I'm so honored to be the first Yelp review. Friends and I visited this backyard restaurant…read moreexperience this past weekend and were all blown away. It's such an intimate and beautiful space with great music for ambiance. Our server Angel was so sweet. Everyone was very attentive and it felt like a family. The chef even came to greet us at the end of the meal. Such a nice touch. Now for the food. WOW! We ordered just about one of everything. It's all made to order right there in a gorgeous outdoor grill. My favorite was the sausage. It came w a perfect sauce and grilled sourdough. The chicken thighs are the juiciest and most tender I've ever had. I should've ordered more. The grilled short ribs were my next favorite, they have a nice mesquite taste. I'm not a seafood lover but I tried the paella and it didn't taste fishy at all. It was fresh and really captured that ocean essence. The rice had great heat without being too spicy. Lastly, the gem lettuce salad was the perfect cold starter to share with the table. I hear their dinner service has so much to offer with more menu options. I'm definitely going to be checking that out!

Authentic Chicago experience - never thought we would have our favorite pizza in Southern…read moreCalifornia! Easy to order, cheese pull was amazing. Beats Lou Malnati's by a mile!

I can't believe how good this pizza is! We met Desi in his garage-turned-kitchen and saw how the…read moresausage was made. Once he took our pizza out of the oven, he ladled it with extra sauce. No wonder the food was packed with flavor. The dough was soft and supported all the cheese and meat so well. It was the pillowiest, cheesiest bite that went on forever like a great party in my mouth. We were so happy we forgot to take photos of the pie before we dug in! And don't get me started on the tiramisu. It was so good it snapped me out of my bad mood. I ate it the day after, to let the ice thaw out of it (but it's good to eat on the day you order it - this was just my preference). It's probably as good, if not better than the tiramisu at Uovo. That's high praise! We are coming back but we need to spread the gospel first. Desi is the master of the Chicago style pizza. Not Malnati's. Try his pizza and you'll see why.

I felt as if the venue was too small for the amount of advertising they made. The drinks were very…read moreexpensive, but the ambiance was cool. The line was too long, I think there should be a better system for reserving tickets to enter.

Bought tickets for an 8pm entry on a Saturday. Reading the reviews made me a little worried about…read moreour experience but our experience was nothing like what I've read here. I'll start off with the parking. There's plenty of parking in the shopping center if you get there early enough. The decor was on par with the theme. The place is not big but every inch of this place was decorated. Definitely gave a Halloween vibe. My husband and I wanted to try the food. At the entrance I was told to ask a waitress about a table. Some were reserved already so we waited a little while. Paola hooked us up with a table about 10 minutes later. We ordered our food and some drinks and within 10 minutes we were eating. We ordered some wings a burger and Cajun fries. Everything was delicious and although the drinks are kind of pricey they were delicious. Paola kept checking in on us and once we were ready to close the tab, she got us a high top table by the area where people were dancing. She still would check in on us from time to time and even brought us some water. So shout out to her! The dj played good music and the whole place was vibing. Everyone was having a good time. They played music that made me reminisce of my high school days as well as current music. The only thing I was not to fond of was the bathroom. Only two stalls for the women's restroom and a bathroom for either gender. At times the line would be long. My husband and I enjoyed ourselves very much and would definitely go back next year if they do it again.

These are the places I really get excited about on paper. Mom and pop type place in a strip mall…read more Folks here are friendly, but I will say there's a language barrier if you don't speak Spanish. I think I knew enough to get by. In terms of food, I thought it was OK to good. I actually would think this place is more 3 1/2 stars but I'm rounding up because Unless a place really deserves it I don't wanna ding the score of a mom / pop type place. Also, I ordered a plate here which might not be their specialty. They look to be more of a bakery, so maybe their breads are better or their sandwiches? I'm not sure. I got a taco and enchilada plate with rice and beans. It tasted good nothing crazy. I'm thinking I should probably come back and try their tamales or tortas, or some coffee and baked goods in the morning.

Very clean and friendly panadería. The bread is delicious and they have an extensive menu of food…read moreand breads. This might be my new bread place.

This is my first time eating here, but I think this stand sets up every night. It seems to be part…read moreof a collective that sets up here at this intersection with a bunch of other spots. I didn't really have a specific place in mind, but just walked over to this stand first. The guys here are really chill and they move really fast and efficiently. You walk up order what you want and they prepare it for you. You pay at the end of the line. They accept, cash or Zelle. As for the vibe, it feels like you're part of a neighborhood cookout and I love it! I really do love places like this, especially if the food is really good. The tacos and mulita were excellent, and the toppings were fresh and the salsas available were all very delicious. If I come back to this area, I want to try the stand across the street as well, but this is definitely a great choice any night.

