Taco Tuesday for the absolute win! Our team was craving authentic tacos for Cinco de Mayo, and this…read morelocal gem exceeded every expectation. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming. We did run into a minor snag--the kitchen printer actually ran out of paper right as our order went through, which led to a bit of a delay. However, this is where the service truly shined. Rather than leaving us wondering, the staff was incredibly transparent and apologetic. They went above and beyond to make it right, surprising us with a round of drinks and a big bowl of fresh guacamole on the house while we waited. It's rare to find a place that handles a mistake with such grace and generosity. The tacos themselves were high-quality, flavorful, and very reasonably priced. It feels great to support a small business that clearly values its customers. If you're looking for great food and a team that genuinely cares about your experience, look no further!

Came here to try their Taco Tuesday specials and LOVED it! Service was great where the entire staff…read morewere super friendly and welcoming. For tacos, I ordered 2 x Chicken ($2 each) , 2 x Asada ($2 each) , 1 x Fish Taco ($3 each) and it all tasted AMAZING! They also have a regular $16.99 special for 5 Tacos and a beer, which is a pretty awesome deal. Everything on their menu is very inexpensive and most importantly, it tastes good. I love their decor! Restaurant is also very clean. Definitely will be my weekly go to! Tacos and Papas is a 10/10!

Best Lengua Tacos in SGV. The tongue is so tender and…read more juicy. Love how they slice the tongue here, if you know you know. I love the pickled onions, habaneros, sautéed onions, and the green chiles. The tacos surely hit the spot when you're hungry. The guys at the truck are so nice and if you get a chance to say hi George.

A perfect way to end a cold night is a hot plate of 3 Al Pastor Tacos and 3 Asada Tacos to share…read morewith friends, especially when the Al Pastor Tacos come with pineapple :) I see the El Pastorcito Tacos II parked on Santa Anita Ave most nights, and decided to give it a shot after walking on the track at night. They are open till 11:30 PM, and they had a line of connoisseurs at 10 PM. I can see why! Their tacos are served hot and made on the spot. Their Asada Tacos with red sauce is great; they give it a great char and their salsa roja is savory and smoky. I especially love their Al Pastor Tacos: spicy, tender pork, with the sweetness of fresh pineapple to give that extra brightness and acidity. By far one of the best Al Pastor tacos I have had in a while, and they get extra bonus points for topping theirs with pineapple as some tacos trucks in LA don't do that all the time. Just thinking about it and typing this makes me want to head there but I will just have to wait till next time. Pro tip - the sprinklers go off on Santa Anita Ave around 10:30 PM, and my friends and I got sprayed so be careful not to stand on the grass during that time.

Great local tacos spot in Monrovia. They have daily special tacos for $1.49 - what a steal!…read more Tried their shrimp and fish taco (both battered) and it was delicious. If I'm nearby, I'd def come back.

Fish tacos were real good and fresh. Great price for the amount of food you get. Service was very…read moregood.

Delicious! Got the lengua, al pastor, and cabeza. They give you free chips with it as well and…read morethere is a topping and sauce area at the front. Loved all the tacos, but the favorite was the e al pastor. All the meats were tender and well spiced. Service was fast and the interior imhas lots of seating.

Updated review: I've been here 4 times and have ordered through grub hub At least twice. This place…read morehas good food but their employees lack customer service and have slow service. One time I ordered 4 tacos, 1 burrito, a drink and churros and it took them longer than 25 minutes to be ready. The people who dined in that were behind me in line were served first. This defeats the purpose of takeout... also they burnt the heck out of my churros and still have them to me like that. Their employees are rude especially the girl with the fake red hair. She' s vulgar talking to coworkers instead of customers and a rude attitude. She was rude with an attitude when asked her about drink prices (not on the menu) and a question about the salsa bar . She made me feel like I was a bothering her after spending over $50 in their establishment. The way she behaves makes you think she owns the business. Another thing is that they don't listen or pay attention to your order. Both in person and for delivery they end up messing up your order. It was simple no onions on 3 tacos and they always mess up my son's food. Now I have an angry and hungry little kid on top of the experience. I keep going back because their food is good and kind of hope to have a better experience. I don't I'll go back, it's a shame but it's not worth it anymore. Gave this place many chances to support a small business but they don't reciprocate the love back. This place could be a 5 star but their employees hinder the restaurant back from being that.

