Tacos Ensenada

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!

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Tacos El Negro

4.3(59 reviews)

0.9 mi

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.

Clean condiment bar

Some of the best tacos I've ever had

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Ixmota Taqueria

4.1(1.4k reviews)

0.7 mi

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.

Nachos Superior

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Shrimp, fish, and Carne Asada tacos with a variety of salsas

La Bufadora Baja Grill El Monte

4.0(665 reviews)

1.3 mi

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.

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Xecora Gastronomia Urbana

4.4(1.3k reviews)

1.8 mi

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.

Huichol painting

Shrimp turnovers

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Horchata water

Burritos La Palma

4.3(782 reviews)

2.2 mi

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!!

Interior

The platillo special with sauce on the side since I took this to go.

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Taco Burger Place

4.2(84 reviews)

2.0 mi

THEY DO NOT OPEN AT 7am I DROVE 30 mins here for nothing …read more Correct your hours Very disappointed

We saw a lot of reviews praising their fish tacos, so we decided to come on Taco Tuesday after…read moreseeing a sign advertising 2-for-1 fish tacos, though we ended up paying full price, so I'm honestly not sure how the promotion works based on the sign out front. Their English is fairly limited, so be prepared for a bit of a language barrier. After ordering, we ended up getting 4 fish tacos and a wet asada burrito with green sauce. Here are my thoughts: Fish Taco - Delicious. The fish is fried and comes fully dressed with sauce. We opted for the handmade tortillas, which were fresh and absolutely bomb. The handmade tortillas were an extra $4 each, which I didn't fully realize at the time since the menu was in Spanish, oops. Still very good. (4.5/5) Wet Asada Burrito - Tasty and solid. The burrito itself was good, and I especially enjoyed the rice. Everything tasted great with the salsa smothered on top. Definitely a satisfying dish. (4/5) I'd definitely come back now that I have a better understanding of their menu (I was pretty lost not speaking Spanish). We did have to pay cash since they said their card machine was down. Overall, a pretty good experience. Parking: They have a parking lot in the back.

Carnitas Wet Burrito

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Karina's Tacos

3.7(229 reviews)

2.1 mi

The tripa tacos are my favorite here. They are served extra crunchy. The service is great the…read moreemployees are always friendly. There are three locations to choose from in the area. Whether is be done in, take out, or stand near the taco truck the ambiance is what you make of it.

We came here because it was the closest spot from where we were, and the craving for a burrito…read moredefinitely convinced us to give it a try. We ordered the Pastor Burrito and placed the order at the counter before finding a seat. The burrito itself came out a bit smaller compared to most burritos I usually get. Flavor-wise, the biggest downside was the strong sour taste, which unfortunately overpowered the overall experience. Even the sauce served on the side had the same sour profile, making it harder to fully enjoy the meal. Sadly, this wasn't the most pleasant burrito experience for us.

Best cabeza tacos

Al pastor torta

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Taqueria La Cabana

4.4(27 reviews)

1.5 mi

Drove by, saw them on the corner, decided to flip a U-turn and try them out. They have a shaded…read morepatio area for seating, which is nice. And appreciated since it's getting warm fast. The front parking lot was clean. There's multiple parking spots, we can also park on the street if needed. They do have handicap parking. The staff is friendly. Their Chilaquiles don't normally come with chicken, but they added chicken for me for an additional fee. I was happy. Chilaquiles is one of my favorite dishes and I get them all the time from different locations. By the way, the Chilaquiles are so good Like I mentioned, I've tried them from several different locations. And these are delicious. They are spicy and I like them like that! I'm very happy right now. I don't want to stop eating. Lol the rice is tasty. The beans are good. The egg is good. Chicken is good. Everything is good. I really like this plate. Even my cat is trying to eat my food.

Love this place! Authentic Mexican food. Everything is fresh and delicious. I've been coming here…read morefor years and tasted just about everything on the menu. This place is cozy and very chill. They are very fast so you get your food nice and hot definitely recommend coming here to eat. The girls are always funny and helpful with picking what to eat.

