El Rey del Cabrito

Iconic restaurant in Monterrey. 3 locations in town, this is the location located just south of Barrio Antiguo and the MacroPlaza. The atmosphere is very unique. Mosaic tiles and glass chandeliers grace the interior along with taxidermy animals like lions, deer, and bison. Service is great. Everyone is very attentive and informative to the guests needs. Servers came by with suggestions and asked if the party needed more refreshments.They were able to explain all the different cuts in Cabrito (young goat). They also have other meats like sirloin, ribeye, fajita. They have a great appetizer menu with many options. The menu prides itself on having Northern Mexico/Monterrey cuisines. The food has great overall. Chips and Salsa were given as soon as we sat. Salsas were spicy and flavorful. 5/5. The totopos or chips, were corn tortillas baked over charcoal. The ones we were given were passed itself freshness unfortunately. 1/5. We were given Frijoles Venenos, Beans with Pork Mole. 3/5. Purchased frijoles charros, 4/5. We purchased a mixed platter of Arrachera (steak fajita) and cabrito, along with grilled onions, tortillas and choice of potatoes or steamed veggies. This was our party's first time eating Cabrito. 4/5. Depending on the cut you receive, flavors vary. Biggest concern going in was if Cabrito was going to have a "gamey" taste but it doesn't. Texture reminded me of chicken with a hint of barbacoa. The Arrachera though. 20/5! The best steak fajitas I've ever ate. So flavorful. Easy to eat. Cooked to perfection. For dessert they brought out a dessert platter with 8 different desserts. We went for the cornbread cake.10/5! Delicious. Came out warm with pecans and cajeta drizzled. Best cornbread cake I've ever eaten. Definitely will come back for the Arrachera and desserts. Total cost with Tip for 3 people, including 2 cokes and 5 Micheladas was $110. Amazing for the experience and food we ate.

The meat was very tender, and the guacamole was also really good. Still, I wish they seasoned the lamb more and incorporated lime into the guacamole. The service was good and the atmosphere was interesting.

Dry cabrito , cold and old , machito horible cold and dry . Good service , expensive because meat was cold and dry. I will never go back

Cosy spot with warm decor. Staff were very friendly and food came out pretty fast. Portions were large and packed with flavor. It is perhaps pricier than other places around town, but definitely felt worth it to us. It was a good experience.