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Top-Rated Restaurants in El Monte, CA
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in El Monte, CA by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is The Derby with a 4.7-star rating from 2,141 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Annia's Kitchen and La Bufadora Baja Grill El Monte. The average rating across all listed restaurants in El Monte is 4.4 stars from 962 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in El Monte range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 17, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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Top Rated Restaurants
The Derby
233 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006, USA
Annia's Kitchen
4233 Santa Anita Ave UNIT 18, El Monte, CA 91731, USA
La Bufadora Baja Grill El Monte
10990 Lower Azusa Rd # 1, El Monte, CA 91731, USA
Restaurants Rankings in El Monte, CA
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Derby233 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006, USA | 4.7★ | 2,141 |
| #2 | Annia's Kitchen4233 Santa Anita Ave UNIT 18, El Monte, CA 91731, USA | 4.6★ | 876 |
| #3 | La Bufadora Baja Grill El Monte10990 Lower Azusa Rd # 1, El Monte, CA 91731, USA | 4.5★ | 1,210 |
| #4 | NORMS Restaurant10620 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731, USA | 4.2★ | 3,541 |
| #5 | El Sombrero3550 Santa Anita Ave, El Monte, CA 91731, USA | 4.4★ | 1,181 |
| #6 | Havana Club Restaurant & Bar 🇨🇺3831 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA | 4.5★ | 672 |
| #7 | Jolly Jug4264 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA | 4.4★ | 505 |
| #8 | El Pescador Bar & Grill11740 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA | 4.3★ | 1,809 |
| #9 | El Marisquero Bar and Grill4136 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA | 4.3★ | 579 |
| #10 | Teresa's Mexican Grill12100 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA | 4.3★ | 411 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in El Monte
NORMS Restaurant
10620 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731, USA
El Sombrero
3550 Santa Anita Ave, El Monte, CA 91731, USA
Havana Club Restaurant & Bar 🇨🇺
3831 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA
Jolly Jug
4264 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA
El Pescador Bar & Grill
11740 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA
El Marisquero Bar and Grill
4136 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA
Teresa's Mexican Grill
12100 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA
Viet Huong Restaurant
10727 Garvey Ave, El Monte, CA 91733, USA
Mr Chopsticks Seafood & BBQ
10990 Lower Azusa Rd # 10, El Monte, CA 91731, USA
Ixmota Taqueria
10021 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731, USA
Ocean Bo Dim Sum Cafe
3944 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA
Xécora Gastronomía Urbana
11583 Lower Azusa Rd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA
Fuego Restaurant (Peruvian Fusion)
1945 Tyler Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733, USA
Burritos La Palma
5120 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91732, USA
Los Chilitos Restaurant
1648 Tyler Ave # E, South El Monte, CA 91733, USA
The Dive Oyster Bar
5708 Rosemead Blvd #100, Temple City, CA 91780, USA
La Borracha Hamburgerseria
10814 Main St, El Monte, CA 91731, USA
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