El Monumento
Experience traditional Mexican fare in a refined space with stunning architecture, a courtyard, patio, and views of the San Gabriel River.
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El Monumento
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Experience traditional Mexican fare in a refined space with stunning architecture, a courtyard, patio, and views of the San Gabriel River.
Order drinks on the rocks
For better flavor, try ordering your drinks on the rocks instead of blended.
Request extra tortillas
If ordering fajitas for sharing, consider requesting extra tortillas to ensure you have enough.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Mexican
Price
$$$
Address
205 W 2nd St, Georgetown, TX 78626, USA
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Architectural Marvel & Riverside Ambiance
Experience stunning architecture with clerestory lighting and dine with beautiful views of the San Gabriel River.
Upper-End Mexican Cuisine
Savor scratch-made Mexican dishes featuring fresh ingredients and flavorful drinks, with a focus on authentic tastes.
Flavorful Drinks & Homemade Salsas
Enjoy expertly crafted drinks made with fresh juice and a variety of tasty homemade salsas that complement the meals.
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Order drinks on the rocks
For better flavor, try ordering your drinks on the rocks instead of blended.
Request extra tortillas
If ordering fajitas for sharing, consider requesting extra tortillas to ensure you have enough.
Authentic Flavor Choices
Opt for dishes like Queso El Mon, guacamole, or quesadillas for truly authentic flavors.
Visit during off-peak hours
To potentially avoid higher prices, consider visiting during off-peak hours.
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Order drinks on the rocks
For better flavor, try ordering your drinks on the rocks instead of blended.
Request extra tortillas
If ordering fajitas for sharing, consider requesting extra tortillas to ensure you have enough.
Authentic Flavor Choices
Opt for dishes like Queso El Mon, guacamole, or quesadillas for truly authentic flavors.
Visit during off-peak hours
To potentially avoid higher prices, consider visiting during off-peak hours.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
El Monumento offers a visually stunning experience with its impressive architecture and scenic river views, complemented by flavorful Mexican cuisine and well-made drinks. While many praise the ambiance and service, some diners find the prices high and portion sizes small, with certain traditional sides incurring extra charges. Despite mixed feedback on seasoning and value, the restaurant remains a popular choice for its unique atmosphere and creative menu.
"What a fabulous restaurant!
Every little architectural detail has been thought of so this building will really impress you. Some of the coolest things are the clerestory lighting and another really cool thing is the overhang on the back deck has light coming down from above also. I think the architecture is the coolest part of the experience but the food is amazing too. It is basically upper end Mexican food and the service is really good. Everything on the menu is cooked to perfection and you won't be disappointed!"
Sam Gilmore
"Very nice building, landscape, and views off of the deck. The drinks were very flavorful and had many neat options of different types. Cucumber/jalapeno was good. Loved the chips and most of the different salsa's. The steak was cooked perfect, the chicken tacos were tasty. Everything was good. However, almost every dish was missing something and was blah on the Texmex season side. It seems odd that we salted everything. But were putting salsas or cream on food to give it "something more". Our waitress was great with suggesting gluten and dairy free items for my wife. We would come back to try more items."
Mike (Big Mike)
"I had high hopes for this place but was sorely disappointed. If you’re in the mood for authentic Mexican, this is not the place. Typical items that you would expect to be included, such as salsa and chips, rice and beans, are all an up charge. We ordered fajitas for two but only received 4 very small street taco sized tortillas, so we had about half of our meat left and had to eat it plain since the waitress never came back around for us to ask for more tortillas. The flavor of the fajitas was underwhelming, there were not many vegetables, and the rice smelled, looked and tasted like uncle Ben’s microwave rice. We ordered the salsa flight but our bowl of chips was half-filled with the broken tiny pieces you’d find at the bottom of your chip bag, and since our waitress didn’t come back around we weren’t able to finish the salsa we paid extra for. Will not be returning."
Jordan Gwin
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Frequently Asked Questions
El Monumento features a beautiful and sophisticated atmosphere with Mexican-inspired architecture, an interior courtyard, and a patio with river views.
While not explicitly stated, given its popularity and unique ambiance, making a reservation is advisable, especially for larger groups or during peak hours.
Popular choices include Queso El Mon, guacamole, quesadillas, carne asada, and barbacoa street tacos.
Yes, the restaurant can accommodate dietary needs like vegan and gluten-free options, as noted by helpful servers.
The drinks are generally well-regarded, particularly margaritas made with fresh juice. Ordering them on the rocks is recommended for better flavor.
Traditionally included sides like rice and beans are now often considered upcharges and are served in smaller portions.
Yes, El Monumento offers extensive outdoor seating on a patio with views of the San Gabriel River.
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With a high-end environment and views of the San Gabriel River, El Monumento offers fantastic Mexican dishes and a large selection of wines, beers, margaritas, Mexican martinis and more. Must-try menu items include the Carne Tampiquena with Chimichurri, mesquite-grilled beef tenderloin with potato rajas, cheese enchilada and mole sauce and Shrimp Relleno with roasted poblano.
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El Monumento serves home-style, made-from-scratch Mexican dishes using the freshest ingredients available. The dining experience is made even more authentic by the 7,700-square-foot restaurant’s Mexican-inspired architecture and plants from South Texas and Mexico. Your entire dining party will enjoy sharing the Queso El Mon, guacamole, or quesadillas.
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**In the fall of 2012, the owners of the Monument Cafe opened El Monumento a few blocks north on Austin Avenue. El Monumento's stunning architecture and spacious deck overlooking the South Fork of the San Gabriel River make this a special gathering place. El Monumento features home-style, made-from-scratch Mexican fare.
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El Monumento is a spacious and sophisticated restaurant that serves traditional Mexican cuisine. The restaurant’s interior features an open kitchen and interior courtyard. It also has a large outdoor patio where guests can enjoy their meals when the weather is nice.
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Opt for dinner on the patio with views of the San Gabriel River for traditional Mexican fare. I hear the margaritas are good, too!. My son and I ate here, and I remember it being very good, and Brody loved the view of the river.
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But, the good news is, their sister restaurant El Monumento, does stay open for dinner, and they even serve an all-time favorite – Chicken Fried Steak!
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