Restaurants in South El Monte

“Very small restaurant ran by one person so the service isn’t the quickest but definitely freshly made. I really enjoyed the meal and happy to support this local small business”

“AMAZING!! THE BEST PLACE IN SOUTH EL MONTE!! TRY THE LOMO SALTADO ANDA THE TIKI FRIES”

“I would have come here sooner if I knew they had non-vegetarian dishes! When my vegan friend wanted to meet me for lunch here I said sure, thinking I'd leaving hungry and boy was I wrong. The lemongrass chicken is amazing and it's a big portion too. The prices are reasonable and this place is easy to get to. I recommend giving it a try!”

“Progress Brewery use to be my go to. However, most of the time they are out of their most popular drinks. Nevertheless, is a chill brewery with a great athmosphere. The outside patio is nice to.”

“Best shrimp tacos in the world, by far. Have them with the grilled chiles.”

“This place is so clean and the owner very friendly. The food was good with affordable price. I came here in the early morning and so many people get in line for to go order.”

“I have been going for about 4 years really recommend delicious food 🥘 love it 🥰”

“Small mom& pop restaurant. Very 廣東 台山 Cantonese Taishan family style menu for lunch and dinner. Their chicken rice is delicious, juicy tender brown chicken, fragrant rice, just not very Hainan style but I will order again. Their curry pork chop rice, the curry sauce was very yummy unfortunately the fried pork chop was very dry inside. Want to love it so much because the fry job was done right but the meat was too dry. We also order the Chinese sausage salty egg meat Pattie on rice 台山臘腸鹹蛋肉餅飯. That was delicious! They can accommodate bigger group (6+) but best to call ahead. Easier for 1-4 person. There is a free small parking lot on the side and street parking. Even though I gave it 4-star (cuz of the pork chop), I would definitely return to try other items. Very authentic regional Chinese food.”

“I absolutely love this spot for Vietnamese food. Every dish I've tried has been consistently flavorful, well-seasoned, and deeply satisfying. My standout favorites include the fried egg rolls, the Banh Mi Bo Kho, and the Bo Luc Lac--each prepared with impressive attention to detail and authentic taste.

There's still so much on the menu I'm excited to explore, so I'll certainly be returning to Pho Hai. An honorable mention goes to their Spring rolls, Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Thai Tea, both of which are wonderfully bold, rich, and balanced.

If you're a fan of Vietnamese food, Pho Hai is a must-visit.”

“I come here a lot with my husband and friends but today was very disappointing. I ordered a torta de asada and was very upset. 5 pieces of black aguacate and half a piece of tomato for the entire torta. Than my husband ordered some tacos and the meat wasn’t seasoned and half of the meat was burned. We are very disappointed we have never been disappointed before this is one of our favorite places to go eat. Today the people working their looked new we paid $37 for our food and are upset.”

“We came in last minute for dinner with my 7 year old. The restaurant was clean and the cashier Jose was attentive. Food came out fast and tasted great. Well keep coming back to this location”

“Muy buenas caguamas de micheladas y las carnitas nose digan”

“This simple place becoming my favorite noodle restaurant in san gabriel valley, because they have really good noodle, cook to perfection, good portion as well, service is really fast, and plenty of parking in the plaza or street parking. Just come, eat good noodle, and leave happy..”

“Had a quick early lunch here on a Tuesday, around 11am. No wait, tables were available. Ordered Pho Bac XL plus added tendons, and an Iced Coffee. Food came really fast. My bowl of Pho Bac came out piping hot, which is good. Extra tendons came in a separate bowl. The amount of food that came in XL size is more than adequate, I’m quite satisfied. The broth was just right, not too salty. The Iced Coffee complemented the meal well. Seating here tends to be on the tighter side. I was in and out within 35 minutes.”

“Although the store is small, it has all kinds of things, supplies, meat, fruits, vegetables, all are available, the price is very reasonable, and the service attitude is super good ??? ???”

“Always come here for my breakfast especially the bagels , Soo delicious. They also r super nice people with the service and the placer Is verey clean, it seems they hace a lot of customers BC they r really good. Thank youuuu”

“I've recently purchased a box to try and have been impressed with the quality. I must have purchased a box that had quality control issues because I found an empty bag within the first two bags I pulled from the box. I contacted uncle lees and they went beyond my expectations and sent me two free boxes of tea! Well done!”

“The support from our community, friends, students and our friendly staff.”

“When I first arrived to this restaurant, I didn’t see any other diners and was quite hesitant. But soon enough they proved my ‘pre-thoughts’ wrong.
Definitely one of the best Vietnamese home cooked meals at a restaurant in the area. The flavour is so authentic that can transport you back to the Southern of Vietnam (mien Tay) in a bite. We ordered the lunch set for family and cannot fault a thing. It came with canh chua, ca chien, goi tom thit, ca kho, bap cai chua. Flavour was mouth watering and all very good value for money. This is such a hidden gem. Highly recommend!”

“great food, great service, very clean. And spacious. Our family hangout”

“I love this place !! I so enjoy the regular and the sesame seeds baguettes; the seeds give a delicious taste. Don't believe me. Try it. Their chicken sandwich has vegetables. The perfect size and the right amount of protein and veggies. Ah, I almost forgot to tell you, they have earned an A. Their employees are mostly elderly women. I love supporting them. 👏👏”

“yo les recomiendo todo xk todo esta riquísimo cuando voi quiero comer de .todo 🤣🤣🤣🤣”

“Excelente atención y ricos tacos de barbacoa”

“Great service and food. The chips, salsa n appetizer beans are so yummy. Agua frescas are so good and refreshing. 😃”

“Love this place, Food is nice & fresh. Customer service is excellent they are all so attentive. Jasmin was our server super sweet very attentive love this place will come back!”

