The hospitality is great and the fish tacos are a great! This restaurant is worth a try.

I drove by this place years ago when someone I knew lived close by. I noticed the sign and said "who has taco specials on Wednesday?" but I was intrigued and hear 6 to 8 months later I was in the area and decided to stop by. It was a good call, the tacos were delicious and so were the chilis sauces. I got two meat tacos [cabeza and lengua] and both were really good. They have a birria special and I asked if it was for weekends only and the owner replied that they have everything every day. I will be back for both the birria and the taco Wednesdays??? They also have a Friday special for Fish Tacos. My wife had a fish taco that she divided up into two tortillas and split it. She couldn't eat the second one because she was too full so I helped her out :) The only complaint was we got an horchata and it was watered down. Had to leave it and at $4, it is not cheap. They do have a $0.75 credit card fee. read more

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99 cents tacos for Wednesdays. I had a chance to eat it today. It was so good and love the price! Our family of four ate 26 tacos total. We would come back!! Great service and great restaurant. Everything was good! read more

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Decided to give this place a try despite reviews. Food was pretty good, good spot for a quick bite to eat. Service was friendly read more

Ok tacos for 99 cents on Wednesday. Your probably thinking what we were thinking? Are they any good? Probably small? Whats the catch? Well no catch!! not only are they really good! Super filling! They definitely hit that taco craving. And what about the deal. ( 99 cents on Wednesdays)! Customer service is a must on any given day Totally recommend this place!! Family approved! read more

Tacos El Arco - Chicken cabbage cilantro salsa n guacamole. Bomb! - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

Always the best The food here is the bomb The service is outstanding The atmosphere here is quite and welcoming... The owner is very friendly and polite .. Highly recommended read more

Food: had the fish tacos that are $1.75 on fridays. They came out pretty fast and were very fresh. Double layered tortillas topped with tomatoes, cabbage, cilantro, and crema. I added some pickled onions, lemon, and the tomatillo sauce from the sides bar. Very crispy, yummy, and fresh. Service: I took the order to go. Staff were very polite and efficient, order came out in around 5 minutes. Overall, this is a very local hole in the wall shop with very reasonable prices. Would definitely come again to try the other deals and items on their menu. read more

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Ok i really hate to do this but ima do it. I ordered the enchiladas and 2 tacos and jamaica. I walked in and it smelled like dirty mod water. The ice machine was broke and so the pulled ice from a bag into my drink. The drink was hella sweet... ok food, tacos were flavorless, and the salsa was the worse salsa i have ever had. The enchiladas were so bad as well, and i found a hair on top as soon as i open the to go box. Worse mexican food ive had. Omg.... I spent 28$ for it all as well and i dodnt even eat it. :,( . Well let me take the hit for yall and say do not go here. read more

Tacos El Arco - Reciept - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

Was driving around and happened to see a sign that said 75 cent tacos. What?! Cheaper than $1?!?! I have gots to try!!! I've never heard of tacos for less than $1. That's so insane!! And what's even more crazier?! They're so goooood!!!!! Give plenty of meat!!! On different days, there are different deals, but know that Sundays is 75 cents for lengua, buche, pastor, carnitas, etc. Pros: -make tacos quick! -plenty of meat -friendly service -tacos include white onions and cilantro -automatically give salsa on the side -there is some tables set up outside on the side for a quick dine-out Cons: -Sundays close at 5pm. That's sooooo early!!!! Tip: Bring cash read more

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Well, despite charging 99 cents instead of 95 as the sign says, still a steal! First time even got some tortilla chips on the plate and a free cup of watermelon juice. 2nd Sunday visit, no tortilla chips but saw others had on their plate. No big deal, didn't need the chips. This past Sunday, 3rd visit. Still no chips with my order, but others had. Then ordered 18 tacos: 5 carne, 5 pastor, 5 carnitas and 3 pollo for take out $19.80. Got home excited to have fam try. Tacos came wrapped in foiled bulks. When opened, disappointed to find only 15 tacos. High school Spanish helped me hear nothing was lost in translation...even though price is a steal, won't be going back there anymore read more

Had to stop by for a quick bite and this place did not disappoint. The tacos with the green spicy salsa were delicious. And the cheeseburger was a hit read more

