In my opinion this restaurant has the Best Colombian food in Houston. Try the empanadas

Really enjoyed both of them. Tasty portions. Well marinated. Would order again particularly the Carne asada. The sides could have been tastier which is why I didn't give it 4 stars. But the meats are great read more

Mono's Colombian Restaurant - Marinated grilled steak Carne Asada - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Visited for the first time last night and I'm the food was incredible. It was the epitome of comfort food, especially on a rainy Houston night. The service was great and the restaurant was clean. 10/10 will be back with more people. read more

Mono's Colombian Restaurant - Lechón Encendido and Ajiaco - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped by to try out the Bandeja Paisa and some beef empanadas...first of all the food had such great flavor. The rice was perfectly cooked and the steak was juicy and seasoned just right. The empanadas were big and golden yellow, crispy outside and filled up and warm inside. As for the service; it was impeccable. My family and I were quickly acknowledged and seated. Our table was very clean and noticed all the countertops and throughout the restaurant was clean. The music playing was very inviting. I was also offered to try the chicken empanadas and traditional Colombian drinks and I am so glad I was able to try it. It completed the meal! It is service and food like the one Monos Colombian restaurant offers that everyone in Houston needs must try. Thank you Monos staff, chefs, and entire team for bringing such an amazing food experience to us. Keep up the good work and can't wait to stop by again. read more

So delicious! I've never seen a cleaner kitchen area in my 71 years! Highly recommend! read more

Excellent service, fresh and delicious food! Really good Colombian coffee and Margaritas! read more

Mono's Colombian Restaurant - Fried fish and Salad on the side - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Come with an empty stomach. The portions are massive. We ordered empanadas, tostones, lechon, bandeja montanera. Tons of leftovers. Everything was quite delicious and the service was top notch. read more

Mono's Colombian Restaurant - Inside the establishment. - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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the best authentic Colombian food since i've lived in Miami. OMG. The Pollo En Salsa Criolla is amazing. they say it's Drumsticks but it's an entire Leg Quarter. Get the Black Beans. the best thing ever. read more

Cubano sandwich wasn't as Authentic. They use torta bread in replace of Cuban bread. read more

The food was disgusting service was terrible It had good ambiance Are fruit took over two hours, and it was disgusting read more

This is second time I've eaten here. In my opinion Monos is the best Colombian restaurant in town. Their meat empanadas are outstanding. They're served fresh from the grill and have just the right mixture of meat and crust. In addition to the empanadas I had a Bistec dish, which was so delicious. My dinner companions, both of whom eat Colombian food here and in Latin America, raved about how delicious the food was. We will be back soon read more

Ordered lechon encendido,beef empanada. He ordered picada and beef empanada. My dish was pulled pork with sauce, rice, beans and plaintains. The medium/large was filling. The rice was fluffy , plaintains was soft and sweet. The pulled pork was the best part. It was extremely soft and well seasoned. The beef empanada was delicious also. I tried his plate also. It was family style plate enough for 2 friends or family and more. It had beef empanada,sausage,soft sweet plaintains ,unripe plaintain,steak, ribs,potatoe , pork and more. It was really good and so was mango smoothie. Planning to bring our friends and family next time. Almost forgot salsa was tasty too. Now time to walk it off. read more

Mono's Colombian Restaurant - Lechon encendido - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food was amazing! Of course we grabbed a bandeja. For appetizers we did the maduros con queso y crema. It was so much food but all delicious. Service was great. read more

I just got hung up on twice now after calling to speak to someone who could help with my order. I ordered 3 Arepas de pollo (along with 3 empanadas) Apparently they don't make these, but they decided to take the order anyways without advising us and charged me for three arepas con carne asada (which is not on the menu either) It was a pick up order and My Mom and Aunt were surprised when they saw the price at pick up. It was clearly not what we ordered or wanted. We were way over charged for in edible food. They were told they had to take the order no matter what and pay. I was given three dry pieces of grilled chicken with three huge dry arepas, nothing else. No salad, no cheese, no condiments, not even a napkin. I called once to speak with a manager and I was placed on hold then hung up on. The second time I called, it seemed as they didn't understand English somehow, even though they did the first time, I got hung up on again. Yo hablo español perfectamente (soy latino), but three strikes your out on my part. Total lack of professionalism and customer service. It's sad when people are willing to spend money for good food and you take the money and serve cardboard and intimidation instead. Clearly we will keep our money and patronage with our other awesome Colombian neighborhood restaurants where the food is great and we are never forced to pay for things we didn't order. read more

Mono's Colombian Restaurant - Arepa and grilled chicken???? Arepa con Carne Asad?? - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I order food from Monos at least once a week, my kids love their Arepa con queso and the empanadas. My favorite is the caldo de res (beef Stew). read more

Food was great! We really liked it. It was something different to try. Service was good too.

