Guidebook for Monterey Park

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Guidebook for Monterey Park

Food Scene

Tasty Food!
10 recommandé par les habitants
Thai Paradise
141 N Atlantic Blvd
10 recommandé par les habitants
Tasty Food!
Pies!!
9 recommandé par les habitants
Marie Callender's
220 S Atlantic Blvd
9 recommandé par les habitants
Pies!!
Mexican Sweet Bread
Sonora Bakery
4484 Whittier Blvd
Mexican Sweet Bread
Best Burritos!!!
Lupe's Burritos
4642 E 3rd St
Best Burritos!!!
Awesome Mexican food
Moles La Tia
4546 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue
Awesome Mexican food
Bomb ass tortas on chibata bread. Aguas frescas are good too!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Cook's Tortas
1944 S Atlantic Blvd
13 recommandé par les habitants
Bomb ass tortas on chibata bread. Aguas frescas are good too!
This place is so freakin' good!! Lamb falls off the bone! Service is great!
6 recommandé par les habitants
The Briks
1111 S Hope St
6 recommandé par les habitants
This 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 Blvd
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.
If you ask for spicy, you will get spicy. Beware! They are closed Sundays.
Mexicatessen
830 S Atlantic Blvd
If 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 recommandé par les habitants
Fosselman's Ice Cream Co.
1824 W Main St
18 recommandé par les habitants
Creamy 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 recommandé par les habitants
Tacos Ensenada
2171 Huntington Dr
8 recommandé par les habitants
Local 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 recommandé par les habitants
Taco Nazo
9516 Garvey Ave
20 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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 Blvd
Mariscos 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 Street
They 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 St
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.
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 recommandé par les habitants
Half & Half Tea House MP
141 N Atlantic Blvd
21 recommandé par les habitants
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.
I have not eaten here..YET! but it is always crowded. Pizza, Singaporian, Hainan food.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Savoy Kitchen
138 E Valley Blvd
17 recommandé par les habitants
I 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 Blvd
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.
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 St
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.
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!
584 recommandé par les habitants
Bottega Louie
700 S Grand Ave
584 recommandé par les habitants
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!
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 Ave
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.
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 Ave
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.
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 recommandé par les habitants
In-N-Out Burger
1210 N Atlantic Blvd
54 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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 recommandé par les habitants
Original Tommy's Hamburgers
2575 Beverly Blvd
39 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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 recommandé par les habitants
Diddy Riese
926 Broxton Ave
65 recommandé par les habitants
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?

Drinks & Nightlife

The drinks are unique, tasty and offer spicy drinks. Great place to start the night.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Yxta Cocina Mexicana
601 S Central Ave
9 recommandé par les habitants
The drinks are unique, tasty and offer spicy drinks. Great place to start the night.
Rooftop lounge.
330 recommandé par les habitants
Standard Downtown
550 Flower St
330 recommandé par les habitants
Rooftop lounge.
Rooftop lounge
239 recommandé par les habitants
Ace Hotel
929 S Broadway
239 recommandé par les habitants
Rooftop 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 recommandé par les habitants
Vino At Trios
10 N 1st St
14 recommandé par les habitants
Relaxing 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 St
This 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 Avenue
This 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.
121 recommandé par les habitants
Library Bar
630 W 6th St
121 recommandé par les habitants
Lounge 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 recommandé par les habitants
Seven Bar Lounge
515 W 7th St
206 recommandé par les habitants
This place specializes in whiskey drinks it's in the heart DTLA's night scene. Very warm vibe when you come in here.

Parks & Nature

View of all of LA.
898 recommandé par les habitants
Griffith Park
4730 Crystal Springs Drive
898 recommandé par les habitants
View of all of LA.
Nice trail. Walk to the waterfall when there is water.
167 recommandé par les habitants
Eaton Canyon
1801-1945 Veranada Ave
167 recommandé par les habitants
Nice 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.
2445 recommandé par les habitants
Runyon Canyon Park
2000 N Fuller Ave
2445 recommandé par les habitants
This 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 recommandé par les habitants
Citadel Outlets
100 Citadel Dr
281 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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 recommandé par les habitants
The Americana at Brand
889 Americana Way
642 recommandé par les habitants
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 :-).
It's an outdoor shopping plaza with just about everything. Ralphs, IHOP, Chipotle, Yogurtland, G-S Love & Fashion Q
Atlantic Square
2000 S Atlantic Blvd
It'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 recommandé par les habitants
The Paseo
300 E Colorado Blvd
117 recommandé par les habitants
Outdoor 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 recommandé par les habitants
Dollar Tree
5817 N Figueroa St
16 recommandé par les habitants
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).
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.
819 recommandé par les habitants
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd St
819 recommandé par les habitants
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.

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.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Ralphs
330 N Atlantic Blvd
17 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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 Avenue
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
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 St
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
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 Blvd
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
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.
11 recommandé par les habitants
LA Fitness
416 S Atlantic Blvd
11 recommandé par les habitants
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.
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 recommandé par les habitants
Chase Bank
459 S Atlantic Blvd
8 recommandé par les habitants
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.
One drive up ATM. This place can get pretty busy on pay days.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Wells Fargo Bank
2101 S Atlantic Blvd
8 recommandé par les habitants
One 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 Blvd
There 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.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Levitt Pavilion Pasadena
85 E Holly St
7 recommandé par les habitants
They 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 recommandé par les habitants
AMC Atlantic Times Square 14
450 N Atlantic Blvd
34 recommandé par les habitants
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.
Independent movies. There's a Roy's (Hawaiian) next door. They have good happy hours.
81 recommandé par les habitants
Laemmle's Playhouse 7
673 E Colorado Blvd
81 recommandé par les habitants
Independent 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 recommandé par les habitants
Regal Edwards Alhambra Renaissance & IMAX
1 E Main St
40 recommandé par les habitants
They 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 recommandé par les habitants
ArcLight Cinemas - Pasadena
300 E Colorado Blvd
110 recommandé par les habitants
Smaller 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.
1407 recommandé par les habitants
Hollywood Bowl
2301 Hollywood Bowl Rd
1407 recommandé par les habitants
LA 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 recommandé par les habitants
San Gabriel Mission
429 S Mission Dr
25 recommandé par les habitants
Built 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 recommandé par les habitants
Olvera Street
Olvera Street
412 recommandé par les habitants
Because 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.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Cascades Park
6 recommandé par les habitants
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.