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Stopped by for burritos and tacos, and I have to say this place is outstanding. The food is full of flavor, perfectly seasoned, and made with care. Every bite reminded me why real Mexican food is about heart, not just recipes. The service was amazing. Everyone greeted me with genuine warmth, and Chef Martin went above and beyond by bringing out a bowl of Menudo just to make me feel welcome. That kind of kindness is rare. El Taquito isn't just a restaurant, it's a place that makes you feel at home. Great food, great people, and a chef who truly cares about his guests. I'll definitely be back, and I'll be telling everyone about this spot.
I had to come in for menudo but saw sopes being made. I just had to try them and ordered a asada and carnitas on, oh and my menudo. Well I got home and found out I over did it! The sopes were HUGE! Well now I have food for 2 days, service is always excellent and the restaurant was slow when I got there! Yum, will be back again soon.
This is the place to go when Menudo is what you're craving, among the vast array of freshly prepared mexican dishes. A hole in wall place west of the city of El Monte. this place offers great tasting food, which most of it is prepared when ordered. As soon as you come inside the restaurant, the kitchen is right in front of you with staff cooking up food and greeting you at the same time. They offer alcoholic beverages as well like beers and micheladas. As well as soft drinks and aguas frescas.
Foodie friends recommended this place Very friendly helpful service from lady at counter. Friendly owner too. It's called El Taquito so I should have ordered the taquito platos combination. But I got the chile relleno instead. I always get chile relleno in every new Mex place I visit...no matter what...the plate was a feast for the eyes, lots of delicious sauce...scary how many sliced jalapeños but no seeds so not spicy....looking under the chile relleno was not whole or breaded, it looked roasted and not clear if it was stuffed...looked to me like the pepper was sliced or shredded but definitely the stem was in evidence. A puzzling dish as the taste of the sauce was good but couldn't tell if the cheese was inside the nearly absent relleno or simply melted on top along with the blanket of sauce. 3/5. The rice was flavorful, fluffy 4/5..I liked the frijoles 4/5 but it was a small portion like the size of my palm. I got three corn tortillas, hot to touch, and chewy which I liked. 5/5. The combination also came with salad with radishes and sliced tomato, cut lettuce. I could tell if there was a dressing or not. 3/5 Next time -- order what my fellow Yelpies recommended...the wet burritos, the menudo, or the tacos....or their namesake.. taquitos. But pass on the chile relleno. Oh - the Jamaica was good, and the cup was gigantic!! Nice balance of sweet and tart. I never got a check so I just walked up to counter. I rang up at about $24 before tip...the menu said the chile relleno was about $15, so just how much was that big drink? Note to self, get a cheque next time, so I wont pay then walk away confused about the prices.
Best wet burrito in town! Go for the chile enchilada red or the green verde sauce or half and half! Both excellent! This long standing hole in the wall provides regulars and locals some of the best Mexican food at the best prices with generous portions! Always super busy with folks taking out burritos, requires, enchiladas and even breakfast and menudo. Family second generation ran with super friendly service! They make everything from scratch and their flour tortillas are so delicious! They also serve a variety of Mexican beers at Great prices. Counter service with small dining room. Best Mexican in the area!
I told my dad we can anywhere he wants for Father's day. He picked here because he was craving menudo. He is a regular. They had seating. They came and served us fast. I got the mojarra frita plate. It didn't disappoint. The fish was a great size. Perfectly seasoned. The fries aren't frozen. They're perfectly cooked and seasoned. It was so much food. I couldn't finish it. The rice had great flavor too. My dad and his girl were happy with the menudo. It was a good portion. They give tostadas with 2 homemade chiles. My wife got the popcorn shrimp plate and couldn't finish either. Excellent service, prices, and food. We will definitely be back.
