El Camichin Authentic Mexican & Seafood

Wednesday, Dec 7 2022 my ex and I discovered this restaurant after waiting over 30 minutes at an adjacent restaurant, called "Fon Don Chon." When we arrived, we were never greeted or smiled at, completely ignored as they continued to greet other customers who came after us. We were very frustrated and disappointed. After having enough of their rude service, we came here for the first time. Immediately we were greeted and sat down. Our server was very polite and attentive. 5 stars for their service. I remember liking their "chicken enchiladas."

In regards to parking, it can be difficult to find parking if all the spaces are taken in front. The first time my ex and I got front parking, but yesterday I had to park across the street from Taco Bell.

Then on Saturday, December 16th, 2023, I decided to come back here and give it another try. I ordered their "Red Asada Burrito." It has rice and beans inside, the quantity is big, the flavor was okay, nothing special. Overall, I wouldn't order their Asada Burrito again. Maybe substitute the Asada for chicken or pork next time. Or maybe just stick to what's good, their enchiladas.

Red Asada Burrito $13.99
Horchata $3.99
Subtotal $17.98
Tax $1.84
Total $20.61

Great food. I ate the chile verde and the flavors were awesome. The chips and salsa were amazing too. Salsa was fresh with a kick.


The service was exceptional. All the waiters were tentative and professional.

Kid friendly ambiance and very good service for a Saturday evening.

I was in the mood for some Mexican fare and let me tell you, the entrees here were giving what they needed to give.

The enchilada platter ($11.99) comes with your choice of meat (chicken for me) rice and beans. They're smothered in green sauce and topped with melted cheese. I liked that the entree also came with a side of sour cream and guacamole because sometimes you like a little something extra with your enchiladas. These were saucy, cheesy, and exactly what I was looking forward to eating.

While the enchiladas were good, do yourself a favor and spring for the El Camichin fajitas platter ($21.99). This gives you a combination of chicken, steak, plump shrimp with mixed veggies, and the house ranchero sauce. All combination platters come with refried beans, Mexican rice, guacamole, pico, and flour tortillas. The El Camichin was fire. They weren't lying about the plump shrimp because the shrimp was real plump. The platter was hearty, flavorful and a really good value.

El Camichin might be my go-to when I'm in the mood for Mexican food - the kind that comes plated with rice and refried beans.

Stopped here because we were hangry. It was a Wednesday evening. It was pretty packed inside. Nice atmosphere. Table seating was challenging as tables are super close together. So you are basically enjoying your meal with your party and your new friends to the right and left of you. Service was fast. Not as attentive but not bad service. We got the grilled fish tacos and wet bean, rice, cheese burrito. Everything had good flavor. Just your standard Mexican cuisine. We will come back when we are hangry and in the area.

Doesn't look like much when your walking by it but OMG the quality of the food is on point !!!the customer service is on point !

The ambiance is your typical Mexican cuisine restaurant


The parking is in the back so be aware

Very nice Mexican restaurant along the downtown part of Covina. They seem to serve authentic food with good portions.

We ordered the combo plates for two two tacos and for a taco and enchilada. They both came with rice and beans. The tacos were both chicken and the enchilada and taco were beef.

We both enjoyed the food. The place was not super crowded and there is parking on both sides of Citrus.

Pretty good service as well. Javier, our waiter, was nice.

Te her on the Sunday morning and they get crowded.. they have a live mariachi playing music it was really nice but a little loud because the louder he plays the louder people talk so it pretty loud inside.. the food never disappoints I love the beans here they remind me of homemade beans that your mom made pinto beans we are from New Mexico so they are what I call New Mexico beans.. I just wish you would get more. we also tried the menudo and it was good and a giant bowl with all the sides.. the chips are light and crunchy and the corn tortillas are great I think they make them there. We had Edwardo for our server he treats you like family actually they all do everyone is super nice. I ate the fish which I love I always eat that oh and the rice that comes with the fish not the traditional Spanish rice but it is so good They also have in door or outdoor seating which is nice..

Super bomb authentic Mexican food
Fresh and spicy salsa with warm chips food was super delicious

Best food and atmosphere can't wait to go back!! Service is awesome! Fridays they have banda!

Delicious and fun place for dinner. Very accommodating of our large party, we had a great time!