After seeing the reviews, I had to write my own to defend this great store. Yes, it's called Monte Dollar and some items are not a dollar. I believe this to help benefit the customer. For example, look at the 99 cents they no longer offer just items that cost 99 cents. It's also due to the economy, it's hard to offer quality items that customers want to buy for 99 cents. I also read reviews on the narrow aisle, but I went last week and was surprised of the space. Myself and another gentleman were able to walk through the aisle shoulder to shoulder. Some reviews stated about the how disorganized this place was, but that usually happens when they receive a new shipmemt of stuff and they're reorganizing their racks. This store has slowly been improving. They added a second cash register a couple months ago. My last experience was great. I was waiting in line and the cashier came and told me she would take me. I will continue coming here for their closeness to my house and their cheap prices. read more

Purchased two jogging pants. One for my daughter and one for myself when I got to my home my daughter didn't like it and I opened the package. Didn't like the material part of the legs were made of. I brought them back to the store right away for a refund. They would only give me back store credit. And the credit needs to be used in 5 days or you loose it. Wow what a rip off. I already purchased close to $200 worth of items tho day. I don't need anything else for several months less alone in 5 days!!! Horrible only 5 days to use it! read more

This is where I like to purchase hair dye .. I mean unbelievable prices on box dyes, affordable makeup and otherworldly deals on unique salvadoreña galettes and snacks .. When visiting here I find myself often treated kindly and respectfully. read more

This is the one dollar store that I've found that sells 2.99 shirts like Nike, adidas, pumas etc. I know they are probably fake but the shirts are still pretty good quality! The store itself is pretty dirty and they were playing music on the intercom that was really scratchy to the point it became annoying. I'd come here to buy the clothes otherwise 99 cent store is more ideal. read more

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Wide selection of different items at a great value I go there all the time. But since it's in a shopping area parking close is sometimes difficult. And service is great! read more

Always stop by here when in LA. Hair dye walmart $6, Monte dollar $2.50. Folding chair chair $20 vs Monte dollar $6. They not only have standard 99 cent store type stuff but random clothes and shoes in rotation. Batteries are still 99 cents vs 1.25 (dollar tree) vs 1.75 (daiso) read more

Update with my 1st experience. Brush cost $3.99. But was not label with the price. When they scan or enter the price, you are unable to see what they are charging you. By the time you pay, and look at the receipt. Is NO refund. Exchange only! When you go into a dollar store. You will assume everything is a dollar , unless they have a price labeled to let the customer know is over a dollar. Twice I've been there is the Hispanic lady at the register by the makeup section. read more

Monte Dollar - Discount Store Near Me - El Monte, California

I really like this discount store go there for make up mainly , but always walk out with more that i planned too, cashhier was very sweet my only complaint is they cant be reached by phone.. i was there yeaterday and when i pulled out my wallet and all my cards fell out , im missing a debit card and want to know if its there...but they dont answer so ill have to go in person... read more

The Staff here is Very Nice and Helpful The Prices are Reasonable and Inexpensive .They Have a Nice Choice of Products in Stock to Choose From read more

This store should be ashamed of themselves. They are selling Lysol cans for $14.99. That's crazy i am going to report them read more

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I did not know the name of the cashier who worked tonight (2/26) but she was really rude and didn't know anything about basic communication with the customer. I was a cashier before and I know how hard it is sometime but girl you should never give that attitude to your customers. Leave your stress or racist at home so you can treat everyone equally. read more

I literally thought this was like a 99 cent or Dollar tree. But it turns out, its just a ghetto version of 99 cents/ Dollar tree. I mean if you're gonna name your store "Monte Dollar" at least sell your products for a dollar. I encountered products that were 3-5 bucks. I wanted to buy cat food, and 99 cent sold the same brands but they sold theirs for 3 bucks. LOL. Like really. The aisle were so small. Its hard for even two people to walk through it. Super disorganize. The people who were at the cashiers were so annoying and intimidating. I could NOT shop in that store without their eyeballs eyeing me across the whole friggin' store! Leave a customer at peace! read more

