cwldanny Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 This isn't exactly a review since I didn't take any photos (And the kitchen was closed by the time I went there), but I would just like to let everyone know that the owner/manager of La Monita (Mexican Restaurant) near Ploen Chit BTS Station was very hospitable today. I have eaten there before and I loved the Nachos / Burritos. Would highly recommend anyone to try the Mexican cuisine there if they are nearby. I'll get an in-depth review the next time I stop by =) Bangkok Gastronomy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 You're just teasing us with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwestroc Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I've been going there almost every month for about a year now. The food is great and like the above poster mentioned, the owner is also great! The restaurant used to be small but they recently expanded to accomodate more people. Before, almost everytime I went there they had to turn away atleast 3 or 4 parties while I was there. Thank God they expanded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOMERUNBANGKOK Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 La Monita is fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 The carnitas tacos are superb. As are the salsas.....even the entertainment was up to scratch yesterday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 The carnitas tacos are superb. As are the salsas.....even the entertainment was up to scratch yesterday! I forgot to mention the best guacamole I've ever tasted. Doh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamsom Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Would agree with the positive comments. While pricey, the quality stands out. There have been numerous posts about what is Mexican food=regional, including Americano, BUT never Taco Bell. Logically, one might think locals here would love it. After all, "THai" chillis are from Mexico amigos. Adios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Another mention for the Carne Asada flour tacos. Superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Would agree with the positive comments. While pricey, the quality stands out. There have been numerous posts about what is Mexican food=regional, including Americano, BUT never Taco Bell. Logically, one might think locals here would love it. After all, "THai" chillis are from Mexico amigos. Adios. Mexican food is picking up with trendier, more moneyed Thais but I somehow doubt Mexican will ever be as big here as say, Japanese, or Thai style Korean BBQ. Also consider, Thai food isn't popular in Mexico but Mexican style Chinese food is ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Would agree with the positive comments. While pricey, the quality stands out. There have been numerous posts about what is Mexican food=regional, including Americano, BUT never Taco Bell. Logically, one might think locals here would love it. After all, "THai" chillis are from Mexico amigos. Adios. Mexican food is picking up with trendier, more moneyed Thais but I somehow doubt Mexican will ever be as big here as say, Japanese, or Thai style Korean BBQ. Also consider, Thai food isn't popular in Mexico but Mexican style Chinese food is ... La Monita could be. Its that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Would agree with the positive comments. While pricey, the quality stands out. There have been numerous posts about what is Mexican food=regional, including Americano, BUT never Taco Bell. Logically, one might think locals here would love it. After all, "THai" chillis are from Mexico amigos. Adios. Mexican food is picking up with trendier, more moneyed Thais but I somehow doubt Mexican will ever be as big here as say, Japanese, or Thai style Korean BBQ. Also consider, Thai food isn't popular in Mexico but Mexican style Chinese food is ... La Monita could be. Its that good. What does good have to do with it? There is great Indian food in Bangkok. Don't see many Thais eating it. I agree there is a bigger market for good Mexican in Thailand for Thais but I just don't see a MASS market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 (edited) There is great Indian food in Bangkok. Where? Edit: Its off topic I know but I would say no better than decent. Edited January 6, 2012 by smokie36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauljones Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Yes. LaMonitas is an excellent Mexican restaurant. Equally good is Tacos & Salsa on Sukhumvit 18. Both restaurants, tied for first place I say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Isn't there another really good one in Bangkok owned by a guy named Rob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Isn't there another really good one in Bangkok owned by a guy named Rob? Los Cabos Suk soi 14 right next to Suda Thai place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Isn't there another really good one in Bangkok owned by a guy named Rob? Los Cabos Suk soi 14 right next to Suda Thai place. Yup three good Mexican places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eMzyme Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I tried El Diablos the other night it was pretty good. Was very dissapointed with La monitas after hearing such good things about it. IMO theres no place for frech fries in a breakfast burrito, Mind you after doing a quick google search I may be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 (edited) I tried El Diablos the other night it was pretty good. Was very dissapointed with La monitas after hearing such good things about it. IMO theres no place for frech fries in a breakfast burrito, Mind you after doing a quick google search I may be wrong. A breakfast burrito is a massive Americanization in the first place, and if there's a place for Thai peanut sauce chicken burritos in the world, I don't see a problem with french fries, as long as they warn you on the menu! Haven't tried that kind of dish but I like french fries in falafel lavash wraps, not so different. Edited January 8, 2012 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eMzyme Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I tried El Diablos the other night it was pretty good. Was very dissapointed with La monitas after hearing such good things about it. IMO theres no place for frech fries in a breakfast burrito, Mind you after doing a quick google search I may be wrong. A breakfast burrito is a massive Americanization in the first place, and if there's a place for Thai peanut chicken burritos in the world, I don't see a problem with french fries, as long as they warn you on the menu! Haven't tried that kind of dish but I like french fries on falafel lavash wraps, not so different. I quite like fries in my falafel/chicken shwarma as well! Regarding the burrito Its advertised as having a crispy potatoes. Just seemed stuffed full of egg and french fries. The Breakafst Burrito from sunrise is far better IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Can't comment on the burritos...I'm a Taco man through and through and LaMonita serves the best around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRed Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I hear there is a new place opened in Jomtien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I hear there is a new place opened in Jomtien Must be another rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I hear there is a new place opened in Jomtien Must be another rumor. Can anyone confirm its not as good as La Monita? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRed Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 confirmed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 confirmed. It was a rhetorical question. They were out of chicken wings yesterday tho so 9/10. Naughty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTD Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I will be back in town in a few days, Never been to LaMonita and after reading this thread it may be my first stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocN Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I actually like Patty's Fiesta on the corner of Patpong. Tequilla Chicken...yummy.... No idea about the quality...I just like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergen Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I actually like Patty's Fiesta on the corner of Patpong. Tequilla Chicken...yummy.... No idea about the quality...I just like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachary Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 The main reason i tried this resto recently was cuz they claimed to have mexi chorizo, i got it, and it and the chorizo was NOT authentic, actually tasted nothing like real mexican chorizo i guess it's still impossible to find it in Thailand (i've been searching for many years) http://gotbangkok.com/2012/03/04/la-monita-taqueria/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madjbs Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Still by far the best Mexican in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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