El Monumento

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: 9 hours ago

Review №2

Rating: 3

Food was pretty good overall...sort of like an American Chefs take on Mexican food. Thats the impression I got anyway. The restaurant is beautiful for sure. The server purposefully dodged questions about up charges which always upsets me. $90.00 for 2 sodas 2 entrees and 1 queso + tip wasnt really worth it for me.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 4

Very nice building, landscape, and views off of the deck. The drinks were very flavorful and had many neat options of different types. Cucumber/jalapeno was good. Loved the chips and most of the different salsas. The steak was cooked perfect, the chicken tacos were tasty. Everything was good. However, almost every dish was missing something and was blah on the Texmex season side. It seems odd that we salted everything. But were putting salsas or cream on food to give it something more. Our waitress was great with suggesting gluten and dairy free items for my wife. We would come back to try more items.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 2

I had high hopes for this place but was sorely disappointed. If you re in the mood for authentic Mexican, this is not the place. Typical items that you would expect to be included, such as salsa and chips, rice and beans, are all an up charge. We ordered fajitas for two but only received 4 very small street taco sized tortillas, so we had about half of our meat left and had to eat it plain since the waitress never came back around for us to ask for more tortillas. The flavor of the fajitas was underwhelming, there were not many vegetables, and the rice smelled, looked and tasted like uncle Ben s microwave rice. We ordered the salsa flight but our bowl of chips was half-filled with the broken tiny pieces you d find at the bottom of your chip bag, and since our waitress didn t come back around we weren t able to finish the salsa we paid extra for. Will not be returning.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 1

Used to be a great place!!! until the changed their menu pricing and service. Great place for drinks everything else is trash!

Date: a week ago

Review №6

Rating: 3

Dropped some popular menu items like street tacos and their namesake desert. Were asked if we wanted rice or beans with order but forgot to mention that it was a $5 up charge. Did refund us but definitely need to stop that practice.

Date: a week ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Finally stopped by for a nice early dinner and they did not disappoint! Very friendly host and wait staff. The food is a good, filling, texmex spread. Definitely coming back here!

Date: a week ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

I enjoyed the atmosphere and the friendly staff. The food was great and was about the price I expect for a sit down meal at a place thats trying.

Date: a week ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Love it here

Date: a week ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

We ordered enchiladas. We asked for queso on the chicken and red on the rest. We get our order and it s plain enchiladas with no beans and rice and the sauces on the side? We just add them and don t say anything. We get our bill and they charged us $8 for the sauces. We are like, what? We ask our waiter and he said yes, if you order more than one sauce, you get charged an additional fee. We stopped serving beans and rice to reduce our food costs. Sorry, I should have told you these things. They charge for the chips and salsa as well. If you re not going to serve it like 99% of restaurants do, at least offer it below on the menu with the additional charge. I guess they forgot to charge us for their servers and hostess salaries, so I guess it could have been worse. We won t be back.

Date: a week ago

Review №12

Rating: 1

Ordered the beef fajitas to go last night (09/21) and my first bite I had to reel in a 12 + inch strand of hair out of my mouth. On top of that the veggies were extremely soggy. I m sure they would have taken care of us had we been dining in, but this take out experience definitely left a bad taste in my mouth.

Date: a week ago

Review №13

Rating: 3

Nice place, tasty food, but please bring sweet potato fries back!

Date: a week ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Awesome food, excellent service. The chips are made there, very good. Take family or significant other I did. Latino.

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

What a fabulous restaurant! Every little architectural detail has been thought of so this building will really impress you. Some of the coolest things are the clerestory lighting and another really cool thing is the overhang on the back deck has light coming down from above also. I think the architecture is the coolest part of the experience but the food is amazing too. It is basically upper end Mexican food and the service is really good. Everything on the menu is cooked to perfection and you wont be disappointed!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Beautiful example of contemporary Texas vernacular architecture and fantastic food and drinks.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №19

Rating: 4

We love the margaritas, chips, salsa, and guacamole here. We ve been many times. The dinner menu could use a refresh or just a few new items. We shared grilled shrimp and rice this time, and it was delicious.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

The location is amazing and the food and drinks are good. The staff has always been great and I enjoy going. Parking: The parking lot can get full quickly but it has street parking and about a block or two away is a free parking structure.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Food, service, neatural view..just in one word great.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Best Mexican food in North Austin

