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    El Chamango

    3.1 (27 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    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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    I'm sorry this man is just so very blunt and rude. I dislike people with shitty attitudes. I mean

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

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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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    Blush - Long Table Set-Up Rentals Available

    Blush

    4.8(12 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    I had my 50th birthday celebration at Blush and had an amazing time. The venue was super nice and…read morethe decor had my guests loving the atmosphere. The Manager Jin was so accommodating and friendly. His bar staff kept my guests happy and they were very welcoming. I would definitely recommend it and I would host another event there.

    UPDATE. We rescheduled our Vow Renewal from May-Dec, which seemed easy enough to do at first when…read morecommunicating with Chris, who was going to be onsite manager for our event. It proved more difficult when dealing with the owner Scott. I'll start by saying the end result was us rescheduling at the same rate that we booked & our event went well, however it wasn't without hiccups. When rescheduling, we were specifically instructed by Scott to cancel our booking in Peerspace & rebook the new date. That's when issues started. Before cancelling I mentioned how Peerspace won't refund our full amount & Scott replied that whatever isn't refunded will be credited toward the new date. That didn't happen without us constantly reaching out via text, email, & Peerspace. When you request a date on Peerspace it's pending review/approval from Blush, however it charges you immediately. Since we opted for the payment plan that required about half down & remainder later, we were waiting on our refund to book the new date. It never came. When we were finally able to have a phone call with Scott, I couldn't get one word in the entire time he was mansplaining the world of business. He was very patronizing & I swallowed my pride because we just wanted a resolve & to not lose the deposit. I asked very clearly whether he was going to uphold our agreement. He did, but under the condition that we pay the remainder of our balance upfront in good faith to them. We did & that was that. Thereafter, it was back & forth whether Chris would still be working our event which Scott said he was. Chris was the saving grace of Blush in our opinion. Customer service & how you treat people is king, so it put our hearts at ease. But not for long, since it was changed later to Jin. Getting Jin to respond was difficult. We requested a final walk through with our coordinator about a month before our event. Jin told us he wasn't feeling well & wasn't present for most of the walk through. So we asked questions via email instead. I specifically mentioned a clean facility is important to us. The place just wasn't as polished as we first saw it. He was responsive only after I'd send text follow ups. The week of, not at all. I was waiting on confirmation about our drink selection which I never got & we just hoped it would all work out the day of. Day of our coordinator arrived first. The bathrooms were clean but the bar, cocktail tables, mirror hallway, & front door were full of fingerprints and sticky as if not cleaned from a previous event. We were told there would be 2 staff & that they'd be able to help us move cocktail tables. We weren't aware one of those people would be Jin & he wasn't helpful at all. He completely ignored our coordinator & aunt, but jumped to help our DJ with the sound system. We can only conclude it's because our DJ is a man & as a same sex female couple that leaves such a bad taste in our mouths. Our coordinator & aunt ended up cleaning everything with the one rag & spray bottle he gave after we repeated asked. Coordinator, wife, son, & I moved the heavy tables/ottomans. The drinks didn't taste like our selections. But the worst part was that he started charging our guests upon arrival. My wife & I stepped away to change our clothes. We were there 1.5hrs before start time & Jin never approached us or our coordinator for our card. He also had our itinerary ahead of time and met our coordinator. FYI on top of booking fees, you're also required to use their bar service for ALL drinks alcohol/nonalcohol which is included info on Peerspace. We agreed we'd cover the required minimum of $2500 & once we reached that amount it would turn into a cash bar. Our guests approached us confused about the bar so my wife personally went to Jin & asked why people were being charged, to which he responded "I couldn't find you guys." They immediately include their tip, which we weren't aware of, so drinks totaled to about $2100 w/ the remainder being tax/tip. They continuously ran out of cups & had zero cups for the water dispensers. We were refilling used water bottles to give to the kids. My aunt & cousin were busing tables. Bartenders didn't care to stay quiet or hold drink orders during vows. Every video we have of our vows is them shaking drinks & slamming glassware. There were good things too, kinda. It wasn't communicated to us that the front bathroom was for staff only & we had a outfit change planned, so after first saying no, Jin ended up letting my wife & I use the front bathroom. Also him assisting our DJ resulted in the music going well. It's sadly overshadowed by all the other things that needed improvement. It comes down to a lack of customer service & professional decorum, because the venue itself is beautiful. We gave a final 3 STARS because everything came together. Those missing components are just so vital. A work day for them is literally someone else's most important day that they're choosing and paying to celebrate at Blush.

