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Tacos & Papas | Our Story

The Neighborhood Taco Spot

On South Myrtle Avenue in downtown Monrovia, Tacos & Papas built a following the old-fashioned way — through food that's honest, consistent, and worth coming back for.
428 South Myrtle Ave

428 South Myrtle Ave

We're the spot on Monrovia's downtown strip — turquoise facade, string lights, and the line out the door on weekends.
Corn Tortillas. No Shortcuts.

Corn Tortillas. No Shortcuts.

Fresh cilantro, pickled red onions, lime. Every component earns its place.
Then There Are the Papas

Then There Are the Papas

Crispy fries piled with al pastor, guacamole, crema, and jalapeños. Order it once — you'll keep coming back.
Vegetarian Is Not an Afterthought

Vegetarian Is Not an Afterthought

Potato tacos, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower — these aren't substitutes, they're reasons to come. Everyone eats well here.
Same Quality, Every Time

Same Quality, Every Time

Regulars call it out by name: the consistency. Every visit, every dish — that's not luck, that's the discipline behind the counter.