Typical Mexican dishes like burritos & tacos served in a colorful, casual spot, plus baked goods.
Hours
| Friday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 242 S Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766
Phone: (909) 620-4503
Website: https://elmerendero.shop/
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Reviews
gina caro
The Bakery next to El Merendero:
This bakery is truly a gem! They offer a great variety of authentic Mexican favorites — fresh Mexican bread, delicious tamales (beef, chicken, cheese with jalapeños, elote, and pork), champurrado, coffee, chicharrones, corn and harina tortillas, Mexican jello, and so many other tasty treats.
I always come here for my tamales and Mexican bread because they’re consistently delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The prices are very affordable, and the quality is excellent every single time.
If you’re looking for a great spot to pick up tamales or pan dulce, you can’t go wrong here. Highly recommend giving this bakery a try — you’ll love it just as much as I do!
… moreThis bakery is truly a gem! They offer a great variety of authentic Mexican favorites — fresh Mexican bread, delicious tamales (beef, chicken, cheese with jalapeños, elote, and pork), champurrado, coffee, chicharrones, corn and harina tortillas, Mexican jello, and so many other tasty treats.
I always come here for my tamales and Mexican bread because they’re consistently delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The prices are very affordable, and the quality is excellent every single time.
If you’re looking for a great spot to pick up tamales or pan dulce, you can’t go wrong here. Highly recommend giving this bakery a try — you’ll love it just as much as I do!
iSaiah
My wife and I have never been here and wanted somewhere near our tax guy.
I chose this place and was pleasantly surprised. Parking was somewhat hard to find but 2 hours are free!
Outside looks kind of rough but inside looks cozy and like a busy cafeteria.
Once seated the service is excellent.
I had pancakes and eggs, my lady had Menudo which was so tasty. Pancakes were so good and so were the potatoes. So much flavor.
We highly recommend and there is a bakery right next door.
They also serve beer!
… moreI chose this place and was pleasantly surprised. Parking was somewhat hard to find but 2 hours are free!
Outside looks kind of rough but inside looks cozy and like a busy cafeteria.
Once seated the service is excellent.
I had pancakes and eggs, my lady had Menudo which was so tasty. Pancakes were so good and so were the potatoes. So much flavor.
We highly recommend and there is a bakery right next door.
They also serve beer!
Linda SGJ
Their food is varied and soooo tasteful!!! They have friendly and efficient service. It’s a nice place to go for a first casual date, a great place to eat with your family or with friends. The food has an authentic taste and doesn’t taste like it’s coming out of a can. They are VERY reasonably priced and they have decent portions of food. They have a chill and comfortable atmosphere. It’s one of my favorite Mexican restaurants to visit!!
… moreBeen’ there
The busiest place you’ll find in Pomona. Seriously. This is an establishment really. The food is good too because people flock here and it’s busier than downtown. Pomona will be dead and this place will have more customers than the entire downtown Pomona. There is even a Mexican bakery (panaderia) connected to the other side of the restaurant. It’s a pleasant surprise to have the two businesses connected. I went for the bakery and then I saw the restaurant. Considering Pomona is not very interesting, this restaurant and bakery are busy and feel they belong here.
… moreJesse M.
Food came quick. It was hot and overall tasty. The sauce in my green chilaquiles was spicy but a bit tangy for my taste. Dish was overall pretty good and I enjoyed this dish. Chile Verde plate was good too. Overall a pleasant experience We will be back
… moreSonia Herrera
I ordered beef enchiladas but the sauce tasted like canned . The carne asada torta was good but I was disappointed with the bread considering El merendero has it own bakery
… moreChristopher
Friend and I went for Breakfast. They serve lunch and dinner as well. Additionally they have a bakery attached so you can even get some sweet breads and other types of baked goods.
The restaurant is tucked away and you will have park in one of the parking areas, and the spaces fill up during busy times. So probably gonna have to walk a bit.
Overall the breakfast was pretty solid. You can get very basic breakfast (bacon, eggs and toast) or a nice Mexican style breakfast (chilequles, mechaca, rice, beans and tortillas. You will be served chips and salsa as part of your meal.
They have a full menu too and the items looked really good. I will have to stop by again for lunch or dinner. It looked like they serve their whole menu all day, so time doesn’t look to matter.
Drinks; soda, tea, coffee and beer. You can get wine and some margaritas, but you will not get a mixed drink here.
Service: it’s seat yourself at an open space. Also the servers are going to be busy and you may just need to flag them down as they may not have seen you sit down or If you have been helped yet. So just raise a hand or wave them down. Same thing when it’s time to pay, just wave them down.
… moreThe restaurant is tucked away and you will have park in one of the parking areas, and the spaces fill up during busy times. So probably gonna have to walk a bit.
Overall the breakfast was pretty solid. You can get very basic breakfast (bacon, eggs and toast) or a nice Mexican style breakfast (chilequles, mechaca, rice, beans and tortillas. You will be served chips and salsa as part of your meal.
They have a full menu too and the items looked really good. I will have to stop by again for lunch or dinner. It looked like they serve their whole menu all day, so time doesn’t look to matter.
Drinks; soda, tea, coffee and beer. You can get wine and some margaritas, but you will not get a mixed drink here.
Service: it’s seat yourself at an open space. Also the servers are going to be busy and you may just need to flag them down as they may not have seen you sit down or If you have been helped yet. So just raise a hand or wave them down. Same thing when it’s time to pay, just wave them down.
Savannah Aguilar
I love this place and bakery trust me; it’s delicious and closets thing I’ve found to authentic Mexican food. But I don’t know who hired this wanna be security guard upfront with not only one but TWO bear mace sprays lol. I guess today he was on his high horse being extremely rude to customers walking in or out; the restaurant had him taking guests name down and lord you would have thought they gave him the key to the store. Stopping people who were just walking in for picks up or the bakery side, sir you are a security job not a host. Hand the book back to the people who know how to do the job . My party even told a waitress and she agreed he was being ridiculous! Get rid of this guy PLEASE
… morevincent torresillas
Stopped here for a late dinner, so It wasn’t busy. The place was clean, and the food was good. I liked how the panaderia is connected to the restaurant so you can make your way over for dessert.
… moreSergio Solis
The atmosphere is relaxed. There’s a couple of TVs on so if you’re dining by yourself like I was when I went, you can watch it while you wait for your food. The server was prompt, friendly, and very polite. She brought me some tortilla chips to snack on while I waited for my food. I had the chorizo with eggs, rice and beans. It was delicious. The portion will fill you up. Merenderos prices are pretty good. There’s also a bakery attached so you can pick up some baked goods to take home.
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