Monarca Express

403 E Greene St, Carlsbad
(575) 725-5223

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jason thompson

Bangon chilaquiles

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Seth Braun

Context: Road trip for caverns

Grabbed lunch here on the way out of town.

Read “it is always good and always quick.”

That was our experience.

Ordered a cheeseburger and barbacoa tacos.

Perfect burger

Perfect tacos

Unpretentious and tasty at a great price!

What more can you ask for?

Would recommend if you want to get a great lunch in a laid back restaurant l.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Katelyn Ryan

Excellent food and service!

Kid-friendliness: Staff were super sweet to my kids.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Book ‘em Danno

Torta was good but they decided to add their own gratuity to the bill. I had already left a tip at the table. Went to pay and usually you would have to sign receipt but card was ran so you could not adjust tip or sign. Will not return!

Food: 4

Danny “Trey” Ryan

Great spot for authentic Mexican food. It's always good and always quick. Great spot to stop on the way out of town for lunch.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adriana Aguinaga

Excellent service, delicious food and a good family atmosphere, you can have a michelada or a good beer, oh its delicious fresh waters, you can enjoy tacos or hamburgers, shrimp cocktail or delicious cuts of meat

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tracy Dearing

Cannot say enough about how wonderful the staff and food is everytime I go eat in or takeout.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burrito De Carne Asada Steak Burrito

Gabryl Romero

The food is just not good in my opinion. It has no flavor. It's Mexican food but no Mexican soul. What killed me was their salsa. It's Tabasco based and not real salsa nor do they have different types like green or red. Not to mention there was zero spice. I can't recommend this place especially when a family of 4 was over $70 bucks and the food was flavorless.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

Jesse Flores

Quesabirria tacos were delicious!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Kenny C

Lots of options on the menu. Jennifer was so sweet and this other waitress in red was also sweet. They have lots of snacks as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Felton Brooks

You are going to be full and they have semi truck parking

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adam Vanwhy

This is the kind of place I was looking for during our mini vacation trip to NM. This is a perfect little mom and pop type of Mexican restaurant. On the outside it didn't look too inviting except for the now serving beer signs they had lol. The inside was very clean and simple. They had wire racks of different cups and snacks plus a cooler full of sodas and different beers. When we visited they weren't busy at all as we were the only sitting customers they had. Several people came in and picked up orders while we were there. The menu has a great variety and is all very well priced, especially for the account of food you receive. The waitresses were very polite, quick, and didn't hover over you. We never received anything wrong, we didn't have to wait for refills, everything was correct, hot and delicious. I only wish I lived closer so I could visit more often. If you're in the area at any time of the day, and you're hungry, definitely make sure this location is on your way.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pollo Chicken, Tacos

Bictor Garcia

Opens at 4am and they have plenty of burritos to choose from to grab and go or take a seat and choose from their veriaty of authentic Mexican plates.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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