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №23

Rating: 4

We re in Georgetown for an extended visit and have visited a half dozen times in the past month. After dining in the dining room on our first visit we now only go to the bar. The service staff needs a bit of training to elevate the experience. The food is ok but this is not a chef driven restaurant. We expected much better based on the location, but were a bit disappointed. Overall we go here because it s nearby and the bartenders seem happier and are more focused on service. They make good drinks as well. Of all the things we ve ordered, the chips and salsas flight are our favorite. We ordered it the first time based on a bartender suggestion and have ordered it on every visit. We go here for drinks and chips & salsa. We go somewhere else for a meal.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

We stopped in for breakfast. The queso was delicious. My breakfast bowl was okay. Im not a fan of the chili sauce that is used, but thats just me. Taylor our server was attentive and made sure our needs were met!.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №26

Rating: 3

Food was good and the atmosphere is nice but the service is not that great. a lot of young kids are servers and they need some more training. As nice as this restaurant is..

Date: a month ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №28

Rating: 3

I ve visited this establishment two times prior to this visit. The cucumber margarita is great and rhetorical food is okay. If you are looking for a nice Mexican food establishment in the area this place is okay.

Date: a month ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

The food and service was great. The queso was so good.

Date: a month ago

Review №30

Rating: 3

Very disappointed that when you now order Enchiladas it doesn t include rice and beans . I then ordered the rice and beans and they came in very small containers not worth the extra money . I will never order the enchiladas again

Date: a month ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

The seasonal menu is delicious

Date: a month ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Love their drinks and appetizers! Great place for happy hour or a date night.

Date: a month ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

I have eaten here many time and have always had a good time, enjoyed the food and drinks. Sometimes you have to wait but other than that all had been good!

Date: a month ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

We had about a 20 minute wait...and it was worth it. Their chips, salsa & queso are AMAZING. Our server was fun, prompt and followed through on what she said she would do. She was also training a new server and still didnt miss any details. The coconut lime margarita was the best margarita Ive had. The chicken enchiladas were perfect. We had mentioned to our server that we had driven over 4 hours to eat here and at the end of the meal she surprised us with a delightful brownie topped with ice cream for dessert. It was soooo yummy and very appreciated. This server deserves a raise. ha. We will definitely be back the next time we are in the area.

Date: a month ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №37

Rating: 2

I haven t been here in a while but visited recently and it has changed, and not in a good way. The menu has been significantly reduced, prices have gone up, drinks were not up to par, and the wait staff tries to rush you out. Food needed flavor, chips and salsa were overpriced, a side of beans and rice costs extra, and a la carte option has been removed. Sadly I won t be back.

Date: a month ago

Review №38

Rating: 2

Plates do not come with sides they charge you extra for rice and beans. Never been to a Mexican restaurant where I had to pay extra for rice and beans. Food ok was nothing special I get a better meal at Lupe Tortilla in RR.

Date: a month ago

Review №39

Rating: 3

Too fancy

Date: a month ago

Review №40

Rating: 1

New menu. Dont like it. Been a million times. Not going back. Feel like an iconic place in GT is gone.

Date: a month ago

Review №41

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

We only go here occasionally but had a lovely jalapeno margarita here this afternoon with an appetizer. Excellent service, drinks done carefully to order. And the atmosphere and gardens are always just beautiful and calming.

Date: a month ago

Review №43

Rating: 4

It looks great, if I could get a weekend table when passing through town. ;)

Date: a month ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Verde Chicken Tamalie was out this world delicious.

Date: a month ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Bartenders are awesome!!

Date: a month ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

I m a Georgetown local and I just tried this place for the first time - it is AMAZING. The food was DELICIOUS and our waitress was adorable and friendly and attentive. They get busy but it s SO worth it

Date: a month ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Great view of the river great food I mean its not super authentic but pretty good for Georgetown, I just wish the birria was made with goat

Date: a month ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Went for brunch , unfriendly service , food average .. couldn t order tacos to many rules about ordering different tacos . French press coffee, it had been better but now average .. paid 108 dollars for nothing , not going back .

