Portion sizes are not worth the price paid. $20+ just for the Chicken Ranchero shown in picture... disappointing. Every time we go the amount of food gets smaller and the price increases or there's an extra charge for something. If you order to-go food it is also almost always an even less amount of food and very obviously just thrown together in a container. The chips for the chips and salsa are always stale. The inside of the establishment is as expected. They have bar specials often. Friendly staff most of the time. read more

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - Rice and Guacamole salad - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I always appreciate the fast service. And how quickly do they bring the chips and salsa to the table. The veggie chimichanga is consistently good. I brought my kids with me today and they had a nice filling options on their kids menu. We will return read more

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I stopped by for a quick lunch when I was in the area. I love their salsa. I'm actually shocked at how much salsa I ate! I also enjoyed their shredded chicken tacos and was very impressed with their side of rice. Rice isn't usually something I enjoy but this rice was very flavorful and hit the spot. They get you in and out quickly so that you can get back to your workday. Oh, and they have fountain coke zero which is my favorite thing on the planet. read more

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Oh god this is the worst Mexican restaurant I have ever been to. I should not have gone on May 5th but it was a friends birthday. We ordered a picture of drinks, and there was not one bit of tequila in that picture of margaritas. Then we waited about 90 minutes to have our orders taken. I asked if I could get the chicken, been and cheese enchiladas but just to make the one chicken a cheese. He said no problem. First it can in corn tortillas and I have never seen that before , then I got one beef and one with a teaspoon of bean and one cheese. I would have sent it back but just ate the beef. The service was just terrible and it was like eating corn patties with sour cream on top, nothing in the wraps except for the beef that I did not order. Stay away is the best recommendation I can give you for this place read more

Food was tasteless, yet tasted like vinegar!?!?! Luke warm at best! Def won't recommend, nor return... Hard pass!!! read more

My chicken queso burrito was so good. The cheese dip on top. Was not just melted bland thin white cheese. It was scrap the plate worthy. The beans had great flavor. Not watered down like some places. The price was reasonable. Loved that I did not have to pay for ingredients I don't eat like sore cream or guacamole salad. I was very surprised I had the restaurant to myself, granted it was 4pm on a Thursday. But I will definitely be back. read more

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - Queso Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This is a decent Mexican restaurant - not my favorite by any means as I've been searching for good ones in the university area. Loved the quesabirria tacos. Their salsa is a little bland but they have a couple of spicy options you can order instead - I'd recommend those. The chips were delicious and super fresh. Not a fan of their house margaritas - they tasted like an off the shelf margarita mix. It was very tart and had a green hue, which I thought was super odd. The service was great and food was ready quickly. Plenty of seating and decor is pretty typical. read more

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Very good restaurant overall. Exactly what you want and expect for a Mexican restaurant. Food is very good for a very good price.

Stoped by this restaurant on my lunch break earlier this week. I must say the staff is rather friendly and the place was really clean. I overly enjoyed the chicken quesadilla. I'm not much of a beans girl, so I opted for double rice. The cheese is amazing and the salsa seems to be made fresh, the rice with cheese dip poured over it is to die for. Definitely, recommend going to this place whenever you're in the mood for Mexican. read more

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I attempted to order through Uber Eats, order goes through it's accepted BY THE RESTAURANT just for them to cancel it 20-30mins later with no explanation except "Your order has been cancelled because the restaurant can't get to it right now". So you allowed me to order, took my money, had me waiting, then cancelled it instead of cancelling it from the start?? Great! Thanks for the great customer service read more

I recently ordered take out from here and overall I would say they are solid for what they offer. It's greasy Mexican food that is satisfying and inexpensive. I can confirm that it is good for when you've have a few drinks, and I imagine it is probably great for hangovers. There are better Mexican options out there, but if you are close by it is certainly an option to consider. They have a large menu with most of the classic staples. I ordered some taquitos and some quesadillas and they hit the spot. I don't spend a ton of time in the university area but if I found myself nearby I wouldn't hesitate to stop in for a meal. I do enjoy supporting small family owned restaurants. That being said I wasn't blown away by the food either, but for the price point it was a solid meal. read more

This place has been a classic for years. They are super quick and efficient. Whether dine in or carry out. It's large do it's a great place to have a large group. My staff tend to come here for going away lunches because they can accommodate large groups. The food is consistently good as well. read more

¡Que lindo es este restaurante! Mi padre y yo salgamos allá regularmente y siempre nos encanta mucho. Tengo muchas memorias preciosas de este lugar. La comida siempre es muy buena y los precios todavía son buenos a pesar de lo que podrían cargar. Entonces ¿Como es posible que solo tiene tres estrellas? No sé. Después de demasiados años de disfrutar el servicio sin revistar, finalmente coloco 5 estrellas. read more

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food was really good. I wasn't able to take any pictures but I enjoyed the queso a lot. We were able to sit down as soon as we walked in. The margaritas were great. I would suggest this place. read more

