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One of the countless scenic cities in the greater Los Angeles area is Pomona, home to a charming downtown, historic sites and museums, and local restaurants. And if you’ve been living in Pomona for some time then you probably have a favorite place to grab a bite to eat on a night out. 

But if you’re new to the city or recently rented an apartment in Pomona, you might be on the hunt for a few restaurants to try this year. We’ve rounded up a list of 11 must-try Pomona restaurants that the locals frequent. Let’s dive in.

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#1: The Rookery

Cuisine: Gastropub
Address: 117 W 2nd St, Pomona, CA 91766
The Rookery’s Website

Located in Downtown Pomona, The Rookery is a fantastic place to have craft beer, chimichurri fries, buffalo cauliflower, wings, burgers, sandwiches, and mac and cheese.

#2: O’Donovan’s Restaurant & Pub

Cuisine: New American restaurant
Address: 101 E 3rd St, Pomona, CA 91766
O’Donovan’s Restaurant & Pub’s Website

Situated adjacent to The Fox Theater, you can find a variety of dishes at O’Donovan’s Restaurant & Pub – anything from smash burgers, fish and chips, and shepherd’s pie to chicken sandwiches and nachos.

#3: Mexico Lindo Restaurant

Cuisine: Mexican restaurant
Address: 1060 S Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766
Mexico Lindo Restaurant’s Website

Another stellar Pomona restaurant is Mexico Lindo Restaurant. You’ll find a variety of Mexican dishes like cheese enchiladas, chile verde, sautéed shrimp, ceviche, potato tacos, and home-made flan.

#4: Pomona Fish Market

Cuisine: Seafood restaurant
Address: 295 S Park Ave, Pomona, CA 91766
Pomona Fish Market’s Website

If you’re looking for a spot serving amazing fresh fish options like fried calamari, halibut, red snapper, and sand dabs, be sure to have a meal at Pomona Fish Market.

#5: Tom’s

Cuisine: Diner
Address: 282 E Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766
Tom’s Website

Are you on the search for a new diner serving homestyle classics like strawberry pancakes, ribeye and egg sandwiches, pastrami, pork chops, and chicken salads? If so, head to Downton Pomona, home to Tom’s.

#6: Pupuseria Guasalmex Jr.

Cuisine: Salvadoran, Guatemalan, and Mexican restaurant
Address: 150 W Holt Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
Pupuseria Guasalmex Jr.’s Website

Another one of the numerous Pomona restaurants you should consider stopping by is Pupuseria Guasalmex Jr. A Salvadoran, Guatemalan, and Mexican restaurant serving authentic pupusas, hilachas (shredded beef), and sautéed shrimp with peppers, onions, and tomatoes, there’s always something new to try.

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#7: Tijuana’s Tacos

Cuisine: Mexican restaurant
Address: 485 W Holt Ave Ste A, Pomona, CA 91768
Tijuana’s Tacos’ Website

Tijuana’s Tacos has some awesome options for those looking for a specialty taco like one with carne asada and bacon, al pastor, queso, and nopales, or burritos and tortas. 

#8: Cachanilla Chinese Restaurant

Cuisine: Chinese restaurant
Address: 305 E Holt Ave, Pomona, CA 91767
Cachanilla Chinese Restaurant’s Website

Cachanilla Chinese Restaurant is a great Chinese spot serving dishes like almond chicken, kung pao beef, sweet and sour pork, mapo tofu, chow mein, fried rice, and dumplings.

#9: Angelo’s Burgers

Cuisine: Burger joint
Address: 902 W Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766
Angelo’s Burgers’ Website

Angelo’s Burgers is an excellent spot if you’re looking for a burger joint with options like cheeseburgers, avocado burgers, chili fries, and banana shakes. Located just outside of downtown, make sure to check out this Pomona restaurant that has served the community for over 40 years.

#10: Juan Pollo

Cuisine: Mexican restaurant
Address: 300 S Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766
Juan Pollo’s Website

Another one of the many Pomona restaurants to add to your list is Juan Pollo. You can find this spot serving rotisserie chicken meals, tacos, bowls, and salads, along with sides like rice and beans.

#11: Yume House Pho

Cuisine: Vietnamese restaurant
Address: 200 E 1st St, Pomona, CA 91766
Yume House Pho’s Website

Finishing off our list of Pomona restaurants is Yume House Pho, a Vietnamese restaurant, where you can order dishes like vermicelli, pho, and boba milk tea.

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