Service was as great as the good. There were 14 of us and they were very accommodating. They got all the orders right and accommodated split checks. Definitely worth the wait. I Plan on taking the drive from Fresno just for their food! Enchilada was on fire! read more

This was a very good meal. I ordered the La Lita and have found a new twist on a tostada. 5 stars Maybe it's because we were not locals and it appears locals are on a first name basis. We did not know to seat ourselves and there wasn't someone in the dining room to tell us at first. I think maybe we arrived when the only staff there cooked and served until more staff arrived. The additional staff came in and we didn't know how to pay. They never picked up the payment tray as is customary everywhere. We wanted to take to go food but didn't get it added to the check (maybe she didn't think we were serious ?) She was nice. It was just a bit clunky service. Try the food. Just know to seat yourself and maybe ask how to pay as soon as check arrives. Then teach me! read more

Amazing food and service!! The owner goes out of his way to greet you and asks you for any additional needs we may have. Will be going regularly from now on. read more

Food, service, ambiance absolutely the best Mexican food we have had! This is a place where very nice people work at! Charming Mexican restaurant!! read more

El Monte - Taco, enchiladas and Chili Verda beans and rice. Bomb salsa! So delicious - Mexican Near Me - Reedley, California

Always delicious food and great service. We can always count on the old favorite recipes along with the new owners own amazing dishes! read more

El Monte - One item cheese enchilada lunch - Mexican Near Me - Reedley, California

Come hungry! I love eating at El Monte because I know I'm going to be served quality food and experience excellent customer service. Everything that I've ordered has been delicious! The prices considering the size of the portions are also an excellent value - some of the best here in Reedley. The restaurant is small, but maintained very well. The tables and booths are always clean, and service is always delivered with a smile. The restaurant is located in a historic building, which I feel adds to it's unique, rustic flair. There is a banquet room for larger groups. This is a great place to eat if you're a Tex-Mex connoisseur! read more

El Monte - A plate of flautas with all the fixings! - Mexican Near Me - Reedley, California

I work for Fresno County but I'm in Reedley 4 days a week. I found this place here on Yelp and thought I'd give it a try. It's tucked away on a street corner. I ordered one of the $7.50 brown bag specials: 2 tacos, chips, salsa, and a drink. It was ready in less than 5 minutes. Everything was delicious! The 2 tacos were huge and filling. I'll be back to try more. read more

Located in a historical building in Downtown Reedley, El Monte restaurant has charm, reasonable prices and a relaxed atmosphere. Sit at a booth, order a cold one and check out the menu. You might not see as many options as other places, but the recipes were created by the owners and they do hit the spot. No meatless options in the menu, as the sauce used on some meals contains beef. Food is average and portion sizes are generous. Kids meals available. Indoor seating only. Staff is very polite and responsive. The waiter checked on me several times and when I ordered coffee, they made some fresh for me. Don't expect flat screen TVs, or WiFi. This kind of setup allows you to focus on people. So, bring some friends with you, and spend some quality time if you happen to be in the area. I had half "La Lita": rice and beans covered by a crisp corn tortilla, topped with chili verde sauce, plenty of cheese, tomatoes and salad! read more

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Used to be my favorite place for 20 plus years but food is getting sloppy, not taking the time to make a great place of food like they used to make read more

The food is great! the service awesome and the ambiance is very friendly feeling there's just something about country music playing and having some Mexican food! read more

Amazing place that's hidden in Reedley, you can't see it from the Main Streets of downtown, a must if you're looking for that authentic Mexican fix. The entire staff is wonderful and the seating is comfortable with nice sim country music. read more

Favorite since I was a kid! Always good food and quick. Although, they haven't been open as much lately.

