Fantastic is all I can say from service and food. Long time users of Yelp and one of my first reviews due to our great experience. Thank you! read more

I appreciate the menu- low carb and veggie options. The server was awesome and figured out how to get me veggie slices instead of tortilla chips to go with my guacamole. He went out of his way to figure something out for me and I really appreciated that. Carne adovada was good with yummy zucchini. Hubby had the some egg concoction that looks really good also. Stuffed- wish I had room for desert. read more

Outstanding service AND delicious nuanced New Mexican cuisine in a casual relaxed environment. I wish I lived in ABQ - this would be my regular! read more

Was back in Albuquerque a few months ago. Was staying in Old Town so we walked to Monroe to give it another try. So glad we did. It was sooo good. Don't know why it didn't taste good last year. We went for breakfast this time. Absolutely amazing. Went back 3 times in the week we were there. Will be in Albuquerque visiting friends again and will definitely go back. The stuffed fry bread is worth the trip. Delicious!!! So glad I was able to update my review. read more

What an amazing restaurant! We were seated right away and Brian recommended us the carne adovada. As I was new to this cuisine he offered to bring us a sample. We tried the carne adovada and the red and green chili. What an amazing tasty food! The food was full of flavor and we had chili relleno stuffed with carne adovada. The staff were really friendly and helpful the food was pretty amazing cooked just right and full of flavor. What a great experience! read more

I called in an order. 5 minutes away. Got my food drove home, 5 minutes away. Food was cold, dry, as well as the sopaipillas. Won't be back anytime soon read more

Great place!! We were driving through Albuquerque looking for a unique restaurant. Monroe's didn't disappoint! Everything came out hot and fresh. Great staff and great food would recommend to anyone! read more

Food was delicious and staff was attentive! I had a chili relleno burrito and my brother had their veggie tacos. Their beer is served in a frosty mug which was a nice touch! I think the interior could use a little update but prices aren't bad and it's a clean restaurant with fast service! Would be a great lunch spot. read more

We found Monroe's on Yelp while visiting Albuquerque and decided to give it a try. The place isn't much to look at on the inside but it is clean and bright. The salsa was amazing, as soon as I tried it I immediately asked the waiter to bring another bowl! I ordered the green chili stew with cheese, it came with tortillas on the side which I wasn't quite sure what to do with, but I dipped them in the soup and that was yummy enough. The soup was not as flavorful as I had hoped but still pretty good... maybe it just needed some salt? My boyfriend got a 3 enchilada combo and he all but licked the plate clean, I had a taste and the enchilada sauce was very delicious! Also delivered with our meal was a sopapilla with some honey which was amazingly good and a nice little addition to the meal. Overall a very good place, good value, good food. read more

Who gave this place 4 stars??? Tisk! Tisk! Tisk! What a huge let down. The only fresh item was the guacamole. The salsa tasted like the can that the tomatoes came out of. My husband ordered a burrito with rice, re-fried beans, bell peppers and onions, smothered with green chili. The green chilis were canned and they tasted like the can too. I can't believe it! Shame, shame, shame. This is Albuquerque, NM....I didn't know green chili came in cans in Albuquerque. The burrito left a lot to be desired. I had a Monroe's Grill (turkey sandwich with avocado slices and green chili on rye) with a side of onion rings. The rings tasted like they were frozen and my sandwich also had canned green chili on it. We even looked up the address in Yelp to make sure we didn't walk into the wrong place. Unfortunately, we were in the right place. We were totally confused by all the high ratings our brother and sister Yelpers left. Maybe it was just a bad day for Monroe's. One thing that the other ratings did get right was the service is indeed excellent. Good job Monroe's for your quality wait staff. I'll pass and I won't be suggesting this place to anyone. read more

Stopped in on the way back to California. Looked up good Mexican food and Monroe's came up. Maybe it was an off night, but the red chili was more like canned enchilada sauce and the combo plate my wife ordered was mediocre at best and not even hot when served. The staff did little more than apologize. So many options for Mexican food, our favorite, and our pick was truly disappointing. read more

It's a small thing...a tiny thing...and yet it is so appreciated. This place will ASK me if I want the "lettuce and pico garnish" on my plate. Which I don't. It sucks up the wonderful sauce and wilts and I don't eat it. Service is attentive, food is good, prices are great. Nothing more I could ask for. Been through two different times passing through Albuquerque. read more

This place rocks! The salsa was outstanding (just enough heat without having to call the fire department), the meals were very tasty (highly recommend the fish tacos) and the prices were VERY reasonable (only $67 for a family of 6?!). The most impressive aspect of this restaurant, for which a price tag can't be accessed nor the trait taught, is the hospitality and friendliness of the staff. We were made to feel very welcome. When I mentioned to the manager that we were traveling from Minnesota, we preceeded to chat up my favorite hockey team! He then wished us safe travels and sent us home with a free jar of their chili sauce. This place is one of a kind. Thanks Monroe's! read more

