4.3 – 37 reviews • Mexican restaurant
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Adam Vanwhy
This is the kind of place I was looking for during our mini vacation trip to NM. This is a perfect little mom and pop type of Mexican restaurant. On the outside it didn’t look too inviting except for the now serving beer signs they had lol. The inside was very clean and simple. They had wire racks of different cups and snacks plus a cooler full of sodas and different beers. When we visited they weren’t busy at all as we were the only sitting customers they had. Several people came in and picked up orders while we were there. The menu has a great variety and is all very well priced, especially for the account of food you receive. The waitresses were very polite, quick, and didn’t hover over you. We never received anything wrong, we didn’t have to wait for refills, everything was correct, hot and delicious. I only wish I lived closer so I could visit more often. If you’re in the area at any time of the day, and you’re hungry, definitely make sure this location is on your way.
… moreSeth Braun
Context: Road trip for caverns
Grabbed lunch here on the way out of town.
Read “it is always good and always quick.”
That was our experience.
Ordered a cheeseburger and barbacoa tacos.
Perfect burger
Perfect tacos
Unpretentious and tasty at a great price!
What more can you ask for?
Would recommend if you want to get a great lunch in a laid back restaurant l.
… moreJr
You are going to be full and they have semi truck parking
… moreBook ‘em Danno
Torta was good but they decided to add their own gratuity to the bill. I had already left a tip at the table. Went to pay and usually you would have to sign receipt but card was ran so you could not adjust tip or sign. Will not return!
… moreLawrence Campbell
Menudo is on point, best in town. Everywhere else has a weird taste, but Monarca is the best.
… moreGabryl Romero
The food is just not good, in my opinion. It has no flavor. It’s Mexican food but no Mexican soul. What killed me was their salsa. It’s Tabasco based and not real salsa, nor do they have different types like green or red. Not to mention, there was zero spice. I can’t recommend this place, especially when a family of 4 was over $70 bucks and the food was flavorless. Edit: 2/8/25 Your salsa is not homemade and comes directly from a bottle of Tabasco. I don’t doubt you buy fresh food, but it doesn’t change the fact that your food has no flavor. You make texmex for texans. This is New Mexico fyi.
… moreGerardo Gómez
I’m so grateful Monatca Express is open at 4:30 am , I stop by and pick up my lunch for the day on my way out to work , friendly service and so nice , and they Have Menudo on Friday and Saturday,
… moreDanny “Trey” Ryan
Great spot for authentic Mexican food. It’s always good and always quick. Great spot to stop on the way out of town for lunch.
… moreBictor Garcia
Opens at 4am and they have plenty of burritos to choose from to grab and go or take a seat and choose from their veriaty of authentic Mexican plates.
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