We finally made our way to Monterey Restaurant after multiple "you HAVE to go" recommendations…read more.. and I'm here to report: our friends did not lie. Walking in on a Sunday afternoon, I expected a sleepy, post-brunch wind-down. Instead? The bar side felt like someone accidentally hit "Saturday night" on the playlist. Music, people dancing, great energy--like a low-key fiesta you didn't know you were invited to but are immediately glad you showed up for. Not overwhelming, just the right amount of "should we stay longer than planned?" (we did). Let's talk food--because this is where things get interesting. They start you off with chips and salsa, and let me say: this is NOT your standard "here's some chips while you wait" situation. These were dangerously good. The kind where you keep saying "one more" until you realize you've eaten your body weight before appetizers even arrive. Speaking of appetizers--we went full commitment mode: - Chips & queso: excellent, no notes. Creamy, flavorful, gone in seconds. - Mexican street corn: above average and honestly appreciated--why don't more places put this on the menu?? - Nachos: THE HEADLINER. The Beyoncé of the table. The reason we will absolutely return. Perfectly built, generously topped, and somehow every chip got invited to the party. These alone are worth the trip. Then came the entrées... and here's where things leveled out a bit. They were good. Solid. Enjoyable. But after that appetizer performance, expectations were sky high and they just didn't quite hit that same level: - Shrimp enchiladas: shrimp played it a little too safe--kind of like they didn't want to offend anyone. - Burrito Loco (with queso on the side): crowd-pleaser, no complaints. - Beef birria burrito (mine): tasty, but leaned a little heavy on the rice--like it was trying to bulk up for winter. Still good, just not the star of the show. Important note: none of this was bad. Not even close. Just overshadowed by how strong the opening act was. Now, the service? Outstanding. Attentive, friendly, and genuinely fun--like they actually enjoy working there, which makes a huge difference. The kind of service that keeps your drinks full and your mood even better. My one critique--and it's coming from a place of love: The menu is... ambitious. Like "we can do EVERYTHING" ambitious. It feels about 50% too big. At some point you start wondering, "what's the signature here?" Trim it down, focus on the hits, and this place could go from great to elite. Final verdict: Will we be back? 100%. Am I already thinking about those nachos? Also 100%. Would I sit on that bar side again and pretend it's Saturday even if it's Sunday? Without hesitation. Monterey delivers great vibes, killer apps, and a fun experience overall. Next time, I'm coming hungry... and maybe just ordering three rounds of nachos and calling it a day.

The good, the bad, and the ugly…read more... We met some friends for dinner, we made a reservation as there was a handful of us (5). We arrived and they didn't see our reservation. After realizing there was a communication issue, John somehow turned into Johann and we were seated. We all laughed it happens. We put drink orders in right when we sat.... 7:05pm This is where the ugly comes in... 40 minutes, no drinks, apps already came, we ate most, still no beverage. The table next to us who sat 15 min after us, got their drinks. I asked 3 different servers what was happening.,, no one could answer , no manager, no one followed up One by one our drinks came over the next 15 minutes.... So literally over an hour for beverages, no sorry, no we are busy, nothing.... Had a manager come over and apologized, I'd be a little better.. I am extremely disappointed . I would honestly not go back because of this . The food is amazing- absolutely so delicious, this is where I am torn. Maybe I go back and just have water?!?! We had a Monterey combo, enchiladas, a burrito, a quesadilla, and another entree I didn't catch. We wanted dessert, the server let us know it was gonna be a bit. THANK YOU for telling us.... I'm cool waiting just tell us. I wanted one more beverage, I asked if it was going to be a while, she told me she would rush it, she did and I appreciate that. (Still no apology for the first round) All in all good food, shitty bar service, NO manager . I would have taken an apology , or a discount or something, instead you ignored it and avoided us. Not sure if I'd go back at this point

Had a delicious lunch at Señor Pancho's in prospect that is located right on the town line of…read moreProspect and Cheshire. My coworkers rave about this place and I can see why. Friendly staff, fresh chips and salsa, and a variety of bowls, tacos, burritos, and more. They have a bar, neatly designed dining room, and an outdoor patio. It was a gorgeous afternoon and we ate our lunch outside. I ordered the California Burrito, a vegetarian option, that was filled with many sautéed veggies including broccoli and squash. I really enjoyed my burrito because it has a lot of flavor, cheesy, and I liked the tomatillo sauce that was on top. I know I will be returning back soon.

