I've been coming here since I was in elementary school and it never disappoints. Great service and great food. I even set up my engagement party here in the banquet room. read more

Stopped by on Sunday, 03/08/26 for the first time with my boyfriend. Ordered the following (lunch time): - 1 #23 (2 fish tacos with rice and beans) = $16.95 - 1 Moms Burrito = $17.95 - 1 Mojito = $12 - 2 Large Modelo Especial ($8 each) = $16 SUBTOTAL = $62.90 TAX (10.5%) = $6.60 TIP = $10 TOTAL = $79.50 The food was alright; my tacos were more 'Mexican American' rather than authentic Mexican tacos. I was so full eating just 1 taco and took the rest to go. Complimentary chips and salsa as well! Wait time was minimal. I personally wouldn't come back here again. read more

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Always a pleasure to have lunch or dinner here. The customer service is always great And food is always on point On a cold night I get the Albondigas soup Good portions read more

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Not sure where all the bad reviews are coming from I personally visited this establishment yesterday with my family and upon entering the establishment you were welcomed with a warm smile. We were seated in the second room as the first room was completely booked for a birthday celebration. After being seated we received immediate attention and our orders were taken. Customer service was above par and very impressed on how attentive the waitresses were to my family. Now let's get to the food. We ordered the Molcahete, steak plate, sopes plate and taquito plate. All were delicious. Portions were large and ended up having to take some home. As a matter of fact I had my left over for lunch today and it was still good. The ambiance was amazing. Dont think ive ever seen such a diverse group of patrons at a Mexican restaurant. read more

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The food was good as always. I was disappointed with the staff. We were celebrating a birthday. One of the servers asked us to leave cuz we were there too long. We're all retired ladies and some eat slower than others. I could see if the restaurant was full and people were waiting to be seated but that wasn't the case. I will never step foot in your restaurant again. read more

Purchased two ribeye steak combos. The steaks were wafer thin about 1/4" thick with about a third or more of FAT in them. There was 8 of us in our group and I guess some of the people in our group knew Richard the waiter. Causal conversation between them went on while failing to focus on the whole group. Once our food was served he totally avoid our side of the table. I had to ask a female waiter to bring me water. We run out of chips and salsa and no one bothered to ask us if we wanted anything else. Everyone from the beginning asked for individual checks. At the end of it all they had the audacity to charge me a 20% tip. Not wanting to make a scene, I paid them their 20%. I must further add, that I have frequent this restaurant many of times due to family gatherings and meetings we have conducted there over time, however this will be the last time I frequent their restaurant. It is obvious their service and quality of food has deteriorated with time. Adios and goodbye! read more

This place is a staple in the community. This restaurant flies under the radar but is always consistent in quality food, nice atmosphere and good service. We came today for the breakfast and it was great. The huevos ranchero with chili verde is amazing, 3 eggs over easy were perfect and the rice and beans just like Nana used to make. This place survived the pandemic and is family owned and run. Will come back again! read more

El Sombrero - Mexican style breakfast burrito. - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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My first time there and we ordered albóndiga and caldo de res soup, both were very well served and delicious. Since it happened to be Taco Tuesday, I decided to order the taco special, absolutely delicious and a very generous amount. The service was outstanding and definitely give it a 10!!!!!! This restaurant is a keeper read more

We recently had brunch to celebrate a birthday and we were extremely happy with the personal care and attentive staff. We had 3 entrees, salad and two side dishes and a soft drink for $35 - $40 per person. There is a main dining room, a separate banquet room for large group gatherings. To the right of the entrance is a bar with TVs to watch sports. They are serve lunch and dinner in the bar. The decor and color scheme was very nice with murals, plants flowers, and art pieces throughout the restaurant. Please note there plenty of free parking in the shared lot. Bring your family and friends and don't forget to tell'em that Rosemary sent ya! read more

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A cozy and comfortable atmosphere with home style cooking! Love the service, very quick and pleasant. Food was pretty good! :) There was flavor too the beans and rice, chips and salsas were delicious as well. Came last minute and the food still tasted fresh and was quick to come out. Would recommend to come if your around the area and would want some home cooked mexican cuisine! read more

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The parking is quite ample, with an attentive security guard patrolling here and there. Inside, there's some space to wait and a few coin-operated toy capsule vending machines, which start your dinner experience with a bit of nostalgia. There is plenty of room to sit on either side of the restaurant, with some patio space as well. The bar is well-equipped with great draft beer specials. They even carry some hard-to-find Coke products like Strawberry Fanta or Cherry Coke. On the menu, you'll find your traditional favorites, from enchiladas all the way to hamburgers for those picky eaters in your party. The chips they bring out for the table are always fresh and perfectly salted, accompanied by two fresh, house-made salsas. My favorite dish on the menu is the Mom's Burrito. It is packed with tender pieces of shredded beef and loaded with guac and sour cream. I've had the pleasure of eating here several times and recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious meal. Compliments to the owners and all the amazing, hardworking staff. read more

