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My Favorite Restaurants
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items My favorite family owned or small chain restaurants in Southern California.
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They have fantastic meat, chips, and salsa if you're making a meal. I also like to stop by for their food made in house. The breakfast burritos are phenomenal. I love their Al Pastor tacos and Bean and Cheese Burritos too.
Larios Meat Market
Order the fish tacos! The fish tacos have a good amount of meat and very light breading. They have really good potato tacos too.
SENOR BAJA - Updated August 2025 - 57 Photos & 97 Reviews
If you haven't tried Zankou Chicken yet, you are missing out. And if you are a fan of hummus, buy extra! You will thank me later. Every time I have introduced someone new to Zankou they have become a return customer.
Zankou | Chicken Rotisserie Chicken, Shawerma, Tarna™, and Garlic Sauce
Hands down one of the best teriyaki bowls and burgers you will have. Always add avocado!
B-Man's – Teriyaki Bowl - Chicken Bowl – Burgers - Fries
An Irwindale community staple. This place has great breakfasts. You can't go wrong with any food from Michael's Super Burger. If you're in the area, skip the big chain fast food and go to Michael's instead.
Michael's Super Burgers Irwindale - Best Fast Food & Breakfast
You can't go wrong with Jim's. If you're a fan of a good burger and bountiful fries, this is the pace for you.
Jim's Burgers Klas - Monrovia, CA 91016 (Menu & Order Online)
Dine In/Take Out
Pupusas!!! This place has some of the best pupusas I've ever tasted. They have an excellent variety of flavor options. The other Salvadorian food that I have tried has been excellent as well. I am no expert, but I have heard rave reviews from others ...
EL BUEN GUSTO - Updated August 2025 - 142 Photos & 306 Reviews
One of my favorite midweek lunch spots. They have a fantastic Tacos Dorados combo plate that our office staff craves regularly. The combo is a generous serving and can usually be shared by two. The Mexican Waters offered are mouth watering, try the o...
Las Chicas Fresas Mexican Food
A must!
Lettuce Toss It
Best local hometown Café around. The biscuits and gravy are like my great grandmother used make, and I have yet to have a bad piece of pie.
Flo's Airport Cafe - A Classic Diner Experience at Chino Airport
Cabbage Salad, Garlic Cheese Bread, Ginormous Baked Potatoes, and your choice of protein that is always excellent. You can't go wrong with Northwood's Inn. Where else can you throw peanut shells on the floor? It's an experience you shouldn't miss. Be...
Clearman's Restaurants | Southern California Dining
This place has been in business since 1988. They make incredible pupusas as well as many other dishes. They are known for their authentic taste and generous portions.
El Salvadoreno - Duarte, CA
Outstanding restaurant in a small community. It's been in business for almost 50 years and once you experience their food you'll understand why.
Avolio's Italian Restaurant