Good birria ramen. Large amount of birria and ramen in a bowl. Cilantro and onion are also provided…read morefor toppings.

Came here for a quick lunch on the road before work. Service was great, super friendly and nice…read more Clean restaurant and they made sure to keep the sauce area clean as well. Food was good! The carne asada nachos was a huge portion!

This place has great customer service as well as great food.. Asada or Chicken are my favorite…read moremeats but I'm sure everything they have taste good..Tacos or burritos, the Jamaica thirst quenching. Just fyi.... they are closed on Tuesday.. but next time you're in el monte give them a visit. You'll thank me later.

Fantastic food and service! The food was flavorful and the meat was juicy. The only downside is…read morelimited English. We requested chili sauce, but they fried a chili instead, lol. Experience was good nonetheless, and the owners even gave us a cup of free Horchata to try. Will definitely be revisiting!

The tripa tacos are my favorite here. They are served extra crunchy. The service is great the…read moreemployees are always friendly. There are three locations to choose from in the area. Whether is be done in, take out, or stand near the taco truck the ambiance is what you make of it.

We came here because it was the closest spot from where we were, and the craving for a burrito…read moredefinitely convinced us to give it a try. We ordered the Pastor Burrito and placed the order at the counter before finding a seat. The burrito itself came out a bit smaller compared to most burritos I usually get. Flavor-wise, the biggest downside was the strong sour taste, which unfortunately overpowered the overall experience. Even the sauce served on the side had the same sour profile, making it harder to fully enjoy the meal. Sadly, this wasn't the most pleasant burrito experience for us.

I was kind of confused because it seems like there is a Karina's Taco Truck parked right outside…read morethe restaurant. This review is specifically for the Taco Truck. I got the buche, Lengua and Cabeza Taco. It came topped with fresh onions and salsa as I had requested no cilantro. I thought the meat had good decent flavor and the salsa went well with the taco but overall I was not super impressed. It was just average, a little pricey, and I think there are a lot more better taco options around the area.

This has been THE ONLY taco spot I come back to time after time. It was the place my family would…read morego to and is now the single restaurant I revisit every time I'm back in CA. Their tacos are always incredibly flavorful, packed with meat, and their salsas are the perfect amount of spicy. The staff is always welcoming and they have plenty of indoor seating.

They got the fish taco down to a science. Best Fish and Shrimp tacos in SoCal easily…read more Been eaten Taco Nazo for years and I just can't get tired of them

Ignore the hype. We stopped by after a doctor's appointment…read morebecause we've heard great things. The service was nothing special. We sat down and waited for our order, keep in mind there is no inside seating at this location. There were flies everywhere which made it hard to keep still and enjoy our time. Our food finally came out and the young lady who brought it couldn't even tell us which tacos were shrimp or fish.. On to the food - Fish tacos: 2/5 The fish was extremely bland. We felt like the veggie toppings were the only thing giving the taco flavor. Would not recommend. Shrimp taco: 2/5 3 total shrimp, veggie overload. Nothing to write home about. Similar issue as the fish but at least there was a tiny amount of flavor present in this. Not too fishy which was a positive note. Asada + Shrimp Burrito: 2/5 The meat was extremely salty, I couldn't even taste the shrimp or the beans inside. Barely any shrimp too. The salsa and lime somewhat covered up the bland flavors. Do not get this. Rice (L) : 4/5 The one thing that was good alone. It wasn't too dry and was pretty good when not paired with anything else. Beans (S): 4/5 Refried beans, nothing amazing. The cheese on top was a nice touch. Both the rice and beans were the stars of this visit. Overall, would not return to this location. It's hard to enjoy your time out when flies are buzzing around everywhere and your staff doesn't seem knowledgeable about their items. Even with the sides being good, it isn't enough to make me want to return. Skip this.

Good Lord. Yelp hooked us up!!!! We were needing tacos after visiting Mom's gravesite at nearby…read moreRose Hills. Tucked on an industrial street in S. El Monte, we hoped they had outdoor seating bc I had my doggie. The whole place is OUTDOORS!!! Small parking lot but easy street parking. The waitress tipped us to the good value of ordering 1/2 lb of our choice of taco meat instead of individual tacos. We ordered al pastor tho they are known for carnitas. Good Lord!!! The tastiest tacos. With the limes, cilantro , onions on the side. And red and green salsa were OUTSTANDING!! Our Server came by with extra tortillas without our asking, warm!!! The agua Frescas were yummy. They'd given us a great table right by the screen with the DODGERS playing. Andy Pages hit a game-changing homer as we were leaving. Everything was RIGHT !!!! Then, the staff insisted on refilling our agua frescas (already super sized) AND, they gave us a bag of house made chicharrones !!! How did they know that was our dear late Mom's favorite snack ???!!! I joked that we may need to visit Uncle Warren's gravesite on his bday. November is right around the corner !!! This place is a winner all around!!! Didn't get to really enjoy it. They had live music and micheladas. We will be back !!!!

We came on a weekday during lunchtime and to our surprise the service was moderate. Waiter was…read morefriendly when we would ask for certain things. Food was delicious. My gordita was a bit hard on the ends which made it hard to cut but overall it was delicious. A gentleman was singing as well which made the experience nice as we were celebrating a birthday. Parking is limited as there's about 10 parking spaces inside. Street parking is also tricky due to limited space.

