Restaurants in Monrovia

“Excellent,food. Also, the customer service was on point! Thank you”

“Food is delicious great staff”

“Great food and great service!”

“One of my favorite Shanghainese restaurants! It is kind of a hole in the wall place. No frills, waiters speak little English, but are helpful enough.

What I always get is the braised pig knuckle in brown sauce. Deep fried, then braised for hours. It is the best! The meat is so tender it falls off the bone with a fork. It’s served with spinach or bokchoy, a big dish that can feed a family of four just by itself!

I also like their seaweed fish and duck stuffed with sticky rice (requires advanced reservation).

Shanghai Bamboo house delivers on price and unique southern Chinese flavors. I highly recommend it if you’re a fan of Shanghainese cuisine.”

“La Sexy Michelada is a delightful spot that truly captures the essence of a vibrant dining experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was lively and inviting. The service was top-notch, with our server Yareli going above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic meal.
We started off with the shrimp cocktail, which was fresh and flavorful, followed by the carne asada burrito that was hearty and satisfying. The fish tacos were a highlight as well, with perfectly cooked fish and a refreshing topping. The botana caliente added a nice touch, bringing a variety of flavors to the table.
And let's not forget the micheladas! They were simply outstanding—gorgeous presentations that were as delicious as they looked. Overall, La Sexy Michelada exceeded our expectations in every way. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food and an enjoyable dining experience!”

“Great service and friendly staff. Dan, Andrew, and Scotty are attentive and fun to watch behind the bar. Our food was excellent! A must try!!”

“Place is run by a bunch of roided out posers”

“Fresh and delicious! Great local spot!”

“Love the ambiance. Great food. Great service and excellent drinks are served at the bar. Great for an intimate dinner or for a special occasion.”

“Excellent food and service- highly recommend this restaurant!!”

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“Excelente!!! Esta en muy Buena ubicación y precio accesible, hotel 4 estrellas 🌟 servicio y calidad.”

“The food is second to none!”

“Pretty good food. The lunch was a good deal. I had the Tonkatsu it wasn't dry but they over fried it a bit so the batter was a bit hard. Overall a good place for lunch.”

“The shrimp and crawfish is very good.”

“Cute place, good food, great atmosphere. Dodgers fans and games!”

“What a find!. I mean it was my birthday so we searched for something that tickled my requirements in the area we were staying. Such a warm and welcoming reception. The thing is I messaged a week ago on Insta and they held my spot. When we arrived we were treated like royalty .Food and wine was amazingly accompanied with great hospitality. We arrived at 1930 left at 2330.
This is an amazing place. X”

“God! It's a touching taste
We came to play from AZ and were recommended by relatives and friends to try it out.
Shacha water spinach and mutton is simply the taste that I miss in my memory
The scallion chicken is super tender, the oyster cakes are also delicious, and the kids love the sausages.
But the shredded ginger intestine is not sour enough, and the intestine is a bit too soft after cooking.
What’s even more touching is that if you spend $30 or more, you’ll get a free Taiwanese beer!
It’s just a quick-service restaurant!
Fast food and great service!”

“Just goggled and found. Good parking yummy food good choices. Abd large servings”

“Celebrated my birthday at Bella Serra Trattoria and throughly enjoyed it! Atmosphere and food was amazing!

Kid-friendliness: Celebrating your birthday is something you will never forget. The servers at Bella, Sera Trattoria provided extraordinary service that only enhanced celebrating my birthday!”

“best place ever. been coming since I was 7 yrs old”

“Empanadas for breakfast, lunch & dinner are delicious!”

“Awesome pizza spot! It's a chain, but this is the best of all the Blaze Pizza locations I've been to. The girl who took our orders was awesome and helpful. The guy who made the pizzas was amazing and knew exactly what he was doing. And he cooked the pizzas PERFECTLY. ZERO flop with a nice undercarriage. IYKYK. Anyway, I'll definitely be back anytime I'm in the country.”

