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Peter's El Loco - Steakhouse in West Covina, California

Peter's El Loco

4.3 (765 reviews)

437 S Glendora Ave, West Covina, CA 91790

Mexican restaurant

About Peter's El Loco - steak house in West Covina, California

Circa-1971 fast-food joint with a few outdoor tables & a menu of Mexican & American favorites.

Customer Review Summary

Peter's El Loco is a popular spot for both locals and visitors, known for its delicious breakfast burritos and tacos. Many patrons rave about the generous portions and flavor, particularly the meat and green salsa. However, some customers have had negative experiences, citing issues with portion sizes of meats in dishes like carne asada fries and hard shell tacos. The restaurant has a fun atmosphere and often features special events, which are well-received by the community. Service quality is generally praised, but there have been instances of overlooked special requests. Overall, it is considered a must-visit destination for great Mexican food, especially for fans of the Good Burger filming location.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

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

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Food
  • Happy hour food
  • Late-night food
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

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

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Historic

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.3 out of 5
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507
4
130
3
52
2
35
1
41
Based on 765 reviews

Jay P.

5 months ago

Such a cool place, stopped by while on Vacation from Florida as I wanted to see the Good Burger filming location. Little did I know I would have one of the best breakfast burritos of my life! I’m looking forward to making this a staple visit of my vacations from now on. PS please sell t-shirts!

Nelly Nunez

4 months ago

Ordered Carne asada fries what I got was Carne asada FLAVORED fries! Super tiny pieces of meat sprinkled on fries completely covered in cheese so you can't see the non-existent meat . $16 for nothing. Do not waste your time or money ,go elsewhere!

DIAMOND LEE

3 months ago

Omg I don’t like when I get small amounts of meat from a hard shell taco!!! Or the taco is too fried! THIS PLACE IS SOOO DELICIOUS!! The taco had a lot of meat. Didn’t taste like just pure oil! What a mouth full of joy!! Green salsa is the bombbb! Thank you kindly!

Jack C

11 months ago

First time here and had their free chicken tacos from a post I saw on instagram. First impressions: the soft chicken tacos taste good and I really like the green sauce. Not so spicy and has a lemony taste. The red sauce is very spicy. They don’t skimp out on the chicken. I’d come back next time to try their famous burritos. The staff was also very nice.

Diana Vasquez

5 months ago

We LOVE Peter's El Loco! We'll drive on the 10fwy East just for their hard-shell tacos! From the BEST tacos to chile verde to "aguas frescas" and everything in between...their food is delicious. At their last Mexican 🇲🇽 Independence Day there was a Special Menu that included candy or fruit cups topped with lemon and Tajin a plate with street tacos, sides, mini tostada and taquito...with a dinner roll AND "pan dulce" for dessert! The day also featured a mariachi and... prizes 🎊. We hope the special events continue. Lastly, the only thing that matches the owner's dedication to good food is...the staff's friendless and warmth. Today, we tried the burritos and were not disappointed with their tasty fillings! AND they cater special events, too. So.. make the drive, stop by, and make Peter's El Loco one of the places you love too!

Franklin Martinez

11 months ago

Welcome to Good Burger, home of the good burger. Can I take your order? I love the Mexican restaurant where the hit 1997 Nickelodeon movie Good Burger was filmed at with Kenan and Kel. Good Burger came out on July 25, 1997 and I got the best cheeseburger combo to honor the movie. My parents and I loved coming to Peter's El Loco last year on April 16, 2023 for the first time in person. I can definitely remember Peter's El Loco forever, combined with Mexican and All-American meal since it first opened in 1971 for 53 years.

Natalie Garcia

5 months ago

Love this location for easy pick up. Or sit down and relax and have a loco burrito or hard shell tacos. Kids love it. Love to come back.

Celina

Every time I order I specifically ask for extra red sauce and every time my request is ignored! I even state that it’s okay to charge me extra for it. It’s literally the most IMPORTANT part of my meal which is why I order from here. I can at least be contacted if you’re unable to meet my request. It got to the point where I had to come here on Google to leave this review. Absolutely ridiculous.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 8 AM–9 PM
Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 PM
Sunday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM

Price Range

$10–20