Restaurants in Covina
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Best Restaurants
“Always have a great time.service is fast,server are friendly”
“Great food, nice service, liked the ambiance. Definitely recommended”
“If you crave Italian food with a slight California twist, look no further. The carrots were our favorite appetizer, slightly spicy and extremely flavorful with the tahini, tajin and pine nuts. The pistachio pesto rigatoni was also a standout. If you are comfortable paying slighly more for higher quality food you wont be disappointed. My wife and I will certainly be visiting again.”
“It had been nearly 15 years since my last visit. I must say the decor is exactly as I remembered. Took 3 minutes to be seated then we were greeted by the most friendly and attentive waiter I’ve EVER had at any restaurant . I’m a huge lover of the cabbage salad so I gorged on a big bowl before dinner. I ordered a medium rare fillet and potato and it was cooked to perfection. I so wish I lived nearby as I would pay it a regular visit. I’m so glad the Clearmans Northwoods inn has not been changed.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“We stopped by Spirit of Texas Craft Barbecue, located near Arrow Highway and Bonnie Cove, for an early Sunday lunch. We arrived around 11:30 a.m. and decided to make a meal of it.
Today, we tried two of their combo platters, featuring tri-tip and pulled pork. Both came with a side, and we each chose the potato salad. We also grabbed a couple of drinks to round out the meal.
The tri-tip and pulled pork were both delicious, and the potato salad was a great complement to the barbecue.
Everything tasted fresh and homemade, which is exactly what you hope for when visiting a family-owned barbecue restaurant.
One thing I really appreciate about Spirit of Texas is its authenticity. This is a small, family-owned establishment that has been serving the community for years. I was actually here 30 years ago, and remarkably, the place hasn't changed much. They still make their food themselves rather than relying on someone else's kitchen. You can taste the care that goes into what they serve.
I also love their sign explaining that they're open until a certain time or until they run out of food. That tells you everything you need to know. When the food is gone, they're done for the day. It's a good reason to get there early!
There's plenty of parking, including designated ADA parking spaces. There are also signs throughout the lot reminding visitors that parking is for customers only, apparently due to past issues.
If you're looking for authentic, freshly made barbecue from a small family-owned business, I highly recommend making the trip to Spirit of Texas Craft Barbecue.
Come hungry, arrive early, and enjoy a great meal at a local institution!”
“Love this place service is great food is delicious nice atmosphere well worth it only my second time going there but won’t be my last still want to go for breakfast 😍”
Restaurants with Delivery
“I've been coming here for over 10 years and absolutely love this spot. Hideo has been making sushi ever since I've been going here and he is excellent. Service is always good, the place is a little small, but always busy. They have the best muscles, best albacore capaccio and rolls. Nice vibe in there. I highly recommend as this is my favorite sushi spot in the SGV.”
“I always recommend this place to everyone, the food is so good, the people who work here are so kind and accommodating, and the vibes are great! 10/10 and cannot wait to keep bringing everyone here. We always bring big groups and get multiple of the meat and veg platters. And the rainbow smoothies as well!”
“Fantastic customer service. Kudos to Brianna and Edward. First time at this location I will definitely return. Nice ambiance and spacious. Manager "Joanna" was very helpful. We had the bunch of lunch, They never let the quantity or quality run down and the salad bar was very fresh. Thank you ?”
“If you crave Italian food with a slight California twist, look no further. The carrots were our favorite appetizer, slightly spicy and extremely flavorful with the tahini, tajin and pine nuts. The pistachio pesto rigatoni was also a standout. If you are comfortable paying slighly more for higher quality food you wont be disappointed. My wife and I will certainly be visiting again.”
“Nice cafe, Portions are huge, Great service”
Outdoor Dining
“It had been nearly 15 years since my last visit. I must say the decor is exactly as I remembered. Took 3 minutes to be seated then we were greeted by the most friendly and attentive waiter I’ve EVER had at any restaurant . I’m a huge lover of the cabbage salad so I gorged on a big bowl before dinner. I ordered a medium rare fillet and potato and it was cooked to perfection. I so wish I lived nearby as I would pay it a regular visit. I’m so glad the Clearmans Northwoods inn has not been changed.”
“Service was great and the staff was friendly.
The chicken soup was just okay. I would have preferred the soup to come out first instead of being served at the same time as my sandwich. The open-face roast beef was decent but nothing that really stood out.
