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El Ruizeor Grill in Temple City

4.5 (181) 5818 Temple City Blvd, Temple City, CA 91780, United States

Categories

Mexican restaurant
Oaxacan restaurant

Location on the map

Temple City, Los Angeles County, California, US

Phone: +1 626-286-8763

Opening hours

Monday:9 AM–7:30 PM
Tuesday:9 AM–8 PM
Wednesday:9 AM–7:30 PM
Thursday:9 AM–8 PM
Friday:9 AM–8 PM
Saturday:9 AM–8 PM
Sunday:8 AM–7:30 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.5

181 Reviews for El Ruizeor Grill 2024:

Review №1

2023-10-15 17:08:53

Enjoyed my meal here last Friday. Super clean and fresh meal. I had to caldo de res and it was full of veggies which was perfect. Drink was good too. Very friendly ladies and superb with their service. Highly recommend.

Review №2

2023-09-05 18:32:23

We just moved to Temple City and I am so glad we found this place. I think this will be our regular hangout spot.We ordered the Big Daddy burrito. It was so good. The burrito is huge! The waitress started laughing when she saw our face as she haul out the burrito.

Review №3

2022-09-06 20:54:29

Came across this little place by chance, but it was so good!!! I loved the food, the decor, but especially the customer service!! From the moment we walked in we were greeted by very attentive, cordial and friendly staff. The food was amazing!!! And they serve huge portions for the price, we started off with the super fries and queso fundido, you can see the pictures as reference to see how huge this platter of fries was lol, it was supposed to be an appetizer. We ordered our food too, not expecting everything to come out at the same time, which was in less than 20mins. as you can see we had a full table with everything. Our order consisted of the Big Daddy burrito, menudos, and a molcajete 😍😍😍 really loved everything!! Even though is a bit of a drive for us, itll be worth returning one day. Highly recommend!!!

Review №4

2023-03-31 21:51:46

This has become our go-to Mexican restaurant. Thankfully it doesn’t get too crowded and the food is always good. The service is always kind. The dishes are traditional dishes that you would expect as well as some Oaxacan specialties.

Review №5

2023-10-12 22:54:21

It was my first time in this restaurant. It was a very good experience. Its one of my favorite authentic michelada. I loved it, and the food, yes, is good. It is good, and the traditional Oaxaca food 😋 Im planning to return and try the chilaquiles for now I will recommend too try share your experience with me

Review №6

2022-05-13 05:56:08

Excellent place. Good service, tasty food a decent margarita. Ill be a regular from now on. If youve been to or heard of Guelaguetza, you know how crowded it is. Now I know its also overpriced and overrated. Try the chapulines!

Review №7

2023-10-25 15:51:20

Absolutely fantastic food, friendly staff, extremely kick back atmosphere, definitely a nice little place to to get great food and relax. You will not be disappointed.

Review №8

2023-05-26 21:54:38

Have been here 3x and have had a great experience every time. The food is always fresh and fantastic. The menu has so much to choose from, with each dish sounding equally delicious. I plan on working my way pleasantly through it 😋 Service is extremely friendly and helpful as well. Overall an exceptional dining experience.

Review №9

2023-12-05 21:45:44

El Ruizinor is a quaint place with great food and excellent service. We love their chicken mole and their chilaquiles!

Review №10

2023-11-13 15:49:35

Great locally owned Mexican restaurant. We enjoyed our experience, and we will go back.💯

Review №11

2023-07-28 19:20:22

Super cute place. The food was good. I got huevos rancheros with cactus and it was delicious. The service was so friendly as well. Will be coming back.

Review №12

2020-11-28 23:11:06

Amazing food. Taste so good. My family loves everything about them. Great service and great food and they deliver. Amazing. Support everyone. I Definitely recommend them.

Review №13

2023-06-07 00:53:04

PRICES DOUBLED!!!Great food but they pushed me away with the greediness.Too bad because I was eating there 4 times a week before and now I wont go back.🥺Bad move people.

