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El Vaquerito Restaurant

4.2 (149 reviews)
Closed • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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2026 Menu

The food here is great. My favorites are the torta ahogada and the tortas. The food portions are really good, and service is quick even when it's lunch time. Small dining room with about 4-5 tables but really friendly people. Owners are great and welcoming, helpful when unsure of what to order or curious on certain menu items.

Small but gets the job done!
L. W.

Where have I been? Lol this place is so close to me and just realized it's here. I had their taquitos plate. It was good. I would grab it again. The ambiance is hole in the wall if you like that vibe (I do). They were fast and gave three types of salsas for the platter. They were also friendly and no nonsense. I'm Viking back to try their sopas soon!

Food is much better then expected. Will definitely come back. Customer service is excellent and friendly. Prices are average but well worth it. Small dinning area but cozy. Place looks clean.

Menu July 2023
Martha R.

Yummy barbacoa tacos! I Love the agua de jamaica here too. It's not too sweet. The torta de asada is flavorful and big.

Dorado tacos de barbacoa

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Very friendly staff, parking is a little crazy since it's small and on a Main Street. Food was good!

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Family owned. Great hospitality ! So many great options. It's hidden in a little corner but it's perfect. They serve salsa and chips.

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3 years ago

Cada vez que trabajo por el area ordenó carne en su jugo que está delicioso. Las órdenes siempre están listas en el tiempo estipulado.

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5 years ago

One of the best spots for Birria, so authentic and the customer service is great . Highly recommend trying this place.

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Carnitas... bomb! Beans and rice...bomb. Everything that I had was so yummy. Definitely coming back

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Hidden gem in Alhambra! Family run and owned. They are awesome! Feels like eating with family

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4 years ago

Solid food. Everything made fresh to order. I usually call in my orders. Aguas are also good here. That horchata

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My dad has been bringing me for years and chug always makes my favorite mulitas con todo!!!

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Gram Cafe & Pancakes - Cheesy Gyudon

Gram Cafe & Pancakes

4.2(985 reviews)
2.1 mi
•$$

We decided to end our meal with some Japanese soufflé pancakes, something we've tried at a few…read moreother spots before. Since this place is right next to Yum Long Chinese restaurant, it was the perfect little dessert stop after lunch. Hubby and I shared the crème brûlée pancake and an espresso smoothie, and both were delicious! The pancake was incredibly fluffy and airy, with that light, sponge-like texture you want from a good Japanese soufflé pancake. I also really liked that the sauces weren't overwhelmingly sweet, so the dessert didn't feel heavy or sugary. The espresso smoothie was another pleasant surprise--creamy, flavorful, and with a nice coffee kick that paired perfectly with the pancake. Overall, a really satisfying way to finish the night. If you're already in the area for dinner at Yum Long, definitely save some room for dessert!!!!

We came to this store on a weekday morning around 9:30 am to grab some breakfast. The interior…read morelooked really pretty with bright colors, lighting and modern furnishing. There were only couple of customers at that time, it wasn't busy at all. We started with two appetizer items first. Takoyaki had decent filling but they were so over fried. Seafood gyoza was decent though. Then we had their most popular dish, the mango premium soufflé pancakes. It took them almost half an hour to prepare the dish, which they notified us when we were ordering. The dish came with a towering soft pancake, half of an actual mango, some whipped cream, mango cream and a scoop of mango ice cream, all for a price of $18. I loved this dish so much, it's a dream dish for any mango lover. Staff members were friendly at the store. Despite not being busy, I saw multiple of them in the store, some working in the kitchen and others taking care of customers in dining area. Overall a really good place to try out some world class soufflé pancakes, with delicious sides.

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3.7(1.5k reviews)
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Hole in the wall Taiwanese breakfast spot, 5 starts for doing what they do very well, which is be a…read morehomey neighborhood spot with great food. They were to go only for awhile but have now reopened their sit down area, which I'm glad about and makes me want to come more often because I don't love getting to-go. I really enjoy their purple rice fan tuan (I love Taiwanese rice rolls so much ) with egg and pickles, sweet peanut milk, and minced pork over noodles. Pretty large portion sizes, I always order a lot here because I want to try a lot and walk away stuffed! I found the service friendly. They do tend to sound rushed but that's kinda just how Asian hole in the wall places are?? As an Asian, I really don't need to feel like the staff in these kind of places need to treat me any special way as long as the food is good and it comes out without waiting too long lol.

Found a piece of metal toward the end of my fan tuan (rice burrito). It looks like it may have come…read morefrom a metal dish scrubber. This is a serious food safety concern, as someone could accidentally swallow it and get injured. I understand that mistakes can happen, but finding a foreign object like this in my food is unacceptable. I hope the restaurant takes this seriously and improves its food preparation and cleaning procedures to prevent this from happening to other customers.

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Popping Yolk Cafe - My yummy late brunch meal

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4.1(1.3k reviews)
1.3 mi
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Popping Yolk always hits, and I've been to so many of their locations. This one is located in…read moreDowntown Alhambra, and it was a bit busy when we got there around 9:30 AM on Saturday. We didn't have to wait, but by 10 AM, there was a waitlist. This location was a pretty reasonable size, and I thought all the food was delicious. Here's what I had. Avocado Benedict - My fav. It was creamy, and the eggs were super runny. The salad and potatoes were a nice addition to the entree. Solid. (5/5) BBQ Pulled Pork Omelette - They packed the omelette with pulled pork, and the flavors were good. Quite filling and very delicious. The pulled pork had a nice flavor. (4.5/5) Toffee Banana French Toast - The French toast was cooked perfectly. Not overly sweet, which I like, and had a nice crisp. Very good. (4.5/5) Potted Plant Latte - More for fun since it looks like a plant. It tastes almost like Starbucks. It's sweet, but if that's your thing, you'd enjoy it. Personally, I like my latte a bit less sweet. (4/5) Americano - Basic coffee, but it was good. I had this iced, and it was refreshing. (4/5) Overall, you can't go wrong with Popping Yolk. They're always pretty busy in the morning, so it's worth coming a bit earlier to beat the crowd. Parking - Plenty of lots nearby or street parking.

