San Antonio · West Commerce St

Authentic Mexican flavor

Breakfast all day, hearty lunch plates, tacos, caldos & seafood — made fresh, the way abuela would.

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Huevos rancheros with rajas, refried beans and two tamales on a white plate
$8.99 each

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Tamale specials, straight from the kitchen

  • Huevos Rancheros

    With two tamales & beans

    $8.99

  • Three Tamales with coffee

    Chicken, pork & cheese with rajas

    $8.99
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Welcome / Bienvenidos

A neighborhood taquería with heart

Monitas Mexican Restaurant is a family-run spot on West Commerce serving the food of home: sizzling fajitas, slow-cooked barbacoa, fresh gorditas, weekend menudo and pozole, and a full breakfast served from early morning.

Come in for a plate, swing by the drive-thru, or grab tacos to go. Everyone leaves full and happy.

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Specials & Events

What's cooking this week

Weekly specials by day and Senior Plate — 2 eggs, beans, bacon and coffee for $4.99, Monday to Friday 6 to 10 AM
Enchilada Special — $4.99, Monday to Friday 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Taco Specials — 2 tacos plus coffee or 3 tacos for $4.99, Monday to Friday
KaraPollo — live karaoke every Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM

Crowd favorites

Featured dishes

Made fresh to order — here's a taste of what's cooking.

Breakfast plate with chilaquiles, eggs, potatoes, beans and quesadillas Breakfast

Señorita Plate

Chilaquiles with carne asada, two eggs & beans.

$10.99
Green enchiladas topped with cream, queso fresco, onion and avocado Lunch

Green Enchiladas

In salsa verde with cream, queso fresco, onion & avocado.

$9.99
Camarones a la diabla with rice, fries and salad Seafood

Camarones a la Diabla

Spicy shrimp served with rice, fries & fresh salad.

$12.99
Chamoy-rimmed preparado drink with cucumber and celery Drinks

Preparado

Chamoy-rimmed refresher with cucumber & celery.

$4.99
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More than food

Live events & arcade games

Come for the food, stay for the fun — music, karaoke and games for the whole family.

Live events

Live music and karaoke twice a week — Thursday nights and Sunday afternoons.

KaraPollo Karaoke Thursdays · 7 PM – 11 PM Sundays · 11 AM – 3 PM

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Arcade game machine with joystick and colorful buttons

Arcade games

Game machines inside — grab a table, play a round and let the kids have a blast while the food comes out.

  • Family friendly
  • Open every day

Hours

When we're cooking

Monday – Saturday5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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