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Monarch

Bar

Vintage dive bar with a patio & a vegan food truck offering cocktails, beer & live music. People often mention good, great, drink, time, music, bartender, drinks, Great, truck, atmosphere,


Address

204 E Rio Grande Ave, El Paso, TX 79902

Contact

(915) 533-4684

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (393 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 5 PM to 2 AM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 6 PM to 2 AM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 6 PM to 2 AM
  • Tuesday: 5 PM to 2 AM
  • Wednesday: 5 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (21) great (18) drink (13) time (13) music (11) bartender (10) drinks (10) Great (9) truck (8) atmosphere (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 2/5 Highminded710 5 years ago on Google
    This place is really chill. Inside is nice and cozy, and the food truck is great. It’s actually the reason me and my girlfriend came. The bartenders inside were not the friendliest and welcoming, seemed like ordering a drink was a inconvenience for them. So because of that we’ll only be coming back for the food truck and nothing else.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Victor G. 4 years ago on Google
    Foreplay is very important
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Perry H. 10 months ago on Google
    Stopped by for a quick drink when through town and loved it. There's an outdoor bar perch, a patio then various indoor spaces to sit. So many great little nooks and the vibe of this space is perfect. I highly recommend this place. I wish I wasn't been so worn out from traveling to have been able to hang longer. I expect this is a great weekend spot as it was quite slow during the week when I visited.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arely R. 5 years ago on Google
    I love that place. The food is just amazing, there's a lot of people smoking, which is a big con but the food itself is great (huge pro)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy G. 6 months ago on Google
    Incredibly great vibe at this place. Drinks were good, atmosphere was trippy, bartenders personable and the music was thumping! Loved this place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 s.c. S. 8 months ago on Google
    Always awesome, resurrected the guy bar tenders, there's at least one chick that will ignore you unless you're a male, but I almost never see her, it's one of my fav spots to grab a drink. The decor is so unique it feels like you're at a friend's house for a party
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Nelson C. 4 years ago on Google
    I have been there at least a dozen times, with friends and alone. I like the place, the beer selection and the spirits' list, albeit short, will cover most desires. What really turns me off to the point of offense is the bartender. The same long haired guy with glasses other people have talked about. He manages to make you feel as if he is doing a big sacrifice for serving you a drink. It doesn't matter if it's a beer or a whiskey with soda water. The guy has really a bad vibe to him and he contaminates the whole place with dark energy. I might go again because it's midway between my job and my home, but I am not tripping him again. Or I might skip the place all together and go somewhere else. Just because of that bartender.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jes V. 4 years ago on Google
    I really think this could be a nice bar but as a few people have mentioned the bartender than everyone is referring to with a bad experience is Chad. He's very cocky and rude! He does make you feel like your bothering him to serve you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 e v. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a chill club.. heard some lounge music by an awesome dj.. good vibes.. strong drinks... awesome.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Audrey S. 2 years ago on Google
    I visited this establishment recently to eat at Veggie Jackson the popular vegan food truck! I stopped inside for a moment and tried a margarita with mescal. The drink was mixed very nicely and tasted delicious. I don’t like a strong alcohol taste as I don’t drink often. Between the vibe and the music and the drinks I really enjoyed my time at Monarch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Juan V. 4 years ago on Google
    The bar is cold inside the bartender wouldn't turn the heater on, all they had was draft beers and for two beers was $9.00
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David H. 2 years ago on Google
    Best place for a good time. Good party good drinks and awesome service. Highly recommend

  • 4/5 David P. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome history

  • 5/5 Jason S. 2 years ago on Google
    Ohhhh dude you know this bar is so good, in this bar I knew so many differnet people, and the bar have style, well in my personal opinion haha. The bar sell beers, food and different shots. The music is good and the bar have a good ambient to relax, dance o wherever you want. In my personal opinion yo should to visit this place, sometimes i go to write and drink. And in another times i go to listen music and drink. I really like this place and i reccomend this place. -Cheeeez dudeeee

  • 5/5 Carlos Gerardo U. 5 years ago on Google
    Great bar !! Loved it. Super original and hipster !

  • 5/5 A T. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing place for drinks!

  • 4/5 Sal V. 4 years ago on Google
    View from bar was great on Friday afternoon with perfect el paso weather. Cool chill crowd and drinks were good although bartender seemed moody so we left. Looks like he was having a bad day.

  • 5/5 Nato C. 4 years ago on Google
    Thanks for introducing us to the paletta (sic) shot, Monarch! This is a great corner bar and they have good punk rock/underground music shows often. If that's your thing, when in El Paso you should make a beeline to the Monarch. Highest recommendation, six stars out of five.

  • 4/5 Beaux V. 4 years ago on Google
    Darkwave with Stepping Out is always a good time. I recommend it every time.

  • 5/5 Denis A. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent vegan Mexican food restaurant. You can't tell that there isn't any meat in the dishes.

  • 5/5 Gabriel U. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to have a good time and drink are affordable

  • 5/5 Benito M. 2 years ago on Google
    Every time I go here, it's always a pleasant time. Very chill atmosphere. People are great. Very nice bar around the downtown area.

  • 5/5 HaileYesus B. 2 years ago on Google
    There is a good truck called Veggie Jackson in the patio that serves El Paso's best vegan food!!! This place is the bomb!!!

