Listen, this is my favorite taco place. Family run, quick service, consistently delicious. It's not so much a dine in place but the food is absolutely on point. We moved recently and losing Taco Man was a pain point. Take care of them for us, and they'll always send you home fully satisfied. read more

It's a taco place that keeps you guessing. Located in the heart of El Monte, California, there's a spot called El Taco Man. You order from a window, pay for it, and you'll be on your way to enjoying some quality food. I've been here 3 times one week just to try to get their tripa tacos. Some days, certain proteins are not available depending on the owner and if he has catering services that day or not. He prepares all of the meats the morning of hence what you get for the day is a mystery. My absolute go-to items are the tripa and chicharron tacos. read more

It's consistent and delicious as always. Staff is nice and efficient. There are seats outside for you to enjoy your food. I really like their buche and al pastor! read more

El Taco Man - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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The staff are always pleasant. The food is good, the prices are reasonable and the hot sauce is flavourful. I love their jamaica. There is outdoor seating available. read more

El Taco Man - Tacos, rice and beans - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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Best place ever! This is my new go-to spot when it comes to buying food. They're not stingy with the meat, everything is very affordable, and I love this place. The owners are super nice too. Also, try the mango and orange agua fresca it's so good! read more

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Loved these guys! Great food. They were nice and puntual and did a great job catering our party.

Love these guys. Food was great. Easy to work with. They did so great for food for a party we had.

Huge shoutout to El Taco man for making my husband's 50th birthday unforgettable! The best tacos we've had in a long time. Professional service and even better food. 10/10 recommend for any event! Thank you guys! read more

Got recommended El Taco Man for my baby shower and they did not disappoint. They arrived on time and the food was delicious. Both rice and beans were seasoned well and my guests complimented how good the food was. I love how they left the leftovers after the event so my guests could pick at it after. We chose the asada/al pastor/chicken and they were all great. Highly recommend them for your event and they were also affordable. read more

El Taco Man - Delicious tacos! - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

I have been coming here for years and haven't left a review on this place yet! Food - For my last visit I decided on Carne Asada Tacos and Carne Asada Mulitas. I typically do the tacos which the meat is very well seasoned and not dry, and the salsa they provide is amazing. It was my first time trying a mulita from here, and I'm not sure what it is, but this was the best mulita I had. Service - Service has always been amazing here. No matter who it is, I have always been greeted so kindly. Ambiance - the restaurant is more of a home where you order from the window for take out or dine in (which they do have a patio area with a few tables). It's more on the quiet end but it is next to streets so you may hear cars driving by. read more

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I absolutely love the food here. I love the burritos and tacos and most of all the service. I come and eat here a lot and the best of all is the service read more

BEST catering taco cart vendor around the San Gabriel area!!!! Danny provides the best service and makes sure the quality of the food he is serving is exceptional. Next time I host a party, I will contact him first to make sure he can come, because I don't think I can ever host a party again without having his food at my event! As for the food at the restaurant... YUMMY!! His deep fried quesadilla is so delicious and the tacos are crave worthy! read more

This spot is easily one of the best in the city, hands down. A real hidden gem with flavors that hit every time. Service is always on point. The torta is one of our go to picks. It's a little on the smaller side, but the flavor makes up for it big time. Not many places serve fried quesadillas. They do, and you can top it off with your choice of meat. Make sure to grab their cucumber water too, it's always fresh, super refreshing, and the perfect way to top off your meal. You can call in your order ahead of time and just swing by for a quick pickup. No hassle, no waiting. read more

Discovered this place looking for a spot to grab a quick bit. If looking for a new burrito spot, THIS is it, I haven't had anything on the menu that I was not satisfied with read more

I've heard about this place for quite awhile.. just have not tried it. After years, I finally went there. The food was excellent. Guy who took the order was professional and friendly. 100% will be back for more in the near future. read more

