Restaurants in South El Monte

“Omg, i don't care where you've had asada fries from because this place is hands down another level of flavor. It's my first time here and I had the lomo saltado fries and an Inca cola and i have nothing but great things to say about the flavors that are throughout the whole plate, the steak in the fries was super high quality and tender as can be. 10 out 0f 10 for this place. You must try.”

“Great food, very fresh and at an affordable price! Get their Mai Fun and their yu choy with garlic! Fantastic! It’s a to go place so some food might be cold like the dumplings, still have to try that when I get home. Guy up front is friendly!Vegetarian options: Vegetable dishes”

“Huong Bac is a quintessential "hole-in-the-wall" eatery that surpassed our expectations during a recent out-of-state visit. Craving authentic Banh Cuon led us to this hidden gem.Despite our late arrival—merely 15 minutes before closing time— the lady welcomed us with open arms, allowing us to place our order. We opted for the #9 Banh Cuon Dac Biet and #12 Bun Rieu, eagerly anticipating our meal in the cozy ambiance of the small dining area. The kitchen was bustling, with the gentleman wrapping what seemed to be freshly made Gio Lua.The aroma of sweet and sour fish sauce wafted through the air, a hallmark of genuine Vietnamese cuisine. The wait was about 20 minutes, as the lady needed to boil water anew for our noodles and steam the Banh Cuon. She apologized for the delay, though we insisted it was our oversight for arriving late.Tasting the Banh Cuon at our hotel room was revelatory. The rice rolls were thin, the batter didn't make the banh cuon "cakey" nor runny, it maintains a delightful stretchiness. The seasoning of the meat and mushrooms was spot-on, with the addition of meat floss and fried onions enhancing the aroma. The Gio Lua boasted a pleasant chewiness without being mushy. However, the real standout was the house-made sweet and sour chili fish sauce—a masterful blend that added an explosive burst of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors that I fell in love with their banh cuon instantly.As I'm writing this, I haven't had the chance to try the Bun Rieu yet because I was eager to share my exceptional experience with the Banh Cuon. It was so memorable that I felt compelled to write this review immediately. If I ever return to the area, Huong Bac will definitely be on my must-visit list!”

“everything we tried was amazing. big portions and low prices! we got the fried rice with roasted chicken and the rice w/shredded pork and egg roll. friendly staff, and relaxed atmosphere. look forward to coming back to try more!”

“I ate here for the first time. I can’t believe I had never tried it! I’m not as much of a fish person, so I got the Torta Asada. It was incredible! The guacamole blended perfectly with the marinade to make a savory creamy complement to the asada. Throw a little lime that’s provided in there and it’s to die for. This will be a new craving!”

“First time here! Once I walked in I fell in love with how spacious it was. It's very wide and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! They have quarter game machines on the left hand side that automatically made me wish I had change on me. I headed to the bar and the menu options were nicely written out and explained, They had a variety of beer options, wine and agua Frescas! I tried the Providencia beer which was reallySmooth and tasty! The description next to that one was creamy ale And it definitely satisfied my taste buds! They also allow you to sample the beers on tap so I went ahead and tried the sandia loca which had chamoy instilled inside the beer already! Im a weenie when it comes to spice but for all The spicy lovers I'd recommend that beer Overall the staff was great and friendly and the service was very fast I'd recommend this place for A nice smooth Friday night”

“To me, the food was good but it was unbalanced. To me, it had too much salt and the onions weren't chopped up enough. The onion pieces were kind of large. The service was fine. The ambiance was okay.”

“(Translated by Google) Ordered the day before yesterday, Farewell My Concubine, I don’t remember taking photos until the food arrives. just! There is also his watery fish soup!(Original)前日订咗，霸王别姬，好食到出嚟先记得唔记得影相。正！仲有佢个水鱼汤！”

“So here I start off my day in El monte with my husband here in taqueria periban. While we were here we decided to dine in and heard the músicos playing.The carnitas we're amazinggg!!!!We were welcomed with great service and our waitress was outstanding and when we finished our food the bus boys came in quick and pace full with a big smile on their face. Now that's something to look out for. Definitely coming back bus boys were on point and live music was great and last but not least will definitely come back for more carnitas!!!!”

“Stumbled across this place on my way home. It has good amount of parking and a lot of seating outside to enjoy your food. I had an al pastor burrito and a asada burrito and both were fantastic! Most definitely coming back as the service was very good and the menu was diverse.”

“I'm very surprised at how great the food is! All the items on the menu are delicious, and make sure to get a cafe de Olla or fresh squeeze orange juice! Service is great, but there is a wait.”

“I wanted some authentic Mexican food and that is what I got, including the amazing warm service from husband and wife. If you're driving by, stop by. The refried beans are so yummy and the food is definitely made with love.”

“Even if the interior needs a lot of work, the food doesn't. The roast pork is divine! So crispy on the outside and juicy and tasty on the inside. Dip it into the hoisen sauce, and it's perfect. I couldn't try the char sui because they ran out the day I went (late). I will try it next time with the roast duck. It's $21.99/lb for the roast pig. It's well worth it. I also got the eggplant shezwan style, dry string beans, salt & pepper rock cod fish fleet, and clams with black bean sauce. All of it was superb, not too salty, as a lot of Chinese food can be. This is my new go-to Chinese BBQ place from now on!”

“(Translated by Google) Very tasty food, especially the minced ones, they are delicious I always order them with roasted meat, even if it costs you extra .. the Cemitas are also very good the Milanese and the leg ones ... I have been coming to this lunchroom for years and only on two occasions huh Disillusioned, the first time I ordered the minced meat with meat which by the way are normally without meat and they forgot to put the meat on it but I called and they told me to come back for free ones, but I never asked for them and well the second time was when in the middle of the pandemic the cook was not wearing a mask and my husband kindly told him to put it on, he replied "if you like it well and if not I'll return your money" it was a Thursday that by the way on Thursdays and Sundays I think other people change. Take turns the lunch box but the food is still not good on those days and they are like very rude and despotic ... but anyway, the other days excellent Mexican street food ♥ ️(Original)Comida muy rica en especial las picaditas, están deliciosas siempre las pido con carne asada, aunque te cueste extra.. las Cemitas también son muy buenas las de milanesa y las de pierna… tengo años viniendo a esta lonchería y solo en dos ocasiones me eh desilusionado, la primera vez ordené las picaditas con carne que por cierto normalmente son sin carne y pues se les olvidó ponerle la carne pero llame y me dijeron que regresara por unas gratis, pero nunca las pedí y bueno la segunda vez fue cuando en plena pandemia el cocinero no estaba usando tapabocas y mi esposo amablemente le dijo que se lo pusiera, el respondió “si te gusta bien y sino te regreso tu dinero” fue un jueves que por cierto los jueves y domingos creo cambian a otras personas no se si se turnen la lonchera pero la comida igual no está buena en esos días y son como muy groseros y despotas… pero en fin los demás días excelente comida mexicana callejera ♥️”

“One word, "excellent pho." The pho tastes so delicious here. Service here are friendly and comfortable. My favorite dishes are Pho Kobe and BBQ Pork with steamed broken rice. Most dishes are good. Lastly, desserts here are also good and include the coffee. They also welcome feedback :)”