My club at school used Taco Saas for a food sales event. We ordered Birria. It was delicious and we…read moresold out. The business was professional and on time. Highly recommend

Came here for a late lunch. They have indoor and outdoor seating, very casual, no AC but they turn…read moreon the fan. For Taco Tuesday, their deal is $1.99 per taco. I ordered the carne asada and barbacoa taco. The carne asada was a bit dry, but the barbacoa taco was super juicy, so I would recommend that. I also got the Saas attack, it was basically I giant taco, maybe 4 times bigger than their regular tacos. It was crispy and flavorful, kinda oily, with a tangy kick. Service was nice too.

Good birria ramen. Large amount of birria and ramen in a bowl. Cilantro and onion are also provided…read morefor toppings.

Came here for a quick lunch on the road before work. Service was great, super friendly and nice…read more Clean restaurant and they made sure to keep the sauce area clean as well. Food was good! The carne asada nachos was a huge portion!

I have no business even being in El Monte. But I stumbled upon this place while getting a wheel…read morealignment down the street and had the best tacos of my life. I have eaten at many vaunted taquerias such as San Francisco's La Taqueria and North Hollywood's Birrieria Familia Castro (Yelp ranked best taqueria in the U.S.). But the five (!) tacos I had at Ixmota topped those. I planned to have three tacos, but liked them so much I had to have more. I plan to load up a car with a bunch of friends to come back here to sample what I have not yet had on the menu. Be sure to check out the "secret menu" taped to the window. Plus, they play cool Spanish-language goth/dark wave music on their speakers. No internet hype (yet), no line out the door (yet), but this place deserves all that and more. I can't believe my luck.

Yeeeeeesh. Maybe…read morewas good awhile ago. Here's my $12 burrito, crumbles of meat, mostly rice and beans. Uhhh whaaaaat? Most meat burritos are just meat plus guac and a bit of pico. Not this, no pico, no guac, meat crumbs. If you like rice burritos, come here.

Good Lord. Yelp hooked us up!!!! We were needing tacos after visiting Mom's gravesite at nearby…read moreRose Hills. Tucked on an industrial street in S. El Monte, we hoped they had outdoor seating bc I had my doggie. The whole place is OUTDOORS!!! Small parking lot but easy street parking. The waitress tipped us to the good value of ordering 1/2 lb of our choice of taco meat instead of individual tacos. We ordered al pastor tho they are known for carnitas. Good Lord!!! The tastiest tacos. With the limes, cilantro , onions on the side. And red and green salsa were OUTSTANDING!! Our Server came by with extra tortillas without our asking, warm!!! The agua Frescas were yummy. They'd given us a great table right by the screen with the DODGERS playing. Andy Pages hit a game-changing homer as we were leaving. Everything was RIGHT !!!! Then, the staff insisted on refilling our agua frescas (already super sized) AND, they gave us a bag of house made chicharrones !!! How did they know that was our dear late Mom's favorite snack ???!!! I joked that we may need to visit Uncle Warren's gravesite on his bday. November is right around the corner !!! This place is a winner all around!!! Didn't get to really enjoy it. They had live music and micheladas. We will be back !!!!

We came on a weekday during lunchtime and to our surprise the service was moderate. Waiter was…read morefriendly when we would ask for certain things. Food was delicious. My gordita was a bit hard on the ends which made it hard to cut but overall it was delicious. A gentleman was singing as well which made the experience nice as we were celebrating a birthday. Parking is limited as there's about 10 parking spaces inside. Street parking is also tricky due to limited space.

The tripa tacos are my favorite here. They are served extra crunchy. The service is great the…read moreemployees are always friendly. There are three locations to choose from in the area. Whether is be done in, take out, or stand near the taco truck the ambiance is what you make of it.

We came here because it was the closest spot from where we were, and the craving for a burrito…read moredefinitely convinced us to give it a try. We ordered the Pastor Burrito and placed the order at the counter before finding a seat. The burrito itself came out a bit smaller compared to most burritos I usually get. Flavor-wise, the biggest downside was the strong sour taste, which unfortunately overpowered the overall experience. Even the sauce served on the side had the same sour profile, making it harder to fully enjoy the meal. Sadly, this wasn't the most pleasant burrito experience for us.

