18 Best Mexican Restaurants in South El Monte

Take a look at our favorite South El Monte Mexican restaurants.

Taco Nazo Mexican • $
9516 Garvey Ave, South El Monte

Customers` Favorites

Tacos de Pescado Y Tostadas de Ceviche
Fish and Shrimp Tacos Baja Style
Fish Tacos and Shrimp Cocktail
Fish Tacos and Shrimp Tacos
Al Pastor and Asada Taco
World Famous Fish Taco
Tacos Dorados de Papa
Grilled Shrimp Taco
Shrimp Taco Combo
Chips and Salsa

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

4.5 Superb204 Reviews
Los Chilitos Restaurant Mexican • $$
1648 Tyler Ave # E, South El Monte

Customers` Favorites

Huevos a La Mexicana Con Nopales Y Papás Guisadas
Los Chilitos Molcajete
Chips and 4 Oz Salsa
Chile Relleno Plate
Chilaquiles En Mole
Filete A la Plancha
Molcaquete Mexicano
Chilitos Quesadilla
Chilaquiles Rojos
Menudo with Pata

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

4.6 Superb78 Reviews
Taqueria Periban Inc. Mexican • $
2129 Chico Ave, South El Monte

Customers` Favorites

Carnitas Buche Pork Maws and a Mixed Carnitas Tacos Yumm
Una Order De Tacos Dsurtidoe Carnitas
With Tortillas E Salsa
Orden de Carnitas
Carne Asada Taco
Carnitas Mixtas
Carnitas Burrito
Tacos Surtidos
Caguama Modelo
Tacos De Buche

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

4.4 Superb62 Reviews
EL PERICO MARKET Mexican • $$
10524 Garvey Ave, South El Monte

“So I seen a lot of bad comments on there Yelp!! Like really?? THEY HAVE THE BEST FOOD THERE😋 My husband and my kids love this place it makes us feel like when we go to Mexico the employees there are super nice and the lady that cooks makes you feel welcomed!! I love there Cafe de olla ❤ if you haven't had it you need too!! We always order our consome and tacos de suadero OMG they are the best!! (TRY THERE CHORIZO TOO) In fact I went there today and I love how everytime I go they sell more Mexican stuff in there market I'm just in love with this place!! I give it a 5 stars⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ because I can't put 6 stars lol😊“

4.7 Superb19 Reviews
Taco SAAS Tacos • $
10300 Rush St, South El Monte

Customers` Favorites

Keto Tacos Al Pastor Asada and Birria
Barbacoa and Pastor Taco
Tacos De Carne Asada
Vegan Chorizo Taco
Carne Asada Tacos
Vegetarian Tacos
Veggie Tacos
Quesadillas
Chicharron
Saas Attack

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

4.3 Superb59 Reviews
Barbacoa Mexican • $
3733 CA-19, South El Monte

“Excelente atención y ricos tacos de barbacoa“

4.6 Superb14 Reviews
Tacos El Chaparrito Mexican • $
9611 Garvey Ave, South El Monte

Customers` Favorites

Camarones A la Diabla
Carne Asada Taco
Taco de Cecina
Taco de Tripa
Street Tacos
Chilaquiles
Burritos
Huarache
Al Pastor
Nachos

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

4.3 Superb33 Reviews
Armando's Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
9611 Garvey Ave Ste 126, South El Monte

Customers` Favorites

Enchilada and Chile Relleno with Rice and Beans
Carne Asada Burrito with Green Sauce
Lengua Burrito Rice and Beans
Carne Asada Wet Burrito
Chilaquiles Verdes
Combination Plate
Guacamole Spicy
Salsa and Chips
Steak Ranchero
Chicken Fajitas

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

4.2 Good50 Reviews
Mariscos San Isidro Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $$
2327 Rosemead Blvd, South El Monte

Customers` Favorites

Camarones Aguachile
Molcajete Mixto
Fish Taco
Campechana
Ceviche

“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♥️🥰“

4.1 Good62 Reviews
Bonito Nayarit Mexican • $
1941 Tyler Ave, South El Monte

Customers` Favorites

Enchiladas Verdes
Aguachile Negro
Taco

“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.“

4.1 Good19 Reviews
TACOS LOS 3 POTRILLOS Mexican • $
1959 Durfee Ave, South El Monte

Customers` Favorites

6 Tacos Al Pastor Carnitas Tripa and Birria
Burrito Mojado
Carnitas Pollo
Chicken Torta
Mulitas
Gelato

“Ordered Carne Asada fries and a birria burrito. Fries are nice and crispy wedges! Asada was finely chopped and served on top of the wedges with a nice helping of cheese. Consome came with the birria! And they gave me a horchata on the house! Very nice service and delicious food :) $25 and it fed 4 people!“

4 Good92 Reviews
Karina's Tacos (S. El Monte) Mexican • $
2025 Durfee Ave, South El Monte

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Lengua Torta Cubana La Tripa Muy Rica
Wet Burrito Carne Asada
Tacos De Carne Asada
Torta De Carne Asada
Carne Asada Nachos
Chile Verde Plate
Torta De Milanesa
Chilaquiles Verdes
Tortas N Sopes
Tripa Taco Y

“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.“

4 Good64 Reviews
Señor Alberto Mexican • $
2740 Rosemead Blvd, South El Monte

Customers` Favorites

Two Tacos Choice of Meat
Carne Asada Plate
Chicken Tacos
Super Nachos
Super Fries
Enchiladas
Fish Taco
Breakfast
Al Pastor
California

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

3.9 Good71 Reviews
La Mano Tortilleria Mexican • $
9529 Garvey Ave, South El Monte

Customers` Favorites

Tortillas

“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.“

3.8 Good25 Reviews
Birrieria Tlaquepaque #3 Mexican • $
10904 Rush St #890, South El Monte

Customers` Favorites

Ham and Egg Breakfast Burrito
Complementary Beans and Chips
Pastor Quesadilla Plate
Super Carne Asada Fries
Menudo Y Birria Combo
Hand Made Tortilla
Large Birria Plate
Chips and Salsa
Birria Burrito
Big Jamaica

“Deliciosa Birria recomendado al 💯“

3.6 Good53 Reviews
Lolita's Fast Food Sandwich Shop • $
1955 Rosemead Blvd, South El Monte

Customers` Favorites

Regular Tortas Signature Tortas
Chilaquiles Breakfast Burrito
Bacon Breakfast Burrito
Bean & Cheese Burrito
Breakfast Burritos
Carnitas Burrito
Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken
Pulled Pork
Carne Asada

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

4.1 Good50 Reviews
Tacos gelys Fast Food •
9527 Garvey Ave, South El Monte
5 Superb1 Reviews
A Huevo que Si Mexican Brunch Mexican • $$
1721 Durfee Ave, South El Monte

Customers` Favorites

Waffles with Natella and Fresh Fruit
Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow
Strawberry Shortcake Pancake
Enchiladas Verdes Con Huevo
Quesabirrias Y Consomé
Fruity Pebbles Pancakes
Los Chilaquiles Verdes
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
French Toast and Fruit
Quesabirria Y Consome

“The food here is always great. I had the eggcelent burrito, my mom had the three egg scramble, my kids had the Belgian waffles, and the mole. Everything was amazing.
The service wasn't bad, it was just super slow. Seriously, they need more severs as well as batista, even the coffee and mimosas took long to be served. The wait for a table was over 25 minutes in spite of several tables being available due to the staff just not being enough to go around. Poor management is to blame.“

3.1 Average166 Reviews

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