Monterrey Tacos™ — Restaurant in Shippensburg

I have updated my review. We ate here earlier today May 18th, the food once again taste amazing. We ordered the same food as last time.

When this restaurant first opened it was amazing. The food was great and it felt authentic, not authentic in regards to the style of food, mexican, but authentic as its cooked fresh and with passion.

However, the last two times we have purchased food here it has gone down in quality.

Today we ordered a steak burrito, chicken tacos and there Birria soup. The rice tasted the same as minute rice, it had no flavor and no texture to it. It was bland and gooey. I have enjoyed their burrito in the past but not these last two times.

The chicken tasted different, maybe different seasoning, but it was a step down from before. Didn't finish the tacos.

The birria soup was a different type of rammen noodles, it was birria flavored. They added meat and rice to it. Seemed like a good idea, but the flavor of the noodles took over, the combo of rice, meat and noodles also didn't go well.

I don't know what has changed in this restaurant, could be the chef, the seasonings or the lack of competition that has allowed them to be less attentive to their food. Which is a shame because the first few times we ate here the food was amazing.

We will be taking a drive to either Hagerstown or Chambersburg next time we want...

We love this place! Finally authentic tasty tacos worth eating, that don’t require a drive to a separate town. As a Shippensburg local- this is by far my favorite addition to the town in the last few years. With the rate of inflation- it’s as expensive to dine at Taco Bell or McDonalds, as it is to support this local establishment. On each visit they’ve been kind and timely. I hope to see them busier, as I’d hate to lose such great eats this close to home.

They offer high chairs, and their menu has something for everyone who claims they love a taco. I’m all for the Al Pastor traditional with extra hot sauce- but it’s nice to still be able to grab a lunch with my friends who are beef/chz/sour cream people (or if you have kid like that).

I love this place so much- I went out the other day for some, only to realize it was their only day closed (Sunday) and my disappointment was unsurmountable. Prompting me to write...

This feels a lot more authentic than the two local chain restaurants within the two towns… they feel like dressed up Taco Bell’s to me.

The food at Monterrey also a lot more flavorful without feeling like it’s really unhealthy. It’s not as greasy. I’ve had a few different things on their menu and I’ve never been disappointed…though their taco bowls are my favorite

The people are always welcoming and friendly. The restaurant has always been clean.

I wish they had more of a menu selection, but otherwise I’m not disappointed with their food. I’d go here any day I’m craving...