Review №14

2023-04-19 22:24:36

We had 1 pm lunch today. Waitress was sweet, friendly, and spoke Spanish and English. Music was upbeat. Place is clean, colorful and inviting! Small and quaint. Food was awesome! Menus are clean and easy to read. One unusual item on their menu is grasshoppers. (No kidding.) Also... cactus.Ordered chicken mole (real spicey!) and ordered grilled chicken with lots of veggies, instead of beans n rice. Also, ordered a take out meal.Worth the 15.99! You should come check out this Oaxcan gem in Temple City of fresh Oaxcan quisine!!

Review №15

2018-06-25 22:06:30

Food was delish and they serve you warm tortilla chips and salsa (or pico de gallo if you request it) while you wait. The whipped orange juice is tasty (and a little sweet), the horchata was on point and not too sweet. The portions are big and they have some great breakfast options (both traditional Mexican breakfast as well as more American style like pancakes or French toast)

Review №16

2018-09-25 20:37:43

Great service, comfortable seating, tasty tacos.

Review №17

2023-01-27 05:13:14

Surprisingly Good food for Is this side of Pasadena. The hot salsa needs Improvement I like very hot Mexican salsa that is balanced an deliciously seasoned, you get that right, I will be your #1 customer

Review №18

2023-06-12 01:11:39

The quality of Mexican food is terrific. The mole has great flavor.

Review №19

2019-09-05 07:41:32

Great food at great prices with great service

Review №20

2023-04-28 17:22:35

Breakfast was much better than I thought it was going to be their lunch is very good too. Food is great.

Review №21

2023-06-18 23:32:55

A lot of help with the menu, super good service and the food !!

Review №22

2023-06-15 22:57:32

Good food and quick service. Enjoyed it!

Review №23

2023-03-29 19:06:47

My daughters and I love this place. Menudo is on point every Sunday. We never miss a Sunday there.

Review №24

2023-03-14 01:08:48

Hidden gem in Temple City, CA. True Mexican cuisine 😋. Delicious food, fresh ingredients, and friendly service!

Review №25

2018-10-07 18:22:19

I love the mole its the best around!!! They have a nice variety of margaritas - yummy. Chips and salsa are very good. The service is good. My husband and I have been there twice I cant wait to go back :)

Review №26

2020-02-25 05:53:05

El Ruizeñor Grill is a little gem tucked away on a busy street so its easy to miss..but you dont want to. Their handmade tortillas on taco Tuesday are soooo good! We just went for brunch and they easily accommodated 15 of us. Great prices and service too. So nice to have a place like this in my hometown of TC.

Review №27

2019-02-20 03:17:51

First time trying out their Taco Tuesday... It was great! 5 Stars. Service was quick, staff was very friendly and attentive, and the food was delicious. Best part: The price was just right. This is my new favorite restaurant... and since I only live a short distance away, I will coming back for more!

Review №28

2020-12-19 01:38:36

I like this little restaurant. But in all honesty I cannot give it five stars. The ambiance is gone. The owners of this little place need to open soon. I do not want them to close and disappear in this Blue Print for a Greater Economy.

Review №29

2019-10-14 15:19:59

Delicious & affordable, glad we stumbled upon it & will return. Lots of tempting menu items. The bacon wrapped jumbo shrimp with cream cheese was amazing. Great staff too.

Review №30

2020-02-14 04:32:21

Great little place for delicious mexican food. The portions are big, the prices are good and the service is terrific. Plenty of parking in front plus 2 public parking lots within 50 ft. Try them out, pretty sure you will come back again

Review №31

2017-12-29 02:50:37

Great food! I ordered super fries and taquitos and both were really good. The fries were nice and crispy and not soggy and the taquitos had a lot of meat in them. I was also given free chips and salsa. The salsa was really good too and the chips were fresh. No stale ones. I will definitely go back and try other stuff!

Review №32

2018-06-20 18:08:32

Excellent service! Salsa and chips warm and delicious. Had the breakfast burrito with eggs and sausage super good. Mom loved the eggs with nopales beans and rice. Hostess made superb efforts to provide customer service. Belly’s content, Jah bless.

