La Enchilada Mexican Food

2575 Via Campo, Montebello, CA 90640, United States
+1 323-838-9888
$$$ Mexican restaurant
(391 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

La Enchilada Mexican Food is a straightforward, no-frills Mexican restaurant located on Via Campo in Montebello that fits well for anyone craving familiar, hearty Mexican dishes in a casual, clean setting. The atmosphere is practical and unpretentious, making it a solid choice for quick lunches or relaxed dinners without fuss.

The restaurant’s strength lies in its diverse menu that covers classic Mexican comfort foods—tacos, burritos, chilaquiles, and plates like carne asada or chicken carnitas. Regulars seem to appreciate the consistency in freshness and flavor, with handmade sauces and well-prepared eggs standing out in popular dishes like chilaquiles. The portions are generous, often served with staples like rice, beans, and fresh tortillas, making it satisfying for those who grew up on or favor traditional Mexican home cooking.

While the spice level tends to be moderate, the range of menu options, including specials like Taco Tuesday, offers variety for different tastes and meal occasions—whether you’re after a breakfast burrito or a plate of nachos supreme with shredded beef. The inclusion of plates such as menudo and side offerings like esquites show a menu well-rounded enough to appeal across meal times.

The setting is clean and spacious, with a steady flow of locals dropping in for quick lunches or casual family dinners. Service runs on the friendly and efficient side, helping to keep things moving especially during busy weekday specials. Those who appreciate straightforward Mexican flavors without the need for elevated or trendy interpretations will find La Enchilada a dependable spot.

Best times to visit would be weekday lunchtimes for speedy service and specials, or Taco Tuesdays for a more budget-friendly way to sample various tacos. Families, workers on their lunch breaks, and anyone in search of familiar Mexican comfort food in a practical environment will feel comfortable here. It’s not flashy but delivers the kind of flavors and portion sizes locals rely on day after day.

Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday

9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

391 Reviews
Adolfo Jaimes

22 Nov 2025

La enchilda is amazing! They have a wide variety of food and specials on certain days. Spice level is mild (i love spicy); however. they make up for it through their delicious food and many choices.

Master-D

20 Nov 2025

The food is fresh and delicious. The service is pleasant. We love the combo platters. They have specials per weekday such as Tacos Tuesday where most of the tacos (asada, carnitas, pollo, al pastor) are $1.75 each. Restaurant is clean and spacious. Definitely a place to frequent.

HeyItsBri

31 Oct 2025

i got bistec(steak) ranchero bc i haven’t had it in a while & it really hit the spot plus the presentation was really nice (to me) like they put foil over the entree so it doesn’t spill everywhere.

Lori

23 Oct 2025

I love coming here for a quick lunch, the Spanish rice is delicious and I really like their salsa- it has good flavor and isn’t too spicy. The guacamole is made fresh and flavorful. The chicken quesadilla is really good, and the enchiladas are good too. Service is quick and the restaurant is always clean. A perfect lunch spot for when I’m missing dishes I used to get back home in Texas.

Salvador Valdez

14 Oct 2025

First and most importantly the food was amazing. I ordered 2 plates of chilaquiles one with red sauce and the other with green. The sauce tasted so fresh you could tell it had just been made by hand. The flavors danced in my mouth and reminded me of what my grandmother's food used to taste like back in mexico on the ranch. The eggs were fluffy, which is hard to do, and the tortillas were crisp. Everything just tasted si fresh and delicious. But then we get to the service... it was also fenomenal. They could not have been nicer or more acomidating. This was my first time and I will definitely be going back.

Mikey Nik (Miguelito)

04 Oct 2025

This is a great restaurant for very good Mexican food I will tell you that right now, it's at least two dollars more for combination plates in Orange county restaurants like this one! And you won't even have half the clean, neat and friendly atmosphere as this little restaurant offers. (Hope this review doesn't make them raise the price) As you can see from the pictures, the food is very good and is generous with portions. And I got sliced lime with my plate! So when other places are giving you lemons, head down to this Montebayyo restaurant where they are keeping the East Los Mexican food tradition alive and well.

Sandra Yao

20 Sep 2025

Super good food, recommend getting their plates. Went on a thurs evening. It wasn’t too busy, easy parking in the plaza. Chicken enchilada plate: 5/5 Chicken fajita plate: 5/5

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