Armandos Restaurant

01/17/12

best salsa and chips in San Gabriel valley!

by ceciliana

We first went to Armando's because we got tired of waiting to get into Norm's across the street. That was at least 30 years ago. We go once a week even though we live in Duarte because nobody makes their rice and beans like Armando's. Another reason is for the salsa and chips. The corn tortillas are fried and the salsa is thick, not watery like most mexican restaurants. The fish tacos are good but the white sauce is sweet so I ask for ranch dressing instead. Another thing is they have ground beef hard tacos which I love but they tend to be too greasy. Check it out if you want real mexican food. Well worth a visit.

05/10/07

Best fish tacos in LA

by nicolewest

Armando's fish tacos remind me of the baja style fish tacos I used to get while living in San Diego. There's something different in this batter - it's crispy, flaky and deliciously savory! Freshest, tastiest fish tacos I've had since my San Diego days. Only thing missing is the tangy white sauce. Will be back again... and again.... and again...

• Pros: Delicious

10/28/03

Good, Not Great

by exilekiss

I tried Armando's based on the positive reviews. I went 3 times to give it a fair shake, and:

* Armando's is Good, but Not Great.

The simple things are the best here: Their Chips & Salsa (free) are fantastic. The Jamaica is the best I've ever had (and that's saying a lot).

However, their meats, or rather the marinade and flavoring of the meats, left a lot to be desired. Most of the time they were all very bland, as if to allow different sauces to be poured on quickly to "flavor" it to a certain style. The Carnitas (pork) I had was too greasy and dripping with fat. The Lengua was tender, but not flavorful.

But the SIZE of the burritos was awesome! For $5.95, it was worth every penny! You come to Armando's for stuffing yourself on authentic Mexican food that's "solid" but just not "great."

• Pros: Solid Mexican food, Cheap
• Cons: Not flavorful enough, Too greasy at times

04/22/03

Killer Burritos

by fulanodtal

If you crave a great burrito, show up atnd get ready to unbuckle the belt. Big food. Good stuff.

• Pros: Great Burritos, Inexpensive, Fun Jukebox
• Cons: Ambiance, Greasy at times, No vegetarian opts

12/05/02

I love this place

by Jdogg23

best Mexican restaurant ever. The food was so good I licked the plate when i was done.