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    Monarca Taqueria

    4.3 (12 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    "El Gobernador" shrimp taco plate
    J S.

    This is the new (as of Feb 2026) Waltham location for Monarca Taqueria from Milford MA. It is located in the old Elephant Walk (miss you!) / Gustazo space on Waltham's main drag. According to the Waltham Times, the owners used to live in Waltham for 25 years before moving to Milford to open their original restaurant, which gets good reviews. We got the birria tacos, quesabirria tacos and the "El Gobernador" which is 3 shrimp tacos with sides of rice, black beans and lettuce. Also chips, salsa, guacamole and cheese dip. Ordered delivery via GrubHub, which took 26 min so the food was reasonably fresh when we got it, although some of the crispiness had worn off. We generally enjoyed the food, however, the cheese sauce dip was awful, more like flavorless soup. I'd stop in here in the future in person and try it again.

    Chicken Bowl

    We had a great meal at Monarca's tonight! The food was excellent. I had a chicken bowl and my husband got the Birria tacos - he raved about them. For drinks, we both had margaritas that were made fresh (not from a mix) - really good! What really made our experience amazing was the owner himself behind the bar who took such great care of us. He was so attentive and kind, and gave wonderful recommendations - you could tell really cared about giving us a great meal.

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    Awesome spot. Great food and wonderful, welcoming servers. Nice tables spread out, counter space and room at the bar.

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    4.6(912 reviews)
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    The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was excellent! The staff here are always friendly,…read morewelcoming, and respectful. They know me whenever I call to order food, and every time I walk in, they greet me with a smile, give me a fist bump, and say things like, "What's up, Philip?" or "What's up, buddy?" That kind of service really makes you feel welcomed and appreciated as a customer. This place is honestly amazing, and the recognition it has received speaks for itself. It was named one of Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants in the U.S. and was also named Massachusetts' best hole-in-the-wall restaurant. It is widely celebrated for its authentic, flavorful, and incredibly affordable Mexican food, and after eating here myself, I completely understand why. In my opinion, this is easily one of the best restaurants around. The food is consistently delicious, the staff are incredible, the prices are great, and the overall experience is excellent every time. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. If you haven't tried it yet, you are seriously missing out!

    WOW what an amazing genuine local find! Everyone else dining in was Spanish speaking -- a tell…read morewhich was confirmed by the absolutely outstanding food! The Chorizo Burrito is among the best I've ever had, with just the right balance of heat & flavor. Steak platter is expertly prepared, befitting a high end restaurant. There are only 4 tables for dining in & they were all taken -- for good reason!

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    4.0(308 reviews)
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    Hailing from California by way of Houston, i have high standards for Mexican food -- and was…read moreprepared to be disappointed by the Mexican food out here in the Northeast. Compared to other places I've tried here, Amuleto was not bad! I liked the quesabirria tacos (which came with consommé!) and side of rice. The servers seemed to be Spanish speaking and overall it gave me a feeling of authenticity. The margarita options were good but I was disappointed by the lack of frozen options (seems no common here). I liked their amuleto with Mezcal! It was strong and tasty!! One of my table mates had a carne asada plate which was heaping and looked awesome! I want to get that next time!

    Enchilada family meal is still THE best! The taco kit is a banger too! You think it looks like not…read moreenough but it is! The homemade tortillas are delicious! Family Taco Bar Kit $69 Makes 8-10 Tacos, Choose 2 filling and choose up to 5 Toppings. Plus, 24oz of your choice of Rice, 24oz of Beans and a order of Guacamole, Roasted salsa & Tortilla Chips They've added a bunch more options to choose from in the family meal menu: 2 taquito options, fav sides, taco ready kit Kids are obsessed with the plantains! Guac & salsa are always fresh. Tried the queso but wasn't a fan, probably not the right takeout choice. Summer has moody blocked off with out side seating. Park on side streets or side lots

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    4.8(40 reviews)
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    Don't let the tiny storefront fool you--this place is an absolute hidden gem. Keep an eye out for…read morethe colorful front door because that's your first clue you're about to find something special. This is the kind of authentic Mexican spot where you can tell everything is made fresh, in-house, and with a whole lot of TLC. Most of the staff spoke primarily Spanish, but ordering was still a breeze, and the ladies working were incredibly kind and welcoming. The space itself is tiny, just a few bar seats against the wall and a handful of small tables, so it's definitely more of a grab-and-go kind of place. The burrito was hearty and packed with fillings. Nothing flashy, just a really solid, satisfying burrito that hit the spot. But the real MVP? The cheese and jalapeño pupusa. Holy melted goodness. It was cheesy, perfectly grilled on the outside, had just the right kick from the jalapeños, and had us wondering why we didn't order five more. If loving that pupusa is wrong, I don't want to be right!! The steak quesadilla was another winner... tender steak in every bite with plenty of cheese, and the mild green salsa absolutely stole the show. One bite and I was on a one-way trip to Flavor Town. Give me that stuff by the bottle! This place proves you don't need a fancy dining room to serve incredible food. Authentic flavors, warm hospitality, and dishes made with care. 10/10! I'll absolutely be back, and next time I'm ordering extra pupusas (and maybe just them lol)!

    Small hole in the wall Mexican restaurant in Waltham. We stopped here for a quick lunch. A…read morehighlight were the pupusas and sopes. Yummy, fresh, authentic. Would definitely come back!

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