Teresa's Mexican Grill is a welcoming Mexican Restaurant in El Monte, CA, known for fresh flavors, hearty portions, and a satisfying dining experience. With a 4.30-star rating from 413 reviews, we’re proud to offer great service and quality and accessible facilities for our guests.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Served with homemade chips
French fries smothered in refried beans, shredded mozzarella, pico de gallo, jalapeño, sour cream, guacamole topped with carne asada
Home made chips smothered in refried beans, nacho cheese, pico de gallo jalapeño, sour cream, guacamole and your choice of meat birria
3 homemade hand rolled chicken taquitos with cabbage, queso fresco, sour cream and pico de gallo
Melted mozzarella topped with our home made chorizo
Queso taco with our signature birria
Battered shrimp topped with cabbage, sour cream, aioli, and pico de gallo
Battered telapia topped with cabbage, sour cream, aioli, and pico de gallo
Slow roasted pork topped with pico de gallo
Grilled to order steak with onions and cilantro
Grilled chopped chicken breast with onions and cilantro
Slow roasted pork in our signature adobo
Just like grandmas, made daily with seasonal veggies
Made to order with seasonal veggies and tilapia
Made to order with seasonal veggies and shell on shrimp
Best in town! Served with hominy and all the fixings
Choose your stock chicken or pork. Choose your flavor red or green
Milanesa, homemade chorizo, chicken breast, grilled shrimp, breakfast potatoes, served in a hot molcajete smothered in our signature tomatillo mozzarella salsa topped with 2 sunny side up eggs!
Chilaquiles served with a Flanp steak, 2 eggs, rice & beans
Home made chips smothered in red or green salsa topped with sour cream, queso fresco served with two eggs and carne asada
Home made chips smothered in red or green salsa topped with sour cream, queso fresco served with rice & beans
Scrambled eggs with our home made chorizo served with rice, beans and corn tortillas
Scrambled eggs, with ham or chorizo, beans, motzerella, sour cream, guacamole served with homemade chips
Cheese enchiladas topped with two over easy eggs, sour cream queso fresco, with rice & beans
Scrambled eggs with ham or chorizo, shredded Cheddar, served with sour cream
Tomato, onion, jalapeño, scrambled egg with chorizo or ham, motzarella, guacamole, beans, lettuce, chips
Cactus leaf with scrambled eggs, served with rice, beans and corn tortillas
Two over medium eggs smothered in home made red or green salsa served with rice & beans
3 egg, chorizzo, shredded cheese, smothered in red or green salsa served with rice and beans
Flap steak with 2 eggs any style with rice, beans and corn tortillas
Ham, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, topped with shredded cheese, served with rice and beans
Our homemade chorizo sautéed with potatoes. Served with rice beans and corn tortillas
Home made pancake mix your choice: Nutella, churro, chocolate chip, or plain
Sauteed shrimp medley, smothered in a tomatillo cream sauce. Served with rice and beans
Wild caught atlantic salmon, served with rice, beans, sautéed veggies
Whole shrimp pan seared in our signature devil salsa served with rice and beans
It doesn't get better than this! Grilled steak, chicken breast, shrimp, chorizo, cactus, served in our signature green salsa with avocado grilled jalapeño, grilled onions, mozzarella, rice, beans, and corn tortillas
Shrimp, onions, tomato, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, avocado in our signature cocktail sauce
Lime cooked served on a home made tostada with pico de gallo, avocado, cucumber, and onion
Lime cooked shrimp served in our signature aguachile devil sauce with cucumber, onion, avocado, and home made chips
2 fish or shrimp tacos served with rice and beans
Your choice of meat, rice, beans, cilantro, onion, served with home made chips
Your choice of meat, rice, beans, cilantro, onion smothered in our signature sauces topped with sour cream and cheese
Chicken breast with rice, beans, cilantro, onions smothered in mole topped with sour cream and quest fresco
Red or green chilaquiles with rice beans scrambled eggs and asada, sour cream and mozzarella
Your choice of meat, beans, rice, cilantro, onion, served with chips, sour cream and guacamole
Your choice of meat, beans, rice, cilantro, onion, sour cream, lettuce, lime juice and guacamole served with home made chips
Refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeño, guacamole, mozzarella, signature aioli, with your choice of meat served with a side of home made chips
Carnitas, milanesa, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeño, avocado, mozzarella, signature aioli served with a side of homemade chips
Torta smothered and seared in our guajillo sauce filled with a chorizo potato, lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream
Battered shrimp or fish, rice, beans, cabbage, aioli, sour cream & pico de gallo served with homemade chips
Slow roasted beef birria served with consome rice beans and all the fixings
