10 Best Cocktail Bars near Monroe

“Everything about this place is just WOW! The hardest part is figuring out what to order from the dozens of mouthwatering dishes (with pictures!). During my latest visit, the piña colada was just perfect and the spinach and mushroom quesadilla totally hit the spot.Excellent food with exceptional service, lively decor, and entertainment all around - I continue to highly recommend El Trumpo!Vegetarian options: Spinach and mushroom quesadilla comes with onions and green bell peppers, a side of rice, guac, lettuce and tomatoes - delicious!“

“It was busy, but understandably. Parking is always horrid at the location I visited. The food was good! I think for $13 the crown jewel could have a bit more lobster. My vegetarian street tacos were incredibly greasy/oily but overall a good flavor.Vegetarian options: There are two or three decent vegetarian selections aside from a cheese taco or Quesadilla. There are a few options but not many. I do know, as a vegetarian, I hate finding meat in my veggie taco from not cleaning the grill or something of that sort. I have not found this to be the case here. That is well respected.Parking: There is paid parking all around location using meters. There’s also a couple parking garages that many use due to not being able to find parking. We ended up parking in front of the district and walked about 4 blocks to grab our take out and go. It wasn’t a bad walk, just more chilly than desired.Kid-friendliness: There was nothing I noticed that wouldn’t be kid friendly. There were kids right outside waiting and playing as soon of the street was closed for outdoor dining.“

“My girlfriend and I ate at this restaurant on 3/30/24. The drinks were delicious...I recommend The Smoke Show. Both cuts of the Australian Wagyu and the side dishes were excellent as well. The decor is eclectic and energetic and the wait staff was attentive and friendly...what a great place for any occasion!!“

“You can't beat their prices. All the food is delicious. Can you get a lot. Bartender super attentiveParking: I would highly recommend it, the beers are tall and cold. Friendly staff. The food is plentiful, priced very reasonably. And a lot of it. Excellent place to visit. And the people that go there are very friendly“

“Exceptional food and exceptional service. My wife had been wanting to come here for awhile so I booked a reservation and it did not disappoint one bit. The menu is unique and changes frequently. But I lucked out and the house special for the weekend was Memphis style ribs. And after my first bite I was transported to Memphis in my mind. My wife got the burger, you can see it in the background of one of the pics. Also great! Nothing but great things to say. Definitely recommend!Parking: Parking in the back at the end of driveway. Kind of small and tight. If it is full, there is plenty of parking around the restaurant.“

“Order at counter. Drinks in a cooler next to counter. Assorted soda, water, tea and beer. Food was brought to our table. Started with chips, queso, elote.We enjoyed these starters. Main dish, I ordered the chicken quesadilla with crema. This was a very tasty quesadilla and I would order again. They have a trash and recycle can next to door for you to dispose of your paper dishes and drink bottles. A very small staff, but they did a great job making sure we had what we needed.“

“Great little local neighborhood bar with a nice patio, touch tunes, frequent live music, and pretty good food. It’s amazing what they can pump out of that little kitchen.Decent beer selection, two awesome red wines by the bottle, and a great selection of bourbons and tequila.“

“We visited for the first time tonight for my mom’s 50th birthday and had an amazing experience. Our server, I think her name may have been Conner? Went above and beyond to make sure we were all helped and we had a pretty large party. We also lost a balloon that floated to the ceiling and the staff brought out a ladder and got the balloon down. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I could not have had a better experience at a restaurant. Food was prompt for the size of the party and everything tasted amazing.“

“Had a great time here, the food was alright but the employees were fun. With the menu, my waitress Naomi helped me find some options, which I appreciated. Her knowledge of the menu and attentiveness to my dietary restrictions made my night. Unfortunately the kitchen was not up to par during my visit, but Naomi and the bartender kept me entertained and had amazing customer service. Would come back again just for them.“

“Food is always great, daily special deviled egg everyday which is one of my favorite parts about this place. Service is excellent, building is beautiful and well maintained. Outdoor seating is very nice and fenced in, great place to see live music or play trivia.“