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    Central 25

    4.6 (23 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Asada Quesadilla
    Donny M.

    Hands down the best food in Monroe. Whether I order traditional cafe types of food or the Latin dishes, everything is spectacular. Today was Asada Quesadilla and Vanilla Waffle with berries. We love this place.

    Chilaquiles breakfast on a lazy Saturday  ; )
    Amy C.

    Amazing Chilaquiles and Mexican coffee! I'm set for the weekend. Waitresses are super nice (muy amables).

    Baguette breakfast sandwich
    Atnier R.

    Very cute and clean-looking inside. All three things that we ordered (breakfast bowl with steak, beans and guacamole among others; baguette breakfast sandwich and a belgian waffle with fresh fruits) were quickly brought, looked inviting and tasted great. I'm so glad we have such a nice, local brunch place, as we usually had to hoof it to other towns for similar experiences). I wish them success and we plan to come often.

    French toast with fresh fruit and fresh whipped cream?! Yes please!
    Elisabeth M.

    WORTH A TRIP!!! The food quality is excellent. Amazing brunch options. When I say excellent, I mean: perfectly prepared, seasoned, and presented. I like my poached eggs well done, they do it perfectly. The Mexican dishes are DELICIOUS. Never had better in CT. The service is fantastic. Prompt, polite, and always anticipating needs. More like fine dining service. My only wish: better coffee. It's not awful, but it's not great. An awesome cup of joe would increase my visits to weekly! Prices are reasonable.

    In side central.

    Food and service and quality outstanding homemade salsa and spices great place for breakfast and lunch nice atmosphere love it.

    Lena W.

    Food was great and service was also wonderful. We went the morning after Thanksgiving and it wasn't busy. There are signs around that say they would prefer you to pay cash. Overall a good experience and would recommend for breakfast/brunch.

    Regular menu
    Eric H.

    Modern diner-style place with some Mexican menu highlights. They have outside seating, roll up windows for fresh air inside and a breakfast counter too. I had the chilaquiles which were great. There were plenty of good choices on the menu - and I'll definitely be back. My daughter enjoyed her eggs and toast and it's definitely a kid friendly spot.

    Hash brown avacado toast

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    8 months ago

    Food is delicious, wait staff is extremely nice. The ambiance is casual and the place is spotless.

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    4 months ago

    Great experience. Breakfast! Trifecta - real Mexican food, atmosphere, service. All in a small town!

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    1 year ago

    One of Monroe hidden "Gems".. Great food, comfortable atmosphere and a nicely designed restaurant space. Simple but modern.

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    The food was awesome. Excellent menu!! Service was good. A little issue with the food. But all was fixed quickly.

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    Always great food, superior service. There's nothing like it. Anywhere near hear, so this is THE PLACE.

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    This is one of my new favorite lunch spots. The food is incredible and the staff are so friendly!

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    Mexicali Rose

    Mexicali Rose

    3.9
    (103 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    I had a coworker who grew up in Mexico City area. She insisted that this place was the only…read moreauthentic Mexican food in CT. For a long time I did not try this place. When my wife and I finally did, we were hooked. We have been going there now for about ten years. It truly is the best Mexican food. Tonight I had two chicken enchiladas with red Guahillo sauce, and topped with sour cream, diced green onions, and queso fresco. Wow. the flavors! It also came with rice (very flavorful) and black beans (amazing). A real fulfilling and generously filling meal for less than $15. My wife had a black bean burrito. It was huge. She loved it, but only ate half of it. For less than $10. I will have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. I wonder why some reviewers were not very happy. Perhaps their point of reference is Taco Bell, or some other Americanized Mexican style food. Viva Mexicali Rose!

    Mexicali Rose is a casual Mexican restaurant with pretty decent food. My go to here is the beef…read moreburrito and I like to add seasoned rice and cheese. Is it the best burrito I've ever had? No, but it is a decent burrito for its price of $11. It has great flavor in the ingredients are fresh. This is a place my wife and I go to often when we're looking for a quick bite to eat that's not too expensive. I have also tried their crunchy tacos, which are also very good but I will say they do not travel that well and are better to eat there. If you're looking for a no-frills Mexican spot that won't break the bank, this is the place for you.

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    Mexicali Rose - Front, June 2010
    Mexicali Rose - Front, June 2010
    Fajita and chips w/ salsa
    Fajita and chips w/ salsa
    The decor is eclectic and interesting.  It gives the small place some charm and flair.

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    The decor is eclectic and interesting. It gives the small place some charm and flair.
    Riverside Diner

    Riverside Diner

    3.9
    (11 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    Happy to have a diner in this area. It's a great spot! Cute little diner. Very clean and the staff…read morewere great. There's a lot of good options on the menu, I ordered the cheese steak wrap with french fries. The wrap was good. It had good flavor. The only thing I would suggest is more meat. There was way more lettuce than meat. Also, the cheese wasn't melted. The fries were really good. I loved the cole slaw, just wish a bigger portion was served. We had a great lunch. I will definitely be returning.

    I have been ordering from Riverside dinner about 5 times a week for 1,5 to 2 months now. I work…read morenights and I order it on my way home and it arrives a few minutes or so after I do. I'm a big breakfast person and actually I get eggs for my dog as well but he is not as fussy as I am. I had one order I was not thrilled with but besides that one time dozens of other orders have been perfect. Try and find someplace with delivery that can come close to that. Over medium eggs are exactly that. Not over cooked and not over easy. Many places don't get that part. The bacon is high quality and always crispy not under cooked and rubbery as I have received from other restaurants . They are generous with home fries and hash browns which ever you choose as well as condiments. I have never been to the store so I cant speak to that but their food is fantastic.

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    Located in the old Chavez Bakery.
    Located in the old Chavez Bakery.
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    Classic French Toast with Fruit

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    Central 25 - mexican - Updated June 2026

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