Monarca Bar & Grill
Monarca Bar & Grill
Fajita Pablanos beans and sides
a tray of food
a glass of gin and a bottle of gin
two cocktails on the bar
Margarita flight. (Left to right- House, watermelon, strawberry, sangria)
Full Bar
Enchiladas
oranges, limes, and sugar skulls
the front of the restaurant
the interior of the restaurant
the interior of the restaurant
food
outside
Blue Curacao, Swirl and Mango Margaria
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
food, burgers
Dine in area
drink, sushi and sashimi
Queso blanco (go for the original instead)
Beef fajita nachos
Authentic Mexican Food
Melissa D.
May 24, 2024
Ordered the beef fajitas enchiladas and mixed chicken/ beef fajitas for 1 with refried and charro beans - no rice via DoorDash. Didnt get the refried beans and still got the rice, whatever, I guess I could have looked past that if the food was actually good...nothing but the chicken was decent, the beef fajitas had no flavor except for a char taste and it was so chewy I spit out my first bite and even tried a different piece to give benefit of the doubt but it was still just not good, the charro beans appeared to have flavor from cilantro and bacon yet tasted no salt, no spice and not even a freshness from the cilantro-it was just super bland as the rice that I didnt order also tasted just blah, the fajita beef enchiladas my husband had were the same, bland, not enough gravy just a major disappointment overall! The salsa had some heat, but again not much flavor and the onions were so chunky cut it was like they puréed the rest of the ingredients and then through them in making it a very strange consistency...like a hot sauce soup with chopped onions, not ideal. I was really hoping to like this place as it's close by but we will definitely not return, $38 for 2 entrees may have been an affordable price on DD (with tip) for great food howevever I felt it was a waste of money for such bland, not tasty and no flavor basic and commonly ordered dishes.
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Montgomery B.
Jul 3, 2023
If I could give this place more stars I would! What a great place! The food was amazing! The queso was on point! I also got a margarita flight, which was the best decision! There were like 10 different flavors to choose from, and the waiter was very knowledgeable on the ingredients and options. I was very impressed. I couldn't finish two of them because I personally though they were too sweet, nothing wrong with them at all. But they offered me a regular house one in place of the ones I didn't like, I didn't even ask. That's what I call amazing customer service! The building was BUSY! Even so, it was the most attentive service I've received in a long time! The staff was super nice! We've already made plans to go back this weekend.
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Jamie S.
Dec 19, 2023
Consistently good food! I love the street tacos and my family loves to order the family fajita pack to go. It is so affordable for our family of 4, and everything is always hot and fresh by the time we get home. Their tortillas are homemade and so good! We love their chips and queso and their red and green salsas, too! When we do dine in, the service is always so friendly!
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Brett N.
May 29, 2022
Why 4 stars? Because this is, YET ANOTHER, solid Tex-Max option nearby. --- --- ---I write it every time, but I don't understand how the local economics work that there are 4,000 restaurants exactly like Monarca in Houston. But it's close to the house and had good ratings, so I had to try it.I always go for the fajitas, and these were an enjoyable rendition. When my wife got home with the to-go order, I'll be honest: they did not *look* good. But the taste was much better than the visual.The rice and beans were excellent. The chips and queso were fine. And lastly, we ordered churros for dessert, which were a nice way to finish the meal.There are a couple other spots we liked more than Monarca, so we probably won't rush back, but they delivered an enjoyable cheat day meal.
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Amanda G.
Apr 30, 2023
Love this homey Mexican restaurant! Small family owned business with caring staff and great margaritas! My favorite dish was the shredded chicken sour cream enchiladas! Perfect blend of flavor and creamy. Definitely coming back to try more items!
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Don L.
Apr 7, 2023
Great steaming hot Tex-Mex at a reasonable price. Lunch menu is very good. Fajita meat dishes are excellent. Quest is smooth and delicious. Our new favorite!
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Courtney T.
Jan 16, 2023
We have been here many times in the past 6 months because it is close by. We've always had terrific service! We've tried many things on the menu. The street tacos are delicious. Our favorite thing so far are the Crema fajitas. So good! We do think that charging for extra tortillas is a little bit much and not comparable to other Mexican restaurants. I've had one order that I got as a carry out that I didn't like as much as some other restaurants. It was the Summer plate.
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David B.
Sep 19, 2022
Great restaurant with really good food and excellent service. The Queso flameado is awesome and they have a great presentation when they flame the dish prior to bringing it to the table. The ribeye was also very good and so were the grilled shrimp. Lots of good options and very reasonably priced.
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Brittany B.
Mar 29, 2024
This spot is THE fajita go to. Spoiler alert: this review is pretty much dedicated to bomb fajitas! Prior to the rebrand these folks had the best fajita prices in town, not to mention sufficient portions and combo options. Today their prices remain competitive. I truly hope they stay that way, knowing this spot stays packed and the surrounding area is growing. I highly recommend starting with the queso if queso is your thing (it's offered in the fajita special)! They now offer queso blanco and after trying both, I'd suggest sticking to the original (it's richer in flavor). Fajitas poblanos were a treat, but you cannot go wrong with the traditional beef or chicken! Dine in or takeout-get the fajitas!
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Amanda B.
Jun 2, 2024
My sisters and I have been going to this restaurant for four years. My sister had an issue two years ago with the server, adding a tip on her credit card when she tipped in cash. Now they're doing it when my other sister pays with her card and tips in cash and they write in an additional tip to be charged to her credit card! We will not be back to this restaurant. These people are thieves!
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