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First time here and I don't know how I never heard of this place before. Service and food are both great! The owner is super nice and generous with the portions. I had a carnitas burrito with beans and cheese, and my husband had a breakfast burrito with chorizo, egg, potatoes, and beans. Their salsas are good which is also important. No more having to drive all the way to ELA for a decent meal. We'll definitely be back! :) read more
4 years ago
They were super rude and not accommodating for elders. Would never come here again. There is no access for a wheelchair to go into the restrooms or even into the restaurant it's self. If you want to take your grandparents out for lunch I'd find a different restaurant. That is more kind and accommodating because this place wasn't it. read more
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This is a very nice little place to enjoy some authentic Mexican food. Made by a very nice and professional staff. I hear they make some great menudo, something I'll have to try next time. read more
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The food is so delicious and staff and service are even better. You definitely get the homey feeling eating here and we learned this restaurant has been owned by the same family since 1984. I got the chicken enchiladas with green sauce and my partner ordered the carne asada plate. Amazing and delicious. Super flavorful, piping hot, and even better with their table side salsa that adds extra spice. read more
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Great tacos! Try the tripas, al pastor, and lengua! One of the best tacos I've had ! Delicious savory! read more
6 years ago
The absolute best menudo and huevos rancheros around...!!! The service is great!! I HIGHLY recommend this place if you're craving AUTHENTIC Mexican food. Just like my mom makes it..!! read more
El Taquito is one of my fave Mexican restaurants. With it being very close to my work I come here 2 to 3 times a week! They do have a small menu but their dishes taste like home cooked meals. I also must say the plates are very inexpensive! I usually get the carne Asada which is under ten bucks. The owner, Martin treats all his customers as if they are family. Always look forward to coming to El Taquito! read more
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The table salsas are AWESOME here. They are the most flavorful ones I've ever had. The green tastes and looks like charred chilis and the red is smoky and gritty. It's worth a visit here just to try the authentic taste. Menudo was only fair today. read more
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Theeee best little spot in The San Gabriel Valley. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. Martin the owner is the best. Make you feel like family. What this place lacks in size makes up for it in flavor. Every bite packs a punch. Must place to come and eat. Weekends are packed with patrons picking up their menudo. If you are in El Monte and want great fresh Mexican food ?? This is the spot. read more
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This place sells pretty good Mexican food. I ordered the chilaquiles plate and an horchata. The chilaquiles were good and filling. The horchata was also good. I did wish they would serve it in a bigger cup or gave one free refill. Waitress also gave me chips and salsa. My bill came out to $13.50; they charge $1 to use a debit/credit card. read more
6 years ago
I should start coming here more often and so should you. Ordered 4 tacos: asada, pollo, carnitas, al pastor. All delicious, lean, and juicy. Al pastor was my favorite just beating out the asada. Both sauces they offer are flavorful and not overpowering in taste or heat. Their Jamaica is made in-house and has an unusual blend of flavors and I can't quite tell what they are. It's a little sweet for my but very good. I didn't catch the cools name but he's super friendly and I think might be be part of the ownership. read more
4 years ago
Great food Mexican food if you live or are in the area. great service as well enjoyed the music and environment was nice. trust me here's a photo of out plate when we finished read more
6 years ago
I've been coming to this place since I was a young pup. I remember coming with my grandfather. Martin's food is always on point. It's very consistent and full of flavor. I have never ate anything here that was not bomb. Today we had for dinner MOJJADA FRITA and CHILEQUILES with a coke and half Jamaica and half pina(try it, it's the bomb)!!! Me n my old lady drive from El Sereno to Monte just to eat Martin's food. Well worth it!!!!! read more
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Food is fire BOMB !!!! Customer service is excellent! Cleanliness is up to par .. they're on point I'm surprised I haven't heard of them before Can't wait to spread the word amongst my family and friends. Been on the hunt for a bomb Mexican place for a while now since all the use to be good spots started pulling some dirty shxt. But I finally found it and I'm soooooo happy read more
7 years ago
I ordered a chili relleno burrito and it was ok. I asked for red sauce which was a mild tomato sauce. But wet burritos automatically come with green sauce which may be a little better. The table salsas are excellent. The green is smokey and the red is sweet and spicy; they're yummy. read more
Hours of operation are incorrect on Yelp. I was hoping that this was a new hidden gem, but the reviews are deceiving... didn't dine in, so this is just based on a take out order. Ordered a taquito plate with no rice and beans and a carne asada quesadilla. The total came out to about $16. The lady charged me the same price of a taquito plate with rice and beans, which was about $8 after tax. It came with 5 soggy taquitos with barely any cheese at the top, and some old looking lettuce. The carne asada quesadilla wasn't great either. Seems like they are very stingy with the cheese at this place. read more
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If you haven't been here u must try ! The wet green sauce carne asada burrito is soo good. Best burritos ever !!! It's a small place but the food is amazing ! And also the staff is very friendly. read more
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This place is the bomb dot com!!! Just discovered it, and I'm so happy we found a good mom and pop mexican place. Delicious, reasonably priced, huge portions. Best salsa verde I've had. They were the nicest people too. Support your local businesses y'all brb recovering from a food coma(we still had leftovers) read more
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10217 Valley Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
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