“Walked in to the cutest boba store ever! The drinks all looked so good, and couldn't decide but ended up ordering the Calamansi Citrus Refresher. It was so refreshing and the cups that come with it are absolutely adorable!! 10/10 recommend!”

“Love the chicken masala and the vegan and vegetarian choices. When you want to cut in meat and start a new healthier diet, you must try them out.”

“The ambiance is great! Easy to walk in on a Friday night to get a table for four. Food that is labeled spicy can be very spicy. Chicken satay, Pad see ew and red curry are great dishes!”

“Loved this place while living in Monrovia. Please look into placing one in Palmdale/Lancaster area❤️🥰❤️”

“One of few places in Southern California that actually offers vegan talai. The naan garlic bread is out of these world. What I also love that they can make low salt food too and they have vegan mango lassi. Food is clean, so delicious and the employees are friendly and helpful. Highly recommended if you are in area. Updated from previous review on 2024-10-12”

“Great place for breakfast ? the staff is attentive and polite, the coffee is super hot, and the water is nice and cold. The place is clean and very well maintained.”

“Best handmade ice cream ever!!!! Love the Taro and Ferrero Roche ice cream”

“The food is absolutely delicious! The presentation of the food on the plates are so beautifully set ! This is true Mexican style authentic to its cultural! The service is quick and with smile. Only wish this place was a much larger since there are people from all over coming to try this tasty food! Yesterday was my first time there. I ordered to go! Enchiladas with a fried egg on the side! It was the best I’ve had! I can actually taste the chicken. Other places I’m usually looking for the meat in my enchiladas! Hahahah I can’t wait to go back and try their breakfast French toast with potatoes and eggs and a large strawberry horchata! Or that delicious looking French roll with beans and chorizo and creme drizzled over it and some Mexican cheese slightly sprinkled on top!!! Yes I’m hungry now !!!! If you haven’t tried , you are definitely missing out on true authentic Mexican food! 🇲🇽”

“Love this place so much wow
The Caesar salad is the best I’ve ever had it’s literally so good that I am writing this while I’m eating it
Great vibes there too”

“First time stoped by after getting my hair done. Beautiful inside and great customer service. Ordered there new drink a watermelon lemonade with lychee so refreshing.”

“Great noodles and other entrees, do not miss the smoke duck. I can assure you it is wonderfully prepared. Pricing is very good. If you have not been there before, it is a must try.”

“Never been here before but had a freebie slider in the app. So glad I came ! Thanks a lot for the generous offer. The line was out the door , was worth the wait. Will return as a customer :) Wonderful staff as well .”

“Very comfortable place to be in. Everyone was relaxed and you could hear the staff in the kitchen communicating getting the orders out. They have good lighting, a larger modern menu board with a great selection. They had light hearted music playing and a big tv to watch the Dodger games. I was surprised to see Birria on the menu so had to get that for sure! I think I will may this my goto spot a couple days a week so I can eat better for less and no dishes to wash.”

“I went to TBurgers for breakfast and their food was AMAZING they have some of the biggest pancakes I’ve ever seen, their ranch dressing is really good definitely going back”

“Northeastern Noodle House, the braised beef noodles are delicious, and the beef burrito is full of coriander and green onions. Unfortunately, I don’t like the sweet noodle sauce, but the crust is super thin and the beef is delicious! The large plate of chicken shaved noodles is delicious with a bit of numbing flavor from Sichuan peppercorns! There is a live ramen show by the chef, and the noodles are freshly made and delicious...the service is good! It was full at dinner time..”

“Loved the peanut butter stout”

“Delish! Go early; it's a must try!”

“The menu is extensive and the parking area is easily accessible. Food was so tasty from my biscuits and gravy to my son's ham steak and even my wife's bulgogi bowl was amazing!I can't believe it's taken me this long to check this place out! A true Monrovia gem!”

“wow first time here food was excellent. very nice customer service 👍💯.can't wait to come back 😀”

“We enjoyed my birthday dinner tonight at Jakes Roadhouse. The food is delicious and the friendly service was great.”