Review №33

2022-09-20 05:25:11

Very nice staff, good music, is my second time going to El Ruizeñor, and the food is great but the mexican rice a little salty.

Review №34

2017-12-27 18:45:29

I bought a couple of the tacos on special on Tuesday; AL Pastor. They were delicious. While in the restaurant, I saw other people get regular food plates. One person had a plate with huge shrimp with rice and beans. It looked good.

Review №35

2022-05-10 16:21:38

The food was awesome carnitas are a good choice to order with rice and beans I love the corn tortillas, they have plenty of drinks to choose from coffee is awesome they have coffee de la ojia.

Review №36

2018-01-22 09:58:28

Great food, great service, great drinks, great time!I have only been here once and my experience was outstanding. I love a good Mexican meal, and this was no exception. Would love to come back next time I am in temple city

Review №37

2021-04-12 02:14:53

I had a big order 2 days ago. Chile relleno, bistec, huevos a la Mexicana, two hard shell tacos and green enchiladas. The rice and beans werent the greatest but the main entrees were all good.

Review №38

2021-06-21 10:43:24

My boyfriend & I had dinner at El Ruizenor. We both enjoyed the food very much. We had a great server who was very polite & friendly. It was funny for me Bcuz the name of the restaurant has my maiden name (Ruiz) and the last part of my married name (Villasenor). Lol

Review №39

2019-04-11 23:53:01

Taco tuesday is excellent deal. Chips are fresh and tasty. Salsa good. Can request hot red and green sauce as well. Was busy but service was still good.

Review №40

2023-11-27 01:24:32

Great food, including many dishes not found in other restaurants. Also, kudos to the friendly and helpful staff.

Review №41

2018-05-28 14:57:05

The food is always fresh. Authentic Oaxacan cuisine, delicious mole sauce. If youre health conscious, the grilled chicken salad is great. And reasonable prices!

Review №42

2016-05-08 21:04:16

GREAT Food!! I love their food and the great prices. They have a fantastic Shrimp dish and many other dishes. The staff are all very nice and friendly.

Review №43

2021-06-24 22:31:07

The food was great!! I would recommend it I had the fish tacos my friend had a chicken tacos plate with plenty of food. Friendly staff.

Review №44

2021-12-14 01:51:28

The food yum yum very good, the service was great definitely going back

Review №45

2016-06-15 01:20:31

One of my favorite places to hangout!!Great service..Adrian is very attentive..ask him to make you a michelada with the choice of your beer..their el Ruizseñor shrimp is amazing..their mole is one of thee best in town! Highly recommended!

Review №46

2019-10-15 17:39:59

Food was decent. A little over-priced for Mexican cuisine, imo. No refills on the aguas frescas...and the cup they give you isnt large.

Review №47

2019-10-01 20:09:29

Excellent place. Food was delicious. The restaurant was clean too. Also the service was excellent. Very satisfying. I will definitely recommend this place. 😋👍

Review №48

2023-03-22 03:12:43

Wonderful service. They also cater. Amazing catering

Review №49

2019-06-30 21:35:46

The food is delicious and very filling... Good sized proportions ... The service is friendly and welcoming. Would definitely return.

Review №50

2018-05-12 22:47:13

Great food, great service and nice people. Place reminds me of the restaurants in old Mexico. Will recommend to friends and family.

Review №51

2016-11-07 04:02:55

Just moved back to TC and drove by this place. Food is awesome. Service was awesome. Were definitely coming back...many times!

Review №52

2018-02-17 02:48:10

I love this place and their food. They just hired a new waitress not too long ago, and shes amazing!

Review №53

2022-06-29 03:13:45

Taco Tuesday! Love it.

Review №54

2019-06-18 19:49:59

Service was excellent, waitress was great. Came on taco Tuesday the tacos were decent the meat was lacking flavor a bit .

Review №55

2022-07-24 16:21:22

Authentic oaxacan food that tastes very good! Very nice staff!

