El Monte Grill - Fort Collins

Name: El Monte Grill - Fort Collins
Address: 1611 S. College Ave. Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO, United States, 80525
Telephone: (970) 372-1869
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (281)

$30 and under

Mexican

1611 S. College Ave. Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO 80525

About this restaurant

Flavors of the Southwest, Mexico and Central America are expertly combined with only the best Steak, Chicken and Seafood.

All cocktails are prepared with classic techniques, fine spirits and fresh juices. Try the Esteban- an El Monte exclusive of lime juice, mint and gin, served at a chilly 28 degrees.

Try our made to order guacamole presented from our open kitchen.

Happy Hour 7 days/week with cocktail, beer, wine and food specials.

Allow us to take care of your next event! We have a banquet room that holds 15-60 guests. Great for all events from business presentations to rehearsal dinners.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Sunday through Thursday 3 PM to 10PM Friday and Saturday 3 PM to Midnight
Phone number
(970) 372-1869
Website
http://www.elmontegrill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Nathan Boothe
Catering
We cater on a case by case basis. Please call the restaurant for more information.
Private party facilities
Suite 327 We are proud to host everything from intimate private parties to business meetings or wedding rehearsal dinners. We offer everything from appetizer buffets to three or four course dinner’s custom tailored to fit your guests' appetites. Suite 327 is the perfect destination for your next special event with accommodations between 15 and 49 guests. Add in some inventive and creative food, handcrafted cocktails, and inviting atmosphere for lunch or dinner and you have Suite 327… For more information, please contact

Location
1611 S. College Ave. Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Neighborhood
Fort Collins
Cross street
College and Prospect
Parking details
We share a parking lot which has over 100 spots.
Public transit
Future development will have the Mason Street corridor at our back door. RTD bus stop with-in 3 blocks.
Entertainment
Thursday- Ladies Night, ladies enjoy half off their cocktails.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Steak & Relleno
chef selected cut, asadero filled poblano, served with green chile mash, chile glazed green beans
Steak and Ench
skirt steak, asadero enchilada, rojo madre served with green chile mash and seared greens
Roasted Relleno
poblano, rice, quinoa, greens, menonita, black bean sauce on a bed or seared greens
Seafood Relleno
poblano, shrimp, scallops, mahi, chipotle sauce, asadero cheese, served with rice, beans
Cochinita Pibil
ten hour wood-oven braised pork. emg habanero sauce, classic guac
Shrimp Enchiladas
wild caught ajo shrimp, asadero, green mole served with emg rice and black beans with epazote & caramelized onions
Chicken Mole
half roasted chicken on coloradito mole served with emg rice and seared greens
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
ancho, coffee, cocoa spice, chocolate stout reduction served with green chile mash and chile glazed green beans
Seared Mahi
mahi, coconut rice, tropical mole, mango salsa, candied pecans, served with coconut rice & plantain tamale

Salads

Add: ajo shrimp. cilantro-lime chicken. grilled mahi. grilled skirt steak

Roasted Beet
red and yellow beets, arugula, goat cheese, orange balsamic vinaigrette
Butter Lettuce Salad
butter lettuce, apples, tequila vinaigrette, candied pepitas
Frisee Salad
frisee, goat cheese, fresno peppers, chives. dates, mustard vinaigrette

Tacos

Three corn tortilla tacos served with emg rice and beans

Roasted Chicken
adobo, onion, cilantro, crema
Achiote Shrimp
crispy oaxaca cheese, orange glaze, greens
Carnitas
ten hour slow braised pork, pineapple salsa, avocado crema
Los Cabos Fish
grilled mahi mahi, cabbage slaw, poblano dressing
Veggie
quinoa, rice, chile, greens, cheese, salsa de arbol
Carne Asada
grilled steam, salsa, onions, cilantro

Emg Classics

EMG Burger
lettuce. tomato, red onion, poblano chile, asadero cheese, served with fries or salad
Shrimp Huaraches
wood-oven baked tort, seared shrimp, house made cheese, oaxacan cheese, green mole, fresh pico de gallo, arugula salad
Mushroom Huaraches
wood-oven baked tort, hazel dell mushrooms, black bean sauce, house made cheese, oaxacan cheese, chile oil, arugula salad

Sides

Black Beans
with Epazote and Caramelized Onion
Pinto Beans
Asadero Relleno
Menonita Enchilada
Chile Glazed Green Beans
Green Chile Mash
Seared Greens
Coconut Rice
Quinoa Salad
Grilled Veggies
Fries

What 281 people are saying

El Monte Grill - Fort Collins reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.0Ambience

