Bangkok Dining: Mexican Food @ La Monita

Sunday night is here and finally this writer gets to continue on with her blog.  The fast few days have just been hectic, tiring and not enough "me" time.   There have been some comments that I haven't been reviewing enough restaurants so tonight I want to share with you a Mexican restaurant that just makes you feel like you are in the Americas.

It certainly does remind me of college days when we'd go to Happy Hour after hours or after late study sessions at night to munch on quesadillas and nachos.  Since moving back, I've been only to a few places that serve good quesadillas, nachos and other mexican foods.  La Monita is one of the better ones.

The first time I went to La Monita was about a year ago when it was just newly opened.  Near to the Ploenchit BTS station it is only a few minutes walk to the row of shop houses neighboring Mahatun Plaza where the restaurant is open.  I went with a long time friend of mine and together we ate several dishes, all were delicious and good.   The restaurant itself was relatively quiet with only a handful of tables, dim lighting and relaxed service.  You felt like you were in some remote Mexican restaurant. What I did notice though was that most of the clientele were expatriates.  I kept in mind that I will have to go back and eat there again.

This past week, I  had the opportunity to go back with another group of friends and what a surprise I had.  Within the space of one year, the restaurant had expanded to occupy a neighboring shop house and it was brimming with clients.  In the new adjoining section, they even had a second floor as as far I could see, all the tables were occupied.  Reservations were needed.  This restaurant was no longer a remote little place, it was now a hot and happening place.  I even unexpectedly ran into a couple of old friends whom I had not met in a long time.

Okay so its now a busy restaurant with lots of people, but what about the food?  The food was still as good as I remembered it to be.  I love quesadillas and the ones at La Monita come with a choice of fillings and size.  You can have either the ten-inch or twelve-inch quesadilla depending upon your appetite.  I had the chicken ten-inch one and I have to say that it was very satisfying.  The filling was well cooked and the guacamole is just enough to give it bite and taste.

I also had the soft-flour Tacos and those were equally satisfying. Soft wrappings with lots of stuffings have always been a type of food I enjoy and especially so when the filling isn't too rich nor heavy.  Their beef nachos were also delicious as well as rice with a kind of cuban topping.  (If I remember correctly)  They also have a number of other dishes on the menus including ensaladas, but since the dishes are relatively large, we could not stuff ourselves with anymore food.

If you want some drinks to go along with your dishes, they also serve drinks so its a good place to go for some "happy hours." 

The decor is simple and in bright colours which liven up the place.  The seats are simple benches or if you want a higher view, they also have high chairs to go with the high tables that line the front of the restaurant.

The service is fast, efficient and friendly.  Overall, I think La Monita is a great place to go hang out with friends, colleagues for a relaxing Mexican meal of Tacos, Quesadillas and Nachos :)  Buen Provecho!