Monarca Express

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 c

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.

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

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!

Menudo is on point, best in town. Everywhere else has a weird taste, but Monarca is the best.