We stopped here for lunch while wandering in Fort Lauderdale and were blown away. The food was…read moreamazing, one of the best meals we'd had during our vacay. The margaritas were also very tasty. We highly recommend!

Enchiladas were just okay. Somewhat disappointing. Extremely loud inside, like having to scream…read moreover table to talk. 1 plate in our order was luke warm only.

Casa Monarca is hands down my favorite Mexican spot in FTL right now. From the moment you walk in,…read morethe staff is always on point, super attentive and genuinely welcoming every single time. I noticed the staff even telling the uber delivery drivers to drive safe. That's genuine! I've sat at both tables and the bar, and the bar easily wins for me. Especially on karaoke nights. it brings such a fun, lively energy to the place that makes you want to stay longer than planned. The place is also decorated super cute too. Funny enough, I actually heard about Casa Monarca directly from the owner. Total random moment, I was telling a friend how much I love tacos, and he happened to be a friend of my friend. He told me to check it out, and I'm glad I remembered and listened because he definitely didn't steer me wrong. Food never disappoints. I've tried a bunch of different things. The chorizo tacos, elote, verde enchiladas, quesadillas, and nachos. I make it a point to switch it up every visit. Everything I've had has been fire!! Next on my list is the choripollo, and I already know it's going to hit. Parking is easy too, which is always a plus. They've got a big lot so no stressing there. I did hear they're moving locations very soon (I think this week?) but it's just a few minutes away. They definitely didn't lose a customer. 10/10 recommend Casa Monarca. If you're in FTL and want some fire Mexican food with good energy staff and locals, this is the spot.

Casa Monarca closed on Federal Highway and *poof* opened up on Prospect Road…read more Upon entering I took a quick look around: It's smaller with lots of tables and a few booths. Still an attractive interior. Two very nice servers were on the floor. We just missed lunch so the dinner menu was our only option. They brought the complementary chips and salsa (which some places now have the nerve to charge for), it's a tasty salsa. Ordered some "fresh made" guac (it better be!) which was made better with a few squeezes of lime juice. We decided to try the combo platters since the kitchen was new and it's a good test. My dining companion opted for shredded beef burrito and a ground beef chili relleno. I went with a ground beef tostada and shredded chicken enchilada. With the requisite beans and rice. Look, it was good food, not knock your socks off cuisine. I mean we consciously chose Mex-American so that's on us. The menu offers some other interesting options that I'd order next time. My only gripe is a dry enchilada. I like them swimming in red sauce and cheese which this was not. Otherwise, as I stated, nothing to complain about. The price point is decent for dinner in Fort Lauderdale. Btw I love a good tostada and mine was pretty darn yummy.

We got takeout from here and it was a great experience. We were able to order directly at the…read morehostess stand and sat the indoor bar while we waited for our orders. They both came out within 15 minutes and were packaged with care (shrimp and dressing separate from the salad, one set of utensils per dish ordered). I got the house salad with shrimp and the ingredients were fresh, delicious and filling. I would definitely come back here again!

Food, Service. You name it, you can improve it. Just awful…read more The mediocrity of the service is fortunately overshadowed by the unappetizing and inedible food. How hard is it to mess up a chicken quesadilla? Room temp, obviously premade (the cheese was already crusted over and cold). They literally put some chicken in a premade cheese tortilla and smothered the whole thing with tomatoes and onions to distract form the rest of it. I feel rude when I sent food back. But I literally had to spit this out into a napkin before I did so this time.

Service 10/10 Food 100/10…read more Met a friend here, and I'm so glad I did. The food was the best Honduran + Mexican I've ever had. The mixed fajitas were made with beef, chicken and shrimp. It tasted like it had been marinated with LOVE. The beef was so tender, the chicken, so tender, the veggies were chunky and flavorful. I could eat this every day. There are different flavored Margarita mixes, I would order with a floater next time. There will be a next time, because the food was worth sitting in Spring Break traffic on A1A. It's really just that good.

Absolutely avoid this place- First the staff is…read moredisconnected, non attentive drinks not refilled, no appetizers for the LONG wait -over an hour before the food was delivered. When the food was finally delivered we were missing one meal and crucial items paired with the food didn't arrive. After confronting the waiter about the issues he thought it was funny

We had a great late dinner at Rocco's, we walked in on a Friday night after a local festival. We…read morewere seated right away, the seating was very comfortable and the restaurant itself has awesome decorations all around. This is a nice place for date nights or just a casual day/night out. We tried the chicken quesadillas and some tacos, all of the food came out and was very tasty. If you enjoy Mexican cuisine, this could a great option in Las Olas!

My mom and I had dinner at Rocco's Tacos & Tequila Bar and overall it was a really nice experience…read more The vibe inside is very cool with dim lighting that creates a great ambiance for dinner. The service was fantastic and definitely stood out. We ordered the fresh guacamole, which they made right at our table, and it was so good. It was easily the highlight of the meal. We also shared the chicken quesadillas. They were decent, but in my opinion there was a little too much chicken and not quite enough cheese. Overall, it is a cute spot with good food and a great atmosphere. Nothing completely blew me away, but it was still a really enjoyable experience and I would come back.

Excellent food and service! At the moment I went in, I knew I would love this place. The staff was…read morevery attentive and the food was fresh and hot. Highly recommend stopping by.