Menu and prices

Carne asada fries

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Tacos El Amigo

4.3(9 reviews)

1.6 mi

I found the Fontana location and have been a regular customer since! Those tacos and burritos are…read moredelicious. They have also a baked potato with el pastor omg I gotta try it next time the corn tortillas are hand made and definitely worth the trip. They have (3) locations and they post up on there Instagram on the address and times. https://instagram.com/tacos.el_amigo igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=

Their cabeza and al pastor tacos are where it's at!! So tasty and flavorful. I love Tacos El…read moreAmigo's handmade tortillas and the fact that they really stack their tacos with meat and toppings. I personally found that their carne asada was just okay (could use more flavor), but I would definitely recommend the cabeza and al pastor meats. I'm so happy that we came across Tacos El Amigo, and I can't wait to come back and try more items off of their menu! *They are located in the Chevron parking lot on the corner of San Bernardino and Irwindale

Asada burrito with everything

Be ready to wait

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Mike Q.

230

1 year ago

This restaurant has taken a sharp decline, and it shows in nearly every aspect of the dining experience. The small accompaniments of pickled onions, limes, and peppers arrive ice-cold, flavorless, and entirely forgettable. Sauces, which should be the backbone of a restaurant like this, are not only stingy in portion but also bland to the point of being pointless. The Tacos Gobernador were a particular letdown -- more a melted block of cheese than anything resembling a well-executed dish. The shrimp was utterly devoid of seasoning, leaving the entire plate flat and uninspired. The carne asada burrito fared no better, with dry, tough meat that lacked both tenderness and flavor. At best, it was mediocre; at worst, it was careless. Even the basics fell short. A simple request for red salsa resulted in two containers of watery, lifeless green salsa that tasted of nothing. This is not just a missed detail -- it's a sign of a kitchen going through the motions without any real pride in its food. Service was equally disheartening. The indifference from staff only compounded the poor quality of the meal, leaving the impression that customer experience is of little concern here. With prices climbing higher while quality falls lower, this establishment struggles to justify its existence in El Monte -- a city with no shortage of excellent, authentic options. In a competitive dining scene, this place doesn't just underperform; it's being left behind. read more

Izzy O.

668

344

2 years ago

We stopped by here after attending a movie premiere and let me tell you the fish tacos are next level! Hands down, some of the best fish tacos I've ever had. The batter was light, crispy, and perfectly seasoned, and the fresh toppings tied everything together beautifully. Every bite was a flavor bomb. The refried beans and rice were also packed with flavor and cooked just right no bland sides here! We couldn't resist ordering the carne asada nachos too, and they were just as incredible loaded, cheesy, and satisfying without being greasy. This spot is an absolute gem, and I'll definitely be coming back every time I'm in LA. Highly recommend! read more

John B.

5 years ago

Wish I could give this place no stars, especially Fuck Patricia, she's a racist ass bitch, management needs to fire her, surprised that there was similar reviews involving the Asian community about her, and including that she's still working here! Never coming back to this place again after just one visit. read more

Ryan C.

2 years ago

The tacos were excellent. Very quality and delicious. The place felt like something out of an authentic Mexican place. I really enjoyed the atmosphere. The service was good. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants tacos, especially on Tuesday. read more

Jordan B.

2 years ago

The people are nice and service is fast. The shrimp and fish tacos are good. However, two of six of my tacos didn't have doubled up tortillas and started breaking read more

Butter V.

113

7 years ago

The $1 tacos are delicious They are also quick Tacos de pescado You can't beat the deal read more

Drea L.

6 years ago

Rude staff and rude customer service. Will not be coming back here again.

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I drove by this place years ago when someone I knew lived close by. I noticed the sign and said…read more"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.

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We've been coming here for late-night carne asada burritos, and they never disappoint! The meat is…read morealways juicy -- never dry -- and I always order mine without rice to really enjoy all that flavor. You can tell they care about how the food is made. Beatrice always greets us with a smile and provides such helpful, friendly service every time. Since it's a street stand, the ambience is open and casual. They have a small table and chairs on-site, but you can totally bring your own lawn chairs if you want to hang out and enjoy your meal under the night sky.

Taco is decent, but the service is terrible and the pricing is off every single time-- very…read moredishonest. I've been here at least three times. On my second visit, the total seemed wrong, so I asked the lady to explain the charges. She hesitated, then gave individual prices for each dish, and we realized we were overcharged by about $5. On my last visit, they changed the taco price again after ordering and asked for more money. I'd rather go to the red tent taco truck--the food is good and at least they are honest about their prices, $1.5 per taco.

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