El Merendero Menu (Updated September 2025)
Welcome to El Merendero, a cherished gem located at 242 S Garey Ave in Pomona, CA. This vibrant Mexican restaurant invites you to indulge in a menu brimming with authentic flavors and hearty portions. Whether you're diving into a classic Cheeseburger or savoring the delightful Tostadas topped with your choice of meat, every dish promises to satisfy any craving.
Fans rave about the Chile Rellenos, calling them "the best of all." The Menudo, available on weekends, is a must-try, with many loyal customers returning with pots for take-home servings. The restaurant's cozy and welcoming atmosphere, accentuated by beautiful murals, makes it perfect for casual gatherings with family or friends.
Don't forget to explore the adjacent bakery offering delectable Pan Dulce. Reviewers highlight the unexpected delight of finding both the restaurant and bakery together, ensuring that every visit to El Merendero is not just a meal but a culinary experience!
- Location: 242 S Garey Ave, Pomona, CA
- Phone: +1 909-620-4503
- Highlights: Chile Rellenos, Menudo, Tostadas
- Adjacent Bakery: Delicious Pan Dulce
Tortas
Mexican Roll Sandwiches
Lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise & guacamole. Choice of Carne Asada, Pork, Barbacoa, Ham, Eggs / Chorizo, Chicharrón, Milanesa Steak or Machaca
$10.49Hamburgers
Hamburger
$4.99Cheeseburger
$5.49Double Burger
$6.99Bacon Cheeseburger
$7.49Double Cheeseburger
$7.99Double Bacon Cheeseburger
$8.49Soups
Beef Soup
$10.99Meat Balls (Albondigas)
$10.99Featured Items
Tostadas
Crisp corn tortilla, topped with beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese and guacamole. Your choice of Carne Asada, Shredded Beef, Chicken, Pork or Carne Asada
$9.49Menudo & Pozole
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday. Sell by the Quart - Tortillas not included
$1.99Breakfast
(2) Eggs With Bacon Or Ham Or Sausage
Served with potatoes & toasted bread, wheat or white
$10.49Veggie Omelette
Onions, Bell peppers, spinach & tomato. Served with potatoes & toasted bread, wheat or white
$10.99Meat & Cheese Omelette
Monterrey cheese with bacon, ham or sausage. Served with potatoes & toasted bread, wheat or white
$11.49(3) Hot Cakes
$5.49(2) Hot Cakes, (2) Eggs & Bacon Or Ham Or Sausage
$9.99Chilaquiles
Red or chile verde sauce. Served with rice, refried beans, frijoles de la olla or Potatoes
$11.49Huevos Rancheros
Two eggs in chile verde sauce, cheese and tortillas. Served with rice, refried beans, frijoles de la olla or Potatoes
$11.49Huevos A La Mexicana
Two eggs, tomato, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, chile verde, cheese and tortillas. Served with rice, refried beans, frijoles de la olla or Potatoes
$11.49Huevos Con Chorizo
Served with tortillas. Served with rice, refried beans, frijoles de la olla or Potatoes
$11.49Machaca
Shredded beef, or chicken, bell pepper, onions, tomato & egg. Served with rice, refried beans, frijoles de la olla or Potatoes
$11.49Burritos
Beans And Cheese
$5.79Beans, Rice & Cheese
$7.25Meat & Beans Or Rice
$8.99All Meat Of Your Choice
$12.49Meat, Cheese, Rice Or Beans
$10.49Combination Rice, Beans & Meat
$9.99Combination Enchilada Style
Rice, beans & meat, topped with chile verde sauce & melted cheese
$12.49Super Combo Burrito
Rice, beans, meat, cheese & guacamole
$11.99Super Combo Enchilada Style
Rice, beans, meat, cheese & guacamole, topped with chile verde or red sauce & melted cheese
$13.49Merendero Special Burrito
Big enough to feed 5 people, comes with beans, rice, shredded beef, red sauce, topped with chile verde sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese & guacamole or sour cream
$39.99Chile Relleno, Beans & Cheese
$9.99Potatoes With Meat
$9.99Potatoes, Meat, Rice Or Beans
$9.99Potatoes, Meat, Cheese Or Guacamole
$10.49Chorizo With Eggs
$9.99Machaca Burrito
$9.99Eggs W/ Bacon Or Ham Or Sausage
$9.99California Burrito
Meat, fries, cheese, sour cream
$13.99Fish Burrito With Rice, Mayo, Lettuce & Avocado
$13.99Shrimp Burrito La Diabla Or Ranchero
With rice, beans, sour cream & avocado
$13.99Veggie Fajita Burrito
Rice, beans, potato, cheese, bell peppers & onions
$10.49Chimichanga Beef Or Chicken
$12.99Combination Plates
Barbacoa & Enchilada & Chalupa
$17.49(1) Chile Relleno & (2) Enchiladas
$15.99(1) Chile Relleno & (2) Soft Tacos
$15.99Carne Asada & Chile Relleno
$17.49(2) Chalupas & Enchilada & Hard Taco & Taquito
$17.49(2) Enchiladas & Hard Taco & Taquito
$15.99Chile Relleno & Enchilada
$14.99Dinner
Chile Colorado
Beef chunks with red sauce
$15.99Chile Verde
Hot! Pork chunks with chile verde sauce
$15.99Barbacoa
Shredded beef El Merendero Style
$15.99Carnitas
Shredded or Chunks
$15.99Chicharrón Salsa Roja
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