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Cocina Fuentes

3.8 (93 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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Casual
Good for kids
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Stephanie K.

We came in on a Thursday night based on the great reviews. We were quickly greeted and seated in a booth. Our server came over immediately and brought a chair since there were five of us, and he thought that might be more comfortable. We all ordered different kinds of margaritas and thoroughly enjoyed them. The place was very busy and it looked like there was a decent bar crowd also. In spite of how busy they were our food came out very quickly. I had a chicken dish with spinach and mushrooms on it and it was very tasty. Everyone at the table enjoyed what they ordered. I would definitely come back again. Great service and the food came out quickly and was tasty. Excellent margaritas. What more could you want?

Choripollo! Delicious!
Paul T.

Came in for lunch while visiting family in the area. Great, friendly service. Good house margarita. Great Choripollo and good chips and salsa. I would definitely come here again!

Medium Peach Margarita
Annie A.

Stopped in on our way home from Athens. So glad we did. The food was delicious, our waitress was awesome, and we'll be back next time we coke through town. I ordered the peach margarita which didn't have a lot of flavor. Next time I would try strawberry. We got a combination plate with enchilada, chile relleno, and a burrito, half order of nacho supreme, and chimichanga. It came out hot and quick. The chips and salsa were very good too!

Jumbo strawberry margarita
Kim M.

We tried this place on a Friday around 4pm before the rush. The good: THE FOOD! Delicious! Liked the presentation, too - festive. Service was attentive enough without being intrusive. Huge plates - you'll have plenty to take home after. I ordered the Tacos Fuentes - I'm a steak taco lover, and these were extra good! Yay! Loved the fresh sliced avocado on top and the particular shredded white cheese they used. We liked the cilantro-laden salsa as well as the regular guac. Chips are hearty enough to hold everything. I got a jumbo frozen strawberry margarita and it was perfect. The Grilled Seafood Special my husband ordered was wonderful. Everything was tasty. We'll definitely be back when we're in Monroe. The neutral: Place is very casual. Lots of families were coming in with small children. The dining room isn't huge so I imagine it probably packs out quickly. The not-so-good: First booth I went to sit in had a big blob of food on the seat. Maybe it was a fluke because we found a clean booth next to it. Ladies, the bathroom was pretty dirty, so go before you come. Also smelled overwhelmingly of dirty diapers. Yuck!

Chicken Fajitias or Steak can't go wrong!

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Extremely rude staff, never answers the phones and gives wrong information. Website says one thing but they say another. Very dissatisfied

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4 years ago

The best Mexican place in Monroe. The owner is a very nice guy always super friendly always good and quick service

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6 years ago

Good Mexican food and friendly and efficient service. This has become our Mexican restaurant of choice.

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This is my favorite Mexican restaurant. The service is fast and friendly and the food is delicious, especially the Tacos Fuentes.

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A friend told us about this place and we had a great late lunch. Food came out quickly and was good. We will be back.

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Pretty good Mexican food. Service is always good and wait times are not that bad. The ACT is great.

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Excellent service, great pricing and great food! Will always be a returning guest.. will recommend anyone to try it put, you'll be hooked!

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Great food and great service! We just moved to the Monroe area and this is our favorite place. Everything we have tried has been awesome

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