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Xécora Gastronomía Urbana - Steakhouse in El Monte, California

Xécora Gastronomía Urbana

4.4 (583 reviews)

11583 Lower Azusa Rd, El Monte, CA 91732

Mexican restaurant
Bar

About Xécora Gastronomía Urbana - steak house in El Monte, California

Customer Review Summary

Xécora Gastronomía Urbana offers delicious, authentic Mexican-inspired cuisine, particularly praised for its addictive WTF ceviche and flavorful carne asada. While service is friendly, it can be slow, and guests often find themselves having to flag down servers. The cocktails are generally enjoyable, though they tend to be too sweet for some. Customers appreciate the pleasant atmosphere and beautiful decor, making it a nice spot for family and friends. However, some dishes received mixed reviews; for instance, birria tacos were well-received, but beans lacked flavor and certain items were described as overpriced. Overall, the restaurant is recommended for its standout dishes and the quality of food remains consistent, whether dining in or ordering online.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
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16
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Based on 583 reviews

Mauro Gonzalez

2 months ago

Someone told me about this place, they said it was fine dining… fine dining it is not, BUT they have one of the best ceviches I have had. The WTF ceviche is addictive, I go there often just for the ceviche. Service isn’t bad, but could be better, we always see ourselves flagging our service down to get more water, more cocktails or simple things like chips and napkins. Servers are very nice, I just think they need to hire more to provide the attention required. Cocktails are pretty good, too sweet for my liking, but all my guests always love them. WTF Ceviche is the winner in this place.

Megan Russell

5 months ago

If you’re in El Monte, CA, Xécora Gastronomía Urbana is a must-visit for delicious, authentic Mexican-inspired cuisine. Known for their incredible carne asada, which is tender, perfectly seasoned, and packed with flavor, Xécora is our top pick every time we visit the area. Whether you’re dining in or taking advantage of their easy online ordering system, the food quality never disappoints. With extended weekend hours, Xécora is perfect for a casual meal, drinks, or takeout. Don’t miss the chance to try their standout dishes! Visit their site to learn more.

AUTO TUB3

7 months ago

The gobernador Marlin Tacos tasted good. It was ok. :). The watermelon 🍉 drink was sweet. I enjoyed it. It's a bit pricey, but it is understandable. Nice place to come eat out with family or friends. I like the atmosphere here. I appreciate the service here. Thank you. 🙏

James Wald

11 months ago

Plenty of parking outside and the interior decor was nice, but I had higher hopes for the food than was recieved. Our server was in a hurry the whole time even though there was only one other table, like it was a bother we were there. The water was infused with cucumber surprise- undrinkable because I don't like cukes. Guava margarita was good, big chunky salt was a nice touch. Salsa was just diced tomatoes, no Jalapeño/cilantro/onion, etc. Birria tacos had a good amount of meat and cheese. Carne asada meat was cooked nicely medium, with smoky grill flavor. Beans were barely warm and lacking any flavor, very watery. Tortillas appeared to be freshly made. This isn't really 'Mexican' but rather 'Mexican fusion' - although I'm not sure what's infused aside from disappointment.

Stephanie Sikkema

5 months ago

Beautiful restaurant. Variety of food from sandwiches and tacos to pasta and ceviche. Service was attentive.

Carmen Toure Lorenzo

great flavor. I shouldn't ordered tacos though. instead I ordered the chicken skewer and it was a little over-cooked/ dry. Everyone else's food looked great

Alfredo Harvin

4 months ago

My wife and I always enjoy our date nights here. No matter what we order it's very delicious and full of flavors!

Alma Betancourt

1 year ago

Loved the food and the Aguas Frescas. The place Decor is beautiful too. I had the Carne Asada Plate with handmade Corn Tortillas. My mom had a Breakfast Plate, the Chilaquiles Rojos and Eggs. I loved the Agua de Pepino con Limon. Also that Salsa they serve with the Chips is great. Will need to revisit this place again & hopefully soon.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–11 PM
Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–11 PM
Sunday 10 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Price Range

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