The patty melt had good flavor, but it came with very few grilled onions, and even though I requested mushrooms, they were completely left off.
Overall, the food was okay and had decent flavor, but it didn’t quite meet my expectations. The great service was definitely the highlight of my visit.”
“The food is excellent , the service is great and they are very friendly. The cook juan is always smiling and the waitress Maria knows the customers by name. That means people have been coming here for a long time. I recommend the , CARNE EN SU JUGO, THE CARNE ASADA, THE MOLE….. all of their food is excellent. We are definitely coming back ..”
“Went on a Thursday for date night with the wife. Live music was great. The restaurant was slow but we had a reservation. The service was very slow although they were not busy. Food was tasty but pricey for what you get. We had the Caesar salad to start, Mongolian beef (good but not a large portion of beef with lots of rice for $32), shrimp tacos were on the smallest street taco tortillas I have seen. Drinks and desert were good. Cool vibe and atmosphere.”
Online Reservation Available
“Went on a Thursday for date night with the wife. Live music was great. The restaurant was slow but we had a reservation. The service was very slow although they were not busy. Food was tasty but pricey for what you get. We had the Caesar salad to start, Mongolian beef (good but not a large portion of beef with lots of rice for $32), shrimp tacos were on the smallest street taco tortillas I have seen. Drinks and desert were good. Cool vibe and atmosphere.”
“I stopped by on Saturday with my wife for some lunch. I heard of the fundraiser this restaurant is having with the knights of Columbus. The restaurant will donate 20% of your bill to the knights. I thought that was tremendous and admirable. We shared several dishes like vegetables chow mein, orange peel beef and some beef that I don't remember the actual name. Everything tasted fresh and service was quick even tho it looked like a good lunch rush was the going on at the time. We had some ice cold flavored tea which we both enjoyed very much. We decided to share this place with our daughter so we pick up one of the lunch specials to go. Price was reasonable, the good was delicious, service was quick and friendly. Every experience at a restaurant should go like this experience we had. Will definitely return to try some more dishes on the menu.”
“A bit pricey BUT delicious meal. I had the Chicken Mole- which was made with shredded chicken-however my MIL returned the following week and she said that it was NOT the same and NOT nearly as good. So maybe ask before placing your order🤷🏼. The Mango Margarita was Very Large and equally delicious BUT it was almost $20! Each !
So all in all it was a very nice meal for two and it was $98 for 2 dinners and 2 margaritas. No sides or appetizers. Minus the tip.”
“What a fantastic place to hang out with friends! The food was delicious and paired well with the beer flight. Staff was helpful and attentive. It’s a unique setting and I can tell a lot of thought was put into designing a spot to have a locally brewed beer with great food while enjoying the great outdoors! Highly recommend!”
“The shop has a cozy atmosphere, and the staff are very nice. I really like the beef rice here, but the curry rice is truly not good—just as some people have said—because the curry is poorly made. The sushi rolls are decent, though; if I were to make a recommendation, I’d only suggest the beef rice.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“A bit pricey BUT delicious meal. I had the Chicken Mole- which was made with shredded chicken-however my MIL returned the following week and she said that it was NOT the same and NOT nearly as good. So maybe ask before placing your order🤷🏼. The Mango Margarita was Very Large and equally delicious BUT it was almost $20! Each !
So all in all it was a very nice meal for two and it was $98 for 2 dinners and 2 margaritas. No sides or appetizers. Minus the tip.”
Takeout Restaurants
“We had a great experience! The atmosphere was very nice and welcoming, and the staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The food was delicious, and it’s definitely a kid-friendly place, which we really appreciated. Lilith, Juan, and the rest of the staff were wonderful and made us feel very welcome. We’ll definitely be back!”
“the food was delicious 😋 our waitress was so helpful translating and describing the flavors involved in each dish. the restaurant is clean, spacious and organized. luv that!! it's a must try if you're in the area. We drove all the way there to check it out. NOT a disappointment at all.”
“Delicioso! Delicious! 🤤 Sabor a Perú was amazing! My family and I were doing an errand in the Covina area and I decided to Google some Peruvian food options and came across Sabor a Peru. It was an excellent choice. The food is just sooooo good! Delicious made from scratch & the portions are generous. The pricing is also what I consider good. Every single dish we order was amazing but I’m in absolute love with the Tallarin Verde de Pollo & the Lucuma Ice Cream. But again everything was amazing. Thank you Sabor a Perú.”