Our food was delicious. I recommend the shredded beef. The chili verde sauce isn't spicy at all, but has great flavor. The portion sizes were generous. Neither my son or I could finish our meals. Bonus for us, we get to have it again! read more

Oh my goodness! The food was delicious and service was phenomenal! 5 of us ate dinner for 75$ The chicken was fresh and so good. read more

The food they gave us was from the microwave. The food didn't have any flavor. This was the worst mexican food I've ever had. Such a disappointment. read more

Have always loved this restaurant ! A family favorite for sure. The staff is super friendly. The food is great ! The cheese dip is the BEST !!! The portions are perfect, we always have left overs. I have had everything on the menu . No Joke. ( been coming to this place since I was a kid) I like everything. Just wish it was open later ! We eat a lot of Daniels Mexican Restuarant only because El Monte is closed ! Sitting at Daniels wishing I was at El Monte !!!! The Rice and beans alone are good. Add a Taco or a enchilada and wow life can't get any better ! Keep up the great work El Monte !!!!! read more

It was very pleasant and the food was delicious. I would reccomend this restraunt to everyone.

Their Food is awsome but their Hours are horrible; ESPECIALLY for people who get out late from work. I wish that they would stay open until 8pm/9pm that would make everyone happy ESPECIALLY me! read more

I'm getting way too good with these reviews, but be that as it may El Monte in downtown Reedley is more than deserving of a stellar review for being a Tower of authenticity in an otherwise unremarkable market saturated with mediocre food and service ! These people would be outstanding in any market share of the Central Valley but really separate themselves in this outstanding location by bringing consistently well prepared food and great service at a very reasonable price! Thanks to the waitress who looks like a cheerleader who got stuck in Reedley and made lemonade delicious enough for everyone!! read more

OMG HOW FUNNY! Im the first to review this place!! Well it IS Reedley, CA... Figures! Prolly one of the only places open day after July 4th is the reason we came here. Ben and I tried their lunch specials so we tried their chile rellenos and tamales. The tamales were OK, the beef was kind of dry. The chile rellenos were really weird. It was an omelet instead with the green pepper inside--what the??? Obviously it wasnt a very authentic Mexican place (most everyone --including staff) were NOT mexican. but it got the job done. Service was typical of the country--extremely friendly and personable. The red (dipping) sauce they give you (not hot sauce, not salsa) with ur food is hella good. YUM! read more

Worst Mexican food I have ever eaten, no flavor in the food, nickel and dime you on everything. 2 dollars for an extra plate, the nachos where gross absolutely no flavor in the meat nothing was Mexican flavored it tasted like something out of someone's kitchen who wouldn't know what Mexican food tastes like... Very disappointed read more

Not sure if my review is biased because this is one of my favorite places of my childhood. We go there whenever we're in reedley practically. Been here too many times to count. I love their salsa, if you ask they will bring you the hot stuff. The chili verde plate is great, and you get plenty of food. Service has always been good. Totally recommend this place. read more

I visit Reedley pretty often on business & make it a priority to have lunch at El Monte. The taco-tamale combo is my favorite-big helpings, steaming hot & quickly served by a friendly server. A real treat. read more

Food is good...Guacamole is best I've ever had! We always order Guacamole and chips for parties and appetizers. Wanna be the party hero...bring their guacamole read more

Awful. This is not Mexican food. They use the lowest quality of ingredients and nickle and dime for everything. They charge $2 for an extra plate, but do not provide extra food. The purpose for an extra plate fee was to add an extra amount of side dish, not just for the simple reason of making more money from their customers. If you're hungry and don't care if you're eating GMO crap, this place may be for you. read more

The food here is phenomenal, especially when you use the restaurant.com coupons, but before I get to that, let me address the minus 2 stars. I understand this is Reedley and most places in "downtown" close as soon as the sun goes down...maybe the still don't have those new-fangled electric lights or something, but either way, I still don't understand how it can be profitable to run a restaurant when you close at 6p every night...that being said, they've been open forever so it must work for them! Second, the service is real hit or miss. It's either fabulous or foul! We were here with my parents when we visited for Christmas and we watched another table that sat down after us order and get their food before us! Not to mention, my cup ran dry so many times I was trying to convince my husband to get up and go refill my glass himself! I need my hydration! Mexican food is all carbs! What is amazing about this place is the food! Still some great homemade, authentic Mexican food with some solid dinner specials! They change every night, but whatever the special is it's $6 for the entree and a drink! My personal favorite is the chicken flour taco....don't be fooled, it's not a regular sized taco, it's huge! If you're in Reedley, hit up restaurant.com, get a cheap gift certificate, and hit El Monte's...but make sure it's for an early dinner! read more

