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!!!

My first review on this new Yelp account goes to this place. The last time I came here was 2025 and…read morestopped coming here due to their extremely long wait times and pricey and steadily increasing costs in their menu. As well as a semi hidden card fee they have always added on. The first time I noticed it, I told the cashier they should really put a clearer sign somewhere because it's not clear. They now have a sign next to the window. I'm sure many ppl complained about it. The last image of their menu here on Yelp is about a year old and their prices have once again increased so none of the prices posted here by others are current. I bought 2 carne asada burritos, nothing extra. The total was $27.07 plus their card fee, the total came to $28.15. I was very disappointed when I got the burrito but hopeful on the taste. After eating some of it I was disappointed overall. Basic meat, not anything different or better than other Albert's locations. It's just regular meat, don't believe the hype some ppl say about the flavor. It tastes the same if not drier than usual. So, I don't have anything bad to say or anything good. I'll just give you pics, measurements and costs. You can decide wether this place continues to deserve your business. They have shaded outdoor seating, close to the sidewalk so be careful as I've seen some sus activities there at night but overall it seems 'safe'.

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.

Saw the rating, but decided to give their bean & cheese burritos a try. I ordered 2 with specific…read moreinstructions. The burritos were ready when I arrived. They provided me with green sauces and a plastic knife as requested. Packaging was good. The portion was good too. Sometimes, I m happy with just a simple bean & cheese lol no need rice or that extra meats. The bean & cheese were tasty. I prefer a bit more cheese, but it was good. I dunno about the other items, but for sure I would order the bean & cheese again. Service was good =] Parking avail

I ordered Chilaquiles, and I really just didn't care for how they looked or smelled. The cheese…read morewasn't even melted honestly it just looks awful to me all of it the presentation the way it looks I tempted to eat it as soon as I picked up the chips they were soggy and not in a good way I don't know this place just fell so short for me it tasted like something my kids would make themselves at home if they had to try. I don't know what the sauce was on the side but I didn't care for that either wasn't too great kind of bummed this was supposed to be my comfort meal. Maybe they make it differently if there's protein involved?

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!

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.

Food is always amazing Price is perfect love coming here. The place is so clean. The service…read moreamazing and fast.

I was kind of confused because it seems like there is a Karina's Taco Truck parked right outside…read morethe restaurant. This review is specifically for the Taco Truck. I got the buche, Lengua and Cabeza Taco. It came topped with fresh onions and salsa as I had requested no cilantro. I thought the meat had good decent flavor and the salsa went well with the taco but overall I was not super impressed. It was just average, a little pricey, and I think there are a lot more better taco options around the area.

My family and I came here and the food, service and atmosphere was amazing! We will come back again…read moresoon.

Food was great along with the service would definitely be back again especially my kids they…read morecouldn't get enough of it

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.