Patty was our waitress gave great service & the Best Menudo ever I totally recommend this place, I will definitely come back .. read more

Mr. Menudo - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

They sat my family and me down. We waited over 30 minutes to take our orders why because I told a waiter I'm ready. Maybe like 15 minutes they brought our food and they took over an hour to see how we're doing. Dammit their food is great but the ladies there working waiter need improvement . My table was ignored. Clean they were more focus on the cleaning than the customers. I don't know if I ever want to return. read more

Wasn't able to do google review as recommended on the bill. Hope management sees this. 11/29/25 8:15am Marta was a great server. Friendly and organic. The restaurant was unprofessional in opening at 8:10am. Disservice to your patrons. The lady that opened doors had an ugly attitude and didn't apologize for late opening or even fake it. Walks around restaurant with no smile like most employees here. How tacky, she took lady's Starbucks bcs I guess outside drinks aren't allowed? Folks spent a ton at this place and it was only a Starbucks. For as much makeup these ladies wear they can crack a smile. Seems like outside appearance is in detail but not in friendliness. I do have to say, the person that drops off food was friendly. Not server but I guess her role is that. To drop off food. $5 cafe de olla and no refills? Not sure if I'm ever really coming back. Everything is some type of charge. The folks that walk around to see if anything bad is going on(that's the vibe they give) is a horrible detail restaurant allows. SMILE and ASK how people are doing. Be kind. Open doors a few minutes early. You are charging a bundle, make sure your customer service matches it. And get rid of that lady that acts high and mighty that opened doors had today. One more thing, when given menus, rest had just opened we asked for water, that lady said it would be a few mins. How is that? Lazy and rude. Not sure what management is thinking, refresh and train your staff. Also, coffee wasn't really hot. Not good This is lady that walked around no smile around restaurant. It's in my pics. read more

Mr. Menudo - Glad I found this pic on other reviews. This is the rude lady that talked to us like if we were children this morning 11/29/25. - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Went to place Saturday afternoon around 4pm and let me tell you guys THIS IS NOT the spot to eat in my experience. There was about four other tables besides ours. We were told we could sit any where as I walked to the back to sit there the greeter tells me oh not there that section is closed so I asked why did you say sit anywhere then? So then I sat one table away from there. We started to order, we order a torta, three tamales and two menudos, I asked for the pata to be on the side and she stated it would cost extra if I got it on the side instead of in the menudo... so now I'm think wth heaven forbid ya have to wash an extra place. My friend ordered the large plus the nerve that was extra as well sadly it was like three small pieces for I believe an extra $5.99 Food came out all together all thou we asked for the tamales to be the appetizer first: the tamales in my opinion had good filling however it was 3/4 masa and about 1/4 meat the torta was also good no complains Now the Menudo: Unfortunately in my opinion as I leaned over to smell the menudo it completely smelled like and like it was going bad, I assumed they did not clean the menudo correctly. I taste to my menudo was even worse. So I left it on the table after that Got home around 45 minutes to an hour later n my stomach was in a lot a pain and my roommate headed straight to the restroom WE WILL NOT BE GOING BACK, I speak from my expierence and my expierence only since everyone else expierences things differently read more

Mr. Menudo - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

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Went to Mr. Menudo at West Covina, bought a grande menudo with pata.. I'm so disappointed the container had mostly pata and no meat. Over price for what they serve. read more

Man, Mr. Menudo don't play around. Walked in thinkin' I was just gon' get a lil' soup, but nah, they served me a whole healing session in a bowl. The broth was deep, rich, and spicy like abuelita been stirrin' it with love all night. That tripe? Tender, clean, no funky vibes just melt-in-yo-mouth goodness. Hominy was hittin' too, fat and chewy, soakin' up all the flavor like it owed rent. Hit it with some lime, onion, and oregano, and boyyy that bowl turned into a fiesta. Had me sittin' there like, "Damn, I need a second round." Plus, it's the type of food that'll cure a hangover, fix a bad mood, and maybe even bring back your ex if you let her taste it. The service was great. all tho i will say to sit down and eat was packed but take out was easy peasy!!!!! Straight up, if you want real deal menudo that slap harder than Sunday morning church shoes, Mr. Menudo is the spot. read more

Really bad service. It always happens when it's take out. I asked for the Pata on the side and yes I got charged extra. For some reason I ended up with two patas one in my menudo order and one on the side. Food is good it's just the workers expect a Tip when it's carry out. Am already paying extra for my order and to still get manage to get it wrong. And they still expect a tip, don't think so. Fat inside with the menudo. they need to work with the old lady up front to order and put in the right order. And cooks need to not be giving too much fat and ask before they serve two Patas. Unless they got no brains am sorry but I got it from my wife I spent total of $38 for two patas and chilaquiles. Not worth it. read more