Date: a month ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

This review is long overdue. My husband and I first went here in 2016 and fell in love with their upscale Mexican dining. Best queso ever! And delicious tacos NOT drowning in cheese, but instead sprinkled with onions and cilantro .AS IT SHOULD BE. My husband loves shrimp quesadillas from here and won t order them anywhere else because these are the best. And I have to give a huge shout out to John. He first waited on us in 2017 and while we don t go out as often as we wish, we always have a lovely time when he s taking care of us. So, go and ask to sit with John, and don t skip on the delicious apps and cocktails! Oh, and El Monumento - a request? Please bring back the churros, if not on the menu, at least as a frequent special! Gracias!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 3

Date: 2 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 3

Food was okay. Poor happy hour.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Highly recommend the chicken flautas for choice of ingredients and presentation. Topped with a delectable dressing. On the menu as a shareable appetizer, but makes an excellent main course. Views of the river are nice when sitting outside or near a window.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

Great service from our waiter during Sunday brunch. Salsas very good esp the tomatillo. Black bean dip good but needed salt. Nice touch in guacamole with fresh fruit and pepitas. Chips warm and crunchy. Food was fresh and presented well but needed salt. Prices too high, though, compared to other restaurants.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 1

Terrible customer service with stuck up and arrogant waiters. They dont care about you as a customer at all and will do the absolute bare minimum needed to serve you. We were seated at a table in full sun and told there were no tables available even though there were multiple tables of the same size in plain view. The waiter did not do more than the bare minimum to help resolve the situation. His solution was checking us out and making us go back to the front host and set it up. The server had an incredibly poor attitude and clearly did not want to be there, never going back to this snob watering hole. Spend your money at a place that will actually treat you like a customer rather than a nuisance.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 3

Food was very boring, can get better at most any other place

Date: 2 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 2

Atmosphere is why you would even consider going here. Cute restaurant. On the river. Outdoor areas are very nice. Besides good drinks the food is subpar and everything is way over priced. Also not Mexican . The happy hour is also very minimal in a price difference. All the food is spicy so forget letting the kids pick anything they will actually eat and at $12 a kids meal you would think at least something would be on the menu they will enjoy. Rice is precooked and spicy. Only sweet potato fries. Chicken tenders are the ones pre frozen and fried so they are hard to eat for little ones. Beans are also a little spicy. Save your time and just go for a drink. Pick something else to eat. Sorry guys. I want to so badly like this place and have been several times. Also tortillas are package and terrible.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 3

Beautiful restaurant with great staff! Food was a little disappointing though.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 1

Food and selection was awful. Waitress was rude and unhelpful on menu when asked a question she gave an attitude. I order coffee with cream. Didnt even ask me or let me tell her what I wanted she just walked away. She brings me a plate with a pot, some cream that look like sour cream and a small cup with melted sugar according to her. Never seen this before. I am diabetic. I asked her to show me how to do my coffee and gave me an attitude and asked to bring me brown sugar because the liquid sugar was very syrup and extremely sweet for me. I also asked her to remove certain ingredients from my meal that I am allergic. She reply that they couldnt do it. I got so frustrated I didnt order the meal since a lot of it had ingredient I couldnt eat. So I order french fries she said they couldnt do that either even though it says on the menu so I couldnt order it either. I had to ask my boyfriend to order it with his Tex bowl that he order so I can eat but what we got was cube potatoes. On top of it all she grab our plates and clean the table that we got food crumbs on our clothes when she did that. This is the worst experience I have ever had going here. I dont think I will be going back there again. Waste of money, rude waitress and awful service. I would give it a 0 rating if I could they get an F---.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 2

Tex Mex done well in a very nice restaurant. Loved the location along the San Gabriel River and took a walk in Blue Hole Park after dinner. The building is new and in southwestern style with a nice patio bar with a fountain where you can wait for you table to be ready. No reservations for parties less than 5 and it seems like you can expect a decent wait. So order some chips and salsa and a margarita and enjoy the wait. The menu wasnt extensive. But I was super happy with most of it. My only regret was the guacamole which was pretty bland. My wife had the Cuban torta (Mexican sandwich, not a cake) and it was amazing. I had the enchiladas with roja sauce and they were excellent. The black beans were surprisingly well spiced. Finished off with the chocolate pie which was perfect. Well be back because the food was great and the location is terrific. Parking is limited, but there is a parking garage a couple of blocks away. Edit: After my 2nd visit Im lowering my review and doubt Ill be back. I was again struck by how limited the menu is. I ordered the chile relleno and it was awful. A big pile of mushrooms and spinach that I had to dig through to find a sad little limp chile at the bottom. Spice and flavor was non existent. Its the first time in a long time where I was completely dissatisfied with my meal. To make matters worse I ordered it with picadillo and that didnt come out. Maybe that would have had some flavor. I also ordered the brussel sprouts which was enough for 4 and, again, not very flavorful.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 3