“Alex is a friend of the community and a head chef ! Seeing the owner at a restaurant should ensure you that the quality is always at its peak ! I prefer Baja Mar over street tacos anyday its clean and delicious ! Go team Baja Mar

Vegetarian options: Bean and cheese burritos or fajita strip burritos”

“I was craving Korean bbq but bowl style and this spot was nearby.

I ordered their marinated short rib bowl and I added extra proteins of spam, an egg and chicken with no rice, all salad. It was a phenomenal lunch overall. The flavor was definitely there. It was definitely pricey after I added all the extras, but still worth it.

I’d definitely come back here again to try their other menu items.”

“Great food and service! The place is small, but it accommodated our large crowd comfortably. The margaritas were delicious.

Kid-friendliness: Adult atmosphere”

“The place is bustling with lovely people. It’s nice to be able to bring your dog inside (as long as it’s well trained of course) I ordered the bacon and egg and cheese and the heart burn afterward was worth it. Delicious. Also tried the Matchata (matcha + horchata) pretty great as well! They have vegan options too. It is a little on the pricey side, if you come here for a date expect to spend about $50”

“I would recommend the Bihun goreng, the sotomie Jakarta, and the kwetiau goreng”

“Lucas was an amazing server. Kept us laughing the whole time. Definitely coming back in the near future!”

“We were very hungry, ordered delivery. I didn't know they delivered. The pepperoni pizza was good, good taste, good crust. The antipasto salad was good, although not really an antipasto. I ordered the meatballs and thought they were great. They came in a dish with marinara, onions, green peppers. The marinara was very flavorful. I put the garlic bread to good use by thoroughly cleaning the dish to get all the marinara. Less expensive Than ordering from Domino's, and much MUCH better. We've always like this place.”

“I absolutely enjoy Jamba Juice!! Everyday other day I stop by after my workout and get a protein smoothie. The establishment is always clean, and the staff is always welcoming, and friendly. Thank you Jamba for serving great smoothies!!?”

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“Great place, delicious food 😋. Worth the drive 👍”

“So happy I found this place. Food is amazing”

“Deliciousness! Very good portion and reasonable price! Staffs are nice!”

“Food was delicious and healthy.
We travel nearly an hour just to eat here. Service (counter girl) could have a little more friendly and have patience with ppl that are not familiar with their menu.
But the food is excellent.”

“the food is always very flavorful”

“(Translated by Google) Excellent food and service for Mexican foods. Very tasty food and options. (Original) Excelent food and service for mexican foods. Muy sabrosa comida y opciones.”

“Excellent food (and service) at good prices. Dinner plates are hearty with plenty of food to split in half. Thank you!”

“We have been going to Boba Box since it was still doing the soft opening. We drive about 15-20 mins just to come here. My family found a new boba place that actually accommodate everybody drinking favorite. I don’t have to drive to Rowland Heights for Half And Half then go to West Covina for BYOB and OneZo. Then go to Dunkin Donuts for Matcha latte. Boba Box is amazing and drinks always comes out the same taste every time. Just the right coldness and amount of toppings. Keep it up the good work.”

“Excellent service and a creative menu .”

“Happened by this spot as we were leaving the area. We will definitely be back! Friendly service and plenty of great little treats! This review is only for the bakery goods. We did not have time to sample any of the sandwiches or entree items but we went to come back to try them! We got mini smores, mini fruit tart, mini salted caramel, cookies, and a lemon tart! All the items were delicious!”

“Some unique flavors and some familiar. Customer service at the bar is unparalleled, like the all-day happy hour pricing. I’m very happy when I come to this place, regardless of what I order.”

“One of my go-to places for bubble tea. Their honey boba is really delicious, and they have so many different flavors to choose from. I like to bring my friends here, and they always leave happy.”

“I love this place, the family is so incredibly nice.
I usually get a #5 beef/chicken combo, extra veg, teriyaki and curry sauce on the side. It's a lot of food so I try my best to eat half for 2 lunches. Their ice tea is good, most places tend to have a dish rag taste.ive been going there for over 30yrs and it's always the same delicious quality. Unlike fast food chains that charge more and more with quality dropping every year.

