John W.

I had a good experience at Monarca. The ambiance was great and the food was decent. I stopped in for dinner on a Thursday night. The area it's in is very nice, with a park and plenty of parking. Walking distance to an HEB as well for last minute grocery stops. The food was ok. We ordered the costillas adobadas + the filet mignon + the enchiladas. Note that the enchiladas are actually empanadas and the menu has a typo. The food was ok. The costillas adobadas (baby back ribs) were yummy and the meat was super flavorful. However - I thought the taste was a bit too deep (intense/ rich). The filet mignon was ok, seasoned well and a bit dry. The empanadas were good too & had good flavor. Nothing really blew me away, & it was a bit pricey. The chips and salsa were really great. The ambiance is amazing though. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and really nice. They have a cool speakeasy as well (which has awesome vibes). Service was normal; standard. Our waiter was good & the food came out pretty quick. Food: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Service 4/5

Brittany B.

I'll be honest, upon reading the menu I thought, if I'm going to pay $13 for guac with crispy beef and $17 for tacos they better be good...real good...luckily they were, but this is not the place for a street taco! This is the type of spot where coke is poured from the can into fancy glasswear, your salsa options arrive in shot glasses, and your food is whisked from your table and bagged for you if you choose to take items to-go. From the booths and atmosphere to the food, it's clear they put a lot of love and time into this concept! It's just a sexy spot! My Pollo Asado was delicious. Although mine did not come with the shishito pepper others noted on Yelp, even without, the chicken was perfectly seasoned and juicy, and I'd put that sauce on everyone, it's perfection! The guac offered a nice surprise. The portion is enough to feed 2-4, and it arrives table side bright with acid and seasoned to perfection. The crispy beef, (think beef bacon, not jerky like, but instead perfectly crisp) is a real treat! With "no need to lift a finger" service, and savory cravable eats, this is a spot that has my heart and my wallet. I can't wait to return to visit the Speakeasy on the weekend!

Emily T.

We had the best time there for my husband 50th birthday and Valentine Day. Everyone was super nice. Food is excellent. Top notch restaurant.

Roger J.

Monarco is a very nice, slightly upscale Mexican restaurant in Creekside. The location is nice and you feel the added ambiance when you enter the restaurant. We visited on a Sunday afternoon, just in time for Happy Hour, 3-6 pm daily. I really wanted to try the Torta de Carne Asada but it was not available for some reason? Instead we went with Tacos de Filete and Tacos Baja. Both were delicious, high quality and recommended. We ordered a side of street corn which was equally tasty. The service was also very good, Roger was attentive, personable and added to the experience. However, we should have sat outside as there was a large, very talkative group right next to our table. Not complaining, just made it a little hard to carry on a conversation. Drinks were tasty, high quality and due to happy hour, half price. Why the 4 stars versus 5? We had to ask for chips and salsa (which were tasty) but not served automatically. I'm not even sure we were supposed to get them so kudos to Roger. The prices are a bit high to not include rice or beans of some kind or at least a side option. Too many other high quality Mexican restaurants to choose from that provide similar quality and ambiance. I do recommend Monarco. Just be prepared to pay a little more, get a little less. Enjoy! Also, a bonus is they have a speakeasy on the weekend...

Micca D.

Food was exceptional! Funded, tuna tostadas and steak tacos yummy!! Service was superb and the restaurant itself is very stylish. Loved everything about this place

Brett N.

Why 4 stars? Because there is obviously an emphasis on quality here. --- --- --- We had plans to visit another restaurant for lunch, but after those plans were somewhat set, my wife discovered Monarca, and we quickly pivoted to coming here instead. We were sad to see that when we arrived, there were literally no other customers dining. There were a few that arrived while we were eating, but we definitely hope that people support this place! The service was super friendly and there were so many high quality touches throughout the experience. The salsa coming in a large, fancy shot glass. The tortillas coming in a mini nap-sack. The interior design being incredibly sleek. Everything was just so nice. As for the food, we started off with the fundido and really loved it. The chips and salsa were also excellent - among the best we've ever had. The chips were thick and salty and the salsa had a great flavor to it. The fundido was a large plate of melted cheese, so guess what's not remotely surprising? It was amazing. I was torn between the burger and the torta for my entree and the server recommended the burger. I enjoyed it overall, but not as much as I loved everything else. There was something kind of citrus-y on it that I wasn't a big fan of. But it was still a solid meal. My wife ordered the filet mignon and we both felt similarly about it: good, but probably not worth about $40. We did enjoy the brussels sprouts though, and were happy that they made these for us even though they were not on the lunch menu. I'd happily go back and try some of the tacos or something else on the dinner menu. I hope others do too because we need to make sure businesses like this can last for the long haul! There are 48 million Tex-Mex restaurants in the Houston area, so give this place a shot that does things a little differently.

Yan C.

Excellent service!! Octopus definitely hit the spot ! Overall experience was excellent! 100 bucks for 3 plates of food mmmmm so so

Heidi A.

We recently had a business dinner party of four at Monarca Modern Mexican Cocina and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. We started with the Ceviche Blanco and Aguachile Ribeye as appetizers both were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. All of our margaritas were perfectly made and balanced. For the main course, we tried the Arrachera, which was cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. The service was outstanding our waiter was very attentive and made great recommendations since it was our first visit. Even the small details stood out, like the restrooms being spotless clean. Overall, Monarca delivered on food, drinks, and service. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an elevated Mexican dining experience in The Woodlands.

Jill L.

it is nice to have another higher end restaurant option in Creekside village. I can't attest to the food since we just went in to grab a drink. The biggest surprise to me was the speakeasy hidden in the back. It is decorated well and has some comfy seating options for a date night. The drink menu all sounded very delicious and unique, offering items that you wouldn't be able to find other places. The only complaint I have is both of our drink were a little sweet for our taste. The entrees were pretty pricey and there was a limited amount to choose from. We will definitely be back to try some apps that sounded enticing.

Tania M.

Great service great ambiance delish food definitely recommend this place service by Roger was great.

Ana V.

Everything was delicious. Service was a little slow but they were kind of busy. Sat outside as it was a nice evening. Will come again and try other things on the menu. Didn't take pics of our other entrées but they were equally pretty and tasty.

Rhitu K.

If only we had been seated at a better table, it would've been five stars! We were sat right on the way to the speakeasy despite getting a reservation ahead of time, so a lot of foot traffic around us the whole time, which i don't think a lot of us enjoy. But moving on from that, drinks were delicious, food was delicious. Simply chef's kiss! I got pollo asado and I ate it for three meals haha. I had read a review that said chicken was a little dry which I agree with but it was so flavorful that I didn't even mind. Don't forget to get poblano rice! Tortillas are great but poblano rice goes so well with that chicken and those potatoes. Their salsa is pretty great too! Our server Alberto was hilarious and very kind. He was very sweet and attentive and very accommodating. Chris made our drinks and we had nice conversations with him as well! All in all please go try the place out!