Review №56

2023-04-06 23:05:38

The best Mexican food. Lots of variety.

Review №57

2015-08-30 21:27:11

Some of the best mexican food u will find in temple city. No point in driving to el monte or L.A. this place has it! Dont for get to go for taco Tues... and 2 dollar beers for happy hour

Review №58

2018-01-04 09:41:59

While some dishes are good, others lack some flavor. Their freshly made strawberry and pineapple waters are always good though.

Review №59

2022-08-26 17:02:32

Friendly staff, good food, definitely will go back 👍

Review №60

2019-06-03 23:08:29

Weve been coming here for years! Food is as close to Authentic than any other Mexican Restaurant weve tried...And I would defiantly know👍Martinez Fam!

Review №61

2017-07-27 17:25:50

The food and drinks were very tasty and full of flavor. I had the Entomatadas and a Mangoneada Margarita which I really enjoyed.

Review №62

2019-01-27 18:26:00

This was my FIRST time trying this UNIQUELY tasteful AMAZING establishment. I absolutely loved the place. Thank you and i will be back!!

Review №63

2019-04-28 20:34:43

Excellent food very reasonable prices and good service. Will definitely be back.

Review №64

2018-12-02 19:19:05

Not good Mexican food. Service is shabbyI live close by and try it once in a while but usually dissatisfied.

Review №65

2019-11-11 22:43:29

Was told to try it out being new in town..A small gem for locals who need a change from Asian cuisine. Full bar and Orange soda..(my favorite)

Review №66

2018-12-28 00:36:47

Had a great time the waitress were very nice and respectful. Will go back soon.

Review №67

2018-01-28 02:52:51

The food is ok. But the music is too loud and hard to have a conversation. The waiters are pleasant.

Review №68

2020-01-09 04:26:08

Food very good fast, prices great. very friendly atmosphere.

Review №69

2022-03-05 23:02:15

Cute place, i bought 2 shirts, great service and food was great!

Review №70

2018-08-27 17:28:53

Delicious, well priced, friendly service, definitely a place to come back to.

Review №71

2019-12-24 07:49:30

This place is fantastic for breakfast. I highly recommend the machaca con huevos (beef and eggs).

Review №72

2016-12-22 22:26:09

They have great beans that are not too salty. All of the item I have had there are delicious!

Review №73

2022-05-16 16:12:04

The service was good we got a molcajete and it was delicious

Review №74

2017-05-01 13:58:17

Nice small... but fit my family of 12 perfectly we had a good time and food was delicious

Review №75

2017-07-18 03:45:42

The same family that brought us chanos did it again at bringing good grub and tastey taco Tuesdays! Thx!

Review №76

2019-09-26 04:33:48

Had there taquitos and they were very good. There salsas are sooo! Good!

Review №77

2019-01-07 06:33:56

Delicious Food, Excellent Service and Affordable Prices.

Review №78

2019-07-12 05:26:35

Taco Tuesday can not be beat.Also good on the other days but you can not beat the price and taste of the Tacos.

Review №79

2020-01-07 20:09:42

Walk in the restaurant its clean and presentable, service was great, staff is very friendly and food is delish

Review №80

2018-05-10 21:07:55

The restaurant is modest but, it doesnt skimp on the great service food or the AC! 😃

Review №81

2018-01-28 02:36:25

Food is good, rear parking inadequate, Hugh telephone or electricity pole right in the middle of parking entrance, had accident backing out.

Review №82

2020-03-05 00:37:38

Good rice and beans. I also had sopes it was good but the chicken on but was a little dry.

Review №83

2023-06-10 03:13:00

Great food and service

Review №84

2017-09-22 21:08:53

This place is amazing . happy hour is bomb norma hooks it up with the drinks

Review №85

2018-01-07 21:44:44

It is like my abuelas food! Da service is great Gaby rocks! 🍳🍻

Review №86

2019-01-05 02:18:17

Great tasting Oaxaca style food & unbeatable customer service.

Review №87

2019-07-24 00:13:55

I ordered the green chilaquiles & they were perfect. I plan on going back again soon.