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    Progress On Main - It's all deliciousness

    Progress On Main

    3.8(223 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Came in today St Pattys day and this place was packed... great vibes great customer service from…read morethe bartenders great location but over all what made the night was the amazing Dj MiGs they had there. He was the best Dj I have heard at that place. He played all my songs Definitely bringing my group back if he will be the Dj

    Yesterday i attended a birthday party at Progress on Main and overall, it was a pretty good brewery…read more. The place itself has a really cool vibe, kind of an old brick, industrial style that gives it character. We had a private outdoor room in the back, which was a great setup for a party. They also had games available, which added to the fun. For a Saturday night around 7:30-8:00 p.m., it wasn't overly crowded, There was plenty of parking, and most of the staff were welcoming, attentive, and quick with service. Drink prices were reasonable too,. The only downside, and honestly a big one for me, is the food situation. If you want food, You're required to order from the restaurant next door due to their contract (according to security at the door), and the prices are pretty steep. For example, $32 for 12 chicken wings with no sides just didn't sit right with me. We asked if we could bring in outside food (we were craving pizza), but security said no until the restaurant closes, which was too late for us. Because of that restriction, I probably wouldn't return. It's unfortunate, because the place itself has good vibes and a lot of potential. If they allowed more flexibility with food options, it would make a big difference.

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    The Cove Cocktail Bar - The bar

    The Cove Cocktail Bar

    4.2(254 reviews)
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    I decided to be local and went to this dive bar. They do Alonsito about every drink uou could think…read moreof. I first tried their zombie drink. Amazing! I think it's like pineapple juice and two choices of rum. Tasted amazing. The two bartenders are nice, very conversational. I can see why they get regular bar attendees. This bar isn't bad. I will definitely come back if I'm looking for a local buzz. Maybe get a buzz here and walk to the movie theater.

    We visited The Cove after seeing it all over social media. The photos made it look rustic, upscale,…read moresuper cute and very spacious with amazing drinks and a great menu. We even got dressed up because the vibe online felt fancy and elevated. Unfortunately, the experience was very different in person. The space is extremely small and overcrowded, to the point where you can barely move, let alone order a drink. We squeezed our way toward the back just to find a little breathing room, but it was constant "excuse me" in every direction. With how packed it was, the bartenders seemed to be moving at a slow pace with little sense of urgency, which made getting to the bar nearly impossible. After waiting about 10 minutes without being able to place an order, we ended up leaving. It was disappointing, especially after driving out excited to try the drinks we saw online. The photos make the space feel much bigger and more relaxed than it actually is, which created a very different expectation. Overall, the experience didn't live up to the hype and first impressions fell flat.

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    The State

    4.2(270 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    I visited the State for the first time on 05/01/2026 at lunchtime with a party of three…read more Parking is easy to find, all around Monrovia downtown. The restaurant was kind of empty during our visit today; however, it is a small place -- and it was kind of nice. Every other time I have passed it (usually in the evening) it is packed. So, it was nice to be quiet today. Our service was friendly. I had the spicy chicken sandwich, which is a huge sandwich and it was delicious. It was not really spicy; however, I know -- for the masses. It was still absolutely delicious though. I did upgrade my salad to the side Cesar salad and it also was delicious. Overall, it was a nice win for lunch today. I even was able to wrap up half of my sandwich to bring home later. Dessert -- not this time -- but I'll be back!

    We've been here a few times and really wanted to like this place. The food and drinks feel more…read moreelevated than most spots nearby, and as locals in Monrovia, we were hoping it could become a regular for us. This last visit was frustrating enough that we won't be rushing back. We came in just before 6:00 PM with a babysitter and a limited window. The restaurant wasn't busy, maybe five tables, but service was completely off. Our entrée took about 45 minutes. It was comped, but no one acknowledged the delay. No apology, no explanation, nothing. We also got the wrong side (fries instead of onion rings), and while it was corrected quickly, it added to the overall feeling that no one was really paying attention. The bigger issue was how absent the service felt. Our server never came back for a second round of drinks, and I had to go to the bar myself. When I mentioned it, the response was basically that the server was busy with another table, which felt dismissive given how long we had already been waiting. No one was busy. By the time food arrived, it was around 6:45 PM. The problem wasn't just the wait, it was the lack of communication or basic hospitality the entire time. I actually emailed the restaurant directly after our visit and never heard back, which is disappointing and honestly says a lot. At this point, it's hard not to feel like they just don't really care about the customer experience or about keeping people coming back. It's a shame, because the place has potential, but right now it doesn't feel like it's being taken seriously.

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    The 626 Bar - Billiards - Enjoying some scotch - neat

    The 626 Bar - Billiards

    4.2(110 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Dam no twisted tea that was the only reason why I came here it was my favorite bar it's a shame…read morethey took it out and a lot of us locals only came for that Update to review we back boys thank you 626 twisted tea is the one always a great bar and good time here

    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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