“Their roasted pork belly is to die for. It is pricy but worth it. When I came in, I thought they hang the meat too long, but when they cut it and gave it to me. It was piping hot and the skin was so crunchy. Flavor was better than most.”

“My first visit here was a great experience! The cashier was friendly, which set a positive tone right away. The restaurant has TVs placed around the dining area, so customers can stay entertained while waiting for their food. I also loved that they let you pour your own condiments on the side, adding a nice personal touch. The food was ready in just 10 to 15 minutes, which was impressively quick. Overall, I highly recommend this place, especially their Super Fries—they’re a must-try!👍”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
Super Pizza Veloz has clearly been a staple in the South El Monte community for a long time, and it’s easy to see why. I really appreciate that they accept EBT, which makes it much more accessible for families in the area. One thing I did notice though is that their self-service kiosk doesn’t allow EBT payments, so you have to order at the counter instead. It’s not a huge issue, but it does create a little bit of confusion when ordering.
What really stood out to me were the family meal deals. For around $43–$45, you can get two large pizzas, 20–25 wings, and potato wedges, which is honestly a great value for a family. Deals like that make it much easier for families to enjoy a good meal together without spending a fortune.
As for the pizza itself, the pepperoni and sausage pizza was a little on the greasy side, but it was still very flavorful and satisfying.
Overall, it’s a solid local spot with great value for families, and I love supporting businesses that have been part of the community since 1986.”

“An awesome authentic find! the portions are filling and it tastes delicious 🌮”

“This is more of a drinking place where you typically go with a group of friends to drink. Be prepared for loud music if you happen to go any time after 6, it's so loud that you can't even hear what the other person say. My first time going there and it was my last, I just wanted to try it.”

“One of the better durian smoothies in LA. I wish they used more durian flesh/meat though.

If you're ordering sugar cane, call ahead as it takes about 5-10 mins to make it. More, if you have a large order. Large cup without ice is $16 while large cup with ice is $8. On the pricier side but it tastes fresh & good so it's worth it for me.”

“black, jasmine, thai. Around $3 for a large cup. Friendly kids. Good boba too. Viet coffee is strong, as usual. The best cheap drinks I’ve found in the SGV. It’s just the location is bad, as Rosemead is a big road with big trucks.”

“nice place for a cold beer and banda music”

“Absolutely love this new pizza place from how the set up to food and drinks .”

“I grew up here in San Gabriel valley area. Was our spot every Friday night or Sunday morning in the 90s and early 2000 I haven't been there for years. I hope to come and visit soon♥️🥰”

“Food flavor is always a 10/10 I just wish the place looked better and had AC. They definitely need to refurbish. If you are in a hurry, order ahead so the food could be ready at pick up. My drive is 10 minutes and its usually ready upon my arrival. Take Cash to avoid the credit card/debit card fee.”

“Ima be honest and transparent as always this place atmosphere gave it a calm inviting environment. The service was given to us by the owner I would assume and she's also the cook. She was very patient attentive and very caring and helpful only downside is the wait was a little long, we were starving but still worth the wait. Without a question we will be back. Nacho fries were great chilaquiles on point my sister got a nopal and eggs she couldn't stop complimenting the food and she's picky. Flan delicious and the bistek ranchero was great wasn't prepared for the red sauce but gave it an extra kick and the pineapple agua Fresca highly recommend.”

“To over priced.”

“I love ying, she always so nice and treat everyone like friends. I eat there often and their dishes make me feel like home.
BBQ pork, ginger chicken are unbelievably flavorful, tender meat that are made with care and healthy ingredients
I cant speak more for them, when you taste their food, you know its made by people with a good heart.”

“I was running errands and saw this place which peeked my interest. The restaurant is clean, with decent foot traffic, mainly for takeout
I dined in, opting for the 2 delicacy on rice for $14 (choose any meat). I got the soy sauce chicken and bbq pork. I’d say they’re both on the sweeter side than what I’ve been used to. Had to ask for extra soy sauce. The rice itself tasted old - kinda on the dry side. service was fast and friendly.
I’d give this place a 3.5, since I’ve had much better BBQ elsewhere”

“Wonderful Mexican market that sells fresh warm tortillas and tamales. They also have a full service Mexican restaurant and they serve menudo in the mornings. Got some delicious crispy chicharron and fresh guacamole. Nice wonderful people work here and everyone is friendly.”

“Kfc is so good that I wish I could eat it everyday (well not everyday) ;-)”

“Food is good.. service it's ok takes some time during lunch time. Workers are very friendly. I would recommend this place just during rush time it will take ”

“Cuando voy a Señor Alberto, yo soy el 👑 Rey !! Gracias Sergio y Staff”

“Tamales here are so good!!!
They do not lack in the quantity with the meat. Very good and tasty. Homemade champurado, arroz con leche, avena. They open early, but gotta get there before they run out of you favorite tamales.”

“Everything especially the service”

“Deliciosa Birria recomendado al 💯”

“Bomb pupusas! I’d eat them everyday if I could. Authentic as it can get, check this place out you won’t regret it!”

“The food was really good! Great price and service!”