Review №88

2017-03-26 19:37:37

Eggs overcooked, strips of steak actually squares also overcooked in the Machado & Eggs.. BUT in the neighborhood, independent, walking distance & I WILL go there again.

Review №89

2021-02-19 00:45:31

I love this place good food the chicken soup is the bomb

Review №90

2018-08-25 18:21:47

Great place. Superb service. Excellent eats.

Review №91

2018-11-02 22:43:31

Highly recommended if you love your autentic mexican food

Review №92

2020-06-12 21:58:12

Small whole in the wall spot. Very good food and fast friendly service.

Review №93

2019-07-11 02:43:13

Great food nice people cost is low prices

Review №94

2018-01-21 20:40:52

Great waitress good food hearty portions

Review №95

2018-12-25 18:57:25

Go for the handmade corn tortillas during the weekend. Light, fluffy and tasty

Review №96

2020-02-01 05:03:10

I like the food and services. I really like their michelladas.

Review №97

2022-11-15 23:21:23

Great balance of flavor in the burrito

Review №98

2018-02-18 05:36:30

Great food, really good Mexican food

Review №99

2020-03-03 04:51:39

Great tasting food and amazing service.

Review №100

2017-05-23 02:12:31

Smelled funny and nothing looked good its small and do es not seem authentic

Review №101

2019-12-09 00:18:35

Family run, good price, yummy foods

Review №102

2017-09-27 01:56:45

Good happy hour price. Taco tue.Suport Local owned!

Review №103

2015-11-14 18:40:45

The Menudo is very good. Not to many good menudo available in Temple city.

Review №104

2023-09-30 20:14:15

Love this place!!!

Review №105

2019-04-11 17:02:09

Marginal at best... maybe good for the area. Service was good but thats about it....

Review №106

2019-08-24 05:23:04

Great Taco Tuesday! Wish they had lengua!

Review №107

2017-08-21 05:29:42

Great food! Best rice ever.

Review №108

2017-07-12 04:03:59

People are so nice food is amazing

Review №109

2020-09-26 01:13:14

The food did not look or tasted as 9 months ago,

Review №110

2017-11-21 00:27:09

Waiters was great so was food enjoyed the drinks

Review №111

2017-07-25 01:02:55

Got mole and it was good..!!Ill be back to try something else..

Review №112

2018-09-05 08:55:30

Its ok inexpensive no much service

Review №113

2019-01-11 20:13:55

It was delicious. The service was EXCELLENT!!!

Review №114

2017-12-24 11:45:19

Great place to eat Mexican food 5 stars

Review №115

2018-01-06 23:45:15

Good eats and friendly environment

Review №116

2023-02-20 21:43:05

Food was delicious.

Review №117

2017-10-14 02:22:36

Thursday hard shell taco special. Also get the asada fries.

Review №118

2015-08-25 23:40:28

Great food with huge portions

Review №119

2018-07-26 17:15:06

Good food and great micheladas

Review №120

2019-04-11 04:59:18

Love the mole and fresh made tortillas

Review №121

2015-07-10 03:00:33

Good service and Food. Welcome

Review №122

2019-06-21 03:00:05

People were nice, food was uninspired.

Review №123

2016-05-28 19:25:23

Large portions, great service.

Review №124

2018-12-04 22:48:26

Its a cool little spot in the hart of the town...

Review №125

2017-10-14 00:40:20

Good food. Nice staff

Review №126

2020-08-08 20:52:35

Great food and service on the go

Review №127

2017-09-30 02:03:10

There big tacos, carnitas with avocado are the bomb

Review №128

2021-08-20 01:59:05

Delicious food highly recommend

Review №129

2023-06-04 14:50:30

Average

Review №130

2017-03-17 04:38:26

Satisfied customers ❤ great service.

Review №131

2016-12-21 20:12:54

Decent good, Great prices.

Review №132

2019-11-04 03:22:34

Excellent !! great customer service

Review №133

2020-01-16 23:48:24

Very good Mexican food

Review №134

2019-06-10 06:33:09

The usual Mexican fare. Parking can be a challenge.

