What? $2.50 Wednesday Tacos special only at this location? Will have to come back for that! Love…read moretheir $4 Mixto Meat (carnitas) Tacos!! One $4 taco is like a mini burrito. When there's tons of $1.25-$2 taco options in the neighborhood and even by Boyle Heights, that $4 is worth it! It's filling. I feel anyone who's a carnitas lover will enjoy El Momo. Meats here are salted now. But not overly. Looks like they are open and serving consistently now again too? Locations we've been to: Original boyle heights location was always good. Add your own salt. But then again, haven't been back since before covid times, before it became mainstream popular? Boyle heights (soto st) 2nd location was too salty for the SO a year ago. He's not planning to revisit. He only visited cause this location was closed again. East LA location (this one) wasn't stable in its opening dates, hours, including their mixton taco meat quality. We are used to adding our own salt. But as our recent visit 9/2026, looks like they presalt their meat now!! And it's not overly salty too!

Carnitas El Momo is the place to come for carnitas (pork), especially if you like pork skin or…read morestomach. Looking up 'Best carnitas in LA', and there's a good chance that 'Carnitas El Momo' will pop up in your search results list. Starting as a food truck in Boyle Heights in 2015 (which is still open), this brick-n-mortar location with indoor dining in Monterey Park opened in 2022. It ended up being a bit longer walk than I anticipated coming from the East LA Civic Center Metro station, so my brother and I were drenched in sweat on this 90+ degree day. We walked into the air conditioned uncrowded building, and were friendlily greeted, and offered a simple taco of pork burnt ends. It was good and gave us a taste of what the rest of the meal would be like. Between the two of us, we ordered a sample of each taco ($4), stuffed in a decent tortilla. The meats are available are buche (pork stomach), cueritos (pork skin), maciza (pork shoulder), and migajas (burnt ends). We also got the Mix (all the meats aptly named aPORKalypse) and also a mulitas ($12 for all the meats except stomach). Everything was ordered con todo, which meant a lot of cilantro and pickled white onion with lime wedges. I also got a large horchata ($6). There is self-serve water available near the simple salsa bar (choice of a hot green sauce, and even hotter red sauce and hot pickled peppers). All the meat is cooked in lard low and slow and seasoned according to the patriarch's (aka Momo) original receipt from Salamanca, Mexico. The slow simmering definitely was noticeable and we enjoyed the flavors. My favorite was definitely the Mix, with a nice blend of texture. I think have a crunch factor (like chicharron) would have added even more texture, but I understand that would not be authentic. Also I noted that they call buche here pork belly, which is a very different pork belly than in Far East Asian cuisine. I like buche though in moderation, and this version was very good, especially mixed with pork muscle cuts. Pork skin by itself in a taco is too much for me. I would definitely get the mulitas again, replacing the pork skin with buche, and putting on it a milder sauce than the hot ones offered...definitely need a lot of acidity to cut through the very fatty meal.

We drove From Bakersfield Ca. To try these tacos but unfortunately there was a Hair in my husband's…read morequesadilla one of the waitress saw my husband literally pulling it out of his mouth.

Pretty cool that one of Tijuana's best taquerias are here in East LA!…read more We ordered the asada torta, asada burrito, taco de Lengua and birria. Best tasting lengua I've had!! Taste just like the ones my mom makes. It was a Sunday during lunch so it was busy but every employee was patient and respectful towards us. The order was surprisingly quick too! Will come back to try their other items on the menu, but I just wish their torta and burritos were a little bit bigger!

Lowkey think this is my first time trying a taco truck- so let's see if they're pretty good eh or…read moreew. This truck has been here forever and I Told bro to surprise me with some of their best sellers and he gave me their horchata, rice and beans, taco, mulita, and birria queso taco. The horchata was yummy and sweet, rice was fluffy and mellow, and the beans were super smooth and rich. The taco had delicate corny tortillas with savory slightly Smokey flavorful a bit spicy shredded meat onions and cilantro. The mulita had some beefy carne asada, cheese, with lightly crisp corn tortillas. The birria queso taco I think used goat meat cuz it was kinda gamey, was a bit tortilla heavy, but paired really well with their super savory also a bit gamey consume and did have a decent amount of meat and cheese inside. He also gave me some salsas that all had a kick. The green one was the most mild bright and cilantroy and the red one was the most spicy. But Overall this place eh. Queso taco $4.50 Taco $2.50 Mulita $3.50 Horchata $2.50

