Guidebook for Monterey Park
Food Scene
Thai Paradise
141 N Atlantic BlvdTasty Food!
Marie Callender's
220 S Atlantic BlvdPies!!
Sonora Bakery
4484 Whittier BlvdMexican Sweet Bread
Lupe's Burritos
4642 E 3rd StBest Burritos!!!
Moles La Tia
4546 East Cesar E Chavez AvenueAwesome Mexican food
Bomb ass tortas on chibata bread. Aguas frescas are good too!
13 moradores locais recomendam
Cook's Tortas
1944 S Atlantic BlvdBomb ass tortas on chibata bread. Aguas frescas are good too!
This place is so freakin' good!! Lamb falls off the bone! Service is great!
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The Briks
1111 S Hope StThis place is so freakin' good!! Lamb falls off the bone! Service is great!
I really like that this place has good Mediterranean food. It's a small venue but I saw a family of 10 claim a spot at the corner.
John's Kabob
440 S Atlantic BlvdI really like that this place has good Mediterranean food. It's a small venue but I saw a family of 10 claim a spot at the corner.
Mexicatessen
830 S Atlantic BlvdIf you ask for spicy, you will get spicy. Beware! They are closed Sundays.
Creamy ice cream. Need I say more? They make their own taffy.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Fosselman's Ice Cream Co.
1824 W Main StCreamy ice cream. Need I say more? They make their own taffy.
Local Fish tacos. Fish Tacos $1 on Tuesday and Shrimp Tacos $1 on Thursday. Very very close to EastLA Gold Line stop.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Tacos Ensenada
2171 Huntington DrLocal Fish tacos. Fish Tacos $1 on Tuesday and Shrimp Tacos $1 on Thursday. Very very close to EastLA Gold Line stop.
This place is so good. Their chiles gueritos are perfect compliment to your meal! Bonus- Drive thru! AND you can take the Bus Line 70 to get there.
20 moradores locais recomendam
Taco Nazo
9516 Garvey AveThis place is so good. Their chiles gueritos are perfect compliment to your meal! Bonus- Drive thru! AND you can take the Bus Line 70 to get there.
Mariscos are good. They have a live banda playing on the weekends and have big events in the evening. Full bar.
San Isidro Mexican Restaurant
2327 Rosemead BlvdMariscos are good. They have a live banda playing on the weekends and have big events in the evening. Full bar.
They are known for their tamales but also have a full menu. Parking is very limited. No alcohol.
Liliana's Tamales
3448 1st StreetThey are known for their tamales but also have a full menu. Parking is very limited. No alcohol.
High end bakery that mainly focuses on catering but has a little shop on Main. They have very good cookies! I like their Mexican Mocha drink. It keeps me up! Next door is Ricks Diner and they have live band (Classic Rock, R&B, etc) outside on the weekends.
Perfectly Sweet
126 W Main StHigh end bakery that mainly focuses on catering but has a little shop on Main. They have very good cookies! I like their Mexican Mocha drink. It keeps me up! Next door is Ricks Diner and they have live band (Classic Rock, R&B, etc) outside on the weekends.
I have not been here but it gets crowded, especially at night. They close at 12am so you see the young crowd here at that time.
21 moradores locais recomendam
Half & Half Tea House MP
141 N Atlantic BlvdI have not been here but it gets crowded, especially at night. They close at 12am so you see the young crowd here at that time.
I have not eaten here..YET! but it is always crowded. Pizza, Singaporian, Hainan food.
17 moradores locais recomendam
Savoy Kitchen
138 E Valley BlvdI have not eaten here..YET! but it is always crowded. Pizza, Singaporian, Hainan food.
They have super thick crust pizza. So good! It's a restaurant but you can call your order ahead for pick. Pick up is thru the back kitchen door in parking lot.
Angelo's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
1540 W Valley BlvdThey have super thick crust pizza. So good! It's a restaurant but you can call your order ahead for pick. Pick up is thru the back kitchen door in parking lot.
Great place to grub for breakfast. A lot of regulars. Weekend nights they have different live bands play in the outdoor patio area. Music ranges from classic rock to R&B, etc.
Rick's
132 W Main StGreat place to grub for breakfast. A lot of regulars. Weekend nights they have different live bands play in the outdoor patio area. Music ranges from classic rock to R&B, etc.