Our family visited Monroes last week after we laid to rest Emily, we new she had worked here it's also a great restaurant. After we ordered our meal our waitress came to our table and told us that the owners will be taking care of our meal. We were really surprised and very amazed that this wonderful company cared so much for Emily to do this. Our family wants to say that this gesture really touched our entire family and a very heartfelt Thanks. read more

All of the chile based items I had here were incredible and excentuated by "Once Bitten Twice Shy" from Great White. The food deserves 5 stars, but I had to strain to hear the wailing Van Halen solo in "Panama." Hair metal and party rock fit the heat of the chile relleno enchilada but my soul longs for more Red Hot Chili Peppers then the soft squawking speakers gave me as "Scar Tissue" played on our way out. read more

Had the chimichanga. Not great. Just tasted like a lot of unseasoned beef in a fried tortilla. There wasn't much taste to it. Tried the carne adovada. Also not great. Maybe I just don't like carne adovada though. My mom had the taco salad and it looked like the lettuce had been cooked. Overall, I'm not sure why this place has such great reviews other than the staff, who were friendly. read more

Pretty delicious place for a quick lunch. Multiple locations. The shrimp enchiladas weren't great, but everything else I've had has been pretty decent. read more

This is our first visit to Albuquerque, and we were told by a "native" that we had to taste the green chile at Monroe's. Fortunately for us, that recommendation came early in our stay, and we wound up eating here 3 times, smoking different dishes. Authentic and delicious New Mexican food, served by an extremely friendly and accommodating staff. Highly recommended! read more

Amazing. That's all I can say. I'm an extremely picky eater, and scared to try new things. I tried the Indian taco with the carne adovada and my life has been forever changed. I'm down here for a convention so I sadly can't eat it every day but I would if I could! I'll be here for the same convention next year and will surely be back.... (ps, I downloaded this app just to leave a review... that's how good it was.) read more

Monroe's has always given me great service, and their vegetarian options are fantastic! I would however recommend dining in vs. ordering out, the food to-go just didn't hold up. Still a great Albuquerque spot! read more

I really appreciate the response from the restaurant. Thanks, I'll try again :) I've tried things on the menu that were better, I'll have to stick with those or maybe they just fall short on take out. Anyways, I always appreciate when a business cares enough to reach out to the customer which is why I wanted to update this. read more

Warm family atmosphere. Excellent service. I had the enchiladas with red and green chile on the side so that I could try both. The quality of the food was very good and the taste was wonderful. read more

I don't know why it's taken me so long to try Monroe's, but this is definitely one of my new favorites.

Service is good. People are nice. Food not so much. As far as New Mexican food, there are better places to eat. Was not impressed, and the flies were a turn off too! read more

Really good/unique red chile (possibly not traditional). Green is good too. Chile Relleno is good - really crunchy, almost too crunchy. I got the stuffed Chile Relleno but didn't really taste any meat. The refried beans and sopapillas were good. Friendly service. Green Chile Stew was okay. read more

This places was so tasty. Everything I ate was delicious, I tried a lot with our big group. We did have a decent sized group (8 people) and we were able to get right in and get a table together. I would definitely recommend going here. Service was great, he was super friendly. He was a little slow waiting on us, but I am from NY so my time is different that what is expected in this area, that is why it is still 5 stars. read more

I usually like going to Monroe's, I will take my mother and the food is usually good. The last few times we have gone we have received horrible service!! We sat down and waited and waited for someone to acknowledge us! Then finally someone took our drink orders but we only ordered water, and she seemed hurried and said she would return to take our order. I saw her a few times and she went all the way around our table so I couldn't catch her to take our order. We waited and waited and she never came back and the waiters/waitresses were flying by us so fast, yet, they would stop at the table with a lot of people and make sure everything was good for them! A family of 4 sat down next to us and they got waited on before we did, I finally flagged someone down and she took our order. The runner brought our food, filled my water and no one ever came by and checked on us again. I never got my water filled anymore, they asked the tables around us if they needed anything but they had more than 2 people at their table. I finally flagged down the girl that waited on us and I asked for a box and she brought it along with our check. When I went to go pay and the girl asked me how everything was and I told her horrible, she seemed shocked. When I mentioned to her what happened she asked me if she should get the manager, if she has to ask then I don't need to see a manager. While I was discussing this with one girl, the other girl should have been o the move getting the manager (without asking for my permission) and if the restaurant truly cares about the customers, all customers, I should not have made it out the door without acknowledging my complaint, which is something that should have been taught to the girls working the front or any employee for that matter. Needless to say, I have other places I can go and spend my money even if it is 2 of us if the waiters/waitresses only care to take care of big tables. read more

This is a long time favorite of mine. Love the cheese enchiladas Christmas. Always ask for the Puerto Rican beans. Service is top notch.