Really enjoyed the tacos here! They have four choices of meat, Asada (grilled flap meat), Cabeza…read more(head), Cachete (cheek), and Labin (lip). I went with 4 Asada tacos, and they were great! The meat was flavorful, and the Al Vapor taco tortillas were super soft and tender, which made the tacos even better. The service was also great, staff were friendly and welcoming. The ambiance was nice and relaxed, making it a great spot to stop by and enjoy some tacos. Definitely looking forward to coming back and trying some of the other meat options!

Good al vapor tacos,genuine Mexican flavor and the tortillas have that authentic Mexican taqueria…read moretexture,tacos are a bit on the pricey side but definitely worth it. I had the cabeza,cachete and asada tacos. Salsas are spicy and flavorful,restaurant was clean,parking lot had plenty of spaces. Service was fast,my only complaint was that they charge extra if you use a debit card,they also charge you for a cup of ice.

Five stars every visit Best fish tacos in the area…read moreDrive thru service rocks!!!! Hot sauce is the bomb

If you're thinking about getting their fish taco, DO IT!…read more Came here after dropping off my car at my mechanic late one night.. was super hungry and thought I'd stop by some random restaurant and once I bit into their fish taco I knew this place was special. The roasted peppers were bomb! The salsa was good, the fish taco was crispy til the very last bite! we didn't need to try anything else. I bookmarked this place at once and now I can't wait to get my car back so I can stop by here again! My husband works in OC and his coworkers told me they opened one up there so I'll have to check that out, too! There's a reason they don't serve too much stuff, why serve anything else when you've already perfected something?! The staff are super friendly too. Every one of them had a smile and this was at the end of the night!! Much appreciated.

This place has great customer service as well as great food.. Asada or Chicken are my favorite…read moremeats but I'm sure everything they have taste good..Tacos or burritos, the Jamaica thirst quenching. Just fyi.... they are closed on Tuesday.. but next time you're in el monte give them a visit. You'll thank me later.

Fantastic food and service! The food was flavorful and the meat was juicy. The only downside is…read morelimited English. We requested chili sauce, but they fried a chili instead, lol. Experience was good nonetheless, and the owners even gave us a cup of free Horchata to try. Will definitely be revisiting!

Great service and even better tacos! Definitely recommend the extra crispy tripa tacos with the red…read moresalsa! And for dessert I would recommend the flan 10/10!

My #1 burrito and taco spot of El Monte! They have a taco truck outside their restaurant during the…read moreevening time. Not sure if it's just me, but the taco truck is a little better than the restaurant. Their carne asada burrito and tacos have hit the spot each time!!! The carne asada has a slight crisp to it and it's LOADED every time. It is a little oily but I don't mind it. The beans and rice in the burrito is delicious and doesn't overwhelm the overall texture and flavor. Tacos are just *chefs kiss* they don't put everything in the taco, however you can put all the toppings you want from their cart. I loooove their sauces!!! Both the green (the non-creamy) and red sauce is great in flavor and in spice. Green has a more jalapeño / cilantro taste and the red has a tamarind taste to it? Either way, such a great complementary flavor to the burrito and tacos! The service is usually good, every time we've been, everyone has been nice. If you pay in card from the taco truck, you would have to go inside to the restaurant. The restaurant is a little small, so it's not great for large parties, maybe up to 4-5 ppl comfortably in some spaces. When we ate their last, the server provided us chips and red salsa. It's so addicting even though it burns so good. We have tried other things like the brirria and consome, the huarache, and the mulitas. they were decently good, but I prefer their burrito and tacos more. Had to add the photo of the tacos!!

