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    Monchy's

    4.5 (122 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Soooo yummy! We ate too fast to take pics but loved everything! Let's support this community!

    Zac S.

    2 chorizo, bean+ egg tacos and 1 bean, bacon, potatoes Mexicanos and egg taco - both on flour. They were all delicious. More breakfast taco goodness within a few minutes between Monchy's and Brother's - I'm jealous of Houstonians. At about 9:30 they were already out of a lot of breakfast options but were gracious to prepare more chorizo and eggs (minimum 2 tacos to make more). I noticed a bit of a language barrier if you don't speak English, so just be prepared to order when it's your turn

    Tiffany M.

    I love a fresh delicious breakfast taco! This location offers fresh tortillas and quick service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's usually always extremely busy in the restaurant but the service is fast so don't be deterred.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the huevos con jamón y frijoles and the salchicha con frijoles. The flour tortillas are made throughout the day so they are always hot and ready.

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    Overall, i like this place. But far too often i have come early in the morning and my order will be taken and still make incorrect. I tell the lady exactly what i want. She will say it back to me. Ring it up semi correctly (i asked for 2 she rang up 1) and still make the order incorrect then both ladies will ask me if i wanted beans even if i wasn't charged for the extras. The language barrier is apparent which is unfortunate because this is a great establishment. I will take a break from this location until the ladies can tighten up their service. This is the Monday crew 6:55AM

    Had to take a bite before the pic! Tortillas are fresh and homemade! Did not disappoint!
    Cristina B.

    Food was fresh and flavorful! Did not disappoint. Will definitely return when in the area.

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    Houston B.

    Tuesday Tacos are great with both price and taste. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Simple restaurant with a line of people at lunch hours.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Like their service. Definitely will be back

    Great tacos n salsas were amazingly good! Recommend this place. The agua de pepino was good also. Fast service!

    Keisha R.

    I've been twice now and it's consistently good. You can tell by how packed it always is! The ladies up front are nice and they move fast! The tortillas are the true star. Not as soft and I'm normally used to in San Antonio but authentic. The food is good. I have not found authentic Mexican food in Houston (like I'm used to in San Antonio) and this will be my go-to spot. My go-to is breakfast tacos. The salsas are good too but not spicy.

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    Farrah A.

    One of my favorite woman-owned businesses in Houston. This taqueria is owned and operated by a fleet of hard working women. From the back kitchen to the front of the house, it's all women cooking and serving up fresh made plates. Even the wall mural pays homage to the matriarchs who serve their families and community. Enjoy homemade flour and corn tortillas -- made to order right in front of ya -- spicy salsitas, aguas frescas, veggie options for people like moi who don't eat meat, tacos, caldos, sopes, the occasional fideo, and menudo on weekends. Back to my intro... I don't know who "Monchey" is, pero nomás quiero dar gracias a las madres y mujeres en este negocio. Name change?

    Bad 2.50 for a cup of ice come on. Tacos were good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]feeling nice atmosphere would come back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    The tacos are delicious. The corn tortillas are hand made. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have comfy atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    I came... I tried.... I left unimpressed. Meat was salty and the tacos were nothing impressive. I've had way better. Sorry...

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    Food is good but their service is bad, the staff is rude every time I visit but food is always good.

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    I love monchys before school!! They have student discounts if you show ID and their mole tacos are superb!!

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    Fresh home cooked feel. Small intimate place in 2nd Ward. The flavors of authentic Mexican cooking.

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