This place is my go to whether they're at RT Roger's in Sierra Madre or Mount Lowe in Arcadia. El…read moreMundo Es Tuyo is the best Mexican food in the area hands down. Thank you guys for the great food every time.

Best Mexican food in town !!!! Fire food thank you !!!! Delicious food !!!! So amazingread more

One work "Amazing" hands down top 2 on my taco list I've ever been to. We drove from Pasadena …read more Seen it on a tic tok short. Looked good we could not find the yelp. But man worth the drive . It was bomb and so much food for the buck. Asada amazing with that green salsa !!!! Ahhhh so good to

New spot in El Monte. Specialty is quesadillas with hand made tortillas. The quesadilla is loaded…read morewith meat , cheese and lettuce. It can stand as a meal on its own. It was really good. I got the papa's chorizo which is potato and chorizo meat for the quesadilla. It was served with a red chili sauce and a green sauce that is avocado based. The green one wasn't spicy. I also got the nachos too which can be a small meal on its own. Also came with meat , cheese , beans and pico de gallo. The place is small and only has like 3 small tables inside and 2 small tables. Good for lunch date or a small party of 2 or 3. Service was friendly and warm. I would definitely come back. There is a small parking lot in front and some street parking as well.

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.

Tuesday and Thursday tacos $1.50 (doesn't include lengua) I…read morereally liked their beef brisket taco and carne asada tacos. I tried the Al pastor and chicken as well and those were good. Also got the carne asada fries and the portions are huge! Ask for grilled onions and peppers, they're really good on the fries. The truck is parked right between CVS and LA fitness. Lots of parking in the LA fitness plaza.

Came back again to try their California burrito ($10.92) to give their burritos another try. I was…read morecurious if it would be good since the typical ingredients for a California Burrito sounds good. Ordering was simple since they take card. I went around 6pm on a weekday so it wasn't too busy too so it was fast to get the food. The burrito was better than last time and the portion is big. They put a good amount of carne asada inside but no guacamole, so I was a bit disappointed about that. There was some other suace inside that tasted good although it was a bit spicy. Overall, it is a decent burrito but would have been better with guac and more carne asada.

Best TACOS all-day! So consistent everytime!! Nice touch with the grilled Chile guero!…read moreMy TOP Favorites: 1. skirt steak tacos; 2. ribeye; 3. Chicken. I've been lucky enough to go on days when they have filet mignon!!!

Carbon Taqueria was excellent. The asada and longaniza tacos were especially…read moreamazing--well-seasoned, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The chicken bowl was also very tasty and had a lot of flavor in every bite. Good portions, fresh ingredients, and everything came out hot. Service was quick and the overall experience was solid. Definitely a spot I'd go back to.

Hands down, the best thing on the menu has to be the buffalo fries. I ordered them with both meats,…read moreal pastor and asada, and they were amazing. The bowl was very filling with all the fries and meat, and the toppings and sauce were a great combo. I would definitely go back just for that. The chips and salsa were also good. The salsa had just the right amount of mild heat with a fresh taste. The beer battered avocado tacos were decent, but in hindsight we should have gone with a protein style taco instead. With the deep fried avocado, it was a bit overpowering, and I noticed a slight aftertaste. It was a little disappointing that the horchata tasted watered down and more like a powdered mix rather than freshly made, but we understand that is not the main attraction. The environment is more for those who enjoy the bar life, so it can get pretty noisy. The food was good, just not our style.

Food: A-. Super glad I only ordered the rice and beans because it was the perfect amount. L-O-V-E…read morethat they have a special menu for Sunday brunch. Service: B. Really attentive at the beginning maybe died off a bit when I changed from alcohol to water. They were really flexible with me changing my order last minute without any complaints which I appreciate. Ambiance: A-. Started off calmer with rad music from the 90's R & B sounds then the football crowd filed in more and more as they woke up. This livened the bar up 10 fold and it was a blast. It helped that there was crazy endings to the Rams @ Eagles game.