My husband especially loved this place. It reminded him of Mexican restaurants he grew up with in Tucson. His chimichangas were crispy. The green chili was like a soup with chunks of chilis, tomatoes, and pork. And he loved my serving of refried beans. He stole some! For me, it was mixed. The Chili Relleno was buried in dough. The chili itself was mush, and very little cheese. I prefer a lighter treatment of flour and egg and a firmer chili. I wondered if it came out of a can. We will likely go back, but I will order something else. The service was great. They obviously care, so I gave feedback at the time. Hopefully will be better for me next time. read more

This hole-in-the-wall Mexican diner is exactly what the doctor ordered. As time goes on, I'm really only interested in dining in no frills spots like Monterrey House. Family owned, in business for 50+ years, and putting in the work day in and day out to serve locals. I was the youngest one in here by a long shot. Surprised to see they have a full bar! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner but I was craving a sloppy and smothered breakfast burrito. Wasn't expecting complimentary chips and salsa, so that was another pleasant surprise! My burrito was delivered to my table within a few minutes of ordering. I felt like I checked my phone for half a second and all of a sudden the waitress was in my face with a giant burrito...hey it could be worse! OLE BURRITO ($12) // Two eggs scrambled with hash browns with ground beef, wrapped in a tortilla smothered in green chili and cheese. This thing was a monster and I couldn't shovel it down fast enough. They put enough green chili on this thing to last me several lifetimes, but I'm certainly not complaining. It was loaded, cheesy, and delicious. Prices are right, the employees are efficient, and the vibe is chill. Will absolutely be back for more! read more

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First and LAST time coming here I came with my family and my auntie was eating rice with her chimichangas and it was crunchy asf... :/ Then my grandma had the same plate but she bit down on a toothpick that was INSIDE of her chimichanga. The waitress tried to act confused and another employee offered her another plate which was nice. Nice people, but the food was NOT with it! read more

Today .. I ordered a steak Chimichanga delux with everything.. I got about halfway through it when the bite I took .. felt like a sharp bone in my mouth.. I pulled it out and it was a toothpick.. when I let them know and showed them the toothpick that I could of choked on.. the cook explained they use tooth picks to keep the chimichanga in place while cooking but failed to pull it out obviously. I was offered another one and excepted.. but I never received an apology for it.. It could of been something serious.. choking on it or pierced my tongue or mouth.. read more

Everything was excellent. Service in particular, attentive and prompt Food was delicious. Will go back often read more

Great Service very friendly and helpful Food is delicious. Tried almost everything on the menu. Not a bad meal

Before they moved they were really good. But now there food is very plain and doesn't taste the same. I was very bummed

Best Mexican food in Denver Best service in any restaurant in Colorado. If you don't try it once you'll lose out. read more

Green chili plate is a comfort food staple! The service is so fast, accurate and thoughtful.

For a hole in the wall Mexican restaurant, I was very impressed with Monterrey's. This was my first time here. It's nothing special on the inside but The service was great and the food was yummy! They made us fresh margaritas that were huge! The guacamole was delicious and the salsa was good ( too spicy for my preference but my friend loved it). I ordered 3 tacos and they were great. I'd definitely come back when looking for a low key authentic Mexican restaurant! read more

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Monterrey House is one of my wife and I favorite places to have some of the best Mexican food. Service is very kind and they are on their game. The restaurant is spotless as it has always been. They have been around for about 75 years. They have been in Arvada since 1995. They have never changed the food. I will always recommended Monterrey House over any other Mexican restaurant. 10 out 10! I have eaten there for years and will continue to do so read more

we came here for the first time today and ordered take out. we were not impressed at all. the flavor was very bland, the green chili was so watery and had barely any flavor. the cheese in the enchilada tasted super fake. well it was a one and done visit for us. sad to say since we like to support Arvada's restaurants but we won't be coming back. read more

There's a steady flow of people in and out ... regulars hug the staff / owners and the food is super good- homemade- hot and fast- you can tell this is a local favorite.-Many times over ... so nice to see ... read more

The Monterrey House - Tacos Near Me - Arvada, Colorado

Food is decent. Never get the correct order on Grubhub. They blame GrubHub. Grubhub blames them. Frustrating.

