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.

Parking is a hit or miss, but this places is always a hit. I…read moregot the carne asada fries Combo #1 4 street tacos 2 pastor and 2 asada Combo #5 The biretta quesadilla. Inside there is plenty of seating ( there is out door seating but not in this heat) I ordered to go and the staff very accommodating when I asked for a cup holder it was already in its own bag. Just need to drop this warning, The biretta hot sauce, they keep on the side it taste so good going down but don't eat too much. (It comes out just as spicy)

I ordered the street tacos through Uber Eats and tried the regular, potato, and fish tacos to get a…read moresense of the menu. The meat was a bit dry, and the sauces were on the lighter side, so the overall flavor didn't quite stand out. This feels like the kind of food that's best enjoyed fresh at the restaurant by the time it arrived, the delivery definitely took away from the experience.

Food and drinks are really good service is great but come on 9 days later still no A/C and no…read moreworking Tv at bar if you need a real A/c tech I can send you someone stop using handyman to work on it get it done right the first time

Great place for food and cocktails. Unique flavors and combinations. A must if you like seafood…read more A great variety of plates with something for everyone. Non seafood lovers will find a variety of tasty plates and appetizers. The decor is very colorful and festive, great vibe. I want to emphasize the great tasting and colorful cocktails. Devin was my bartender. He made some very flavorful, well crafted cocktails. He was super helpful and expedited our food order. He made several great suggestions and knew the menu well. Really cool place for date night or other special occasions. They have a lot is seating capacity and look to be able to host large parties. Parking is ample. Great unique food and flavors.

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.

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!

My mom loved Mexican food. So I was looking around and came around to this on yelp…read more Looking for food with value. From the out side it doesn't look like a Mexican restaurant. It looks like a warehouse. In tell you come in side. It's totally different.. it looks like that because the sun hits the restaurant. So it's not bad in side. The restaurant is nice and quiet.. The people at the register were very nice and patient. They told me how big the burritos were and what comes with them. It just meat and tortillas. You can add beans and stuff for a little more. I got the Brea burrito. So I Oder two. They said everything made in shop. It felt home made. It wasn't over sauce.. it had a lot of meat. It's great lunch or small dinner. It's nice hole in the wall restaurant. I would come Here more often. They have a water station. Plus they sale home made tortillas. They're big flour tortillas..

Service was great and fast, we waited for our food in less than 10 minutes. Food was nice and…read morefresh. The place looks like a hole in a wall with lots of people coming in and out. They can get busy quick! We got: Platillo especial (2 birria burritos w green sauce on top) - the birria was a little too sweet for my liking. Personally it wasn't for me but I can see why other people will like it :) 7.5/10 2 frijoles y queso - if you're trying to fiber maxx this is a good one. Refried beans were cooked very good and tortilla was nice and fresh! The salsa on it was a good addition 8.8/10 chicken tinga - this I enjoyed. There was a lot of chicken and the inside of the burrito was saucy as well. 9.5/10 Would come back for the frijoles y queso and chicken tinga!!

Here for Taco Tuesday. 2 Fish tacos for $4. Went at 3 pm, there wasn't a long line, super glad…read moreabout that. As I was waiting I couldn't find a single clean table but they may have been under staff or maybe someone is on break. Overall love the tacos and the condiment station. Condiment station: onions/lemons/chile

The workers there don't seem to have any sense of urgency as they were working really slow, had to…read morewait at the counter for a couple of minutes before anyone asked how they can help us, placed a pick up order over the phone and waited 15 minutes like they stated and by the time we got there the food wasn't even being made ( the lady at the front had to tell someone to start making our food after we paid for the order) ordered two fish burritos and got two dry asada burritos, the place itself doesn't even look or feel that clean, and the ac doesn't seem to work because it felt very musty inside. I honestly love tacos ensenada. I normally go to the one in Duarte or Monrovia but I was in the area and wanted something quick. I definitely would recommend going to those two locations before this one.

This place is a little slice of heaven. Tucked beside a gas station and sitting across from…read morebig-name stores like Ross and Best Buy, it feels like a secret oasis. The moment you walk in, you're welcomed with big smiles and genuine warmth that makes you feel like family. I wandered in on a hot day just looking to wet my whistle, and ended up discovering a true hidden gem. Whether you're hungry or just craving something refreshing to cool your palate, this spot is absolutely worth the stop.

Pro Tip: this restaurant does a pop up at Adam's Pack Station on select Friday nights. Check their…read moreinstagram for dates, but there's nothing better than fresh Mexican food, live music, and beautiful canyon vibes. I ordered an asada burrito (with guacamole) and Aqua Fresca. They absolutely hit the spot and I very much enjoyed the fresh avocado, though it was an expensive extra. My only regret was not ordering the flan, which looked extremely delicious. Next time! The food was prepared fast and the folks were extremely friendly.

This was our first visit and looking forward to come back!…read more There is a huge parking lot and lots of seating in the restaurant. The restaurant has a nice theming to it, with oranges and tulum inspired decor. The food is affordable and big portions!

I think the specialty here is the al pastor. Also, I think I've been to maybe one of their other…read morelocations that was a truck, but this is their first brick and mortar location. When I came during a week night, place wasn't busy and it was really chill. When I walked in, I was greeted and helped right away by some friendly people. I think this place came on my radar because of the Eater LA list. So the recommendation was the gringa. I ordered an extra taco on the side because I wanted to try the al pastor in taco form. Honestly, I could've just had the gringa and it would've plenty. It's like a large mulita and when you order the al pastor, it also comes with chunks of pineapple. I topped my food with their delicious salsas and went to town. This place is great. Such a good value and really delicious food. Because the area wasn't busy at the time, there was plenty of street parking.

Quesabirria Tacos: They always have a buy-two-get-one-free…read moredeal, so we grabbed an order for my father-in-law and I got to try the extra one. Oh my goodness, it was so delicious, and the dipping sauce made it even better. Blackened Shrimp Bowl: I ordered this for lunch and it was incredible. It was packed with fresh vegetables, beans, red onion, and crunchy tortilla strips, and the blackened shrimp had the perfect kick. Everything tasted super fresh and well-balanced. Carne Asada Bowl: This bowl was amazing and super filling. The steak was really tender and flavorful, loaded up with tons of fresh veggies, beans, red onion, and tortilla strips for a great crunch. Definitely going to be a regular order for me.

Came in on a weekday when I was craving tacos. The interior is extremely clean and well set up with…read morewater available to you right when you come in. The person at the register was kind and friendly while I was debating on what to order. I grabbed a carne asada taco and fish taco to go. After a 10 minute drive home it was still delicious! The carne asada stood out the most amongst the two. The pieces of meat were very generous and well marinated. The salsa that they offer is also delicious. The fish taco was also delicious and moist but definitely suffered a little more on my drive home. I definitely will come back to try out more of the menu!