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Order: Vietnamese Coffee Tres Leches
"The Wild Whisk Bakery in Alhambra brings Hawaiian, Southeast Asian, and Mexican flavors together in small-batch desserts."
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Where's the best Mexican food in the SGV?
Not just tacos. Birria, mariscos, and the plates that deserve more hype.
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The short answer
Locals' current top pick for mexican in the SGV is The Wild Whisk Bakery in Alhambra (get the vietnamese coffee tres leches), followed by Navis Bakery in Rosemead and Marko’s in Temple City. Best is relative, so filter by price and vibe below, and vote for the pick you'd stand behind.
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"Navis Bakery in Rosemead might give your favorite Cuban spots a run for their money. Their chicken tamales pack heat from the salsa verde, and the meat stays surprisingly moist."
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"Mexican breakfast hole-in-the-wall with dinner at the Duarte location."
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"Mexican spot in Monterey Park. Carnitas."
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Order: Fish Taco
"A newer Alhambra location of Baja Mar Taco, tucked into the Valley-Fremont Plaza on West Valley Boulevard, running a different $1.99 taco special every weekday: shrimp on Monday, a…"
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Order: Slow-Cooked Birria Tacos
"OMA is a Mexican craft kitchen on Main Street in Alhambra, in the former Delhi Belly space."
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"Burritos La Palma is a Michelin Guide spot off the side of the road in El Monte. These burritos are small but packed with flavor."
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"Budget-friendly Mexican breakfast stop."
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"Mexican spot in Pasadena. Date night."
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"If you're craving a fast and delicious burrito, Burrito Express in Pasadena has been doing it right since 1978."
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"Mexican spot in Duarte. Tacos."
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"If you love tacos packed with flavor, Secret Taco is a must-try. The smoky char on the meat is incredible, and their al pastor with pineapple on top is delicious."
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"Mexican spot in El Monte. Birria."
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"Pasadena’s oldest Mexican restaurant, known for family recipes, generous portions, and classic Mexican comfort food."
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Order: Fish tacos
"El Taco Nazo in Baldwin Park came through the SGV Eats sweep around fish taco recommendations. It is a casual SGV taco stop with fish and shrimp tacos as the obvious move."
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"Mexican spot in El Monte. Fish tacos."
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