Close But No Cigar! Went on a Saturday for lunch. Very clean restaurant, very nice staff. Menu is very limited. As others have stated, the green chili for the entrees is incredibly soupy. Best served with a spoon. Overall all three meals were bland. Salsa is odd, not horrible, but odd. Something appears to be missing. Midway through the meal, a couple of regular customers brought in a chihuahua and sat down in a booth inside, placing the dog on the bench seat for the meal. Clearly not a service animal. Nasty at the very least. Back to Las Potrancas, El Dorado and Salsa's for future Mexican. read more

Decided to give it a go despite some mediocre reviews. Glad we did. Very satisfied with our food. This is a Covid-19 to go order, which is always a little different than dining in. There were positives and negatives, so here we go. Positives: Clean environment with very friendly staff. That's a great start! Maybe number one for any Mexican restaurant in my world, awesome salsa. The salsa did not disappoint. Great flavor. Nice consistency and very fresh. Even a little heat now and then if you get the right bite of pepper. Queso was delicious too. The tostada aspect was new for me and seemed unnecessary, but still delicious. Chile Verde had great flavor, with big chunks of pork, onions and green chillies. Chicken enchiladas? I mean, it's chicken enchiladas... Really just depends on the sauce, which was the aforementioned Chile Verde. So there you go. Negatives: Chile Rellenos had nice thick peppers, but an equally thick breading which was a little too much for us. Hmmm... Maybe that's it for the negatives. I guess that should be singular. Not bad Monterey House. I'll be back. read more

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The star here is the copious amounts of cheese, friendly staff and zero flavor! Can't possibly be the original owners from Edgewater...sorry won't be back. The Arvadan's can have it! read more

The guacamole is truly the best. The prices are very reasonable. The service is outstanding. The margaritas are the best. I get the Cadillac... Wow! Just one, will fix you right up. This place has stood the test of time. There's a reason for that, simply authentic, consistent, excellent food! They are so very welcoming, and service is fast! read more

I judge by beans and salsa,both on point! The tostadas were Bombay! Guac was killer! Green chile is a little different, think they use tomatillos which can be tart and funky with comino.Service was great! Definitely be back. read more

We want to try this place and I could only stomach two bites. it was horrendous. I had chicken fajitas. It was obvious it had been sitting out for hours. The guacamole had turned black on top, the lettuce was completely wilted and the chicken was rubbery. No flavor at all. This cost $18! I will never go back! read more

Our service was incredible! I have Alphagals which makes eating out incredibly hard and the manager himself went above and beyond to make sure my food was safe and that I enjoyed it! offered suggestions for food, checked labels for contaminates, and took care of us personally! could not recommend more!! Everyone was so friendly and accomodating!! read more

I've tried it twice. Once in the old building and once in the new. Unfortunately it didn't get any better. I really wish it was good as it's so close. But it may be the worst restaurant I've ever been to. The green chili had no flavor at all. Tastes like flour water. The cheese was ice cold and not melted. The meat tasted cheap for lack of a better description. Everything was flavorless. My daughter and I could only stomach about two bites. And I always finish Mexican food. The staff were very friendly but I just can't do it. I'm always shocked to see cars in the lot. I wish they would get an actual Chef. read more

Great food, courteous and fast wait staff. It is a nice place to drop in and have a bite to eat. Burrito are generous and good. Chimichanga makes a nice change. read more

The Aragon family has been going to the Monterey house for 40 years and it has consistently been our favorite Mexican restaurant in the Denver area. The chili con quesos are a must have. The service is always good, and the owners are wonderful people. read more

Wow, this is my new favorite. Lived in Arvada most of my life and settled for mediocre Mexican food off of 64th years. So glad I found this!!! The environment is cozy and super clean, staff, attentive, and friendly, not crazy busy and the food is amazing. Fresh chips, salsa, food is great and portions overflowing. All for an unbelievable price. We will be back! read more

Nothing special in terms of atmosphere but you won't find more authentic and yummy Mexican food. The best green chili and chili con queso in Denver. I'm 62 and this has been my favorite meal since I was a child. Unmatched service as well. Please tip appropriately. It's a family business, and one I hope never changes. Bravo Monterrey House. read more

We were looking for a local Mexican joint and stumbled into the Monterrey House. Nelson and the staff greeted us and made us feel like we were local regulars even though we had never been there. The smothered Chicken Chimichanga and the Tres Tipo Enchiladas were outstanding and the dressed Mexican beer complimented a great lunch with my son. Excellent service and food! read more

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This place has been our family favorite since as long as i can remember. Food, portions, and service excellent as always. Love it!! read more

Our group ordered the Special Dinner, the Small Combination with green chile, and the Bean Burrito with green chile. The portions were great and the food was amazing. We could tell that the ingredients were fresh as the guacamole was a crowd pleaser. We'll definitely be repeat customers! read more

This place is the real deal - great hidden gem if you're looking for good Mexican food, very reasonably priced too. It's hidden in a row of stores so it's east to miss - one of it's strengths. read more

I was in need of a relleno and this place got good reviews so decided to give it a chance. Well, that was an unfortunate decision. The food was mediocre-- way too much salt, not much flavor. Rellenos were chewy and tasteless, beans were mushy (but at least didn't taste too porky), and the rice only read as SALT. The only redeeming part of the family's meals was that the tamale was "not bad". Now, we got takeout so maybe if you eat in it could be better, but given the place was full of unmasked people, it might be best to wait until the pandemic has calmed down a bit if you're at risk. read more

Great service, very fast, food was decent but pretty bland and unremarkable, I would try this place again and get something with more flavor because the service was so good, there's only so much hot sauce you can pile on to supplement. On the bright side, the 4 year old loved his meal and cleaned his plate, had to stop the use of the tongue, definitely a plus! read more