I hope that while you have listened to suggestions, you also listen to criticism and feedback as well that will come with these new changes. Was a frequent visitor, almost weekly, driving 40 minutes to and from, because this place was a worth it. On a visit last night I was shocked by the changes. Prices up, portions down is how it seemed. $5 for a now limited chips and salsa from a $3 up charge that was unlimited? Also noticed the queso was 1. Different, and 2. A smaller portion and appears the chips have changed as well. If things are removed from entrees, like rice and beans, the prices should reflect that as well. The portions of other items show this too. I think we all understand inflation is at play, but doesn t make sense for customers to pay more, for less. I ve ordered barbacoa street tacos every time for the last 3 years and was so disappointed to see them removed but as my waitress said it went the way of the dinosaurs and it s an opportunity to try something new . For now, this will be a place for margaritas & to visit my favorite waiter, but that s about it.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 1

Used to be one of my favorite restaurants. It was already on the pricier side for Mexican food but was willing to pay for it because of the food quality. We went yesterday and they had changed the menu, removing some of the best dishes, reducing portion size, and raising prices even more. RIP el mon

Date: 3 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

My family has eaten here the most out of any other restaurant in the area for the past 5 years. The food, environment, and staff are always top notch.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

I love the shaved ice margaritas.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Excellent experience as always at El Monumento. The food was outstanding and the service was great. I had the Birria tacos, and they were delicious (including the consome ).

Date: 3 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 2

This is not Mexican food. Anyone that reviews this as Mexican food is outside their mind. The drinks are typically good. They have great sangria but always out or last one as I was told last night. The food is subpar and overpriced. Queso is not bad. I ordered beef fajitas. I received 5 fajitas and 6 tortillas. Dry and reheated meat and onions. $18 sides not included. We also ordered the fish tacos. The sauce was too spicy for my girlfriend but not bad overall. Salsa is a 0 .terrible. I have maybe written 5 reviews in my life but felt I should on this restaurant. I feel at one time it was much better but declined over the years.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

The food ans staff are excellent!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 3

This place thinks they are the Ruth Chris of mexican food. Every thing is separate and priced. Entres do not come with rice & beans, those are extra. Chips & salsa are also priced. As stated in other reviews, this is a well laid out & nicely done restaurant and separate bar. Our food was extremely spicy. Be careful on choice of sauces.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 2

The services started off rocky, maybe busy Happy Hour. I dislike coming off wrong to me

Date: 3 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

authentic mexican flavor with a contemporary twist - inspired by the haciendas of South Texas and Central Mexico

Date: 3 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 2

Notice new management new prices and less food portions Prices raised too much equivalent to cheese cake factory but quality and quantity is less Tip added on the bill 20% Manager not caring about customer satisfaction Food potions shrinked ex. Guacamole appetizer etc.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 2

The service and atmosphere were great, but everything else sucked. Parking can be a bit tricky. Their fried Brussels were so burnt that they covered it in cilantro to hide it. The rice and beans costed $10 extra. They were out of 4 options that we were eyeing from the menu. Their fajitas was incredibly chewy. And they were outrageously expensive.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 1

I was super excited to be a customer, too crowded , almost wait 30 to 45 minutes waiting time It is good for me , only one thing made me unhappiness, that is food serving girl, more than that manager because manager without knowing her employees, get rid her customers, basically my autistic 5 years child playing with water, food serving girl trying took his water and his actions look like push , he is only 5 just last month, The owner should know there employees, The food serving girl I never see like her on my life , I do eat every weekend outside my home. I recently moved to Georgetown, and this is the first time I was getting dinner at Georgetown. Hope owner understand. Even manager works 21 years, , too much experience, loose her customers, for her doesn t matter because too much crowds, no care one two customers I paid my money not get enough time to eat

Date: 3 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

They changed the menu and the food quality went down. Its also a la cart for a lot of things.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 1

First time here. Apparently they have changed their menu. Their meals don t come with any sides no rice or beans for $14-20 plates, that is pretty strange. The chips and salsa was mediocre. Chips were stale and all crumbs. I got enchiladas and asked for a side of beans. The beans were refrigerator-cold. And the food here definitely is not traditional Mexican. The tortillas aren t made in house either. Pretty disappointed in all of the food we ordered honestly. Most of it was cold. Waiter was nice though.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 1