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I found this on TikTok looking for new exciting restaurants in Downey. I am a big fan of Chilaquiles so we got in the car and drove right over. Everything was completely authentic. As soon as we sat at our table, they give us chips and salsa plus a side platter with onions, cilantro, and lemon so you can make your salsa exactly how you like it. I absolutely love that. My food was delicious. I really wanted to try. Café de la olla. But I decided to save it for a girls breakfast, . Yummy ! So next time you decide to come to the Beverly Hills and Latinos Downey, California, don't forget to stop by Mr. Menudo and try some of their delicious Chilaquiles. read more

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Visited for first time! Enjoyed the ambiance, the yummy menudo, and the service was in itself, its own marvelous experience. Was great! Bowl of menudo was great size and so clean and no oily surface on it! Great! read more

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Carmen was an amazing server and took care of our party as a first time visitor! The menudo with nervio and pata was delicious! Highly recommend. Great ambiance and good energy. read more

Food- is okay. But I won't be on the long line to eat & spend for how much I spent. The salsa is the BEST by the way. Service- excellent. Ambiance- good. For how much I pay I won't be back soon. Thank you for the experienced. And the excellent service. read more

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Carmen was are waitress she was amazing. First time here and Mr.Menudo didn't disappoint Carmen service was on point friendly and full of joy and energy. We love her. Amazing and thank you for your amazing food and service read more

My mother and I ordered a 32 oz menudo, a chicken tamale with green salsa and a birria torta. she rated the menudo a 6/10 & said it could've had a little bit more flavor and maybe some more spices to knock off the smell. Second, The chicken tamale was not good 0.5/5, it had a good amount of chicken, in the menu, it says it's a green salsa chicken tamale, and it had a little too no green salsa at all so it was just pure white chicken meat. And last but not least, the birria torta had a good amount of meat on it, but had no consomé and the meat had no flavor what's so ever , in the case just call it a meat torta instead of birria . They got to learn from teddys red taco. read more

First time and Mr. Menudo here in Paramont, I try the gorditas a birria Asada gordita. It was good. My Wife had Menudo and it was very good. I will come back again and I want to try the menu I recommended read more

Mr. Menudo - Gorditas are about 5.99,699 - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Very disappointed with my Carne Asada burrito I ordered today it had more rice than anything no flavor whatsoever and the price is crazy for something so bad it was almost 20 dollars I do not recommend this place for burritos read more

Mr. Menudo - Asada burrito with no flavor more rice than anything - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Heard a lot about Mr menudo. Service was good food came quick. Love the concha with coffee but I was here for the menudo. I'm big on Menudo and I feel that this Menudo was one big can of Juanita's Menudo. Super greasy. I've had better menudo elsewhere only came here because my other spot was closed. I always finish the everything in the bowl this time I left it half way. The ambiance was good with the music. But please make some better menudo. It feels like it came pre made and they just heat it up. Tortillas were a little cold too. Regular coffee 3.99 mid af read more

Food is aways very good. You can tell its made with some special care. I love the Menudo, best ive had in a long time. Waitresses ive had have been very nice and helpful. You guys need to get a bigger place. Trust me if you build it they will come. Keep up the good work!!! read more

I'll go easy on the menudo man (mr menudo). Went there for the first time. Never going back! Spent $36.00 for lunch I could have had a better meal somewhere else. Service 2 stars Restaurant 3 stars Food 0 stars read more

The food is amazing and so delicious and to top it off to make the experience even better was our server, Diana! She was very attentive and on it! She had great costumer service and would want her for the next time when we come back with family! Thank you again Diana! read more

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Super unhappy with my experience. I placed an order to go inside the restaurant. Paid an extra $4.99 for nervio and an extra dollar for the pata on the side. Long story short, I got home and opened the menudo to find none of the nervio or pata that I paid for. This is horribly unprofessional. I paid $31.87 for a menudo that didn't even have what I paid for. Never coming back. read more

I been to the Compton food truck before and menudo was perfect , I heard Mr.Menudo had opened a dine in location near by, I walked in to place an order for take out, everyone was very polite and extremely welcoming, my only biggest complaint is ....... WHY WAS THE MENUDO THAT STINKY !! I'm sorry but it smelled so nasty !! I ordered two bowls for take out, both were so smelly my friend and I threw them out , I was so upset drove from Downey out Chino and to surprise my friend with menudo. I wish I had called Mr.Menudo read more

