Monterrey Cocina Mexicana – Mexican
Monterrey Cocina Mexicana captures the vibrant spirit of a festive cantina, where the air is filled with the tempting aroma of toasted corn and slow-simmered spices. Guests gather over artfully crafted "Guacamole Stars" and crisp, golden flautitas before diving into hearty Guadalajara specials that showcase the bold, soulful depth of regional Mexican flavors. From the zesty snap of a chilled shrimp cocktail to the comforting warmth of melted quesadillas, every dish offers a colorful journey through a rich culinary heritage.
3323 North Midland Drive, Midland TX 79707 https://monterreycocina.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, low-fat, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, low-fodmap, carnivore, volumetrics, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its consistent and dependable service, guests at Monterrey appreciate a dining experience that reliably meets expectations for a casual night out. Reviewers highlight the approachable atmosphere as ideal for a relaxed dinner with partners, noting that the menu provides a straightforward selection of dishes in a comfortable
Menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole Star - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Small Nachos - $10: Deluxe & Fajita nachos served with guacamole and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Large Nachos - $9.5: Deluxe & Fajita nachos served with guacamole and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Cocktail - $16: Served chilled & spicy with 10 shrimp and crackers. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat
- Quesadillas (Small) - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Quesadillas (Large) - $13 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Flautitas - $12: Crispy grilled corn tortilla flutes cut into 12 bite size pieces served with sour cream & guacamole. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Monterrey Salad - $7.5: 2 chile con queso tostadas and a guacamole star. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Guadalajara Special - $6: Chalupa with beans, cheese & guacamole. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Guadalajara Compuesta - $7: Chalupa with beans, cheese & guacamole, lettuce, tomato & onion. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Shrimp & Crab Chalupa - $8: With cheese, lettuce & tomato Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Soups & Salads
- Taco Salad - $12: Served on a bed of fresh lettuce inside a crispy flour tortilla bowl and topped with cheese, tomato, sour cream and guacamole. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tortilla Soup - $11: Chicken broth simmered with veggies, filled with shredded chicken, crispy tortilla strips & topped with cheese, tomato, and avocado slices. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Seafood Soup - $15: Simmered with a light tomato broth with savory spices and your choice of meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Volumetrics
- Beef and Vegetable Stew - $12: Beef and vegetable stew served in a Texas sized bowl with a side of rice & tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Menudo - $11: Beef tripe stew in a chile colorado sauce served with hominy and sided with onions, oregano, lemon & tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
Mexican Plates
- El Cocinero Loco - $20: One cheese enchilada, beef taco, a taste of beef fajitas, one beef chile relleno, served with beans & rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Deluxe Especial - $18: One tostada topped with chile con queso & a guacamole star. One beef taco, one cheese enchilada, a tamale, beans & rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- El Monterrey - $18: Appetizer of two tostadas topped with chile con queso & a guacamole star. Second course: beef taco, cheese enchilada, a beef chile relleno, & a Guadalajara chalupa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chile Relleno Lampriados - $13: Fresh, roasted anahiem pepper, filed with your choice of beef, chicken or cheese. Grilled with a fluffy egg batter and smothered with Salsa Espanola. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- No Batter Naked Chile Relleno - $12: Fresh, roasted anahiem pepper, filed with your choice of beef, chicken or cheese. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Comida Regular - $14: One cheese enchilada, one beef taco, beans & rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- El Laredo - $15: Two grilled roast beef flautas topped with our original beef sauce and served with a guacamole star, beans & rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- La Villita - $14: Two cheese enchiladas with traditional sauce served with refried beans and rice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tampico - $15: One beef chile relleno, one chicken flauta topped with our Salsa Espanola and a Guadalajara chalupa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Flautas - $15: Two crispy chicken flautas smothered in Salsa Espanola and served with refried beans, rice and guacamole. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Viernes - $15: One cheese chile relleno, a cheese enchilada, a crispy chile con queso tostada and a Guadalajara chalupa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Tacos & Enchiladas
- Shrimp Enchiladas (3) - $16: Choice of beef, chicken or cheese and topped with red or green sauce. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Grilled Taco (3) - $13.5: Our famous grilled tacos topped with tomato, lettuce and cheese sided with beans & rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Tamales - $13: 4 fresh steamed tamales topped with chile con carne sauce. Beans and rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Enchilada Plate (3) - $17: Choice of beef, chicken or cheese and topped with red or green sauce. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Breakfast
- Huevos Rancheros - $11: Two eggs cooked over easy and topped with salsa espanola. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Eggs with Potatoes and Onion - $11: Two eggs scrambled with onions and a side of potatoes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Pancake Plate - $11: Two pancakes, two eggs, and two pieces of bacon or sausage. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Eggs with Chorizo - $11: Spicy pork sausage with two eggs. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Carnivore, Candida
- Mexican Style Eggs - $11: Two scrambled eggs cooked with pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Eggs Your Way - $11.5: Two eggs served with choice of meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Omelette - $10.5: Fluffy egg omelette filled with cheese or chili and smothered in Salsa Espanola with your choice of meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Lunch
- Numero Uno - $12: Two burritos with one choice of beef, bean, or combo, smothered with chile con queso and served with beans and rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Numero Dos - $12: Quesadillas filled with one choice of ground beef or shredded chicken, jack and cheddar cheeses. Sided with guacamole and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Numero Tres - $12: One carne guisada burrito smothered in chile con queso, salsa espanola, and a touch of jack and cheddar cheeses. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Numero Cuatro - $12: Two guadalajara chalupas topped with one choice of ground beef or shredded chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Numero Cinco - $12: Our crispy grilled flautas stuffed with one choice of roast beef or shredded chicken, cut into bit sized pieces and served with guacamole and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Numero Seis - $12: Two red cheese enchiladas, a chile con queso tostada served with beans and rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Numero Siete - $11: Two crispy tacos grilled to perfection filled with one choice of ground beef or shredded chicken, lettuce, tomato, jack and cheddar cheeses served with beans and rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Combinations
