"The complexity and fiery taste of the dish evoked some of the flavors that I became so familiar with while growing up in my country."
Monica Greene

Located in Deep Ellum, Monica Aca y Alla features wonderful “Mexico City” and Tex-Mex specialties.  You might think you were in a fine, trendy European restaurant.  Hints of Italy and Spain surround you; scents of Asia fill your senses.

At Monica’s, the most original Mexican restaurant in Texas, things are not always what they appear to be.  You are here and there.
Heralded by Dallas Morning News as one of the best 10 restaurants in the city in 1993, and voted Best Margarita in Town by the Dallas Observer.

The menu has outstanding specialties like Chili-Pumpkin Ravioli, Black Bean Pepper Steak or Mexican Lasagna.  In addition fresh fish and light gourmet dishes and our low-fat Tex-Mex fare.
Live Latin Jazz band on the weekends.  And an incredible Brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Monica's Restaurant

We just don't make enchiladas like we use to.  An oil-drenched tortilla, over-cooked chicken and powder herbs and spices, maybe some cheese and heavy sour cream - that one's old enchilada.  Modern day enchiladas tell a whole different story.  Excitement is a premium commodity when it comes to an item with such main street appeal as an enchilada.

Borrowing from the Global Market, La Nueva Cocina it has bolstered its appeal with trendy Asian, Southwestern and even Mediterranean ingredients.  Paired with a hearty assortment of interesting greens and garnishes, fresh herbs and spices, steamed or grilled tortillas and new style low-fat cheese, bring us to a contemporary Mexican style food and suddenly an enchilada becomes unique.

La Nueva Cocina could become famous for its simplicity.  Most of its innovative dishes demand little more than absolutely fresh (and flavorful) ingredients.  Technique, where necessary, play a distinctly secondary role.  I also think that these dishes are easily adapted to non-professional kitchens.  Without claiming that this is traditional (old-Mexico) homey food, it should fit well in a home.

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