Listen, this is my favorite taco place. Family run, quick service, consistently delicious. It's not…read moreso much a dine in place but the food is absolutely on point. We moved recently and losing Taco Man was a pain point. Take care of them for us, and they'll always send you home fully satisfied.

It's a taco place that keeps you guessing. Located in the heart of El Monte, California, there's a…read morespot called El Taco Man. You order from a window, pay for it, and you'll be on your way to enjoying some quality food. I've been here 3 times one week just to try to get their tripa tacos. Some days, certain proteins are not available depending on the owner and if he has catering services that day or not. He prepares all of the meats the morning of hence what you get for the day is a mystery. My absolute go-to items are the tripa and chicharron tacos.

People say this spot has some of the best tacos in town. So let's see if they're pretty good eh or…read moreew. People here are super nice and prices are looking good. I got their jamaica and orange drinks, rice and beans, jamon torta, and chile verde and carnitas tacos dorados to try. My grandma also got herself a carne asada burrito which was decently sized but was mostly beans and she said the meat was kinda tough. This was my first time trying a Jamaica drink and it reminded me of cranberry juice. And The orange drink pretty much just tasted like a non bubbly Fanta. Oh you can also get one free refill on them if you want there. Yall know I'm a bean fiend and these beans were creamy, smooth, earthy, and seasoned but still let the beans shine. #beanfiendapproved The rice was super flavorful, a bit tomatoy, savory, and yummy. The jamon torta had mayo, crunchy shredded lettuce, diced tomato, thick cut deli like meat, plenty of melty cheese, all on a soft a bit sweet bun. Was actually way more flavorful and yummy than I thought it would be. The tacos had a decently griddled crisp chewy corny corn toritilla and plenty of meat. The carnitas were savory but kinda oily and a bit dry. but The chile verde MNM. Big chunks of juicy tender melt in your mouth flavorful meat. They also gave me some bright, acidic, a bit spicy salsas that tasted pretty similar just the red one was a little more tomatoey? But Overall this place was lowkey pretty good. Carnitas burrito $9.50 Jamon torta $9.50 Tacos dorados $2.50 each Rice and beans side $2 each Jamaica drink $2 Orange drink $2

One of those spots that keeps it simple and knocks it out of the park. We stopped in during the…read moreActive Streets El Monte event and were really impressed. The building itself sets the tone with its cool 60s look, almost like a vintage Wienerschnitzel, with that classic roadside charm that makes you feel like you've found a neighborhood staple. This is a cash only place, but the prices are affordable for both the quality and the generous portions you get. It is homestyle Mexican food done right. No frills, nothing fancy, just well seasoned, satisfying dishes that hit the spot. We ordered the Asada Burrito, Asada Fries, and the Chile Verde plate. All three were excellent. The burrito was packed (tons of beef!) and flavorful without being too greasy, the asada fries had that perfect balance of crisp fries and meat, and the chile verde plate was rich and generously-portioned. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. We left full and happy, and we plan to come back. Tacos Los Mismos is a great find in El Monte and well worth the stop.

Was in the area and looking for something to eat, so I decided to stop by Carnitas Y Chicharrones…read morein El Monte. It's located in a small plaza and wasn't hard to find. The restaurant itself is pretty small with limited seating. At first glance, the place felt a little dark and chaotic, and some of the prep areas and surfaces looked worn and could use a deeper cleaning. You can see the food being prepared behind the counter, and they also have a condiment bar where they provide small containers and plastic baggies so you can take salsa, onions, cilantro, and other condiments to go. I ordered four tacos: asada, pastor, chorizo, and chicharrón. The total was $20 before tax -- $5 per taco. My first reaction was, "Whoa... $5 tacos? These better be good." Then I got my order. These tacos are HUGE. Two tacos practically filled an entire takeout container, so the $5 price made a lot more sense once I saw the portions. They definitely don't hold back on the meat. My favorites were the chorizo and pastor. Both had plenty of flavor and were generously portioned. The asada was okay, but for me it lacked some of the seasoning and flavor I was looking for. I was also hoping for a little more char on the meat. The chicharrón was unfortunately too hard and dry for my liking. The salsas were good and helped bring everything together. Overall, the price initially gave me sticker shock, but these definitely aren't your typical small street tacos. The portions are massive, and two tacos could easily be enough for one person. I'd come back for the chorizo and pastor, but I'd probably skip the chicharrón next time.

