Gotta say this place has a 4.8 rating for a reason! From the road, it looks like a normal house,…read morebut inside it is pretty large with plenty of seating and a good sized island bar. Stopped in on a Saturday night for dinner during their visit time. The service was great overall, they were fast, efficient, friendly, and attentive. Best for last, the food. I have no notes. Everything was homemade and mouthwatering. I ordered the clam chowder and fried cod bites, both of which were splendid. The cod bites were flaky, buttery, and light, and came with some absolutely delicious homemade tartar sauce. The clam chowder was also spot on, and a good price for the amount you get. 5/5 would visit again!

We went there for the first time the food was very good price is reasonable very friendly staffread more

What was I thinking giving this place 4 stars. Such great value, friendly service, and the food is…read moredelicious. Definitely worth a stop in Monticello. Had the cheese nachos this time as well as our faves from past visits. House-made flour tortilla chips blanketed in Mexican cheeses, black beans, guacamole, pickled jalapenos, tomatoes, lettuce and generous lashings of crema. Yes, the tomatoes were those pale imitation things and the lettuce is shredded iceberg, but it all worked, especially with the trio of house salsas. Was baby shark coming from a phone at the next booth over? Yes, but somehow it didn't matter, the food was so comforting. They bake Mexican pastries there too, and it seems like they've added pizza.

This place is truly the best and has come through time and again as hungry travelers in need of…read morenourishment. Most visits we've done take out, but recently we dined in and the dishes and had a great experience too. The front of house and back of house service hustles hard here. The steak dishes have always been a stand out. The tortas are wonderful. Try anything with the handmade tortillas. They're out of this world. Aguas Frescas are delicious and not overly sugary or powdery. And most recently, we had a seafood soup special that was divine. And while you dine or wait for take out, admire the wonderful artisan designs on the furniture!

Glad we tried this gem. Everything we tried was very good. Steak, pork and bang bang shrimp tacos…read morewere all very good. The quesadilla and the nachos were also very good. Next time I'll ask for extra chips on the nachos, as there was surprisingly more of the fresh ingredients than the chips. Very good!

Nice to find fresh amazing food inthe Poconos. Tacos and Nachos were excellent. Quesadilla and…read moreburrito tasty too!

Recently, my husband and I went to El Patron with another couple, and we were very impressed. The…read morefood was delicious, the drinks were excellent, and the prices were very reasonable for all four of us. We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend El Patron to anyone looking for great food, drinks, and friendly service.

Went here for a birthday dinner. My Daughter ordered 3 traditional tacos. She got 3 Gringo tacos…read moreinstead. Another order that we got was completely wrong. Waiter disappeared and couldn't even find anyone to tell. By the time they came back the food was cold. Language barrier and management was really no help. Will not be back.

Don't be in a hurry when you come but expect it to be worth the wait. The tacos at the Taco factory…read more(for the most part) are delicious and juicy. We tried all three pork (barbacoa, sweet and roasted), chicken and chorizo. The roasted pork was really dry but the rest were really good. They stuff the tacos so full of meat you could take the second shell off and make a new taco. The service is slow and the place is not much to look at but its a nice hole in the wall Mexican restaurant worth checking out. Taste 9/10 quality vs cost 10/10 service 7/10 presentation 7/10 atmosphere and ambiance 7/10 40/50 = 4 star

Walked in and restaurant is clean and has nice music playing. Waitress came out from the back and…read moreshe said we could sit anywhere so we did. Restaurant was completely empty so we had a lot of options. Waitress brought us some complementary chips and a green salsa or sauce, both were good. We placed our orders and the enchiladas were not bad but I wouldn't order them again. Beans and rice were dry but okay. Service was...okay. She came to our table a grand total of 3 times. I never got the chance to order another drink. The tacos were good. Won't be back to this Mexican restaurant but glad we gave it a try.