The meat here is so tender you can cut it with a butter knife. YUM! It gets so crowded on weekend nights that the wait is sometimes an hour. No problem. Go have a whiskey across the street at the Seven Grand. Macaroons are delicious!
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Bottega Louie
700 S Grand AveThe meat here is so tender you can cut it with a butter knife. YUM! It gets so crowded on weekend nights that the wait is sometimes an hour. No problem. Go have a whiskey across the street at the Seven Grand. Macaroons are delicious!
This place has such good hamburgers and they are $1 on Sundays. The owners is into classic cars and motorcycles so once in while he will hold car show events in the parking lot.
So-Cal Burgers Chill & Grill
203 S Mednik AveThis place has such good hamburgers and they are $1 on Sundays. The owners is into classic cars and motorcycles so once in while he will hold car show events in the parking lot.
CASH ONLY. It's a small place but has quite a few people there. We had the fried rice and chow mein. Kids liked it.
Mandarin Noodle House
701 W Garvey AveCASH ONLY. It's a small place but has quite a few people there. We had the fried rice and chow mein. Kids liked it.
Cheap good burgers, skinny fries and the shake is super thick. Very busy place. Drive thru line can be very long during peak hours but the workers keep it running quickly. Parking is a limited during peak lunch hours.
54 moradores locais recomendam
In-N-Out Burger
1210 N Atlantic BlvdCheap good burgers, skinny fries and the shake is super thick. Very busy place. Drive thru line can be very long during peak hours but the workers keep it running quickly. Parking is a limited during peak lunch hours.
YOU CANNOT MISS COMING HERE! Chili glob on everything! Hamburgers, fries, burritos, even the tamales have a chili glob on it.
There are 2 small stands and it gets busy here during peak hours. There is parking across the street from Rampart. You eat outside standing up in a covered area.
39 moradores locais recomendam
Original Tommy's Hamburgers
2575 Beverly BlvdYOU CANNOT MISS COMING HERE! Chili glob on everything! Hamburgers, fries, burritos, even the tamales have a chili glob on it.
There are 2 small stands and it gets busy here during peak hours. There is parking across the street from Rampart. You eat outside standing up in a covered area.
They make their own cookies AND they have Dreyer's ice cream. You choose your cookie and ice cream and they make an ice cream sandwich. Viola! Custom made ice cream sandwich for $2.
The lines can be long but it's good and if you're already in the area watching a movie or checking out the UCLA vibe, why would you skip it?
65 moradores locais recomendam
Diddy Riese
926 Broxton AveThey make their own cookies AND they have Dreyer's ice cream. You choose your cookie and ice cream and they make an ice cream sandwich. Viola! Custom made ice cream sandwich for $2.
The lines can be long but it's good and if you're already in the area watching a movie or checking out the UCLA vibe, why would you skip it?
Drinks & Nightlife
The drinks are unique, tasty and offer spicy drinks. Great place to start the night.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Yxta Cocina Mexicana
601 S Central AveThe drinks are unique, tasty and offer spicy drinks. Great place to start the night.
Standard Downtown
550 Flower StRooftop lounge.
Ace Hotel
929 S BroadwayRooftop lounge
Relaxing place to hang out. Park on the rooftop at the structure next door for a stunning view of the San Gabriel Mountains.
14 moradores locais recomendam
Vino At Trios
10 N 1st StRelaxing place to hang out. Park on the rooftop at the structure next door for a stunning view of the San Gabriel Mountains.
This is a local nightclub with a young crowd. Lots of people on the street at night here from Thurs-Sat.
Azul Bar & Nightclub
129 W Main StThis is a local nightclub with a young crowd. Lots of people on the street at night here from Thurs-Sat.
This place is a local nightclub with a young crowd. It's a little upscale for the area.
Cities Restaurant
4512 East Cesar E Chavez AvenueThis place is a local nightclub with a young crowd. It's a little upscale for the area.
Lounge bar with bookshelves all around. Cool venue and you're close to other bars if you want to bar hop.
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Library Bar
630 W 6th StLounge bar with bookshelves all around. Cool venue and you're close to other bars if you want to bar hop.
This place specializes in whiskey drinks it's in the heart DTLA's night scene. Very warm vibe when you come in here.
