So we went to a birthday party for my friends daughters birthday. To make a long story short we…read morewere rushed practically out the door when it came down for her daughter to open up her presents they said they would just put them in the bag and she can open them up at their house because they are on a time frame and they need to get ready for the next party for there establishment I felt like that was unacceptable because they were booking back to back parties and not giving them enough time to feel special and for what they paid for!!!

I attended a birthday party here in January. The owner was close by and very attentive. What a…read moregreat idea to have multiple rooms of fun for a kids of different ages. Plus the cameras and food area was nice and clean. I'm definitely looking forward to planning a party there soon.

We had the pleasure of booking our wedding at the Grand Monarch, and it was absolutely beautiful!…read moreThe entire process was so smooth and stress-free. Rosemary was incredibly helpful, going above and beyond to ensure we had everything we wanted. Jen, our wedding coordinator, was phenomenal! She had an amazing personality and knew exactly what to do and when to do it. She also offered fantastic ideas that helped bring our vision to life. Our friends and family had an amazing time, and everyone had nothing but positive things to say. We chose to do everything in-house, and it was so easy to share my ideas and preferences with the team and watch them come to life -- from the décor to the food, the bar & the cake! If you're debating, stop and book here! We have zero regrets. 10000000/10, highly recommend! Thank you to all the staff who made our day so special! Rosemary, Jen, Padro & Laz! You guys are amazing. I look forward to the next event with you guys!

Warning to Anyone Considering Grand Monarch, DJ Johnny, or Coordinator Andrea…read more As a professional choreographer with years of experience at weddings, Quinceañeras, Sweet 16s, and large-scale productions, I have never experienced the level of unprofessionalism, aggression, and incompetence I witnessed at Grand Monarch with DJ Johnny and event coordinator Andrea. My role was clear: prepare a court of teens, many who had never danced before, and guide them through months of practice leading up to the event. The family specifically hired me for day-of support, which is standard practice. After the family dances, the teens changed outfits. We then went outside for a quick rehearsal and huddle (5 minutes) absolutely necessary because the ballroom was shockingly small, poorly designed, and blocked by pillars. The kids needed formation adjustments before going in front of hundreds of guests. Instead of letting this essential step happen, Johnny and Andrea stormed over, yelling at me and the teens. Not a polite reminder, full-on aggressive shouting, interrupting instruction, and even trying to silence me in front of the kids. The result? The teens were discouraged, anxious, and rattled. Parents were disgusted, watching their kids be yelled at during what should have been a proud, exciting moment. The energy went from positive to toxic in seconds. To make matters worse: 1. DJ Johnny played the music before the kids were even set up. A rookie mistake he has apparently made at other events too. 2. Andrea never provided a real timeline. She contacted me only the day before and handed me a "timeline" the day of. Zero coordination. 3. No apology was ever given, not to me, not to the teens, not to the parents. Professionals handle pressure differently. Here's a couple tips from a real professional to you both: 1. You address the choreographer directly and privately, not scream in front of kids. 2. You consult the client, the person who paid us both. 3. You give a respectful heads-up. You don't scream at children mid-rehearsal. They can try to say, "We were keeping schedule." False. Dozens of professional ways exist to do that without aggression. "We had no choice." Wrong. They could have waited 60 seconds, gone to the client, or spoken to me calmly. They cause more of a distraction and a more delayed event because this altercation. "The choreographer delayed the event." False. A quick run-through is standard and was required due to the venue's design and Andrea's late timeline. "Communication was clear." False. Nothing was provided until the last second and DJ provided no expectations. Grand Monarch should be ashamed to be represented by such toxic, careless staff. Johnny's Neanderthal behavior was aggressive and reckless, especially from some who fancies himself as a JW. Andrea was complicit. For families spending thousands on milestone events: don't risk your once-in-a-lifetime celebration with vendors who yell at kids, screw up music cues, and create chaos instead of memories. This was not just poor service, this was sabotage of an important family moment. Shout out to the kids who pulled it together at the very ends despite feeling anger and frustration for how they were treated.