This has to be one of the more conflicting reviews I have for an establishment. But I got to give it straight. My foodhound cousin and I have been driving by this place for a few weeks and today we said, "Why not?" So we stopped by to order some tacos. My cousin went in and ordered while I waited in the car that needed to stay idle or we couldn't restart it again( bad battery). So I waited...and waited...and waited... "What the heck?" I wondered. Was there a huge line inside? Well my cousin came out with our order and told me that the lady that ran the counter was particularly going back and forth getting things like salsa containers, then going back to get the lids for the salsa containers, then going back to get cups for our drinks, running back to get the lids for our cups, AND then running back to get straws! Not really efficient... We go back to eat and realized that we were short 4 tacos! Not good... But the fish taco I had was pretty bomb with crunchy breaded fish, chopped cabbage, and great sauce! Also the Al pastor tacos I had was excellent with slightly fried pork, chopped onions, and cilantro. Pour some of that slightly spicy guacamole and you have a party with in your mouth! It was delish... But I must say the service was slow, inefficient, and we were shorted 4 tacos. Can't really recommend at this moment despite how tasty the tacos were. Maybe they were having an off day. But I might go back to give it another chance...but just once... read more

Tacos El Arco - Al pastor tacos. - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

Free parking on street. I am actually pretty surprised. Maybe I had such low expectations that it tasted good to me. This place is a hole in the wall in El Monte. On Fridays, they have $1.25 fish tacos and they were pretty good! What really made it was the hot fried fish and sauce. It is nothing out of the ordinary but I would come back! read more

Bought tacos here yesterday, they were terrible. The tacos itself had really crunchy meet, almost burned. The sauce was really spicy with no flavor just spicy read more

Went in yesterday to try it out...Just plain out disgusting. I ordered 4 tacos, buche, al pastor, asada, & carnitas. Carnitas was probably the only decent tasting meat. Asada was plain and had no flavor. Al pastor also no flavor. The Bunche was stinkin! Tasted nasty & buche is something I truly enjoy especially from a taco truck. Salsa verde had that going bad taste . The agua de piña didn't taste good at all I think everything they gave me was going bad ! Just gross , didn't enjoy the food at all. read more

Amazing guac sauce. Friendly people and affordable prices! Fish tacos are crispy and delicious. Sunday tacos can't be beat! All the varieties read more

One of my go to taco places in El Monte, Especially on SUNDAYS their tacos are 0.50 cents! Can't go wrong with that at all! I usually call in my order and get like 30 slrmhing tacos, judge me ahaha Service is always nice and very professional, especially the guy, didn't get his name but you can tell they work hard here. Always appreciate that. They have some sauces on the side for you to take with your order is badass. They also have fish tacos but I rather stick to the traditional ones, anyways stop by and give them a try & obviously don't forget your horchata read more

This is one of those places that a LARGE billboard style menu is not enough that they also must have hand made poster board signs posted all over the place and the one that caught my eye was "ENSENADA style Fish Tacos" so that's what I'll have.............. Ensenada style Fish Tacos? - http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tm9RjIMY9jBhQarp6U7fkQ?select=PJZd6_18_rpE65u_jVRMLA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tm9RjIMY9jBhQarp6U7fkQ?select=TpPsRS7nWxtagb51oztNug http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tm9RjIMY9jBhQarp6U7fkQ?select=aVFIhoqs5LJK9JVoqmpj1g Mmmm they look good, I ate some of the cabbage, sauce & salsa that had fallen on the plate and it was very good, THEN..................... I took a bite and their was NO CRUNCH just mushy what the hell, I clear off all the toppings with a fork http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tm9RjIMY9jBhQarp6U7fkQ?select=x-d6mTbDHJaBReIoxL8ZXg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/tm9RjIMY9jBhQarp6U7fkQ?select=F-nLMhMvLAszBtoK4pfOrg and the fish is UNDERCOOKED not even the batter is fully cooked, this is gross I tossed it in the trash and left and I shall never return. I should have torn down the Ensenada style fish tacos sign and put it in the trash with my tacos, El Arco you are a disgrace. read more

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Crawl Stop #4 http://www.yelp.com/events/el-monte-please-sir-wont-you-feed-me-fish-tacos As this is a fish taco crawl the review is for the fish tacos only. Yes I skipped # 3 because Chanos was closed. I think Ivan said it best when he compared the fish taco batter to Pioneer Chicken breading. It had that spicy flavor to it with just a nice seasoning. The problem was the taco was small and the fish was just not good or fresh tasting. I can't say it was inedible but it was not great. 2.5 stars read more

Tacos El Arco - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

This wasn't bad. I went out on a limb trying it because I wasn't comfortable with the way it looked but I'm glad I did. It was pretty good, the only concern I had is price. The prices are vary pricy for what it is. read more

