| Category: | Restaurant, |
|---|---|
| Address: | 10264 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530, USA |
| Zip code: | 94530 |
| Website: | http://www.elmonofresh.com/ |
| Opening hours (Edit) | |
|---|---|
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Friday: | 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday: | 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM |
Tasty food and drinks, nice servers.
The wait is long, call in a reservation if you can.
They charge a fee if you use a credit card, which they don't tell you about until you get the bill. I understand having to keep the cost down as a small business, but all small restaurants waive the fee as long as you spend over a certain amount. Either that, or post your policy more prominently up front.
It also gets very cold in the restaurant for some reason. They have a plug in heater they used by the front door.
Over all worth a visit, but bring cash, a jacket and call in a reservation first.
Absolutely amazing server who walked us through the menu since we've never been there before. And everything we ate was amazing. We have two of their appetizers and two specialties.
Great food and nice staff. Just don't leave any valuables in your car. We were recently victims of a smash and grab. Lost all our luggage and computers. Our waiter said there were 2 car break ins the week prior. Wished they had a sign warning patrons or told us coming into the restaurant.
I was really excited about this place when they first opened, and the first few visits. Food is generally good and staff friendly. However, proportions have gotten smaller, and the quality has gone down. They put WAY too much salt in the food, and not enough spices to provide flavor. The acoustics are terrible. Its so noisy; if there is a table of drunk folks next to you speaking loudly, it ruins the dining experience.
Very good Peruvian food. I've eaten here several times, and always had good food.
There is both indoor and ouside seating, though a limited number of tables. It's a good idea to call for reservations, especially on the weekends (or any time if you have a large group.)
Carryout is available.
Note the road is divided, and you need to be driving north to get into the parking lot.