At NORMS Restaurant, we bring a classic Diner experience to El Monte, CA, with hearty meals, fast service, and a relaxed setting. Rated 4.20 stars from 3559 reviews, we’re committed to serving memorable food and standout great service and quality for every visit.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at NORMS Restaurant
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Battered, grilled Hawaiian Sweet Bread with Brown Sugar Pineapple Compote and grilled Spam (2).
2 Bacon Strips, 2 Link Sausages, 2 Eggs any style, Ham, Hash Browns or Fruit. Served with choice of Toast or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
Kimchi Fried Rice, grilled diced Spam and two Eggs any Style. Served with choice of Toast or Hotcakes
Our 3 Farm Fresh Egg Veggie Omelette is filled with Fresh Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Onions & Bell Peppers with Jack & Cheddar Cheese. Topped with fresh, sliced Avocado. Includes Golden Hash Browns or Fresh Fruit, and your choice of Toast, English Muffin, Biscuit and Gravy or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
3 Eggs, 3 strips of Bacon, 3 Link Sausages, golden Hash Browns, and 3 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
Fresh ground Burger Patty, Kimchi Fried Rice with Brown Gravy, grilled onions and mushrooms, topped with 1 Egg and Green Onions. Served with choice of Toast or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
Two slices of Ham, two Eggs and two Hotcakes
Half rack of Baby Back Ribs, Chicken Wings (5) in any flavor and BBQ Beef Burnt Ends. Served with French Fries and Coleslaw. Served with Soup and Salad
Baby Back Ribs rubbed with our Signature Seasoning, slow cooked for hours and finished on our grill. Served with French Fries and Coleslaw. Served with Soup and Salad
Baby Back Ribs rubbed with our Signature Seasoning, slow cooked for hours and finished on our grill. Served with French Fries and Coleslaw. Served with Soup and Salad
Half rack of Baby Back Ribs and golden brown breaded Shrimp (6) with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon. Served with French Fries and Coleslaw. Served with Soup and Salad
Half rack of Baby Back Ribs and Chicken Wings (5) in any flavor. Served with French Fries and Coleslaw. Served with Soup and Salad
Romaine Lettuce tossed in Buffalo Ranch dressing with Cherry Tomatoes, Bleu Cheese crumbles, Cucumbers, Red Onions & topped with crispy Buffalo Chicken.
Beef Burnt Ends, Kimchi Fried Rice, Fried Egg, Green Onion, Cilatro and Avocado. Served with Soup and Salad
All-Beef mini Corn Dogs (8) fried & served with Buffalo Ranch & Honey Mustard dressing for dipping.
Crispy Fries topped with Jack and Cheddar Cheese, Chopped BBQ Beef, Kimchi, Sriracha drizzle, Scallions and Furikake
Topped with Roasted Jalapeños and crispy Bacon.
Spam diced, scallions and Sriracha
Topped with BBQ Beef Burnt Ends
Don't Forget the Sides! Mac-N-Cheese, BBQ Mac-N-Cheese, Jalapeno Bacon Mac-N-Cheese or Side of Kimchi Rice
Served with 2 Farm-Fresh Eggs, Golden Hash Browns or Fresh Fruit, and your choice of Toast, English Muffin, Biscuit & Gravy or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
Served with 2 Farm-Fresh Eggs, Golden Hash Browns or Fresh Fruit, and your choice of Toast, English Muffin, Biscuit & Gravy or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes. Limited Availability.
Served with 2 Farm-Fresh Eggs, Golden Hash Browns or Fresh Fruit, and your choice of Toast, English Muffin, Biscuit & Gravy or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
Served with 2 Farm-Fresh Eggs, Golden Hash Browns or Fresh Fruit, and your choice of Toast, English Muffin, Biscuit & Gravy or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
Served with 2 Farm-Fresh Eggs, Golden Hash Browns or Fresh Fruit, and your choice of Toast, English Muffin, Biscuit & Gravy or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
Spinach, Bell Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms and Tomatoes over a double portion of Hash Browns topped with mixed Cheese, 2 Eggs any style, and fresh avocado. Choice of Toast or Buttermilk Hotcakes.
Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Jack & Cheddar Cheese served overadouble portion of Hash Browns. Topped with Country Gravy and 2 Eggs.
Crispy Buffalo Chicken, Onions, BellPeppers, Tomatoes, Jack & CheddarCheese.Served over a double portion of Hash Browns & topped with 2 Eggs.
