Walked into this place not knowing what to expect. Ordered the guac and polo tacos and wow! Both delicious! Love the decor and vibe. Only negative is air freshener was a bit strong, like a window needs to be opened it's too much! Otherwise fantastic service and good.
Rhitu K.
If only we had been seated at a better table, it would've been five stars! We were sat right on the way to the speakeasy despite getting a reservation ahead of time, so a lot of foot traffic around us the whole time, which i don't think a lot of us enjoy. But moving on from that, drinks were delicious, food was delicious. Simply chef's kiss! I got pollo asado and I ate it for three meals haha. I had read a review that said chicken was a little dry which I agree with but it was so flavorful that I didn't even mind. Don't forget to get poblano rice! Tortillas are great but poblano rice goes so well with that chicken and those potatoes. Their salsa is pretty great too! Our server Alberto was hilarious and very kind. He was very sweet and attentive and very accommodating. Chris made our drinks and we had nice conversations with him as well! All in all please go try the place out!
T C
Please get out and come and visit this place. Great atmosphere, Great staff and great food. Drinks are on point (try the New Fashion) and the tres leches is PHENOMENAL!!!’
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Shrimp Churros
Natalia Gaitan
Monarca is the best restaurant in Creekside!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos De Filete, Esquites, Guacamole
Brett N.
Why 4 stars? Because there is obviously an emphasis on quality here. --- --- --- We had plans to visit another restaurant for lunch, but after those plans were somewhat set, my wife discovered Monarca, and we quickly pivoted to coming here instead. We were sad to see that when we arrived, there were literally no other customers dining. There were a few that arrived while we were eating, but we definitely hope that people support this place! The service was super friendly and there were so many high quality touches throughout the experience. The salsa coming in a large, fancy shot glass. The tortillas coming in a mini nap-sack. The interior design being incredibly sleek. Everything was just so nice. As for the food, we started off with the fundido and really loved it. The chips and salsa were also excellent - among the best we've ever had. The chips were thick and salty and the salsa had a great flavor to it. The fundido was a large plate of melted cheese, so guess what's not remotely surprising? It was amazing. I was torn between the burger and the torta for my entree and the server recommended the burger. I enjoyed it overall, but not as much as I loved everything else. There was something kind of citrus-y on it that I wasn't a big fan of. But it was still a solid meal. My wife ordered the filet mignon and we both felt similarly about it: good, but probably not worth about $40. We did enjoy the brussels sprouts though, and were happy that they made these for us even though they were not on the lunch menu. I'd happily go back and try some of the tacos or something else on the dinner menu. I hope others do too because we need to make sure businesses like this can last for the long haul! There are 48 million Tex-Mex restaurants in the Houston area, so give this place a shot that does things a little differently.
Brian Durnil
Salmon came out raw when served. To resolve this they reheated the salmon and it came out overcooked. Filet Mignon was average. The manager did try to help. Overall the experience was average. I expected better from Monarca as I have heard many positive things but unfortunately this night was not anything special.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
John Torrey
My wife and I enjoyed a light lunch. (Ceviche & Tacos)Service, Food & Decor were awesome!We’ll be back with friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glimpse Eye Care
Love the tacos and salads here :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kriti Sondhi
This restaurant is AMAZING! For my friend’s engagement celebration, they went above and beyond!! The food was also so delicious ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sautéed Salmon with Baby Potatoes
Christian Revilla
The place is nice a little small and can get crowded. For authentic Mexican dishes it left me with a lot to desire. Ordered ceviche, tacos and two other entries. All plates needed some improvement, they lacked taste and were very bland. Drinks sounded interesting but were a little watered down and not so delightful as they looked. For high the price/“upscale” dishes and drinks it was a big disappointment. Both wife and including other colleagues agreed that it’s not a place to come back to. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food and get your money’s worth this is not the place.
Walked into this place not knowing what to expect. Ordered the guac and polo tacos and wow! Both delicious! Love the decor and vibe. Only negative is air freshener was a bit strong, like a window needs to be opened it's too much! Otherwise fantastic service and good.