The food was pretty bad. The beans in my carnitas dish were undercooked. The carnitas were black hard and dry. It was like leftovers. I really wanted to like the food but I was disappointed. The last time I came here the food was bad too. The tortillas were store bought which is ok but they were stale. I tried to give it anotber chance. I thought the bad food was a one off but its not. The quality of the food is a shame. Sorry to say it. But the service is good.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

Good food, nice location. Great date night or place to bring family. Our server Megan was very nice and professional. Worth going again

Date: 3 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 2

In short, the food as disappointing but everything else, including the drinks, was fine. I really wanted to like this place because it is close to home and the I just love the atmosphere. The last time I ate dinner here was in the fall of 2023. At that time, my husbands fajitas were excellent but my chicken was dry and the rice was undercooked. It happens sometimes. Just recently I went with a group of 6. Our margaritas and chips with salsa were fine. The carnitas dish was dry, like old hard leftover black bits, and the beans were hard and under-cooked. How do you serve overcook carnitas and under-cook beans together? Im surprised they let that dish leave the kitchen. It was just a disappointment because I would like to support them, being a local business, but I dont think the food is worth it. The place is great as long as you dont eat.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Torta Cubana is awesome and the chili relleno is amazing. Beautiful atmosphere.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

You will not go wrong with the months specials. It is a great way to try and experience delicious food.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Excellent service, delicious food! The best mango margaritas!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 4

Really enjoyed happy hour at the bar at El Mon! The regular queso, chips and salsa, and quesadilla were all amazing. Preferred the Mexican martini over the house marg, though both were good. We did not love the pork street tacos and wouldn t order them again. But we would go back! Note that it was packed at 5 pm on a Friday night in June. We managed to get a seat at the bar, but otherwise would have had to wait for a table. Parking: The restaurant lot was full at 5 pm on a Friday, as was all the close street parking. We parked a few blocks away in the free garage.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Never disappoints. Food is excellent. Margaritas are the best for miles around...absolutely! I 100% know its no tourist trap. ...and the staff are always great. Environment is top notch. Favorite place in Georgetown. Hope it never changes their quality of food, drink and staff.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Very nice spot and good food!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 4

Food and service were great. It was just a little too loud to talk to the people at your table.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Wonderful wait staff, gorgeous patio views, delicious cucumber margaritas and food. To top it off, there is a weekend happy hour.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

We got street tacos, enchiladas and pictured here - taco salad. Plus a couple of margaritas - their frozen comes with shaved ice and is great!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Great food, views and service. Just off the Georgetown square. Good place to have a few drinks or eat with the family.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes Food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

I just arrived in town to visit friends for a long weekend and they suggested El Monumento for dinner. My first impression was, I love the building s architecture! The stone and wood blend perfectly for a rich beautiful feel. It was busy, quoted a 30 minute wait, so we put our name on the waitlist and headed to the bar. Since the food is Mexican I was going to have a margarita until I saw they had a Caipirinha on the menu. It s a refreshing cocktail made with Cachaca, a Brazilian liquor. Our bartender hadn t even finished making it and our table was ready. What a pleasure surprise, no 30 minute wait after all! We were seated and our server was there immediately asking if we wanted chips and salsa and letting us know about the monthly specials. We ordered the chips and salsa to snack on while we made up our minds on dinner. The chips were light and crispy and served with both salsa and guacamole. We all decided on the same thing, Blackened Gulf Redfish, one of the May specials. It was served with Ponchartrain sauce, topped with shrimp, and plated over asparagus spears and hatch chili grits. The flavors were incredible and blended together deliciously! I barely put my fork down! The entire experience was outstanding. I highly recommend dining here!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Too good

Date: 4 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 3

Date: 4 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 4

Cute local spot with beautiful views. Service can be hit or miss depending on who you get. Food is always delish.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Loved the food and the ambience. I am a vegetarian and the menu has plenty of delicious options for me too. One of the best chile relleno I have had. Will be going back again and easily one of my favorites from now on.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

I ordered take out and did not dinned inside. Great fresh food. Vegetarian options: I had the corn tortillas and guacamole. Food : 5/5 |