Crispy Fried Corn Tortillas cooked in Salsa Verde, topped with 2 Eggs, Queso Anejo and Pico de Gallo. Served with Black Beans.
Crispy fried Corn Tortillas cooked in Red Chile Sauce, topped with 2 Eggs, Queso Añejo & Pico de Gallo. Served with Black Beans.
2 crispy Com Tortillas topped with Black Beans, Jack & Cheddar Cheese & 2 Eggs. Served with Red Chile Sauce, Spanish Rice & Pico de Gallo.
2 Chops (5oz) brined and grilled with 2 Eggs any style and Hash Browns. Served with choice of Toast or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
The Melting Pot is served with 3 Fresh Farm Eggs, Bacon, Link Sausage, Ham, Tomatoes, Onions & Bell Peppers with Jack & Cheddar Cheese. Served with freshly made Salsa. Includes Golden Hash Browns or Fresh Fruit, and your choice of Toast, English Muffin, Biscuit and Gravy or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
Our 3 Farm Fresh Egg Veggie Omelette is filled with Fresh Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Onions & Bell Peppers with Jack & Cheddar Cheese. Topped with fresh, sliced Avocado. Includes Golden Hash Browns or Fresh Fruit, and your choice of Toast, English Muffin, Biscuit and Gravy or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
Our 3 Farm Fresh Egg "Classic" Omelette is served Ham, Bacon, or Link Sausage with Jack & Cheddar Cheese. Includes Golden Hash Browns or Fresh Fruit, and your choice of Toast, English Muffin, Biscuit and Gravy or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
Bacon, Tomatoes, Onions with Jack & Cheddar Cheese, topped with Avocado.
Chorizo, Onions, Jalapenos and Cheese Enchiladas inside and out with Red Chile Sauce, Pico De Gallo, and Sour Cream.
Peppers, Onions, Garlic, Zucchini Squash, Cherry Tomatoes, Spinach, Marinara Sauce & Feta Cheese.
3 Eggs, 3 strips of Bacon, 3 Link Sausages, golden Hash Browns, and 3 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
3 Turkey Sausage Patties, 3 Turkey Bacon Strips, 2 Eggs, Hash Browns or Fruit. Choice of Toast or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes
2 Bacon Strips, 2 Link Sausages, 2 Eggs, Ham and Hash Browns or Fruit. Choice of Toast or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
2 Bacon Strips, 2 Link Sausages, 2 Eggs, Ham and Hash Browns or Fruit. Choice of Toast or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
2 Bacon Strips, 2 Link Sausages, 2 Eggs, Ham and Hash Browns or Fruit. Choice of Toast or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
Sirloin Steak, 2 Bacon Strips, 2 Link Sausages, 2 Eggs, Hash Browns or Fruit. Choice of Toast or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
2 Eggs, & 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes. Served with choice of Hash Browns, Home Fries, or fresh Fruit, plus 2 Bacon Strips or 2 link sausages.
2 Eggs, & 2 slices of French Toast. Served with choice of Hash Browns, Home Fries, or fresh Fruit, plus 2 Bacon Strips or 2 link sausages.
2 Eggs, & Belgian Waffle. Served with choice of Hash Browns, Home Fries, or fresh Fruit, plus 2 Bacon Strips or 2 link sausages.
Two crispy sope shells, chorizo, mixed cheese, two poached eggs topped with salsa verde, hollandaise, green onion and cilantro. Served with choice of hash browns, black beans or fresh fruit and pico de gallo.
Two toasted English muffins topped with grilled ham, two poached eggs and a hollandaise sauce. Served with a choice of hash browns or fresh fruit.
Two toasted English muffins, grilled tomato, fresh avocado, two poached eggs topped with hollandaise, bacon and green onion. Served with a choice of hash browns, black beans or fresh fruit.
Choice of 4 Bacon Strips, 4 Link Sausages or Ham (4 oz.) & 2 Eggs. Choice of Hash Browns, Home Fries or fresh Fruit. Includes Toast or 2 Buttermilk Hotcakes.
Chorizo, Eggs, Bell Peppers, Potatoes, Onions, Pico de Gallo, Jack & Cheddar Cheese. Served with Tortilla Chips and Escabeche.
Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Potatoes, Bell Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Jack & Cheddar Cheese. Served with Tortilla Chips and Escabeche.
2 fried Eggs, Ham, Bacon, Link Sausage & American Cheese on a toasted Brioche Bun. Served with French Fries or Tater Tots.
