We just stopped by the freshly opened Monarca Authentic Mexican Restaurant! We were excited to support a new family-owned restaurant. To our delight, we greatly enjoyed our visit and will be back again. The service was super friendly. Our waiter, Kentor, was an absolute pleasure to chat with and added a personal touch to our visit. The interior is inviting and well decorated. There's a bar and various booths and tables allowing for ample visitors. We decided to sit on their patio with our dog as the weather was quite pleasant. We ordered some fajitas and they came out surprisingly quick. The fajitas were delicious and the ingredients seemed fresh. We had everything we needed for a delightful Mexican dinner. If you're in the mood for some solid Mexican cuisine, definitely check out Monarca Authentic Mexican Restaurant. Welcome to the neighborhood, Monarca.

I had a great meal there! Service was phenomenal, the prices were great, and I’m still thinking about the meal I had. They had some really good happy hour deals too. I plan to come back frequently!

Whether it's a friendly chat, remembering our favorite dishes, or just making sure everything is perfect, he truly makes every visit special. The food? Incredible. Every dish is packed with flavor, consistently fresh, and served with genuine care. We love getting an occasional beer or a cocktail. We love going so much that it's become more than just a place to eat, it's a place where we feel connected. Gracias, Monarca, for creating such a wonderful experience time and time again. Can't wait for our next visit!

My dish included shrimps, zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and rice, and they all were so fresh! The chips were very crispy and not greasy. The table and chair are absolutely clean, and they have modern interior. I liked that each booth has little decoration. The servers were nice and kind. I will come back here!

Muy Bueno! A must try new spot! This restaurant is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. The food is very authentic. Probably one of the best original margaritas I have had. They have a full bar, plus happy hour even on Saturday night! They also have a kids menu that is very affordable with great variety for every kid. The menu overall is extensive with appetizers, vegetarian dishes, house specialties as well as your favorite traditional quesadillas, tacos and burritos. This is probably one of the few Mexican restaurants I have been to that also has a good selection in desserts. When you walk in the door expect to be treated like a friend of the family. The service was lively and fast. Don't be afraid to ask to change up a menu item. I was able to get a substitution with no problem and no extra charge. There is a beautiful patio outside with umbrellas as well as tables on the porch with fans. We highly recommend you try Monarca out. Follow us for more great reviews TM

Service was great as soon as we walked in , and only got better. Sweet server, the manager came to say hello and refilled our drinks. Cheese dip was plenty large enough for three people. The food was delicious . Great little Gardenside gem . We will back with friends and family!

I would happily give more than 5 stars. The vegetarian fajitas were positively delicious! The two of us brought home a meal worth of leftovers. The place has a fun, lively, family-run vibe that I loved. The service was fantastic. If our drink was less than half filled, our server was right there to refill! The salsa was delicious, too. I could have eaten it with a spoon. The chips were hot and fresh so I didn't need to eat salsa by the spoonful. Today was my first visit and I can't wait to come back!

Update: 6 months later still amazing!! Great hidden gem!! Food is so good and service is amazing!! Our new favorite restaurant!