El Merendero

Overview

El Merendero, located in La Verne, CA, is a must-visit Mexican restaurant known for its incredibly delicious food and welcoming atmosphere. This family-owned establishment offers a wide range of options for customers, ranging from vegan and vegetarian dishes to meat-lovers favorites. Customer reviews rave about the flavorful carne asada burrito, wet burrito with carne asada, pozole, shrimp ceviche, and steak picado plate. The menu also features hard shell and soft tacos, combo burritos, chile rellenos, and breakfast burritos that are described as "BomB" by one satisfied customer.

Whether you're dining in or taking your order to-go, El Merendero provides a satisfying experience with quick and polite service. With ample outdoor and indoor seating, you can enjoy your meal in a cozy setting. The restaurant also offers beer and wine options, making it a perfect spot for a casual meal with friends, family, or even on your own. The flavors are described as authentic and delicious, with a nice spicy kick in some dishes that keeps customers coming back for more. Overall, El Merendero is a hidden gem on Fairplex Drive that promises a delightful dining experience with every visit. Visit soon and treat yourself to a taste of Mexico in the heart of California.

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FAQ's

  • What are the vegan options on the menu at El Merendero?

    El Merendero offers a variety of vegan options, including vegan burritos, tacos, and salads.

  • Does El Merendero offer catering services?

    Yes, El Merendero provides catering services for events and gatherings.

  • Are dogs allowed at El Merendero?

    Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed at El Merendero for health and safety reasons.

  • What are the most popular dishes at El Merendero?

    Some of the most popular dishes at El Merendero include the carne asada burrito, wet burrito with carne asada, pozole, shrimp ceviche, and shrimp ranchero plate.

  • Does El Merendero have outdoor seating?

    Yes, El Merendero has ample outdoor seating for guests to enjoy their meals in a casual and relaxed environment.

Ratings of El Merendero

Yelp

429

Google

1535

Visitors' opinions on El Merendero

/ 429
Dawn U.
Dawn U. 05/04/2024
stars
The food here is REALLY REALLY REALLY good, and more than worth the money. Everything I have had from here has been good, but the carne asada burrito with beans and rice is the BOMB.
Kevin G.
Kevin G. 23/03/2024
stars
Solid family owned style Mexican restaurant that if you want REAL Mexican food this is your spot. Not the greatest of ambiance or scenery, you come for the food. My go to is the wet burrito with carne asada.
Maria L.
Maria L. 19/03/2024
stars
I've never had anything here that was bad! I recommend this place to all of my friends. The pozole is sooo good!
Nate S.
Nate S. 23/02/2024
stars
Cool little spot with ample outdoor/indoor seating. Service was quick and very polite. Food was delicious and fresh. Both the meat and fish were piping hot and the chips and salsa were a nice gratuitous touch Will definitely be coming back to try the Pozole and Menudo on the weekend.
Stephanie S.
Stephanie S. 21/02/2024
stars
good food 1-10 I give it a 5 for the tasting of the food ...the service 1-10 ten being the BEST I GIVE THEM A 3 cause our soft drinks were empty for 10 mins and the restaurant overall is loud and clean but they need to have plug ins that smell good cause the restrooms smelled up the place ....
Linh Y.
Linh Y. 08/12/2023
stars
My daughter and I were heading home from school and work a couple days ago. Freeway traffic was not the greatest. I decided to get off the freeway and take surface street. As I was driving along Fairplex Drive, I recall there being a Mexican restaurant that one of my friends and I ate at. It was really good. I wondered at the time if we would bump into it. Sure enough... we did. All things happen for a reason. We were meant to get off the freeway and be on our way to El Merendero. They have a reasonable size parking lot. There's outside patio seating with indoor dining as well. We ordered to-go from the order window outside. Staff was nice. However, I thought the order window was too tiny. I had to duck down to see the person taking my order LOL. Anyway, I got the shrimp ceviche that was very tasty... lots of shrimp and lime... I would get it again. Got the hard shelled carne asada and chicken tacos... I didn't eat the carne asada, but my daughter said it was better than the chicken. Chicken was a tad dry IMHO. Also got the shrimp ranchero plate with rice and beans... the shrimps were small, but plentiful... there's a nice spicy kick to it... rice was tough and beans were a bit fluid. I normally don't get agua frescas, but thought I try them here. I went with the jamaica and pina colada no ice. Get the large... it's only 25 cents more compared to medium. Jamaica was fantastic! Unfortunately, pina colada was way too sweet for my taste. We didn't dine here. We ate in the car since it was chilly outside and also to wait out the traffic. Overall, great tasting Mexican foods despite of a few things. We'll be back for more!!!
Mexican
Closed Opens at 5:30 AM

Address

1910 Fairplex Dr La Verne, CA 91750
Features

Features

Takes ReservationsTakes Reservations Offers DeliveryOffers Delivery Offers TakeoutOffers Takeout Vegan OptionsVegan Options Many Vegetarian OptionsMany Vegetarian Options Accepts Credit CardsAccepts Credit Cards Accepts Android PayAccepts Android Pay Accepts Apple PayAccepts Apple Pay Outdoor SeatingOutdoor Seating CasualCasual Moderate NoiseModerate Noise Offers CateringOffers Catering Good for GroupsGood for Groups Good For KidsGood For Kids Good for Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerGood for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Private Lot ParkingPrivate Lot Parking Beer & Wine OnlyBeer & Wine Only TVTV Open to AllOpen to All Wi-FiWi-Fi Drive-ThruDrive-Thru Dogs Not AllowedDogs Not Allowed Bike ParkingBike Parking Provides reusable tablewareProvides reusable tableware

Opening hours

Monday Sun 5:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday Sun 5:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday Sun 5:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday Sun 5:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday Sun 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday Sun 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday Sun 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM
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Update on: Mar 12, 2024

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