Monarca Bar & Grill

Review №1

Rating: 5

Tasty food, friendly staff!!

Date: 30 minutes ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: a day ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Great food and service!!

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Order from here via DoorDash and it was delicious and fresh. We got the basic food cheese enchilada, and fajitas but they tasted as if we ordered in the restaurant. I will say their salsa is probably the best I ve had in this area. ( spicy and thick) will be back!

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

A nice local go to for us

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

Great food and service!

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Nice little Mexican place...staff is always so welcoming and nice. Food is great and they have good kid options. Great margaritas!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

I ordered this through Door Dash. My only complaint was the crispy taco not being crispy, but thats because of delivery time. It still tasted great. The warm salsa and chips were outstanding. The trio enchiladas were perfect. So far since living in the Tomball area, this is the best Mexican food. I will order frequently from here. I highly recommend this restaurant and cant wait to dine in.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Best Mexican food in Magnolia!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

My wife and I had a date night and decided to give this place a try after reading lots of good comments about it on social media. We went on a Friday evening, the place was packed but was really well run. Staff were nice and on top of things. Service was very quick but without feeling like we were being rushed. I could not believe the prices as this is the least expensive Mexican food restaurant I have been to in a while yet the portions were a good size. My beef enchiladas were so hot when they came out I had to wait about 5 minutes before eating them (this is a good thing). Food was excellent, margaritas were good, service was great and the restaurant was nice, clean and conveniently located. I am in old Magnolia and this blows away the options there (i.e. Rancho Grande, Taco House, Cinco De Mayo, etc.). My only minor complaint is I wish they had more combination plates, but there was still plenty to pick from. Well worth the drive, we will be going back again!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

My first time here and really enjoyed it. Plenty of free parking and no waiting for a table. Yasmin was my Server and she did an excellent job. I had the Summer Combination plate and it was very tasty. And I got it quickly! Keep up the great work Monarca!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Great little Mexican restaurant. Ive had a few dishes and they were all good: flautas, tacos el carbon, fajitas, and have seen other dishes that others ate with me too that looked great.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

The day they paint over that odd jaguar is the day I will choose to pass on. It s perfect.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Great spot! Food and staff are the best! Very kid friendly.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Enjoying Monarca for years! Owners are there most of the time. Staff is very friendly

Date: 4 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 2

If you want actual Mexican food this is not the spot. Wife and I went here with our kiddos, and walked into the restaurant with the live music so loud I couldnt hear anything. The music was country, which I guess was kind of odd For the type of cuisine we were there to eat. We ordered Fajitas for two and the meat was dry and salty. The Flour tortillas were pre package quality. We also ordered a (yellow) queso, with jalepenos on the side. The jalepenos were mostly pickled carrots rather than any jalepenos. My youngest daughter got a pepperoni pizza and it was poor quality at best. My older kiddo got a fajita quesadilla which she claimed tasted good. Wife had a tropical-rita that was good. I had a hurricane it was good. 2nd drink Paloma. Very good. 10/10 will never return again.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Great food and service , good drinks , reasonable price for the amount of food you get served, the flavor is the best I tasted in a long time, highly recommended.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Food is always good and fresh!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

Date: 7 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

If you like enchiladas get the monarch enchiladas, its 3 enchiladas, beef fajita and chicken fajita sprinkled inside a queso that is poured on top of the enchiladas. Comes with rice and beans. Lot of food for a great price. Parking: There are a good number of parking spots. But there are also a lot of shops in this shopping center as well. Kid-friendliness: They have high chairs and wheel chair sensible setup. Wheelchair accessibility: The space between tables is good and my father was able to sit and feel apart of the conversation. Do not know about wheelchair to bathroom though he did not need to go while we were there

Date: 8 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 4

Date: 8 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Wonderful food! Trio enchiladas was excellent will return!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Love this place. Excellent service and menu