“Top tacos at an amazing price. These tacos are miniatures but are stuffed to the edge. Don’t be scared of the long lines as the cooks dispatch orders quickly. Great customer service. Parking lot on the side or street parking. Tacos start at $1.75. Definitely worth the price!”
“The Molcajete Sinaloa and the barbecue of roasted meat, cheese, shrimp and chicken are 10/10 !!!With rice, beans and corn tortillas made right there, it is a delight!Fully recommended. [Original] El Molcajete Sinaloa y La Parrillada de Carne asada, queso, camarones y pollo están 10/10!!! con arroz, frijoles y tortillas de maíz hechas ahí mismo, es UNA DELICIA! Totalmente recomendados.”
“I saw that the Brazilian Lemonade was back on the menu so I decided to stop in for a taste. I placed an online order and it was made just as I ordered right on time. I always order online so I never really get to experience their atmosphere, so I can't really comment. But their service is pretty good.”
“The trivia host is amazing and super good looking and I he’s the best thing ever since sliced bread 😬”
“Stopped in to get a few supplements for body pain. Joint and back pain. Roger educated me. Smart man. I trust him. He is a wealth of knowledge. This was a divine appointment. I love the fact that his supplements are natural and created by him. Roger is going to help me. I’m going to implement his suggestions and take his supplements. Thank you Roger. I’ll be back next month.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Amazing Little hole in the wall. I was working a job down the street and lucky enough to have had lunch here. Hands down the best fish tacos I’ve ever had. I travel down to Baja dozens of times per year and I’ve never had a fresh fish taco like the one I’ve had here. The way it’s prepared the tortilla the crunch when you bite into the freshly fried Fish is very hard to find. I had To go back and the ceviche tostada was even more impressive and I love seafood. This was really good. I had to come back one more time and I had a shrimp burrito, which was very good as Well. Fairly to really well priced for the amazing food they put out. Small inside, but highly recommend if possible to eat your food inside as Fresh as possible”
“Great atmosphere. Live bands in the weekends. They have 40 beers on tap. Tasty specialty drinks and delicious food. New menu items and drinks. Well worth it.”
Cheap Eats
“Claro's is my new go to sandwich shop, fantastic sandwiches at fair prices. My usual is their new sandwich which is the hot bobby. Which is essentially a hot pastrami sandwich. I also highly recommend their desserts. The personal sized banana cream pie is my delectable of choice. Wholeheartedly recommend.”
“So I usually do this when I go out of town, I goggle dive bar near me, well this is it. A good place for drinks and karaoke on a Wednesday night with KJ Helen, just come on in and just blend in. Sing a song, no one knows you anyway, Once you visit, you'll be telling yourself the next morning, yes that was a dive bar. Say Hi to the lovely always polite bartender Nancy.”
“🍂Churro season just got even better at @churroboss in Covina! Everything here is made in-house — from the warm, crispy churros dusted in cinnamon sugar to their creamy ice creams and decadent drinks.
I tried their seasonal Pumpkin Affogato (yes, pumpkin ice cream topped with espresso🤎), the Mad Abuelita — an iced Mexican hot chocolate with a shot of espresso and whipped cream — and the Churro Split loaded with classic vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry scoops🍨”
“Bomb all i can say is amazing. Food is top tier the sauces the food this is my go to. Drove all the way from oc to get my plates. They're really friendly and attentive. If you want to get some really good food to put in your tummy this is the place to go”
“What a fantastic place to hang out with friends! The food was delicious and paired well with the beer flight. Staff was helpful and attentive. It’s a unique setting and I can tell a lot of thought was put into designing a spot to have a locally brewed beer with great food while enjoying the great outdoors! Highly recommend!”
Latest Reviews
“On the way back to Ventura from the Indian Wells Tennis Tournament, I stopped at P & G Super Burger. Exhausted and hungry we stumbled in and they were getting ready to close. They treated us royally and made us the most delicious sandwiches and shakes. I love their food and the crew!”
“Fantastic customer service. Kudos to Brianna and Edward. First time at this location I will definitely return. Nice ambiance and spacious. Manager "Joanna" was very helpful. We had the bunch of lunch, They never let the quantity or quality run down and the salad bar was very fresh. Thank you ?”
