What People Are Saying About Montis LA Casa Vieja
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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.
06/17/09
Great place for good bread and service
by foodlover19293
The staff made me feel terrific, good service seems harder to come buy these days, and were consistent as well as helpful and polite. Not to mention their excellent food! My two favorites were the New York Strip and the juicy baby back ribs. I recomended Monti's to all my family, and so far everyone loves it!
- Pros: Excellent service
- Cons: Not open 24/7
07/26/08
The coolest restaurant in Tempe!!
by happytimes1
I love this place!! The staff was so accomodating and the food was great. If you are a prime rib fan, you have to go to Monti's! The portions are fantastic and their bread is amazing. I love to bake and they even give out their very own recipe for people to make it at home. They truely care about quality food and service, and if you like history, Monti's is like a museum of Tempe history...did you know the building was the first ever building ever built in Tempe??
Signed,
My new favorite restaurant.
P.S. Dubai obviously doesn't know what he/she is talking about. They haven't allowed smoking inside Monti's since the 90's. In case you were wondering, smoking is still allowed outside Dubai.
03/14/08
POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, MEALS COLD, QUALITY HAS GONE DOWN
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
The Details on Montis LA Casa Vieja
When to Go:
Happy hour (weekdays, 3pm-7pm) features free appetizers in the lounge and $2 well drinks, wine, beer and house margaritas.
The Extras:
Banquet rooms seating up to 125 are available for wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations and business meetings. Book well in advance.
Category:
Mexican, Restaurants, Catering
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Private Rooms, Historic Setting, Business Dining, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
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