Best Spanish Restaurants in Montebello

Entire meal was exquisite! We started with the Artichokes and Pork Belly appetizers, then as main courses: Paella, short rib with Moroccan spiced lentils and the Ribeye with whipped potatoes. We shared everything and in our group the best dish vote went to the Ribeye (probably due to the gorgeous chimichurri and quality of the beef), but truly, everything was superb! (NOTE: Save room for the flan!!)

We enjoy going to the theater and are always looking for a good place to get a meal before or after. We tried San Laurel for the first time and were delighted. The service (thank you, Johnnie) couldn’t have been better. He asked before we ordered and what time the show was so he could be mindful of the timing of the courses. My husband and I aren’t meat eaters so we kept to the appetizer section and ordered several of the vegetarian options to share. The olive oil cracker with membrillo and cheese was heavenly, the eggplant, and wild mushrooms both had sauces that made us want to lick the bowls clean. The only downside was the restaurant seemed a bit noisy due to all the hard surfaces with nothing to help absorb sound. We ate relatively early and the dining room was half empty so I wonder how loud it would be at full capacity. I’m looking forward to going back again and hopefully for a matinee show so we can try brunch.

Bar Chelou never disappoints!!! My wife and I have had nothing but exceptional experiences each time we’ve gone! The food…the staff and the environment are the best. We always have great conversations with the people sitting next to us as well.

Still a classic, and the table had a wide range of dishes from OG 1923 items to Chicken Mole Enchiladas, something added very recently. Margaritas are still great, and the vibe of the place maintains the same feel you get at the first location on Western, even here in a mall in Pasadena. Tableside guacamole is a must, and their tamales are among the best anywhere.

Once we found it...paradise! The staff were AMAZING and super attentive. The ambiance was spectacular ....a LA must!