2 fried Eggs with your choice of Ham, Bacon or Link Sausage with American Cheese on a toasted Brioche Bun. Served with French Fries or Tater Tots.
Battered, grilled Hawaiian Sweet Bread with Brown Sugar Pineapple Compote and grilled Spam (2).
Topped with Sliced Strawberries & Whipped Cream.
Topped with Chocolate Chips and Whipped Topping
Fried Shrimp, Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders, Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, and Onion Rings. Served with Honey Mustard Dressing, Cocktail Sauce, and Marinara sauce for dipping.
9 Cheese Sticks, breaded, fried & served with Marinara Sauce.
Breaded, fried & served with Ranch Dressing.
Basket of Fries
Fried crispy to order. Tossed with your favorite flavor and served with carrot sticks and your choice of Ranch or Blue Cheese dressing for dipping.
Filled with melted Jack & Cheddar Cheese, grilled Chicken Breast, Bacon, GreenChiles, Cilantro & Green Onions. Served with Salsa Verde, Salsa Fresca, Tortilla Chips & drizzled with Chipotle Aioli.
All Beef MiniCom Dogs (8) fried & served with Buffalo Ranch & HoneyMustard for dipping.
Beef Sliders (4) on toasted King's Hawaiian® Buns with NORMS Sauce, griled Onions & American Cheese.
Made with 100% Premium Ground Beef. Includes your choice of French Fries, Tater Tots, Onion Rings, or Fresh Fruit.
Made with 100% Premium Ground Beef. Includes your choice of French Fries, Tater Tots, Onion Rings, or Fresh Fruit. Your choice of Jack, American, or Cheddar Cheese.
Cheeseburger with 2 strips of Bacon. Made with 100% Premium Ground Beef. Includes your choice of French Fries, Tater Tots, Onion Rings, or Fresh Fruit.
With Habanero Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese, 2 strips of Bacon, a crispy, batter-fried Jalapeño, Habanero Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Tomato & thinly-shaved Red Onion topped off with a heatblistered Jalapeño. Made with 100% Premium Ground Beef. Includes your choice of French Fries, Tater Tots, Onion Rings or Fresh Fruit.
American Cheese on grilled Rye Bread. Add grilled Onions upon request. Made with 100% Premium Ground Beef. Includes your choice of French Fries, Tater Tots, Onion Rings or Fresh Fruit.
Includes 4 Hamburgers, 4 Fries & a 1/2 gallon of Iced Tea, Lemonade, or Fountain Drink.
A triple decker! JENNIE-O® Turkey Breast, Bacon, Mayonnaise, Lettuce & Tomato on Toasted White Bread. Includes your choice of French Fries, Tater Tots, Onion Rings or Fresh Fruit.
Chicken Breast seasoned with Cajun spices and topped with Bacon & melted Jack Cheese with Green Leaf Lettuce, Tomato & Mayonnaise on Sweet Prairie Bread. Includes your choice of French Fries, Tater Tots, Onion Rings or Fresh Fruit.
All white-meat Tuna Salad & melted American Cheese on grilled Sourdough Bread. Includes your choice of French Fries, Tater Tots, Onion Rings or Fresh Fruit.
Breaded Chicken Breast, Bacon, Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Chips & Mayonnaise on a Sesame Seed Bun. Includes your choice of French Fries, Tater Tots, Onion Rings or Fresh Fruit.
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado & Mayonnaise on toasted Sourdough Bread. Includes your choice of French Fries, Tater Tots, Onion Rings or Fresh Fruit.
Sliced Turkey Breast with mild Green Chile on grilled Sourdough Bread with Tomato & melted Habanero Jalapeño Cheddar Cheese.
Hot Turkey Breast over White Bread with Turkey Gravy & Mashed Potatoes. Served with Cranberry Sauce.
Choice of sandwich on White, Wheat, Sourdough or Rye Bread with Lettuce, Tomato & Mayonnaise. Red Onion & Pickles on the side.
Grilled Chicken Breast, Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed with Caesar Dressing, crunchy Croutons & shredded Parmesan Cheese.
Jennie-O® Turkey, Avocado & Tomato with Bacon & Bleu Cheese crumbles over mixed Salad Greens
Grilled Chicken Breast, Fresh Avocado, Tomato, Red Onion, shredded Jack & Cheddar Cheese, tossed with Salsa-Ranch Dressing over mixed Salad Greens. Topped with Fiesta Tortilla Strips, Green Onion & Cilantro.