Overall it was average to slightly below experience. The place was empty except for two others in the Resturant while I was there. It was a Sunday after noon around 2:30pm on Mother's Day. The service was fast and friendly. I had a two item comb plate that consisted of one ground beef enchilada and a ground beef taco. The salsa had good flavor, however chips seemed to be from a store bought bag, and thick. The rice was surprisingly cooked prefect and with good color just how Spanish rice should look. But the taste was not there for my liking, it was bland and tasteless. The ground beef taco can in a store bought hard shell just like in a fast food Mexican establishment would serve you through a drive thru. The enchilada orange colored sauce that was not too spicy more on the low heat spectrum. read more

El Monte - Beef taco and enchilada all rice. - Mexican Near Me - Reedley, California

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I used to love El Monte, but frankly it just doesn't taste as good as back in the day. Yes I was born in this lil town of reedley and ate here many of times.. They have a yummy bean and cheese dip!! The only thing I do get Is their enchiladas.. The tamales are poor excuses of tamales and after eating their tacos and chile rellenos I won't eat that ever again...lol.. But hey. They are constantly bumping the country music which is kinda weird for a Mexican restaurant.. Doesnt always taste "fresh", or look fresh..but Prices are good though. Go during lunch hours, it's cheaper.. I don't know if I'd necessarily recommend the place but Id probably go if it was the last resort of choices that day... read more

I drive by this place a few times a week and decided to give it a try, I was immediately impressed with the tacos that I ordered, arrived perfect and excellent service, they have a wide selection of food Mexican food, coming from Los Angeles it's not easy for a place to amaze and impress me, the only thing it was lacking was some Chenté or Jose Alfredo in the background instead of country music, if you're going to be authentic, be authentic all the way... Other than that, I will be a regular for sure! read more

Another excellent Mexican restaurant! Love the food, and staff is decent, but could be better.

El Monte is our fave Mexican food ever. Also, the staff is sooooooo amazing! We eat here more often than we should admit :)

First time eating at the establishment. Prices are good for lunch and service was great. Had a taco and enchilada with rice and beans. Nothing to criticize it was good. I was surprised on the size of the taco. I was expecting a little taco and got a good size tortilla with plenty of meat. Tortilla was grilled with a little grease which was perfect for me. Their chips and green salsa is delicious had to get me a second serving lol. Definitely coming back read more

Great quesadillas, I had to ask for a bit of Sour Cream, I actually though the chef forgot to add a dobble on my plate. I was most shocked at the bill when you charged me $1.00 for the Sour Cream. I totally understanding charging more for avocados because the prices can vary a lot. But Sour Cream? read more

Out in the field working today. Had to revisit one of the places we came as a family when I was growing up. Just like I remembered it. Food was great. Got to have the soft tacos. Not like a regular taco. Better. Delicious. Service good. Great walk down memory lane. Will be back when I am in the area. read more

Amazing food!!! No offense to all you guys who don't like it but you are crazy! Lol best Mexican restaurant in the area in my opinion :)

We having been eating at El Monte almost every week for past several years. So obviously we love El Monte. It's kindof a hole in the wall type of place. But always has great food for a small local restaurant!! read more

Kinda disappointed years ago ate her loved it but there chili verde wet burrito was the size of a taco bean burrito not worth my money this place shouldn't be so stingy come on it's beans n there bulk it up I'll stay at Juanitos from now on read more

We love to come here when we visit family in Reedley! We love the hot red salsa they serve along with the regular salsa! The service has always been good. No complaints from family about their orders! Good Mexican food! :) read more

It's the only place open on a Sunday evening in downtown Reedley. Surprised? Neither am I. Still, no one does Mexican food like the Central Valley. No one. If this place were in the center of Southern CA, they'd be well above the norm. Since they are in Central, they are pretty average. Still, got the Tostada Salad, and can't really complain! Worth a shot if you're hungry on a Sunday... :) read more

Just ok. First off our chips where stale. Food was ok nothing great. Service was good and prices ok.Try El Rincon , Daniels or Juanitos much better! read more