Date: 4 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

The food was fresh and hot ! That may sound weird, but the food didnt look like it was slammed together. The plates looked like they were from a commercial. And it really tasted good. All of us enjoyed our food, the fun server, and the atmosphere.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

This restaurant is beautiful, whether you sit in the bar area, on one of their patios, or inside. Margaritas are the best I ve had in town and their burger and queso flameado are delicious. Parking: There is a large parking area, but can get full at peak hours like Friday at opening time (3pm)

Date: 4 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 3

Date: 4 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 3

Service is horrible

Date: 4 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

We ve been coming here for years and the food and service are amazing. We recently received had an experience where Amber went above and beyond to help us, and those little things are the reason why we ll continue to keep this place a family staple for a very long time!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

megans the best girl their ask for her .. she also cute

Date: 4 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 3

Over priced. If you like being charged for chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant, this is your jam! Beef fajitas....not sizzling but the price is at $35 & of course this doesnt include your rice and beans. If you want that, you gotta pay! If youre looking to impress someone based on pricing and not exceptional tasting food take them to El Monumento! Arriba, arriba!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 4

Our server, Megan was great! I had the San Gabriel Especial. Were trying to find a great Mexican place that has flavor, and this definitely does!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 3

Usually love this place but putting babies/toddlers in high chairs at the end of booths? Servers and guests kept kicking my kid s high chair as they walked by. Hot heavy trays over my kids head as they walk by? New seating option was not available. Server was more of an order taker when it was convenient to him, will be back maybe when the weather is nicer.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Great food, good service. Loved the salsa and chips.. Good flavors

Date: 4 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 1

Worst meal I ever had. Ordered a meal at the bar was completely ignored when trying to get service. Meal finally came and it was cold and awful tasting. I had enchiladas wouldn t go back on a dare.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 4

I experienced a lively atmosphere and delicious food

Date: 4 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Very pretty place, sitting outdoors when it s nice out is a must. Our server, Vilo was great!

Date: 4 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 2

If you go thinking this is a Mexican restaurant you will be disappointed. This falls more in the I think this is how Mexican food tastes like category. Ill give the atmosphere and the service 5 out 5 though. I just wish the description of the restaurant changes to something that does not say traditional Mexican.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 3

Overall great place with a view, but food is not that great.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 1

Im from out of town to see family so I thought this would be a nice idea to take everyone because of the food reviews and environment. For starters the wait staff is non existent. We ordered 2 soft drinks and a mix drink. Only the mix drink came before the food. The mix drink was so stiff I couldnt taste anything else. We ordered guacamole while waiting for our food but arrived with our meals instead. The food took along time and they did not bring any utensils or the two soft drinks. I had to ask them to please bring this to us. The food itself was comparable to microwavable tv dinners. The chips looked fresh and golden but even they tasted store bought. I paid $100 for 3 people and to get this type service and quality of food I would have rather ordered torchys and eat at blue hole. Parking: Very small

Date: 5 months ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Arianna was fabulous and food was delicious!!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №130

Rating: 1

The whole experience was utterly terrible. Service was severely lacking. Flagged down what looked like a manager with a white apron and a tablet, told her about all of our issues. She was unapologetic and really just acted like she didnt care. We are all disappointed we stopped here on our trip from San Antonio to DFW. All 4 of us have been or are currently industry workers. We were also forced to leave a 18 percent tip. This was just...bad. beautiful location though. Waste of money and time.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Excellent service and food

Date: 5 months ago

Review №132

Rating: 4

Good food and outdoor ambiance!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Beautiful place. Great Service. The food is so good, we fall in love for the chicken flautas. The chicken and beef fajitas were perfect. My son ordered the chicken quesadillas with sweet potato fries and had no complaints, he said he loved his food. You can leave without trying a margarita. We are looking forward to visit again.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Wonderful margaritas, the chili relleno and fish special were delicioso

Date: 5 months ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

The food and the service were good.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Was in town for work training/school. Stopped in for a snack and had Chicken quesadillas. Was very good and the service was faster then expected. I didn t even have time to finish a water and food was in front of me. If in town and want a quick drink and meal I would go here!! Outside location dinning.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Dear Mom, today I had the best spicy michelada (on happy hour) and chicken chimichanga of my life. The bar staff was super pro and had cool glasses. I love el monumento.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Recommend it for sure.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №142