Date: 8 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Food is amazing every time we go. Monarca is a big sponsor of the local schools. We support them as much as we can

Date: 8 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Very good food and good service

Date: 8 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

My husband, our three-year-old, and i always love coming here. Their service is always excellent and they always say hello to our special needs toddler. We ordered street beef tacos and the meat was so soft and tender. It was absolutely delicious.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 4

The food was good, but there were no vegetarian options. Vegetarian options: Theyre were no vegetarian options. Food : 3/5 |

Date: 9 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

We had an amazing dinner here on Sunday night! The food was excellent the service was fabulous and the atmosphere friendly and upbeat! Dietary restrictions: GF and Vegetarian options

Date: 9 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Great staff friendly and fast food is great at a realy good price

Date: 9 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

You always have absolutely excellent service with Waiters that are always fantastic, friendly and genuinely love their Job! 10/10 service and food!!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Best Mexican food Ive had in a minute! Authentic, flavorful, friendly service! I cant wait to go back!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Great looking place, great food, great atmosphere. I had a family reunion here. We had a great time doing the family thing.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 1

We ate here on 11/26/23. First issue is we found a curly hair in our salsa. Very gross but thought it was a fluke. Pushed it aside and ordered our food. Then my husband later discovered a wad of hairs in his cheese enchilada. Hairnets would be recommended for this restaurant in the future. Beef was tough. I hate writing bad reviews but I really thought this one was necessary for sanitary reasons.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Great service, we feel like in family

Date: 10 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Ordered Monarca on DoorDash, the food is outstanding. We can t wait to try it in person. Very flavorful, good sized portions.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

This place is a must if you are wanting Mexican food. The portions are a great size for the price and they give you a ton of meat. The food is delicious! The staff is always super friendly!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

Best Mexican food in Magnolia. It can be a hit or a miss though. Sometimes it is out of this world. Others its just good. Still, its here or drive to the Woodlands if you want good Mexican food in the area. I recommend the Fajitas, Street Tacos with carnitas, or the Tacos Burritas. Vegetarian options: There are options for sure. Although they do not have a menu, they work with you. Dietary restrictions: Simply ask. Kid-friendliness: Good menu for kids and pleasant atmosphere. The worst you have to worry about is if a table nearby has too many margaritas and starts talking about adult activities (yes, it had happened twice.) Wheelchair accessibility: Parking, ramps, and table accommodation.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №55

Rating: 3

The servers are nice and helpful. We were seated quickly. However, DO NOT order the spinach & chicken enchiladas! There were literally a few tiny pieces of dry chicken, and the rest was 90% bland, possibly frozen, not even fresh spinach for $14.99. I went once before and liked what I got, but I cant remember what it was.

Date: a year ago

Review №56

Rating: 3

The food here is usually really good the wait staff could use some training. Theyre either too attentive or not attentive enough. Weve had times where they ask us within 5 to 10 minutes if were ready for boxes to go and yet theres other times where they barely speak to us and dont ask if we want refills. Its a hit or miss on service

Date: a year ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Great $2 margaritas, fajitas were outstanding.

Date: a year ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Excellent food, great prices!

Date: a year ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Parking: Wide open parking lot Food

Date: a year ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №61

Rating: 4

Usually worth the cost and filing. Had the special nachos and it was ok.

Date: a year ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

In town for a week. Always eat Mexican . New place for us. Well be back! Margaritas were great! Fried avocado was good.

Date: a year ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Mon Tue $2 margaritas. Food is really good.

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Super delicious food Very friendly service and always with a smile The quiet family atmosphere But for me the food is delicious and very good and impeccable presentation congratulations to the entire restaurant team. Muchas felicidades será mi restaurante favorito

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 1

Food was very greasy

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

The food here is off the chain! I got the fajitas in a cream sauce and my Girlfriend got the Tamale plate! The tamale is made in house and you can really taste it! The service was spot on! If you re out looking for a great Mexican restaurant, this is it! We will be back for sure!