Love this little shop! Got some new adidas sweat pants and hoodie from here thanks to babe, dude for the price they look very legit!! Lots of cool items for the low!! read more

This store is pretty great. When the kids have a project due for school and we need to get materials I come here to grab what they need. This store is jammed packed with goodies! Sure a few things are over a dollar but if its not a legit 99 cents store than you cant argue that theyll sell things that are jus a few bucks more, but still inexpensive. Which is cool cuz sometimes you find things you don't usually find at a 99 cents store. A yelper mentioned that this place is disorganized. Imma comment that that's a false accusation. The only time I've seen this disorganized is when they're doing their job by trying to put in new merchandise. Other than that the aisles are a bit tight but not so much, and the only downside is that the cashier does keep an eye on you. Which is annoying. That's why I'm rating them at 4 stars. You just gotta mind your business and forget about it but when you pay their always polite and grateful that you shopped at their store which is funny. read more

I went there today the worker was being rude and mean I didn't feel comfortable there everything is expensive the worker was not being nice

I was at the location on N. Peck Road, I purchased many different item. I have In my basket four tube of Crest Gum & sensitivity protection toothpaste for price labeled as a dollars each tube. cashier clerk charged 6 tubes of Crest toothpaste and out of 6 there are two called Crest Gum & Sensitivity protection toothpaste charged at the price of $4.98 plus tax and the 4 other called Crest toothpaste without particular use or flavor for $4.00 plus tax. I have no idea how cashier could able to do such things. I try to make complaints regarding the above matters. I called phone number listed on receipt so many time today which is dated June 05, 2021 and so one bother to answer the called than my call automatically go to fax machine. I am being charged more than what I have. I am very upset when I go through my purchased items and checked upon receipt. I could not believe myself how such things could happened. I hope store manager could seriously resolve my matters. read more

Monte Dollar - Discount Store Near Me - El Monte, California

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One star only because I can not make a 0 star review ......... I was shopping there I had my 2 year old child and my son asked me to go restroom and I asked a lady there she said ask the front lady I went there and she said NO IS NOT FOR COSTUMERS I told her that my little one really needed to use the restroom she still did not care and said NO AGAIN NO RESTROOM SO SHE IGNORED ME I HAD TO LEAVE and I never shop to this place again plus they take to long at the cash register .......I don't recommend this place ........ read more

First of all let me start with the cashiers they are very rude i think they must think they are the owners if the store. They always give u attitude when u ask them something their store policy is no money back but i think if they mess up and charge u for something that wasn't even in your basket they should be able to give u your money back for their mistake. I bought a couple of essentials and i clearly had only 5 things in my basket when i seen what they had charged me for i told the cashier i don't have this item mind u i hadn't even walked off all she said i cant give u your money back only store credit i didn't want store credit i simply wanted my money back she got all mad and she said u get store credit or u don't get nothing. Had to get something else that i didn't want just cuz they fucked up. read more

THIS PLACE HAS A RUDE SERVICE!!! Starting with some of the employees you ask them a question and they don't even look at you prices too high even when products I seen on the swapt meet or the 99 cent store for cheap I also agree with some of the yelpers people on the comments the only thing I go for is for something I need when I'm in the hurry and in the area but other then that I hardly go there. This place does not deserve a star read more

I love Monte Dollar you can find pretty much anything! All craft stuff is super cheap and most party supplies are only a dollar. I wish they carried more make up their stock is always really low. read more

This is not a Dollar tree. This is just a quick grab whatnot shop. Prices are usually under $5, but you are better off going to the 99 cent store. The only good thing about this place is there is a huge selection of gift wrap/bags that you might not find elsewhere. Not bad if you just don't want to go anywhere else. read more