We tried going here one other time but it was closed, so glad we finally stopped in. The chips,…read moreguacamole and salsa were excellent. My fife got the Carne Asada Quesadilla which came with both red and green salsa as well as a side of sour cream. There was a side of a guacamole lime salad too, which was excellent. The Carne Asada California Burrito was solid. Very juicy, so I ended up with a lot of dripping action down my hand. The steak was good, I wouldn't say plentiful, but good. We will definitely be stopping back in.

Such a happy find! The food was delicious. Everything is homemade from the chips to the tortillas…read more Best Chile relleno I've had in a long time. Staff super friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back!

Let me start by saying the owner is incredibly accommodating and genuinely generous. From the…read moremoment we sat down, he made us feel welcome. My brother-in-law ordered the combo with mixed meats and seafood for one, and it was absolutely amazing fresh, flavorful, and more than enough food. I ordered the fajitas; they were good, but next time I'd skip those and go straight for the nachos and the tostadas, which looked outstanding. Before we even finished scanning the menu, the owner brought out food for the baby on the house, which was such a thoughtful and appreciated gesture. The drinks were excellent as well made and refreshing. Overall, great food, great service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back for more of his amazing meals.

Food was ...ok, but nothing to write home about. Staff was…read morevery nice but unprofessional. The wait staff is not at fault, but they were obviously very poorly trained, if at all. The restaurant is advertised as Tex-Mex but the only hot sauce available was Tabasco plus something homemade for which they up-charged but lacked any flavor. Drinks were OK, but margaritas were made with a drink mix and not fresh lime juice. Had I been aware of these details, I would've chosen somewhere else to go for dinner. I'm honestly surprised at all of rave reviews I read online....

We decided to come to La Fondita after all day water park day, drawn in by the excellent Yelp…read morereviews. The food was really outstanding. My husband and my daughter got chicken burritos with rice and beans. They were huge and tasted delicious. I had a shrimp chimichanga and my daughter had carne asada dish that we both enjoyed. My dish was a very generous portion and filled with shrimp. I had to take the star away due to barely any heat in the dining room. We were freezing and I couldn't wait to be done eating. Our hair was still wet from swimming and we were not happy to be so cold. When we asked the waitress, she was very apologetic but said the heat cannot be adjusted as the walls have poor insulation. I wish we door dashed our dinner.

La Fondita Mexicana is a delicious restaurant that uses fresh ingredients and makes all its dishes…read morefrom scratch. I enjoyed an authentic Cocktail de Cameron with plenty of shrimp, wonderful sliced avocado and cilantro with tomato juice. My wife enjoyed the same with added jalapeños for a bit more of a spicy kick. She continued with enchiladas suisas which were excellent while I had a course of rice,refried beans and grilled shrimp. Wow, it was all so perfect. The service was lovely and spot on. We can't wait to return to this gem in Monticello, NY. Highly recommended

The steak and chicken tacos are delicious here, never fails. Definitely not dry! I do think it is a…read morebit pricey but worth the money due to the quality.

Came to this restaurant right before they closed but they were able to seat us and give us great…read moreservice. The food was a bit slow to come out but OMG! IT WAS SO GOOD! The perfect way to end the night- no leftovers! Highly recommend!

We came in as a group of 15, which can be a lot for any restaurant, but the staff handled it really…read morewell. The service was friendly and patient, and they did their best to keep up with our large party. I ordered the chilaquiles, and they were delicious -- the tortilla chips were perfectly soaked but still had a nice bite, the salsa was flavorful with just the right level of spice, and the eggs were cooked just right. The queso fresco and crema on top brought everything together beautifully. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is that it took a while for all the food to come out (understandable with a group our size), and a few drink refills took some time. But overall, we were impressed with how well the staff managed everything. I'd definitely come back, especially for the chilaquiles

Lovely family owned eatery in Monticello NY. Recently renovated and expanded to seat more happy…read morepatrons. Fresh food, friendly service and home style cooking brings us back time after time. The menu is full of new dishes to try. Used to be a liquor store and beauty salon and now a great restaurant with great ambiance and wonderful food! Tacos too! Don't wait or hesitate to give it a try. You will not be disappointed.