LTH North Lunch Group - Monica's - 10/16 - 12:30

Blindsided by WillG after our lunch at 7 Spices, I need to come up with a bonus meal for this month. The LTHNLG last paid a visit to Monica's in Prospect Heights just over eight years ago - viewtopic.php?p=428315 . Definitely time to revisit this gem. Please join us on the 16th. As always, bring a friend.

Monica's Mexican Restaurant
636 S. Milwaukee Ave - in the plaza behind what used to be a Denny's
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 520-1070

Dave148 - Esteemed Coordinator - LTH North Lunch Group
WillG
Cathy2
JoelF
Panther in the Den
diversedancer
EddieK - complainer

I am in.

-Will

Great! I like this place.

I'm definitely in. Last time it was just 3 of us, we can do better.

Some data...

7 minutes from my contract job
Tuesday (I usually lunch out on Friday’s)
In the fifth week of a supposed four week contract
I did just have Mexican last week (Los Huaraches)
12 to 1 (?) for us working stiffs

I’m sure you meant S Milwaukee?

Per Google Maps...

Monica's Mexican Restaurant
636 S Milwaukee Ave
Prospect Heights, IL 60070

I would love to join you! I hope things come together for me.

Traditionally, we dine at 12:30 as to avoid the noon rush at most joints. If you're definitely still in the area that week, I can check with the Minions to see if we can move it up to noon.
EC

Dave148 wrote:Traditionally, we dine at 12:30 as to avoid the noon rush at most joints. If you're definitely still in the area that week, I can check with the Minions to see if we can move it up to noon.
EC

12:30 would be great! I have some flexibility.

Thanks!

Panther in the Den wrote:In the fifth week of a supposed four week contract

I would love to join you! I hope things come together for me.

Just found out that my contract will be extended for another 3 weeks.

I will be able to join you.

Sounds great! Thanks for setting this up.

How does this compare to the Monica’s in Mundelein?

D.

dodger wrote:How does this compare to the Monica’s in Mundelein?

D.

They appear to be related businesses, I never went to Monica's in Mundelein. If you have, what did you think?

Regards,
Cathy2

dodger wrote:How does this compare to the Monica’s in Mundelein?

D.

I'm sure Jose (the owner, his daughter is Monica) puts as much care into both. Love this place, except for their aversion to ice water (they bring you styrofoam cups from the drinks cooler)

I’ve been to the Mundelein one several times. Can’t comment on how authentic it is. But I like it. Don’t know about the ice water thing, I usually get Horchata.

D.

dodger wrote:I’ve been to the Mundelein one several times. Can’t comment on how authentic it is. But I like it. Don’t know about the ice water thing, I usually get Horchata.

D.

Well, the no ice water thing definitely seems authentic.

=R=

Gonna have to pass this time, time conflicts.

I would like to come, though Dr. Steven Gundry wouldn't like it.

At this time, at least for me, the link to this thread from either the home page or the events page is broken, ending at http://www.lthforum.com/www.lthforum.co ... 19&t=44622
Oops! That page can’t be found.
It looks like nothing was found at this location. Maybe try a search?

I had to go to site search and search for "lth north lunch group" to find this thread, which was at viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44622&p=536285&hilit=lth+north+lunch+group#p536285

hmmm, I didn't notice at first that the broken link has "www.lthforum.com" in it twice, clearly the problem, but I don't know why it puts it there. I will try to find where to report this, must be a feedback or bug reporting link somewhere.

diversedancer wrote:At this time, at least for me, the link to this thread from either the home page or the events page is broken, ending at http://www.lthforum.com/www.lthforum.co ... 19&t=44622
Oops! That page can’t be found.
It looks like nothing was found at this location. Maybe try a search?

I had to go to site search and search for "lth north lunch group" to find this thread, which was at viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44622&p=536285&hilit=lth+north+lunch+group#p536285

hmmm, I didn't notice at first that the broken link has "www.lthforum.com" in it twice, clearly the problem, but I don't know why it puts it there. I will try to find where to report this, must be a feedback or bug reporting link somewhere.

This is what I just copied...

‘http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=44622’

Looks like you have a double www

I'll be there mañana.

Much like dd, when I tried to click on the pic on the right side of the page under "Upcoming LTH Events" it went nowhere. I had to go back to "Events Calendar" to find this thread.

I would have thought that our esteemed coordinator would have had this glitch fixed by now. Perhaps he's not as "all powerful" as he would have us believe.

EddieK wrote:I'll be there mañana.

Much like dd, when I tried to click on the pic on the right side of the page under "Upcoming LTH Events" it went nowhere. I had to go back to "Events Calendar" to find this thread.

I would have thought that our esteemed coordinator would have had this glitch fixed by now. Perhaps he's not as "all powerful" as he would have us believe.

The event listings along the right side of the page are maintained by one of the moderators. They have a higher rank than Esteemed Coordinator.

What would be to order?

My research has come up with El Pastor and some kind of spicy cheesesteak?

Are they still making pizza?

My research could be faulty or dated.

EddieK wrote:I would have thought that our esteemed coordinator would have had this glitch fixed by now. Perhaps he's not as "all powerful" as he would have us believe.

My bad. All fixed now.

=R=

Panther in the Den wrote:What would be to order?

My research has come up with El Pastor and some kind of spicy cheesesteak?

Are they still making pizza?

My research could be faulty or dated.

Meet your friends, chat about the menu, then decide.

Panther in the Den wrote:What would be to order?

My research has come up with El Pastor and some kind of spicy cheesesteak?

Are they still making pizza?

My research could be faulty or dated.

I've never had the pizza, but it sits and spins in a glass box, does not look appealing.
The cecina is always outstanding.
The tacos al pastor does not come off a trompo, but it's pretty good.
The ceviche tostada is excellent (although not as stupidly cheap as it used to be)
They make some beautiful michelada shrimp cocktails, which I'd adore if it weren't for the beer
It's one of our favorite restaurants, we've never been disappointed. Always a challenge for me to winnow it down, but I'm likely to go for a burrito or a torta today, maybe a few tacos instead?

Well. That was a good lunch! A few of the things I wanted to try were very good!

Starting off, when I heard they also made pizza I knew we had to try a Mexican pizza. Chorizo, Steak and Jalapeños in addition to the regular pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese. I did briefly entertain the idea of going with the Chihuahua cheese but refrained.


Ordered it on the way so we could sample it as an appetizer.

Also high on my list were the Tacos; Al Pastor and the Arrieros aka "Philly Steak Spicy Taco". I rounded out the taco trio with Carne al Carbon.


Excellent, tender and flavorful meat. I never made it to the al Carbon but will later.

The table salsa wasn't too hot, had a nice chili powder flavor, chips fresh and the refried beans, excellent. Bottled hot sauces were mild as well. Just enough kick.

After having some great Mexican lately it was fun to have another great meal! Thanks for hosting and it was great to break bread with you all.

Boo! No chicken soup.