Vegetarian options: Good Been burritos and veggie Rice bowls.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”

“I was visiting with my Mom the other day, and we were looking for a place to get a quick bite to eat. I am very glad we stopped here! They have a lot of choices, and we both ordered the mixed Hawaiian BBQ meals. It arrived in a disposable container, and it was full to the brim with meat, rice, macaroni salad, and vegetables. So delicious, and enough for both of us to take home for dinner. The prices are reasonable, and the portions are very generous, and most of all, delicious!”

“This was a cool one of a kind Starbucks. At least the first one I've seen like it. Not your typical walk in and order or go through the drive thru, it was more of like a small stand that you can drive by, or you could walk up to, but they had outdoor seating. It seemed like it'd be a great place to hang out. Unfortunately we couldn't stay, because we had a busy work schedule while we're were there. But maybe in the future, if I find myself in the area, I will definitely go back and "take a load off fanny" and hang out.”

“Super great experience. I have been looking for a great local pizzeria that is reasonably priced and Monrovia Pizza Co. delivered. The calzone was fantastic. I definitely look forward to my next trip here.”

“Food is great, friendly service and clean environment for dine in as well as take out. Parking is easy and they sell lottery products too. Our favorites are the house fried rice and various noodle dishes. The best part of all is the soup companion side! We will be back indefinitely!”

“Delicious açaí and great customer service and great prices”

“It was a good clean taste. I will be back.”

“By the way MONROVIA has the cleanest bathrooms I've ever seen. I made sure to tell them. We took our table cloth and sat in there for over an hour as we enjoyed our food. Thanks guys for your great customer service. Looks like you all take pride in your work. Love that!”

“Authentic Mexican food. Friendly, efficient service. I absolutely love this place! Definitely recommend this place. It’s small but so good! They also cater to vegetarians. I will definitely be back!!”

“Quick and friendly service! Every bite of food was like the first! Wonderful Cadilllac Margarita!”

“First time visit. Excellent and Quick service. A very good breakfast menu. Good variety of breakfast selections. Found the food tasty and good value. Will definitely return.”

“I knew by the look of the place that they would have great fried zucchini which I saw on the menu. Sure enough, I got a SMALL order, mind you, not a large and I was definitely surprised at how much there was. You can see by the photos. Not only was there a large amount of zucchini but it was very long strips, longest I've ever seen. Thought it would take at least 8-10 minutes to complete the order, but got it within 5 minutes .

We also ordered chocolate shakes. The 4 of us agreed, they were wonderful! Very chocolatey, unlike fast food, which always ends up being a lot of vanilla ice cream with very little chocolate sauce. I'm sure the shake had chocolate ice cream and chocolate sauce, which for a chocolate lover is heaven . Runs neck to neck with Bun N Burger's fantastic shakes. Cost slightly more but well worth it. When your shakes are heavy to carry, you can assume that they are very creamy and yummy.

Lots of variety on menu, something for everyone it seems. Any type of food, from Gyros to Shrimp Tacos, with an tasty sounding Avocado BLT thrown in (ABLT). (Having that next time I'm here♡.) We could smell the onion rings frying from outside and it was very alluring. I believe they serve breakfast all day also.

But I digress , I should say a little about the restaurant itself. KInd of vintage interior, diner from the '50s type look. Sparse decor but that lends to the look . Pretty shade of blue, which made it stand out. Very clean. You place & pick up your order at the counter, you may have to stand in line. The line moved quickly when we were there, 2 registers with staff at each. Previously with my disability, I wasn't able to sit without cushion of some sort. Seating here in both chairs & booths is hard, no cushioning, which is the only complaint I have. Decent amount of seating for its location. Located in small center with shops, they're in the corner with shared parking lot. Plenty of parking during the day when we were there.
Casual, friendly, polite, both staff & other customers. I think that says a lot about a restaurant, if customers are satisfied, they are smiling & friendly, too.