Always seem to be in the mood for Mexican food, and there just seems to be an abundance of restaurants around me. However this place may make my favorite chicken chimichanga, with their white queso on top. Which usually I hate but theirs is delicious! And the rice and beans which if where honest no one really pays attention to; but I do, I love them! Great flavor in the rice! We also also do the bean dip which has the refried beans and queso. I honestly can say anything bad about their food. They recently have remodeled half the restaurant, so I be will curious to see if the remodel the other side so it matches. Or will will it feel like u have two separate restaurants from now on. And our only knock, is that when we get sat in the side not remodeled the service is SLOW! It they always take ur order fast but then following up is slow. But other then that it's quieter then a lot of restaurants and great food! read more

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - Chicken chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The food here is delicious and served in large portion. In particular the pollo con chorizo (filet of chicken served with a queso and spicy sausage topping) and their fajitas are highly recommende. Katherine, our server, was amazing! She did a wonderful job, making excellent recommendations for dessert (trust me, you want the cheesecake). Nice casual atmospher. read more

Always down for Mexican food. The tacos were amazing. The queso and chips. Service was fast. read more

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

One of my favorite local Mexican restaurants, I've been eating here for years... It's easy to find, right off wt Harris and hwy 49, you should definitely stop by and get the arroz con Pollo, or whatever your favorite dish is, because you can't really go wrong here, it's all good! read more

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Very slow service and the staff forgot our order twice. The food was okay, but small portions for what you pay.

Large menu lots of great choices. This place is very solid and a real gem in the suburbs of Charlotte. Service was was excellent and very quick. The place is nicely decorated and very typical of a Mexican restaurant will definitely go back. read more

Great food, the most hospitable staff and the music was awesome!!!! Can't wait to come back! read more

No. Nope. NEVER AGAIN!! OK so we realize this is not an upscale restaurant. Food was decent and the drinks were week. Probably would not have even written to review, except... * DISCLAIMER!! I suggest you don't read this if you are currently there and eating* SIL and I go to use the ladies room before we leave. All three toilets are backed up. A waitress goes in and uses the plunger to clear out the toilet. She then proceeds to leave the restroom without washing her hands. read more

Been going to this place since 2018 & it's definitely reached its lowest point since I been. The rice is old so if you save some for later it smells rancid. Pretty much no matter what you order it's not fresh like it used to be. I don't know what happened here but they did have a horrible health score a year ago that shut them down, unsure if that's where the trend started but now I have to find a new go to. Wasted so much money here. read more

Hello Friends, This will be short and sweet. Kinda like Gary Colman. Came here for Taco Tuesdays, they serve one of my favorite tequilas Lunuza. The margaritas are pre made (yuck). The taco were decent. I mean really. Who complains over a dollar taco. We sat at the bar thinking the service would be prompt. I can admit, that wasn't the first time I've been wrong. We waited way too long for bar service being the only ones there and only One of Two parties in the place. Would I go again? Sure. Go Enjoy, TTFN read more

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Always total up your credit card receipt and check your statements, this location tried to charge me an additional $34 read more

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Nothing to write home about but if you feel the need to go then it's there so go. Service was attentive and they tried. I entered ready to order the chilaquiles that came up via several online searches. Well, they offer shredded chicken or ground beef for their chilaquiles and this is not anything I'm accustomed to. I asked for steak. The server tried and came back with beef tips as a counter. I took the shredded chicken. Mind you I arrived right after opening and only 2 cars in the lot. Even if they needed to upcharge to give me a piece of flat steak then I'd take it. The chillaquiles comes with rice and refired beans. Remember I came about 11:40a and they open at 11a? Well, I didn't get fresh rice but rice from last night or two days ago. There were older dark pieces, crunchy pieces and the beans were okay. The verde sauce on the chilaquiles was perfect but the chicken just made it okay. They serve salsa in a carafe and you pour it into a bowl but the server's assistant had his hand all in the bowl so I opted out. All in all it's the usually gringo tex-mex and I love such. I'd return if over that way but I'm not making a special trip. I can also understand how folks feel the chips are stale but again.... that didn't make me score anything lower. There's room for improvement but you won't die here. read more

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - Chilaquiles with green sauce and shredded chicken. - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place is a staple for our family. The quality and price is exactly what you're looking for when you want Mexican. We go a couple times a month and have only had one issue, but it was handled so professionally that it isn't worth mentioning. 5/5 read more

The best Mexican restaurant in the area! Always great service with the best food. The fiesta guacamole dip is the best I've ever had

