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WOW Cow Korean BBQ & Seafood Boil
WOW Cow Korean BBQ & Seafood Boil is a restaurant on 10632 Lower Azusa Road in El Monte.
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A starting point for exploring El Monte
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Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.
Selected from sourced Google ratings of at least 4.3 with 20 or more reviews, ordered by rating then review count.
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El Taquito
El Taquito specializes in Mexican food, with a menu that features tacos, chile rellenos, tortas, and customer favorites like burritos wet in Chile Verde and Menudo, all available at 10217 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA. The…
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Havana Club Restaurant & Bar 🇨🇺
Havana Club Restaurant & Bar 🇨🇺 is a restaurant on 3831 Peck Rd in El Monte.
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Xécora Gastronomía Urbana
Xécora Gastronomía Urbana is a restaurant on 11583 Lower Azusa Rd in El Monte.
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Independent shops worth exploring
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An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Toy shop
AAA Anime
AAA Anime Inc is a toy shop on 4509 Shirley Ave D in El Monte.
Furniture shop
Acacia Seating
Acacia Seating Inc is a furniture shop on 10816 Lower Azusa Rd in El Monte.
Bicycle shop
ADDMOTOR TECH
ADDMOTOR TECH is a bicycle shop on 4188 Arden Dr in El Monte.
Furniture shop
Air Dreams
Air Dreams Mattress manufactures the mattresses it sells at its El Monte shop. Its selection ranges from super soft to extra firm.
Clothing shop
Andari Fashion
Andari Fashion Inc is a clothing shop on 9626 Telstar Ave in El Monte.
Sporting goods shop
Azteca Soccer
Azteca Soccer, Inc. is a sporting-goods shop on 11853 Valley Blvd in El Monte.
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Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.
An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.
Bookstore
Tien Dao Christian Media Assoc. 天道福音中心／書房
Tien Dao Christian Media Assoc. 天道福音中心／書房 is a bookstore on 9060 Telstar Ave #205 in El Monte.
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