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 4

Our server was exceptional. The food was alright. I had the Alicia special, and my hubby had Tres enchiladas.

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Always so good!

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

great service, fast, friendly. great food. good portions

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 4

Very good local neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Great food and very attentive wait staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

We enjoy eating here. Great food, atmosphere, and service.

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Delicious food and excellent service

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

This place is great! Amazing food even better prices and the greatest people ever!!! This place makes us feel at home eve time we go!!!! Shout out to Jasmine, Manuel, Edward and Jose!!! Thanks for a wonderful time!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Excellent food

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Great food and excellent service

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Excellent hidden away treat. Definitely will go back.

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Really good authentic Mexican. Fresh food not overly spiced or salty. Extensive menu. The margarita was refreshing and not too strong. Crowded with big groups so everyone else must agree. Generous portions and a good value too

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Best mexican restaurant around by far. Fair pricing, great service, love the portions, and pleasant atmosphere.

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Very friendly staff. Food is very delicious . If you have food allergies theyll work with you! Reasonably priced for the quantity of food. Well stocked bar, food specials always fresh and prepared when ordered.

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 4

Quiet restaurant with relatively quick service. The food is good, not great, and the prices are very affordable. There is indoor and outdoor seating available and its family friendly. There werent many customers there at noon on a Saturday so it was really quiet.

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Stopped in to grab a bite for lunch. Was greeted immediately and sat. Was informed of specials right off the bat. Waiter came immediately and got us drinks and food came extremely quick which is ideal for lunch time. We had the street tacos and they were excellent. Also got guacamole which was also excellent. Everything about this place was great and we will surely be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 4

The only reason why the service was a 3 is because there was 1 person running the entire bar and bar area. She is a beast but it took a long time to get drinks and food....she dis a great job, but the restaurant disnt help her one bit....

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 2

If you like run if the mill, no frills, poor quality ingredients, and overcooked meat then youll love this place. Sorry Monarca just calling it like I see it.

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Good food and staff was very knowledgeable and helpful

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 3

The chicken fajitas meat is not the normal grilled chicken fajita meat. It is some kind of crumbled chicken with a weird tasting sauce. Other than that I thought the staff was great the place look clean it was a fine overall just the chicken really made it bad. Ill try it again maybe something with beef. And a dinner time Margarita. Who knows. Parking: Is shared by a strip mall

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Great service, we are regulars and they had our large white queso at our table as we were sitting down. The fajitas for 2 is portioned just right!

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

A good place to enjoy with the family

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 4

Good friendly atmosphere great food and great happy hour

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

The food is very good and the service is good and the waiters are very friendly.

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

They treated me very well

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

The best waiters in the world

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

The best margaritas and the best food in town

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

The staff is friendly & very helpful. They even deliver!! Everyone goes out of their way to accommodate your wants. $2.00 margaritas on Monday & Tuesday are great! Kid-friendliness: The staff loves the kiddos

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

This place is great authentic Mexican food. Ingredients are very fresh. Staff is outstanding. We will be back Parking: Large parking lot

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Amazing customer service, they re super friendly & helpful along with great mexican food. will continue to come here and recommend to others :)

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Yoselin was excellent , tortilla soup amazing, great service , I will definitely be back .

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

nice food

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

We eat here probably once a week! Great margaritas and service!! Kid-friendliness: Love the kiddos!!

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Great place to come in. Fast and Good service. Friendly staff makes you feel like your home. Recommend big time.

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Great food at a great price will definitely be my regular place to dine.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

They do a great job. Food is great and the staff is very friendly.

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Friends of ours took us to Monarca and we loved it! Its a slightly upscale feel, great service, great drinks (we had the flight of margaritas-fun!), and excellent food. Vegetarian options: One can order anything on the menu without meat. There are seafood options for pescetarians. Wheelchair accessibility: No steps into the restaurant.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

A nice hidden gem in magnolia a d what a great wait staff as well

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Great local place. Great food. Great service. No complaints.