Rating: 2

I thought with 3k reviews, this place couldnt miss; I was wrong. After visiting this establishment, I can only assume people just like the atmosphere and location. I cant find 1 positive thing to say about the food so I will just move onto the service and drinks. The service was decent. the drinks were terrible.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №143

Rating: 1

Date: 5 months ago

Review №144

Rating: 2

Service and atmosphere

Date: 5 months ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Good food, good vibe. Great view

Date: 5 months ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

This is a nice place to hang out with friends and family.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Great service. Friendly staff

Date: 5 months ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Until recently, we have given five star ratings across the board. Now however we have noticed a decline in some of the food quality. For example, the chips used to be light and free from noticeable grease. On every recent trip however, the chips glisten with grease are darker in color and leave our hands with grease residue. The guacamole portions appear smaller as well and the quesadilla filling seems much less in volume. We are hoping things improve, especially the chips, so we dont have to look elsewhere.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №151

Rating: 3

Wait staff was not very attentive. Ran out of water at the tabkr several times. Great location next to the San Gabriel.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №152

Rating: 2

The food is good enough but the service is weird and our teenage waiter was clearly high out of his mind.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №153

Rating: 1

Another over priced tex mex restaurant with mediocre food. They charge for chips and salsa. $11 for 3 flautas with no sides. $4 for a tea. The only item that was good, was the salsa. The good reviews have to be from people who love taco bell, Im sure.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Great ambience, good food, satisfactory service.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Very nice atmosphere, very modern, great patio, good food. Bit pricey.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №156

Rating: 3

Date: 6 months ago

Review №157

Rating: 4

Margaritas are strong and delicious! Other food was good and service was stellar.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Food here has been excellent every time! You have to pay for chips and salsas but it s only a few dollars and SO worth it! I could drink their green sauce. Nice ambiance and lovely patio seating. It does get busy though so be prepared to wait or get some drinks at the bar.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №159

Rating: 4

El Monumento is a beautiful restaurant that serves good Mexican food. They have seating inside and outside in a courtyard or on a patio. This place looks incredible. The decor and layout is authentic and beautiful and the design aesthetically looks amazing. Definitely top notch! The food is good and we had the barbacoa street tacos, tortilla soup and the kids had the quesadilla and an enchilada. The barbacoa tacos were way too greasy and were a different type of barbacoa from what I m used to. The tortilla soup was good, but less soupy and very hearty. The margarita was ok, but could remove or lighten the syrup. The place was nice and clean and they clearly take care in its appearance which is great. The staff was also excellent. Ashley was our server and she was very friendly, attentive and accommodating. Overall the appearance and experience of this restaurant screams high end food, but the food fell short. I would totally recommend this place for someone to visit. It s beautiful and inviting!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №160

Rating: 1

The food was bland enough that I couldnt put enough salt and pepper on to get food the pepper was mush and and not a whole pepper and not recommended at all

Date: 6 months ago

Review №161

Rating: 3

Went to lunch with my adult children and grandchildren. The restaurant was big and beautiful. It was cool outside and the restaurant was cold. We had Brunch after church. I had a breakfast bowl. It was good, but not great. The service was impeccable and atmosphere wonderful. Sorry, I forgot to snap some photos.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Its such a beautiful place! The food does not disappoint at all. As busy as it was, the staff is really friendly and at the top of their game. Parking: Its a popular place that the parking lot fills up and you have to find street parking.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №163

Rating: 4

We have passed this beautiful establishment multiple times, however had never been able to make it in due to their hours. We finally got the chance, and strolled through on a day out on the town. The environment and service were amazing. It s a beautiful location with lots of photo ops, and chances to interact with nature on a great day. Being from San Antonio, I was looking for more of a casual menu and the one they have is slightly upscale. We settled with drinks and the homemade salsas which we tasty. The frozen margarita wasn t the best. I would recommend getting it on the rocks because the way it s blended is super watered down and icy. If you re looking for Mexican food with a twist, you re looking for the right spot.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №164

Rating: 1

Date: 6 months ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

This is the crown jewel of Georgetown. Their ambience and decor is simple and perfect. If you are lucky you can eat with a riverside view. Their menu is small but well crafted. Everything tasted amazing starting with tortilla chips. They are amazing. We ordered Chicken fajitas and tres leches cake. El Monumento is the best!!!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №166

