If your ideal brunch includes going back for seconds (or thirds), you’ll want to add this Monrovia gem to your weekend plans.
Girasol Cocina Mexicana has built a loyal following for its authentic Mexican breakfast, especially its famous chilaquiles and rich café de olla. But one of its best-kept secrets is the restaurant’s all-you-can-eat buffet, and it’s offered twice a week!
An all-you-can-eat Mexican feast twice a week
The buffet is available every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday evenings from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.. It gives diners unlimited access to a rotating spread of authentic Mexican favorites.
While the menu changes, guests can expect hearty classics like chilaquiles, slow-cooked meats, rice, beans, fresh tortillas, and other traditional dishes.
Girasol has earned a reputation for its house-made salsas, and its chilaquiles come in several flavors, including red, green, creamy chipotle, mole poblano, mole verde, and creamy paloma.
The famous chilaquiles are worth the trip
One of the biggest draws is the restaurant’s signature chilaquiles, which have become a favorite among locals. Whether you prefer a classic salsa roja or something richer like mole poblano or creamy chipotle, there’s plenty to sample during the buffet.
No visit is complete without a cup of the restaurant’s beloved café de olla, the traditional Mexican coffee brewed with cinnamon and piloncillo. It’s one of the restaurant’s signature drinks alongside aguas frescas and fresh-squeezed orange juice.
📍Where: 312 W. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, CA 91016
🕙Special Buffet hours:
- Tuesday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Saturday: 4:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
