Remember when El Pueblito was just our little secret? A quiet getaway in a modest building, where the margaritas were strong, the fish dishes were extremely good for the price and the service was friendly? Felt like the vaguely Latin-American home you never grew up in. Yeah, that's gone. The moment you put in a fancy patio with white curtains, the baby socialites stilleto in and ruin everything. Good for the restaurant that those socialites like margaritas, but bad for the restaurant's old regulars who aren't impressed with fancy patios. The food quality has declined, frozen margaritas sometimes arrive completely melted and service is harried.
Vibe: Party girls who turn their nose up at the very notion of sitting in the dining room, plus their entourages. Occasionally, you'll find casual Montrosians eating in the dining room.

Hours

• Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
• Friday: 11 a.m.-2 a.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. - 2 a.m.
• Sunday: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

Happy Hour Specials: Monday-Wednesday: all day happy hour Thursday-Friday: 2 p.m.-6 p.m.

Price

Additional Details

Additional details

Cuisine: Mexican

Standout item: Snapper plate

Menu: Menu

Take out: Yes

Delivery: No

Signature drink: Cocorita

Parking: Self parking in lot down the street, valet parking

Group friendly: Yes

Happy hour: Monday-Wednesday: all day happy hour Thursday-Friday: 2 p.m.-6 p.m.

Patio: Yes

Atmosphere: Romantic

Additional details

Smoking allowed: On patio

Meals served: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Alcohol: Beer, Wine, Liquor

Noise: Moderate

Dress code: Casual

Average price: $10 to $20

Handicap accessible: Yes

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