Monte Carlo Steak House

The Monte Carlo has been an Albuquerque institution for decades. Lunch time you can see the who's who of Albuquerque politics. Tucked away behind a walk in liquor store (no kidding ) is a throw back to the days of low lit, nip and tuck booths and a small bar serving up delicious steaks and all the fixins. Toss in some Greek touches and you have the Monte Carlo Steakhouse. We started with a Gin Martini straight up with three olives (not 2) and a rum and coke. Salads with Italian dressing started us off on the meal. My wife had the ribeye with a loaded baked potato and I had the NY Strip also with a loaded baked potato . Bam they were cooked as ordered and delicious. If you've never tried this neighborhood gem then you need to beat feet down to Central Avenue just west of the Central Avenue Bridge.

Everything I have there was very tasty. It's a little bit dark in there for me. There are a lot of cool things to look at on the walls. The servers were on point and very helpful. It's always pretty crowded. Get there early!

My brother lives in Albuquerque and he recommended this place. I had the Monique burger which is one of their specialties and it is one of the best Burgers ever.

Holy moly guacamole! I'm not going to beat around the bush. Go get a steak! Like, right now. I don't think over ever had a steak as heavenly as this one before. Normally, I like steak sauce and dip my beef in it. No sauce needed. The flavor explosion was phenomenal. And the French fries! So fresh upon delivery (the picture only has half the fries- I attacked first, then remembered the picture). Oh and our waitress was very awesome!

This was my first time here. My husband has visited here once before me. He wanted me to try it out. A classy restaurant with a chill vibes atmosphere. Loved it! A place that is attached to a liquor store, who knew that this place existed.Parking wasn't too bad, although we visited during the day time. Not sure what the parking situation would be in the evening. The restaurant has a dark ambiance inside, so beware because your eyes will need to get used to it. Greeted by friendly staff members and seated right away. We got there right after lunch time so there wasn't a wait at all. Our waitress was so nice and patient with us. Trying to make decisions on what to order. The menu isn't as elaborate as most places but I knew this place was known for their steaks. Looking over the menu, we decided on sharing a Rib Eye steak and a loaded baked potato with bacon and cheddar. Started with fried zucchini. Had a side salad with ranch. The food was good. I love how rich the flavor of the steak was. Cooked to your liking as well. It was definitely a big meal for us. I couldn't eat a steak by myself. But the portion is pretty big. We'll be back again for sure. This place was good. Thank you.

Monte Carlo is an old school Albuquerque Restaurant that still serves up some of the best steaks. I mixed it up on this visit and tried their steak fingers. They were some of the best I've had. The meat was tender and the batter was light and crispy. Always get their homecut fries as an option :)

Old school working man's steakhouse. Prices were reasonable, portions generous and the meat was cooked to our requested medium rare.

Arrived with coworker for early dinner (5 pm). No wait for a comfy booth. This place is a trip in the Time Machine back to the late 1960's/early 1970's. Don't come expecting five-star dining. Waxed cloth table cover and paper placemats on the tables. Walls covered in faded photos of Greek landmarks, local youth team sport sponsorships, Marilyn Monroe, taxidermy animal heads, promotional liquor/bar decor, bric-a-brac, and more. Feels like home. This is a comfortable place to get a reliable meal. My steak was flavorful and cooked to med-rare temperature. My coworker, who likes his steaks well-done, was pleased with the flavor and temperature (waitress suggested butterfly cut, and it was perfectly not dry). I added fried zucchini and cheesecake for dessert. The zucchini was hot and crispy. The cheesecake was chilled, creamy, mousse-like (not dense) and not overwhelmingly rich. Probably a no-bake recipe, but sometimes that is perfect after a steak. I've been here on work trips a couple years apart. Both meals were memorably comfortable. Next time I will skip the Greek Appetizer plate and start with zucchini and shrimp cocktail. I will also try the pork chop, because if they can get medium-rare and well-done right for the table, odds are that will be a proper pork chop. Hoping the next work trip isn't too far in the future.This place feels like and enduring reminder of local restauranteur who has committed to the community. And I LOVE that for Albuquerque!!

Good food! Very busy on a Tuesday night but service was good. They know what they are doing for sure.

Wow, what an excellent experience! If you have not dined here and love an old school classic steakhouse, head on over! The ambiance is a true portal to the past and is absolutely amazing. The food is fantastic and they make your steak just as you order it. Service is spectacular. We had the pleasure of having Stephanie as our server and she was the BEST! Thank you for making my boyfriends 50th birthday dinner perfection!