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:( --- that's the emoticon I drew on my receipt. Fish taco $1.35 Shrimp taco $1.85 I ordered the two tacos and waited. And waited. And waited some more. Then I realized the people behind me in line were eating their food. Wait a minute here! The counter lady realized they forgot my food and they quickly made my tacos. Now, the group wasn't too fond of these tacos. We had some pretty decent fish tacos earlier and this one was borderline. I have to say though I did get quite a bit of fish and a large chunk of battered shrimp. I think this is to make up for the wait. My tacos weren't as brown as the others either. But I felt my food was bitter. The crema was tangy but only emphasized how awful the tacos were. I would come back here to try other things on the menu. They have a lot of mariscos items and nothing was over $10. However, I really don't see myself returning for tacos. read more

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They keep changing their deals. No more Wednesday $0.50 tacos. Now Sundays are $0.50 and Fridays are $1.25 fish tacos. Wish they would give more meat but I guess that's how they can afford their deals. Be aware of their salsa counter... don't use the salsas that are bubbling. That indicates it's spoiling. Cash or $0.75 CC charge. read more

All the Wednesdays are special Tacos Day here, you can get them at $1 and on Sundays they'll cost you $0,5. I got an order of 4 tacos (pollo, asada, al pastor & chorizo), with a order of totopos and Horchata to go. I like their tacos, with all the yummy greasy flavor and sauces that you can get at the sauces island, but today my sister realized that the tacos look as small as sopes. It doesn't bother me since it was on a special price and the taste is still good, but I believe that they can't afford much their prices as before. read more

Tacos El Arco - Yum, yum, yum! - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

I was just driving by, I checked Yelp to see but the reviews were... I figured I'd give it a go and I ordered one fish taco and one carne asada sope. the fish taco... It was actually pretty good in terms of flavor. But it was just coated in a thick amount of fish taco sauce and lettuce so much that it felt drenched... So I certainly cannot recommend the fish taco because I've had so many better ones and so many other places... Including Del Taco. The sopes de carne asada reminded me of something that you would make if you were at home. However... When I added their salsa verde... It kicked it up quite a few notches! So I definitely think the sope was pretty damn good WITH the salsa verde read more

First time here, wanted a quick bite to eat. I order 2 tacos to go. One carne asada and one carnitas. While I waited, I seen their salsa bar and it looked like it has not been attended to and left out for a couple of days. Yuck. I got my tacos and they has nothing but fat, fat on a tortilla. But, I have to admit, the tortilla was very good. That's it. First and last time read more

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This place is all about Mexican food, I know but they have the best burgers in town;) I always get their double cheese burger( with no onions of course lol) Love it and my parents love their food as well they read more

I have been here a good amount of times, only once did I not enjoy the food there I believe due to the main cook not being there...? But, today on Taco Wednesday I had two , de carne asada n can't complain one bit. The fire red salsa to top it off, any day! read more

Tacos El Arco - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

$1.25 fish tacos Fridays, $1 tacos Wednesday, $0.50 tacos Sundays. The hot sauces pack a kick, especially the guacamole (?) hot sauce. My go to spot for good tacos and hot sauce read more

They had everything on their god damn menu. It was a little strange. I mean, do I really want Pastrami and roast beef from a Mexican joint? Especially strange since they also had a sign that signified that "Tripas Is back!" As if intestines ever left! The place was really hot. It didn't help that there was an added 10 bodies in the room that really made all the work that one small revolving fan did pretty much pointless. Putting in the order, it took a while to get the taco. I think that they probably forgot or didn't get it in cause the people who ordered after us ended up getting their same style of order earlier. What was the result of that? It seems that our tacos were a little burned. Ordered up a shrimp and fish taco. Oddly enough we both couldn't figure out which was which. They both looked a like.. which isn't a good thing. You'd expect to be able to tell the difference between Fish and Shrimp, right? Then they looked pretty brown. As if they were deep fried too long. They were a bit difficult to eat because they were so brown. I think that wasn't very good in general. The saving grace here was that it was topped with a pretty decent cream. The price difference for the shrimp was only 50 cents more than the fish. Which is pretty damn good considering some places really make it a buck more for shrimp at times. The soda was tasted pretty watered down. It's really hard to mess up the ratio of diet coke syrup to combination.. oh well. Really poorly ventilated, parking was pretty bad to figure out. Over all, not gonna come back here again unless someone really wants some tripe. read more

