Monica's is a fun little restaurant in Deep Ellum. It's close enough to downtown that you could easily drive over there for lunch if you work in the downtown area, but it makes for a nice place for dinner anytime. My wife and I went there for dinner one evening before attending a show at the music hall at Fair Park and it made for a nice date. The food is southwestern /mexican. I haven't tried anything on the menu that i haven't enjoyed. Reminds me somewhat of Blue Mesa, which is also a decent restaurant. Parking may cost you a few dollars (like everywhere in Deep Ellum). You can try to find a free parking spot, choose from the abundance of metered parking in the area, or use the restaurant's valet parking.
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