206 moradores locais recomendam
Seven Bar Lounge
515 W 7th StThis place specializes in whiskey drinks it's in the heart DTLA's night scene. Very warm vibe when you come in here.
Parks & Nature
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs DriveView of all of LA.
Eaton Canyon
1801-1945 Veranada AveNice trail. Walk to the waterfall when there is water.
This is a popular hiking spot and it's also a good place for celebrity sightings.
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Parque Runyon Canyon
2000 N Fuller AveThis is a popular hiking spot and it's also a good place for celebrity sightings.
Shopping
Good size outlet with many name brand shops. (BCBG, Banana Republic, Coach, Van Huesen, Vans, Clarks...etc. Get there early cuz parking is crazy on weekends. The best time to shop there is on 3 day weekends when they have sales.
281 moradores locais recomendam
Citadel Outlets
100 Citadel DrGood size outlet with many name brand shops. (BCBG, Banana Republic, Coach, Van Huesen, Vans, Clarks...etc. Get there early cuz parking is crazy on weekends. The best time to shop there is on 3 day weekends when they have sales.
Outdoor shopping setting with a traditional feel. There is a free trolley that takes you around the street. This place gets very festive for Christmas. They spray foam bubbles and it gives the idea of snow for us east coast people :-).
642 moradores locais recomendam
Shopping Center Americana at Brand
889 Americana WayOutdoor shopping setting with a traditional feel. There is a free trolley that takes you around the street. This place gets very festive for Christmas. They spray foam bubbles and it gives the idea of snow for us east coast people :-).
It's an outdoor shopping plaza with just about everything. Ralphs, IHOP, Chipotle, Yogurtland, G-S Love & Fashion Q
Atlantic Square
2000 S Atlantic BlvdIt's an outdoor shopping plaza with just about everything. Ralphs, IHOP, Chipotle, Yogurtland, G-S Love & Fashion Q
Outdoor mall but the bonus is they have Yardhouse! and Arclight! and Sephora! and high end clothing stores. Sometimes they have outdoor events here.
117 moradores locais recomendam
The Paseo
300 E Colorado BlvdOutdoor mall but the bonus is they have Yardhouse! and Arclight! and Sephora! and high end clothing stores. Sometimes they have outdoor events here.
If you forgot something but don't want to pay too much, this is the place to go. It's next door to Elite restaurant (very popular restaurant).
16 moradores locais recomendam
Dollar Tree
5817 N Figueroa StIf you forgot something but don't want to pay too much, this is the place to go. It's next door to Elite restaurant (very popular restaurant).
There is so much to do and see here. Food is great from many different vendors. There is also an outdoor shopping mall. And an opportunity to see celebrities here since they also come with their families.
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The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd StThere is so much to do and see here. Food is great from many different vendors. There is also an outdoor shopping mall. And an opportunity to see celebrities here since they also come with their families.
Essentials
It's a supermarket. They also have fresh sushi in the deli which is a plus. Right outside on the street there are a couple food trucks that show up in the evening. Smells good.
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Ralphs
330 N Atlantic BlvdIt's a supermarket. They also have fresh sushi in the deli which is a plus. Right outside on the street there are a couple food trucks that show up in the evening. Smells good.
This is the closest coin-op if you are driving. It's on the corner of EAST Newmark Ave. and Garfield. no free wifi
233 Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
Sunshine Coin-Op Laundry
233 South Garfield AvenueThis is the closest coin-op if you are driving. It's on the corner of EAST Newmark Ave. and Garfield. no free wifi
233 Garfield Ave
Monterey Park, CA 91754
This is the closest laundry if you are using public transportation. DO NOT FOLLOW THE SPOT ON THE THIS MAP. This is the correct address:
1412 S Atlantic Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91803
Laundreworks
2800 W Main StThis is the closest laundry if you are using public transportation. DO NOT FOLLOW THE SPOT ON THE THIS MAP. This is the correct address:
1412 S Atlantic Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91803
This is the 2nd closest Coin Op. I post it because it's the one I've been to when my washer was out. DO NOT FOLLOW THE MAP: This is the correct address:
1412 S Atlantic Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91803
C & H Coin-Op
2640 W Valley BlvdThis is the 2nd closest Coin Op. I post it because it's the one I've been to when my washer was out. DO NOT FOLLOW THE MAP: This is the correct address:
1412 S Atlantic Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91803
It's LA Fitness, they have an indoor pool, indoor basketball court, indoor raquetball courtS, various classes. If you tell them you're from out of town and want to use their facilities while your here, they may offer you a weekly fee. They're open 5am-12am Mon-Fri and 8am-8pm Sat & Sun.
