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    La Adelita

    4.0 (286 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    LA ADELITA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Two combinations plate.
    Sergio Z.

    After picking my wife from work, we headed to Acradia first and then drove thru Huntington Drive to turn Myrtle Ave and park a public parking spot on E Colorado. Across the street, there's a restaurant called La Adelita Mexican restaurant. I remember this restaurant we passed and went to another restaurant just a block away. We cross the street to the restaurant it's a small restaurant like a hole in the wall, but many surprises. First, we look at their menu displaying outside they have good lunch specials, and then the waitress saw us and then greet us in the restaurant and anywhere we like then she hand us the menu. The menu has three sections breakfast,lunch and dinner,we were looking at the lunch specials, and then we decided to order my wife to order the chicken Fajitas come with rice and beans then I order the two item combinations plate the first item is the chili renello and my second item is the hard chicken taco then the waitress brought us chips and salsa. The chips and salsa they were good, and the tortilla were freshly made out of the fryer, and salsa is also freshly made. The waitess brought us our meal it looks fabulous and made fresh and made to order. The rice is amazing. It's a good pac with flavor in each bite and also fluffy. The beans were very good and also full of flavor that I really enjoyed. The chili renello is one of my favorites. This chili renello is so good that the egg coating is amazing, fluffy, and light. The chile wasn't spicy, but good and cheese were good and cheesy. The hard chicken taco was good. I really like it. My wife enjoys her chicken Fajitas amazing flavors. She enjoys the plate. Overall, we enjoy the food at La Adelita Mexican restaurant. Everything is made fresh and made to order. The one thing we like is the open kitchen. You see the cooks making the food their are the heart of the kitchen and waitess and making everybody happy.

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    Louise L.

    Food is auntie and is delish! Service is Great and friendly, always welcoming Small and home feel space Recommend and enjoy your favorite mexican dishes!

    Caes F.

    Parking was a little tricky. La Adelita came recommended and I wanted to try the Mexican Fare near the area. Ordered the Chicken Super Burrito, but it was just okay. The food was decent. I liked the green sauce. The salsa and chips were just okay as well.

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    Frank F.

    Let me start with the customer service , the lady who helped us ,did a great job ,, this restaurant it is small but the food flavor it is really good

    Good authentic Mexican food, great service good prices. If in the area stop by and support. Ambiance feels like you're in Mexico.

    Aftin J.

    Very small place with just a couple of tables inside and out. One server who was friendly, the owner was also there and was friendly. My only complaint was the food was bland and lacked flavor. I got a beef burrito and it just wasn't great. Bummed I had to give such a poor review.

    Chips n salsa

    Always so good here. Friendly, great good, amazing chicken tacos. Fresh chips n salsa. Casual family ambiance. Love Adelitas.

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    Mike W.

    3.5 Stars Stopped in for breakfast, as our initial restaurant choice down the street had over an hour wait. We were seated immediately at La Adelita, outside on the sidewalk, and the service was friendly and quick. We thought the food was okay. I enjoyed my Huevos Rancheros ($11.99), but my wife wasn't too keen on the Chilaquiles con Huevos ($11.99) in red sauce. One of her pet peeves is orange cheese (cheddar) used in Mexican restaurants and this one did use it. I thought that the salsa that came with the complimentary chips had a nice flavor. They also had a red "hot" sauce, for those that like to kick things up a notch. Inside dining area, kitchen, and restroom were clean. Parking is either on the street or in a city lot across the street. I'd give them another try, perhaps for lunch or dinner next time.

    Wet burrito with chicken & green salsa
    Chris P. B.

    It's nice to sit outside & enjoy the scenery in downtown Monrovia. I ordered the wet burrito with chicken & verde sauce. Delicious. The server was nice & attentive.

    Mango Margarita with Tajin, Chips & Salsa
    Cassie B.

    My partner and I are EXTREMELY picky about Mexican food, thankfully this place always hits the spot! We usually visit during brunch/lunch time and order Chilaquiles. I order my chilaquiles with green sauce, with rice and beans. My partner orders his chilaquiles with red sauce, and Mexican Breakfast Potatoes. We both love our orders! Probably one of the first places I've had chilaquiles where the chips do not get soggy. All the sides (rice,beans and breakfast potatoes) are so good! As far as atmosphere it is: quaint, cozy and chill (casual setting).

    Friday, May 19, 2023
    Ben R.

    May 19th 2023. 2.5 stars. I'm all for small independent restaurants getting great reviews. I really am. But truthfully, La Adelita is just a quaint little hole in the wall restaurant with below average Mexican food. You can't judge a book by its cover, but sometimes you can. I had a one item combo today. Chicken taco (which I requested to be soft), beans and rice. Everything about the food here is nothing special. Everything. I don't like to be so harsh but it really is some sorry Mexican food here. I'm a HUGE mexican food fanatic and I travel all over Southern California hoping to discover Mexican food greatness. Unfortunately, I didn't find it at La Adelita. Not even close. This place was unbelievably disappointing to me. Bland, flavorless, common, generic, Mexican food here like no real thought went into the recipes. And the chips and food I had, kind of tastes like it was all lard-based which I am not a fan of. My Photos below:

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    Fast service and great food. Love having this neighborhood gem. My favorite Mexican restaurant!

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    Good food and good service. My son loves to come here and eat and every one in the afternoon is great

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    The absolute BEST chile verde!! All the food here is delicious and the service is always great.

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    Stumbled on this place.all of our food was great, but he chorizo omelette was fantastic.

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    Great food, service is awesome! Nice outdoor seating. Very clean convenient to our house and within walking distance.

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    Very clean, and excellent food and service. Juana is the best. This is now our go to for great food.

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    Very chill sports bar vibes!

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