Heads up: the address leads to their sister location thats literally around the corner at suite #1…read more "Hole in the wall" spot that brings fresh Mexican food to sw fl. Quick service like no other. I ordered and within not even a minute...boom! Dish was placed. I went with the reviews and had the pork...let's just say..im glad I followed those reviews. And the horchata....sheeeeeesh! Bar tender! Another around! Crispy chips. Two good salsa and again over fresh ingredients. Pro tip: save money and pay with cash. I would definitely come back.

Just hopped off the plane and we're headed toward Sanibel... and we're SO GLAD we stopped by this…read morecute little restaurant. We had the pork/pastor tacos, and the beef tacos, along with the chips and queso. I ordered my pork tacos with grilled pineapple and avocado. They were so delicious! The meat was so juicy! The glass coke bottles were a nice touch too. We'd make a point to stop by again! Expect tight quarters, but really sweet staff! Easy parking too.

The best Mexican food around! The food never disappoints, we bring all of our friends here. The…read morequeso blanco is a 10. Steak quesadilla is my go to and my fiancé loves the chicken enchiladas. Service is fast and friendly. Love this place!

plenty of seating, quick service, excellent food, awesome server!…read more we will definitely be back again!

This was my first time trying to El Sabor De puebla & it won't be my last. We came in a Tuesday…read morenight and the place was packed- we got seated in less than 10 minutes by Mr. Robert himself. Parking was easy and the atmosphere was electric. When Mr.Roberto greeted us it truly felt like he was welcoming us into his home. We were seated and I ordered a lime house margarita and the jalapeño queso to start. The margarita blew me out of the water. It was so delicious I had to stop myself from getting another one (maybe on the weekend hehehe) the queso came out warm and Cheesey just how you want it! They give chips and salsa to start. Three types in a bottle and a pico type in a container. This is wonderful for me because I am a little baby when it comes to spice so I enjoyed the flavorful mild (green) while my boyfriend was a fan of the dark red really spicy one! For our mains we both got tacos he got the carne asada soft shell taco combo which came with three and I got the taco supreme which came with 2 mine were hard shell with a layer of cheese and then a soft shell. I really appreciate how they use shredded cheese on the tacos I got- it was very authentic and reminded me of actual Mexican food from Mexico and not this east coast Mexican food I can't seem to get away from in FL! We finished off the night with the flaun which was creamy and the perfect way to end this feast. We had to go boxes when we left and a beautiful heartfelt conversation with Mr.Roberto. He was full of pride, kindness, and personality. He made sure to visit every table and the atmosphere made me never want to do a to go order because then you'd be missing out of all the immaculate vibes. I can't wait to go back!

This place is clearly an authentic restaurant. When I walked in on a Sunday afternoon, it was…read morefilled with people speaking Spanish and enjoying their food. I went with a selection of tacos - asada, chorizo and pollo. The chorizo was my favorite. They make their own salsa in three levels of spice. My favorite was the mild. It was creamy and flavorful. I also had an hankering for dessert so I tried the flan. It was probably better than the meal itself! It wasn't too sweet but it was rich and delicious - don't miss it if you're coming here.

As a lot of people mentioned, the place wasn't very busy, but it is HUGE!!!…read more Seated and served promptly. Had meat enchiladas and nachos. Both were hot and great! Chips are served hot as well. Nothing fancy, but decent food for the price. We will be back!

Service was incredibly slow although the restaurant was almost empty. We had to stand up and look…read morefor the waitress for the check because she never checked on us. Food tasted stale, flavorless and rubbery. It's pretty impressive to mess up arroz and frijoles. Ambience was okay I guess. The same as any other restaurant. I will say the cup with the corn and cheese inside was delicious, as well as the guacamole and chips. Other than that this restaurant is not it

If you're looking for authentic Mexican food with waterfront dining, Monarca's is a must. The…read moreatmosphere was cozy and welcoming, the decor was absolutely on fleek, and the service was fast. We ordered a margarita and a steak chimichanga and both were fantastic. I love the way the alcohol for the margarita was clipped to the side of the drink and you poured it on yourself ... fun little twist. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Such a great spot to unwind, relax, enjoy the view and have an amazing meal. We'll definitely be back. After dinner, take a sunset Tiki boat ride with Cruisin' Tikis (need reservations for this). What a fun night!

The wife and I dined at Monarca's for an early evening dinner. We sat on the covered patio, next to…read morethe canal, which was nice. The servers were all friendly and nice. But the food is really awful. The steak fajitas were bland, and the peppers and onions were soggy, and covered in a ridiculous amount of oil. The crispy beef tacos, were bland and all fell apart when they were picked up. The red and white sangria tasted like nothing but water. Never ever dining here again.

Visited here with my work family. The service was excellent. They sat us and within seconds…read morebrought some delicious chips and salsa. I loved how they serve the salsa in bottles and individual plates so you pour your own. The menu is very extensive. I chose a vegetarian dish, it was delicious and pretty big. The margaritas are served in large glasses but I did not like it. The restaurant inside is nice with large comfortable tables.

My family just dined ar El Tarasco and it was a wonderful experience. We were promptly greeted and…read moreseated. We were provided with warm chips and salsa and our drink order was taken very quickly. The food was excellent, the service was efficient and polite. All in all, it was a wonderful experience.

Went to Iguana Mia's recently and the Bartender Lory was excellent. Her service went above and…read morebeyond. The food was also delicious. We will be back soon. Thank you Lory Lin & Jim Miller

We are from out of town and we loved it here! The portions were sizable, the prices were very fair,…read moreand the servers made us feel like we were family. I got the taco salad and it was delicious. They also give you a lot of chips and salsa as a free appetizer. Everything was kept clean and it was a fun festive atmosphere. They have indoor and outdoor seating available, and the specials that they run throughout the week are super good deals (like the happy hour margarita special, $2!). Would definitely come back here!

This restaurant quickly became our go-to dinner spot. We found El Local on Yelp about a month ago…read moreand decided to try it out. It was a very busy Friday night, but the service was fantastic. Every server and team member was engaged with the tables, with more than one server checking on us (and others). They were also great at making recommendations for our food, since we had never eaten there. I forgot to take pictures but we've been back 3 times since! The food has been fantastic! Fresh herbs, tender meat, flavorful ingredients and everything we've had has been great. Previously we tried gorditas (soooo good), enchiladas and two kinds of burritos. This time, we chose quesabirria and shredded beef enchiladas. Both were fantastic! Even more, the drinks are incredible. The bartender has made a few different drinks, including margaritas and mojitos and they're never too sweet, just refreshing and delicious. The vibe of the restaurant is very easy going, fun (with some Latin music on) and relaxing environment. It's been very clean on each visit as well. Can't wait to go back!

The hype is real! After reading all the reviews and seeing all the yummy pics, we decided to stop…read morein and try it for ourselves. We came on a Saturday around 5 and it was busy, we were told there would be almost an hour wait on the food and there wasn't a table available so we sat at the bar. It was worth it. I had met the bartender at an event before and was pleasantly surprised to see him behind the bar but he was working his magic and the drinks coming out looks beautiful. He took great care of us. We ordered flautas and a torta, the food came out in 20 minutes and it was soo delicious. The food felt and tasted so authentic. The space is not small but not big and it's def unique but festive and cool. We tried visiting again on Thursday for dinner but this time there was a line outside, we need to time this better but worth it.

The restaurant was pretty busy when we arrived, but they were able to seat us quickly, which was a…read morepleasant surprise. Our waitress was very prompt upon seating and followed up multiple times during our dining experience which we appreciated. My wife ordered nachos supreme, and I ordered the special 3 which consisted of a burrito, beef taco and enchilada. My dish also included beans and rice. My wife and I both enjoyed our food very much and we both felt it was one of the best Mexican restaurants we've been to in quite some time. We have no complaints about the service, food or the resturant and would recommend this restaurant to anyone who has a hankering for Mexican food.

Just Great all around , prices might be a little high But Food is Delicious , service. The staff…read moreis so great in all aspect.

Great food and service. The chips, salsa, queso, and guacamole are fantastic. Looking forward to…read morecoming back soon.

Excellent food with a nice range of different entrees to choose from. The employees are all…read morefriendly, welcoming, and give it their all to make your visit a satisfying and enjoyable experience. My Barbacoa Beef Burrito was delicious and my Mango Margarita was very refreshing and enjoyable after a 12 mile bicycle ride on a sunny March day. It's located past the main hub of Sanible along the road to Captiva and only a "stone's throw" from J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, (which should definitely be on your list to visit, btw). It's an open air room concept with a small bar area, and plenty of booths and tables to accommodate small or large parties. However even so, the noise level is not bad. It's quite enjoyable and I recommend you check them out.