Monarca's Mexican Restaurant

Being in the middle of a strip makes for a pretty small seating area for this place, but it seems that they are working to add on the section next door to them and add booths and more seating. This will be valuable to them since NEA folks seem to flock to any Mexican joint.Service was pretty solid. Nothing over the top, but got the job done well. Nice, polite, kept the glasses topped off, and checked in often.Type of food is what has become the norm for "Mexican" food in NE Arkansas. Doesn't take much to appease the folks in this area.This isn't quite my type of food because its far to Americanized like 99% of the ones in Jonesboro, but its def better than the new one just up the road in Valley View.I think once they add more seating this place will stay pretty busy. I tried the ALAMBRE which was $12.99Chopped Steak, Chicken, Bacon, Poblano Peppers, Onions, and Cheese w/tortillas. Served with Rice and Beans.

Have only been once but was very impressed with the quality of the tacos. Though it was Taco Tuesday, the cook seemed to stuff the tacos instead of just filling them, which was great. While the chips tasted like chips, the sodas were well over-priced. Good thing I like water. I also had an enchilada but wasn't that impressed with it after eating the tacos. The salsa had a bit more kick than any of the other places in town, which is why I will be returning as often as possible for Taco Tuesdays.There seemed to be just two people working at the time, but the kept the water glass full, and checked back quite often to see if anything else was needed. I didn't really stay long enough to judge the ambiance as there were only two others eating during the whole time I was there, and they came and left well before I left.Texted my neighbor with three sons about the place, and she said they will definitely try it with my referral.