Monti's La Casa Vieja
Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone: (480) 967-7594
- Price:
- $$
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for Monti's La Casa Vieja – by Barbara Rothschild
In Short
For nearly half a century, locals and visitors--more than a half million a year--have flocked to this Arizona State University neighborhood steakhouse for down-home dining and a slice of pre-statehood history. This National Register of Historic Places hacienda offers 14 dining rooms, each decked out in photos and Arizona artifacts. Hefty steaks, ribs and chops star on the menu, as well as the signature rosemary-scented Roman bread.
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Insider Tips
When to GoHappy hour (weekdays, 3pm-7pm) features free appetizers in the lounge and $2 well drinks, wine, beer and house margaritas.
The ExtrasBanquet rooms seating up to 125 are available for wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations and business meetings. Book well in advance.
User Reviews for Monti's La Casa Vieja
03/14/2008 Posted by dubaj
My husband and I have frequented Monte's for 20 years. More off than on now... the last three times we went the service was terrible, the meals cold, steaks not cooked correctly, and items returned after using the microwave. The prices have also increased for main entrees and sides, while quality and lack of consistency has decreased. We have not returned for two years. Now, with Morton's and Flemings in the area, as well as other family owned restaurants, we don't have to go to Monte's for a steak--we can get a great steak and excellent service at many other restaurants. There is a no smoking law in Tempe, they don't enforce it and allow smoking without any proper ventilation Overall, I wouldn't recommend them to anyone, which is very sad.
Pros: good parking for Tempe, ambience is southwestern - catacombs and dust
Cons: poor service, food is inconsistent quality and preparation, prices too high for what you get
03/08/2008 Posted by quine
This was a great restaurant in the 60's, 70's for a dinner & a place to take out of town guests. I'll never go again, as I consider it over-priced, over-rated for what our party of 5 experienced. The table service was fine, reception seemed a bit confused with my reservation, altho the time gave my visitors a chance to browse the history. It was a disappointment for about $20 per person - there's much better eateries for quality, value & atmosphere.
Pros: Service at table was fine
Cons: Disappointment overall
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