Mixed Greens tossed in a Greek dressing and topped with grilled Chicken Breast, Feta Cheese, Olives, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions, Green Peppers, Cucumbers and Pepperoncini.
Romaine Lettuce tossed in Buffalo Ranch dressing with Cherry Tomatoes, Bleu Cheese crumbles, Cucumbers, Red Onions & topped with crispy Buffalo Chicken.
Crisp Iceberg Lettuce Wedge topped with Bleu Cheese crumbles, Bacon, Tomato, Red Onion & Bleu Cheese dressing.
Grilled Chicken Breast and fresh, sliced Mushrooms sautéed in Garlic Sauce mixed with Fettuccine Alfredo. Includes Soup, Salad, Garlic cheese toast. Made with barilla® pasta.
Includes Soup, Salad, Garlic cheese toast. Made with barilla® pasta.
Spaghetti tossed with a Tomato Basil Sauce with fresh Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, Zucchini Squash & Feta Cheese.
Crispy breaded Chicken Breast topped with Marinara Sauce, Jack & Parmesan Cheese on a bed of Spaghetti with a Tomato Basil Sauce.
Includes Soup, Salad, choice of Potato & Daily Vegetable.
Includes Soup, Salad, choice of Potato & Daily Vegetable.
Includes Soup, Salad, choice of Potato & Daily Vegetable.
6 oz. Sirloin Steak served with 4 Fried Shrimp, 3 Chicken Tenders. Honey Mustard Sauce, NORMS Cocktail Sauce & fresh Lemon. Includes Soup, Salad, choice of Potato & Daily Vegetable.
New York Steak, 6 Fried Shrimp. NORMS Cocktail Sauce & fresh Lemon. Includes Soup, Salad, choice of Potato & Daily Vegetable.
Topped with Garlic Sauce or sprinkled with our Cajun Spice blend. Served with Tartar Sauce & fresh Lemon. Includes Soup, Salad, choice of Potato & Daily Vegetable.
12 Fried Shrimp. Served with NORMS Cocktail Sauce & fresh Lemon. Includes Soup, Salad, choice of Potato & Daily Vegetable.
Fresh Whitefish Strips, French Fries, Tartar Sauce & fresh Lemon. Includes Soup and Salad,
Prepared grilled, fried, or blackened. Served with Tartar Sauce & fresh Lemon. Includes Soup, Salad, choice of Potato & Daily Vegetable.
Fried Whitefish, breaded Shrimp (6) & grilled Salmon. Served with Tartar Sauce, Cocktail Sauce & fresh Lemon.
lightly breaded and grilled golden brown, served with fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce and lemon
Cheese Enchiladas topped with Red Chile Sauce, griled Steak, Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo. Served with Spanish Rice and Black Beans.
Cheese Enchiladas topped with Salsa Verde, grilled marinated Chicken, Sour Cream & Pico de Gallo. Served with Spanish Rice and Black Beans.
Two soft corn tortillas filled with crispy fried white fish, coleslaw and creamy chipotle lime sauce, pico de gallo and fresh lime. Served with black beans and rice pilaf.
Filed with grilled marinated Chicken, Spanish Rice, Black Beans, Jack & Cheddar Cheese, and Pico de Gallo. Topped with Salsa Verde, and Sour Cream. Served with Tortilla Chips, Salsa Fresca & Escabeche.
Filled with grilled Steak, Spanish Rice, Black Beans, Jack & Cheddar Cheese, and Pico de Gallo. Topped with Red Chile Sauce, and Sour Cream. Served with Tortilla Chips, Salsa Fresca & Escabeche.
6 Chicken Tenders. Served with Honey Mustard Sauce or available Buffalo Style! Includes Soup, Salad, choice of Potato & Daily Vegetable.
Chicken Breast topped with Mushrooms Garlic Sauce. Includes Soup, Salad, choice of Potato & Daily Vegetable.
Lemon Pepper Garlic Herb marinated Chicken Breast grilled & served with fresh Lemon.
Fried Beef Steak & Country Gravy.
Meatloaf, Garlic Mushrooms, Bacon & Gravy. Includes Soup, Salad, choice of Potato & Daily Vegetable.
Topped with 2 strips of Bacon. Includes Soup, Salad, choice of Potato & Daily Vegetable.
Two 5 oz. grilled Center Cut Pork Chops.
