Monterrey Mexican Restaurant, with locations both in University City and South Charlotte, gives Charlotteans the chance to enjoy truly pleasing Mexican fare at reasonable prices. Part of the restaurant's charm is in the fact that the food is actually regional, rather than the usual catch-all ingredients that only try please the blandest of palates. The portions are huge, and the excellent sangria and margaritas that you can order won't fail to wash it all down.
• Hours: Su-Th 11a-10p, F-Sa 11a-11p