Flap steak with grilled cactus, chile toreado, grilled onions, sour cream and guacamole
Sautéed peppers and onions on a sizzling skillet, served with sour cream and guacamole
Grilled chorizo, sautéed peppers and onions on a sizzling skillet, topped in mozzarella cheese served with sour cream and guacamole
(Ohh que chile) poblano chilly stuffed with queso fresco & smothered in our tomato sauce
Sautéed with cactus in your choice of guahillo (red) or tomatillo (green) sauce
Sautéed with cactus in your choice of guahillo(red) or tomatillo(green) sauce
Grilled chicken breast with cactus, grilled onions, with sour cream and guacamole
Two enchiladas with shredded chicken topped with shredded cheese & sour cream
Slow roasted pork served with a side of guacamole and sour cream
(Mole de fiesta) chicken smothered in our signature mole
Three rolled tacos deep fried and topped with cabbage, queso fresco, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Chicken
Any style
Chicken tinga stuffed flauta topped with lettuce, sour cream, queso fresco & pico de gallo
Served with home made chips
French fries smothered in refried beans, nacho cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeño, sour cream, guacamole
Home made chips smothered in refried beans, nacho cheese, pico de gallo jalapeño, sour cream, guacamole
Home made hand rolled taquitos with cabbage, queso fresco, sour cream and pico de gallo
Organic mixed green topped with onions, cucumber, tomatoes, shredded cheese, served with lemon vinaigrette on the side
Home made chips smothered in red or green salsa topped with sour cream, queso fresco
Scrambled eggs with our home made chorizo
Scrambled eggs, with ham or chorizo, beans, mozzarella, sour cream, served with home made chips
Cactus leaf with scrambled eggs
Our home made chorizo sautéed with potatoes and grilled onions
Thick-cut brioche toast, smothered in tres leches topped with powdered sugar and fresh strawberries
Home made pancake served with maple syrup and powdered sugar
4 lbs of meat (1 of each), 1 tray rice, 1 tray beans, red and green salsa, taquero guac salsa, chips, with onions, cilantro, limes, tortillas, cheese, sour cream
8 lbs of meat (2 of each), 2 tray rice, 2 tray beans, red and green salsa, taquero guac salsa, chips, with onions, cilantro, limes, tortillas, cheese, sour cream
12 lbs of meat (3 of each), 3 tray rice, 3 tray beans, red and green salsa, taquero guac salsa, chips, with onions, cilantro, limes, tortillas, cheese, sour cream
16 lbs of meat (4 of each), 4 tray rice, 4 tray beans, red and green salsa, taquero guac salsa, chips, with onions, cilantro, limes, tortillas, cheese, sour cream
Sauteed shrimp medley, smothered in a tomatillo cream sauce
Whole shrimp pan seared in our signature devil salsa
Mojara al mojo de ago fried till golden brown
Shrimp, onions, tomato, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, avocado in our signature cocktail sauce
Lime cooked served on a home made tostada with pico de gallo, avocado, cucumber, and onion
Lime cooked shrimp served in our signature aguachile devil sauce with cucumber, onion, avocado, and home made chips
Fish or shrimp tacos topped with cabbage sour cream, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo
Your choice of meat, rice, beans, cilantro, onion, served with homemade chips
Refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeño, guacamole, mozzarella, signature aioli, with your choice of meat served with a side of homemade chips
Carnitas, milanesa, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeño, avocado, mozzarella, signature aioli served with a side of home made chips
Torta smothered and seared in our guajillo sauce filled with a chorizo potato, lettuce, queso fresco, sour cream served with home mad chips
Sauteed peppers and onions with your choice of meat
Grilled chorizo, sautéed peppers and onions with your choice of meat
(Ohh que chile) poblano chilly stuffed with queso fresco & smothered in our tomato sauce
Sauteed with cactus in your choice of guahillo (red) or tomatillo (green) sauce
Sauteed with cactus in your choice of guahillo (red) or tomatillo (green) sauce
(Mole de fiesta) chicken smothered in our signature mole
Cheese enchiladas with shredded mozzarella topped with shredded cheese & sour cream red or green sauce
Enchiladas with shredded chicken topped with shredded cheese & sour cream, red or green
Mole enchiladas with shredded chicken topped with queso fresco & sour cream
30 nuggets served with French fries and ketchup
20 slices served with French fries and ketchup
Mexican rice
Refried beans
Mild or spicy
Organic mix green, onions, shredded cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes served with lemon vinaigrette on the side
Homemade chips salted to perfection
Hear from our valued guests
Stopped by with my business partner for lunch and had a great experience. Eddie was awesome as the owner and server, explaining his recommendations and that they make everything fresh. You can tell that the dishes are made to order and the care they put into their food. Highly recommend and will be back when we’re in the area.