Roast turkey breast, stuffing, cranberry sauce, choice of potato, gravy and daily vegetable.
Have your Hot Brew Coffee infused with your choice of the following flavors: French Vanilla 140 cal Salted Caramel Chocolate 140 cal Hazelnut 140 cal
Have your Hot Brew Coffee infused with your choice of the following flavors: French Vanilla 140 cal Salted Caramel Chocolate 140 cal Hazelnut 140 cal
Have your Cold Brew Coffee infused with your choice of the following flavors: French Vanilla 140 cal Salted Caramel Chocolate 140 cal Hazelnut 140 cal
Lemonade, Starry®, Cotton Candy Syrup, Rainbow Popping Boba.
Lemonade, Starry®, Watermelon Syrup, Rainbow Popping Boba.
Lemonade, Starry®,Mango Syrup, Rainbow Popping Boba.
Cheesecake Factory Classic Cheesecake topped with Strawberries.
Hear from our valued guests
First time at Norms and we loved it! Atmosphere, service and delicious food. Anthony, the server, was fabulous. My husband gave him a generous tip because he was great.
The El Monte location is always a good vibe and food is never disappointing. The staff is so pleasant. You ever have a bad day, just come to Norm's and zone out to the oldie bangers they play in the radio. My waitress was Rosa was awesome. 😎😎
Wonderful staff, heard them laughing and joking so management is doing something to keep them happy. Food as expected and the environment was clean. The coffee was good, not too bitter, burnt, or watered down. They had cold brew on their list of drinks as well. Definitely would come to a Norms over a Denny's. They had everything you can think of for breakfast and steak items.
Very nice establishment. Food is better than decent. Always make this stop on our way home to Phoenix from anywhere in California.
Very pleasant place. No issues. Very friendly and helpful staff. Gave us appropriate time to decide on food. Our party of 4 had eggs Benedict (good), SoCal Breakfast (ate all, usually doesnt), cheeseburger (delicious), and a hamburger (good). All were good prices. Atmosphere was very chill, no one too loud, and a good group around the time we were there. We always love Norms. This will be the 3rd one we have ate at.
Food is well prepared. Service is excellent. We have our coffee refilled many times. I like the atmosphere. Its clean and huge. Highly recommended.
The service and food was excellent. My pancakes and omelet was hot, which was amazing.
LUZ was AMAZING! We always appreciate an attentive server. She made sure to check on us, she kept our drinks filled, and she knew the menu very well. The food was delicious. 🤤 I don’t live in the area but I would definitely go back if I ever returned. I never had Norms before so this was a great first experience
I love Norms for their food, but this location is definitely the best one! Rodrigo is a fantastic friendly server, excellent service. Store is managed by Sean who gave us a good greeting. Music is classic vibes. This whole location is definitely a good family inviting atmosphere.
I visited Norms for the very first time, and I have to say, I was genuinely impressed. From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed. The staff was incredibly kind, attentive, and seemed truly invested in making sure I had a good experience. For a first visit, that immediately set a positive tone. The atmosphere is cozy, relaxed, and has that classic American diner charm. It’s warm, inviting, and makes it easy to feel comfortable right away. The food itself completely won me over. The portions were generous and freshly prepared. I really appreciated how everything was simple but seasoned with care. You can tell they prioritize quality without trying to be overly fancy. My meal arrived quickly, piping hot, and it was obvious it came straight from the kitchen. I also found the pricing very fair. For the amount and quality of food you get, it’s definitely worth it. Overall, it felt like the kind of place where you just enjoy sitting down for a meal—whether you’re alone, with friends, or with family. For my first time at Norms, the experience was thoroughly enjoyable, and I truly loved it. I will definitely be coming back!
Common questions about NORMS Restaurant
NORMS Restaurant is located at 10620 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731, United States, El Monte, CA, United States.
You can reach NORMS Restaurant by calling +1 323-317-9402.
NORMS Restaurant has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 3559 customer reviews.
NORMS Restaurant features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
NORMS Restaurant features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
NORMS Restaurant features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Serves local specialty.
NORMS Restaurant features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
NORMS Restaurant features the following offerings: Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates.
NORMS Restaurant features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Counter service, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
NORMS Restaurant features the following amenities: Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
NORMS Restaurant features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
NORMS Restaurant features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
NORMS Restaurant features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
NORMS Restaurant features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
NORMS Restaurant features the following children: Good for kids, Has changing table(s), High chairs, Kids' menu.
NORMS Restaurant features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
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