“The Molcajete Sinaloa and the barbecue of roasted meat, cheese, shrimp and chicken are 10/10 !!!With rice, beans and corn tortillas made right there, it is a delight!Fully recommended. [Original] El Molcajete Sinaloa y La Parrillada de Carne asada, queso, camarones y pollo están 10/10!!! con arroz, frijoles y tortillas de maíz hechas ahí mismo, es UNA DELICIA! Totalmente recomendados.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“Fantastic customer service. Kudos to Brianna and Edward. First time at this location I will definitely return. Nice ambiance and spacious. Manager "Joanna" was very helpful. We had the bunch of lunch, They never let the quantity or quality run down and the salad bar was very fresh. Thank you ?”
“I went today to Covina Burgers which I have not been in a very long time. With all the good things I was hearing my son and I went for lunch. First off my son is picky he ordered a breakfast burrito and didn’t finish it because it was too big. But his take was this is better than Farmer Boys. Because the amount of egg to meat and potatoes is even. He went on to say the fries were tasty with the right amount of salt. I ordered the chefs salad and it is big enough for two meals. I also ordered the zucchini because those are a favorite and was not disappointed. They were light crispy and delicious. We will definitely be back!”
“Alpha Omega is located right at the beginning of downtown Covina. They have excellent burgers, tuna melt sandwiches, and the best gyros sandwiches around. We always get the gyros sandwich and fries and a chili cheeseburger.
They also serve omelets for breakfast. Parking is a bit tough, but they hace a drive through. Outstanding place for lunch.”
New Restaurants
“We stopped by Spirit of Texas Craft Barbecue, located near Arrow Highway and Bonnie Cove, for an early Sunday lunch. We arrived around 11:30 a.m. and decided to make a meal of it.
Today, we tried two of their combo platters, featuring tri-tip and pulled pork. Both came with a side, and we each chose the potato salad. We also grabbed a couple of drinks to round out the meal.
The tri-tip and pulled pork were both delicious, and the potato salad was a great complement to the barbecue.
Everything tasted fresh and homemade, which is exactly what you hope for when visiting a family-owned barbecue restaurant.
One thing I really appreciate about Spirit of Texas is its authenticity. This is a small, family-owned establishment that has been serving the community for years. I was actually here 30 years ago, and remarkably, the place hasn't changed much. They still make their food themselves rather than relying on someone else's kitchen. You can taste the care that goes into what they serve.
I also love their sign explaining that they're open until a certain time or until they run out of food. That tells you everything you need to know. When the food is gone, they're done for the day. It's a good reason to get there early!
There's plenty of parking, including designated ADA parking spaces. There are also signs throughout the lot reminding visitors that parking is for customers only, apparently due to past issues.
If you're looking for authentic, freshly made barbecue from a small family-owned business, I highly recommend making the trip to Spirit of Texas Craft Barbecue.
Come hungry, arrive early, and enjoy a great meal at a local institution!”
“The shop has a cozy atmosphere, and the staff are very nice. I really like the beef rice here, but the curry rice is truly not good—just as some people have said—because the curry is poorly made. The sushi rolls are decent, though; if I were to make a recommendation, I’d only suggest the beef rice.”
“The cafe was a real hidden gem—it's actually inside the fish restaurant, which made it super hard to find since there was no separate sign for the cafe.
However, the staff, Lenis was so incredibly nice and sweet. She made my dulce de leche latte, but it was much too sweet for my taste, so she immediately adjusted it for me. Not only did she fix it, but she even gave me extra shots and milk just in case, which was so thoughtful. She also handed me a little cut-up dessert as a treat—she's truly amazing!”
“10/10 tacos. Soft light freshly handmade-in-front of-you tortillas. Pretty damn good for a good truck gas station taco spot. Good portion too. Lucky find because it was packed”
“I dont go to Dutch bros often but me and my girlfriend went just to try when we arrived we realized we ordered to the wrong location the workers although had no liability for our mistake remade our order for us and definitely earned a lifetime customer for this location great workers friendly staff and delicious fresh coffee would gladly come again for the great customer service!”
“I've been coming here for over 10 years and absolutely love this spot. Hideo has been making sushi ever since I've been going here and he is excellent. Service is always good, the place is a little small, but always busy. They have the best muscles, best albacore capaccio and rolls. Nice vibe in there. I highly recommend as this is my favorite sushi spot in the SGV.”