TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in El Monte - Updated November 2024

"Man I recommend This cafe to anyone seeking good food and good peeps especially Chandra awesome waiter. Not only do they serve great Indonesian food..."

nio nio

Budi Chandra

Polar Ice Cream

100/100 (35 ratings)

Taqueria La Cabana

"Fish tacos where good not the best would definitely go back. They had way to much sauce on them if they can cut back just a bit I would give them..."

The OutlawGunner

"Amazing flavor. Plate tasted as good as it..."

Your Favorite Trucker

"Best Asada Fries I have ever had! Hands..."

Becca Gunn

"A hidden treasure! You walk up to the counter and you order your food. Dining is outdoors only. The chilaquiles for breakfast are spicy but so good...."

Claudia Aguirre

"Nice service, good prices the food really good like home..."

Norma Aponte

"Little outdoor taco stand. Picnic tables and EZ ups for shade in the parking lot, which is tiny. The fish tacos were amazing..."

Aberdude8

Pollo Mania

Pollo a La Brasa with Fries

Salsa de Ají Peruano

1 4 Chicken w 2 Sides

lomo saltado

1 2 Chicken with Tortillas

Whole Fire Roasted Chicken to Go

1 4 Chicken with Beans and French Fries

"Great place. My favorite is the half chicken or quarter chicken combo. The sauces are crucial to the food. Don't forget to take sauces to enjoy your..."

Alec X

"Delicious as always.. great flavor.. so good.. I will return.. one more time..real Peruvian flavor.. Pollo a La Brasa.. yummie,..."

Fernando Lora

"This is one of my favorite places to pick up dinner on my way home from work. The Lomo Saltado here is fantastic, and you MUST get extra chimichurri,..."

Vaughn Dent

"They are closed on Tuesdays, website says open. So disappointed. I was so looking forward to having there yummy..."

adelaida wassink

"Peruvian style food. A very flavorful well cooked, well balanced food. It is a small family business. They are working hard to cook a delicious meal...."

gaidite gaiditbn

"If you like wood fire rotisserie, this place totally rocks! If you order a quarter or half chicken meal, they give you a orange salsa along with..."

Yosh Aoki

"My fiancee went and got us lunch. Let me tell you , the chicken is so good. Flavorful and cooked just right. The fries look and taste hand cut. All..."

Stephanie Lane

Tc Bakery

"Cake is good , but dont even mind to call for an order. I called in , two different occasions, and in both when i got there they told me it wasnt..."

Esther Zenon

"Yummy 😋 delicious cake 🎂 easy to communicate with. Put anything you want on it, got my daughter's favorite character,..."

Nikki Casas

"There are very good cakes same day pick up , not like other places they need you to call one day in..."

LEO37 “MrMachine182” SrMaqúna182

"I love this place. All cakes are delicious and beautifully decorated. I've been going to this bakery for..."

Abby Lara

"Best cakes, but got very expensive..."

Jenny Reyes

"The best Strawberry filled cake in the area...they have social distance rules going right now...you can show up and buy a cake day of but you can't..."

SugaBaby Beautifulmf

"Best cookie cake ever. I get it for every birthday in my..."

Elizabeth Huerta

"Best place to order birthday cakes,wedding cakes and 15 birthday cakes. My family and I have been going to this place for years same service and..."

Junior Jimenez

El Taconazo

"Good fish taco spot in El Monte. The fish was big, crunchy and flavorful. The sauce pars really well. They have Ceviche and many other mexican food..."

Anthony Sarria

"Cleanliness 4/5 Taste 4/5 Menu 4/5 Service 4/5 Price 3/5 This place is widely known for their fish tacos. I can't recommend it myself (since I can't..."

Kiven Te

"Ordered the 8 Pack taco tray (4 fish, 2 al pastor, 2 asada) and a regular cup of horchata. The fish were good sized pieces, very meaty and good..."

Kevin Chen

"Wow!!! My brothers and I just came in after service at Victory Outreach Third Wave LA, this place was recommended by our Pastor, We were greeted by..."

Matthew Salomon Saldana

"Favorite fish tacos ever!! They now have alcohol lol go here you won’t regret and plus amazing customer service..."

Emma Flores

"Amazing places, best fish tacos around by..."

