A super authentic, hole-in-the-wall spot for Mexican food in West Jefferson!…read more I wanted four tacos- 2 al pastor, 2 campechanos- but something must have gotten lost in translation bc I received all al pastor. Honestly, not a big deal bc it was delicious haha; I especially loved the contrast of the pineapple and fatty pork (also comes with cilantro, onions & lime). If you get a full order (4 tacos), the waiter informed me that you can only get 2 different kinds (not specified on the menu). Also got an horchata, which was perfectly sweet, cinnamon-y, and refreshing. The ambiance is good with booth seating. Service was friendly, but wait time (both for getting seated/orders taken and receiving the food) and attention (getting utensils, water refilled) could be improved, but this could have been due to the lunch rush. Lots of parking in the adjacent lot. 8.5/10 would recommend!

Burrito and Fajitas are huge. Well seasoned meat with lots of add on nummy essentials. Get the…read morefresh guacamole. It's unusual but so fresh and tasty. The clientele gives you confidence the food is authentic. Servers are Hispanic and very sweet. They ask regularly how things are. We left having an increased confidence in the food scene here! Quirky spot parking on the side. Very small but worth the visit!

Food was outstanding and not Tex-Mex, authentic Mexican food. What a pleasant surprise while…read moretraveling through.

They may be under management and I had heard they had a hiccup or two but they have recovered…read morenicely. You might notice that the chips and dip didn't arrive as fast as they did before, but it wasn't that noticeable except they were exceptional before, but it's still good. The bean dip that came wasn't as tasty as before but that's nit picking. I had my traditional "ElMarino". Which was fantastic! The wife had chicken chimichanga s that were awesome. See no need to alter their elite status, they are good.

I can't believe I just had some of the best tacos I've ever had, definitely the best in North…read moreCarolina...so close to home!!! And why haven't I known about this place before today!!?? Granted, walking in you almost want to turn around and walk out...(overwhelming amount of stuff) but!! It is a store also, and I'm super adventurous...so I stayed. I am so glad I did. Absolutely fantastic food. Exceeded my expectations and I cannot wait to go back!! Keep making tacos cuz I need them in my belly!!!

Best tamales I've ever had and I'm from San Antonio,Tx. We tried a mix of the rajas, pork and…read morechicken. Will definitely be going back.The tacos were great also but the tamales are over the top.

I had the taco special and it was amazing. I highly recommend it. And the Dos Equises was great!read more

We dropped in around 7:30 on a Wednesday after seeing most of the other restaurants were closing at…read more8. While not much to look at on the outside, the food was fresh and tasty, the service was efficient and prices were reasonable. And it wasn't only us, shortly after being seated a group of 8 (presumably) Mexicans (or at least native Spanish speakers) sat down, which is always a good (and validating) sign. Would recommend for a solid Mexican meal!

Should have picked up the clues when there were no cars outside. There was one one customer,a set…read moreof workers. The Mexican waitress messed up my order, as I wanted 3 Tacos & 1 enchilada but I got a plate of enchiladas with green verde sauce. The refried beans were ice cold and the rice was col. Normally I would have sent them back, but all I wanted was one enchilada so I kept my mouth shut. The Tacos were totally without taste, where are the spices? I have to say it was my worst lunch in many years, no exaggeration! I was going to give two stars but I need to tell you to avoid this place like most patrons in the know, Sorry

Not sure how something can change so much in only a few days! Maybe a different cook??? My taco…read morewas tasteless and my wife's Torta Cubana was fatty and greasy. She ate a small portion and left the rest. It was warm in the restaurant and when we asked if they could make it cooler, we were told the Ac could not be adjusted. Really disappointed..

Al Pastor taco was a little on the high side in price, but the amount of meat in the taco was huge…read more The most meat of any authentic taco I've ever ate. This one had grilled onions on the side. Four tacos were $10.50, and I got a horchata and it tasted good. If you want a ground beef taco, go to Taco Bell. If you want authentic tacos, come here.

Foods good, perfect for lunch, I recommend the tortas. Nice staff and atmosphere. Good…read morelocation too

While waiting between appointments, we used Yelp to find spot for a late lunch. With a rating of 4+…read morestars, we gave it a try. The restaurant is very close to the highway, just enough to park and leave. Building isn't the best looking, needs update and more curb appeal. We were seated immediately in the back half of the establishment. Interior is a Mexican theme if course. Music is playing, almost to loud for conversations. Music sounds like the speakers are very inexpensive. The windows were open for a nice breeze but the window screens are ripped, torn, not attached which allows nature to also enjoy the food. The young girl serving didn't speak English well, when asked a question, she had to get another lady to answer. She did check on us, just once during our meal but did refill our drinks and offered a takeout container. The food was good. We ordered the tortas milanese with chicken and ACP chicken. The sandwich was huge and the ACP was a big plate full. IF we order again, it will be takeout or delivery.

It was conveniently located near our stay. The restaurant was crowded on Sunday evening. We waited…read morearound 5 mins to be seated. We were given chips and salsa. The waiter was very knowledgeable and guided us to order according to our preferences. The food arrived pretty fast and it tasted Hot and Fresh. The waiter checked us frequently which was good. Overall we enjoyed the meal!!!

My friends and I stopped by for a quick meal after hiking. We enjoyed some beers and burritos…read more Our table ordered the Guacamole Mexicano dip, which had chopped avocado, tomato, onions, cilantro, jalapeño and lime. It was pretty good. The chips were warm, so it was very tasty. My friend ordered a build your own carnitas burrito with pineapple, rice and beans, and cilantro. She and her husband shared it, and said it was great. I ordered the 12" burrito Panfilo. It has sliced steak, refried beans and pico de gallo. It was decent and filling. I could only eat half of it. My husband ordered the fajitas Parillada. The meats included chicken, steak, shrimp, chorizo and zucchini. He said the flavor was nice, but the meats were very dry. The menu prices were as expected. The staff was friendly.

This hole in the wall in the outskirts of Boone is definitely worth a visit…read more I had taquitos with so many yummy toppings that I ended up making a taquito salad. The tacos were very good too. This is real Mexican food and it is delicious. The inside is small but cozy with a few tables and booths.

Grabbed a quick, cheap, filling meal from Taqueria La Monarca! I got the Gordita Al Pastor which…read morewas packed with tender pork, lettuce, & queso fresco and was pretty tasty. The asada taco was a bit lackluster though: the meat was tough and not well seasoned. They have a large salsa bar with many salsas and fresh veggie toppings. Ambiance is fine, spacious & a good number of tables inside. Service was fast & friendly. There are parking spots in front of the restaurant. 7/10 would recommend, at least the gorditas!

They have an air pump…read more The location is accessible if you have a boat or vehicle in tow. Bathroom stalls go to the floor so you don't have to look at the feet next to you. Toilets sit high so you truly feel on a throne! A number of snacks and bottled drinks available in the mini mart. No hot food nor fresh items. 8 pump stations. Three large grassy areas to walk dogs! Cement table and benches to sit outside and enjoy the Mexican food from the mini restaurant next door.

I will give 2 star because the food was good But the service was Horrible. The employees were in…read morethe gas station attached and playing those gambling machines instead of the restauran. my dad came in around 4:30 and seen them playing at the gas station and it was 5-10 minutes before they got up and helped him. Are these people here for customers or to play games!!! I definitely do NOT recommend