Wow, I'm impressed! Coming here from Texas (having lived for years in both Houston and Austin; but originally from California) I have high standards for Mexican food. It's the truth-- "Tex Mex" may sound like a corny Americanized version of Mexican food, but believe me, Texas has one of the highest hispanic populations of any state, and the restaurants don't cook for the gringos-- they cook for their people, and it is so delicious!! Muy, if you will. So, I didn't really have high hopes coming to this restaurant. After Texas, I didn't think it would be very good. Boy was I wrong! I ordered the "Super California" burrito w/chicken for take out. At home, eating with just a fork (I'm a single man, don't judge!), I can honestly say that I enjoyed every bite! The beans, the rice, the chicken, even the tortilla wrapped around it-- everything. Granted this is my first time here. First time getting Mexican food in Charlotte-- you done good, Charlotte! I'll certainly be back soon, and probably to have my normal go-to meal: a carne asada steak dinner. read more

This has been a go to for years and years. Last evening I was surprised by a several percent up charge (3.4%??) for card use over cash. I was stunned at the bill that a skinny margarita was $15. There are no prices on the drink menu. I should have asked. My fault. I wouldn't have ordered. Food was delicious as usual, good service. I decided to review bc I traditional Mexican food restaurant such as this has long been less expensive dinner out. I understand what restaurants are up against ( in the business for 23 years ) but I have to say I left feeling slightly robbed. read more

Waitress was slow to bring out chips and salsa. Chips tasted stale and salsa tasted like it was out of a can. Food was average, nothing to rave about. This location is much different from other locations. Would not recommend or come back read more

Great food and usually great service. Sometimes they can be a bit slow. We go there many Fridays to relax and unwind from the week.

I visit the Monterrey in the University about once a month during lunchtime. People from work had always mentioned it, but from the outside, it doesn't look like much. It's in a strip mall. I decided to try it and once I got in there, I was amazed. They've decorated and themed the inside of this strip mall restaurant very nicely to resemble a Mexican restaurant. It's also divided into separate areas, making each a little more private. I was impressed. They bring you chips and salsa to start like any good Mexican restaurant. They're nothing out of the ordinary, but they always taste so good to whet your appetite. The salsa comes in a little decanter which you can then pour into your salsa bowl(s). It's unnecessary, but the presentation of it is very nice. The food choices are your basic Mexican menu items. I usually get one of the lunch combos. For about $6, you can't go wrong. It comes with a couple of choices, rice, and a side item. My favorite is the combo with the soft chicken taco and chile relleno (which isn't really a stuffed chile, it's more of a pile of mush of cheese and very finely chopped chile, but oh-so-good), with a "salad" on the side consisting of shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and guacamole. Yum. Like I said, the items are only about $6 a person and they really fill you up. For a sit-down lunch restaurant, it's an awesome and delicious deal. read more

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Hadn't been here in a while and decided I wanted Taco Tuesday! Going to Monterrey was a good choice, the tacos were fresh full of flavor and they were prepared perfectly! I had the chicken and the steak! I wish they would allow you to try all 4 chicken, steak, chorizo, and carnitas. For some reason you're only allowed 2, regardless they were good as were the enchiladas verde! Keep up the good work Monterrey! read more

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Business owner was terrible. Called to complain about the portion I received.. paid for a dinner portion and received received please thank a lunch. Called last night to report it and they advised me to call today.. he was rude ass hell and didn't fix the issues.. so they received my money and I received please food I can't eat here again. Rude ass service and will not recommend this place..run read more

Great meals always. Fresh, temperature, portions, flavor. Best salsa, chips & queso too

Wow the burrito was definitely the size of of my head and I love that. Typically most Mexican restaurants hand you a burrito the size of a Taco Bell cheese roll up and I'm not with the shits. Despite that this is a local Mexican restaurant and they serve amazing quesadilla that's actually cheesy. Service is amazing & Booths are comfy. Take a seat & enjoy. 1. read more

Three words queso Burria tacos Amazing new favorite Mexican in town Mi Pueblo does not stand a chance to this place read more

I have an authentic Mexican palate. I have tried Mexican food from every region. This place is definitely not authentic, but they give off the air of authenticity. Far too much lettuce and sour cream on everything I ever order, and the vegetarian/vegan options are unfortunate. All across Mexico there are vegan dishes plenty, but here, it was lacking. My partner enjoyed their meal, just fine, said they would come back one more time to try one more dish, but if the use of "fillers" like lettuce and sour cream is still plentiful, then that may be the last time they go. I personally will only ever go if someone else suggested it. Not my first choice. read more

I visited here last night with my cousin and her husband. We sat on the right side of the restaurant. The area seemed kinda tight with all the tables kinda close but it did give it a more homey feel. The restaurant is decorated like your typical Mexican restaurant. Our serve didn't speak good English so making our orders and requests were a little harder at times. The chicken chimichanga I got was good but I wish they gave me more rice since I opted out on beans. My drink was not that good though for some reason it tasted really salty? I didn't drink from the rim either it was through a straw so I thought that was kinda weird. Overall my experience was okay. I would go back if someone wanted to go here but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. I've had better experiences at other Mexican restaurants. read more

Monterrey Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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