We finally made our way to Monterey Restaurant after multiple "you HAVE to go" recommendations…read more.. and I'm here to report: our friends did not lie. Walking in on a Sunday afternoon, I expected a sleepy, post-brunch wind-down. Instead? The bar side felt like someone accidentally hit "Saturday night" on the playlist. Music, people dancing, great energy--like a low-key fiesta you didn't know you were invited to but are immediately glad you showed up for. Not overwhelming, just the right amount of "should we stay longer than planned?" (we did). Let's talk food--because this is where things get interesting. They start you off with chips and salsa, and let me say: this is NOT your standard "here's some chips while you wait" situation. These were dangerously good. The kind where you keep saying "one more" until you realize you've eaten your body weight before appetizers even arrive. Speaking of appetizers--we went full commitment mode: - Chips & queso: excellent, no notes. Creamy, flavorful, gone in seconds. - Mexican street corn: above average and honestly appreciated--why don't more places put this on the menu?? - Nachos: THE HEADLINER. The Beyoncé of the table. The reason we will absolutely return. Perfectly built, generously topped, and somehow every chip got invited to the party. These alone are worth the trip. Then came the entrées... and here's where things leveled out a bit. They were good. Solid. Enjoyable. But after that appetizer performance, expectations were sky high and they just didn't quite hit that same level: - Shrimp enchiladas: shrimp played it a little too safe--kind of like they didn't want to offend anyone. - Burrito Loco (with queso on the side): crowd-pleaser, no complaints. - Beef birria burrito (mine): tasty, but leaned a little heavy on the rice--like it was trying to bulk up for winter. Still good, just not the star of the show. Important note: none of this was bad. Not even close. Just overshadowed by how strong the opening act was. Now, the service? Outstanding. Attentive, friendly, and genuinely fun--like they actually enjoy working there, which makes a huge difference. The kind of service that keeps your drinks full and your mood even better. My one critique--and it's coming from a place of love: The menu is... ambitious. Like "we can do EVERYTHING" ambitious. It feels about 50% too big. At some point you start wondering, "what's the signature here?" Trim it down, focus on the hits, and this place could go from great to elite. Final verdict: Will we be back? 100%. Am I already thinking about those nachos? Also 100%. Would I sit on that bar side again and pretend it's Saturday even if it's Sunday? Without hesitation. Monterey delivers great vibes, killer apps, and a fun experience overall. Next time, I'm coming hungry... and maybe just ordering three rounds of nachos and calling it a day.

Came with a party of 6, the waitress brought over chips and salsa with guacamole crema to start…read more We shared a pitcher of the house Margarita. They were very good and caught up quick. We ordered Tacos de birria and Quesa-Birria both came with consome bone broth. Both were very good, but the meat was just a bit fatty The establishment was clean and our server, Karla, was friendly and made sure we got all we asked for. Had to opt into the bathroom selfie lol. And the mural is stunning

Amazing service. Best tasting steak. Perfect seasoning. And the hot sauce was actually hot!…read more Yummy. Very clean and spacious. Will be back again and again.

From the outside , the building is something you may pass by without thinking of . But inside ,…read moreit's warm and welcoming . The food was amazing and fresh . Service wonderful too . I believe it was the owner , Augustine , who checked on us frequently. We've been out to Avon frequently for Mexican . This is our new go to place . Prices are reasonable , and the food is excellent.