I visit el monte every couple of months to get my car serviced. Had a taco craving and found el taco man as the top taco spot in the area. This restaurant is tucked away almost in a residential area with a small parking lot. Got lucky with no line and my large order of tacos (20+) came out within 10 mins. I got carne asada, al Pastor, and cabeza. Al pastor and the cabeza hits so good. The carne needs a lil more flavor and a lil chewy for my liking thus minus 1 star. The horchata was not too sweet and just perfect and the green and red salsa had the right amount of heat and doesn't create the burning anus like king taco salsa. Overall my family and I loved the food and my kids r encouraging me to drive more so I can get my car serviced sooner. Lol. read more

Their Al Pastor is AWESOME. I live nearby and they're easily my go-to. Their salsas are also really good as well. I highly recommend their tacos de al pastor, and LOVE their chilaquiles. This place is awesome and I hope they never leave the West Jordan area. Highly recommend to anyone near 5600 W and 7800 S. read more

Ordered chicken flautas and some tacos, all delicious and reasonably priced. Will definitely be returning!

For starters,'I DO NOT RECOMMEND. " THE WET BURRITO was all rice and tortilla, tiny portion of carne asada,and meat was minced small,you couldn't even taste it,a lot of nasty green sauce,I didn't care for the taste,it was off,and for $9.00+tax you would expect a fat portion of meat,but what you get is tons of rice,and not at all worth it. We ordered 2 fish tacos and 2 shrimp tacos $11...all thick breading and a tiny sliver of fish,((see photo))the shrimp tacos were no better,2 tiny shrimp per taco,in a greasy breading,I'm telling you now, 'JUST DON'T GO" a waste of your time and money. My burrito had a 3 inch hair inside,that's toe straw from the camel...I'm done. read more

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Highly recommended by several of my associates, this hole in the wall boasts some delicious Mexican eats. I had ordered three tacos which were asada, al pastor, and fish. All three tacos were delicious, especially the fish taco. You can tell that they make their food to order. My friend tells me that they recently started to accept credit cards too! Parking is very limited in their lot, so it may just be easier to find parking on the street instead. Can't wait to come back again to try their remaining menu! read more

El Taco Man - Asada, Fish, and Al Pastor Taco - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

My favorite quesadillas went up again $8. The service is still pretty good. Bring cash if you can. They do take card, but taxes get added read more

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This place is my go-to for Mexican food in El Monte. The service is great. The food is excellent! There aguas frescas are good and refreshing. I highly recommend. read more

The service is quick and friendly; the food is great tasting and they have a wide variety of food it's a favorite for police men, firefighters and hospital personnel as I always see the uniforms waiting to get their food in the parking lot or it could just be that it's so reasonably priced. Either way it's a favorite of mine. read more

This is such a small spot and it felt like a place we frequent in East Los Angeles. We got a Carne asada tostada, potato tacos, a shrimp burrito, and Carne asada tacos. It did take some time to be completed but it totally tasted fresh even when drove back home. The green chili was tasty and added to the items we ordered. The service was very friendly and it definitely adds to this wonderful experience. I would recommend this place for sure. read more

Food is good. Service is good. Ambiance is good.parking is convenient. Cashier so nice.

El Taco Man def hittin! The wet burrito was fire, packed with meat like fr they don't hold back. Horchata was hella good too. My coworkers all smashed their food and had nothin but good things to say. Only thing was the wait took a lil longer than they told us, even tho we called ahead--but honestly, still worth it. Will be back for sure! read more

The food was delicious which was the tacos I ordered.The prices are very reasonable and if you pay with cash it's obviously worth it.

Talk about a diamond in the rough. So many taco places around, but this place is by far the best. Their fried quesadilla with carde asada is heavenly and so filling. Their aquas are fresh and made from scratch. Their fish/shrimp tacos are also notable. They are always consistent and delicious. Highly recommended to anyone who hasn't tried this pLace. The oNly reasOn I did not give 5 stars is due to their lack of comfortable seating. Their is only outdoor seating, with very limited shade, which can be very uncomfortable when trying to enjoy their delicious food. read more

El Taco Man - Mero Mero fries - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