Michael Eliot

"This place was awesome best fish tacos and grilled shrimp tacos and the costumer service was excellent Betty was..."

lalo alonzo

"Baja fish tacos were fantastic! Wouldn’t order the shrimp taco and ceviche again; they were perfectly fine, just nothing special. Appreciate that..."

Britney Tan

Tito's Market

"If you love empanada, you got to come to Tito’s. They have the best empanada in town. I came to know this hidden gem in El Monte through the..."

regis kwong

"I’ve been coming here for years. The milanesas with lettuce is so good!! And the empanadas are the best you can enjoy them warm and cold. There is..."

Brenda Rodriguez

"Pastrami sandwich was huge and spicy real good. Went around 1045, 1 person ahead of me and about 10 waiting for food, by the time I got my food line..."

mike penaloza

"Long line but it moves fast. Totally worth it. The empanadas are delicious and the employees are very friendly. I'd highly recommend this spot. Check..."

Ricardo Castillo

"This Argentine sandwich and empanada joint is located at the of Tito's plaza on Garvey Ave in El Monte. They have a variety of menu items all..."

Jung Lee

"Great place for a sandwich. This place really draws a crowd at lunch time. Get here early if you can, parking will go quick. I arrived at 11:40 am..."

Juan Rodriguez (JohnnyMan)

"11/3/21: Still the best empanadas, in my opinion. Their price still stays the same at $2.09 per piece. I also bought 1 lb of regular chicken wings,..."

Julius Marzuki

"My mom used to bring us here many many years ago. Born in LA, raised in SD. Now we make trips ever so often just to get a taste of Tito’s famous..."

Maria Ramirez

El Sol Restaurante

"Came here on my lunch break with my mom. I got the enchiladas and my mom got the tacos dorados de papa. The food was overall good. The rice was soft..."

Lilly Torres

"Great food and works are very..."

Jesus Pina

"Oh my goodness everyone, the food was absolutely wonderful, fresh and hot! Their ingredients are very fresh, served in a timely manner and the..."

Dalia Cumpian

"It's a very good little restaurant with delicious food. The main owner lady has always been very nice and polite to me ever since i started going..."

fitchy fitch

"The reason I didn't give a 5 star was because whoever took my order over the phone was very rude and has no manners and confused my voice with..."

Norma Rios

"Best green Burritos with beans ever !!! And everything else is delicious ! Good Chile fries with cheese also. Parking is free. No rest rooms...dine..."

FRANK Ramirez

"My friend treated me for lunch for my birthday 🎂. Great food...."

Rosalinda Campillo

"This place is worth visiting. They serve large portions for fair prices. Always well kept and with excellent mood. Will visit here..."

Matthew Perry

Jack's Sub

"I have been coming to this place for a long time now and I love it! The food is amazing and truly won't disappoint. The flavor of their burgers is..."

Xanath Casaos

"I was looking for a new place to celebrate national sandwich day and came across this place with a high rating. I was not disappointed at all. The..."

Eric Munoz

"I’ve been coming here since high school & they’ve always been point since!! Their avocado burger is great! & every time i call in an order for..."

JAZZCOVV

"I got their Italian and Roast beef subs. Not bad. Oh and the avocado cheeseburger. I thought the subs could use some Mayo or mustard. If there were..."

D L

"Way cheaper than Subway, and the subs are WAYYYYYY..."

Jesse Diaz

"I recommend the pastrami but just put avocado,musterd,mayo and lettuce thats all u need unless u like other stuff to put on . but thats just me lol i..."

Catherynne Estefania Dìaz

"Is a great place good food a little long to get food but if your not in a hurry it's perfect but if your stopping by for your lunch I recommend to..."

yvonne gonzalez

"Pastrami was perfect: salt; mustard; pickles; salt. Gonna move on to cheeseburger now. But butt light is a no-go( no-va). It's got to be Regular..."

Alexander Galeano

Burritos La Palma

"A neighborhood gem for Mexican food. This popular take out only Mexican food restaurant is located on Peck Road in El Monte. The restaurant focuses..."

regis kwong

"Muy buenos! Reminds me of my people from Mexicali taquerias that always have handmade taco size tortillas! This is more like the little burritos de..."

