Food was outstanding and not Tex-Mex, authentic Mexican food. What a pleasant surprise while…read moretraveling through.

They may be under management and I had heard they had a hiccup or two but they have recovered…read morenicely. You might notice that the chips and dip didn't arrive as fast as they did before, but it wasn't that noticeable except they were exceptional before, but it's still good. The bean dip that came wasn't as tasty as before but that's nit picking. I had my traditional "ElMarino". Which was fantastic! The wife had chicken chimichanga s that were awesome. See no need to alter their elite status, they are good.

I can't believe I just had some of the best tacos I've ever had, definitely the best in North…read moreCarolina...so close to home!!! And why haven't I known about this place before today!!?? Granted, walking in you almost want to turn around and walk out...(overwhelming amount of stuff) but!! It is a store also, and I'm super adventurous...so I stayed. I am so glad I did. Absolutely fantastic food. Exceeded my expectations and I cannot wait to go back!! Keep making tacos cuz I need them in my belly!!!

Best tamales I've ever had and I'm from San Antonio,Tx. We tried a mix of the rajas, pork and…read morechicken. Will definitely be going back.The tacos were great also but the tamales are over the top.

My husband I come here mostly to see Grace. She can brighten anyone's day. The service and food are…read morealways on point. No surprises here. :)

I ordered a fajita, but what I received was a tostado. It was very crispy on the outside but tough…read moreon the inside. I tried to eat it but gave up about halfway through. This is the first time I have been disappointed with what I've ordered at this restaurant. I don't know what went wrong this time other than a miscommunication. Also to note, it was extremely busy, but I had sit and wait for about 20 minutes for my bill. I think because I told them I didn't get what I ordered. Maybe they thought I didn't know the difference between the two items. I don't know, it was just very disappointing.

Al Pastor taco was a little on the high side in price, but the amount of meat in the taco was huge…read more The most meat of any authentic taco I've ever ate. This one had grilled onions on the side. Four tacos were $10.50, and I got a horchata and it tasted good. If you want a ground beef taco, go to Taco Bell. If you want authentic tacos, come here.

The food was authentic and very good. The service was excellent. If you come here for the ambience,…read moreyou're probably the wrong kind of person to come here. It's perfect for a hole-in-the-wall Mexican place.

While waiting between appointments, we used Yelp to find spot for a late lunch. With a rating of 4+…read morestars, we gave it a try. The restaurant is very close to the highway, just enough to park and leave. Building isn't the best looking, needs update and more curb appeal. We were seated immediately in the back half of the establishment. Interior is a Mexican theme if course. Music is playing, almost to loud for conversations. Music sounds like the speakers are very inexpensive. The windows were open for a nice breeze but the window screens are ripped, torn, not attached which allows nature to also enjoy the food. The young girl serving didn't speak English well, when asked a question, she had to get another lady to answer. She did check on us, just once during our meal but did refill our drinks and offered a takeout container. The food was good. We ordered the tortas milanese with chicken and ACP chicken. The sandwich was huge and the ACP was a big plate full. IF we order again, it will be takeout or delivery.

It was conveniently located near our stay. The restaurant was crowded on Sunday evening. We waited…read morearound 5 mins to be seated. We were given chips and salsa. The waiter was very knowledgeable and guided us to order according to our preferences. The food arrived pretty fast and it tasted Hot and Fresh. The waiter checked us frequently which was good. Overall we enjoyed the meal!!!

My friends and I stopped by for a quick meal after hiking. We enjoyed some beers and burritos…read more Our table ordered the Guacamole Mexicano dip, which had chopped avocado, tomato, onions, cilantro, jalapeño and lime. It was pretty good. The chips were warm, so it was very tasty. My friend ordered a build your own carnitas burrito with pineapple, rice and beans, and cilantro. She and her husband shared it, and said it was great. I ordered the 12" burrito Panfilo. It has sliced steak, refried beans and pico de gallo. It was decent and filling. I could only eat half of it. My husband ordered the fajitas Parillada. The meats included chicken, steak, shrimp, chorizo and zucchini. He said the flavor was nice, but the meats were very dry. The menu prices were as expected. The staff was friendly.

This hole in the wall in the outskirts of Boone is definitely worth a visit…read more I had taquitos with so many yummy toppings that I ended up making a taquito salad. The tacos were very good too. This is real Mexican food and it is delicious. The inside is small but cozy with a few tables and booths.

Grabbed a quick, cheap, filling meal from Taqueria La Monarca! I got the Gordita Al Pastor which…read morewas packed with tender pork, lettuce, & queso fresco and was pretty tasty. The asada taco was a bit lackluster though: the meat was tough and not well seasoned. They have a large salsa bar with many salsas and fresh veggie toppings. Ambiance is fine, spacious & a good number of tables inside. Service was fast & friendly. There are parking spots in front of the restaurant. 7/10 would recommend, at least the gorditas!

Went here and order a torta it was super good and yummy I order one to take on a tripread more

From the owner: Welcome to Leo’s taqueria!! We are a family owned Mexican kitchen, we serve authentic Mexican food read more