tl;dr: one of the best in SGV. All meats are tasty, portions are great, prices are really…read morereasonable. Solid 4.5 stars You know how you always see so many taco trucks or stands on a main street? Do you ever stop by all of them and check them out? No need, I am the one who eats. My goal is to try all the taco stands in Los Angeles. Located in front of an El Monte Numero Uno market and CVS, this is one of my new finds and definitely one that I would eat at every week. Their style is like a blend of Tj and traditional taco stands. This is their setup: charcoal grill only for asada, pastor spit, stewing pot, vast condiments stand (incl. guacamole), and auga frescas. Asada is grilled nicely and retains so much flavors despite I didn't get a freshly grilled batch. If it retains grilled flavors and stays juicy after sitting in the steam bath containers, it must be seasoned well and the right cut of beef was chosen. Pastor is nicely seasoned and not that greasy. They sometimes will give you pineapples but it is still good without it. I wished it was sweeter and a bit more meat juicy but I can't fault their pastor because it's beautifully cut and roasted. Goes really well with grilled onions. Cabeza is tender and already seasoned; good amount of meat and fat (albeit more fat, makes it juicier) makes it perfect for two tortillas. Tripas is good; it may not have the best flavors but it is nicely stewed, grilled right, and tastes clean. They use store-bought tortillas but don't fret, all the flavors are there. They use the stewing meat pot's (cabeza, buche, tripas) oil to season their tortillas for grilling. Their dark red salsa is seriously perfect :D nicely roasted chiles smoke flavor combined with a thick savory consistency makes it perfect for any meats. Not too spicy to be unenjoyable but enough to make you want more. The workers told me it's a blend of arbol chiles. This is one of the best salsa I've had at taco stands. Guacamole salsa has a decent amount of avocado with the right acidity, saltiness, and creamy texture. Again, goes well on any meat. The fact that they let you scoop this yourself makes the $2 a bargain. Salsa verde is good; high acidity (I like) and a good tomatillo flavor makes this a good choice for those who enjoy a mild salsa (it's on the upper end of mild). The orange salsa (taquera) is spicy! Good smoky flavors and only a few drops are needed for a nice burning kick. I need to come back and try rest of their meats (I always get their asada and pastor every time) because I keep getting what tastes good even though I should try the rest :) Their quesadillas and alambre portions are HUGE especially if you order multiples. Give this place a try and tell me if I'm wrong. I eat tacos every week and typically drive to South LA for my likings, but this place is winning my emotions. This is the upper echelon of $2 tacos in SGV.

Came across Mike L's review for Tacos Xaam and decided to check it out myself. Seeing the open…read morecondiments table and the unlimited sauces were pretty much what drew me in. Not sure if there are set hours that they are set up, but we stopped by on a Thursday night last week to grab some tacos for dinner. They're located on Garvey Avenue (near the back of the parking lot), in front of the Numero Uno Market - there's also a small churro stand adjacent to Tacos Xaam as well as a hot dog stand in the plaza across the street. So when we walked up to the stand, we saw one of the workers managing the meat. They have pastor roasting on a spit while some meats are inside of a pot and other meats that have already been premade. We originally only wanted asada tacos, but the worker convinced me to try the pastor. And I ended up adding a cabeza and tripa as well. I'm not a taco connoisseur, but I have to say that I really enjoyed the tacos from this stand. For one thing, they give a ton of meat! Tacos are a little pricier than the place that we usually visit ($2 a piece), but I think the quality is there - and the quantity is definitely there! Out of all the ones that I tried, I actually enjoyed the tripas taco the most. This was on the crispy side and retained its crunch as I bit into the taco. The tortillas are on the oily side with the combination of the oil and the meat, but everything tasted really good together. And of course, you have to try the asada if you're getting a taco. We ordered five or six of these - my sister agreed that it was packed with meat and really tasty. The steak was cooked well and wasn't chewy or dry. I also ordered cabeza on a whim and thought it was pretty good, but probably not my favorite. This reminded me of the beef stew meat that my mom makes at home. It had good flavor and was actually really filling, but I'd prefer asada over the cabeza. The worker asked why I didn't want to try the pastor, so of course I gave in and ordered one. I really liked the fact that this came with some grilled pineapples - reminded me of the Brazilian steakhouses! This was a little on the salty side, but with the addition of the sauces and condiments - I'd say that the taste was really good. If you order your tacos to eat there, they serve it on a plate, making it easy to load up your tacos with the condiments. If you plan to eat them at home, they offer bags for the condiments as well as sauce containers to scoop out the sauces. There was a container for lemons, onions, cilantro (love that this was by itself and finely chopped), and a spicy jalapeno pepper/onion mix that looked way more innocent than it tasted. Unfortuately there weren't any limes that night - as for the sauces, there's the guacamole, salsa verde, and two kinds of red sauces that looked super intimidating. We enjoyed the salsa verde the most - not spicy and had a nice zest to it. The people operating this booth were friendly - everything was super fast and we got our tacos within minutes. tl;dr - Tacos Xaam is definitely a taco stand you want to consider for those late night cravings! It's a little further out there than the regular SGV places, but it's worth it. They also have quesadillas, burritos, tortas, etc. I will return to get more tacos!