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El Mono, El Cerrito, CA
El Mono, El Cerrito, CA
El Mono, El Cerrito, CA
El Mono, El Cerrito, CA
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El Mono

4.3
4.3
7 Reviews
$30 and under
Peruvian
  • Innovative
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Romantic
El Mono is a restaurant serving up fresh and authentic Peruvian cuisine. This is a family owned and operated establishment, and many of the recipes on the menu are taken straight from grandma's cookbook. El Mono is all about showcasing not only the flavors of Peru, but also how its meals can be light and healthy. El Mono is Spanish for The Monkey and is named for the Peruvian Nazca Lines which were drawn in the desert and so large that to see the whole thing visitors must get an ariel view. All of El Mono's food is free of MSG, food coloring and preservatives. There are several appetizers available, but the ceviche is one of the signature dishes of the house. El Mono has a few different recipes for this traditional national dish two of which include fresh fish or mixed seafood.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 778-8884
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer catering for any occasional! Please consult our staff for more information.
  • Neighbourhood
    El Cerrito
  • Cross Street
    Knott Avenue
  • Parking details
    Parking may be limited within the private parking lot. Additional parking can be found on the street on both Knott avenue as well as San Pablo avenue.
  • Public transit
    Del Norte BART station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 7 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

7 Reviews
  1. Benz

    VIP

    San Francisco

    94 reviews

    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on July 4, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my mom’s 89th birthday on the 4th of July! The food was delish & the service was nice! I recommend this restaurant if you want to eat a real Peruvian meal!

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  2. VMV94941

    San Francisco

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cozy ambiance. But the location is changing shortly.

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  3. KathrynD

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    El Mono was fantastic! Great food. Wonderful service. Full house! Will definitely go again.

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  4. Ciabatta

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We’re looking forward to the new space. The current space is not ideal but they’ve done a decent job making it work. I hope it’s not as loud. The most recent night we were there, a table of 6 was so loud it was bordering on let’s get to go boxes. Love the food. Sweet potato chili fries perfectly cooked. Service and general staff super nice. New space opening in March.

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  5. JillN

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love this place. The food is delicious, seems authentic, and offers a range of flavors and options. One thing about the fried plantains, yuca, and sweet potatoes dish--it came with a heaping serving of sweet potatoes fries, and way fewer of the other items, which were cut into chunky shapes in contrast to the fries--almost like two dishes that had collided. It would have been more aesthetically pleasing to have equal amounts of all the items, cut into similar shapes.

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  6. Deborah

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very friendly and welcoming restaurant! Frito Mixto is excellent. We enjoyed the (spicy!) ceviche too. Interesting and unusual drinks. Definitely check out this warm and lively neighborhood restaurant.

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  7. Jane

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The environment was clean and cozy. I have a 9month old baby and their patience with him knocking things down and playing drums on the table was heart warming. They’re energy makes such a comfortable experience. I love it. Oh! The food was delicious. 😋

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El Mono offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 778-8884.

El Mono is rated 4.3 stars by 7 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for El Mono

10264 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Knott Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    El Cerrito
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Peruvian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking may be limited within the private parking lot. Additional parking can be found on the street on both Knott avenue as well as San Pablo avenue.
  • Public transit
    Del Norte BART station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (510) 778-8884
  • Catering
    We offer catering for any occasional! Please consult our staff for more information.
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