Chonitos Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ( 1652 reviews )
$20–30
2505 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803, United States
+1 626-900-0940
Chonitos Mexican Restaurant, nestled in Alhambra, CA, is a gem for authentic Mexican cuisine, where every dish exudes home-cooked quality. Patrons rave about the vibrant buffet available from 11 AM to 2 PM, showcasing an array of flavorful, handmade dishes—from hearty menudo to zesty ceviche. Reviewers frequently highlight the freshness and authenticity, contrasting it with less genuine dining experiences elsewhere. The atmosphere is inviting, complete with plenty of clean, shaded outdoor seating that allows for a pleasant dining experience. Diners espouse the delightful guacamole prepared table-side, and quiz about the creamy horchata is common, with many returning for refills. The added touch of sizzling plates arriving with onions, garlic, and jalapeños truly enhances the dining experience, captivating guests as soon as they step through the door. Beyond the food, the restaurant is celebrated for its stellar service, with staff characterized as friendly and accommodating. One review notes a heartfelt community spirit, mentioning Chonitos' generous contributions to local efforts, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to not just delicious food but a meaningful connection with its patrons. Whether you're a meat lover or a vegetarian, Chonitos offers a vibrant culinary experience that'll keep you coming back for more.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Good for watching sport
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Has all you can eat
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
    • Popular with university students
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Chonitos Mexican Restaurant

Retrozombie's Readings w/Tiffany
Apr 17,2025
Definitely Delicious! All food is homemade. Buffet is amazing! Very flavorful authentic food, which is hard to find, unlike most other buffet's which others use so much can food or undercook the food. This place has all food cooked to absolute perfection, place is clean, plenty of outdoor shaded seating. Coffee is great and hot! Plenty of vegetarian, meat and ceviche for pescatarian. Fried banana, menudo, jello, salad extras are amazing. Buffet is 11am to 2pm, come early or for lunch. The service is so sweet and courteous. My husband asked for a pitcher of water due to thirst, they brought out an ice glass pitcher, how amazing is that! Plenty of parking in front and back. Thank you Guys so much, that Brunch was delicious and the bomb dot com!!! Yummers I will be coming back!
Brianna Leal
Apr 17,2025
We are beyond grateful to Chinitos Mexican Restaurant for their generous donation to help us feed those in need. Their kindness and support made a real difference in our mission, and their delicious food brought smiles and warmth to so many people. It's not just about amazing flavors, which they absolutely have! it's about the heart behind the business. Thank you, Chinitos, for standing with us and showing what community truly means. If you're looking for incredible Mexican food made by even more incredible people, this is the place to go! Encarnacion the Manager was not only caring and supportive but also very compassionate for the cause.
Janine Macias
Apr 1,2025
I love their Guacamole with chips and they make it infront of you. I really love the Horchata, I love how creamy it is and I love the rice and cinnamon together. Yum!!! I got 2 glass and 1 take out of Horchata and wanting more. Delicious!
Armando Garcia
Mar 26,2025
Great food and friendly service. We arrived at the opening hour and witnessed something that we had never seen in any other restaurant and that was that the servers brought out sizzling plates with onions, garlic and jalapenos to fill the restaurant with a more appealing aroma. The caldo de res was fresh, hot, with lots of perfectly cooked vegetables, lots of chunks of beef and a bone.
Stacie Smiles
Mar 3,2025
We had a large party on patio. And we had at least 2 servers and a bus boy. Attending to our drink orders and picking up our plates. My brother had a buffet and we got our plates only. The servers were excellent. The bus boy was so on top of things my sister got up to chat. I watched him take away her plate. But he was so fast. Lol Great service though.
E.K L.
Feb 21,2025
All the food is delicious. Friendly people
Gabriel Amador
Feb 15,2025
Walked in and immediately felt like family. Every single staff welcomed greated us. We came for the buffet style brunch. They had so many options. The chilaquiles and pozole were spicy but delicious. Never had green mole it was so good. The best thing was the enchiladas they were so cheesy. They had so many options but didn't get to try everything. But everything I tried was delicious. Thank you to the staff for being attentive and really getting to know you. This place is a MUST when in LA. BRUNCH is 11am to 2pm
Jamal Hoye
Feb 15,2025
Nice quiet spot for an early dinner. (We were one of three families there.)Food was wonderful. Service was ok, I believe she may have been the only one there so I do understand why it wasn't the best. I would definitely come back again.

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