Today was my first time at this store and everything seemed okay until I got home and checked my receipt and noticed I was charged $6 extra for an item I did not purchase. I tried to call the store to ask if I could get my money back or get credit for those $6 but after reading all these review I now know that won't be happening. Even though it's just $6, to me, an average person trying to make it to ends meet, that is a lot of money. read more

Even tho this store is pretty small but it carries the basic necessities. You can always call to ask if they carry the item you want before coming here. Came here yesterday and the customer service was great!!! read more

Not a real dollar store but they do have good stuff, the person at the cash register was not friendly she seems she was not happy to be working, other then that I will go again. read more

Went to shop there on Sunday(12/10/17) around 6:00pm with my 2-year old son and my 5 months old daughter. Both of them were sleeping. So I went inside with a double stroller. I had to hold My son cuz he was sleeping can't sit him down on the stroller. When i was about to check out after I finished shopping the cashier said the stroller doesn't fit there. She told me to wait there at the cosmetic aisle. But I went to check it has way enough space to fit a stroller! But I didn't say nothing just wait. When it's my turn to check out I start to take out all the stuff from the stroller.She said that you can't put your stuff in your stroller!! You have to bring a basket with you. I said I was carrying my son. He was sleeping. Then she said the stroller is not allowed inside the store!! Bullshit!!At the mean time she start to keep looking at the stroller to see if I hide something!! WTF!! Are you treating your customers as thieves?!! Is there any notice or sign on the door or the window says no stroller inside?! Of course no!! Cuz it's not right!! I'll definitely go there again with my stroller!! Go ahead to kick me out!! read more

I have never been to the store but I planned to visit to find things for parties. The store is an hour and a half from me, and after reading all the reviews from yelpers I'm thinking I don't even want to waste my time. I refuse to drive an hour and a half and have to encounter rude behavior and poor customer service!! read more

one time i went as 7 year old i they are so nice they give homeless cloths and some food . my mom is freand's with a lady there so i always get to go my faverite thing to buy is spicy noddels and mochi and jappeness snacks . but the thing i hate is that last time i went like on christmas sis that one lady was rude to me and since i am 10 it hurt and she rolled the eyes on me read more

Absolutely love this store. They have almost everything. It's one of those stores you go to before you go anywhere else to see if they have it first. I always come out with a smile. The cashier's are always so sweet its a shame that everyone rants and raves to them about prices being more than a dollar...all in all great store and great people horrible. read more

Cashiers here are horrible I've been at the register with two different people and they were both complete a-holes one completely ignored me to talk to the security guard and the other looked annoyed when I asked for prices on the shopkins behind her only if completely and totally necessary will I be going back read more

I went today like everyday to the store cuz im a good customer i bought some chocolates but i opened them up to eat one and were expired they werent even the usual color the chocolates are they looked disgusting i wanted to exchange them for another pack cuz i obviously wont eat them but they told me i couldn't i wasnt even asking for my money back just to get a different pack how rude and stupid im paying for those chocolates i wasnt stealing they refused to just exchange the package for a new and fresh one sorry they lost an every day customer! read more

I went to visit my mom on Sunday, we decided to go to monte dollar to get a few essentials that I needed, mind that I don't live in El Monte but in Rowland heights. I get to the cashiers and they take my debit card takes at least a whole 2 minutes for it to say approve on the pin pad when the receipt prints out is says error, or thats what the cashier said I asked to do it again because I know it shouldn't get denied. I decide to check my online bank statement to make sure it didn't go through, I never do this but it just didn't seem right that it said approve and then it said error. when I check there is was they had charged me, lady didn't want to give me my items that obviously they charged for she said I had to wait for the owner to be there to refund me my money. I didn't want money back just my items, she said I had to purchase them again in order for me to take them cuz on there end it didn't go through. long story short I have to go out of my way to drive 25 miles to get my 6$ dollars back. so unprofessional and they no nothing about customer service read more