Since moving to El Monte, I've been trying to check out more of the local Mexican spots, and this…read moreplace kept popping up on Yelp. I'm a big fan of carnitas when they're done right, so I decided to give it a shot. The place feels pretty authentic. They have those giant silver pots in the back slowly cooking the carnitas, which is always a good sign. I ordered two mixta tacos, which come with a mix of different pork cuts including meat, skin, and all the good stuff. These tacos were huge. Honestly, the two tacos could easily be turned into four normal-sized tacos if you wanted. They also have a condiment bar where you can load up on all the fixings. I also grabbed a bag of chicharrones and those were excellent. Crispy, fresh, and dangerously easy to keep snacking on. After this visit, I definitely want to come back and try more of the menu, especially the chicharrones plate which looked amazing when I saw it come out for another table. Overall, this feels like one of those local gems that's worth checking out if you're in the area and craving carnitas.

Looking for a Mexican restaurant that makes things with fresh ingredients? We'll look no further…read morebecause El Taquito is the place for you. It was my first time coming and was so amazed when I saw that my sopes were made with fresh masa. The fresh masa truly does change up the food taste. My sopes were delicious and size of them were so eye opening. They were huge! I had 1 for lunch and the second for my afternoon break. I also tried their homemade agua de horchata that was refreshing and delicious. Service was great and was attended quickly. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more items on the menu. Lastly, there salsas were so perfect with spice. I loved it!

Came here while I was on the hunt for a good carne asada burrito. I placed my order over the phone…read moreand picked it up to go. The burrito itself was pretty big and filling. I liked that they use refried beans inside, and the overall flavor was good. My only issue was the meat to rice and beans ratio. There was definitely a lot more rice than carne asada, and I would've liked a little more meat in there. Overall, the burrito was good and the portion was a decent size, but I think it would've been much better with more carne asada. I noticed their wet burrito seems pretty popular, so that's probably what I'll try next time.

I would give it 5 stars but the fact that every time I call they never have cheese tamales in stock…read moreanymore! I'm talking about calling in at 8 am and being sold out already. The hype is real though don't get me wrong. They taste better now than they did back in the days. Don't know if they changed ownership or something but the tamales taste different in a good way. The cheese tamales now have raja de chile which they didn't a few months back. Definitely better quality than settling for Northgate tamales that they have unlimited quantities of. Call ahead and order though if you don't want to risk going out there in person and getting disappointed to learn they're sold out already. To the business- please produce A LOT more cheese tamales for us who don't eat meat! I guarantee you whatever extra you start making, they will sell out! People like them after all. Provecho!

On a Saturday morning in late July, my sister and I came here to buy tamales. My coworker…read morerecommended this place. We arrived at 9am and we ordered 1/2 dozen of 3 red pork tamales and 3 green pork tamales $21. They sold out on chicken tamales at 9am. We waited few minutes for our pick up. Inside is very clean with bright yellow walls. Then more people came inside. The green pork tamales are moist and taste really good. They open at 7am on Sundays and 5am on weekdays. A few Parking spot in front of the store. I forgot to take photo of the tamales since I ate it at home.?

Had such a great experience at Alberto's! The Man Ed who helped us was extremely kind, helpful, and…read moreprovided amazing service. He really went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. He even gave my girlfriend and I some first-time stickers, which was such a nice and thoughtful touch! Definitely appreciate the great service and kindness. We'll be coming back!

This place is absolutely amazing!!!! The nachos are delicious!! He also gave me a sticker for it…read morebeing my first time. The customer service is amazing!! Eddie is so nice!!!

I recently came to Alfredo's for the first time for a late dinner. I got the 10 piece beef taquitos…read moreto share with my boyfriend. It was a good deal at $15.99. I asked if they could split them into two containers and they did without charging extra. The taquitos were good and crispy, topped with fresh guacamole and shredded cheese. You can choose between red or green sauce. I got both and preferred the red sauce. These taquitos are on the smaller, skinnier side. We were able to eat five each without getting overly stuffed. We also got a large horchata, but I wasn't a fan of it. It wasn't creamy enough for me. Customer service was good and they were quick with our order.

I don't know what more I can say about this place that hasn't already escaped my mouth between…read morebites. Their carne asada burrito -- loaded with sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo -- is, without question, the crown jewel of their menu. It doesn't just hit the spot; it finds the spot, pulls up a chair, and makes itself at home. And that red hot sauce? The perfect wingman to an already incredible cut of beef. It's not trying to steal the show -- it's just making everything around it better, like a good soundtrack. Whether you're crawling in after a long shift with zero desire to cook, or fueling up for a late-night adventure, this is your place. Honestly, your kitchen should be a little jealous.

Great food... very cute little black cat lives there and is very friendly, please give him taco de…read moreal pastor he deserves it i love him I named him buche, he doesn't respond to it but it's the thought that counts

I paid $1.50/taco and got a carne asada and al pastor. The food was fast and flavorful. It was…read moresimply topped with cilantro and onion with a DIY small salsa bar. I thought it was reasonably priced and tasty.