El Pilon Market & Restaurant

Came on a Tuesday which was taco Tuesday. Chicken and Al pastor tacos were like 1.49 each and were stuffed with meat.

Salsas were very tasty.

Cucumber lime agua Fresca was amazing

Wow, this place is a hidden gem in West Covina! We order their carne asada fries, carne asada nachos and fish tacos for takeaway, and everything was fresh and delicious! I can’t wait to come back to try other items on the menu, check out the rest of the market and dine in sometime. Great place!

El Pilon stands as a unique blend of restaurant and grocery, offering a slice of Mexico through its authentic grocery items and delectable cuisine. As someone who frequently succumbs to cravings for genuine Mexican flavors, I’ve found myself returning to El Pilon time and again. The establishment’s approachable pricing and vast selection of marinated meats, sauces, and other essentials make it a go-to for anyone looking to infuse their cooking with true Mexican zest.

The convenience of parking adds to El Pilon’s allure, ensuring that visits are hassle-free from the start. For those looking to enjoy El Pilon’s culinary offerings, such as the savory carne asada fries, hearty burritos, or traditional enchiladas, the recommendation to call ahead for pickup is a valuable tip. This practice streamlines the experience, allowing for a quick in-and-out visit that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

Service at El Pilon is straightforward and self-service, aligning with the quick-serve model. Orders are placed at the register, and although there’s no table service, the presence of dining tables offers the flexibility to enjoy your meal on-site. The self-serve sauce bar is a highlight, providing an array of options to customize your meal to your liking.

My secret spot...they serve FRESH fried fish everyday for 99 cents🤯😋🌮packed with lots of flavor....I bought 2 of those and one hard shell beef taco with was also packed with flavor.....everything is cooked to order this place is also a meat market if you like to by some fresh cuts and whip something up yourself that's fine too...they sell beer if you like to enjoy a cold one with your meal and a nice salsa bar (customer's only)

Phenomenal Birria soft tacos at a reasonable price

Small hole-in-the-wall place, inside a carniceria. Meats are not bad. A bit pricey, but what do you expect? It's not a chain. But offers relatively decent meats.
Now the food.
Pretty good if I may say. Taco Tuesday is always a go-to. And their $1.49 fish taco is pretty good.
Don't expect gold flake and the red carpet when you come here.
The only expectation you or anyone should have, is decent home-cooked meal, that are actually proportionate. Meaning you get exactly what you pay for.
So, with that being said. Order. Enjoy. And if there's a problem, speak up. They will take care of you.

Deli, fresh food and liquor store. Great selection of food and everything tastes great!

Really wanted Mexican food that was homemade tasting, so I decided to try this place. & let me say, it was delicious! Definitely coming back. Staff was nice & friendly as well

Great food & service. My family loves this little spot for food.

It's a market with food services within for take out or casual dining in. I went for hard shell beef tacos with Spanish rice and refried beans and thought it as good as my mother's cooking. It's behind the Edwards cinemaplex by The Lakes with a yellow sign, because it is tucked up in a shopping lane. Definitely will try other dishes at reasonable prices. Closes at 9pm.

Tried their shredded beef hard shell tacos and they were very good.

Came here twice and have ordered their fish tacos, carne asada fries, Al pastor burrito, chicken enchilada plate, and carne asada taquitos plate.

I loved the fish tacos, pastor burrito, and chicken enchilada plate. Great flavors, big portions, and reasonable prices.

Great Mexican food the real deal. Food was delicious, service was fast. But the food was the best I've had in years.

Great food and great service. Place is really clean and there's tables for you to eat inside.

First time there wanted a wet burrito with very good Ceviche tostadas were excellent definitely going back the only thing is no restroom

This market slash carnicería slash restaurant is much bigger then the square footage of its walls. The breakfast, lunch,, and dinner menu are unbelievably cover from all taste buds. Burritos, pupusas, and much more have a made from scratch flavor. Birria, asada, chicken , rice, beans, and all salsas pack a punch of flavors that will have you returning to try the humongous menu they offer. The service is great and they rush to get your food ready just be calm if they are slammed. You will not regret the wait. I don't.

Happy, friendly service! Clean place with good vibe! The tortillas were very fresh. We tried their carnitas, lengua, asada, and pastor in tacos and burritos. All were fresh, with good flavors. The carnitas were especially delicious. We were happy that we got lunch here.

it's a market with a kitchen

grilled fish tacos here are phenomenal.

al pastor tortas here are also very good

they also do bionicos and raspados and antojitos too.

I love the asada burrito and my wife loves their mole plate. Try either you won't be disappointed. They got everything you need in they too enjoy a great meal.

Amazing. Went here twice in the past week, best burrito I've had in months. Had the green chili and the regular pork burritos. Both were delicious.