It's a local restaurant I've been here many times since moving to Cheshire it's always good…read more In the summer sit outside!! The vibe is so good!! Try the desert platter!! Price is great!! Portions are huge!! Service pleasant!!

Best food I've ever had. Bit of a wait, but that's because they're filling the food with flavor and…read morelove. I got the carne enchilada quesadilla and my life is changed.

This place is real deal, such amazing food at great prices. Do not let the outside deter you from…read morestopping in. The service was quick and simple. Older family servicing some of the best fresh tacos you can get. The atmosphere was that of an easy mexican dinner with the family, not an americanized/gentrified experience. The corn tortillas are sooooo fresh and tasty i could not get enough of the tacos.

The food is delicious and always super flavorful. the price is great and the atmosphere is super…read morefriendly. The food is ready within minutes and everything is fresh. I love getting food from there. 100/10 recommend as a go to Mexican food truck whenever you get the chance.

We were the only customers and waited 25 minutes for our order. Then we received our food and did…read morenot get any hot sauces. The food was very greasy with no flavor, but it was very expensive too. We will definitely not be a second time visitor.

Every time I want a bowl I head to this salsa Fresca. It is easy to get to and have good parking…read more Next to other quick take out restaurants like Jersey's Mikes and Tropical Smoothie. The app is simple to use and I like how the is place have a drive through window. I don't even have to get out of the car. The service is usually quick. The team would always have my order ready and it is packed up nicely. I actually never went inside the establishment but I am sure it is nice. I love how each bowl comes with chip and salsa. This team here all get my special instructions correct when I want a bit an extra of something. Overall a great choice when you don't wanna cook and want something quick and delicious.

I had the chance to try a little bit of everything including the MVP Burrito, Keto Bowl, Aztec…read moreBowl, Cozumel Quesadilla, Freedom Burrito, and the Soulmate Burrito. Everything was really good, but the Cozumel Quesadilla was definitely my favorite, especially with the aioli sauce. That sauce was perfection. I honestly wanted to put it on everything. You order at the counter and they make the food right in front of you. Once it's ready, you pay and can either grab a seat or take it to go. It's a quick, casual spot to grab a meal. Not really a romantic setting or anything like that, but it's great if you're looking for something fast and flavorful. There was a steady crowd while I was there, but there were still plenty of seats available, so it didn't feel overcrowded.

Th food is amazing and they have FREE guac and queso on every burrito every day!…read more The staff is friendly and the team was attentive even in the dining room! I'll definitely be back!

Conflicted on this one. The place itself is nice and clean on the side they have done, they're…read morestill doing some construction it looks like to get a drive through up and such. The food was mediocre. The portion for the dips is soooo small. I thought that was a bonus item but then realized it was my side, or the order I was surprised. It was just okay tasting, very very salty. The burrito was the only thing worth it. Filling, and fully packed if you build your own. The service was nice as well.

This is my go to spot for tacos! The service is great, the food is always fresh and ready fast. The…read moreprices are right and Taco Tues there's always a special. I usually order to go, but they have a couple of small tables out front when the weather is nice. My favorite is the shrimp tacos! This place serves the biggest burrito I've ever had. Lucky to have a local authentic Mexican spot close by.

I happened to stop by on opening day. The owner was amazing! Very cheerful and conversational. They…read morehad an amazing presentation of free tacos - that were cooked up to order. I was shocked when my orders were finished because I thought they would be a sample size. These were full size meals with all the toppings. My favorite was my order- the Al pastor. Both my boys thoroughly enjoyed their orders- shredded pork and steak. They have said they want to go back and my kids don't usually ask for more traditional style toppings. The pics look a bit messy from shifting on my drive home. I love that they come with pico and guacamole standard. And cheese. I will be a regular here. My one complaint is parking...the lot is very tiny and street parking is iffy.

The drinks were very large and very heavy on the flavor, for example the mango. I ordered the combo…read morefajitas which were served in a plate not a sizzling platter like I'm used to but that's okay I guess. The rice was very dry, the fajitas were dry as was the steak and the chicken. The only tender part were the shrimp. There were extremely few onions and peppers in the dish and there are usually quite a bit. I would not go back.

This place serves simply amazing authentic Mexican food. Go and enjoy! Buen Provecho!read more