- 2 Beef Tacos and 2 Cheese Enchiladas - $19: Served with rice and beans, and your choice of Traditional Red or Green sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- 2 Tamales with Chile Con Carne and 2 Cheese Enchiladas - $19: Served with rice and beans, and your choice of Traditional Red or Green sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- 2 Chicken Tacos and 2 Cheese Enchiladas - $19: Served with rice and beans, and your choice of Traditional Red or Green sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 2 Beef Tacos and 2 Beef Enchiladas - $19: Served with rice and beans, and your choice of Traditional Red or Green sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Fajitas
- Beef Fajitas - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Fajitas - $20 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Shrimp Fajitas (12) - $21 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tri-Combo Fajitas (8 shrimp) - $23 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Burritos
- Burritos (3) - $10.5: All orders are one choice per order. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Barbacoa de Cabeza Burrito - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Beef Tongue Burrito - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Carnes
- Asado de Puerco Dinner - $18: Spicy and tender stewed pork sauteed in a dried ancho chile puree. Served with guacamole. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Carne Guisada Dinner - $18: Traditional Mexican stewed beef served with guacamole. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Carne con Chile Verde - $18: Tender stewed pork simmered in pureed roasted green peppers and onions. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Barbacoa de Cabeza Dinner - $18: Shredded cheek meat simmered in garlic and onions and served with guacamole. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Beef Tongue Dinner - $18: Beef tongue grilled tender with tomato and onion until slightly charred to perfection. Served with guacamole. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Candida
- Tampiqueno Steak - $23: 12 oz. boneless club served Spanish style, topped with a roasted anaheim pepper. Sided with a cheese enchilada, beans & rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Hamburger - $12: 8 oz. all beef patty and sided with the works & french fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cheeseburger - $13: 8 oz. all beef patty and sided with the works & french fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Pescados
- Camarones Diablo - $18: 12 shrimp sauteed in a spicy red chile sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Fish and Shrimp in Chile Colorado - $18: Tilapia fish baked with 6 succulant shrimp and smothered with Chile Ancho sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Garlic and Lemon Fish - $18: Grilled Tilapia and 6 shrimp in lemon garlic sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Cheese Breaded Fish - $18: Breaded Tilapia topped with Monterrey Jack and cheddar. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Crema Fish - $18: Grilled Tilapia and shrimp topped with Monterrey Jack, cheddar, and sour cream sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
Desserts
- Sopapilla - $1.75: Deep fried pastry bread coated in sugar and cinnamon and served steaming hot with butter & honey. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream Burrito - $4.5: A delicious flour tortilla filled with vanilla ice cream, shock fried so it's crispy on the outside and frozen on the inside then topped with cinnamon & sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vanilla Ice Cream - $1.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free
Kid's Menu
- Diana - $5.75: One Beef, Bean or Combo Burrito smothered in queso. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Jorgito - $6: One Beef Taco, Rice, Tostada smothered in queso. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sylvia - $6: One Cheese Enchilada, Rice and Beans. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Mateo - $6: Hamburger and Fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Cheese and Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Chicken Strips and Fries - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Beverages
- Fresh Iced Tea - $3.25
- Fresh Brewed Coffee - $3.1
- Fountain Drink - $3.25
- Kid’s Fountain Drink - $1.5: 16 oz
- Fresh Squeezed Lemonade - $6: 32 oz
- Homemade Horchata - $6: 32 oz.
- Orange Juice - $3.25
A La Carte
- Enchilada - $5 Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Taco - $5: Beef or chicken taco. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Burrito - $5: Beef, bean, or combo burrito. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Corn Tortillas (3) - $1.5: Three corn tortillas. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, TLC
- Flour Tortillas (2) - $1.5: Three flour tortillas. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- French Fries - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Toast - $1.25 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pancake - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Naked Chile Relleno - $5: No batter naked chile relleno with your choice of meat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach
Frequently Asked Questions about Monterrey Cocina Mexicana
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Monterrey Cocina Mexicana has an average rating of 3.0/5 based on customer feedback and dining experiences.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including vegan, vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, paleo, and dairy-free, with specific options like the Guacamole Star.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Approximately 40% of the menu accommodates these diets, featuring keto/low-carb beef tongue, vegan/gluten-free guacamole, and gluten-free corn tortillas.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- The restaurant has an official website at https://monterreycocina.com/ which provides information about their menu and dining services.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain information regarding the specific hours of operation for Monterrey Cocina Mexicana.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Monterrey Cocina Mexicana specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine, featuring regional Guadalajara specials, guacamole, nachos, and traditional dishes like tamales.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Monterrey Cocina Mexicana offers a festive, casual cantina atmosphere ideal for relaxed dinners featuring traditional regional Mexican flavors and dependable service.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Monterrey Cocina Mexicana is currently operational and can be contacted through their website at https://monterreycocina.com/ for dining inquiries.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers appreciate the consistent, dependable service and the approachable, relaxed atmosphere ideal for a casual dinner with partners.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers appreciate the consistent, dependable service and approachable atmosphere, though the restaurant maintains a moderate average rating of 3.0/5.