If only we had been seated at a better table, it would've been five stars! We were sat right on the way to the speakeasy despite getting a reservation ahead of time, so a lot of foot traffic around us the whole time, which i don't think a lot of us enjoy. But moving on from that, drinks were delicious, food was delicious. Simply chef's kiss! I got pollo asado and I ate it for three meals haha. I had read a review that said chicken was a little dry which I agree with but it was so flavorful that I didn't even mind. Don't forget to get poblano rice! Tortillas are great but poblano rice goes so well with that chicken and those potatoes. Their salsa is pretty great too! Our server Alberto was hilarious and very kind. He was very sweet and attentive and very accommodating. Chris made our drinks and we had nice conversations with him as well! All in all please go try the place out!
Please get out and come and visit this place. Great atmosphere, Great staff and great food. Drinks are on point (try the New Fashion) and the tres leches is PHENOMENAL!!!’
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Shrimp Churros
Monarca is the best restaurant in Creekside!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos De Filete, Esquites, Guacamole
Why 4 stars? Because there is obviously an emphasis on quality here. --- --- --- We had plans to visit another restaurant for lunch, but after those plans were somewhat set, my wife discovered Monarca, and we quickly pivoted to coming here instead. We were sad to see that when we arrived, there were literally no other customers dining. There were a few that arrived while we were eating, but we definitely hope that people support this place! The service was super friendly and there were so many high quality touches throughout the experience. The salsa coming in a large, fancy shot glass. The tortillas coming in a mini nap-sack. The interior design being incredibly sleek. Everything was just so nice. As for the food, we started off with the fundido and really loved it. The chips and salsa were also excellent - among the best we've ever had. The chips were thick and salty and the salsa had a great flavor to it. The fundido was a large plate of melted cheese, so guess what's not remotely surprising? It was amazing. I was torn between the burger and the torta for my entree and the server recommended the burger. I enjoyed it overall, but not as much as I loved everything else. There was something kind of citrus-y on it that I wasn't a big fan of. But it was still a solid meal. My wife ordered the filet mignon and we both felt similarly about it: good, but probably not worth about $40. We did enjoy the brussels sprouts though, and were happy that they made these for us even though they were not on the lunch menu. I'd happily go back and try some of the tacos or something else on the dinner menu. I hope others do too because we need to make sure businesses like this can last for the long haul! There are 48 million Tex-Mex restaurants in the Houston area, so give this place a shot that does things a little differently.
Salmon came out raw when served. To resolve this they reheated the salmon and it came out overcooked. Filet Mignon was average. The manager did try to help. Overall the experience was average. I expected better from Monarca as I have heard many positive things but unfortunately this night was not anything special.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
My wife and I enjoyed a light lunch. (Ceviche & Tacos)Service, Food & Decor were awesome!We’ll be back with friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love the tacos and salads here :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This restaurant is AMAZING! For my friend’s engagement celebration, they went above and beyond!! The food was also so delicious ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sautéed Salmon with Baby Potatoes
The place is nice a little small and can get crowded. For authentic Mexican dishes it left me with a lot to desire. Ordered ceviche, tacos and two other entries. All plates needed some improvement, they lacked taste and were very bland. Drinks sounded interesting but were a little watered down and not so delightful as they looked. For high the price/“upscale” dishes and drinks it was a big disappointment. Both wife and including other colleagues agreed that it’s not a place to come back to. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food and get your money’s worth this is not the place.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
The place is lovely. Great food, staff are super friendly, the tacos de filete are to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos De Filete, Guacamole
Great restaurant ? enjoyed the drinks and the atmosphere
Arianna and Aldo are amazing! The food is fresh and the margaritas are the best in the woodlands hands down! I highly recommend Monarca! My new fav!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent menu, had the lunch tacos, great service and elegant ambiance. Will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing modern restaurant with excellent food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos De Filete, Salad, Esquites, Guacamole, Shrimp Churros