Food was really good and huge portions. Everything was great but service is a little slower but still good and friendly. I'll be back so much I want to try. read more

As a first time trying Colombian food, it wasn't bad. I really liked their drinks. The ladies are really nice. Would like to go again. read more

Mono's Colombian Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

We had a delicious dinner here. We enjoyed perfectly fried tostones and sampled an beef empanada-perfectly crispy outside, chewy inside and the shredded beef had good flavor. We had a passion fruit with water, which is like juice blended with ice to make it thick and slushy like. We had the lechon pork which was so flavorful, but my favorite was the ajiaco potato soup. I was completely ignorant of it, but ordered it and it was amazing! I'm loving the herb that goes in it. It was too much to finish and they kindly brought us more broth to add to our to go portion. We'd happily return! read more

Hands down best Colombian food in Houston. The service and taste is great. Will eat again read more

Mono's Colombian Restaurant - Obviously very yummy - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Pretty good place they have a different type of bandeja named bandeja montañera and campesina. It is different from the bandeja paisa. Instead of a slice of thin steak it is crushed and mixed with the beans. And the plantains are fried and flattened instead of it being soft. They have a different menu than the menus you see at any other colombian restaurants. They have a great selection of dishes that I have tasted in different parts of colombia so it is pretty nice to see these dishes again and in the states. I am glad they are trying to be unique instead of having the same dishes you see in other colombian restaurants. I enjoyed it here and I am glad that I was recommended here. Check this place out! read more

Mono's Colombian Restaurant - Monos colombian restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

OMG! OMG! OMG! This place is so good. Very clean. Very friendly. Very fresh tasting. They clearly cater to Spanish speaking customers, but they do have English on the menu and the waitresses broken English was quite sufficient. It was easy to find several delicious items to choose from. I had Ropa Vieja with black beans, rice, and plantains. It was delicious. This is a tiny little place in a strip center and easy to miss. It is well worth finding it. Tell them Jerry sent you. They won't know who I am and they will be wondering who is this Jerry guy? And that's funny all by itself. Enjoy! read more

Mono's Colombian Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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In the area for meeting, my coworker and I were looking for a place for lunch. She is from Columbia and suggested Mono's, as I had never tried Columbian food before. I really enjoyed the food here! I had the Pechuga a la Plancha, which had a wonderful flavor and came with rice, beans and plantains. Oh, and how I loved the green chili sauce on the table! Between my colleague and I, we went through the entire jar on the table. I am now a serious Columbian food fan! read more

This is my go to place when I need some comfort. The staff is always friendly, coffee is fabulous and the Paisa Plate is always hot, fresh and delicious. read more

Had a great grilled chicken meal here. Servings are generous and meal presentation is on point. I felt the service could have been better, but I'm overall satisfied with this place. read more

Mono's Colombian Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Unfortunately, I came to Mono's to have dinner with my sister and niece, never did I expect it to be unpleasant. One of the waitresses was extremely rude and embarrassed me in front of my sister and niece. I was appalled by her remarks. I have been coming here ever since it opened and have referred my friends to come here because the food is very good. Although, I think the service has declined and obviously, they don't appreciate frequent clients. read more

El día de ayer decidimos comprar sancocho de gallina siempre emos estado satisfechos con la comida el servicio y precios la sorpresa esque las verduras estaban crudas plátano papá y yuca el caldo no tenía sabor aparte llenaron el vaso de vegetales pedasos muy grande que no hay espacio para líquido por eso dos estrellas igual le daremos otra oportunidad al sancocho de gallina read more

The empanadas are really delicious & cheap compared to other columbian restaurants, one of my go to places to eat authentic columbian food, try the licuados! read more

Delicious Colombian food. Great service. They have my favorite bread arepa. Mango smoothie is excellent!!!! My first time here. It was recommended by a friend. I will defiantly return. read more

Mono's Colombian Restaurant - Delicious!!!!! The combo plate - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

One of my favorite Colombian spots! Small but great bandejas paisa and fresh made juice! I always recommend this spot because of the freshness of the food! read more

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Pure homestyle meal here. If you want some good food, this is the spot. Looks like they downsized since the last time I came here a couple of years back. I had to wait 15 minutes for my food but it was worth the wait. The food was hot and fresh. I had to ask for a doggy bag to take some of the food home. Delish here. read more

Mono's Colombian Restaurant - Yummm - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I got the bandeja plate and it's the bomb.com!! You get a little bit of everything! And the maduros with cheese and crema?? DELICIOUS!!

Food is good. Big portions. Location has expanded. Will be back. Parking can be tricky. read more

First time here. The food was amazing - I had "Bistek a la Mexicana." Try their aguas frescas! read more

Mono's Colombian Restaurant - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Really good flavors. Excellent lunch specials and prices. Recommend giving this place a shot if you are in the area. read more

Mono's Colombian Restaurant - Pulled pork lunch special. Tasty - Colombian Near Me - Houston, Texas

Good hole in the wall Colombian food, pretty good prices. I would most certainly come here again. Try the Churrasco top serloin with fried plantains topped with rice and beans. They have really good meat, rice, & beans. yummm! read more

Stuff took forever to give me my food lady took my money faster than bringing my food

I've been going here for years now. My long term love for Colombian cuisine keeps me forever on the hunt for the most authentic version I can find. This place is the closest to what I had in Colombia. The bandeja montañera and campesina are a must and right up any carnivorous texans' alley. Don't forget the empanadas and the camarones en salsa de coco. The service is better than most hole-in-the-wall restaurants. Honestly, for food like this, I could care less about the service. read more

Small place off of 59 & Fondren. The ladies there barely speak English. I ordered the beef empanadas, an extra side of plaintains and the plate with the steak, sausage and pork belly with sunny side up egg and beans. I enjoyed the plaintains and the pork belly. The steak was too thin & chewy. The sausage was bleh. My hubby wasn't a fan of the food either. The empanadas were stuffed and fat and was ok, I've had better. Good came out fresh and fast though! read more

Very good service, fast and delicious Colombian food. My hen sancocho was seasoned very well .