Food was delicious and the service was fast. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. The staff was welcoming. Lots of bright signs but kind of dark and intimate in the dining area. read more

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - Monterrey Queadilla - Mexican Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

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I wanted to love this place so bad because they were open late at a time when I needed Mexican food real bad but I was slightly disappointed. My drink order was wrong, salt on the rim even though I asked for a plain margarita with no salt, no sugar. Once a drink order is wrong, that pretty much ruins the whole meal for me. The birria tacos were good, but didn't have a lot of meat. I expected more when they cost $16 for 3. Food was plated sloppy. Ordered Arnold palmer and the cup was dirty. Also got an enchilada/taco combo and it was a lot of food. Probably the best part of the meal. Maybe I would return out of desperation but won't be my first choice. read more

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I typically love this restaurant. My family & I go often and we've never had an issue. Tonight we went and had terrible service. Our server was not attentive, he spilled food on one of my family members when placing the plate down. I was mid conversation and he came to the table and interrupted me mid sentence to take our order. We had 6 people exactly and a baby. He counted the baby as a 7th person and added automatic gratuity... Seriously? Absolutely ridiculous. Will not be coming back to this restaurant. read more

I've been disappointed too many times now that I am finally giving this restaurant a bad review. Their tamales are the worst - tiny, undercooked, we constantly get terrible tamales when we order take out. My son really wanted tamales so I ordered take out again. I was charged double - they are now $12.95 for 3. I wouldn't complain if they were a decent normal size, but I've had it. I will never go to this restaurant again. Found many other delicious Mexican restaurants in Monroe. Don't waste your time & money on this place. Manager is rude as well. He doesn't care if you complain about anything. read more

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I have the taco salad. It is amazing. It was fresh hot. It had so much flavor way more than enough serving for one person.

This restaurant was up to my standards. I loved the lighting and dining area. The waitress and staff were very attentive and looked out for us by asking how everything was going and were extremely friendly. I had ordered the Pollo con crema since it is always so good and I loved it. My partner ordered the shrimp platter which was a bit spicy. Definitely would go back again! read more

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - Spicy shrimp and pollo con crema - Mexican Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

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Not a good value. Average food at above average prices. The salsa seemed to come from a can.

Monterrey in Monroe has been a favorite for my family for several years. We have gotten a variety of dishes from them, but tend to stick to our favorites. My mom, sister, and I all love the Monterrey cheesesteak burrito, which is filled with steak and grilled onions and peppers and smothered in cheese. My dad always gets the enchiladas and my brother tends to get taquitos. I did try the steak fajitas this time which also met my expectations. The portions are always huge and combined with the complimentary chips and salsa, we always all have leftovers. One of the best Mexican restaurants in Union county for sure! read more

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I've not given 5 stars this summer 'til now. Nothing was wrong - everything right. The chips were thin, the salsa was not too spicy, the guacamole was perfect to me, (I lived in Texas 8 years) but my son said it was a little too spicy. I notice he ate it anyway. He had a chicken dish and could not finish it. he is 6'3" and usually finishes every scrap. My nachos with shrimp was off the charts good. They were bathed in a slightly spicy cheese sauce; the shrimp were pan friend not boiled which improved the flavor. My son had a beer, on draft and I had half and half tea. Service was seamless even though there were many diners. The parking lot is large enough. The air conditioning was not too cool. I can't imagine why this place is not lauded more! read more

Food was great, service was on point and atmosphere was awesome. Great margaritas too!

Amazing every single time. Quick service, food is always quick and fresh. Our go-to Mexican restaurant in town

Food was good Service was good Ambiance was good. They gave plenty of food. It cost more than what I wanted to spend but it was good.

ok, you walk in.... Great service from the second your in the front door. I can comliment the team enough. The food is brought out quick, the staff works together bother front and back of house and till the end you will be full and happy. What a great environment, just wish it was a little cheaper and would come out more. read more

This is one of the best Mexican places I've ever ate at! We walked in and were seated in a timely manner. The food came out FAST! the salsa was great and no too spicy, cheese dip too! I got the steak burrito it was the best one I've ever had. The salad with guacamole and pico was delish & the rice was really good too! The waiter was really nice and tended to us really well. The atmosphere is nice. We went at lunch but they have a huge bar & im sure it gets put to good use! read more

Good food, fresh and hot, and perfect questions and chips. The chicken nachos are the best!