If you like walking, it will take you about 20-30 minutes to get here. Driving like 2-3 min. They have a kids club.
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LA Fitness
416 S Atlantic BlvdIt's LA Fitness, they have an indoor pool, indoor basketball court, indoor raquetball courtS, various classes. If you tell them you're from out of town and want to use their facilities while your here, they may offer you a weekly fee. They're open 5am-12am Mon-Fri and 8am-8pm Sat & Sun.
If you like walking, it will take you about 20-30 minutes to get here. Driving like 2-3 min. They have a kids club.
ATM is on Atlantic side of the building. You need to park in the structure to get to the ATM. A little creepy when it's late at night. No problem if you're walking.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Chase Bank
459 S Atlantic BlvdATM is on Atlantic side of the building. You need to park in the structure to get to the ATM. A little creepy when it's late at night. No problem if you're walking.
One drive up ATM. This place can get pretty busy on pay days.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Wells Fargo Bank
2101 S Atlantic BlvdOne drive up ATM. This place can get pretty busy on pay days.
There are 2 drive up ATMs AND a secure walk-in ATM which is great for late night cash.
Bank of America (with Drive-thru ATM)
300 N Atlantic BlvdThere are 2 drive up ATMs AND a secure walk-in ATM which is great for late night cash.
Entertainment & Activities
They offer free concerts in the park. The Gold Line will drop you off right below the park.
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Levitt Pavilion Pasadena
85 E Holly StThey offer free concerts in the park. The Gold Line will drop you off right below the park.
They offer up to 13 movies. Different times. Matinee & Student discount. Lee's Sandwiches (Vietnamese-very popular) is next door and Pheonix bakery (Chinese), Tokyo Wako is big too. There's a 24 Hour Fitness in this shopping center.
34 moradores locais recomendam
AMC Atlantic Times Square 14
450 N Atlantic BlvdThey offer up to 13 movies. Different times. Matinee & Student discount. Lee's Sandwiches (Vietnamese-very popular) is next door and Pheonix bakery (Chinese), Tokyo Wako is big too. There's a 24 Hour Fitness in this shopping center.
Independent movies. There's a Roy's (Hawaiian) next door. They have good happy hours.
81 moradores locais recomendam
Laemmle's Playhouse 7
673 E Colorado BlvdIndependent movies. There's a Roy's (Hawaiian) next door. They have good happy hours.
They offer IMAX movies. There are restaurants within walking distance, bars and nightclubs.
40 moradores locais recomendam
Regal Edwards Alhambra Renaissance & IMAX
1 E Main StThey offer IMAX movies. There are restaurants within walking distance, bars and nightclubs.
Smaller selection of movies BUT you are close to shops and restaurants AND they have a full bar!
110 moradores locais recomendam
ArcLight Cinemas - Pasadena
300 E Colorado BlvdSmaller selection of movies BUT you are close to shops and restaurants AND they have a full bar!
LA Philharmonic concerts in the summer. Various artists and events from June to September. Bring a picnic blanket and dinner with wine.
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Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl RdLA Philharmonic concerts in the summer. Various artists and events from June to September. Bring a picnic blanket and dinner with wine.
Sightseeing
Built in 1776. They open up the garden and charge a small fee for admission.
25 moradores locais recomendam
San Gabriel Mission
429 S Mission DrBuilt in 1776. They open up the garden and charge a small fee for admission.
Because the truth is, Mexican's were here a long long time ago! Also, it's a great place to take pictures!
412 moradores locais recomendam
Olvera Street
Olvera StreetBecause the truth is, Mexican's were here a long long time ago! Also, it's a great place to take pictures!
When you walk up to the top you have a nice view of the city. El Encanto is located just on the other side of Atlantic. It is the city's Chamber of Commerce.
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Cascades Park
When you walk up to the top you have a nice view of the city. El Encanto is located just on the other side of Atlantic. It is the city's Chamber of Commerce.