This location is on a corner and parking is behind it. The food is good and there's a large selection. The place itself needs some updating. It looks like a mom and pop place but they do need better looking menus so that the food may seem more appaticing.( Don't let this discourage you). Plubic transportation is near by and it's near the Valley Mall. If you are driving pretty fast you might miss it since it's such a small place. Each day they have different specials. read more

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50 cent tacos ate definitely a mustttttt. It is a little hole in the wall, but those spots are always the best. read more

Tacos El Arco - 50 cent tacos on Sunday - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

I don't quite think the reviews touch upon what a great restaurant this place is. It isn't a exquisite Mexican food place, but as a cheap Mexican fast food place, its quite good. Though as a whole I can't give it a 4 stars simply due to certain facility issues. Food: I think the Carne Asada tacos are fantastic, order them with everything on them and they're tasty, well cooked and far better than most corner taco shops. The Fish Tacos are kinda of a hit and miss, certain days the cook will make them amazing, but other times, its not very good. The inconsistency can be a turn off for the food, but when you ask the cook to make everything fresh, it usually ends up being perfect. Service: The staff is very friendly and very willing to meet any reasonable demands you may have, I once took a group of friends who kept wanting to eat tortilla chips and they were continually willing to make batch after batch for FREE. They also are very open to custom and fresh orders, which I think makes it top notch as going the extra mile to serve the exact food I wanted is always great. Facilities: Now here is where it gets a sharp decline, though the place itself isn't bad, its small sized and there is no major AC system. This can make it a huge pain during hot summers to eat cause its almost like 95 degrees sometimes. But this is really the only major complain, its usually kept very clean and the place has good tables and seats. Overall though its not perfect, its a hole in the wall food place that has great Carne Asada tacos and great service. Its definitely worth checking out and if you live in the area, you should absolutely come on Sundays for $.50 tacos and $1 tacos on Friday. read more

So what do you do after an away water polo game? Eat! I went here with my wife and daughter on a Sunday and we agree that these are without a doubt the best tacos we've had in years. To get a better feel for what they have, we ordered the al pastor, carnitas, asada and fish tacos. Three exceeded our expectations, the fish... eh, not so much. Too much batter. I'm a stickler for flavor on the meat, and aside from the fish, their meat is 100% perfect on flavor and not laden with chunks of rubbery fat like other places. The rest of the stuff on their menu we can care less about, we're only here for the tacos. Show up on Sundays for .50¢ tacos. Keep in mind that these are the small 4" street style tacos but they are so worth every penny, but bring cash, no cards accepted. We live about an hour away and liked this place so much that we'll definitely be going here again soon. Based on what I ordered, definitely 5 star worthy and worth the hour drive. read more

Hot hot delicious sauce!!! Good stuff Love little hidden gems like this!! Wednesdays all tacos .99c!!! read more

Super friendly staff. Great Mexican food with great deals! Tacos are 50 cents on Sundays and fish tacos are 1.25 on Fridays.

I've been here several times since I first discovered this amazing little restaurant. The owners are warm and welcoming and their food is so good. I've only ordered the fish tacos but I'm sure their other foods are just as tasty. Their fish tacos are the best in town!! Seriously do yourself a favor and order some fish tacos. I look forward to eating here, I'm never disappointed. Trust me you won't be either. Bon appétit! read more

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Nice staff, but below average food. Crunchy chicken taco- I couldn't even chew the taco shell. The meat was bland and fatty. Fish taco- The sauce was pretty good. Mostly batter. Tiny piece of not very fresh fish. read more

Cheap authentic Mexican food, $.50 tacos on Sunday and $1.00 tacos on Wednesday. I believe fish tacos are cheap on Friday too. And their meats are delicious. I drive quite a ways for their tacos. Not the best looking place but way worth it. Must try. read more

Tacos El Arco - Cheap and delicious tacos.. Who new it could be possible. - Mexican Near Me - El Monte, California

Review on food Tacos Carne Asada: delicious and juicy Tacos carnitas: fatty, crisp and juicy, I loved it Tacos Al pastor: taste authentic Chile Verde Burrito includes: pork and chile rice and beans that tasted like they had a little bit of chirzo in them. It's exactly what you expect when you want some fast tacos. I'd definitely come back read more

I have been coming to this place for many years. Amazing customer service and delicious food. I usually get burgers or tacos. The fish tacos are my personal fave. They have so many sauce options and extremely tasty! read more