Restaurants in Monrovia

“Thai Thyme is cozy Thai restaurant that specialize in authentic Thailand cuisine. It’s located in Monrovia. They have vast selection of food and drinks at a reasonable price. Interior looks charming with high ceiling and exposed brick. Atmosphere was relaxing.

We have walked passed by Thai Thyme for years but never hand a chance to check-in until tonight. Because it tends to be packed due to its popularity. Anyway, after we perused their menu; I ordered a Chicken Pad Won Sen, Spring Rolls, iced tea and water. The noodle was tasty, moist and flavorful albeit a bit salty. Similarly, spring rolls were delightful. Drinks were good.

Staff were very attentive, engaging and respectful. Prices were fair and competitive. Atmosphere was relaxing and has a good vibe. Overall, it’s a nice Thai spot in my favorite town of Monrovia. I recommend you visit.”

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

“Food is delicious great staff”

“If you have not had the chance to dine in at Girasol, I highly recommend it. The chicharon with guac is a must as a starter, make sure you get some of the spicy sauce. As for a recommendation for a meal, well you have to come in and try. We loved the chilaquiles, the carne en su juego, the menudo, and the breakfast burrito. If you have a sweeter taste, the French toast, the pancakes and the crepe are awesome. But as mentioned before, you just have to come in and try everything.”

“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.”

“Great food and great service!”

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

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“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!!”

“Fresh and delicious! Great local spot!”

“Top notch Japanese place. Great Japan beer selection. Happy hour includes chicken wings. Best service ever. Located in Monrovia accross Huntington from the Hilton doubletree.”

“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.”

“This place was had the best Micheladas I ever tasted. My Mixed Ceviche was top tier I asked for no shrimp so they added extra fish … it was a fish and Octopus ceviche. The waitress kept checking on us. I recommend this place if ur in the SGV it’s close to the freeway (210) a hole in the wall that gives high maintenance and caliber restaurants a run for their money. Top 10 hands down!!!”

“The shrimp and crawfish is very good.”

“The food is second to none!”

“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”

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

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

“The atmosphere was very nice and the food was great. We got immediately seated because it was not really busy. After ordering the food it came less than 10 minutes.”

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

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

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

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

“10 stars!! I recognized really late that I misunderstood “take two” and once they made my cheesy bread I was going to pay for it. However, they were so accommodating and didn’t make me feel stupid for messing up and I really appreciate that. It’s been a long weekend for me so that gesture hits me even harder. Thank you guys for that kindness even though you were so swamped with orders!”

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

“One of the best ma la Xiang guo places in the sgv area. Sometimes the food is too salty and the service is not good sometimes. But it’s pretty affordable and it’s spicy and for $20 you get potatoes meat carrots and other stuff that makes it delicious.”

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

“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.”

“We love Boba Friend. We visit here frequently and I like that they have non-caffeinated drink selections for my little one who is obsessed with this place. They also have an option where you can get a mystery plush keychain with your drink. That one is always a fun one to get. We've got quite a few keychains. Highly recommend this place.”

“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”

“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.”

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

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

“A gem in the city of Monrovia. It’s in a small plaza next to a laundromat, near a liquor store and across from another taco stand—this taco stand across the way doesn’t serve fish tacos. This place has a good variety on their menu, but the prized item is their fish tacos. Quite tasty and delicious with green or red (for the more spicy palettes) salsa. A good place to stop off for a snack or meal. Great and friendly service, especially from Mario.”

“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”

“Loved the peanut butter stout”

“The place had delicious food. This place had many people coming in and was crowded during brunch time. I can see why so many people come here. The drinks and food are excellent but the seating was a bit of a challenge since it was quite noisy.”

“The best spicy beef noodle soup and BEEF PANCAKE ROLL (10/10) I’ve had in my life I miss it every day

Might be back in 10 yrs so I can have this at my wedding”

“Delish! Go early; it's a must try!”

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

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“I loved my country fried steak. Eggs were good also. The potatoes were unseasoned. I applied salt to them. I wasn't happy that the salt shaker was dirty/sticky. The food was good enough that I'll be back.”

“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.”

“the food is always very flavorful”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“Abdy was excellent and guided us with some great choices! Dave hot chicken tenders and sliders are awesome and what's amazing also is their kale slaw! We will be back as Abdy was great and food was fresh and tasty. Felt cozy and comfortable.”

“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.”

“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!!”

“This place is AMAZING! Very nice atmosphere and the service was great. Food was delicious, and all the proteins had their own unique twist and flavor. I fot the California burrito and devoured it in 5 minutes. My party chose the tacos and they were also amazing, and the nachos were phenomenal with a very good amount of toppings to spread over them. Overall I would recommend this restaurant to everyone!!”

“Excellent service and a creative menu .”