Updated Again: So as I stated, I thought Christina was the absolute BEST waitress they had, but Elizabeth is sure on top of her game! Thank you for the wonderful experience! Updated Review: Christina is the absolute BEST waitress we have had! Thanks for the Great Service! : ) She was EXTREMELY attentive throughout. Since my last review, we did have a bad experience with not getting drinks until the middle of our meal (had to ask the hostess as not to embarrass him and she made it a bigger deal than it needed to be!), but our waiter was new so we can overlook this now, looking back. Previous, 5 Star Review: Really great food and always wonderful service! Owner is sooo so nice! I order my food with a few requests (I'm very picky) and they are always extremely accommodating! We have never once had poor service. If I could make one suggestion.... the margaritas could be stronger for the price... FYI for the owner: We would always order Lime Margaritas... I feel there is too much lime flavoring and not enough alcohol. This was last year though (we stopped ordering them due to this fact). read more

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

Overall decent Mexican Food, with a good atmosphere. Place is always busy and lively. Good alternative for the family.

Not really sure why this place is not a five star location. I have been over 10 times now at all different times of the day with a few different couples and never once have a heard a bad review. Either way the service there is great and you can tell they work together. We are newly from jax fl and we loved salsas there and were very happy to have found Monterreys. All around a great Mexican restaurant! read more

By far my FAVORITE place to eat. Energetic atmosphere. Staff is always friendly and eager to assist you with any needs. The food is always wonderful. I can go with my family or eat alone and I'm never disappointed! read more

I don't know if it's the crowds or supply chain issues or both and more, but Monterrey just isn't as good as it used to be. The beef in my enchilada and burrito was minimal and dry. The sauces were skimpy and not very flavorful. The cheese was bland and didn't melt. On the other hand, the chips were fresh and tasty, as was the salsa. Despite the Friday night crowd, our service was able to check in quickly here and there. read more

5 Stars goes to Iris! Great service and she was very attentive. As far as the changes to the Taco Salad... I didn't care for them so much : / everything thing else was good, only advice would be to "the sauce guy" in order to save money/ not waste sauces, maybe just bring only 1 hot (orange) sauce to a small table instead of a whole plate in the future.. read more

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

Yummy delicious Mexican restaurant we found in Monroe, definitely we will be coming back, and looks nicely decorated inside read more

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This place never fails to impress me. Food comes out really quick, the staff is friendly and it is a family friendly atmosphere. Their menu is loaded with just about anything that you can be in the mood for if you have a hankering for Mexican. read more

Best mexican restaurant ever. Always my go-to when I want to go out to eat. The food is always bomb

Food was pretty good. I'd say above average. However, the service was incredible! Our server was so helpful and kind, and we were served our food and drinks within 5 minutes minutes of ordering. Would recommend solely for the service and the atmosphere. read more

From the moment that Laura greets you at the door you know you are in for a special treat. This new restaurant takes the place of the old one across the street. Testament to the loyal customers like us who eat here several times a month! The food is fresh, Flor is our regular server, her husband is the head chef! We love all the food and will keep coming back. Mucho Gracias amigo's read more

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - The bar area is our favorite! - Mexican Near Me - Monroe, North Carolina

Needed a drink (or 3) after meeting my boyfriends family, so we stopped in for margs. We ended up taking a look at the menu and getting food to go along with our drinks. I was not disappointed! I was most impressed by the selection on the menu. There was so much to choose from (there are 5 different cheese dips) It was great! The food came out fast and our waiter was super friendly and on point with his service. The food here isn't the most authentic that I have as but it's pretty dang close. The atmosphere is great and there's plenty of seating and room. It was more on the expensive side for mexican food but I will be coming back when in the area and in need of a large margarita and a quick bite to eat. Great find! read more

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First time coming here and I'm impressed. We found our favorite little Mexican restaurant. Got our order right the first time, didn't have to ask for anything! Great service and amazing cheese enchiladas and crunchy tacos!! Can't wait to go back! read more

Went here the other night this place is amazing minus making a skinny margarita way too sweet lots of sugar but the food was great if you want good Mexican food the only thing I dislike was the food quality the steak was very low grade meat super chewy and fatty. Overall not bad read more

Fast friendly service and the food was excellent. Very nice place. I would highly recommend this place.