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 3

The food is good, you get what you order if the waiter understands english. If you add a tip on your card, however, they will take that tip out twice. Tip in cash.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №140

Rating: 2

Date: 2 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

I had before stuffed avocados. They were so delicious.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

This place is just always good. When most other establishments in Magnolia are losing their shine these guys are a bright spot! Great service and great food at a fair price.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 4

We arrived at dinner time 5p was not super busy as most booths were empty, Food was good especially the white caso w/ ground beef. Wait staff seemed eager to get us to leave and rest room was small. Those things annoyed us but still gets 4* cause food was good. May not come back due to that but definitely worth a try.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 4

Food was good but patron clinking his glasses to the live music was annoying

Date: 2 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Have always had good service here. Everyone is very attentive and friendly. Portions are good sized and typical Tex-mex styles. The menu has a lot of variety so not just tacos and enchiladas.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 2

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 4

The grilled Beef Ribs are the best.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Good food, good service. Will go back. The service is excellent

Date: 2 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Came here for lunch, and was quite surprised. I ordered the ceviche and expected a small bowl. Instead I received a large plate if tasty shrimp and fish! It was delicious. The service was great as well. I will definitely go back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Delicious food and great music on Thursday.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Very good work

Date: 2 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Great place , great food great people

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Had the lunch fajitas for two! Great value, could cut the beef with a fork, so tender! The amount of fajitas were so great that we had an addditional meal from our leftovers. Presentation was great! Will make it a regular dining spot!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Took the Wife on date night, this is our favorite restaurant in the area

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 2

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

A gem close to home. Fast service everything we go, little to no wait most of the time. Food is great and staff is very friendly.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 4

Parking: Good

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 3

Very nice people. But food is not an Ann anything memorable. In fact, I am feeling a bit sick. 3 stars is for trying.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

One of our go-to spots. Standout service.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

excellent attention

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 4

Food and service is great! This place is in my top 5 Mexican restaurants in the area. Just need to fix the restrooms. This place is definitely worth checking out.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Nicest people! Best service!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Love our Hometown Mexican Restaurant! Best Staff always and great food!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 4

Great service, cold beer, well cooked carne asada. I will be back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Great local spot, always a full house and everything we have tried has been excellent. They have some additional, traditional Mexican, offerings from the normal places which I like a lot, my only wish is that there were more vegetarian/healthier options.. but, its TexMex.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Best Mexican food & Margaritas in the area

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Very friendly staff. Was very attentive when we went. Had the marjs for $6 bks for those who like. Prices not to high.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Excellent restaurant!!! Love coming to eat here with my family for dinner!!! Definitely recommend the fish tacos they were absolutely delicious and the service was great

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 2

Great service, but wow that food was mediocre. The meat on all of our entrees was overcooked. The refried beans were super salty, and the charro beans were just an embarrassment to Mexicans everywhere. Too bad, because the location is very convenient.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 2

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Great food and drinks! We definitely will be returning.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 1

Worst entree, ever. I had to spit out half of the chicken pieces inside my Chicken Mole Enchiladas because it was overcooked/hard, gristly, and had small pieces of chicken BONES!!! And to boot, the Mole sauce was apparently watered down and completely tasteless. Also - I know everyone needs to make a profit to stay open these days, but my large cocktail was ALL ICE. I finished their large drink in about 5/6/7 swallows, within about 5 minutes... Not a good experience.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

The food here is AMAZING!! Come here for lunch, not that busy. You must try thr grilled fish tacos. Perfect!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 3

Excellent as El Jimador. Everytime weve ordered food here since the name change it has not been good and something has been wrong with the order. Missing our old El Jimador!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

Used to be called El Jimador ..Good food!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Best restaurant in town great food and everything Love this place !!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago