El Monte, California Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to our guide on closed down restaurants in El Monte, California, a vibrant city with a population of 93,127 located just east of Los Angeles. Known for its rich cultural diversity, El Monte has seen a variety of eateries come and go. Here, we explore the reasons behind these establishments permanently closed and those that temporarily closed, highlighting the stories of beloved spots that have shut down over the years.

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Dumpling 10053 – El Monte – 10053 Valley Blvd # 2-3
10053 Valley Blvd # 2-3
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently
Pho Kim – El Monte – 4200 Peck Rd
4200 Peck Rd
El Monte, CA 91732
Status: Closed Permanently
La Familia Restaurant – El Monte – 2115 Durfee Ave
2115 Durfee Ave
El Monte, CA 91733
Status: Closed Permanently
Cajun House – El Monte – 9663 Garvey Ave Ste 208
9663 Garvey Ave Ste 208
El Monte, CA 91733
Status: Closed Permanently
Y – El Monte – Valley Blvd
Valley Blvd
El Monte, CA 91776
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – El Monte – 10697O Valley Blvd
10697O Valley Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently
Chick Cuisine – El Monte – 11775-11899 Garvey Ave
11775-11899 Garvey Ave
El Monte, CA 91732
Status: Closed Permanently
Y – El Monte – Valley Blvd
Valley Blvd
El Monte, CA 91776
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – El Monte – 10697O Valley Blvd
10697O Valley Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently
Chick Cuisine – El Monte – 11775-11899 Garvey Ave
11775-11899 Garvey Ave
El Monte, CA 91732
Status: Closed Permanently
SSC Natsu Ramen – El Monte – 10514 Lower Azusa Rd
10514 Lower Azusa Rd
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently
Golden China Express – El Monte – 9550 Flair Dr Ste 115
9550 Flair Dr Ste 115
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently
Korea House BBQ Restaurant – El Monte – 10632 Lower Azusa Rd
10632 Lower Azusa Rd
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently
Tasty Dining – El Monte – 9920 Valley Blvd
9920 Valley Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently
Subway – El Monte – 10601 Valley Blvd
10601 Valley Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently
798 house – El Monte – 10632 Lower Azusa Rd
10632 Lower Azusa Rd
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently
Del Barrio – El Monte – 2352 Mountain View Rd
2352 Mountain View Rd
El Monte, CA 91733
Status: Closed Permanently
Grand Central Cafe – El Monte – 9911 Garvey Ave
9911 Garvey Ave
El Monte, CA 91733
Status: Closed Permanently
New Tommy’s Burgers – El Monte – 2821 Peck Rd Unit 8
2821 Peck Rd Unit 8
El Monte, CA 91733
Status: Closed Permanently
Wienerschnitzel – El Monte – 10991 Lower Azusa Rd
10991 Lower Azusa Rd
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently
Mariscos La Bucana – El Monte – 11016 Concert St
11016 Concert St
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently
Chao’s food – El Monte – 9204- B Flair Dr
9204- B Flair Dr
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently
Little Malaysia Restaurant – El Monte – 3944 Peck Rd #8
3944 Peck Rd #8
El Monte, CA 91732
Status: Closed Permanently
Goody’s Restaurant – El Monte – 11357 Valley Blvd
11357 Valley Blvd
El Monte, CA 91735
Status: Closed Permanently
El Bukanas – El Monte – 11583 Lower Azusa Rd
11583 Lower Azusa Rd
El Monte, CA 91732
Status: Closed Permanently
Barbacoa Diaz – El Monte – 12369 Valley Blvd
12369 Valley Blvd
El Monte, CA 91732
Status: Closed Permanently
Sweet Veggie – El Monte – El Monte – 10478 Valley Blvd
10478 Valley Blvd
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently
Plant Love Food – El Monte – 10814 Main St
10814 Main St
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently
Johnny’s Shrimp Boat – El Monte – 4134 Peck Rd
4134 Peck Rd
El Monte, CA 91732
Status: Closed Permanently
The Bull Restaurant – El Monte – 4022 Tyler Ave B
4022 Tyler Ave B
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently
Sambo’s – El Monte – 3431 Peck Rd
3431 Peck Rd
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently

Sambo's was located at 3431 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91731. There is no opening date listed. The business subsequently occupied by this location is not provided.

Pup ‘N’ Taco – El Monte – 3748 Peck Rd
3748 Peck Rd
El Monte, CA 91731
Status: Closed Permanently

Pup 'N' Taco, located at 3748 Peck Rd, El Monte, CA 91731, is now a Tierra Mia Coffee Drive Thru.

Pup ‘N’ Taco – El Monte – 11007 Garvey Ave
11007 Garvey Ave
El Monte, CA 91733
Status: Closed Permanently

Pup 'N' Taco, located at 11007 Garvey Ave, El Monte, CA 91733, held an auction to sell all of its equipment at this location on April 20, 1985. The location is now a Taco Bell.