Was in the area and looking for something to eat, so I decided to stop by Carnitas Y Chicharrones…read morein El Monte. It's located in a small plaza and wasn't hard to find. The restaurant itself is pretty small with limited seating. At first glance, the place felt a little dark and chaotic, and some of the prep areas and surfaces looked worn and could use a deeper cleaning. You can see the food being prepared behind the counter, and they also have a condiment bar where they provide small containers and plastic baggies so you can take salsa, onions, cilantro, and other condiments to go. I ordered four tacos: asada, pastor, chorizo, and chicharrón. The total was $20 before tax -- $5 per taco. My first reaction was, "Whoa... $5 tacos? These better be good." Then I got my order. These tacos are HUGE. Two tacos practically filled an entire takeout container, so the $5 price made a lot more sense once I saw the portions. They definitely don't hold back on the meat. My favorites were the chorizo and pastor. Both had plenty of flavor and were generously portioned. The asada was okay, but for me it lacked some of the seasoning and flavor I was looking for. I was also hoping for a little more char on the meat. The chicharrón was unfortunately too hard and dry for my liking. The salsas were good and helped bring everything together. Overall, the price initially gave me sticker shock, but these definitely aren't your typical small street tacos. The portions are massive, and two tacos could easily be enough for one person. I'd come back for the chorizo and pastor, but I'd probably skip the chicharrón next time.

Since moving to El Monte, I've been trying to check out more of the local Mexican spots, and this…read moreplace kept popping up on Yelp. I'm a big fan of carnitas when they're done right, so I decided to give it a shot. The place feels pretty authentic. They have those giant silver pots in the back slowly cooking the carnitas, which is always a good sign. I ordered two mixta tacos, which come with a mix of different pork cuts including meat, skin, and all the good stuff. These tacos were huge. Honestly, the two tacos could easily be turned into four normal-sized tacos if you wanted. They also have a condiment bar where you can load up on all the fixings. I also grabbed a bag of chicharrones and those were excellent. Crispy, fresh, and dangerously easy to keep snacking on. After this visit, I definitely want to come back and try more of the menu, especially the chicharrones plate which looked amazing when I saw it come out for another table. Overall, this feels like one of those local gems that's worth checking out if you're in the area and craving carnitas.

Really enjoyed the tacos here! They have four choices of meat, Asada (grilled flap meat), Cabeza…read more(head), Cachete (cheek), and Labin (lip). I went with 4 Asada tacos, and they were great! The meat was flavorful, and the Al Vapor taco tortillas were super soft and tender, which made the tacos even better. The service was also great, staff were friendly and welcoming. The ambiance was nice and relaxed, making it a great spot to stop by and enjoy some tacos. Definitely looking forward to coming back and trying some of the other meat options!

Good al vapor tacos,genuine Mexican flavor and the tortillas have that authentic Mexican taqueria…read moretexture,tacos are a bit on the pricey side but definitely worth it. I had the cabeza,cachete and asada tacos. Salsas are spicy and flavorful,restaurant was clean,parking lot had plenty of spaces. Service was fast,my only complaint was that they charge extra if you use a debit card,they also charge you for a cup of ice.

"Man, this menudo got hands. That broth hit like your grandma prayed over the whole pot for 8 hours…read morestraight. The flavor was deep, and smooth. The hominy was on point, and the tripe was tender, not rubbery like some spots be serving. This ain't that watered-down weekend special either; this bowl got soul. If you came in hungover, heartbroken, or just hungry as hell, this menudo gon' bring you back to life. Straight fuego." Menudo is traditionally made with beef tripe, hominy, and a rich chile-based broth, and it's famous as a comfort food and hangover cure in Mexican culture. the service is hands down the best. always attentive, drinks filled plus the aqua Fresca are , especially the chilli-Pina! the room is well lit and smells like Abuela's house on a saturday morning. i really recommend this place to anyone who loves authentic mexican food.

This place is ridiculously good! I just scarfed down 3/4 of my chorizo breakfast burrito with all…read moreaccoutrements. Hands down, the best bb I've ever met. She was beautiful and fully loaded. It was $14.99 but justified given its size. It could have feed 2. The hash browns were crispy, beans were creamy, salsa was fresh, and the chorizo was a flavor bomb and not overly greasy. Service was also very friendly. The man who took my order over the phone and rang me up was warm and kind. Restaurant is tiny but full of people enjoying their meals. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area. The mole looks phenomenal.

Small mom and pop spot located on Garvey in El Monte. They seem to have a pretty big menu with a…read morelot of different Mexican dishes, but I was on the hunt for a good carne asada burrito, so that's what I came for. I placed my order over the phone and it was ready by the time I arrived, which was nice. The burrito itself wasn't too big, but it was actually pretty filling. It had a good ratio of meat to rice and beans, and they use whole beans. For the size of the burrito, I was surprised by how much carne asada they packed in there compared to everything else, which is definitely a plus. The carne asada was flavorful and had some nice crispy bits that were honestly really tasty. It also came with limes and hot sauce on the side. I honestly wasn't expecting too much going in, but I was pleasantly surprised. Pretty good carne asada burrito and definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving one.

Food here is amazing and the service is excellent. Caldo de pollo, homemade tortillas, and a side…read moreof beans is typically my weekly order. When I am not feeling my best, it's hard to find affordable and great tasting food. This place is definitely both. The prices are reasonable, the portions are great, the staff is friendly, and this restaurant always comes through for me. I can't thank them enough for helping me feel better. Highly recommend checking them out!