First eating from this establishment. The only reason I left a low rating was there was a gross piece of fat or something in it which grossed me out. Other than that it was quite yummy. Price might be considered a bit high. read more

Mr. Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

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Me and my family really enjoyed this place Michelada were bomb they bring you a bread to start off quesa birrias good menudo was not great but good overall service a little slow but it was pretty busy and price for 6 came a little over 100 dollars so not bad at all read more

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My mom wanted to come here so we go and the wait was 1 1/2hrs!!!! That's way too long for me but since my mom wanted this we waited in the car. Finally we get seated and they gave us chips and salsa.. the salsa was good. I ordered a green pork tamale and a red one. They were both just a tad dry but they had decent flavor. I also ordered the chilaquiles trio but I didn't want the birria. The waitress said there are no substitutions so I would need to pay for a different protein. Whatever, I wanted carne asada so I paid for it. Once the food came I was highly disappointed. The green enchiladas had good flavor but they didn't pair well together and the red chilaquiles didn't have much flavor and the asada was dry overcooked w no flavor. We ran out of salsa to go with our chips and so I asked for more and they said that was a fee. My mom asked for water with lemon and the waitress pointed at the limes on the table. Not the same thing. I wouldn't come back and wait in that line for bland food and charge on everything. Oh and there's no refills on agua Frescas read more

I'm giving this place 3 stars because the service was great. Diana was our server and was on top of it and was a real sweetheart. As far as the food, wasn't impressed. My father in law liked his menudo but honestly it lacked flavor and the chilaquiles I ordered were not good at all. Tasted like canned salsa. read more

place it was very crowed , when I walked in and I saw the portion of menudo served on the plates I got a good impression , then I proceed to order a LARGE MENUDO to go since the dining room was full. But as soon as they give me the order I get dissapointed with the size of the container even worse when I get home and I find out it was a few pieces of menudo and the rest a bunch of hominy . for $23 bucks it's a ripoff ! Never again folks and I'll make sure to tell my family and friends as well . NOT WORTH THE WAITING AND DRIVING of 18 Miles , seriously . read more

Came here on Easter Sunday at 8:30am and it was already packed. We got seated in about 20 min and had a really nice server. She was attentive and her attitude was so nice. We would ask her for more tortillas salsa and never complained how many times we asked. The only thing is they charge for everything here. lol. More tortillas and salsa for the chips was an extra charge. The menudo was really good and had to take the rest home. Will definitely be coming back. read more

Mr. Menudo - Yummy menudo. - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

The thing that they're most popular for, the Menudo, was disgusting. Strong smell as if they didn't wash it good enough. Taste was horrible. Chilaquiles were also not to good. Service was ok. Best thing was the bolillo and my coke. Highly overpriced and overrated. Never coming back. ONE and DONE!!!! read more

Yeah 3 stars is about right. It wasn't horrible but I've definitely had waaaay better and cheaper. With the name Mr. Menudo you'd expect to be blown away. read more

Leslie was great, Great customer service, Excellent food, amazing very neat beautiful place , and food was fire! Best menudo and short rib chilaquiles is awesome! read more

First and foremost, We were recommended solely because of the food. And I must say, the food is absolutely delicious. Gotta give credit where credit is due for sure!! Service; well the service is unfortunately lacking. It's bad, we have been back three times thinking maybe it was maybe just us. Unfortunately the third experience was just as bad. And it's not just us, the customers who sat next to us those three visits, also were having trouble. They seat you down and take forever to get to you. They don't even offer water if they know it's going to be a while to attend to you. And when they finally do. They can't seem to get tables orders right! We got other customers order, they were getting our order. The waitresses were always confused on all three visits. The lady manager who always stands by the register simply stands there looking around. And it's very apparent that waitresses are always confused. She doesn't step up to help customers waiting for to long. Obviously the employees are overwhelmed. It's for one reason...the food is great and the demand is high. So maybe she needs to have a better system, just saying. Standing back there doesn't help her boss at all. When I saw they only had a 3 star rating. I was disappointed yet not surprised. I thought it was only us. I really hope Mr. Menudo actually reads the reviews. The ambience is ok, I mean they are blessed that they are extremely busy because they make delicious and authentic food. So expect long waits and a busy atmosphere. Which is good and I am happy for them. The service needs improvement so expect that. It would be much better if you could enjoy great food with great service.....otherwise the food is absolutely delicious and I highly recommend that. read more