This was located in the Monterey Park Ralphs Plaza. First off it says cash only but I saw people…read morepaying with zelle. They have tons of salsa spread around that is free for the picking. I thought prices were fair, and overall the food tasted good. Birria Plate - Quite a bit of Birria. The meat was pretty flavorful, slightly on the dryer side IMO but overall I enjoyed it. The plate comes with rice, beans and 4 hot tortillas. Also comes with a side of small consomé which was perfect for dipping. (4/5) Delicious food for a reasonable price. One issue though is that the food comes hot and also came in Styrofoam containers which started to melt so be aware of that. I spent $23 for a plate and 4 tacos which I think is pretty good. I'd come back if I saw this food truck around. Note - They had two tables with some chairs so you're welcome to eat there.

tacos were veryyy tasty despite them being in the pricier side. I got the tacos trio so it came on…read morethe queso taco which is basically a fried cheese crisp on top of the blue corn tortilla. personally I don't think it added any extra depth or flavor to the taco. however, my favorite taco was the chorizo one seemed to be exclusive to only if you order the trio. the Asad was my 2nd favorite and the chicken was my least favorite but still good. in top of that, you have to pair it with a bit of the mango habanero salsa. its spicy but so damn good. other things to bite is that they only have like 2 benches for seating outside thats first come first serve and they dont really have any free water available (bottled only). all the servers and staff were really nice but I do agree with other posts that the music is just way too loud

Ambience was way too loud, couldn't hear the cashier speak or myself…read more Food was quick to get, yummy if want something quick in your belly.

Not sure what the hype is really about…read more I love the hatch chili but the burrito has too many beans not enough meat. Great tortilla but feels like not flavorful enough. I expected a burrito that is the top rated in LA to be assaulting my senses with great flavor. It seems rather straightforward like "this is a decent burrito " but nothing special imo

Sonoratown took the top spot on our LA taco tour. The amazing smell of their kitchen as you walk in…read morejust tells you you're in for a treat. I had immediate regrets not getting more than 1 taco. The meat was flavorful and juicy, the tortilla de harina amazingly soft, the salsas packed a great punch of spice and flavor. All around spectacular. I even got an horchata de coco to wash it all down and that made it even better. The shop is small but has some seating indoor and outdoor. Great decor and art on the walls. Service was fast and staff were very nice. I am not in LA much but will go be going back to Sonoratown.

A must eatery in East LA... my favorite is the carnitas de res Tacos, Sopes, and burritos are…read moreexquisite! Staff is nice and mostly bilingual, Space is stuffy because the fresh tortillas are always grilling, lots of drinks to pick from and seating is limited.

I visited Cinco Puntos with my family after hearing so much about it from Blood In, Blood Out. It's…read moredefinitely an iconic spot, and if you're a fan of the movie, it's worth stopping by to see the famous location. Don't forget to take a picture by the "Cinco Puntos" sign on the wall and the well-known tree nearby! The food was edible, I ordered a carnitas taco with chicharrón. The meat itself was flavorful, chicharron nice and crunchy and I liked that you get to choose your own toppings. The tortillas are handmade, which many people will appreciate, although they were a little thicker than I personally prefer. If you enjoy authentic, handmade tortillas, this place may be more your style. The service was the highlight of our visit. Everyone was genuinely friendly, welcoming, and kind. It was an extremely hot day, and one of the ladies even gave my daughter a small bag of ice to play with and cool off, which was such a thoughtful gesture. Thank you for going the extra mile. There is a small parking lot, and we were able to find street parking right in front near the outdoor tables. The outside seating area was perfectly fine for enjoying our meal. The biggest downside for me was the cleanliness inside the restaurant. While nothing prevented us from eating there, I felt the interior could really benefit from a deep cleaning. Overall, I'm glad we visited and experienced such a well-known East L.A. landmark. While I probably wouldn't return because it wasn't quite my personal preference, I can still recommend it to anyone looking for authentic carnitas, handmade tortillas, and a piece of East Los Angeles history.

There is a very cool 80's/goth night at the cities restaurant next-door on Wednesday nights and I…read morealways make it a point to arrive early and hungry so I can stop and eat some of the best tacos at East Los. Nothing compares to the carne asada queso taco! So delicious and I never find any gristle gross bites which is rare for Carne Asada! Personally, I like the queso taco better than the Mulita because the char on the tortilla has a better texture. So delicious you must try these ! Everyone I have brought here really likes them !

Split a pretty great burrito here today after getting a copy of my marriage license down the…read morestreet. The tortilla was fresh, the pastor flavorful, with the beans melding everything together nicely. I liked my burrito more than my asada taco but what else is new? The dining area is massive and airy. Nice place for a casual quick bite

Came on Taco Tuesday, Got Fish Tacos they were Good!! Based on the review I see here - stick with…read moresimple order xD Customer Service is not a thing here based on the cashier's attitude but whatever the food was good enough.

