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Mono Loco


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4.0 of 5 stars 39 ratings
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3 of 5 stars
punkplastic   1 contribution
Durham
Nov 7, 2009

We were fairly disappointed in our last visit to Mono Loco. We do not live here but have been numerous times and it seems their menu has become stale. The variety in their menu was much more diverse last time and it seems that 75% or more of the menu was just different variety of burritos. A good burrito is... more

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4 of 5 stars
msjee   5 contributions
Sep 6, 2009

Delicious flavor combinations with lovely seared tuna on tostadas. Limited but appropriate wine selection, for those of us who love wine with dinner. Low key but really good, personable service from my server. A good option 1street away from the tourist-frequented mall. more

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5 of 5 stars
j314   8 contributions
va
Aug 9, 2009

This is a place you would expect in a bigger city with a larger set of palates..... you never know what ethnic special they will come up with, but you can count on each meal being better than the last. I always hope for their coconut shrinp -- it's the bomb. more

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4 of 5 stars
kjripp   6 contributions
Charlottesville, Virginia
May 16, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I live down the street from Mono Loco and pass it all the time; but had not been there. I finally went for lunch the other day. The menu was a bit limited - they only had burritos, when I was really looking forward to some good tacos. I tried the Spicy Catfish Burrito, and it was actually quite good.... more

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5 of 5 stars
taylo12   3 contributions
Charlottesville
Apr 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

great food and great drinks. salsa and guacamole are delicious. everything is fresh, simple, and almost everything is hand made. drinks are fresh and innovative. more

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Mar 5, 2009

Fun place for happy hour! more

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Apr 26, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Good food and large portions. The drinks were expensive and nothing special. Wish they could level the seating in the parking lot, but after a couple of drinks it doesn't matter anyway. more

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Feb 20, 2008
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Great sunday brunch more

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5 of 5 stars
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Feb 2, 2008

Just went the other night. Love their cocktails--their mojitos are very good and the food is top-notch! more

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3 of 5 stars
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Jan 11, 2008

Food is good, but service seems to always be rude which is a hige turnoff. more

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Mono Loco Address

200 W Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5030
Tel: (434) 979-0688
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.