  • 5/5 Gabriel Ponce (. 2 years ago on Google
    Cool place to have a beer, gets packed over the weekend when there is live music. Prices are also accessible

  • 5/5 Mary M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice bar with a cool atmosphere. I come here once a week and it's always a good time. The bar tenders are awesome and the drink are great

  • 5/5 Zubi J. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been frequenting this bar for quite some time now and I can honestly say that Monarch is home to some of the best bar tenders and red beers in town! The place is cozy, but I certainly stay for the people. A DJ lover's paradise in the sense that they feature frequent DJ shows, some of which are performed by the bartenders themselves. Whether you're a day drinker, or an evening creature, this bar merits a visit. A bar with a heartbeat, totally recommend stopping by!

  • 5/5 Ingo N. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice little local bar with a good selection of spirits. Good spot to hang for a while.

  • 5/5 Hecto 1 year ago on Google
    I had to put 5 stars because if I don’t the review won’t post last night the bartender poured alcohol on me.

  • 5/5 Yeud S. 1 year ago on Google
    This bar establishment is quite unique and cozy to socialize in.

  • 1/5 Michael B. 1 year ago on Google
    Place looks very tacky, service is slow and selection is basic.

  • 5/5 Jesus P. 1 year ago on Google
    Quick stop for a shot. Then got some tacos outside, they have a taco truck

  • 5/5 Gerald P. 11 months ago on Google
    Had a great time. Went on a Sunday afternoon. The bartender put on a movie called Black Roses, it's a Troma film from the 1980s and I LOVED IT!!! Some normie came in and told her to put a boring basketball game on... WACK! Still, the bartender put good music on. I recommend Monarch for some action! 👍

  • 5/5 Francisco A. 7 months ago on Google
    Karaoke night on Monday is a great time. Sing your mind out on a Monday night, he’ll yeah!

  • 5/5 Laura P. 4 years ago on Google
    What a great place to hang out with your friends Great entertainment Nice prices on the drinks Just a lovely place to be.

  • 5/5 Joseph P. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved stopping in for an excellent Latte and swapping life stories with Chad. Great afternoon spot ?

  • 5/5 Sandra G. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place great little hang out. Ppl there very layed back and pleasant. Nice place to have a few drinks and chat. They also have espresso on their menu (the REAL stuff). Variety of draft beer that changes daily imports and domestic. Also have outdoor bar and even a window one, not drive thru more like walk thru? ?

  • 5/5 Savannah C. 5 years ago on Google
    Super cute bar. Simple drinks but had a good time

  • 5/5 Shelby R. 4 years ago on Google
    I absolutely love this place. People are very chill and friendly, drinks are cheap but strong, and the design is very comfortable and quirky. And the lickitup food truck in the back is the best. Food was so good I actually didn't realize it was vegan until someone told me.

  • 3/5 Rita C. 4 years ago on Google
    I like this place, beer is decently priced, the atmosphere is chill, music is at a good volume, but the bathrooms are terrible.

  • 5/5 elizabeth G. 4 years ago on Google
    The girl is so sweet, she offers great service and the food is always good

  • 5/5 Jacob P. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice dive bar, enjoyed my time there.

  • 5/5 KenDavidson73 5 years ago on Google
    I really liked the stout on draft there but they always keep running out. Asked for their most bitter ale and it was very fruity and sweet but I actually liked it. Either drink is quite smooth and not as pungent as I used to like. Variety is the thirst quenching. Ta.

  • 5/5 Brittany D. 3 years ago on Google
    great spot.

  • 5/5 Dym M. 4 years ago on Google
    Get place for a drink.

  • 5/5 Gonzalo V. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool spot to go to for some beer and hangs with the crew. Monday night karaoke is always fun. They have shows almost every day of the week, local bands and more. There's also a vegan food truck in the patio. ?

  • 5/5 Joseph D. 4 years ago on Google
    The vegan taco truck behind the bar (called Moonsi) is the bomb dot com! Absolutely incredible. Also the people are extremely nice!

  • 5/5 Gabe J. 4 years ago on Google
    I really like the atmosphere here. A great spot to have a drink or two.

  • 5/5 Jesus O. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly place

  • 5/5 James N. 4 years ago on Google
    My favorite place ever. I need to visit more often.

  • 5/5 Omar A. 4 years ago on Google
    Karaoke mondays are the beat hit it up always something new and full of surprises ?

  • 5/5 Christopher M. 4 years ago on Google
    Low light atmosphere, coffee, and only good booze.

  • 5/5 Tony B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great music! Great shows! Great Bar!

  • 5/5 Sarah S. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place to be on Sunday mornings. ?

  • 5/5 juan d. 4 years ago on Google
    Loaded fries a portobello tacos

  • 5/5 Abra H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great bar, awesome music and vibe. Love the almost daily shows and the scene it caters to. All the bartenders are great but Mr. Chad always goes above and beyond to serve us and the customer he has. Try the red beers, they are the best in El Paso!

  • 5/5 Cali K. 4 years ago on Google
    I like going here when I want to feel cool.

  • 5/5 Chris G. 4 years ago on Google
    It's like if Buffy the Vampire Slayer were a bar.

  • 5/5 awbersa 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to grab some drinks

  • 4/5 Marcus G O. 4 years ago on Google
    Better than in the past when it was other bars

  • 4/5 Bren N. 4 years ago on Google
    Drink prices are actually pretty reasonable, the atmosphere is nice. Only irk was where the bands play - Little room, but also understandable given the size. Definitely plan on return visits.

  • 5/5 Eric H. 4 years ago on Google
    Karaoke with hipsters who donf know the song they are singing haha I'm there haha

  • 5/5 James J D. 4 years ago on Google
    good food and cold A/C for being such an old building

  • 5/5 Proyecto Z. 4 years ago on Google
    The bartender with glasses and the tall one should really learn a thing or two from leo the best bartender they have other than those two the place is really great


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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