The birra tacos were hella limey le falto sabor a todo. The rice and beans were okay. I've tried other dishes from them like the carne asada I'll give it like a 5.6 read more

Awesome place good food Worth the trip Chimichangas or Fajitas friendly staff. Family friendly read more

Although we've been here numerous times and this is my husbands favorite Mexican restaurant, this is actually my first review of it. They have wonderful food, great staff, and each time that we've been here, the service has been very good and their margaritas have been great. They only give you one option of salsa when you're seated. It's a standard salsa - not spicy at all but it's actually pretty tasty. Their chips are a little thicker than I prefer and are still good - I actually prefer and LOVE thinner chips like the ones that Chili's offers. My favorite combination platter is #17- one chile relleno, one taco, and one chalupa. As for decor, it's very neat and clean and they have a beautiful bar! read more

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The 3 stars is for the great service. Top marks to the servers and host. As for the food... The food here is what I'd describe as Texmex - very bland, no spice at all. About as tasty and spicy as I would expect from a Taco Bell. Bleh. read more

My absolute FAVORITE Mexican restaurant! The employees are all so nice and understanding. The food is beyond amazing. The drinks are amazing as well! Hands down the best place to eat Mexican food in Monroe. They never disappoint!! read more

If you have never had real Mexican food then this place is ok. If you know what real Mexican food is then stay away. It was horrible. The only reason I gave it 3 stars was for the service. If you want much better Mexican food go to Pageland. There is one there that is fantastic. read more

This is my favorite of the non-chain Mexican restaurants in Monroe. I'm not generally a huge fan of NC mex (way too much weird cheese sauce thing for this westerner) but they go a little lighter on it and you get more flavor from the food. The offer an actual vegetarian menu, for us dirty hippies, and a huge meat-filled menu for everyone else. Some dishes even incorporate bacon, which confused me but thrilled my partner! Their salsa is just the right amount of flavor and heat and they keep it coming. I don't need 6 kinds, if two are delicious! I have always had good service and the manager is always friendly and welcoming. I mentioned it was my first visit a few trips back and he offered a complimentary sample of their cheese dip, which I found to be a nice touch. It's hard to recommend one dish because I like many but their shrimp quesadilla is a winner and I'm told their chicken with bacon (forgot the name) is FANTASTIC. If you aren't sure what to order, get a margarita and nachos...you can't lose with that combo! read more

Ate there Friday for lunch Friday and now Saturday I've got the worst case of DIAHRREA gave 20% tip so not sure if the cook didn't wash hands or slipped me a Mickey ? I've eaten Mexican food all my life and have NOT had a problem til yesterday after I ate at restraunt I'll go to another place next time even TACO BELL is better read more

We go to Monterrey about once a week and find the atmosphere and the food charming and authentic. Service is usually speedy at lunch and they are always there quickly with free chips and salsa. I would reccomend Monterrey to anyone who likes reasonably priced authentic Mexican dishes! read more

All I wanted was for the hostess to tell someone behind the bar (or elsewhere) to bring me the drink I had ordered 35 minutes earlier (QUIETLY!) so that our waiter did not know what was going on (he was new) I didn't want to make him feel bad or get him in trouble.. Instead a BIG deal was made and she alerted the manager and discuss the entire situation right in front of him (Our Waiter!) trying to find out who our waiter was and explaining to management that I had asked! Uneccessary! The waiter had me point to what I had ordered on the menu, asked me 4 times what beer I wanted to drink, asked about our daughter's drink twice, took a plate from the table that we told him we were still using and still 35 minutes later the beer never arrived at the table! read more