Red Castro

"Great birra, Flour tortillas are hand made beans are great. Could not find anything wrong with this place. Also has a Michelin star can’t go wrong...."

Richmond Resident

"Yes. Tiny burritos with beans and cheese are a must. Takes about 3-4 to get full! They no longer serve chips or sandwiches/tortas. NO seating..."

Alec X

"I saw this restaurant made it onto the Netflix show Taco Chronicles so I knew I had to give it a try. Omg. The burritos are delicious. I mean..."

Ruby R

"Found this place through the Michelin Bib Gourmand - Homemade tortilla burritos with fresh shredded beef in a red or green sauce is what you have to..."

Chaz

"Burritos La Palma is a tough restaurant for me to review, because they are such a unique operation, and they do a few key things unexpectedly well...."

Jay Keyes

Andrea's Healthy Kitchen

Lamppost Pizza

Free off-street parking

"Man the post has been around for many many years so that speaks for itself I remember when it was lamp post pizza been eating the pizza breads for..."

Paul Rodriguez

"Pizza's always been good here. I imagine it's the same family who's owned for years, if not then they're doing a great job of making great tasting..."

Aaron Massey

"Love this place. They are always nice And very accommodating. My favorite pizza so far is The Broccoli pizza! Also, their sweet and spicy sauce for..."

Natasha Thomas

"Nacho fries were delicious with bacon on top don't forget extra jalapeños and fries to be made well done. Yummy. Pizza was amazing love the..."

Jimmy Monge

"Best pizza in the SGV!! Staff is friendly and food is amazing!! Beer is always cold too 😊 they make heart shaped pizza on Valentine's Day my..."

Venissa Trivette

Cafecito Bakery And Cafe

Spring Shabu Shabu & Grill

Original Soup Base for Shabu

Seafood

Ribeye Beef Bulgogi

Mushrooms

Rib Eye Pork Belly Shabu Meat

Typical Table

Pork Belly Fried Chicken Cutlet

Tomato Broth with Fixings

Tacos Y Mariscos Tony

"fresh food love there burritos and there tacos can't wait to try out everything on there..."

Caesar Hernandez

"Buena comida , buen servicio y buenos precios Fue mi primera ves pero no va ser mi..."

Armando Gonzalez

"Muy buena..."

Alfredo Nava

Tierra Mia Coffee

Florentino's

"I had take out here and it was all fresh hot, and labeled accordingly. The atmosphere is so cute with plenty of seating and the workers are so kind!..."

M.Ward

"Delicious food healthy, meal plans clean nice atmosphere, clean and very polite employees Matt very friendly and..."

john shabara

"Superb quality, excellent, amazing house sauce spicy and..."

Elda C.

"A healthy place to try. The smoothies are very good, I had the strawberry banana and it had a hint of chocolate, I believe it was the protein. The..."

Bianca Torres

"To keep it plain & simple, if you want the best healthy meals, you gotta check this place out. I was blown away with the quality of the food & the..."

Niko Tolentino

"My last review to B Nutritious was 5 years ago and it was very short with no information, so here am I with an update. My family and I have been big..."

Danny Torres (DannyEricTorres)

"Healthiest place you can..."

Serob Metsoyan

"The food is delicious I recommend peanut butter chicken it's the..."

mando garcia

"Good pizza good..."

Gabriela Galvez

Gabriel Agredano

Point Dume Chinese Food

"I have only tried the hot and sour soup and oh my god..this was the best hot and sour soup that I have had in a long time!! Great prices and awesome..."

janett bates

"Excellent! Best spring rolls ever. Looking for something away from heat lamp Chinese takeout? Yes? Then lucky you! You've just found the right place...."

Gus Zdanovich

"For the price and flavor, you can't beat this place! It's your local mom and pop shop that needs our support. Legit Chinese food and friendly owners..."

Andy Cheng

"Best food ever...travel 25min to get it every time.. It's freshly made and their egg rolls are really delicious and crunchy. Perfect just how I like..."

