quite nice. One side is the bar and counter while the other side host three pool tables. There's also a couple of hi top table in the middle. They did offer happy hour everyday from 4-8 pm with free pool. And free pool Tuesday Thursday and Sunday all day. Drinks specials offered as well. We only popped in for a drink which was glad to know that happy hour was happening. The bartender behind was sweet. It wasn't that busy when we walked in. Bartender and a couple people utilizing the pool table. It was pretty chill but I'm sure it can get busy later on in the evening. Drinks specials offered were quite nice for the price. We also tried their spicy margaritas which was great. Bartender knows his skills. Also, a quick round of pool. The vibe was mellow and chill. Don't know if the music changes often but it was somewhat metal that was going on when we walked in. Crowd was great as they were all there for the same reason. Drinks and pool. Overall, it was a cool place for a pint and pool. Somewhere people meet up for drinks.

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