10/10 amazing customer service food amazing I got the green Pozole it was amazing it had a lil spice kick that was amazing 100/100
Definitely recommend this gem. Food is amazing and the service is second to none. The owner is very friendly and makes everything fresh.
I went w my dad and family, they seemed to like it and so did I :) nice service
My favorite Mexican restaurant closed which is very sad, so we are on the hunt for a new favorite spot. Food was good, I had the breakfast enchilada. It was tasty and the perfect portion size. The service was excellent, our waitress was super friendly and did an excellent job waiting on us. Definitely will come back again.
We had chilaquiles and they were great. The right amount of food and the flavor was just like my momo used to make them. We will come back for sure.
Authentic delicious epic Mexican food. The burrito de mole has a great flavor, not too strong. It was filled with chicken, rice, and mole. Portion is big enough for two people, will not disappoint. The fish taco was really good, it had a great flavor to it. The sauce they put on the taco really complements the fish. Do you want to go to Mexico to just eat great food? Then order the quesadilla hand made, it was a taste of Mexico. I would say the quesadilla was one of my favorite. The chilaquiles are exactly what chilaquiles are supposed to be. They are fried chips smothered in two great sauces, I chose green and red but for my taste I liked the red one better but both were amazing. If you go to Teresas don’t forget to order the delectable cafe de olla. The coffee is not just ordinary coffee it’s naturally sweetened coffee and it goes great with any dish you choose. Tres leche french toast is a must. The horchata is better than any horchata I’ve had in LA.
10/10 Will be back for more. Walked in the door and was warmly greeted. I ordered the mamalona chilaquiles and I was asked which sauce I’d like. I paused for a long time, apologized for being tired I was just about to have breakfast at almost 1pm. I was offered a half and half sauce order. Before my food came I was offered a cup of coffee on the house to help perk me up. There are no regrets on the 50/50 Chile, They were both delicious and the very healthy serving of food was filling. The café de olla was delicious. I’ve never had it but I think I imagined it tasting more forward and strong and probably have avoided it for longer than I should have this one was very pleasant to drink with a splash of cream *chefs kiss* I’m grateful. The food was again perfect the steak was made medium and that’s exactly where this cut at this restaurant should be (I’m a rare steak person) but this was good all the way through. The pepino agua Fresca was also * chefs kiss* the right amount of lime/pepino/azucar ratios. The kind of drink that reminds you of summer setting in. Not too sweet and not too watered down. The price is average and I think the quality, atmosphere and portion for my meal was on par for what I expect to pay. $26.39 for my meal. If you’re offended by the pricing here go to king taco or a fast food restaurant. This place serves good food as fast as it can not fast food.
Best cafe de olla that I have ever tried!! If you’re in the El Monte area come try this place. Homemade, home cooked meal. Food is so fresh and homemade and delicious!!! They even have homemade salsas they give you to eat with your food. Don’t forget to try their homemade flan!! They make you feel like you’re at home. Small spot in a small shopping center. Well worth the drive if you don’t live to close.
I had the pleasure of trying the Chulada Chilaquiles plate at Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant, and it was outstanding. The meat was perfectly marinated and cooked to perfection, tender and full of flavor. The chilaquiles themselves were rich, flavorful, and absolutely delicious — easily one of the best I’ve had. The service was excellent as well, attentive without being overbearing, which really added to the experience. Teresa’s feels like a hidden gem, tucked away but serving food that deserves to be on everyone’s radar. If you’re looking for authentic, well-prepared Mexican cuisine, this is the spot.
Common questions about Teresa's Mexican Grill
Teresa's Mexican Grill is located at 12100 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91732, United States, El Monte, CA, United States.
You can reach Teresa's Mexican Grill by calling +1 626-454-3454.
Teresa's Mexican Grill has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 413 customer reviews.
Teresa's Mexican Grill features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Teresa's Mexican Grill features the following from the business: Identifies as Latino-owned.
Teresa's Mexican Grill features the following service options: Kerbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Teresa's Mexican Grill features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Serves local specialty.
Teresa's Mexican Grill features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Teresa's Mexican Grill features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Organic dishes, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options.
Teresa's Mexican Grill features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Table service.
Teresa's Mexican Grill features the following amenities: Restroom.
Teresa's Mexican Grill features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Quiet.
Teresa's Mexican Grill features the following crowd: Groups.
Teresa's Mexican Grill features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Teresa's Mexican Grill features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Teresa's Mexican Grill features the following children: Good for kids, Kids' menu.
Teresa's Mexican Grill features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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