I don't understand the great reviews - I went there years ago and it was horrible. I just noticed all the great reviews so i decided to try it again. The green chili that the chili rellenos were sitting in was mainly water. The rellenos were not hot. I ordered the crispy and the cheese inside had never melted. read more

My family has been eating at the Monterrey House since the early 1980s. I was therefore raised on this food. I loved it from an early age, and I can honestly say that I developed my love for spicy food by eating here every other week or so with my parents and my grandparents. I have many wonderful memories of eating at the Monterrey House with my family, and I hope to make many more. Many years ago, the original family that owned and operated the Monterrey House decided to leave the restaurant business, and they sold the restaurant to a new family. I will admit that we were terrified that the food would change for the worse. However, the new family knew that changing anything would be a disaster, so they left it all the same. Nothing changed. Absolutely nothing. It was a gift from above. Now that you know my history with this place, you're probably thinking that I'm just biased in favor of their food because of my family's love of it. You would be wrong. This place has some seriously legitimate and delicious cuisine. It's authentic, and the menu is simple. My personal favorite: the classic smothered burrito. The green chile with pork is to DIE for. The pork falls apart upon contact with your fork. You feel the spice, and it's warm and wonderful. What more could you ask for? Also, I love the chile con queso (served tostada-style with hot peppers and melty cheese). I have never been anywhere else that serves it the way they do, and trust me, it is unique, spicy, and freakin' delicious. The prices are EXTREMELY reasonable. You can get a giant meal for under $10 (and I'm talking GIANT). The restaurant's interior needs a little updating, but that's not why you go there, and that's not why there is always a steady stream of people eating at this quaint place in the quiet town of Arvada. Don't listen to Justin R's review. He obviously didn't eat at the Monterrey House, and, if he did, he quite literally got it all wrong. Trust me on this one. Try it for yourself. I hope it stays open for a long time, because I will be eating there with my family until the bitter end. Ole. read more

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A number of Yelpers have commented on their fondness for the Monterrey House through many years and a succession of locations, and I would say ditto for me. I don't know if the location on West 20th in Edgewater was their first, but that was their first for me. And our visit this week was our first at the current Arvada location. It's kind of obscure, but not difficult to find. And, it's nice - quiet in its off the beaten path obscurity. There is easy access, ample parking, plenty of seating, the dining room is bright and clean and the furnishings are in good repair. Seems small, but it's really not - the menus are laminated and spotless. I admit that I have unintentionally dribbled my share of salsa on menus at a Mexican restaurant, and a business attentive to that small but important level of detail - wiping off the menus before they're used again - says a lot. Service is polite and gracious. Food is Tex-Mex and very basic - tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tamales, chile, guacamole, beans and rice - not the wide array of "specials" and seafood you find at many Mexican restaurants. But "basic" is not a criticism - the Monterrey House's mantra seems to be "be what you are and do what you do, and be it and do it very well." And, they do. I had the Fiesta Dinner (Cheese Enchilada, Tamale with Chile con Carne, Beans and Rice, Beef Taco, Tortilla, Guacamole Salad) - $11.25 - large portions and an especially generous serving of guacamole. My wife enjoyed the salad plate (Chile con Queso, Guacamole Salad, Beef Taco, Chalupa) - $8.75. The green chile is delicious - not hot and served with several large (inch and a half square) cubes of pork. The Guacamole Salad and Chile con Queso received especially high marks from those in our party. It has been too long - I should have rekindled my relationship with Monterrey House before now. I won't make that mistake again. read more

One of my all time favorite Mexican restaurants! I order from here about once a week. They have the best queso and salsa both of which have a nice kick to them, in addition to great enchiladas, tamales and fajitas. They are also ridiculously fast. Highly recommend!! read more

Dear lord thank you for this Mexican bounty in front of me right now. Chips, waters and margaritas were out before I finished my sentence. The staff is attentive and not just because I've already had 2 delicious margs. Food came out fast and HOT. Tacos, enchiladas, guacamole, rice/beans and quesadilla were amazing! Just weve been hunting for. Nice patio and wonderful food. I would highly recommend this sweet unassuming spot! read more

AMAZING authentic Mexican experience. Terrific hospitality and service too. Large portions, great seasoning, and top notch flavor at a great value. Don't pass this place up! read more

Doesn't look like much when you walk in however it is a nice little hidden gem! Great food and awesome service. If you're in the area stop by and thank me later! Nelson is very patient and attentive. Great work good food couldn't ask for anything better read more

The food is horrible... A downgrade even from Taco Bell. My enchilada had no flavor, no character, no spice, no Mexican. I absolutely do not understand why there's so many good reviews. This must be the type of Mexican food they serve in Canada... I can't believe they can stay in business. Maybe just their enchiladas are bad but my family said their other dishes suck as well... read more