That's all, kiddos, hope it was enough for you! I gotta go take a nap....?”

“My family and I love Casa J, sometimes its twice a week, love the Molcajete and Fish Tacos are so good! Staff is friendly and they pretty much know my drinks and how I like them! Thanks Casa Jimenez for the good food and cold beer!!!”

“I can only report on the al pastor tacos. Beautiful little Street tacos with big flavor. I was so proud of myself because I ordered in Spanish for the first time and didn't break character and I got exactly what I ordered.

My favorite part about this truck is it has a little stand-up bar I can eat at, as well as some little stools. I like to stand when I eat.

They also have a wide array of condiments including hot sauce, pickled veggies, onions and cilantro and my favorite, the pickled onions and orange habanero. I like It Hot. 💥🌶️🔥

And as an added bonus he always tosses in a roasted jalapeno and white onions. They're beautifully sweet and caramelized and the jalapeno is delicious.

I always ride my f800gs there and leave it parked in front of the truck. I walk up into the shops in the shopping center to walk off my food. It's nice to have a local Taco truck.

These are two shots from two different times ordering al pastor tacos.”

“I ordered a medium for $14.95 and the presentation was beautiful a good rectangular shape allowed all the flavors to stand out perfectly. On Sundays I got lucky there was $5 Sushi containers available for sale so we also got a special dinner”

“This is one of the most efficiently run Starbucks I've been to in a long while. The baristas are all friendly and the tables/chairs/countertops/floors are all clean and bright. Even the restrooms are super clean. The service was fast and the coffee tasted just right.

The only negative thing (which I didn't deduct stars for Sbux itself, bc Starbucks cannot control) are the one-off rude customers who hog multiple seats/tables near the outlets along the wall, preventing others from access to the outlets.

If Starbucks would power the center and window-side tables, this would literally be the best Starbucks ever.

Vegetarian options: There are multiple options for vegetarians. Just ask.

Parking: Lots of open free parking.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are ADA parking spaces and ready access into the cafe. There it's a dedicated ADA table, but often used by others, but there are many other tables that have enough space to accommodate a wheelchair.”

“Very comfortable place to be in. Everyone was relaxed and you could hear the staff in the kitchen communicating getting the orders out. They have good lighting, a larger modern menu board with a great selection. They had light hearted music playing and a big tv to watch the Dodger games. I was surprised to see Birria on the menu so had to get that for sure! I think I will may this my goto spot a couple days a week so I can eat better for less and no dishes to wash.”

“I wanted to write a review of the arepa I had!It appears to be that there is no set location for this food vendor, but their business is registered at the Monrovia City Hall because they sell at the Farmer's Market on Friday evenings.Firstly, really delicious!My arepa had shredded beef, with panela cheese, mixed veggies, and maduros (fried banana).Soooo good!Real authentic arepa.The shredded beef was seasoned perfectly, warm and juicy, but not overwhelming nor drenching. The panela had a good al dente rubber feeling to it, which was not hard and not too soft. Alongside the fresh spinach and lettuce and warm starchy fried banana slices. Everything within a warm maize dough bread.It's all sooo good!5/5”

“Very pleasant staffs and the food was great and delicious at a very reasonable prices. I'm so impressed by the way they greeted you and make you very comfortable. They pay so much attentions to their patrons regardless of your ethnicity.”

“Desde san francisco vine a probar este restaurant y lo recomiendo 100% toda mi familia de 9 personas se fueron enamoradas de Jesús fue el mesero un gran mesero. Muy buena calidad todo bien calientito, Erick fue el host muy amable parece el dueño se asegura que todo esté en orden nombre me fue enamora gracias @cafe de olla mil gracias”

“I have very much enjoyed coming to this place regularly for breakfast and lunch. It’s a basic cafe but the food is excellent including beef noodle soup, rice bowls, daikon cakes, curry pastry”

“Lots of cool old white people in here and delicious food. The service was great. The food portions were awesome. The coffee was fantastic. The salsa was tasty. I’m coming back here every time I have to go to Monrovia! Thank you, Rudy!”