Review №135

2018-05-02 20:43:32

Delicious every time.

Review №136

2019-01-23 14:51:42

Good selection and service

Review №137

2019-07-14 20:40:45

Tuesday tacos are excellent

Review №138

2017-01-26 18:05:48

Taco Tuesday! 99 cent street tacos.

Review №139

2019-08-10 14:15:18

Good food

Review №140

2019-01-19 00:53:34

Always a great meal

Review №141

2019-08-24 02:20:22

Very nice place!

Review №142

2018-11-09 13:47:14

Taco tues

Review №143

2018-08-10 01:44:17

Very good food

Review №144

2018-08-05 23:04:31

Love it!

Review №145

2016-12-15 14:05:15

Drinks and guacamole is to die for

Review №146

2019-11-02 17:55:12

Great time!!

Review №147

2019-08-21 05:15:31

Delicious

Review №148

2019-01-25 06:08:38

Great food

Review №149

2019-01-29 22:05:51

Kinda expensive

Review №150

2021-06-03 01:02:19

The food was good

Review №151

2018-11-25 21:07:28

Review №152

2018-11-04 23:39:39

Review №153

2022-11-21 14:04:30

I arrived accidentally but it was a good decision, the chingon burrito was very good, thats what its called.

Review №154

2023-11-17 01:37:17

Delicious, I go to this place frequently, everyone is very friendly

Review №155

2022-07-19 16:55:49

I didnt like the place, the dirty table and the food hurt me. I reported it and the owner said, Chanos Restaurant, hang up and he called again. I told him everything and he treated me badly. He didnt care to know that I felt bad about his food. I will not return and even less recommend it.

Review №156

2023-02-15 03:07:23

Authentic Oaxacan Food 😋... with excellent service, A++++

Review №157

2023-09-12 04:57:02

I appeared very good

Review №158

2023-01-03 06:55:20

Very good, all kinds of food, especially food from Oaxaca

Review №159

2021-01-21 00:30:24

The food is very good. Just need to heat the tortillas well. Then they microwave them, they stick together.

Review №160

2023-05-28 18:02:15

Very nice place, and very delicious food

Review №161

2023-10-03 22:38:10

Excellent Oaxacan food

Review №162

2019-12-03 04:56:03

Good food, variety and good service

Review №163

2021-04-04 18:17:35

Only the person who attended did not know what I was talking about, he is not Oaxacan 😂 the rest was very good, the tlayudas were super good 🤤

Review №164

2017-04-10 22:31:08

The food is truly delicious, the waitress is very friendly and tempting, the service is very fast, very good.

Review №165

2021-01-27 20:14:29

Very good food, burritos and tacos are highly recommended. 👌🏾

Review №166

2019-08-18 04:03:28

Delicious Oaxacan food, highly recommended, excellent service

Review №167

2019-05-06 01:28:33

Excellent service, delicious food and atmosphere. Thank you so much.

Review №168

2018-01-08 21:22:59

The only thing needed was for the beans to not be so dry and a little more salad on the plates.

Review №169

2021-02-12 03:19:34

Good Oaxacan food, very good cervisio and good michelada

Review №170

2023-04-07 00:38:55

A good service

Review №171

2018-05-13 13:28:02

Excellent place to eat. Excellent meal.

Review №172

2017-03-23 05:20:06

Very good food and fast service

Review №173

2019-04-01 08:05:02

I like the girl xk

Review №174

2018-07-13 05:43:59

Excellent service,,,, and delicious food....

Review №175

2019-05-12 14:03:24

They take care of you very well

Review №176

2019-08-21 16:44:54

Good service and friendliness

Review №177

2018-12-08 14:37:19

Excellent service.

Review №178

2019-09-19 07:03:31

Best seafood place

Review №179

2020-03-09 12:37:58

I dont like

Review №180

2018-03-08 20:36:07

And and and and!!

Review №181

2018-02-19 21:26:45

Enmoladas the best