I wanted to like this place but the food I just had was so sub par. The plate itself was like warm,…read morethe beans watery and flavorless. The tacos had watery "cabbage." I'm not happy about this at all but it was reasonably, I guess. Also, the woman at the window initially ignored my bf when he got her attention. Maybe she was busy but if you see a customer, at least acknowledge the person waiting.

Pepe's Alhambra is always reliable for a solid and affordable meal. Located on busy Valley Blvd,…read moreit's a close jaunt to the 10 Freeway as well as nearby other venerable Alhambra establishments. There's both a drive-through (may be a bit confusing for first-timers) as well as outdoor picnic-style tables (maybe 6-8 or so?) if you'd like to enjoy the sights and sounds of Alhambra while you dine al fresco. They offer combo plates, a la carte all for a great price. Service has always been pleasant and friendly. They sure do hustle inside...it might be a few minutes until you get your order...but patience is key, it'll be worth the wait! I usually opt for their taco salad (chicken)...it will keep me full for awhile and then some. Yay for Pepe's Alhambra. There's also a Temple City location about 20 mins away, depending on traffic.

This place has gone down hill!…read more Ordered by phone 2 Carne asada burritos and 2 hard shell tacos. Got home and had a problem and tried to reach them by phone, no answer all night long for hours. The SALT in the food was overpowering but the green salsa was the SALTIEST thing I never want to try in my life. What ever Dxxxxb Axxxxz responsible for this should be FIRED! They have no business working in the food industry they are clueless. The whole meal is a complete disappointment, even the burritos have mostly beans and rice, you have to pick through it to find any meat! These owners don't give a darn, it is all about profit they do not care about the quality of the food. I would never go back to this place.... The Pepe's on Rosemead is owned by a different owner and for the most part I have had good food from them. I have sent an email directly to Pepes since they do not answer their phone and if they do not answer me I am filing a charge back with my credit card provider. I recommend all the people that have been given what is supposed to be a meal that had to be thrown out do the same thing, maybe when they loose money they will get the message about doing something to fix the problem. If you can't fix it then do us all a favor and close your doors. Nobody here wants to see all your responses to complaints with your meaningless apologies which are just excuses. I see people complaining about toothpicks in their food, Rat droppings, cockroaches etc you owners need to correct this or suffer the consequences!

Ole reliable for after school munchies and post gym fuel…read more I've gone here a few times with friends and myself. Service is standard and generally good, so I don't have much to comment on. My favorites here are their chorizo breakfast burrito for brunch and asada tacos. Their medium salsa is one of my favorites with a good amount of heat that won't kill me. Their horchata is heavier on the cinnamon side, so mix it up reeeal good and you'll have a good time. Thanks Spanglish for the yummy eats :)

Uh, what pico de gallo??? I did not get ANY bro. If I got it on the side, why would I complain…read moreabout it then. Let me emphasize... i got NADA. I don't know where you packed the pico de gallo at but it wasn't in my take out bag. Also, your boy did not explain anything AT ALL.. he literally said "sure we can do that for you" and did not do that. And didn't even let me know that I'll get double rice. You say that you make your food fresh but not only was my taco dry but it was not warm.. nor was the steak. So either it's not fresh or it was just sitting for a long time. And we live pretty close by so it's not bc we didn't eat it within a certain amount of time. Do not try to make this blame on the customer, please. This isn't just me being bitter. This is me being honest. If you can't handle a few criticism, you shouldn't be in f&b industry. ---- I had high hopes for this place, but man.... they disappointed me REAL bad... We ordered the steak & eggs, asado enchiladas, and 1 al pastor taco. Came out to around $35.. For the enchiladas, I asked for no beans and asked if I can substitute for Pico de gallo. The guy said sure we can do that. But on the receipt, it said double rice which i thought was weird but I wanted to trust that they will give me what I asked. NOPE. It was double rice. I should have went with my instinct and called them out on it. If you can't substitute for pico de gallo, then just tell me the truth. Don't lie about it... like wtf? I will say, the asado enchiladas weren't too bad. But then we see the steak & eggs. Whatever you do, do NOT order that here. They only give you 6 thin pieces of steak and charge you $16. They also don't give you any utensils. As for the al pastor taco, the guy had asked if I wanted any sauce. I asked him if it already comes with it and he said yes. There was NO sauce whatsoever.. i don't know if the guy meant there was sauce for the enchiladas but why would he mean that while I was ordering the taco? And as for the al pastor, SUPER dry.... Idk why it also took like 20min for them to make the food... not even that much food. My bf and i are still hungry.. Gave this place a chance and sorry to say, but won't be coming back. Street taco spots are the way to go!