Nelida Cruz

"Soooo yummy! If you are looking for a quick bit to eat that is affordable and delicious this place is definitely it! Food is good, cheap and soooo..."

gaidite gaiditbn

"It's now my new favorite Chinese food restaurant and will remain that way. Very very nice sweet lady upfront and cooks in the back. The food is real..."

fitchy fitch

"Very good food and a great value. The only issue I have is their noodles. Wish they would improve those. Anyways, I still give them 5 stars because..."

paul verdugo

Baby Bros Pizza & Wings

Cyber Yogurt

"The best yogurt, acai bowls, and service anywhere. Love biking down to Cyber Yogurt for my smoothie/yogurt/acai bowl..."

Andrew Fung Yip

"I love this place and they have the best Iced Coffee in town! The staff is also consistent in their excellent customer service and the layout..."

Miguel Ortega Garcia

"This place is a must try! And if you already did, give it a 2nd or 3rd chance, you will not regret it once you find your favorite thing on the menu..."

Amber Lee

"Absolutely amazing flavors! Toppings were fresh and staff super fantastic. Can't wait to come..."

Sarah Miller

"Everything is extremely fresh and delicious. The service is phenomenal! I love Cyber Yogurt! It is my top desert/smoothie/milkshake..."

Alexander Trinh

"My family loves going! Very friendly staff! & over all love the frozen..."

Cynthya Ledezma

"Best yogurt lots of fruits to choose from my favorite place great customer service. This yogurt spot is way better than..."

Manny Rincon

"Really awesome� and very tasty, cozy place to stay with, very..."

Ria Sta Maria

"Mi lugar favorito para el froyo el de Pitaya es mi favorito... Ademas tienen Servicio de internet, fax y mas... El lugar esta impecable, limpio y..."

Argelia Vega

"Tasty yogurt, fresh fruit, variety of toppings, but best of all friendly, welcoming hopitality. This will surely be my summer spot...."

Anna Estrada

"Todo eata muy rico,limpio y muy amables y atentos,al atenderte y me gusta que al registrar tu # de cell uno acumula puntos y agarro cosas gratis..."

Bermudez Vicky

"The best family owned business in the land! I love it being so close to..."

Traci Mead Streisel

"Peanut Aya Bowl Iced Matcha Latte Chocolate Bar 80% The portion of the bowl is quite large. The pricing is average, but the 5 stars are for the..."

E G R E T

"Every single time I come here the açaí bowls are amazing! Not to mention the fact that everyone there is so welcoming and genuine :). I’m..."

Allan Segovia

"Cyber Yogurt is a local, family owned business. Their goal is simple: To provide the best frozen yogurt in El Monte. Alongside frozen yogurt, they..."

Kristy Dai

"I love supporting local businesses, and Cyber Yogurt fits the bill. Parking is excellent, and I'm always in and out in no time. Great yogurt with all..."

Danny Cruz

"Cyber Yogurt is a local and family owned business that offer a variety of smoothies, açaí bowls, juices and frozen yogurt. They’re located on..."

Carlo N.

"Shout out to the store owner for considering the needs of the community members and adding the printing service. The store manager (sorry I Forgot..."

Iridian Magallon Quintero

"The best yogurt place I have ever eaten at. Very friendly staff and relaxing place to hang..."

Shawn Standal

"It's was good but not much variety of flavors.you get a discount if your ridding a..."

Elaine Ortega

Flo's Coffee Shop

Corned Beef Hash with Scrambled Eggs and Tots

Corned Beef Hash Eggs & O'Brian Potatoes

Chicken Fried Steak with over Easy Eggs and Hash Brown

Steak Sandwich and Onion Rings

Chorizo Burrito

Patty Melt Sandwich with Onion Rings

Breakfast Burrito with Tater Tots

Sourdough Toast

Chicken Fried Steak O’Brien Fries and Scrambled Eggs

Pastrami Melt with Fries

ABC Omelette

California Omelet

Cream of Wheat

Chilaquiles Rojos O’Brien Fries Beans and Scrambled Eggs

French Toast Combo and Waffle Combo

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Food is plentiful and delicious. Waffles just like Solvang and huge. Pancakes amazing. All breakfast choices including Mexican recipes. Will be back..."

tpelaez

"Good customer service and the serving of foods are decent and tasty!..."

Miley Yu

"Retro mom and pops dine in breakfast. Food was good, portions were just right. The staff was..."

Adan Macias

"As an El Monte resident, I cannot believe I had not discovered this place before! The service is adorable! It's family-oriented and has a very..."