Noise • Moderate

281 Reviews

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DeliciousFoodGreatService VIP
Denver / Colorado15 reviews
3.0
Dined on October 10, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Honestly, I really just wanted the food to be better. It wasn't bad per se, but it didn't blow me away either. It was just...okay. We had the Queso Fundido for an appetizer and it didn't have all that much flavor. All I really noticed about it was that it was hot and oily. And they don't give you nearly enough tortillas (not chips) to eat the queso. I had the Shrimp Enchiladas which again, was extremely oily and really only tasted like the big mound of sauteed onions and bell peppers that they put on top. My husband had the Roasted Relleno and even though he said it was good, it wasn't good enough to make him want to come back to eat it again. The atmosphere here is awesome and the service was good, we just wish the food was better. I don't think we'll make the effort to visit again any time soon.
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Cowboycork
Denver / Colorado9 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 27, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Since I believe they are owned by the Owners of The Rio, why can't you get a Rio margarita? I had the House Marg, and didn't care for it.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 23, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our fourth or fifth visit to El Monte over the past year - and while the others have been pretty good, this was the best. We had the Roasted Relleno and the Shrimp Enchiladas for dinners and all was excellent. The service was much improved from past experiences and we went away looking forward to the next visit.
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cpreview
Denver / Colorado20 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 21, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Very interesting menu and delicious food. The meal started with salsa and tortillas. The tortillas were freshly made and delicious. We were expecting fried chips and instead they were simply warm tortillas. I had a pork chop with a roasted chile rellano. Excellent!! My husband and I are moving to Fort Collins and we will return to this restaurant.
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Localfan VIP
Denver / Colorado71 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 16, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We love El Monte's Happy Hour menu and stop in often for guac and soft tacos. Tasty and nicely presented.
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FoCOGuy VIP
Denver / Colorado68 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 8, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had patronized El Monte ever since they opened and had come to love the place - good value for the money, good staff (albeit sometimes slow on drinks even when the restaurant wasn't jammed) and tasty vittles (customizable guac is a favorite). Then came chef changes and concomitant menu changes, a lot of which took us to places we didn't wish to go, and so we visited much less often. Well, they have rediscovered some of the items we long-term patrons really valued and brought them back, and we're happy to put El Monte back into the rotation! To any folks who may have abandoned El Monte while they have wandered in the wilderness, they are worth a try again.
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Beachgirl
Denver / Colorado13 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 2, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
When we arrived they didn't seem to be expecting us and there were plenty of open tables but it took them a while to figure out where to seat us with three people involved. They thought there were more in our party than two even though no one else was waiting. Margaritas were great. Baked relleno with quinoa excellent.
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great
Utah5 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 3, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We had a 630 reservation for 6 people. After waiting for 10 minutes, we were seated. After 30 minutes and numerous attempts to get someone's attention, we were acknowledged by wait staff. Finally received water and ordered all at the same time. Waitress said there was a misunderstanding as to who our server was...food is delicious and the Esteban is the bomb. We will be back, just not any time soon.
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Wyobreeze VIP
Denver / Colorado63 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 13, 2015
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is pleasant, very clean, and well appointed. We were sat at a U shaped booth that was great as we had a view of the bar and could easily talk. The guacamole was very good. Fresh, well mixed and traditional in style. Great beginning. The shrimp enchiladas were impressive. Again, fresh shrimp and the sauce was bright and tasty.
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Tortuga
Denver / Colorado7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved the creative menu including custom guacamole, mixed drink menu, fish tacos., plus corn tortillas outstanding!
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El Monte Grill - Fort Collins is rated 4.2 stars by 281 OpenTable diners.

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1611 S. College Ave. Suite 100, Fort Collins, CO 80525

Additional information

Cross street
College and Prospect
Neighborhood
Fort Collins
Hours of operation
Sunday through Thursday 3 PM to 10PM Friday and Saturday 3 PM to Midnight
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We share a parking lot which has over 100 spots.
Public transit
Future development will have the Mason Street corridor at our back door. RTD bus stop with-in 3 blocks.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nathan Boothe
Entertainment
Thursday- Ladies Night, ladies enjoy half off their cocktails.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.elmontegrill.com/
Phone number
(970) 372-1869
Catering
We cater on a case by case basis. Please call the restaurant for more information.
Private party facilities
Suite 327 We are proud to host everything from intimate private parties to business meetings or wedding rehearsal dinners. We offer everything from appetizer buffets to three or four course dinner’s custom tailored to fit your guests' appetites. Suite 327 is the perfect destination for your next special event with accommodations between 15 and 49 guests. Add in some inventive and creative food, handcrafted cocktails, and inviting atmosphere for lunch or dinner and you have Suite 327… For more information, please contact

El Monte Grill - Fort Collins

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Appetizres

Classic Guacamole

Exotic Guacamole

Chips and Scratch-Made Roasted Salsas

Grilled Skirt Steak Quesadilla

Hazel Dell & Poblano Quesadilla

Mushroom and Chorizo Queso Fundido

Tamales

Red Chile Pork

Green Chile Chicken

Hazel Dell Mushroom

Plaintain

Ceviche

Shrimp & Avocado

Coconut Mahi

Ceviche del Dia

Trio

Entrees

Steak & Relleno

Steak and Ench

Roasted Relleno

Seafood Relleno

Cochinita Pibil

Shrimp Enchiladas

Chicken Mole

Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Seared Mahi

Salads

Roasted Beet

Butter Lettuce Salad

Frisee Salad

Tacos

Roasted Chicken

Achiote Shrimp

Carnitas

Los Cabos Fish

Veggie

Carne Asada

Emg Classics

EMG Burger

Shrimp Huaraches

Mushroom Huaraches

Sides

Black Beans

Pinto Beans

Asadero Relleno

Menonita Enchilada

Chile Glazed Green Beans

Green Chile Mash

Seared Greens

Coconut Rice

Quinoa Salad

Grilled Veggies

Fries

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