Rating: 3

The atmosphere was awesome friendly people service took a while to serve us we had to walk up to the bar get our drinks it was our first time my first expression wasnt good but I will go give it other try sorry I forget to take a pictures of our food

Date: 6 months ago

Review №167

Rating: 2

Dined w/ family. Such a nice atmosphere but always disappointed with the food, we only go when someone else has picked the venue. We had multiple items Burger was burnt w 2 pieces of green chile. when the remake was finally brought out the server asked if a box was wanted before even putting plate down. It took that long to get it out. Tortilla soup had virtually no liquid in it, green enchiladas with chicken came out with what looked like pork which was over seasoned. Tacos were bland, meat was dry. Campechana was ok. The server was pleasant.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Loved the food here and ambiance

Date: 6 months ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

El Monumento is a great spot for a fun dinner. Good food and great atmosphere, expect a wait, as its frequently busy with a wait. Happy hour includes deals on house margs. Get outdoor seating on a nice day if you can.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Parking: Park on the lower portion of the parking area. Food

Date: 6 months ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

The atmosphere is a really really good whether youre in the bar, in the courtyard, on the back patio overlooking the river, or inside enjoying the air conditioning. The food is well above par Tex-Mex. Between the food and the atmosphere the prices are a little high but well worth a special experience. And the ice shaved margaritas are worth the trip alone.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №175

Rating: 4

El Monumento has delicious Mexican food. I hadn t been in a bit but was glad I went. I just kept eating the queso and got the pork street tacos which were just what I was wanting. I wasn t craving Tex-Mex so this was perfect. The frozen margarita wasn t really frozen and was only a mediocre margarita this time.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №177

Rating: 1

This was our 2nd visit here and we were so disappointed. The chicken flautas were horribly dry and tasteless. We ordered the platter and got only 3 flautas and nothing else beside a little bit of cotijo, salsa, and a dab of guacamole. The hamburguesa was tasteless and there were hardly any toppings on it. The sweet potato fries were limp and not even salted. Were not coming back!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №178

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Awesome atmosphere. Awesome food. Will be coming back!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №181

Rating: 4

Great margaritas! Food was decent.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №182

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №184

Rating: 2

Came here with some friends. Ordered a margarita that literally tasted like straight tequila and ice with a little bit of flavor. The waitress was super sweet, tried to fix it. It was still nasty I should ve sent it back. Ordered a torta cubana it was okay very bland. Added some fruit on the side it was crushed pieces of pineapple and some other melon. Was really excited to try this place, very disappointed for such a beautiful restaurant.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Great food! Great Atmosphere! BUT..... When you sit on the patio next to the Bar, you get no service!!! You must wait in line to order food and drink, plus get your own plates, silverware and napkins. This isnt Service! Why cant there be wait staff for the patio??? Food

Date: 7 months ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Great place! First time there service was awesome as well. Food delicious

Date: 7 months ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Love this place, went there for my birthday and it was wonderful. Thank you

Date: 7 months ago

Review №188

Rating: 1

The food was horrible! We spent over $81 and I wish we never went there. Nachos were burnt. Chicken fingers were raw. Chicken Taco salad was a bowl of romaine Lettuce, a sprinkle of cheese and 4 pieces of dime sized cold chicken.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №189

Rating: 4

Nice place for date night, avocado salsa was delicious; the jalapeño margarita was strong and spicy, really good, something a little different than the usual. Chile relleno and carnitas were both tasty. Server seemed a little new on the job --forgetful but was courteous.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Brisket queso was amazing! Love the chips and salsa and cucumber margarita!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Service is great, food tastes amazing, everything is nice and hot coming straight to you. Ordering the fresh press coffee is a must! All staff are friendly and respectful.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Great as usual!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

One of the most beautiful places to sit, and most nostalgic to me looking down at bluehole having grown up on Main Street in the 90s. They really outdid themselves with the design and plants. Great food and drinks. I always stop in when visiting home.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Challenging to find seating without a reservation. However, they have a separate bar area with limited regular tables and chair which could be leveraged for dine in with a full menu! It does get a bit loud sometimes but we have managed to eat in that separate room twice now as a 90 min wait didn t sound too appetizing with the kids. Not a bad experience but am sure we missed out on the full, elegant experience of dining in, in the main restaurant area. Their outdoor patio area looks fun too and allows a full dining experience I believe!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №198

Rating: 3

Date: 7 months ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago