The food was sooo flavorful and delicious! The servers and hosts were also so nice and:) Yoanna was our main server and she was so attentive and kind also they sang someone happy birthday and it was so cool and nice 10/10 read more

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

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Wow, smell the menudo. They don't wash it good. It smells so bad I wont go again I bought a menudo to go and when I open up the lid at home, it smells so bad. I couldn't even eat it because the smell was so strong. I love Menudo and I cook Menudo and I definitely know Menudo. you have to wash really good in this place smells so nasty. I will not go again. read more

Dear Mr. Menudo, I am writing to express my disappointment regarding our recent experience at your Downey location. My party of nine visited your restaurant to celebrate my father's birthday. Unfortunately, we waited approximately two hours to be seated. While I understand that restaurants can experience busy periods, the lack of communication from staff throughout the wait was extremely concerning. We were not provided with clear updates or realistic expectations regarding when we would be seated.What made the situation even more difficult was that my father is disabled. Having him wait for such a long period, especially on his birthday, was both frustrating and disappointing. The wait became so excessive that other customers began expressing sympathy for our situation. Several people commented on how long we had been waiting and felt bad that our family, including my disabled father, was still waiting to be seated. It was embarrassing and disheartening that the circumstances had become so noticeable to other guests. Unfortunately, the problems continued after we were seated. Several of our orders were incorrect, and our table was not provided with enough utensils for everyone in our party. In addition, after waiting two hours, a staff member greeted us by saying, "Finally, you got seated." Rather than acknowledging the inconvenience we had experienced or offering an apology, the comment came across as dismissive and unprofessional. Another concern was that staff began vacuuming around our table while we were still dining. This created an uncomfortable atmosphere and made us feel rushed during what was supposed to be a special family celebration. What should have been a memorable birthday dinner for my father became a disappointing experience for our entire family. Between the excessive wait time, lack of communication, incorrect orders, insufficient utensils, the insensitive remark from a staff member, housekeeping activities taking place around guests who were still eating, and the fact that other customers felt compelled to express sympathy for our situation, the overall experience fell far below expectations. I hope you will review this matter and take appropriate steps to improve guest communication, staff professionalism, and customer service standards. I would appreciate a response regarding read more

Today is my birthday my ask where you like to have breakfast I told her a place that serve menudo but a friend of told me a place in Downey serve Menudo and Mexican cuisine called Mr Menudo official in Downey. We drove to Downey right away the parking lot is fully and we notice a crowed waiting outside of the restaurant. We found parking then we went in to put my name on the list,the hostess say will take 30 minutes away we're surprise how pack the restaurant full of people enjoying their meal and especially their big bowl freshly made menudo in the morning and Mexican tradition. After the 30 minutes finally we're seated in a very tight environment people enjoy their meal in this crazy environment but everyone is have their breakfast in the morning. The hostess hand us the menu and getting our drinks we order Cafe de Olla a traditional Mexican coffee blend with cinnamon and piloncillo it's Mexican raw sugar. We're looking at the menu everything look so good but we look around the people their meal looks so delicious and big portions We decided to order my wife order the Nepal with eggs plate comes with potatoes and rice and bean. I order a big bowl of freshly made menudo comes with a basket of corn tortillas and we order a side of guacamole. The waitess brought us our Cafe de Olla and mimi concha Mexican sweet bread and chips and salsa We looking around the restaurant,we notice people enjoying their breakfast and the staff is keeping themselves busy and make the people happy. Finally they brought our meal it looks so good. My bowl of menudo was steaming warm coming from the kitchen they so brought complimentary onion,lime and cilantro company with menudo. I add it the onoin,lime and cilantro to my bowl of menudo it tasted so good like home cooking from my mom and grandma from Mexico. The broth is was rich wirh flavor and red from the chiles they us in the broth. Adding the tortilla in the menudo will bring flavor and another level of enjoyment of the menudo that kept you full a d happy for the day. My wife like her nopals with eggs but she it need little more season and onion to bring the meal more savorying to the plate. Overall we enjoy the food at Mr.Menudo very much we need to come back with family and friends. read more

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Food was on point!!!! Large bowl filled to the rim.10/10 Service was good because it was crowded. There are a lot of moving parts. But our server was for the most part polite and friendly. 8/10 There's a bit of a wait to get in but worth the wait. Our food came to our table pippin hot. We started to eat as soon as it got on the table so I didn't take any pics you'll just have to take my word for it. The ambiance was excellent !! I would gladly recommend this establishment. 9/10 overall read more

Mr. Menudo 12215 Paramount Blvd Downey, California 90242 (562) 291-2446 Menudo con pata here isn't just food--it's terapia cultural. One spoonful and you're back to cuando la vida iba más despacio: Sundays were sacred, la cruda was respected, and nobody rushed you. This is caldo con memoria. The kind of menudo that makes you pause and say, "Así sí se come." This broth is rich, comforting, and unapologetically traditional--no shortcuts, no gimmicks, no Instagram tricks. The pata is perfect, the texture is on point, and the flavor te abraza el alma. Eating here feels like rewinding life to cuando las pláticas eran largas, the compas were close, and another bowl solved most problems. Life moves fast, people come and go--but this menudo stays solid. For the sabor, the nostalgia, and the reminder that comida bien hecha todavía existe. Altamente recomendado. Jordan read more

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Stopped in on Wednesday morning no wait time which was great. We we lucky enough to have senora Carmen to wait on us. Senora Carmen was amazing smiled the whole time. We placed our order. Our food arrived promptly and was delicious. Senora Carmen checked on us a few times to see if we needed anything else or if we had any issues. Happily to report the menudo was fantastic. The queso bierria tacos were exceptional. I've been by on the weekend and the line is out the door. Absolutely worth the wait. So sorry no photos to post believe me you won't be disappointed with the food or the service.the restaurant was nice and clean. Wish there was more than one restroom. Great job senora Carmencita read more

My rating is based on my to go order. I saw the menu has way more than menudo so I will Definitely go back to try more. This is based on the menudo and I definitely enjoyed it! I've tried a few menudos before and this is probably one of my favorites so far. I love the pata with it too. Heads up: the wait is long. There was at least 10 parties waiting when I picked up on a Tuesday morning but it was a holiday so that made a difference too. The place is not that big either so it doesn't fit too many people. I know they have more locations but this is the only one I've tried. Will be back for more! read more

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

My husband ordered the large menudo with pata and nervio (nervio was $5.99 extra) He said it was insipid, or tasteless. He added chili flakes and other condiments provided, but it just wasn't good. I ordered a gordita de chicharrón. The sauce and chicharron were ok, it had very little beans and the sough was hard. As the say in Mexico, "el cocinero no tiene sazón" The saying "el cocinero no tiene sazón" literally means "the cook has no seasoning," but figuratively it means the person cooking lacks the natural touch, flair, or talent to make food taste truly delicious. The café de olla was good, but ny agua de piña tasted like from powder mix and I was told it was made there. Lastly, the music is TOO HIGH. It was difficult to hear the waiter and could not have a conversation. Service was excellent! read more

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It was so good been craving menudo and my friend invited me it was not that much of a wait for us two so that was awesome and memo was pretty nice as a server the only down side is the cafe de olla is not refillable and if it's ice it's more ice than coffee but none the less was amazing and thankfully my bowl did not smell like how menudo smells so definitely will be returning thank you memo read more

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

This is Mr Menudo!! The menudo is on point, the broth is full of flavor the meat is tender and the best foot/pata ever!! FYI not spicy for you Nopale posers!! . Sunday I gave into my inner and outer fat girl. I ordered a chico menudito, huevos rancheros( they came with one red and one green sauce covered eggs on a crunchy tortilla) and a few tamales( they really needed the salsa they came with) for the table! I paired it with the Hibiscus drink(not overly sweet) yummy!! I loved everything down to the two big bites I took of my husband's concha that came with his coffee. Hehe. My husband and friend Gigi had the large menudo and sampled the rest. Truly a treat! I want to give a shoutout to Alexa! Our Amazing host, Cireil our assume and attentive server, and let's not forget Jonathan! He made sure our cups runnith over! . The place was alive with families and friends enjoying their breakfast it was a symphony of spoons in the bowl and coffee sipping that cannot be ignored. I recommend Mr Menudo and promise to return . Housekeeping items. Arrive early,after 8:30am expect a quick 30 minute wait they will you when your table is ready . Parking is tight but spaces are opening all the time. Be smart eat, pay your check and keep it moving. Anyone needs to eat! read more

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After a long and heavy day of drinking on July 4th, I needed something in my system to begin my journey on the road to recovery. Not that I was struggling or anything despite drinking enough to toe the line of blacking out, but a little food in the system never hurt. Anyway, a friend of mine lives down the street and had been talking about how Mr. Menudo is known for *drum roll* menudo. While I know what menudo is (and has in it a.k.a. offal), I've never had menudo before, but it sounded exactly like what I needed. It was about 8:30 AM and the place was already very lively. We were able to be sat immediately and ordered a big bowl of menudo and a short rib chilaquiles plate. First order of business was the menudo. I fixed up a bowl for myself and couldn't wait to dive in. A hot, hearty bowl of a nice red and visually appetizing broth, loaded with hominy and beef honeycomb, garnished with onions, cilantro, and a couple wedges of lemon to punch up the brightness and flavor. How could you NOT like this? Naturally me being a spice fiend I had to put in lots of dried chili flakes and a scoop of the chili oil. It was SO GOOD. Personally I loved the beef honeycomb. In Cantonese cuisine, it's a common dish to order at dim sum (breakfast/brunch) and can also be braised with beef too. The chili oil was super delicious and reminded me of Cantonese food again. It's condiment that's ubiquitous at any Cantonese restaurant. I don't think I've ever had a "proper" plate of chilaquiles before. Maybe once before somewhere, but obviously it wasn't memorable enough to want it again. However, the short rib chilaquiles here was addictive. The short rib was perfectly tender with just enough bite to still have shape/texture to it. This was such a good dish full of different textures which I love: Crunchy from the tortilla chips, but also a little soft from the sauce, tender meat, a bite of comforting rice, and perfectly scrambled eggs. I'm very big on bold flavors and this dish checked off every box. Going back to the chili oil, I had to some with every bite. Service was super friendly too! I wish I could be nice that early in the morning. By the time we left, there was already a full house, a wait, and a busy parking lot. They're definitely doing something right here and it shows. I am 100% looking forward to coming back in the near future! read more

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Finally had the chance to try this spot today and most dishes did not disappoint. We tried the chilaquiles rojos, Gorditas, breakfast enchiladas and a breakfast burrito, all dishes were flavorful. However my dad ordered their menudo, this is the dish they are known for it was just ok. When they brought it over to the table it smelled, menudo shouldn't smell if washed correctly. Service here is great, fast and friendly. Our servers Cristian and Martha were both great, kept checking in on us to make sure everything was going well or if anything else was needed. Will definitely come back, many other dishes to try. read more

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Llegamos un jueves exactamente alas 4:57 ya casi para cerrar y Paty la mesera igual nos tendió Fue muy amable y muy atenta Ella hizo nuestra experiencia muy bonita La comida estaba muy buena La michelada estaba muy rica tenía Un rico sabor Vendremos más veces read more

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Checked in, host did state there was a 45 min wait. Waited for an hour to be seated. Customer service was 10/10. Our waiter checked in with us a couple of times. Food overall is ok. The menudo I give it a 8/10 & the Trio Chilaquiles 7/10. If you are leaning more towards a spicy version go ahead & order the green ones . The red ones give more of a tomato paste taste. The horchata is delicious! We also ordered an appetizer "frijoles puercos" 7/10. Overall will be coming back for the agua de Horchata & the Menudo. read more

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Menudo stinks here! As soon as the lady brought my menudo and placed it on the table it gave a harsh nasty smell. I said to myself ok if maybe I add lemon and oregano to the menudo it probably goes away. nope plus I tasted the menudo and the meat had awful taste to it. Like if they didn't wash the meat right.. I asked the lady who was serving us if I can change it and she said why ? And I was honest and nice about and and she was like oh well your the 1st person who has return a menudo and I was like ok well I'm not going to eat it like that and she did exchange it. Also I waited 2hrs for my family of 10 and was only told I was going to have to wait 1 hr FYI they use only 1 big table for party size of 10-12 people read more

Don't trust social media this place total trash for the price small portions and way over priced any mom and pop's restaurants service menudo is better read more

Think this place got too confident in their food truck days and the hype that got them into the brick and mortar; wasn't a fan of their menudo there is nothing that sets it apart and from the reviews I'm not the only one who feels this way. read more

My Husband's first time eating at this place. Very fast service. Flor our server very efficient and pleasant. My husband was very impressed with the quality of food very fresh he had the ribs. My menudo was delicious and plenty. read more

Finally was in the area and stopped by on a Saturday 10:00 am . Parking lot was full, 20 minutes wait but well worth it. Wife and I shared the grande menudo. Grandson just a bean burrito and my daughter , chilaquiles verdes. Everything was a "10" . We couldn't have been more pleased, good food, great service and Bueno Micheladas!! Their portions so large we took home a doggie bag. You won't be disappointed! Oh, and the waitresses, Que bonitas!! read more

Mr. Menudo Oficial - Full parking lot, my family sitting on the tailgate waiting. - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

BEST Menudo!!! We made the drive from San Diego for some good menudo. We were not disappointed! So fresh and delicious. The service was amazing! So attentive and they got people in and seated, the water we got was super nice. The ambiance was amazing! Their AC is full blast so you can enjoy your hot menudo. We definitely will be back and bringing family with us! Come to San Diego Mr Menudo!! read more

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Wow! I got to try this place last Sunday during a cold rainy day and let me just tell you! You gotta try the menudo. Absolutely delicious. I mean come cmon, it's called Mr.Menudo for a reason. I got the small bowl and it was a perfect size but than again I'm a fatty and decided to order a Gordita with Chicharrón on top of my bowl. That was also excellent. Next time, I wanna try the chivo because I like goat lol. But yes, if you're in the area or hesitant to try...don't be. Stop by. Ohhh and I kid you not, it was like less than 5 mins after our waitress ( Carmen) took our order. Our menudo was on the table. I definitely will be back! read more

They serve more than just menudo, they have a full menu. Parking is tight, and the prices are above normal for Mexican food. They have big & small bowls which comes with pata&homony nervio is $4 more, and of course is served with tortillas, salsa, chips & all the menudo mix condiments. Service was fast, polite and with a family ambiance. My first time here was a good experience I'd definitely come back & recommend this place, but don't forget parking is tight and seating is limited due to small restaurant you might find yourself waiting for a table during peak hours especially the weekends. read more

Menudo was delicious, order the large bowl as it is only $2 more than the small! Make sure you arrive on a empty belly and early! Great, friendly, Servers, our server was welcoming, pleasant, polite and on her toes! And Cafe de Olla was very authentic, lead you to an ambiance of sitting at a cafe, where everyone is warm and every one knows each other, sipping their cafecito de ollo. read more

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Absolutely terrible experience at Mr. Menudo on Paramount Blvd. We sat waiting for our food for 45 minutes, only for the staff to finally come over and casually inform us that they completely forgot to enter our meal into the system after we had asked about our food twice. Mistakes happen, but what made it completely unacceptable was the lack of accountability. No apology from management, and they didn't offer any type of compensation, discount, or effort to fix their blunder. Total waste of time and awful customer service. Save your time and go somewhere that values their customers. read more

OMG!!! Such an amazing find. Huge portions. I ordered the Grande con pata. I tried to finish the bowl, but I had to take the rest to go. Amazing service!!! Leslie our server was awesome!!! I will definitely be back... I felt like I got my money's worth!!! Muy Sabroso!! read more

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

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The ambience of this place is pretty small . Not a great experience for the first time . Waited a little over 30 minutes We sat down ordered the couple that was next to us ordered after we did and they got their food before us . We waited a little over 30 minutes for our food once I asked to waitress what was going on they brought out our food a couple minutes later but we didn't even have utensils once again we had to wait . I was really getting frustrated because I seen other people get there food really quick and just had sat down, Anyways the food was okay I don't understand the hype for the menudo it was disgusting even the couple next to us sent back the menudo . This place is hell overpriced would not be coming back here . read more

First time trying out Mr. Menudo. The servings were generous and the flavors were good! The service on the other hand could have been better. Our waitress seemed not personable, she yawned a few times when asking for our order and seemed irritated that we didn't know what we wanted to order. I asked for a cafe de olla and got a regular coffee, we asked if we could get chilaquiles divorciados and she said no! She didn't offer suggestions either, which I did see a chilaquiles plate on the menu with both green and red sauce option after the fact. We asked for napkins multiple times and it took a while to get them. It was not a busy day either. FYI, everything has an extra charge: additional salsa extra, refill of coke was extra, asked for a little extra birria broth and also extra. Overall food was good but don't think I will return. read more

1 Large menudo togo $30.78, nervio is extra. In my opinion I dont feel the portion match the price. Pricey read more

Mr. Menudo Oficial - 1 Large menudo to go $30.78 - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

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The enfrijoladas should not be missed. The menudo speaks for itself and the tacos de tendon

This place serves quality food and the customer service is amazing! We had a party of 10 people and we were able to get a table within 15 minutes. The space is quaint and makes you feel like you're at someone's home. I ordered a regular coffee and the mug was magnificent! The biggest coffee mug and it came with a complimentary pan dulce! So yummy! And the coffee was excellent in flavor and strength. For breakfast I ordered the huevos a la mexicana and my kiddo got huevos con jamon. Each breakfast plate comes with rice, beans, papas and corn tortillas. They even brought complimentary bolillos to the table and they were tasty as well. My friend tried their signature menudo. Although it was high in spice, my friend gave it a 10/10. Just make sure to have some water handy lol. And the staff are wonderful. Everyone is super attentive and friendly and they are always checking in on you to make sure you have everything you need. I highly recommend Mr.Menudo for your family gatherings or any occasion. read more

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Everything was awesome, good portions and very flavorful, the service was outstanding, I will be coming back.

I went there today to enjoy a nice bowl of menudo. So disappointed! Both my sister and I ordered a small menudo. The menudo was so stinky, as soon as they put the bowl on the table the odor was so strong, and it also had very little broth, and when I asked the waitress for more broth she said it would be an extra charge for that! I mean....really! Needless to say I couldn't eat it, and neither could my sister. That is how strong the odor was. I told the waitress and she said nobody else has complained about it. Menudo was not washed properly, and they still cooked it that way. We ordered something else, but will not be going back to this establishment. read more

Mr. Menudo Oficial - Menudo (terrible) - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Be prepared to wait for a seat. This hole in the wall place is amazing! It is worth the drive from San Fernando Valley and I will be back for sure. They have many items for selection. The menudo and carne es su jugo was authentic and very flavorful! Stop by and show some love! read more

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My first and last time ordering from this place. I ordered through doordash and paid almost $38 for menudo that had zero hominy in it which is one of the main ingredients. Also the broth was extremely oily. Would not recommend ordering menudo from this place despite their name of this establishment. Very disappointing to say the least. read more

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

My husband heard about this place & has been dying to try it, so we went on a Sunday. There were a ton of people, but the wait was only 20, minutes. We sat down to delicious chips & salsa and a bunch of add-ins for menudo. My husband ordered the large menudo & I got an iced cafe de ollo & birria chilaquiles. My husband said it was one of the best menudos he's ever had. My chilaquiles were SO good. I'm not a big meat person, but the birria was melt in your mouth good & the red sauce on the chilaquiles was super flavorful. The cafe de ollo was great too. I ended up getting 2. The inside was really cute too & decorated for the holidays. Everyone was very friendly too. We will definitely return & are lookout to trying more items on the menu. read more

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Came back here for the menudo with a buddy of mine and we walked out $70 poorer for two menudos, two coffees and tip. Going out to eat is expensive but for menudo that smelled???? Food was ok, but not for the money in my humble opinion. read more

So this has been one my favorite spots to have lunch. The pozole is delicious and the service and ambiance are great. I was here last week and the place filled up completely. Prices are reasonable and the serving of food is pretty big. I usually have the large pozole and take the rest home for dinner. read more

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I was charged $ 5.99 for Pata, but they didn't add anything. I was the only customer there, so they had no excuse to miss something I respectfully requested. read more

Leslie was great and attentive. Listened to our order carefully and the food was amazing! Ambiance is great and service was great for our first time! Will definitely be coming back read more

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