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    Monarca Mexican Restaurant

    4.4 (79 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Felicia H.

    I ordered three tacos--two al pastor and one carne asada. The carne asada was a little overcooked, but everything else was great. The salsa and chips were delicious, and the green salsa they use on the tacos is so flavorful and spicy! The Horchata was refreshing and tasty. I love the atmosphere--it's fun and lively, with a huge Jenga game you can play, a tree backdrop, and butterflies that add a nice touch. The staff is very friendly, making the experience even better. Overall, great food and a fun, welcoming spot to hang out!

    Jessica M.

    I couldn't have asked for a better place to host our soccer team's dinner (about 50 people) after a long weekend of games. The hospitality was amazing from the moment we walked in. The food was great, and the owner was so sweet--she even helped serve everyone since we had ordered catering trays. They also had plenty of games to keep the younger kids occupied. I would definitely recommend this place and look forward to coming back with my family.

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    Andi R.

    Insanely good pollo asada torta, like wow. Giant and bursting with flavor. The carne asada street tacos were perfect!! I wish I had not waited so long to try this place. Seems like a very cute family business. They had a live concert on the tv of José Maria Napoleón performing "30 Años" that kinda blew my mind.

    Chicken and carne asada tacos
    Sophia H.

    Decided to give this place a try after passing every day and so glad I did. The menu is stacked with options from burritos, tacos, nachos, quesadillas and more. It was empty around 3pm and the cashier was quick and attentive at taking out to go order. I was surprised how clean and big the space is! Great spot for groups. Ordered the carne asada nachos with guac on the side, 2 chicken tacos and 2 carne asada tacos along with the side of rice and beans and an horchata (not pictured). Food was made to order which was nice to see and came out quick. While waiting for the food, they offered complementary chips and beans which I thought was a nice touch. Tacos were a solid 4/5 and the nachos were 3.5/5. Not sure if the chips they use are stale, but they were hard to chew and didn't break like a normal tortilla chip. The toppings were delicious. The standout are their rice and beans. WOW delicious. The rice is soft and fluffy and the beans are soooo good. Horchata was also 5/5!

    Chips with beans
    Jean C.

    So it's still a new business and it feels that way. I plan to go back as they progress. The service was really friendly. The restaurant was really clean and has some cute decorations. The tables and chairs could use some updating or maybe some flowers on the tables. There was no music playing so it was really quiet so I think some music would be nice to block the noise from the kitchen and to create a vibe. I had a couple carne asada tacos and they were fine. My hubby had a carne asada torta and that was pretty good. The salsa were OK. I liked the chips as they were thinner and crispy. We had a couple soft drinks as they don't have any beer, wine or liquor. There is parking in the back.

    Chicken tacos
    Kiana D.

    I came here after my dental appointment today. My dental office next door recommended I come here. An employee was eating chicken tacos. I love chicken tacos. So I came on in. I ordered three chicken tacos without beans and rice. The service was quick, fast and professional. My chicken tacos came with chips and salsa verde. The restruant is decorated with monarch decorations throughout. I love butterflies. They have a very large menu. I ordered to go, but will return and order more as they have churros and other items like shrimp tacos that I would like to order next time. I recommend this place for great Mexican food.

    Chilaquiles so freaking good
    John L.

    The food here is so good!! The bean dip with the chips was amazing!! This is our new favorite Mexican restaurant to eat at. You definitely need to try this place out. The parking is in the back.

    Appetizers menu
    Mari B.

    I love the aesthetic, clean and very traditional Mexican ambiance. They do have two tvs and it has a good amount of indoor seating. They also have a parking lot behind their building. The food is decent and can be easily made great. A few minor changes like adding salt to the fries and salsas. Also, I recommend making the asada crispier. The staff are super nice! As soon as we walked in an older gentleman informed the staff behind the counter that we were there. They had about 4 staff members behind the counter cooking and preping. The food came out within 15 minutes, and the staff checked on us twice. I noticed they have table games like Guess Who and Jenga, which would be fun for friends or kids to play.

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    Jessica F.

    I've been here a couple of times but I always forget to take pictures! Every time I come here the food is always fresh and the service is incredible the workers here are super attentive and they like to hear what you thought of their food! It makes me happy to see that they're getting more customers because they are new! I would recommend everyone to come here and bring their family and friends to dine! The restaurant is painted bright orange in the outside so it's more visible! The interior is super cute with monarch butterflies all over!

    Ordering food to go but they give you beans and chips while you wait!
    Angelic L.

    I've been here a lot and the customer service is always an 11/10. They are so friendly and helpful that it makes you want to support. I always get to go orders & they always give me beans and chips while I wait for the food. Super appreciate this! On to the food, I've only had tacos here so far and rice and beans. The food is always really good, hot and generous portions. The prices are also affordable in my opinion and they have an extensive menu. I would def give them a try if I were you!

    Chicken fajitas
    Linda B.

    Monarca is a hidden gem! Their chips and tortillas are homemade and absolutely fresh. I had the chicken fajitas, and my husband had the Monarca burrito--both were delicious and full of authentic Mexican flavors. The quality of the food and the attention to detail really stood out. Highly recommend!

    Crunchy carne asada taco Chile Relleno
    Lisa M.

    Very tasty crunchy taco with carne asada, lots of flavor. Chile sauce with a little bite with excellent flavor. Chile relleno was a bit tough in the burrito but even I know it's hard to get them chilies just right all the time, overall burrito was good and the refried beans and rice in the burrito was perfect! Horchata was very good and can taste all kinds of flavors in it. Customer service- lady at register very friendly and gave me exactly what I wanted. I know this place is new and I would definitely come back and try other stuff. I'm a foodie and like to try different food at different places so I know where I will go when the cravings come

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    Had a party and we got big trays for a great price. Food was fantastic. Service was excellent too. I definitely recommend.

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    Delicious food and great customer service! The carne asada tacos and burritos are great.

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    Came in for a Wednesday dinner and it wasn't too busy, which made for a relaxed experience. Service…read morewas prompt and attentive throughout, and there seemed to be plenty of staff on hand. We were brought fresh tortilla chips to start, which were great, along with a Lazy Susan-style setup of salsas and toppings. Unfortunately, this was a bit of a miss for me--there were raw onions, raw jalapeños, a green salsa, and more of a plain red hot sauce rather than a true salsa. I would have preferred something more traditional like a good pico de gallo or a more balanced house salsa. Ordered a bottle of Dos Equis, which at $7 felt a bit steep. Most entrées were priced between $17-$25, which is pretty standard. I had the carnitas and they were excellent--really flavorful and well-prepared. I also tried a bite of the chile relleno, which was solid as well. Overall, the food was good and the service was strong. That said, it's a bit out of the way for me, and while I enjoyed it, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back.

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