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Preferida de Monterrey is a one-stop destination for all your Mexican cravings in El Campo, TX. This family-friendly Restaurant serves authentic, mouth-watering Tacos and other traditional Mexican dishes made with love. In addition to our delicious food, we also operate as a convenient Mexican grocery store, offering a wide range of imported goods and specialty items. Treat your sweet tooth at our Ice cream shop, featuring unique flavors and refreshing treats. For added convenience, we provide Money transfer services, making it easy to send and receive money. Whether you're in the mood for a flavorful meal, a sweet treat, or need to send money to loved ones, Preferida de Monterrey is the perfect spot. Visit us today at 708 S Mechanic St, El Campo, TX 77437, and experience the warmth of Mexico in the heart of Texas!

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Preferida de Monterrey serves up authentic Mexican cuisine with a focus on bold flavors and generous portions. The menu boasts a variety of traditional dishes, including tacos, enchiladas, and carne asada. While some diners found the service to be slow, the majority praised the friendly staff and cozy atmosphere.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.3/5

Zomato: 4.2/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.6/5

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Lori Cisneros
Lori Cisneros -Google user
5 years ago
Quite cafe. Very good food and nice price
CHINA JACKSON
CHINA JACKSON -Google user
a month ago
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!!! NO WAIT TIME NOT EXPENSIVE AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD FRESH AND HOT WHEN SERVED GREAT SERVICE AND THEY HAVE THE BEST LEMONADE😋 BELIEVE ME IT'S WORTH THE DRIVE YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!! ❤️
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo waitHighly recommendPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Kendra Courville
Kendra Courville -Google user
8 months ago
Delicious food! Great selection of items in the store. Ordered the barbacoa tacos and a cucumber agua Fresca. Everything was great!
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 4
Misty Brooks
Misty Brooks -Google user
6 years ago
Authentic Mexican food. Some of the best street tacos in the area
Chantel Schmidt
Chantel Schmidt -Google user
2 months ago
Birria tacos are my new favorite!!! All their food is so good!
Atmosphere: 5
T. Hen
T. Hen -Google user
4 months ago
Friendly and great atmosphere. Food is DELICIOUS!! I will be back!!
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Kyle Charpie
Kyle Charpie -Google user
5 months ago
Get the horchata. Also, the mini tacos are good. In fact, they are so good that that is all I ever get.
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parking
Amelia Cleveland
Amelia Cleveland -Google user
8 months ago
We ordered 5 mini Al Pastor tacos, a beef fajita torta, and horchata. They do not skimp on the meat! 10/10, we will definitely be stopping here every time we're in El Campo
Take outLunch$1–10Service: 5
M Larke
M Larke -Google user
2 years ago
So glad I stopped in. It looks like a place that serves good food, just from the outside, and that is fully borne out! Lovely fresh food and red and green salsas that are (a) DELICIOUS and (b) "take no prisoners" . . . they...Read More
Take outDinner$20–30
Aaron Escobar
Aaron Escobar -Google user
4 years ago
I love shopping there! It's almost like being in Mexico! That is one of my favorite stores. Those people are so nice and humble. The food is absolutely delicious! Those Ladies really know how to cook back there! Preferida de Monterey Rocks!
Fielding Schmidt
Fielding Schmidt -Google user
Edited 5 years ago
This place has amazing food, a great ambiance and the owner is amazing! Lots of delicious food at a very reasonable price. The first time I ate here I expected my bill to be twice what I was charged, yeah.... THAT GOOD!
Keta Clay
Keta Clay -Google user
6 years ago
Amazing food!!! Omg! I tried the chicken quesadillas, fajita Gordita, pork tacos with rice and beans. Everything was amazing. Everything was hot and fresh. The service was great and fast, extremely friendly staff. I also had the lemonade, it was sooooo fresh and delicious, did...Read More
Lloyd
Lloyd -Google user
a year ago
Very good food. The service is great and the staff is nice
Dine inLunchAtmosphere: 5Quesadilla Plate
Agustin Hernandez
Agustin Hernandez -Google user
3 years ago
The food is AMAZING! The staff is super friendly and courteous. We loved the imports, bought a lot of items. This place deserves 7 stars!
Dine inBreakfast$1–10
Babydollrck R
Babydollrck R -Google user
3 years ago
Thank you so much for your hospitality. Everyone Is friendly and professional. The food was so good I would recommend this place. It reminded me of being back in Monterrey.
Dine inBreakfast$1–10
Mario Rodriguez
Mario Rodriguez -Google user
4 years ago
Walked in, greeted by a man who was ready to take my order. Paid. Had a seat. Orchata and Limonada were fresh. Food was delicious. Highly recommended for GOOD Mexican food.
$10–20
Broderick Perry
Broderick Perry -Google user
6 years ago
I love this place wonderful food. The owners so nice and sweet and have very good fast service. I take the drive once a week to visit this lil hidden gem in el campo.
AbbeyRoad #UberZon
AbbeyRoad #UberZon -Google user
7 years ago
Absolutely, must go to eat there Great taco's, reasonable priced. I highly recommend this place to anyone Family owned and operated. Great service
Alyx
Alyx -Google user
4 years ago
☑️ Great Service ☑️ Amazing food ☑️ Fair prices These three things keep me coming back VERY often! 😍🤩
Leona Tristan
Leona Tristan -Google user
6 years ago
Great authentic food great prices and makes me remember all the good times I shared with my family.

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