Deborah Powers

"I recommend the menudo! They make fresh tortillas daily. The French toast breakfast is also a good choice. They close early and get busy so best to..."

April Flores

"Flo's is morethan just a coffee shop. It's your mom and pop's diner that serve good breakfast and lunch. I was looking for a go0d diner and ended up..."

Carlo N.

El Sombrero

"Great family place with an awesome big family room for big parties. They also have a bar and do catering services. Highly recommend and would go back..."

Nicholas Dallas

"Staff and Host was great as we hosted a small event at this restaurant for 35 guest. We utilized the mini meal menu option which had 25 items to..."

Melissa Lopez

"Had a long wait, but it was a busy Friday evening. Once we were seated, the staff was very friendly and apologized for the delay. Had the Chili..."

Won Moss

"Great tasting food. Reasonably priced beer or mix drinks. Waitresses are very attentive. This was my second time to this restaurant. I will..."

Debbie Romero

Playas De Nayarit

"Nice place to eat seafood, good portions and really good..."

Gustavo Canales

"The best fish ceviche in town. Order the tray is worth the cost...."

Patricia Ibarra

"They pack a gracious amount for an order of tostada ceviche de camarón. I love that they gave me plenty of tostadas and extra chips with spicy red..."

Mayra Chuman

"Whenever we have a special occasion at work, we always pick up a couple of trays of seafood from here. It's always a crowd pleaser and there's hardly..."

Eric Munoz

"Really Really good sea food. And the mariachi music is..."

David Ramos

"Seafood, I order coctel La Ballena it was delicious and they have great..."

David Gutierrez

"Delicious...homemade tortillas..all the food had a very very good..."

Elizabeth gonzalez

"Los callos de acha are always on point 👌 . The food is delicious . I like the courtyard area , nice area to grab a beer or two..."

Jesus Bringas

Sweet Veggie

Don Gerardo's Restaurant

Ixtaco Taqueria

87/100 (1118 ratings)

"Bomb food. Not your local whatever taco shop. This place has delicious food. Chicharron con Chile Verde burrito is my..."

Edward Tereszczuk

"Loved it...good food, good prices.. If your tired of asada and pastor tacos this is the spot to go.... calamari, scallops, duck, crab, shrimp and the..."

Ponchin Fausto

"More like homemade something different then the average taco place really good Best local taco..."

Joseph Reyes

"The service can be slow, especially during the lunch hour, but the food is unbelievable. There is nothing that I have not tried that I did not like...."

Juan Sanchez

"Soooo good!!.. everything was amazing!.. staff was very nice and attentive!!. Oaxactacos are life!!.. and the potato bacon taquitos are bomb!!....."

Mariana Andrade-Lechuga

"The tacos were delicious and I will stop by again in the near future.. It is a fabulous local Taqueria.. just good food and good..."

Sarav Human

"Food is excellent ! I just wish they had more room to seat. But I don't mind standing,..."

April Gina Ventura Tenorio

"Original.... Can not be compared....they r the..."

Tony Delarosa

"Great place, super friendly staff. They are a great business with authentic and fresh flavors. Downside is parking, they share parking with some..."

Alec X

"Hands down best plant-based tacos in town! 🙌🏻 So happy to have discovered this amazing taqueria! They serve regular animal based tacos too but..."

Happy V

"I have been loving the grilled fish tacos and the agua fresca selection is amazing, I usually ask to mix two flavors. Taco Tues special was..."

The Turtle

"This place is amazing...unfortunately the parking lot is minimal, but I'd park 3 blocks away and walk it there...Food was fresh and perfect amount..."

Ioan Oradan

"Excellent tacos Fish taco was one of my favorites in the city Have had burritos and tacos, but the taco tortillas really are hard to beat. Lengua was..."

Peter Lau

"Great customer services! Food is tasty and fresh! And price is reasonable. Would definitely go back again..."

Miley Yu

"TONS of vegan options, handmade tortillas, and happy hour from 4:20-7:10pm = 20% off. Bonus it is super cute and..."

Sarah Scheffer

"We have been coming here for years now. It’s been a while due to Covid but we decided to drive out tonight. The food is always good however be..."

Julie Marquez

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Alec X

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Vaughn Dent

adelaida wassink

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