El Sombrero - Chimichanga Burrito - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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My nephew's graduation from college banquet was held here. I know the prices are decent but again I was disappointed. She got the same thing I got when I had my parents anniversary here which was beef and chicken fajitas with rice and beans. The fajitas had very Minimal protein. There are so many vegetables and very little meat. Again, highly disappointed in that. The rice was a little bit hard and the beans were just OK. The banquet room was big enough to hold us all and the service was actually good, but I am disappointed in the food. read more

Good Food , I've Been Coming Here For Over 3 Decades Now .. They Got A Bar , TV's To Watch Sports , Outside Patio , & Banquet Rooms For Bigger Events . The Service Is Good & Helpful .. read more

One of those old "hot plate" restaurants where you can get a combo plate with rice and beans smothered in cheese. If that description appeals to you, then you'll most likely like it here. I wish there were more booths and the environment was a little darker to complete that old school vibe (like Casa Vega), but no complaints from me or the group I was there with. We purposely chose El Sombrero over the "healthier" or "fresher" options so the three stars reflects that. The service was friendly and efficient. The food was good. And the chips and salsa were replenished frequently. read more

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Came after a long day at the dodger parade the service was good and the employee's are nice restaurant was inviting appetizer was good sized and tasted good. Would come back again. Parking is a little congested and limited. read more

El Sombrero - Appetizer combo for 2 - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

I recommend every thing the good is very good,Service is Awesome,And the Banquet hall is the Best I always have functions there and every one is So helpful. read more

Eat here at least 2x a month Have lunch Great tasting food Richard is great Always takes our order Very pleasant individual Ericka is great Sorry for your loss! I remember you mom read more

I am here in a weekly basis!! My family and I are addicted to their caldo de res and albondigas!! The food is delicious and fresh. This is definitely the place if you're craving a delicious bowl of caldo or Albondigas. read more

It's been a few years since I've been here, but happy i gave them a try. It's not my typical Mexican joint, as i prefer smaller mom and pop places, but we used to come here for work lunches and they cater to all tastes which is good. Bottom line, they have good food at decent prices. Was here again for lunch during a work day and have to say they were super fast with the food and love chips and salsa which were delivered as soon as we sat down. Big plus when you are in a hurry. They no longer have buffet lunches, which I preferred cause you got to try a little bit of everything, but served the purpose for todays work lunch. For for to take pictures of food, but I had the mom's burrito with carnitas and work mate had the carne asada plate. Both were items I would order again, but honestly his carne asada plate looked really good and probably what I will order next time :) read more

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Visited this morning for the first time with 23 of my closest friends. With such a big group you'd think the service would be lagging but NOPE!! The service was great. Our server Erica was attentive and for the first time ever brought me a "sample" of the menudo so I could decide if it was too spicy. That's A1 service. The gentleman who brought our drinks and kept the chips flowing (didn't catch his name) was never far behind. We all agreed the food was delicious as well. Please check this place out. I don't think you'll be disappointed read more

El Sombrero - Sample menudo - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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We met up with my wife's family here for a mid week lunch date. Get the Molcajete! Huge rock bowl full of meat, chicken, vegetables, shrimp. Plenty for two people, plus leftovers for any meal at home. Seriously the whole menu is delicious. Spacious dining room for large family gatherings. Large bar area to catch all your favorite sports. Support our family owned businesses. See you there my friend!! read more

One of my favorite breakfast spots on the weekend. Typo no wait and the chilaquiles are always good. Staff is friendly and very helpful.

We went to El Sombrero, December 23 rd. For ROSES CELEBRATION OF LIFE. The restaurant was set up beautifully and the food was delicious

The food was good we had a family and friends gathering after the services of my brother

This restaurant is the kind of place people have been coming to for years. The kind of place you bring your family to for celebrations because it won't break your budget. I love this place and I was introduced to it by another family who's been coming here for years. The food is well priced. Everything tasted great. It was so good that I kept eating long after I was already full. You get large portions and the environment is very family friendly. They also have a great sports bar area, outdoor dining are, and banquet room. Although the decor is a bit outdated, it's still a great casual place to bring you family and friends. They also have a sign that says "help needed" if anyone is looking for a job. read more

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Great food. Some of the best Mexican food in Walla Walla! Staff is friendly and very helpful. You won't be disappointed!

