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Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

3.7 (163 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Seafood, Desserts
Open • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating

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Pollo Loco
Neha P.

Literally so good. I've been here a few times and every time the service and food was amazing. We were waited on within 2 mins of sitting down and everything came out so fast. You'd think it wouldn't be hot or good with how fast it was brought out but you're wrong!! Food comes out hot and delicious. Everything is customizable (with exceptions) and worth every penny.

Taco Salad with beans
Katie E.

Monterrey was just okay. There's not a ton a veggie options and the few that they have didn't sound very appetizing. My meal was just okay, not that great. There's better Mexican restaurants in atlanta.

Piña Colada Monster
Tyler B.

Best Mexican I've Ever Had!!!!! Do not let the outside appearance fool you, as the best kept secrets are behind hidden walls. Absolutely the best hospitality and authentic Mexican Food on Buford Hwy! The prices for the drinks are without a doubt worth it- the picture I have of a piña colada is a "Monster" and was $11. The entree I chose (burrito/enchilada/beans/rice) $9.95- with complimentary chips and homemade salsa. Food is fresh and chips are always warm. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!

carne asada Tacos (Tah-Kohs)
Grace L.

Very good bang for your buck for these tacos. Came with complimentary chips and salsa (pretty spicy) and a whole arrangement of cilantro, onion, and salsa for the tacos. I didn't get a drink and the total ended up being $12. The carne asada was very standard and the service was amazing. We sat outside and it was alright, there was some noise from the street as it's right in Buford highway.

Lina A.

So I UberEats an order tonight, the entire order was a mess. I called and the person that answered said to me he was the manager and that I needed THEIR address in order to check my order. I was in my car and couldn't find their address but I asked him to check my oder with my name, my phone number or my address he said he had over 50 orders and he couldn't check my order to give me a refund, he hung off on me, I called again and he hung off again. so I had to drive all the way to the restaurant where my husband got the refund of $15 for a horrible cooked quesadilla and an even worst burrito. My name was the first one on their computer that "the manager" was unable to get without me telling them their own address on my two phone calls. Plus all 4 workers inside the restaurant weren't wearing face mask.

neon sign on brick building

Great place! Upon arrival the quaint authentic look let me know that this was going to be good. It smelled great walking to our self seat booth. The server was warm and polite. The starter was the fresh guacamole that looked so good on the front of the menu. What a great selection! This guac was one of the best that I have had in a while. Then came the fajitas. The fragrant parade of smoke that so perfectly sizzled over my fajitas was the best part until I tasted them. It felt like home! Seasoned to perfection and cooked perfectly :D the shrimp was the favorite protein. I can see myself ordering shrimp fajitas next time I visit because I will definitely be back! I highly recommend this place.

Menu (4 of 4). Back page.
Daniel B.

I believe this is the original location of Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, a chain with over 80 locations, mostly in the Southeast (Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina). This is a popular place in an old standalone building with an unassuming storefront. Located on Buford Highway just inside the perimeter (I-285), this restaurant features authentic Mexican food, live music (on occasion), TVs, a festive atmosphere, and an outdoor patio. It's been around since the 70s. They've got all the standard Mexican (and Tex-Mex) fare -- chips and dip, tacos, burritos, fajitas, quesadillas, tamales, taquitos, tostadas, chalupas, chiles rellenos, tostaguacs, tortas, soups, etc. They also have meat, seafood, and various entrees plus those popular combo plates. At lunch, combos are $4.80 to $8.00 each. At dinner, they're mostly $7.00 to $7.50 each. You can expect to spend less than $10.00 each for most items. Affordable pricing. Weekend specials include birria (goat meat or mutton) tacos and stew, lengua (tongue), menudo (spicy soup made with tripe), and shrimp soup. Birria and menudo are available Sunday only. I tried a few items and thought the food was OK to good. Here's what I had: * Cheese dip ($3.50) * Guacamole dip ($3.25) * Chicken fajitas ($10.75) - chicken with peppers, green onions, white onions, guacamole, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and tortillas * Molcajete ($14.99) - chicken, steak, sausage, shrimp, nopal, banana pepper, onions, cheese, salad, and tortillas * Horchata ($1.75, medium) - sweet Mexican rice drink The complimentary chips and salsa were good. The chips were middle of the road in terms of thickness and crispiness. The salsa was on the runnier side and mild in terms of spiciness. The cheese dip was A-OK. Creamy and velvety. The guac was terrific! Very fresh and chunky with large chunks of avocado along with chopped cilantro, tomato, and onion. I highly recommend the guac. The chicken fajitas were tasty, served sizzling on an iron skillet. Portion size was generous and the strips of chicken, along with the slices of green and red bell pepper, were nicely blackened. The onions were appetizingly caramelized. Meat quality was OK. The chicken was a bit dry, but lean. I really liked the side plate of Mexican rice, beans and cheese, and salad with tomato and sour cream. Delicious, especially the rice and beans. The molcajete is one of the more interesting items on the menu. "Molcajete" is the word for the Mexican version of the mortar and pestle. I think this dish is mostly about presentation. My molcajete consisted of a black stone mortar filled with various meats, a block of white cheese, and grilled onion, peppers, and nopal (green Mexican cactus). The cheese and veggies were very good, but the meat was sub-par. The chicken and steak were dried out (blackened and overcooked) and the sausage was overly seasoned (too salty and oily). Of course, it helped to eat the sausage with the warm foil-wrapped tortillas and rice. While the molcajete was impressive-looking, the food was just OK. I can see how this dish would be awesome though. If only the meats were better. The horchata was on par with other horchatas around town, which means yummy. If you'd like something sweet to drink with your meal, order one of these. Service was great. Orders were taken promptly and plates came out from the kitchen fast. Pay at the register. There's plenty of parking around the restaurant. TL;DR - Monterrey suffices for quick, cheap, authentic, hole-in-the-wall Mexican. There are, however, better options for Mexican food on Buford Highway (e.g. El Rey del Taco, El Taco Veloz, La Costilla).

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Amazing food and drinks. Service is always on point. Never had a bad meal here. Texas margaritas are a must!

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We come here almost weekly and have been coming to eat since we were kids! Margs are always strong and the food is always delicious!

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Food very Good! Service Excellent, Everybody so Friendly & welcoming! Will definitely come back! Ordered the Nachos Texaons Very Good

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Amazing food and drinks. Incredibly service and the portions were insanely huge. Can't wait to come back every week.

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Great fajaties n cold beer. Great fast service. Staff always friendly n courtesy. Ways good food. Beer always cold

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My family & I's favorite Mexican restaurant we love the food staff is amazing. The pricing is not expensive. Ambiance is good.

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Food is always Great. Service is always. As a Texan who is a Mexican food snob This is my go to spot for authentic Mexican food.

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Great food and drinks!! The margaritas will not disappoint you!!! I love coming here!!

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