“First time eating there. My granddaughter took me out to lunch and I will for sure go back!”

“We live nearby, and this place has some of the best food. We eat here once or twice weekly. We LOVE the carnitas, Al pastor, and carne asada mini tacos, breakfast burritos, and even the occasional quesadilla. Their homemade salsas are fantastic! I recommend this place to everyone I meet who might be in the area! Easily some of the best street tacos in SoCal.”

“Best Juice Bar!! Great Customer Sevice. Always Fresh and refreshing”

“Great experience. Was welcomed in and the guy was happy to explain any questions I had about the drinks. I went with the Thai Matcha milk tea with pudding. I have never had this drink before and it was very good. Not too sweet and was perfect! Will be back to try a new drink! Thanks!”

“Classic burger spot, staple of Monrovia!”

“The store was nice and clean, but I was taken by surprise that it is no longer self-serve. I probably won't be going back only for that reason. Don't want to interact with people any more than I have to.”

“Yummy❣️❣️❣️staff is phenomenal ❣️❣️❣️”

“I always get the Dutch crunch bread. It is so good! Some of my favorite include Paul Reuben, the backstabber, and [the name of the girl I’m dating]. Everything I tried has been great! They also give you a free lollipop with every sandwich! Sweeeet!

One tip is not to wait too long before eating. The sauce can make the sandwiches soggy.”

“Restaurant owner has a heart of gold and truly cares about the Monrovia community. Thank you for all that you do!”

“This historic building is home to friendly spirits that are present at every event. The food here is delicious, the drinks reasonably priced, the karaoke low key and friendly, the bands and DJs high energy.”

“great quality desserts. something for the whole family”

“Portions are well sized, price is cheap, and workers are extremely welcoming! The workers guided me through everything and made me feel so comfortable. Definitely the best poke spot in town. The vibes are great, and so is the food!”

“Best Little Caesars ever take care customer service always with a smile one place that I can see that is honorable to their word 100% customer satisfaction guarantee the customer is always right no question much love”

“Great pizza! Had the Deep Dish pizza today....and didn't know they had deep dish pizza until today. Guess you miss out on some tbings, when you haven't been there for over a year.”

“Great food! Only my second time there and I will be returning.”

“As far as Wendy’s go this is as good as it gets. Why would someone write a review about a Wendy’s? Because they feed the homeless some early mornings with inventory that’s going out soon. They’ve also never gotten an order wrong. Hit the gym next door and then grab a giant frosty for recovery.”

“Baja Fresh has been going down hill for a while. There are only a handful of locations left. Recipes have changed and the classic flavors aren't there anymore. It still passes, but it's not the same. Service was excellent!”

“Ramen is amazing, I had the Naruto Miso Tonkotsu Ramen with one of my favorite Ice Cold beers Orion. I highly recommend this place great food, great atmosphere & amazing ”

“Tried the $6 coffee and sandwich deal. Still the same... Not the best coffee but the worst food. Never enjoy Starbucks food items but appreciate customer service and atmosphere. This location is one of my favorite that is so cozy and comfy.”

“My new fav! Soooo yummers! Can't wait to go back for more!”

“I just pass by and felted hungry Stop at Phomula . I has order N2 pho 🍜 Seaver bring me a big blow. First things I tasted a little Then start eat till finished all my big lunch . Was “ tasty 😋 in town “ I will come back again. 🙂”

“Super delicious amazing food and service is great”

“I am a chili dog guy. Great with fries and Pepsi.”

“We tried Taco Ensenada for the first time today. The Fish Tacos are EXCELLENT!! Fresh, full of flavor & filling. We’ll definitely return & try some other items. ??”

“Good service people nice food is good price not bad”

“The food is great, yummy chicken fingers, fries, Cole slaw, and the Texas toast. The service was great, friendly and fast drive thru. The atmosphere is very clean, there is music playing inside. We will definitely come back here.”