The last time I came here was in the 90s, so I knew it was time to come back and try it again. I'm all about supporting local businesses. Family-owned and operated by the 3rd generation granddaughter. This place is spacious, plus a banquet room to hold huge parties. Greeted and seated right away. Chips & salsa were tasty and not oily, which was nice. The wait staff was friendly and helpful. Recommended the red enchiladas were vegetarian friendly than the green ones, which I appreciate. Ordered: Red enchiladas with onions and cilantro plate Chile Relleno and cheese enchilada plate Chile Relleno and chicken taco plate The food was delicious and well seasoned. The best part was having a hot plate of food placed before you instead of lukewarm. This place will be in my rotation and my dad's to continue supporting local businesses. read more

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Best Mexican restaurant in California with the most amazing chips and salsa!!!! Cheese enchilada's are to die for and their hard shell ground beef tacos are old school and delicious. read more

The food and especially the service was outstanding. Went here with 18 other people for a double birthday party. The food was delicious. Erica and the crew were awesome. read more

I recently dined in here, I haven't been here for years!!! I used to come on taco Tuesday nights after work, which was an amazing deal!!!! I stopped by recently because I was craving a molcajete and my husband suggested this place and I was super excited to try it again! We were not disappointed with the molcajete at all, it was amazing!! The service was fast and the staff was very nice! Everything was clean and well kept, it was a very chill and relaxed Wednesday. We really enjoyed our dinner, can't wait to come back for football season !!! read more

Fantastic and Delicious!!! Friendly customer service!!! Very nice and clean restaurant. Menudo is served daily. Taco Tuesday was great! I enjoyed the hard shell chicken tacos. My husband enjoys the Shrimp cocktail he always asks for extra shrimp read more

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I did care for the taste of the red enchiladas. The waitress and servers were very professional and quick. The restaurant was clean and the atmosphere was great. The only reason we went there was because my sister-in-law came in from Michigan and she likes this place. read more

The food here was so authentic that it reminded me of my childhood and grandmothers food. I got the small mom's burrito and let me just say it was not small. The service was attentive and the food came out quickly and hot. I've lived in el Monte for half of my life and have never been here, but after this visit I will definitely be back! read more

Decent food and quick service. The cocido was a redish broth which I didn't expect. It was very tasty none the less and the beef was lean and tender. The chips were fresh and the salsas were excellent. Overall food and service is solid. This place has been a local fixture and when I worked in Rosemead this was one of the restaurants on my lunch circuit. The bar area is nice for lunch. Doesn't smell like a bar and I just love TouchTunes Jukebox. Today was an all 80's lunch all for me. Parking spaces seem small so you might want to park a bit towards the middle of the lot. Help a local business and support. read more

El Sombrero - Bar area - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Got this plate free for my birthday! You go into the restaurant, show them your ID,((the proof that it's your birthday)) and you get to pick any combo dinner 1- 25... I go every year! read more

El Sombrero - The,''Mammas burrito" combo plate! My favorite! - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

The service was great despite having a long wait to order and I will definitely come back. read more

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Long time local favorite Mexican food restaurant. I haven't had a chance to pay a patronage to this restaurant. Today we were invited to a friend's anniversary party here. The restaurant did a good job setting up everything for the party and provided good drinks including awesome margaritas for the party crowd. Everyone seemed to enjoy the drinks judging from the noise level of the party. The food was mediocre starting with the stale chips. I feel they should have at least make the chips crispy. Then we started the party with a Buffet. The buffet came with rice and refried beans as well as fajita with chickens and cheese enchiladas. I like the chicken fajitas which is one of my favorite Mexican food. They did a good job on this one with great flavors. The enchiladas was a bit disappointing. I felt there is not taste. Despite all the mediocre food, the service was great. We had a good time with our friends creating a fun memory for all of us. Thanks to our friends who invited us and others that we have not seen for long time to provide an opportunity for reunion. read more

El Sombrero - Front of the restaurant - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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ordered to go, chicken mole; best authentic taste i have found by far!!! my family loves it and reminds them of their mole in mexico

The chili relleno combination plate had generous portions and the price was reasonable! It's hard these days (after the pandemic and with high inflation) to find places that still give good portions for a decent price. read more

El Sombrero - Chili Relleno combination plate - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

Our bowling group has been going after league and we really enjoy it there. We're able to fit our entire group together. We're always able to get seated all together. Parking is not an issue. Food and Service is always top rate. Our orders are always served right away. The señor that keeps things running smoothly with chips and salsa, water and drinks, he's always right there for us and I appreciate him so much he's a great asset to the server. He works so hard too. Our server, he is always so gracious and never far away should we need anything. I'm sorry I don't know your names but you both know who you are... Thank you for making our visits to your restaurant so incredible. read more