So I'm normally a huge fan of hot sauce these days, but I wanted to give Dave's Hot Chicken a try…read more It's located in what we fondly call Restaurant Row in Monrovia that goes all the way into neighboring Arcadia. It stands where the old Applebees used to be, and honestly I feel like when they revamped the building it brought a little bit of life and spice to our little town. The restaurant itself is nice and very clean. The tables and small seating area have aluminum chairs with fire house red paint and I love it! Now for the food! Like I said I can't eat super spice foods much these days, but the spice level are available for you to adjust to your taste preferences. I chose spicy for our cauliflower bites, and not gonna lie--the heat made my nose run! lol which meant it was pretty awesome! My kids had the sliders and I've got to say, it's giving some of my favorite chicken fast food joints a run for their money as far as tenderness and flavor! I enjoyed the cheese fries as well along with a nice helping of pickles. Very yummy with spicy food. The service was fast and friendly and we enjoyed our meal as we ate it in the dining room. The ambiance was a cool 80s music vibe and honestly I'm into it! I definitely recommend Dave's and I'm happy to say, spicy or not, I'll be back for seconds!

Place is bright and colorful with all kinds of artwork everywhere. Alex the cashier was friendly…read moreand informative. Ordered spicy buffalo loaded fries and my friend ordered chicken strips. My spice was medium and his tenders were mild. The flavors can get hot quickly depending on what you ordered. $15 and was filling decent lunch. Wouldn't probably come too often because it's a lot of fried stuff but to indulge I'd come by for it.

Have to write up my childhood burger joint. This place has not changed. I've lived behind this…read moreplace since I was a baby. We would go and get an ice cream cone from here. Then this was the spot for lunch where we would always get the cheeseburger and chili cheese fries. It's an extremely mom and pop shop. Burgers give the vibes of the hat. If you get the chili cheese fries you gotta get ranch with that. I went recently and the owner and workers are still there even after I've graduated all these years later. I always suggest this place for people in that area. Been going since the 90s, why stop?

Old-school restaurant that serves pretty much anything you'd want for a quick, no-frills meal:…read moreburgers, sandwiches, fries, even super familiar Mexican fare like tacos and burritos. Prices are very reasonable, too. Jim's sits in a large strip mall off Duarte Road with plenty of parking. Lots of seating inside. Very roomy and clean. Ordered the following: - Double cheeseburger combo with fries and a soda - 6.5/10: unspectacular, but solid. Reminds me of the burgers at Carl's Jr. and Burger King - a classic style, no frills burger. Cooked fresh, large and filling. Fries are plenty enough for even two people. This is a solid, no nonsense place if you're hungry and on a budget. Check it out.

I do not know how I did not know about Ike's sandwiches earlier!! There are so many vegetarian and…read morevegan options and it tastes more elevated than other mass chain sandwich spots! Their house bread is Dutch crunch which is so good and crunchy! They also have whole wheat, SF sourdough, and gluten free options. Everything is so good. Just an FYI though they have a sandwich in the vegetarian section with Caesar dressing. They tell you at the register that it has anchovy...umm..that's fish! I subbed it for ranch for a truly vegetarian sandwich. Definitely a fun, clean and tasty spot. They give you a lollipop with each sandwich too.

These sandwiches are some of the best I've ever eaten. The crunch roll for bread is fabulous…read more Service is always on time and friendly I've tried a number of their sandwiches. They're always top shelf and well stuffed with everything you need and you can always ask for more on the order forms.

Can't go wrong with in n out on a nice sunny day! I usually come to this location while at work &…read moredon't have to many complaints other then the line being long at times or into an awkward parking of the street or cross walk! They are extremely busy & delicious so I get why they are a packed house! No indoors so ya gotta do it the OG way & eat outdoors on their patio or take it to go! I will say their staff is extremely pleasant to deal with! The people who take my order are always so nice & quick! The staff giving the food are usually nice as well! This in n out doesn't miss! Still one of the best options / routes to go with for a cheaper quality lunch! (:

This In N Out location definitely gets incredibly busy. There's no inside, so it's mostly drive…read morethrough or you can step outside to order directly. Some outdoor seating but no indoor. During busy times, the lines for both drive thru lanes is incredibly backed up so be prepared to wait on the street and have it take a while. The quality is always great but the wait definitely takes away at least one star. The grilled cheese animal style with chopped chilies is my favorite and my husband loves the double double. Will always love In N Out but the wait definitely is long at most times. I don't think I've ever seen this location without a wait.

