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    Monica's Tacos

    3.3 (111 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    MONICA'S TACOS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Laura F.

    great tacos and awesome service! the drinks were so delicious as well! thank you for coming into our campus

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    Melissa P.

    The food was absolutely delicious. I haven't found a good Mexican food spot out here. I have been here for 3 years from LA. Food is definitely not the same. However this place was excellent. The ambiance was nice. Not loud , cute and clean inside. You order then sit. They do bring the food to you.

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    Kristin S.

    Really torn between 3 and 4 stars but giving room for improvement. The crunchy taco was delicious and filled with meat. I also took home Taquitos which were but not the best taquitos I've had. Al pastor is usually my favorite and was good! The shredded beef in the Taquitos was good as well but the asada was fatty and chewy. Rice and beans was perfect.

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    Best Carnitas tacos I've had in a long time. Quite possibly the best of all time. But beware of the hot sauce. Two thumbs up!

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    8 years ago

    The best the desert ... local mom and pop shop gotta love it..try the shrimp taco or shrimp cocktail...

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    8 years ago

    Monicas is our go to for good tacos in the High Desert. The tacos are good quality, salsa is fire and setting is casual and friendly.

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    12 years ago

    Every time I think of Monica's I instantly get hungry, the best home made tasting Mexican food ever! Especially their Chile rellenos!!

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    This place sucks food not good and the food u get ain't worth the prices u pay they are over price and sucks

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    Me and my family love this place I always get a green wet burrito can never go wrong with Monica's best food

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