Monterrey Mexican Restaurant

There are numerous reasons why people prefer to support local businesses. In my case, I always return to a particular local business because of the kindness of the owner and staff. Recently, they assisted me with replacing a ladder that was blown off while our maintenance team was on the roof. Moreover, the food served at this place was excellent, and the portion size exceeded my expectations. I am looking forward to dining in again soon and enjoying one of their delicious margaritas.

Number 14 combo: chicken enchilda, burrito, and tamale were all yummy. The music had us literally dancing in our seats! The staff was amazingly friendly and great to talk to. And they have art from a young local artist. Wonderful family business that we cant wait to come back and visit. :)

The rice is softer than other Mexican restaurants I have been to, churros were good and chicken fajita was delicious too. Jamaica drink which is made out of hibiscus was refreshing.

If you are looking for a Authentic but Affordable and Great Mexican Food Come to *MONTERREY* Comfortably Decorated basic but Clean. LA Comida Tan Rico y Sabrosa 👌🏽😊 y Las Precios Buenas. Interpreted "The food is richly made & delicious " & the prices are Affordable. We came on a Friday for My Son's Birthday🎂& Our Server "Melvin" was Jovial & Polite & Kept Our Salsa & Chips coming. We ordered #14Combo Tamale, Burrito & taco #4 Chile Relleno was perfectly tender & the rice was not dry like many other restaurants. #Speedy Gonzales was Also really good. The Margaritas were good also could be a little Stronger

I’ve been coming here for 40+ years. Monterrey has always been my go-to spot for great Mexican food. Today I got the EL Combo for less than $16. It was excellent with so much food and there were seven separate items. The Margarita was potent and delicious as always. I forgot to take pics before I destroyed the food, but it was great looking and delicious. The wait staff is friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend. I’ll never stop coming here. It was $33 for a drink, their huge meal and tip.

Love this place. I live in the neighborhood across the street. But even before that convenience, my buds and I had dinner here most Friday nights. Never really have to wait, the patio is nice, food is great, servers are awesome - Julian even remembers our orders. Only constructive criticism would be that we wish the chips were fresher. Salsa is great. Green hot salsa is awesome. Solid neighborhood joint!! 👍 see ya next Friday night

I had the goat meat tacos and it had too much fat for my liking. The Jamaica was delicious!

I recently had the pleasure of dining at a 5-star Mexican restaurant and I must say, it was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was bright and vibrant with beautiful Mexican decor.

I have been going to this restaurant since the early 2000's. It remains true to its recipes and it always feels like "home" when I go there not matter how long it's been since the last time. I was pleasantly surprised this past time though, they changed their menus to a much modern look and added a few more items to their menu as well. I ordered tacos and was pleasantly delighted with the new presentation on how they're served to your table, very sleek and overall the food was amazing. Servers and management have always been friendly, the atmosphere is always clean, and joyous.

Great fajaties n cold beer. Great fast service. Staff always friendly n courtesy. Ways good food. Beer always cold

I went today for Cinco De Mayo bc I remembered going here a few years ago and having a really good time. This year on cinco de Mayo they really didn't do anything fun. The dj wasn't playing good music. The food was so terrible I don't recall my food being this nasty last time. I ordered cheese dip, it was just ok. I also ordered a taco salad, it mushy and gross. My pina colada didn't taste like pineapple at all and lastly I had a soft chicken taco that tasted like someone's non Mexican grandmother made it. My server helped as much as he could, he was a nice gentleman. All and all I won't be back.

Very good bang for your buck for these tacos. Came with complimentary chips and salsa (pretty spicy) and a whole arrangement of cilantro, onion, and salsa for the tacos. I didn't get a drink and the total ended up being $12. The carne asada was very standard and the service was amazing. We sat outside and it was alright, there was some noise from the street as it's right in Buford highway.

I got a steak quesadilla and rice and both were very average. I really like the horchata I got though. The food is also fairly cheap and there is free parking.

Best Mexican I've Ever Had!!!!! Do not let the outside appearance fool you, as the best kept secrets are behind hidden walls. Absolutely the best hospitality and authentic Mexican Food on Buford Hwy! The prices for the drinks are without a doubt worth it- the picture I have of a piña colada is a "Monster" and was $11. The entree I chose (burrito/enchilada/beans/rice) $9.95- with complimentary chips and homemade salsa. Food is fresh and chips are always warm. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!

My family has been going to this restaurant for over 14 years. we love it here the food is amazing and the prices are great if you want so delicious food check out this place. The customer service is good and the horchatas here are so good. The horchatas are not watery like a lot of places. The chips are thin and perfect and the salsa is delicious too. The restaurant can be loud only when it's busy and if it's not busy then it's not loud. The food is the best if you need some good Mexican food.

The fact that you would lie and say I made fun of an accent as black woman is more power for the course. You are lying and you know it. Also I speak a little Spanish so maybe you are making fun of me. You were rude and mean!!! You told me that it was a holiday and to get over it. You also used the third party explanation as well. So that goes to show you could give two cents about your Uber customers. My advice is to stop taking orders from Uber if your restaurant can't handle it. So please don't come on here a year later and wish me well. Again... you were mean and rude and could care less!!

Great place! Upon arrival the quaint authentic look let me know that this was going to be good. It smelled great walking to our self seat booth. The server was warm and polite. The starter was the fresh guacamole that looked so good on the front of the menu. What a great selection! This guac was one of the best that I have had in a while. Then came the fajitas. The fragrant parade of smoke that so perfectly sizzled over my fajitas was the best part until I tasted them. It felt like home! Seasoned to perfection and cooked perfectly :D the shrimp was the favorite protein. I can see myself ordering shrimp fajitas next time I visit because I will definitely be back! I highly recommend this place.

Monterrey is near I-285 on Buford Hwy. It is a relatively small establishment but it has outdoor seating which makes it larger. We chose to sit outdoors this visit. Our group ordered a vegetarian combo and a shrimp diabla along with drinks. The drinks are strong and everyone else sitting outside was having a fun time. The atmosphere is great and fun. The food is typical Mexican restaurant fare. Nothing really out of the ordinary with the combo. The shrimp sauce was dark and very thick compared to a bright red sauce you find other places. The kitchen has their own take on the dish. Overall it was a fun time. If you want to socialize and enjoy drinks outside it's a good place. Food is secondary here to the fun atmosphere, but still ok.

The food is terrible, comida es basura! No flavor new cook taste like a Mexican TV dinner. The host is rude and eats in the kitchen from food! Sick Would not go back and roach infestation in the bathroom and kitchen. Be safe !

Good, consistent food. Nice staff. The problem is the nasty "truck stop/old gas station" type bathroom. I can live the super tiny room, but the smell is really bad and kind of scary. Does it really ever get cleaned? This is worrisome!

Food is always Great. Service is always. As a Texan who is a Mexican food snob This is my go to spot for authentic Mexican food.

This place may look like a hole in the wall but it's been around for over 25 years now so they are doing something right. Monterrey Mexican restaurant has been serving really good Tex-Mex cuisine in this nondescript building for all of that time. This can be considered a neighborhood place but it also attracts a lot of workers passing through the area. I recently returned for lunch after not being out much due to the pandemic and the food was just as good as I remembered it to be. It's Tex-Mex comfort food to be sure. The interior is nothing special and somewhat dated and old-school "diner like" but they serve you fast and usually with a smile. There are a few televisions usually tuned to sports or Mexican soap operas. The staff all (generally) speak English (unlike the client base) and bring water and chips + salsa as soon as you grab a table. The carne asada is a great bet to try, as are most of the steak entrees. Their chips are kind of mediocre (unless they are sitting under a pile of nacho fixings.) Monterrey recently repaved the parking lot and added a much needed handicap ramp so that's appreciated and it looks like they will be staying a while longer. Good to have around.

Total hole in the wall and the best one ever! I don't even give any other restaurants a chance they will not compare to the food drinks prices and most of all customer service. They are like family! Martin and Araceli are amazing!

This place was the pits! Service horrific. I'm certain it was because we were The ONLY BLACKS In THERE. Our server went out of his way Not to serve us andbb b our food was cold! Left him a dollar tip. That's all he was worth! see pics of him

So I UberEats an order tonight, the entire order was a mess. I called and the person that answered said to me he was the manager and that I needed THEIR address in order to check my order. I was in my car and couldn't find their address but I asked him to check my oder with my name, my phone number or my address he said he had over 50 orders and he couldn't check my order to give me a refund, he hung off on me, I called again and he hung off again. so I had to drive all the way to the restaurant where my husband got the refund of $15 for a horrible cooked quesadilla and an even worst burrito. My name was the first one on their computer that "the manager" was unable to get without me telling them their own address on my two phone calls. Plus all 4 workers inside the restaurant weren't wearing face mask.

The Buford Highway Monterrey Restaurant exceeds my expectations every time, and I've been going there for many years. I'm sorry for the disappointing experiences others have reported because this really is a great little restaurant that always delivers. My wife and I are an interracial (Black-White) couple together for 31 years now so we know what both subtle and not-so-subtle restaurant techniques are used to discriminate-- * Seat you away from the windows so the restaurant isn't seen by passersby as a "Black Restaurant" * Make like you're getting VIP treatment when they immediately offer to put you and your wife in a very private curtained-off enclave (nope, they just REALLY don't what ANYONE to see ANY Black people in their restaurant) * When you ask for a window table, they seat you near a window in the section around the back of the restaurant that faces the rear parking lot (same idea), which is where you find all the other people of color, the misbehaving children, etc. This is the "Dog Pound," and you have just been "Dog Pounded." * Failing all else, they try to seat you behind a load-bearing column near the restrooms. * Adding on a "mandatory" tip to your bill... but not for the table with the White couple sitting right next to you, ordering the same food from the same waitress. -- but NONE of this has EVER happened here, I'm happy to say. The food is way better than the low prices would otherwise indicate, and the portions are large. The kitchen staff is always hustling and has food service down to a precision science. I'm pretty sure the waitstaff would rather be relaxing on a beach having exotic tropical drinks with little umbrellas offered to them -- who wouldn't right now? -- but they are diligent and fast and courteous. The bottom line is that I have had ZERO complaints, ever, and have NEVER had anything other than a tasty and satisfying meal at Monterrey's on Buford Highway. TIP: If you are considering their El Combo for your evening meal, know that one does not so much "eat" an El Combo; one "accomplishes" an El Combo. Come hungry.

Place was ok ill give it another try but i got the molcajete meal and it was not worth the price felt like a got robbed but like i said ill give it another try and the fresh water drinks overall 1 out of 5 i give it a 3.

Great food and drinks!! The margaritas will not disappoint you!!! I love coming here!!

Not bad. I came to Monterrey Mexican Restaurant (not to be confused with the chain with the same name), with a large group of yelpers, on a weekday evening. Immediately upon entering, we were treated to live music...well, a guy and his guitar, who played most of the night. We were seated quickly and our drink orders were also taken pretty quickly. If you're not into the music, there's also outdoor seating. Complimentary baskets of chips and house salsa hit the tables in just a couple of minutes after sitting, so their customer service is not bad at all. The salsa was a little watered down, but decent, especially with warm (and free) chips. For the main order, I got a bowl of their chicken soup ($6.75), which is served with a light broth mixed with pico de gallo, rice, chunks of chicken and avocado (which I got on the side). Flour or corn tortillas, and sliced lime also come with the soup. There also is a vegetarian and lunch menu selection if their regular menu doesn't do the trick for you. The soup had a decent amount of flavor, that's brought out with the lime. The chicken chunks, which are breast, were nice and juicy, and although I don't like avocado, they're very generous, giving you a bowl with several pieces of fresh avocado. For a private lot along Buford hwy, I thought that space would be at a premium, but they actually have a fairly spacious lot, with parking on either side and behind the restaurant. Exiting out of the lot going towards 285 can be a challenge, but it's manageable. Is Monterrey's the best mexican i've had? No...but is it a good place to grab some cheap food with flavor? You betcha.

I believe this is the original location of Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, a chain with over 80 locations, mostly in the Southeast (Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina). This is a popular place in an old standalone building with an unassuming storefront. Located on Buford Highway just inside the perimeter (I-285), this restaurant features authentic Mexican food, live music (on occasion), TVs, a festive atmosphere, and an outdoor patio. It's been around since the 70s. They've got all the standard Mexican (and Tex-Mex) fare -- chips and dip, tacos, burritos, fajitas, quesadillas, tamales, taquitos, tostadas, chalupas, chiles rellenos, tostaguacs, tortas, soups, etc. They also have meat, seafood, and various entrees plus those popular combo plates. At lunch, combos are $4.80 to $8.00 each. At dinner, they're mostly $7.00 to $7.50 each. You can expect to spend less than $10.00 each for most items. Affordable pricing. Weekend specials include birria (goat meat or mutton) tacos and stew, lengua (tongue), menudo (spicy soup made with tripe), and shrimp soup. Birria and menudo are available Sunday only. I tried a few items and thought the food was OK to good. Here's what I had: * Cheese dip ($3.50) * Guacamole dip ($3.25) * Chicken fajitas ($10.75) - chicken with peppers, green onions, white onions, guacamole, rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, and tortillas * Molcajete ($14.99) - chicken, steak, sausage, shrimp, nopal, banana pepper, onions, cheese, salad, and tortillas * Horchata ($1.75, medium) - sweet Mexican rice drink The complimentary chips and salsa were good. The chips were middle of the road in terms of thickness and crispiness. The salsa was on the runnier side and mild in terms of spiciness. The cheese dip was A-OK. Creamy and velvety. The guac was terrific! Very fresh and chunky with large chunks of avocado along with chopped cilantro, tomato, and onion. I highly recommend the guac. The chicken fajitas were tasty, served sizzling on an iron skillet. Portion size was generous and the strips of chicken, along with the slices of green and red bell pepper, were nicely blackened. The onions were appetizingly caramelized. Meat quality was OK. The chicken was a bit dry, but lean. I really liked the side plate of Mexican rice, beans and cheese, and salad with tomato and sour cream. Delicious, especially the rice and beans. The molcajete is one of the more interesting items on the menu. "Molcajete" is the word for the Mexican version of the mortar and pestle. I think this dish is mostly about presentation. My molcajete consisted of a black stone mortar filled with various meats, a block of white cheese, and grilled onion, peppers, and nopal (green Mexican cactus). The cheese and veggies were very good, but the meat was sub-par. The chicken and steak were dried out (blackened and overcooked) and the sausage was overly seasoned (too salty and oily). Of course, it helped to eat the sausage with the warm foil-wrapped tortillas and rice. While the molcajete was impressive-looking, the food was just OK. I can see how this dish would be awesome though. If only the meats were better. The horchata was on par with other horchatas around town, which means yummy. If you'd like something sweet to drink with your meal, order one of these. Service was great. Orders were taken promptly and plates came out from the kitchen fast. Pay at the register. There's plenty of parking around the restaurant. TL;DR - Monterrey suffices for quick, cheap, authentic, hole-in-the-wall Mexican. There are, however, better options for Mexican food on Buford Highway (e.g. El Rey del Taco, El Taco Veloz, La Costilla).

I only come here on Thursdays for a weekly "tacky Mexican" outing with friends and for tunes from the infamous Kenny Powers. He is fantastic and will play/sing you anything your heart desires, from Miley Cyrus to Michael Jackson to Eagles. He also has quite a following! Margaritas here are ok.. Not my favorite, too much sour mix and they don't do skinnies :(. They also sell gigantic mugs of beer. That mug is the size of a large pitcher! Food here is mediocre imo. I very rarely eat here but if I absolutely had to, I'd order Three amigos or Molcajete, which are probably the best items they serve. They also have a patio but it's not great.. Small, facing the parking lot and the BuHi. I would not want to sit here even in summer. There is a loyalty card that they punch for you any time you come here and I think 10 punches will give you half off lunch. Not much of a discount. Overall: service depends on the waiter. Fantastic at times, horrible at others. Best day here is Thursday for the live music. Worth a visit but I would not go back if this wasn't my friends' favorite Mexican place.

I would give this place the two stars only for these two reasons: 1) convenient location on Buford Highway 2) strong drink Unfortunately the cheese dip had a very bad aftertaste to it and omg service is terrible. It's one of the few reasons a meal or restaurant can be ruined in my eyes and this place did it. The waiter was just not motivated to do his job, could barely crack a smile or have any enthusiasm. After asking for a margarita, before I could order the second one - he was gone. When I asked him to come back, he said "un momento" and didn't come until 10mins later when he had the first drink in his hand. We decided to stop right there after a margarita, really greasy chips and terrible queso to just cut our losses and move on somewhere else. The crazy part is the only time he left and came back to us in under 60seconds was to drop the check and wait for my signature. God forbid he comes to take our order or anything! Save yourself from this place and go to el potro, at least they have good food!

The parking lot is always packed so I had high expectations - the food turned out to be disappointing. It was also uncomfortably warm inside like the a/c wasn't working. Service was very friendly though. Crowd was mix of Mexican and non-Mexican. COMPLIMENTARY CHIPS & SALSA I liked that the chips were served warm - salsa on the vinegary side; spicy and good. STEAK FAJITAS - $10.75 I came here b/c I was craving steak fajitas ... all the beef pieces had chunks of chewy fat that I had to spit out. It's like they gave me the worst pieces :( At least the rice & beans were good. The spicy guac was good too. Yeah I left the restaurant hungry :( Lunch specials might be worth a return visit. The fajitas, not so much.

After leaving the car dealership, I came in yesterday to avoid the rush hour traffic. I was greeted immediately and my server suggested a Texas margarita! WHEW! The margarita was great and fairly priced. ($8.75 for 27oz). I would come back for the drinks alone. It's an older restaurant and the décor was pretty outdated. The chips and salsa were OK... I had a few chips and pushed it to the side. I ordered the chicken fajitas nachos as my entrée ($8.95) They were pretty good, it's hard to mess up nachos. The queso was really good, but I was disappointed that the nachos didn't include guacamole and sour cream. It was peppers, onions and chicken. my server was awesome, although the restaurant was slow, he stayed up beat and very attentive. I would maybe come back if it wasn't 30 minutes away from me.

Awesome little place. Really authentic. Great place for a group. Amazing, fast service. Definitely would visit again! Lime margarita was okay but could be better :)

Great food love the environment and sitting outside. The pitchers of house margaritas are amazing. Food is under priced for the quality and service is impeccable. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Pros: Service, Price Cons: Food Food - Let's start with the chips and salsa. If I'm being quite honest, this is the most important thing to me at any Mexican restaurant. I love salsa and it's hard to get it wrong. However, I did not like this salsa at all. I think it may have been different today because I saw some Yelp photos of what seemed to be the type I was looking for. The texture and consistency of the salsa here was more like the consistency of Taco Bell sauce or hot sauce. It was also pretty flavorless. It was less spice and more vinegary maybe? I got the combo #4, which was a taco, enchilada, and beef and cheese tostada. The tostada was exactly that. Beef and cheese (dip), nothing else. No lettuce or tomato. Pretty heavy on the cheese; it made the corn tortilla super soggy. I ended up eating my chips with the tostada meat like nachos, since I didn't eat them with the salsa. I did like the taco! I was a little disappointed in the enchilada..the meat wasn't really seasoned. Price - Good prices. Pretty cheap. Service - They're nice and the food comes out pretty fast. Over all: They say you'll never get Good, FAST, CHEAP. You can have two, but not all three!

We went for Margarita day. There was a guy singing really loud music and couldn't hear what anyone was saying. The tables are very narrow and we had 7 people and barely had enough room to put a napkin. It took the waiter 10 minutes to give us a menu and didn't even bring enough for everyone. Drinks: Margarita was very sweet and could not taste any tequila. When I pay 10 dollars for a drink I want to have a great Margarita. Food: My boyfriend and I ordered the fajitas for 2. (Pork, beef, chicken and shrimp) It came out not sizzling and looked like a pile of slop. There were chunks of fat everywhere and only 1 shrimp in entire plate. When I lifted up fajitas with my fork the meat was sitting in a plate of straight grease. I had to keep pulling fat out of my mouth. The guacamole was like water. Yuck. My nephew ordered the chicken fingers off the kids menu and they were burnt. Why would someone let that go out? Service: the waiter was very nice but slow. He stopped mid order and asked us to wait a second, walked away and came back 10 minutes later to finish. Probably won't return.

Authentic and great value! The queso is great and good fajitas.

Hey I don't care about the decorations if you serve good food I'm in. I've been here several times and although I do love their fresh guacamole I won't be coming back. The reason is because I was served a huge lump of fat placed on top of my fajita for two dish. I was so turned off by that, and when I told my waiter he dismissed it, " oh thats just pork!" I posted a picture of the fat (lmao) but I should've taken a picture when it was served on the dish. Overall it's good food most of the time, but come on. Having a huge lump of fat in your food is like having a hair ball on your plate. It's gross

In my quest to tackle BuHi dining options, I stopped by Monterrey's to check them off the list. In case you can't tell from the outside, it's a bit of a dive. But let's be honest, we're here for cheap food & margaritas, so ignore the tchotchkes and red brick wallpaper! When I entered, I was told to sit anywhere I'd like. Once seated, I promptly received a menu, water, and chips & salsa. The restaurant was about 1/4 full, with a hodgepodge of patrons, from professionals to couples, to young families & a few interesting BuHi characters. Most guests sat inside & a few opted to sit out on the patio. The service seemed fast, regardless of where you sat. I ordered 2 soft tacos (1 chicken & 1 beef) & a side of refried beans. I don't usually order tacos, so I wasn't entirely sure if like. Sounds silly I know but I thought I knew burritos & didn't realize they include beans & rice - I didn't like it... Hopefully I'd fare better with the tacos. Before I could regret my order & change it, two tacos arrived at my table, each wrapped tightly in aluminum foil to keep them warm. I liked the unwrapping process, like opening a surprise gift! What I saw looked promising - the tacos were filled to the brim with a generous amount of meat, as well as cheese & lettuce. To jazz it up, I added salsa, along with hot sauce. To my delight, they were delicious! Messy, but damn tasty! I found if I kept it wrapped in the foil & peeled back just enough at a time to take a bite, I could devour them without needing to be hosed off afterwards! The meat had a great charred flavor & adding the salsa & hot sauce = jackpot!! Even the beans were really good - either as a side or a dip. I'd go back & forth between my fork & tortilla chips, using the beans as a dip. The tacos must've been good - I ate every last bite in record time! Damn, was I that hungry when I came in?!, lol! I didn't have a margarita (shame on me, I know!), but I still enjoyed this place! It doesn't do much for me on the ambiance, but the food is solid & service is speedy & friendly. If you need a good solid Mexican fix, you can't go wrong here. It's a good middle of the road. I might try a Thu. night for live music! And an overdue margarita!!

Place is awesome! Great old fashioned feel and of course food. They don't skimp on margaritas either like the US chain places too

It's a seat yourself restaurant but your waiter will come and greet you as soon as you seat down to provide the menu. Chips and salsa came soon after and they were pretty good. The salsa didn't have as much flavor as I was hoping for but it did have spice which was a happy surprise. Okay first the drinks, we ordered half a pitcher of texas margaritas ($13) and if you don't like the taste of alcohol like myself you're going to find yourself in a lot of trouble. I could not taste the alcohol but I did feel it after finishing that pitcher. They also have a jumbo margarita for $8 and a regular for $5 It took me a little while to decide on what to get since they have a lot of affordable options. I ended up getting the tres amigos which came with steak, chicken, shrimp, rice and beans for only $11. My food was good, the steak was done well, the chicken was a little dry and the shrimp had a smoky flavor. Though my test when it comes to Mexican restaurants is how fresh the rice and beans taste. I usually leave them on the plate because the rice feels a little hard or the beans taste dry but not here, I finished EVERYTHING! My boyfriend got combo #25 which were two cheese enchiladas covered in a chipotle sauce with rice and beans. He also had a tough time deciding since they have a lot of vegetarian options. It honestly took them 10 minutes to bring the food and for two hungry people that's amazing. Our waiter was attentive , we were having a pleasant time so he didn't bother us much after he noticed we were finished with our meals. The vibe here is lively, people were enjoying their time with their friends and family and you could notice the positive energy in there. We're definitely returning, I wished I would have tried it sooner.

This photo was taken today I went with my girlfriend and a cockroach came out of the food I asked the waiter for the bill and I said that I did have to pay for the food since I had an insect he told me to go talk to the manager I spoke to the manager and what he did was give me half the price, this is really inconsiderate by the restaurant employees and I don't recommend it because it is very very disgusting

Me and my lady wanted some real authentic Mexican food, and we decided to try this place to see how they were....... THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT!!!!! Great and really friendly service, and the food was amazing, I will be back for some more tacos.

Arrived around 7pm on a Saturday night, was greeted right away and told to pick a seat. They were semi busy when we arrived and by the time we got our drinks, they became packed. We were given chips and salsa right off the bat which was a bonus bc we were both pretty hungry. I ordered a dos xx ($3.75) and it came in a nice frosty glass. We also ordered two vegetarian dishes. A vegetable fajita ($8.50) came with sizzling veggies with 3 tortillas, rice, beans, guac and sour creme. It was very good and well seasoned unless other places I've been to before. My partner ordered #A ($7.50) off the vegetarian section and it came with three different things but were all smothered with cheese. We couldn't tell what was what but it good, just lacked vegetables. Overall, a good experience and super affordable. Will be back again but may try another dish. I would recommend it, especially when Del Rey is super packed.

I was hesitant to order from here because of some of the reviews. I'm so glad I did. I ordered through Uber Eats and everything arrived earlier than expected, warm and well-packaged. We ordered the shrimp fajitas, nachos texanos, and a side of guacamole. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. The shrimp was a tad overcooked, but the flavor made up for it. Everything had a nice grilled flavor, which added to the authentic taste. The ingredients, especially the guac and vegetables, were all very fresh. I will definitely be returning.

We came here because it was recommended to us, I should have looked at the star rating before we even came. We pulled up and I immediately said oh no, but we said ok let's give it try should have turned around as soon as we got there. First there was a hair on the chips ok it happens I understand an innocent accident but then they brought our food out and the waiter literally sneezed while he had our food in his hands luckily I heard him because he proceeded to walk towards our table and I said did you just sneeze he bluntly says "yes" like it was nothing and I told him we didn't want our food anymore he then Said "oh it's okay I moved your food out the way" still tried to put our plates on the table. I can also understand you suddenly had to sneeze but come on you still tried to serve us our food!! Don't even waste your time!

Ahhhhhhmazing!! Super authentic and delicious. Not to mention the price is hard to beat. I got 3 tacos and rice for under $8. The Mexican guacamole is super fresh and I will be coming back for it! If you're in the area, you should def swing by!

Came here for a quick lunch in between school and the food came fast and service was great, I highly recommend their chicken soup; it comes with a side of corn or flour tortillas and a lot of chicken & avocado goodness.

Whoops, started this review ages ago but never finished it up. So anyway, I came to Monterrey Mexican Restaurant with a gang of Yelpers for a UYE a while back. There's a U-shaped parking lot that surrounds the restaurant; I nabbed a space close to Buford Highway. The meal was permeated by the loud sounds of a guy playing his guitar. It wasn't Mexican music either, and it was too loud for my preference. The tunes made conversation-making harder. However, the service was efficient and quick. I swear I ordered and then the food came out lickety-split. Cheap and filling is key at Monterrey. My entree (which involved enchiladas) was $7.50 without tax and tip. The food was average and somewhat forgettable. You pay at the counter when you're done. Again, cheap and filling is key at Monterrey.

Good, quick, cheap Mexican. The food is consistently good, chips are warm, salsa is delicious, they have a full bar and great lunch specials. The staff is so nice and friendly and always attentive.

Super good and so enjoyable to sit outside with our family! Tables were spread apart for COVID and waitstaff wore masks. I've been coming here fora long time. Monterrey's never disappoints!! Great margaritas too!

I'm not big on writing reviews but after noticing the padded charge to my boyfriend's account today after some of the absolute worst service we have ever received, I felt compelled to write one. It was this past Friday evening and it was moderately busy out on the patio where we were seated. 3 out 5 food orders placed came to us incorrect. 4 out of 5 drink orders were also incorrect. Our server "Bismarck" was rude, inattentive, incompetent, and seemed inebriated. Today, after checking the bill, we see that a MUCH larger tip must have been added after the fact. We are EXTREMELY disappointed in the service at the Monterrey on Buford Highway. We have had decades of experience working in the service industry and are usually pretty forgiving but this was ridiculously bad and combined with stealing is inexcusable. Won't be going back and would deter anyone, aside from a mortal enemy, from going and suffering the same experience.

I've ordered from this place twice. Both times they've either messed up my order by giving me the wrong entree, or forgetting something entirely. If you like good food and you want to eat what you ordered, stay away from here. You will regret it.

Ooh, hot time in Dixie. Hey, come on down, visit, you'll dig it. We found this yelp approved Doraville restaurant and visited on a Thursday night. I was sure hoping the musician would have played Doraville for us but was afraid to request it so I had to pull it up on iTunes when I got back to the hotel. Great meal Herron Buford Highway just south of 285. Great service, great food, good music...no wonder this place was so crowded.

We've been looking for a spot around chamblee for a while, el Rey del Taco had a hour wait so went to Monterey. Atmosphere is lacking but good cheap margs and solid food keeps us coming.

Great food and service!! A very great place to go eat with the family. The food was wonderful and our waiter was wonderful, she was very attentive and very friendly.