I absolutely love coming here for a good brunch The staff here is great and so are their service…read more My go-to order is the salmon Benedict but occasionally order the floretine mushroom Benedict - both are equally delicious. As for my go-to drink I always order the matcha

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Arroyo Vista Inn - Front porch

Arroyo Vista Inn

4.1(133 reviews)
1.5 mi
Free parking
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Made a reservation for their afternoon tea for a party of five and we had the best time!…read more They have free parking right in front of the inn after driving up a narrow windy private road. There are some great views from the top and outside is nice and shady with big trees and a nice size porch. The owner and family were so welcoming as soon as we arrived. We enjoyed a spread of tea sandwiches, warm scones with clotted, cream and jam, fresh fruits, and an assortment of teas each of which were so delicious and perfectly prepared. My personal favorite was chai which is from a recipe from a family friend, my friends' favorites were the peach oolong, sencha with Matcha, and their rose black tea. We were able to try as many as we wanted! Service was amazing. Ellie was our host and server and she did such a great job. We had the whole space to ourself so it was so fun for an intimate tea party. Highly recommend!

Odd. Truly odd. My friend and I went for tea…read more We were the only ones there which was fine! The food and tea were plentiful and delicious. The presentation and our table by the window were lovely. The people were gracious. All that would be a solid 5 star. The odd part was a sense of chaos in the background. We arrived a little early. No one was available to greet us so we hung out in the Inn's lobby (after searching and calling out). Then someone did see us and assumed we were guests waiting to check into a room. And other things. As I said, odd.

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Mari Vees - Our 3 signature pancakes.

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4.3(368 reviews)
3.1 mi
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Had this bookmarked for a while since spotting it while trying Dumpling Bar. which is next door, a…read moreyear or more ago. It took over the space which used to be a fish restaurant. I liked the pics on Yelp and so finally got to try it for brunch this week, and boy is this place GOOD! Parking can be a drag even on a weekday mid-morning despite there being a good amount of parking spots on the entire block. That was a hassle. Once I found something, I went into the place, which is a small breakfast joint - not divey or anything, but also not particularly decorated. Didn't really matter though. The star for me were the pancakes. I got the blueberry pancakes, a side of bacon, a side of their breakfast potatoes, and a glass of fresh lemonade. The lemonade was good and clearly made fresh in-house, I think. The bacon was good, but bacon is always good. The potatoes were nicely seasoned, which was good because lately I've tried way too many breakfast places with bland, sad potatoes. Not here. The pancakes were amazing. They are super fresh and fluffy and served with an amazing cookie butter syrup. It may sound sweet, but it's not overly so. I honestly think these are some of the best pancakes I've had in many years in all of Los Angeles. They were honestly that good. And, I don't usually rave about pancakes very often. Service was friendly, attentive, and accommodating. The place was doing a good amount of business considering I went when most people should be in school or work and too early for lunch. I highly recommend you try this place at least for breakfast, though they also serve lunch. It's a real gem, and I can't wait to go back!

Came here for brunch with my coworker. Service was quick & had a yummy meal. Our server was sweet,…read moreon top of things getting our refills, order in & food out quickly! I enjoyed their Benedict, eggs perfectly ooey gooey, hollandaise flavor & ratio was on point. My friend did say their cheeseburger was good just so much bread / bun! lol so wasn't really giving smashburger vibes! Cute little spot in San Marino!

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Mari Vees - Cute and cozy vibes!

Cute and cozy vibes!

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Aloha Food Factory - Portuguese Sausage Lunch Plate

Aloha Food Factory

3.9(2k reviews)
1.3 mi
•$$
Locally owned & operated
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we went to aloha food factory in alhambra today around 9 am, and there was actually a good amount…read moreof people coming in for it to be that early! we made a pretty far drive, but thankfully we got to sit wherever we wanted. you order at the register, and they bring the food straight to your table. we ordered the macadamia nut pancakes, which came as a two-stack. they were SO good and filled both of us up, and we even had leftovers! they honestly live up to the hype, and you don't even need extra syrup because they're already that good. i would definitely come back just for these any day. we also got the zucchini fries, but they let us know their supplier was on strike, so they could only give us a small amount and replaced the rest with regular fries. the fries were super delicious, don't get me wrong, but we definitely wished we could've gotten more zucchini fries. no worries, though, because i understand these things happen, and we still enjoyed them! the servers were super nice, and the place itself felt really authentic. we also noticed a lot of people coming in and ordering bowls, so maybe next time we'll try their pork bowls! overall, definitely worth the drive, especially for the macadamia nut pancakes. would come back!

Wife wanted try the food here and we were not disappointed…read more This small establishment has a different of doing things, bit it is cool. Menus are in a tray for you to take and look while in line. We ordered the pancakes, hash browns, and garlic shrimp. All were really good. The pancakes were to die for. Fluffy, sweet from the spread, and made you want to keep eating more. The hash browns were nice and crisp, just need seasoning. The garlic shrimp were really good with lots of flavor. Only issue is they need to be served peeled. Should not leave the shell on for the customer to remove. Definitely would come back if in the area.

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Aloha Food Factory - Macadamia Nut Pancakes

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The Works - Shaved Ice + Ice Cream + Condensed Milk + Mochi + Adzuki Beans

El Vaquerito Restaurant - mexican - Updated October 2026

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