Papa Chano's - Monterey

Had a quick lunch. Fresh food, quick and friendly service. Tacos are very good especially carnitas. Free chips and salsa

I recently had the misfortune of dining at this so-called Mexican restaurant, and I can confidently say it was one of the worst dining experiences I 've ever had. Let 's start with the carne asada—calling it carne asada is an insult to Mexican cuisine. It was essentially a bland, unseasoned steak that had no business being served at a restaurant, let alone one claiming to specialize in Mexican food. It lacked any flavor, and it was clear that no effort was made to marinate or properly season the meat. The tacos were an even bigger disaster. They were absolutely drenched in onions, so much so that it was hard to taste anything else. The red sauce tasted like they had just thrown some tomatoes into a blender without any seasoning or effort to make it remotely palatable. As for the green sauce, it was nothing more than a lazy attempt at dumping store-bought green enchilada sauce into a container and passing it off as something authentic. It was disgusting. The enchiladas? Completely underwhelming and forgettable. I’ve had better frozen meals. The whole meal felt like an insult to anyone who appreciates good Mexican food. Avoid this place at all costs unless you enjoy tasteless, poorly prepared dishes served with a side of utter disappointment. On the positive side, the rice and beans weren 't terrible.

Friendly and clean Mexican food restaurant. Vegetarian options. Wheelchair accessibility: Access is level with the sidewalk; there are no stairs .

Was not expecting this place to be this delicious!! We eat a lot of Mexican and most of the time, there's not much difference. Highly recommend the verde salsa, it was killer!

I just love this place. Horchata and burrito will make you feel alive.