I was in the area and swung by for some tacos. I ordered Lengua, Al Pastor, Barbacoa, and a Fish Taco. Bear in mind that this place is CASH ONLY! - The Lengua was very bland, it really needed some salt or other seasonings to make it more flavorful. All I taste is the salsa, onions, and slight beefiness - The Al Pastor was good and tasty. It wasn't amazing or phenomenal, but it was what Al Pastor should taste like - The Barbacoa was slightly dry but tasty - The Fish Taco was perfectly crispy and well cooked, but again underseasoned. They should mix spices and salt into the batter to give it more flare. The size of the fish was pretty large, so I'm glad they didn't skimp on it. - All the tacos have a good amount of meat in them. read more

El Taco Man - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

I have been living in El Monte for a couple years. This is probably one of the best taco spot in town. The tacos are delicious, my favorite of all time has to be the cabeza. The green and red sauce are very tasty perfect to go with the tacos or burritos. Come early because they close at 6:30, definitely worth the trip if your in the area !! The staff is excellent they are quick and friendly!!! And don't forget to bring cash it's cash only ! read more

10/10 food is tasty to the point. My favorite items are almost everything. Prices are very reasonable. I like how the food taste authentic just like your moms house. I really enjoy the catering service, I haven't received any complaints from anyone just them asking for the phone number. I have eaten tacos from all over Tijuana and it has been hard for me to find some tasty taco in LA and I found them here, you'll not be disappointed. read more

Great food and great service! Plenty of seating as well. It is outdoor seating, perfect for those summer nights. Would come here again. They Also have vegan options! read more

Great food. Flautas are delicious! I would recommend this place to all my friends. Outdoor seating only.

Love the fried quesadillas with asada nachos sopes and the red salsa is fire not sure what wise to try next read more

El Taco Man - Fried quesadillas with asada - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

El Taco Man serves tacos, burritos, tortas, nachos, quesadillas, bowls, sides, and drinks. The choices of meat for tacos and burritos include asada, pollo, al pastor, buche, carnitas, chorizo, tripas, cabeza, chicharron, and barbacoa. I had the Al Pastor Taco. The Al Pastor Taco was excellent. Lots of meat in the taco. The pieces of meat were very tender and packed with flavor. The taco tortilla held its own without becoming overly soggy. The onions were fresh and crispy. I also had Tacos de Papa (potato tacos) which came in a set of three. The potato tacos were pretty good. The taco shells were crispy. The potato filling was nicely mashed and was slightly sweet. Good portion of the potatoes in the taco. Service was good. We ordered through the phone and by the time we arrived it was ready. I loved the Al Pastor Taco. The Tacos de Papa were pretty good. Will be back for another visit! read more

El Taco Man - Potato Tacos - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

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El Taco Man is my favorite taco spot in El Monte. The food quality is good and the prices are fair. Worth a return for sure. TACOS I tried the asada, cabeza, pollo, and al pastor. I have to say all of them were decent. None of the tacos felt overly greasy. A couple other menu items caught my eye as well so be sure that this isn't limited to tacos. SERVICE Good. Nice. PARKING Street (free). Tiny parking lot (free). read more

El Taco Man - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

Great place for burritos and tacos. I've eaten two types of burritos so far-carne asada and shrimp and both are generously portioned and come with a lot of seasoned asada or shrimp. The shrimp burrito has a tangy sauce on the inside and it's my favorite. The carne asada burrito is loaded with asada. The red and green salsa provided are delicious and pair so well with the burritos. Service is fast, even with the lunch line. read more

Never been here before. Ordered the chicken taquitos and they were so delicious!! Will definitely be back!!

This establishment is a little gem within El Monte! I had their fish tacos for the first time and I REALLY like them. I'd say top 5 fish taco in the area. The only reason why I came to this place was because my normal spot had a long line and I didn't want to wait. Thank goodness for Taco Man! The tacos were FULL and the fish were big and crunchy! The only pitfall was that they didn't give any of those big yellow peppers cover is spices and salt. And they gave lemons wedges instead of lime wedges. Beside those two, I'd definitely come back to try their chicharon anything! read more

We ordered asada nachos asada, al pastro, fish tacos. Overall the tacos are flavorful, nothing stands out. But if I am in the area and cravings tacos then I wouldn't mind stopping by again. If you like hot sauce, remember to ask for extra, they don't provide very much. read more