Really thought I had already reviewed this review is waaaay overdue. Been my go to stop mostly…read moreafter every Dodgers game. They're conveniently right off the 5 fwy and Indiana and always seem to be open. They have really come along way. They now have a taco truck posted in the street, they have descent seating for outdoor dining, the service is fast, affordable and they accept both cash and Zelle. They have expanded the menu and my fav part is the many options of garnishes they have and good salsas and many meat options. It's located in a somewhat residential area so parking is street parking but never had an issue.

If u haven't locked in ur missing out man come try these mini pancakes out here in El Monte algo…read morebein algo chilo como dicen por ay. Especially if u have the munchies hellaplayz.

Bomb. Definitely satisfied my sweet craving tonight! Pini pancakes are tasty and yummy and you get…read moreto create your own! They make them fresh right in front of you, they have different toppings to make your mini pancakes super yummy. I asked for half Oreos and half strawberry with lechera, was perfect. Located right off the ten freeway on the corner of a small street and durfee. Recommend stopping by for a quick treat. Thank you!

Excellent customer service! The food was very delicious, and the presentation was superb…read more Seasonings were on point! The chicken is farm raised, not your typical hormone injected grocery store fodder, and you can tell by the texture of the meat. They even have Guatemalan Pepsi, made with cane sugar. The music playing in the background was a nice touch. If you're on the fence about trying this place out, you're missing out big time. We'll be back to try more of the menu items.

Food, service and ambience. I loved the appetizers…read more The main dishes need still a bit of improvement. I always say I'm hard to please.

Brisket and Mac and cheese are fire The spicy bbq sauce was…read morem favorite Order ahead of time and eat inside or on the patio.

...I'm at a loss for words by how horrible this was. I don't normally write reviews but I had to…read moremake an exception for this place. I'll try to be concise. This review is for the Paramount location. I got a few items: Dino rib, pork ribs, brisket, sausage, mac and cheese and corn bread. I'll start with the positives. The mac and cheese and corn bread were decent. Also they took 15 minutes to give me all the varied food I ordered which should have been my red flag to run, but I decided to live dangerously and was punished severely for it. Now on to the travesty, the meat. The theme for today was dry, old and shameless. The pork was somehow undercooked and dry. Which if you can endure the cruelty, is actually kind of impressive. The brisket resembled beef jerky. I'm including pictures of the brisket since those speak much more eloquently than I can. I love to cook and I infamously over season my dishes. But all these meats were at a whole another level. Not salty but aggressively peppery and just ham handed. The rub was flavorful but it blew out my palette instantly. Please take this to heart: less is more. In terms of meat quality? Cheap. My Dad is a butcher, I can tell. Everything being reheated did the meat quality no favors either. The seasoning was further exacerbated because the ribs, both dino and pork, were almost entirely bone. So you have a ton of seasoning on a lick of meat. It was a recipe for disaster. And price? Expensive, especially for what I received. Insulting for what I received. I'll end it here. I don't want to waste your time like this place wasted mine.

Absolutely loved the coffee, I ordered the cold brew de la olla! It is latina owned which is an…read moreadded plus, as it tasted authentic and brought back nostalgic memories from México. Thank you Melina :)

From the owner: Welcome to Maldito Café, your authentic Mexican mobile coffee shop offering a delightful experience…read morewith mindful ingredients. We specialize in daily pickup, delivery, pop-up events, and catering to private events with our specialized espresso and aguas fresca bars. Our goal is to revive the traditions of our ancestors, providing a modern way to heal and nurture your body through daily delights. Our locations rotate, so be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest updates. For orders and inquiries, direct message us on Instagram: @Malditocafeofficial. Let us bring a taste of Mexican tradition to your next event!

I visited on a bright, sunny Thursday afternoon, so the vibes were already good and it got even…read morebetter after my first sip of the Spanish latte. I was debating between that and the Mexican sidecar but the barista kindly informed me that the latter was on the sweeter side, so she preferred the Spanish since it was less sweet. I opted for that drink for the same reason and she was right. I also tried the Biscoff latte and I don't know if the syrup is house-made, but it was also good with the right amount of sweetness. It's very cool that they roast their beans in-house, and although I'm no coffee connoisseur, I thought the quality of the espresso was great. The only thing is that all the syrup sat at the bottom, so be sure to mix it in well. There's no indoor seating but plenty of outdoor seating on the turf to sit and relax.

This spot was soo good! I got their Pandan and Palm Sugar, which was the perfect amount of…read moreearthiness + sweet + coffee. One of the best Pandan drinks I've ever had. There is a lot of seating outside in this area, which makes it nice for a casual hang out. Also ample parking as their parking lot in this plaza is huge!