Welcome to El Pilon Market & Restaurant
At El Pilon Market & Restaurant, we celebrate authentic Mexican cuisine in West Covina. Founded as a unique blend of grocery store and eatery, we pride ourselves on delivering home-cooked flavors and fresh ingredients. Our diverse menu features beloved classics, from crispy tacos to hearty tortas ahogadas, all crafted with unparalleled care. Customers rave about our signature carne asada fries and flavorful breakfast options like huevos con chorizo. With a commitment to quality and hospitality, El Pilon stands out as a hidden gem where every visit feels warm and welcoming. Join us for a taste of Mexico that truly feels like home.
- 322 S Glendora Ave, West Covina, CA 91790 Hotline: (626) 918-1729
Welcome to El Pilon Market & Restaurant, a delightfully authentic slice of Mexico nestled in the heart of West Covina, California. Located at 322 S Glendora Ave, this unique fusion of a grocery store and restaurant is not just a place to eat; it's a culinary experience that tantalizes your taste buds and satisfies your cravings for genuine Mexican flavors.
- Address: 322 S Glendora Ave, West Covina, CA 91790
- Phone: (626) 918-1729
El Pilon shines brightly in the culinary landscape, offering a remarkable range of dishes from authentic tacos to hearty breakfast options. Indulge in their Tacos Duros, such as the Papas Taco Duro filled with seasoned potatoes, or the delectable Carne Taco Duro that features beef in a crispy shell. Each taco loaded with fresh ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, cotija cheese, and rich sour cream ensures every bite is bursting with flavor, all priced at a wallet-friendly $3.49.
If you're stopping by for desayunos, you must try the Huevos con Tocino—scrambled eggs accompanied by crispy bacon, a satisfying meal that comes with rice, beans, and warm tortillas for just $10.99. Or savor the rich flavors of Machaca con Huevo, where scrambled eggs meet shredded beef, vibrant onions, tomatoes, and peppers, elegantly served with your choice of accompaniments.
For something incredibly unique, the Torta Ahogada is a must. This Jalisco-style sandwich combines salty birote with refried beans and carnitas, generously drenched in rich sauce, creating a flavor profile that leaves you yearning for more—all for $10.99.
As you navigate through the grocery section, you'll find it slick with authentic Mexican products. Customers rave about the homemade taste and generous portion sizes, like Jackie Ngo, who shares that El Pilon offers "a slice of Mexico" through both its grocery items and delectable cuisine.
Patrons also highlight the welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff, making visitors feel right at home. Wesley C Erickson describes El Pilon as “a hidden gem,” emphasizing the great variety and fresh ingredients used in dishes like carne asada fries and fish tacos.
Whether you're indulging in a casual meal or picking up ingredients for your own Mexican culinary adventures, El Pilon Market & Restaurant encapsulates the heartfelt spirit of homemade cooking, bringing families and flavors together under one roof. Don’t just take my word for it; come visit and discover your new favorite spot in West Covina.

El Pilon stands as a unique blend of restaurant and grocery, offering a slice of Mexico through its authentic grocery items and delectable cuisine. As someone who frequently succumbs to cravings for genuine Mexican flavors, Ive found ...

I loved the food, it has a very homemade flavor. I bought a shrimp cocktail and it had a lot of shrimp it was very well prepared. My son bought asada tacos and he loved them.

Friendly staff, good prices, great variety

Wow, this place is a hidden gem in West Covina! We order their carne asada fries, carne asada nachos and fish tacos for takeaway, and everything was fresh and delicious! I cant wait to come back to try other items on the menu, check out the rest of the market and dine in sometime. Great place!

Stier Restaurant and Carneceria! Amazing little hidden gem behind the Edwards Cinema. Everything Ive ever had here was delicious. ...

Came on a Tuesday which was taco Tuesday. Chicken and Al pastor tacos were like 1.49 each and were stuffed with meat. ...

My secret spot...they serve FRESH fried fish everyday for 99 centspacked with lots of flavor....I bought 2 of those and one hard shell beef taco with was also packed with flavor.....everything is cooked to order this place is also a meat ...

This place is a combination grocery store and restaurant. The food is great, though. We have been here several times and have not been disappointed. Dont expect fancy, just great service.