Came in on a Thursday afternoon for lunch and this spot was packed! Fortunately, the food came out…read morerelatively fast as this is one of the larger-staffed locations. They have a small army of paper hats working back there! I'm always impressed on how they're able to make things fresh and keep up with the dozens of orders coming from the drive through and the counter. Inside is clean as they have a roving staffer dedicated to wiping the the tables and cleaning things up. Lots of room inside and even a few outdoor tables with umbrellas. This is one of the better locations for an In-N-Out as there's plenty of parking outside. There's even a couple of spots for EV charging. A good time was had by all.

Too good to be true. Since their opening Sept 2025, we've came to this location more than I'd like…read moreto admit, but I digress. The consistency of the burgers is off. We've brought burgers home only to find that the buns were burned, the beef patties have been close to charred, wrong orders other times food up to in n out standards. There's been times when we've dined in and there's no one wiping tables so we've had to ask someone to do it, other times there's been a designated person doing all this. The bathrooms sometimes clean sometimes not. and it's not due to the time of day cus we've been here during rush hour, light hours drive thru and dine in.... Not sure that I have seen same employees there, seems there's often new faces. HOWEVER, one thing that we thought was being maintained was the customer service but that changed instantly with last nights visit. The register young man, Dylan was quite something. He was not welcoming whatsoever- it was like he was upset we came in. When ordering his face was stone cold, no manners, tone of voice was rude. We were being naturally courteous but he was not returning the manners. He had a condescending tone & expressionless face. Not sure of his age, but it honestly reminded me of a teenager whose parents had reprimanded him and now he had an attitude. It's like cmon you're at the register face to face with people. it's an interaction of a few minutes with each paying customer If you can't deal with the volume of people interaction, that's not the place for you. Anyway, one of the young ladies wiping tables over heard my husband and I discussing the experience and she approached us and asked me what's going on. I explained it to her and she apologized on his behalf and said she'd bring the manger over to talk to us. Couple of minutes went by and she came back and said I told the supervisor and they will have a talk with him. I could be wrong but there was no obvious supervisor there (or at least one that took the complaint seriously) at nearly 10pm. Within 5 mins that same young lady, the register young man and another young man that was wiping tables, were exchanging laughs, not sure about that. We didn't ask for the manager nor did we need to see the manager because we weren't looking to get anything. But anyway, yea this in n out is mid, like rest. Hit or miss.

Ever since I started to cut out rice, pasta, and cheese from my diet , I have been ordering side…read moreorders of steak and chicken from Chipotle on days when I am craving for protein. Chipotle makes it super easy to order directly from their app and I save so much time to be able to pick up once it is ready. This was my first time ordering from Chipotle in Monrovia. I read a lot of negative reviews about bad service and long lines so I was initially a bit hesitant about going there. However, it was getting late and this was the closest location to my house. Warning: parking is very bad because it is located in the same shopping center as other restaurants and stores such as Kohl's and Trader Joe's. My order was ready by the time I got there. There was a long line inside at 8:50pm and the reviews about the restaurant being a mess were true. The trash cans were full and there were napkins and forks scattered all over by the fountain drink area. However, I was acknowledged by a staff upon approaching the pick up area and she assisted me right away. The steak was actually very good, much better than other locations I have ordered from. Definitely will be ordering again soon!