5 Stars If you're…read morelooking for a new Taco Tuesday spot, do yourself a favor and check out Epazote Mexican Restaurant. It's so good I've already gone two weeks in a row and I'm pretty sure it's about to become a regular thing for me. One of my favorite parts about this place is that the owners are actually the chefs in the kitchen, preparing all of the dishes themselves. They're incredibly friendly and even come out to chat with guests, which makes the whole experience feel warm and welcoming. The barbacoa tacos are hands down my favorite. The meat is unbelievably tender literally falling apart and so juicy and flavorful. I also tried the campechano tacos (a mix of chorizo and steak) and they were sooo good. Perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. And let's talk about their chipotle salsa... I'm obsessed. I was putting it on everything on the table. It has the perfect smoky kick and just elevates every bite. The guac and chips were good, though they didn't quite stand out compared to how incredible the tacos were. But honestly, those tacos alone are reason enough to keep coming back. Safe to say I've found my new Taco Tuesday spot . Can't wait for my next visit!

I was looking for something different in ice cream. We came here and the service was excellent…read more They let us try a few different things very unique stuff that I've never have had any place. We decided to get the banana split with different ice cream especially the rum raisin, which was really authentic and you could tell that it was house made I will definitely drive up here again to try the different creams and see the people

Should be called caprichos colombianos considering everyone working there including the owners are…read moreColombian, so that tells you just how authentic this place is. It's incredibly overpriced there's no reason why a cup of shaved ice is $8+ they don't even fill the cup up. Also witnessed one of the lady's preparing the food eating while prepping food, didn't change out her gloves. Won't be back and don't recommend unless you want someone else's spit on your food.

We went for an early dinner which coincided with their happy hour. The drinks and food were…read moredelicious and plentiful. The nacho platter is a must have! Service was excellent. Even though it was happy hour, our server was very attentive and didn't disappear when it came to refills like at other restaurants. We opted to sit outside this time and it was the perfect choice - the people watching and weather were ideal! We've sat inside previously when the weather wasn't so great outside and the ambiance is just was pleasing. This is a must visit for lunch or dinner, rain or shine when in the Ft Lauderdale area.

Tulio's is one of those places I have mixed feelings about. The food isn't bad -- nothing I had…read moremade me want to send it back -- but I left kind of confused about what the restaurant is actually going for. Is it TexMex? Modern tacos? It's hard to tell and the menu doesn't really help clarify the identity either. The drinks are just okay. They get the job done but nothing about them stands out or makes you want to order a second round. Honestly there are better spots around Wilton Manors for the same type of food, but I get why people keep coming back -- it's become a bit of a staple on The Drive and there's something to be said for that. If you're in the area and the community is gathering there, it's absolutely worth checking out for the experience. Just go in without super high expectations and you'll probably have a fine time.

I was thinking 3.5 stars, but I would rather round up than down. This place is kind of small, a…read morelittle divey; but it's very cute and colorful with inside and outside dining and a full bar. (With lots of tequilas, beers, and craft cocktails) We had a group of 7 on a Saturday night. We tried to get a reservation but after many calls; no one ever answered the phone. We decided to risk it because we were going pretty early, 6:00. We did have to attend an 8;00 show at the Broward Center which is just 1/2 a mile away. The place was pretty empty and we had no problem getting a few tables put together. There is a very extensive menu with lots of apps, a few salads, enchiladas, fajitas, and at least 15 taco varieties. I ordered a reposado margarita, which was fabulous, for $15. For food I went with the Trio of Tacos for $18. There was one chicken taco, one carnitas taco, and one gringo beef taco. The tortillas were small; but they were piled high! They were also tasty. One friend had the Citrus Mango Shrimp Tacos, $19. She said they were very good. Two friends had the Baja Fish Tacos on our servers recommendation, $19. One friend said they were just ok because they weren't crunchy at all and she didn't care for the cilantro slaw filling, the other friend thought they were delicious and savory! Yet another friend had the chicken nachos. She didn't care for them at all because they had a cheese sauce as opposed to authentic shredded cheese. Our waiters were attentive; but we did have a little delay with one of the fish taco orders. Everyone had food except for one diner and we had to flag down a server and wait quite a while for her to finally get her meal. Everyone on the staff was friendly though, and they didn't mind giving us separate checks. If you are looking for casual Mexican dining, or just want to have a few appetizers and drinks; Bandoleros is a good option that won't break the bank!

Drinks were really good -- definitely a strong point here. We ordered the fish tacos and they were…read moredecent, but a bit too salty for my taste. That said, the nachos were bussin Easily the standout food item and worth ordering again on their own. Overall, good vibes, good drinks, and some hits on the menu. Not perfect, but definitely a spot I'd come back to.

one of my favorite spots great food, drinks and a friendly…read morestaff great happy hour the coconut marg is the best !!

Taco Craft gets a solid 3 stars from me. I love that you can order your tacos in lettuce wraps for…read morea lighter option. I've tried a few different tacos, and they're all pretty tasty. Plus, their Taco Tuesday deals are pretty sweet. What's held me back from coming more often is the service. The staff has usually felt inattentive or kind of cold, which is a shame since it's literally across the street from me and super convenient. That said, I stopped in again yesterday after a long break and finally had a great bartender, which was a refreshing change. Hopefully it's a sign things are turning around.