“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.”

“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.”

“(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.”

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

“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!”

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

“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.”

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

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“I was around the area in my first visit to California and found this place. The taste of the food was so good, I'm vegetarian and they have an entire vegan- vegetarian menu.”

“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 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!!?”

“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”

“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!”

“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.”

“Delicious! Ordered a couple dozen cupcakes for my daughter’s birthday party, and they were great. I wish I had taken pictures, because they looked as good as they tasted. Unfortunately, they didn’t last long once the kiddos saw them. Thanks, Chay’s Treats!”

“Sunday sushi special $5 good. You don’t need the FiveStars app to get the deal bc it’s posted in front of the door, but put in your phone number to earn points.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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”

“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....?”

“One of the best Poke spots in the San Gabriel Valley (in my opinion).

Come a good day with the right servers and you’ll get your moneys worth. The portions are great, perfect ratio of protein to rice & sides.

Plenty of protein options and sauce options.”

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

“It was delicious I would definitely recommend this place to everyone I know”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“The Mulitas at Arandinos Tacos El Patron are an absolute must-try! They were so delicious that my wife and I instantly fell in love with them. We loved them so much, in fact, that we came back the very next evening to order another six. They were absolutely delicious! 😋”

“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”

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

“September 12, 2025
10:02 pm

At the time I was getting my coffee, the inside store traffic was light and the drive-thru line was moderate.

The young lady that helped me was friendly and efficient. My order didn't take long and was made the way I like it.

The restrooms were clean and the store was clean. There really is much to comment about on this visit. It was a pleasant experience.”

“great quality desserts. something for the whole family”

“Classic burger spot, staple of Monrovia!”

“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!”

“This is my favorite sandwich shop thus far. The meat is halal which is nice, the dirty sauce is delicious, and I highly recommend getting the sandwich on the Dutch bread they have. I’m glad they have a location in Monrovia now.”

“Delicious ice cream and customer service 👍🏻”

“Family oriented, which is a very good thing nowadays. The food is very good. We have to support our local establishments in Monrovia.. It's the Mom and Pops stores that are going to suffer, if we don't show them support!!!!”

“I haven't been to Baja Fresh in a while. Sadly, a few on my commute have closed. I ordered chicken fajitas, burrito, and kids meal. The sauces were so good, varied and spicy, compared to the El Pollo Loco sauces which have been eliminated and unflavored and watery. The food didn't taste only salty! Happily surprised for a fast casual.
The restaurant looked and smelled clean and fresh and nice a/c and fans. Bathrooms were decent and stocked. Staff friendly and patient.

It looked like they'd been sweeping and maybe had to stop before finishing to do some other duties but it was finished up.
Within the parameters of a fast casual under 20/person, definitely 5 stars.”

“I love this place! I really do! The people that work there are professional, pleasant and just all around great people! Sandwiches are good here. They have a healthy variety if your looking for a healthier option. It's clean. I say check them out for lunch or dinner! Take your kids after a sports game, take a date or go grab lunch. Check them out! Super super nice staff! I give them a A+++”

“Delicious açaí and great customer service and great prices”

“I ordered a plate with chicken, rice, beans, and salad at Tacos Ensenada in Monrovia, California, and it was absolutely delicious. There are places with good food — and then there are places like this, where the food is truly flavorful, hearty, and feels healthy. I really enjoyed it and left fully satisfied. The atmosphere is cozy and feels like home — everything is clean and well maintained. There’s convenient parking too. Honestly, this is one of the best spots I’ve found for tasty and fulfilling fast food. Highly recommended! Good price”

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

“As Wendy's is a fast food chain restaurant, there is a different scale to rate them against. In the area I usually go to Wendy's because the food is consistent and the drink machines have all of the options available and not 5 of the 35 (not necessarily 35, but the selections are all available). This was the first time they didn't have tea for iced tea which I usually get so I assumed that the delivery of the product was the problem. I had a bacon assist go burger which was good and lemonade which were good. The speed of service meant the meat wasn't cooked to order but already cooked, however it didn't taste like it was made quite awhile ago and kept for hours in a warming oven. I will go back again and hope to see the tea next time.”

“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”

“Super delicious amazing food and service is great”

“Service can be a little slow here, but that is to be expected because it is in a very busy location. The parking lot can also be a little difficult to find parking and is laid out a little weird. Otherwise, it’s a newer Starbucks location with a nice interior and specious patio.”

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

“one of the best chick fil a I've discovered in awhile thanks to Zy for pointing us in the direction of this top tier chick fil a!”

“When it's freshly cooked which is 4 out of 5 times Im here, it's a 10/10 score for me. Even when it's not at it's best I would still rate it 8/10. Affordable fresh food, if you like chicken strips, this is the place you can consider”

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