Today's visit wasn't great. Upon entering patio it was a mess. Napkins, food, on floor hadn't need…read morecleaned or swept. Outside trash was filled overflowing Inside was a mess as well. 5 staff members were behind counter and one could've been cleaning up dinning room. A man had to clean his own table Ordered two chicken bowls and they had not refreshed items that were almost out. Had to ask staff to restock. Manager seemed uptight and overwhelmed. The server was the only one at service counter. Not sure if the other staff was done w their shift. Food was just okay. Has been better other times Take better care of dinning areas and remove trash when full

Two for one deals are available at Tacos Ensenada on Thursdays for select meats: asada, carnitas,…read morepastor, and pollo. Each taco came out to $1.75 pre tax and 4 tacos was $7.72 after tax. Got to try all four and my fav was Asada followed by, surprisingly, pollo. Asada was just solid grilled meat, tender and chewy (which I liked), while pollo was a stewed chicken with great flavor. Usually I'm iffy on chicken since it tends to be dry, but not here. 3% transaction fee for cards. Would highly rec to check them out also on Tuesdays, where the fish taco also has a 2 for 1 deal.

My wife and I stopped in to grab something to go as we were in the midst of a long car trip. The…read moreskinny on the food: We each ordered a burrito, mine carne asada no rice, hers carnitas no pico-de-gallo. Total tab $24.89. The burritos were huge. They were also delicious. The red salsa is great, the green not so much (and I usually like them the other way around). The only knock on the place is the shrine at the counter honoring Jesus Malverde, the narco-saint. Sure, you can say he was a Robin Hood of his time, and he may very well have been. But lets face facts, he has evolved as the patron saint of narcotics traffickers/dealers/and sellers. The renderings of marijuana on this particular shrine attest to his current meaning in society. So, I assume this restaurant somehow supports drugs and thus I can never return. You can decide on your own where you want to spend your money.

(+) Texas toast (+) Tender chicken fingers…read more (+) Canes sauce Raising canes is a chain restaurant that specializes in chicken fingers (tenders). Coleslaw, texas toast, french fries and their famous sweet tea round out their menu. Combinations and quantity of chicken fingers vary in their different combo boxes. Catering options are available for bulk orders. There is an app that can be used for ordering. Food/Drinks: The chicken fingers are my favorite because of how light and crispy the breading is. Even the chicken is tender and perfect saltiness. Don't forget the hot sauce! My tip is to pour the hot sauce into the cane's sauce and mix it around with your chicken finger. It creates the ultimate flavor! The combos can be altered where you can substitute items easily. Service/Ambiance: Drive thru and take out options are available. The service is good here. No complaints. The restaurant is clean and well lit. A great place to enjoy a quick meal with friends of family. Overall, this is my home store because of how close it is to my house. Nothing beats a box combination with sweet tea!

I had another great experience at Raising Cane's in Monrovia. This time I ordered to go, but I've…read morebeen coming to this location many times and have always been a loyal customer. The staff is always helpful, friendly, and professional. The manager is wonderful and does a great job making customers feel welcome. The restaurant is consistently clean and well-maintained, and the food and service are always excellent. Highly recommend this location!

Had such a great experience at Lord Empanadas in Monrovia! The food was absolutely amazing -- I…read morehighly recommend trying the tip sandwich, the birria empanadas (so flavorful and perfectly cooked), and the apple pie empanadas with caramel sauce for dessert... seriously next level On top of that, the service made everything even better. Tanya Gomez was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome from start to finish. It's always a bonus when great food comes with great service! Definitely coming back again soon. If you're in the area, don't miss this spot!

Really enjoyed my visit to Lord Empanada. I ordered three empanadas, and all of them were…read moreflavorful, fresh, and cooked perfectly. The service was friendly, and my order came out surprisingly fast, which made the experience even better. You can tell they care about quality and getting food out quickly. Great spot if you're looking for something tasty that doesn't disappoint. I'll definitely be coming back to try more flavors. Improve: better drink options

If you're really hungry in the morning, the breakfast burrito Mixto is the perfect way to start…read moreyour day.

Service was super fast and friendly. The dining area was…read morecleaned at least 4 times while I was there. The burrito was pretty scrumptious and the salsa was delicious. Would definitely return.