Great Menudo, Worth the Wait! If you're craving authentic menudo, Mr. Menudo in Downey is a good option! Be prepared for a wait, especially on weekends--I've waited up to an hour, but it's absolutely worth it. The menudo is flavorful and rich, just like you'd hope. And if you're a fan of micheladas, you're in luck--they pair perfectly with the menudo! The ambience was pretty cool, everyone was very friendly and making the best of the rush. The service can be a bit slow due to the crowd, but the food more than makes up for it. I definitely recommend coming with patience and an empty stomach! read more

Mr. Menudo - Menudo time! - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Food was very good. I really like it, Service was great Carmen was very helpful and pleasant. Ambiance was nice, just the music was bit too laud. Otherwise for me 10 out of 10 definitely come back with the family read more

Mr. Menudo - Large Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Just went this morning after waiting awhile to check it out. Had a HUGE bowl of menudo that tasted awesome. The menu distracted me because everything looks so good. Definitely going back for the next month to try everything. read more

How exciting to be here for the first brick and Mortar full service Mr. Menudo restaurant. I have followed Mr.Menudo from its humble beginnings in the city of Compton as a street food vendor . Seen the evolution of this iconic brand go to to east LA and then Bellflower . But, it's Finally in Downey and the community is so excited . Ambiance- well as the second customer to walk in the space is spacious and extremely clean with great music . The decor is simple but elegant and nice staying true to a sit down restaurant . Service - extremely attentive staff and well staffed. Surprisingly they knew the menu well and even made suggestions . Food- now this is why this place stands out from so many menudo spots in LA . It's not only made fresh daily but it's simply the best menudo in California that I've ever had and trust me as a foodie I've tried tons of menudos. I had a menudo grande with pata and grano. But they can make it anyway you want . I also had a must try and high recommend Guajolotongo . Which is a tamal and chilaquiles that is a Mexican delicacy . They serve tacos , burritos , birria and the best tamales . They have a great assortment of food . Plus they have delicious micheladas and good assortment of beer (Para curar la cruda). Overall I highly recommend this place if you want great tasting Menudo and MEXICAN FOOD! read more

Mr. Menudo - Best Menudo con pata - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

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I was getting ready to walk out. Service was horrible, I waited almost 16 minutes for my utensils and that flagging a waitress. Not organized and to top it all off the food is not all that great. read more

I've been here twice on Sunday's. Parking is limited and there's street parking. First time we waited was 45mins and second time was 1hr. I don't have a problem waiting in most cases. Both times we were seated it takes at least 20mins or so to get your food. Few tips. Know what you want to order BEFORE being seated so you can order your food right away and lay off the chips and salsas! Here's what we ordered: Menudo - 4/5 Carne En Su Jugo - 5/5 Chilaquiles Red Carne Asada - 4/5 Mr. Menudo Chilaquiles - 3/5 - the meat is MEH The tortillas are handmade! If you want extra it's a charge. Overall, food came out hot and fresh! Staff are all kind and attentive. read more

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The carne asada burrito had dry tough meat. Tasted old. If u want menudo its good. Skip the carne asada.

get better service it literally took 3 hours to get in and they called ten people before me and my family it's so ridiculous and one of the works was lazy and didn't even bother to find me and my family read more

Stopped here on a whim on a Saturday and as expected, there was a wait to be seated. We waited around 30 min to be seated. Keep an eye on your place in line as I noticed some people were seated before us that arrived after us. No biggie as we were in no rush but I can see where this ca be an issue. The ambience is ok. Nothing special just an old restaurant repurposed. Music was good not too loud but you can enjoy it. Now the food, we ordered menudo, carne en su hugo, and chilaquiles trio. Menudo was good, I can say I will be coming back for it. The large is LARGE! It's a huge bowl. You order the menudo which is just the meat and broth. You can add hominy, nervios, and pata. Of coarse they charge you for the additions. The broth was good, not too rich and didn't taste "dirty" if you know what I mean. You get sides of onion, cilantro, & lemon. There is also oregano and chile on the table for your liking. Now I will say that it was mi second time here and it was better the second time around. I was disappointed the first time but could not base it on first impression . I had to try it again and they did not disappoint. The price is above what I would consider reasonable, but what isn't expensive anymore! Wife ordered carne en su jugo and it was a big surprise for me. I will be ordering this next time I go. It was a very flavorful dish. Really opened my taste buds. I recommend you try this also. The chilaquiles trio was also very good. Huge portion and very tasty. My son could not finish the dish. It's enough for 2 people. Over all I give it a 5 because it's checks all boxes in regard to being good menudo you can go out and get. And they have many other options for those you bring that are not menudo eaters. read more

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