Good tacos, good prices, small shop…read more Came here on a whim. Missus liked the tacos here and wanted me to try. So we made the trek to give them a shot. Inside is all business. Sparse decoration and the kitchen takes up a majority of the tiny space. There are tables, but it's very much a To-go place. We ordered some tamales, some tacos and some chips. Went to the salsa bar and got a bunch of sauces to try. Drove to a parking lot to take pics and dig in. The tacos were a little overcooked and under seasoned. They tasted good and were dressed simply. They all needed salsa to really shine. The chorizo was the best bite. Just enough spice and seasoning to stand well on its own. The weakest being the ground beef, which was dry and not seasoned beef. The tamale was good, cooked in a banana leaf, good masa and the mole filling was hot and sweet which chicken used as the protein. A well balanced bite. The chips and salsa were basic but plentiful. Price was reasonable given the quality. It's not a date night Mexican place. It's a place for regular folk to get decent Mexican fare at decent prices, good portions, and basic but executed well tacos. It's great for those who are around the area, but not a space I would try to hunt down

What a find!! This quaint taqueria is serving up huge authentic flavors. With a couple booths to…read moreeat-in or a counter to pick-up the service is friendly and welcoming. I opted to order a couple tacos to-go and try their chicken and mole tamale on special. Wow!! The proteins were cooked perfectly with flavor - so all the taco needed was cilantro and onion - like they are supposed to be done. The tamale was probably the best I have ever had. Using a black mole inside the tamale the chicken was moist and tender. My favorite value was the salsa bar - at no additional cost you can choose from about 6 different salsas, from a variety of spicy levels and flavors. Also included is Jalepano, radishes and some other small things. A great idea that adds true value to the customer. Overall this is a taqueria that I will drive to!!! When I am in the mood for tacos I am here. I should also mention they do have a full Mexican menu with entrees and such. So many items to try to keep you coming back.

The service The food…read moreWow If your in the area you have to try them out The food is authentic and very fresh Thank you for a great meal

Always wanted to stop by and try this place. My excuse was " it's a Tuesday so we need tacos "!! I…read moretried the Al pastor tacos and was satisfied with the taste . The ingredients looked fresh and my portion was perfect. They had these big bottles of Mexican Pepsi which I never saw before and I had to try some. The service was fast, only 2 ladies working the line. The ambiance is cute.

I absolutely love this place . When I asked my Mexican neighbors where ti go for authentic food…read morethey sent me here. Everyone here is wonderful. The food is authentic, great portions and a great interior .Everyone I have brought here loves it and raves about it. The inside brings me back to happy days as a sailor cruising down to Mexico on my R & R . They do great drinks, food and takeout.

I'm not a fan of Mexican food. but I found myself near here one day and since it looked clean and…read morefriendly I decided to go in and look around What a wonderful surprise! The staff were all very, very friendly. I felt they were there to take care of me. The decorations are colorful, very pleasant, yet calming. Every morsel of food I had seemed incredibly fresh and displayed very attractively! Finally, the selections are excellent for anyone, even if, like me, you are not a regular consumer of Mexican food. Did I mention the ambiance? Simply delightful! I now stop here every time I'm nearby. If not mealtime I get their incredible chicken soup to go!

They changed up the chips and salsa brought to the table to be a little more upscale and brought…read moreout a dinner light for every table so you can see the menu. Service has always been fast and excellent!

The service was excellent so that wasn't an issue. It was not too rushed but we also didn't wait…read moretoo long for food and our server was very. Ice. It also seems like they spruced up the restaurant a bit and it looks really nice in there now. What I didn't like about my last trip is that instead of the chips and salsa they usually give you in the beginning, they switched it to four dry, bake tortillas (?) that tasted kind of similarly to cardboard. We had to order chips and salsa separately. I also got the pollo asada burrito and it was okay but not the best. It wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked it to be. I still love this restaurant and will try again but I think that instead of just working on the look of the building, they should try to work more on their food too.

The tacos are great however prices are a bit on the high side compared to other local taco spots…read more Highly recommend the chicken street tacos, elote, horchata and their fresh baked breads.

