El Monumento – Mexican
El Monumento invites guests into a vibrant, sun-drenched space where the bold, spirited flavors of Mexico meet the comforting ritual of a leisurely brunch. The air carries the enticing aroma of sizzling chorizo and toasted cinnamon, as tables are adorned with colorful salsa flights and indulgent plates like velvet-soft Tres Leches French Toast and zesty Chilaquiles Verde. Whether sharing a mountain of crisp, golden nachos or savoring a decadent Churro Waffle, every meal feels like a festive celebration of traditional zest and modern culinary creativity.
205 West 2nd Street, Georgetown TX 78626 https://elmonumentogeorgetown.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, plant-based, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, tlc, zone, volumetrics, carnivore, aip, renal, alkaline, slow-carb, lectin-free, macrobiotic, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its cozy atmosphere and welcoming staff, guests love the fresh and perfectly cooked desserts that serve as a standout highlight of the dining experience. Diners rave about the reasonable prices and friendly service, noting that the warm environment and well-prepared menu items make it a highly recommended spot for those in the area.
Menu
Brunch
- Breakfast Bowl - $16: 2 fried eggs, rice, choice of beans, queso fresco, choice of rojo or roasted verde, bacon, guacamole, and crema Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mexi-Benedict - $14: 2 poached eggs, smashed avocado, black bean on a sope and chipotle Hollandaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tres Leches French Toast - $14: 3 custard-style French toast with strawberry compote, powdered sugar, and fresh whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chorizo Hash - $16: Chorizo link sausage, scrambled eggs, Zarandeado potatoes, Sriracha aioli, Pico de Gallo, choice of red corn or flour tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Churro Waffle - $10: Cinnamon Belgian waffle dusted with cinnamon and sugar, candied pecans, and dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: brunch
- Chilaquiles Verde - $16: Two eggs in salsa verde, with black beans, topped with guacamole, queso fresco, and cilantro lime crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers
- Chips & Salsa Flight - $5: Roasted tomato, avocado, and tomatillo, black bean dip served with chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $12: Hand-mashed avocado, pico, queso fresco, pepitas, fresh-cut fruit Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla - $13: Red pepper corn relish, jack cheese, jalapeno crema, cilantro, queso fresco Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $12: 3 crispy corn tortillas cut in half, black bean, jack cheese, escabeche Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Wings - $18: One pound of wings tossed with choice of achiote dry rub or mango chili, served with cilantro buttermilk ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Corn - $6: Fresh corn grilled, srirachi aioli, queso fresco, tajin, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso - $10: Queso blanco, hatch chiles, tomato, onion Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Compuesto - $13: Queso blanco with ground beef, guacamole, pico de gallo, mashed black beans, crema drizzle Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Flameado - $13: Melted skillet queso with caramelized onion, mixed bell pepper, and tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flautas - $12: 3 corn tortillas, shredded chicken, cilantro slaw, pico de gallo, fresco, avocado verde Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Nachos - $18: Fried corn chips, diced avocado, shaved jalapeno, fresco, seaweed salad, soy sesame ginger, and wasabi mayo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads & Soups
- Quinoa Bowl - $13: Quinoa, roasted poblano, cucumber, red pepper corn relish, avocado, tomatoes, tortilla strips, queso fresco, charred chili tomato vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corazon Salad - $13: Mixed greens, corn relish, guacamole, queso fresco, tortilla strips, chipotle, and smoked poblano aioli Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Street Corn Caesar - $13: Romaine hearts, esquites, queso fresco, tajin, lime Caesar dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (Small) - $9: Broth base with carrots, tomato, onions, shredded chicken, jack cheese, and tortilla strips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup (Large) - $12: Broth base with carrots, tomato, onions, shredded chicken, jack cheese, and tortilla strips Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Grilled Shrimp - $24: 6 Texas Gulf shrimp with charred corn and pineapple salsa, sriracha aioli, over rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Achiote Salmon - $28: Yucatan-style grilled salmon with a sweet and smoke marinade served over arroz verde Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashburger - $17: Double smash burger with hatch aioli, tomato, shredded lettuce, Pepper jack cheese on a jalapeno cheddar bun. Served with choice of fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $16: Roasted poblano stuffed with spinach, mushrooms, carrots, onions, raisins, almonds, garlic, jack cheese, crema, over jitomate sauce and rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tex Mex Bowl - $16: Choice of barbacoa, shredded chicken, or carnita, grilled lime, rice, and pico de gallo, served with tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - $16: Choice of shredded roasted chicken, picadillo, or barbacoa, black beans, jack cheese, pico de gallo with choice of sauce and served with cilantro rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Torta Cubano - $16: Choice of carnita, ham, dijonaise, guacamole, pickle, jack cheese, tomato with choice of fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Skirt Steak Tacos - $18: Marinated skirt steak, chimichurri, onion, cilantro, fresco cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Tacos - $16: Grilled Chicken, Cilantro, Onion, Fresco Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi Tacos - $18: Masa crusted, cilantro slaw, sriracha aioli, pico de gallo, queso fresco served with cilantro rice and a choice of beans Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnita Tacos - $17: Citrus-braised pork, grilled pineapple, red onion, cilantro, queso fresco served with rice and a choice of beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Honey Fried Chicken Tacos - $17: Masa crusted chicken, cilantro slaw, avocado, fresco served with rice and choice of beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Picadillo Tacos - $15: Ground beef tacos, lettuce, pico de gallo, and queso fresco served with rice and a choice of beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Tacos - $14: Choice of one: barbacoa, carnitas, or chicken, with cilantro, onion, avocado salsa verde (4 tacos) Available at: dinner, lunch
Enchiladas
- Chicken & Poblano Cream Enchiladas - $17: Served with cilantro rice and a choice of beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Carnitas & Mole Enchiladas - $27: Served with cilantro rice and a choice of beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Short Rib & Rojo Gravy Enchiladas - $18: Served with cilantro rice and a choice of beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese & Queso Enchiladas - $15: Served with cilantro rice and a choice of beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable & Verde Sauce Enchiladas - $15: Served with cilantro rice and a choice of beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Picadillo & Rojo Enchiladas - $17: Served with cilantro rice and a choice of beans Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Bacon - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Chorizo Sausage - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Two Eggs Any Style - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Zarandeado Fried Potatoes - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Churro Donut - $8: Dusted with cinnamon and sugar, topped with Bluebell French Vanilla ice cream, and topped with Dulce de leche Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tres Leches - $9: Vanilla chiffon cake soaked in 3 milks, strawberry compote, and fresh whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Sopapillas - $8: 3 puffy fried pastries dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with honey, cajeta, or chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- El Rey - $11: Flourless chocolate cake Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Seasonal Empanada - $9: Fruit-filled fried empanada, served with ice cream Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Fountain Drink - $3: Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade, Sprite, Dr. Pepper
- Fresh Lemonade or Limeade - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Aqua Fresca - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Coke - $5
- French Press Coffee Service - $8: Choice of regular or decaf Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Topo Chico - $4
- Encantada Rita - $11: Campo Bravo Blanco, Stirrings triple sec, fresh lime juice, simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- El Camino Margarita - $16: El Jimador Añejo, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Brazilian Limeade - $8.5: Fresh lime juice, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
Frequently Asked Questions about El Monumento
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Breakfast Bowl, Mexican Street Corn Caesar, Nachos, and Queso Compuesto all work for both keto and gluten-free diets.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates mixed dietary needs with options for keto, vegan, gluten-free, and high-protein diets, including nachos, breakfast bowls, and queso.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- El Monumento is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant where diners frequently rave about the reasonable prices and well-prepared menu items.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- El Monumento has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests frequently praising the friendly service and well-prepared menu items.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact El Monumento by visiting their official website at https://elmonumentogeorgetown.com/ for further information and inquiries.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- El Monumento is unique for its vibrant brunch-focused Mexican menu featuring standout items like Tres Leches French Toast and Churro Waffles.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The restaurant is currently operational and can be reached through its website at https://elmonumentogeorgetown.com/ for further information.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- El Monumento offers a cozy, vibrant, and sun-drenched atmosphere with a festive style characterized by welcoming service and casual brunch rituals.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Menu options include gluten-free nachos and queso compuesto, while the breakfast bowl and chicken tortilla soup accommodate keto and low-carb diets.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers love the cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and reasonable prices, with fresh, perfectly cooked desserts being a standout highlight.
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