Had my sons 2nd birthday party there, it went well. They do not provide much except for a few…read morearcade games, couple jumping castles and toddler toys. I asked for an extra table and chairs and the employee told me the chairs were broken and they had no more tables. She accidentally threw away some of my snacks that went with another snack I had for the party. Overall, it was ok.

This was the PERFECT place for a kid's birthday party!!! There were two bounce houses, a small ball…read morepit, and video games. They also had a few small slides, a seesaw, and a playhouse. It's a private venue, so there weren't any strangers mingling with party guests. I liked how there was a separate room where the food was served. There was also a large refrigerator in the food area. In the party area, there were plenty of tables and chairs for the adults to sit back and relax while keeping an eye on the kids. This was my first time attending a birthday party here and it was absolutely enjoyable. There was PLENTY of fun things for the kids to do. I'm now considering having my daughter's birthday party here!!

wish i didn't have to pay a underage bartender and have him leave early if i paid in full and then…read morehave to sweep 2-3 times again bc security is throwing all the crumbs on the floor.

Had such an amazing experience! Definitely recommend this center for all my events! They made the…read morewhole process so easy

Great pork chops! Trivia on Wednesday night. The rustic ambiance evokes western movies.read more

We went Friday 2/27 , the special was shrimp étouffée , came out barely warm and tasted like…read moreuncooked flour. Seafood gumbo was very good , appetizers gator bites with gravy and fried pickles both were good. They were busy but not to capacity. But 1.50 hrs for entrees to arrive was too long to wait for a 5 out of 10 meal. Old hotel charm was nice. Will return for 2nd chance.

Awesome place to relax and enjoy some Live Music...... Great atmosphere and people !!!…read moreTry to catch Nick Zamora on a cool starry night!! Great times

I really want to post a bad review just to keep it the way it is....this is the coolest place ever…read more I'm just scared it will become less local, and lose its vibe, think the friendly spot in San Antonio, before it became what it is now. Friendly staff, never overcrowded, great beer and wonderful events. I get it, they want more crowds and more publicity. Just please don't lose the hometown vibe!

Been here in the past a couple of times and it wasn't a pretty stay. There were a lot of issues…read morethat kept happening that I had gotten feed up and decided to leave. Recently I decided to give it another shot cause the pay here for every night isn't all so bad. And all I can say is that they are improving alot of things, the rooms aren't messy they are cleaned when walking in the outside is looking way better then it did before. I would recommend el mio if you need a night off the streets or just somewhere to relax for a bit.

I wouldn't recommend this motel unless you are very desperate for a room. I checked in and had…read morepayed 3 nights in advance but ended up checking out early. First off the owner or manager whoever he is, is very rude. He threw the key on the counter which bothered me but I was tired so I ignored it. Rules are no visitors allowed at the hotel so if you want to have someone over you have to go somewhere else. Only 2 guests per room and no pets. As I'm heading to my room the managers wife stops me and tells me to move my car to a different parking space because that's her spot even though there was no sign there to let the customers know not to park there. I walked in the room and tripped on an extension cord they have spread across the carpet that connects to the TV and lamp which happens to be the only plug in the room. The main light to the room didn't work. The mini fridge had beer and leftover food from previous guests. When I turned on tv an adult channel was on and the rest of the channels didn't work unless you switch a button on the back of the TV. They must have a lazy housekeeper because the room was overall muddy. The lock to the room doesn't lock properly from the outside so when leaving you have to mess with the knob to lock the room. I was going to lay on the bed and noticed 2 huge bugs hanging from the bedspread. Guy at the front desk refunded me for the unused days but gave me many dirty looks.

This is a great place to stay. I travel a lot and stay in three star hotels all over the nation…read more The mobile home I stayed in is very nice, new and clean. The ladies that own the property are very nice and very helpful. I can't say enough good. I was really pleasantly surprised to find such a great place. Thank you, Shawn Lillis Edmond, Ok