First time ordering from PO last night. This was a delivery order through doordash so I had no…read moreinteractions with the staff. Review will be entirely food based. Order showed up REALLY quick which made me wonder if the food was fresh prepped or if it was made ahead of time and heated up. Everything seemed fresh enough so I honestly have no idea. We ordered some chicken burritos, an Al Pastor burrito, a bacon cheeseburger deluxe and some guac with chips. The food - The guac was honestly the best I've had out. Very impressed by it and would give it a 5 all day long and into the night. Very tasty indeed. Chunks of everything and not just a smooth paste. The bacon cheeseburger was really good as well. Fresh tasting beef, nice bun. Overall it was a good burger. Easily better than most dedicated pizza joint burger platters. The fries were big and fluffy. Not as crunchy as I'd like but still really tasty. Here's where it takes a turn. The burritos were not great. They weren't terrible but I would never order them again. All burritos were really bland and the rice inside was overcooked so they were kind of a mushy mess. The chicken was a bit dry and flavorless. The Al Pastor just tasted like pineapple because there were actual chunks of pineapple inside the burrito. I LOVE a good Al Pastor but this was not a good one. Overall really disappointed in the burritos. I would probably put them slightly below taco bell in terms of burrito quality. Price to portion size seemed a bit off too. The couple Mexican places we frequent seem to offer nearly double the size of the burritos for around the same price if not a little cheaper. Based on this experience I probably will only order from PO if other places are closed as was the case tonight. Overall just OK but can't seem to compete with some of the others in and around Bristol.

I came here for the first time for lunch on a weekday. The ambiance is clean and welcoming and they…read morehave a lot of seating. We were seated right away and got our order taken too. The prices on the lunch menu were reasonable and they had a good variety of options for lunchtime. We tried the shrimp fajitas, quesadilla oaxaca, and quesadilla tijuana. Plenty of food for our party of 3. The quesadilla oaxaca was definitely our favorite but all food was great. They give complimentary chips and salsa too; chips were good but the salsa could use some improvement, perhaps more onion or fresh herbs rather than a tomato sauce like base.

First time visiting after the move. Nicely renovated space, the margheritas are still top notch,…read morebut the food has changed. Still quite good and on the money, but new chefs and ovens have changed the recipes. Not a big problem, still better than Salsas or Puerto Vaillarta. Overall, still a top notch establishment

I'm so glad we found this place! They have a pretty extensive diner/breakfast menu that they serve…read moreall day, which is what I ordered. The waffles are huge! But they also have a nice Mexican food menu, which is what my husband ordered and he really loved all the tacos and nachos he got--he was talking about them the next day! All very reasonably priced as well. The diner had nice lighting and was spotlessly clean, including the bathrooms. Most of the seating is spacious and comfortable booths, so you don't have to be sitting too close to anyone else. The food came out pretty quickly and the service was excellent. It was a very welcoming place and the food was very appetizing. We will definitely be coming back here!

Pulled in on this lovely Thursday morning, to meet with friends over breakfast…read more Love the vibe in here, the decor is so cool! Greeted warmly by our server, the coffee was served and it was fresh and delicious. I drink mine in black and I could taste the flavors. Some of the best coffee I've had in a long time. Diner style and delicious. I ordered the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on an English muffin. The egg was perfectly fried, along with the white American cheese, and tasteful bacon. Unfortunately, the bacon missed the mark, as it wasn't crispy. It was soggy. And the English muffin was very small and un toasted. It seemed to me like it was microwaved. How can you not toast an English muffin? So the sandwich itself was not solid whatsoever. But looking around at the breakfast platters, they look delicious and all of my friends seem to enjoy what they ordered. So just a quick note to the owners and the chef and the cooks, toast, the damn English muffin, please! Crispy bacon would be nothing out of the ordinary to ask This place is solid, looking around at the different orders for breakfast, I look forward to returning again and giving it another shot

Tacos are amazing. Delicious and the staff is great too. They use fresh ingredients and the meat…read moremelts in your mouth. Please check them out!

From the owner: Catering authentic Mexican tacos cooked over fire and cooked at your event location. Prime meats,…read moreorganic chicken, locally sourced tortillas, and small batch salsas.