Monterrey Mexican Restaurant   

The FoodMonterrey' s authentic Mexican offerings are absolutely fabulous, with fresh ingredients and lively flavor. If you're famished, go for a combination platter: The chicken or beef burrito or enchilada with taco, rice and beans is easily enough for two meals. Even if your eyes are bigger than your stomach, you'll have fabulous leftovers. For a complete package, start with the cheese dip (a nice addition to the fresh chips and salsa provided before the meal) and end with the fried ice cream--a delicacy topped with a light chocolate sauce and presented on a cinnamon-crusted pastry shell. The Scene This cozy find, which feels a little small in the former Rainbow Deli location, is a refreshing switch from the commercialized norm of Charlotte Mexican fare. The service is excellent--friendly and attentive--and the atmosphere is subtly and lively, yet intimate enough for casual conversation.