Carnicería · El Monte, California

Cut fresh this morning, on your grill by tonight.

Carne asada–ready cuts, house-marinated meats, and chicharrones out of the fryer every afternoon. Walk in, point at what looks good — dinner is handled.

Weekly specials

What the regulars ask for by name. Specials run Monday through Sunday, while the case lasts.

Weekly specials by cut
CutGood forSpecial price
Arrachera (skirt)Carne asada$8.99/lb
Diezmillo (chuck)Guisados, asada$5.99/lb
Costilla de res (short rib)Grill, caldo$7.49/lb
Milanesa de resBreaded cutlets$6.49/lb
LonganizaBreakfast, tacos$4.99/lb
Pollo entero (whole chicken)Roast, caldo$2.49/lb

At the counter

Tell the butcher what you're cooking. We'll cut it the way your recipe needs it — thick, thin, cubed, or ground while you wait.

Hours & directions
  • Custom cuts, to order

    Any thickness, any trim. Bring a recipe or just a craving.

  • Carne asada packs

    Ranchera and diezmillo, marinated in-house, ready for the grill.

  • Family & bulk packs

    10, 20, and 40 lb assortments for the week or the party.

  • Chicharrones, fried daily

    Out of the fryer every afternoon — first come, first served.

  • Special orders

    Cabrito, whole hog, hard-to-find cuts. Three days' notice.

Catering & large orders

Graduations, baptisms, Sunday carne asadas — tell us the headcount and the date, and we'll put together a quote with pickup ready when you need it.

Demo form — nothing you enter here is sent anywhere.

Come by the shop

1234 Calle Principal
El Monte, CA 91731
(555) 234-8890

Fictional address and phone number — this is a demo site.

Store hours
Monday – Saturday8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM