Taqueria El Monarca

4.3(334)

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Location & Hours

Address

13150 FM 529 Suite 118A
Houston, Texas 77041
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 7:30 AM

Monday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Saturday7:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Sunday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(713) 849-0318

About Taqueria El Monarca

Price range: inexpensive

Google-sourced data last fetched on February 13, 2026.

4.3/5

Based on 334 reviews

Recent Reviews

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La Reina

3 months ago

This taqueria is fantastic! The menudo is flavorful and comforting, and the tacos de chicharrón are delicious. The agua de piña and horchata are both delicious, with the horchata standing out as one o...

Nicholas Kilty

2 months ago

Awesome breakfast country tacos on home made corn tortillas with celentro and onions and dont forget the chili toreados( cooked whole jalapeños)

MegTheCat YT

2 months ago

If you want to try some good Dominican food and appetizers I invite you to try this place. The longaniza was to die for and the chicharron de pollo was delicious. I had a guava mojito and it was exce...

Abbie D'Alesandro

2 months ago

Food is excellent! The staff is always so nice and pleasant. Highly recommend.

Sean McDaniel

6 months ago

Food is spectacular. Small, indoor area and a larger outdoor area. 1 cook and 1 waitress means you may have to wait,but the food is worth it.

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience is highly positive, with customers consistently praising the food and service. The restaurant is considered a gem.

Customer Favorites

Customers rave about the country tacos, longaniza, chicharron de pollo, tacos de chicharrón, menudo, and various drinks like the guava mojito, agua de piña and horchata. The home-made tortillas, yuca frita and tostones also receive positive mentions.

Atmosphere & Service

The atmosphere is described as clean and inviting. The staff is consistently noted for being friendly, nice, and pleasant.

Value & Quality

The food is described as excellent and spectacular, indicating high quality. The chips and salsa starter is also well-received.

Areas for Improvement

One reviewer noted that with one cook and one waitress, there may be a wait.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews continue to emphasize the exceptional quality of the food and the pleasantness of the staff, while also praising specific dishes in detail.