# Carnitas el Momo > Small Mexican eatery offers an authentic, cozy atmosphere with simple interior and colorful murals. The vibe stays relaxed and inviting, often quiet with few people around. Known for exceptional carnitas tacos, it draws early crowds before selling out. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/CarnitasElMomo - Address: 1470 Monterey Pass Rd, Monterey Park, California, United States - Phone: +13236278540 - Website: https://www.carnitaselmomo.com/ ## What it is good for - Food — 9.3/10 - Mexican Food — 9.1/10 - Carnitas — 8.9/10 - Carnitas Tacos — 8.9/10 - Taco — 8.7/10 - Salsa — 7.7/10 - Tortillas — 6.7/10 ## What people say - "The food portions were large and the meat was tender and juicy." - "I thought the carnitas here were the best I ever had." - "The salsas here are great and tasted so fresh." ## Good to know - Parking can be difficult; consider arriving early or using street parking. - There is a small parking lot in front of the restaurant. - Bring cash, as they do not accept credit cards. - Get there early; they sell out quickly. - There are no tables or chairs for dining on-site. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.