# El Merendero > Outdoor seating includes two patios that accommodate dogs and offer pleasant shade. Indoor space is clean and inviting, contrasting with a modest exterior. The atmosphere suits friends and family who enjoy old school jams in a relaxed setting. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElMerendero1 - Address: 1910 Fairplex Dr, La Verne, California, United States - Phone: +19095937078 - Google rating: 4.4 (1676 reviews) ## What it is good for - Salsa — 10/10 - Outdoor Space — 9.1/10 - Breakfast — 8.8/10 - Authentic — 8.6/10 - Food — 8.3/10 - Outdoor Seating — 8.2/10 - Mexican Food — 7.4/10 - Burrito — 6.7/10 - Date Spots — 6/10 ## What people say - "The food here is delicious and consistently great." - "You have to try their green salsa; it's so good." - "The outdoor seating is really nice and pleasant in the shade." ## Good to know - Menudo is usually served from Friday to Monday. - Parking is limited at the La Verne location, especially during peak meal times. - The establishment was actually closed by 8:00 pm. - The combo burrito with red sauce was advertised at $9.99, but I was charged $11.99. - The online menu listed Pozole at $8.99 per quart, but I was charged $11.99. ## 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.