The first two times I've been here, I loved the food and the service. The third time I went with my husband, the service was terrible. We sat for at least five minutes and no one even came over to take our order. Two women came in after us, and they got a waiter right over to their table, and got their drink order taken care of. My husband and I walked out, and have never been back, and don't care to go back. There are plenty of Mexican restaurants with a lot better service in town. There is no need to put up with bad service. read more

I honestly cannot say anything about the food, but rather would like to comment on their advertisement that plays on the radio on AM 1350. I realize that the ads are intended to be "cute", with a sassy young granddaughter making cutting comments to and about her grandpa (who I take it is the owner of the Monroe's restaurant) but I find them to be such a turn off. Personally, I don't find her sassy-ness to be cute but rather disrespectful and I think if she is truly like that, she needs a good talking to. I'm not sure who the audience is that might appreciate the tone of the commercials, but it's kept me from ever wanting to check out the food. Sorry to say, but I thought you may like to know how the ad is perceived by some of the audience since it airs quite frequently. read more

My daughter brought us here when we were visiting from Texas. Everything was solid and at a great price. Try the child relleno burrito and sopapillas. Great onion rings and green child burger. Would definitely come back. It is not Tex mex. prepare for something a little different if that's what you are used to! read more

Service is awsome...but the food is underwelming..potatoes have no seasoning.and the chilli lacks heat and flavor ..but like i sead the service is great.the place is clean. read more

We showed up just before closing on a Friday night. The service was friendly and we did not feel rushed at all. Has a very casual, family feel with a good selection of beers--including local brews. Green chile was just right. Whenever I'm in New Mexico, I order green chile at as many restaurants as possible and would return to Monroe's. read more

The staff was attentive to our needs and their teamwork was outstanding. The French Toast for the boys was a huge hit, the enchiladas and beef fajita quesadillas were flavorful and satisfying. We're from South Texas and give Monroe's a big thumbs up!!! read more

I went to Monroe's yesterday for the first time with my mom and kids very good food very friendly staff I love that all the staff work together as a team and if you need something you just ask and they will help you the waiter was very friendly answered all of our questions without any problem engaged with my kids (which I've found at most restaurants they don't do) I love that they have a very extensive menu with a great variety for everyone they even serve breakfast all day long yummy my mom had the seafood enchiladas so good lots of filling in them you could actually taste and see the seafood in them my daughter had the special such was the fajitas (chicken and shrimp) it could feed two but somehow my daughter ate it all my son had a grilled cheese and fries and for a picky two year old he ate it all I had the fish tacos OMG so good very tasty it comes with rice and beans I asked for calavacitas (squash) and they had no problems switching out my beans for squash the sopapillas were out of this world they give you real honey not sopapilla sauce trust me there is a difference the real honey took the sopapillas over the top the food wasn't expensive came out quick and piping hot this place will be added to my list of restaurants to come back to oh one more thing the chips and salsa are amazing the salsa isn't too spicy but it's got a nice kick if your looking for good Mexican food definitely come here I sure will read more

Great local restaurant within walking distance (about 1 mile from double tree hotel) of downtown. This restaurant was recommended to me by a shuttle bus driver. What a great recommendation. The restaurant is a modest restaurant on the edge of old town. Fast friendly service with people who seem to really want to make sure that you have a great experience. The food is great! Very flavorful! The carne adovada is fantastic in the chile rellenos! Sopaipilla is a great sweet treat to finish off the dinner. A great local restaurant! I liked it so much I brought others with me on a second visit rather than going to the trendy restaurants downtown. read more

Barely ok food (highly over rated based on other yelp reviews), average ambiance (no character) and over priced. A plate of 2 Renneros with NO MEAT for 11.95. Anyone who thinks this is the best mexican food in ABQ, there is something wrong here - pls do yourself a favor and visit Hacienda Del Rio - great location, AMAZING FOOD, beautiful setup/ambiance and great pricre & service. Thats where we ate the next night, and cursed myself for wasting a meal in ABQ on Monroe's. read more

Immediately upon entering Monroe's last Thursday afternoon, we were warmly greeted by the owner himself, Miguel. And within a minute of taking our seats, he appeared at our table with a free sample of one of the restaurant's special dishes: Puerto Rican sopa vieja. Just a taste of it was enough to prompt half of our party to order it in a burrito; each person was able to customize his/her burrito as desired, and there was no question that the end results were highly appreciated. Meanwhile, the others in our group selected different menu items, all of which were extremely tasty and perfectly prepared. What's more, throughout our leisurely meal, Miguel often returned to the table side to inquire about our experience. That was wonderful, but what really impressed us were the entertaining stories he related about the restaurant's history and its staff. By the time we left, it was felt that a new friend had been found--and, of course, a favorite eatery added to our collective lists. Whenever we again travel to Albuquerque, Monroe's Restaurant will absolutely be on our "must visit (and dine) list". read more

This is our second time at Monroe's . We ate here a year ago and now on this trip as well. We thought the food was great. Service was good too, even though they were packed . read more

Not good enchiladas. Bland tasting, just a mess stuffed into tortillas. Nothing tasted fresh and gave me an upset stomach so that pretty much confirmed my suspicions. The chips were not great and the sopapillas were underfried, not fluffy, and cold. I'm just surprised. read more