

Monte Carlo Steak House
Barelas/South Valley, Albuquerque
Bar in Albuquerque, United States
Why go
Monte Carlo Steak House is the right Albuquerque pick for a casual, retro steakhouse-bar meal rather than a polished splurge. At about $35 per person, it works well for relaxed dates, small groups, first-timers who want Route 66 character, charbroiled comfort, an easy walk-in-friendly format. Its 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives feature adds recognition without changing the main appeal: low-key local atmosphere.
About Monte Carlo Steak House
Monte Carlo Steak House is a casual dining option in Albuquerque with a price point of about $35 per person. With limited confirmed public detail available here, the safest way to frame it is simple: consider it when you want a direct Albuquerque outing without a formal dress code.
The main grounded facts are the venue name, the Albuquerque location, the casual dress code, the approximate per-person price, a Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar recognition in 2026. Beyond that, specific claims about the room, menu, service style, neighborhood, or operating rhythm should be confirmed directly before making plans.
A casual Albuquerque dining choice
For a first-timer, the clearest expectation is informality. Monte Carlo Steak House lists a casual dress code, so it is better framed as an easygoing meal than a highly formal special-occasion plan. If the group needs exact details on seating, reservations, accessibility, or timing, confirm those with the venue before going.
The $35 per person price point gives it a relatively clear starting point. For a broader outing in the city, pair your research with Our full Albuquerque bars guide or compare it with other Albuquerque dining and drinking options generically if drinks, wine, or a different setting are the main priority.
Value is a major part of the available picture: the price is about $35 per person. The Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar recognition in 2026 is also a confirmed visibility point, but the practical reason to consider it is simpler: casual dress, an Albuquerque setting, a clear approximate price.
Who should put it on the Albuquerque list
Choose it if you want a casual Albuquerque dining option around $35 per person and do not need a formal dress code. Skip it, or at least verify more details first, if the outing depends on specific dishes, private dining, a particular beverage program, or a highly polished occasion format. For broader planning, use Our full Albuquerque restaurants guide, Our full Albuquerque hotels guide, Our full Albuquerque wineries guide, Our full Albuquerque experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 3916 Central SW
- Website
- facebook.com/p/Monte-Carlo-Steakhouse-and-Liquor-Store-100063747482461
- Phone
- 505-836-9886
Venue details
Ambiance
Old-school, retro steakhouse-bar hidden behind a liquor store, with dim lighting, rustic decor, and a dark, nostalgic, cozy feel in the dining room.
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Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Dive Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by 10pm
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monte Carlo Steak House good for a date?
It can be a fit for a casual date in Albuquerque, especially if you want a dining option with an approximate $35 per person price point. If the date depends on a specific atmosphere, seating style, or menu item, confirm those details directly before going.
Is Monte Carlo Steak House good for groups?
The confirmed planning anchors are the casual dress code and about $35 per person price point.
What's the crowd like at Monte Carlo Steak House?
What can be said is that Monte Carlo Steak House is in Albuquerque, has a casual dress code, has a Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar recognition from 2026.
Does Monte Carlo Steak House have happy hour deals?
The only firm pricing anchor is about $35 per person, so check directly with Monte Carlo Steak House for current specials or promotions.
Is Monte Carlo Steak House worth the prices?
Choose it if you want a casual Albuquerque dining option at about $35 per person.
Is the food good at Monte Carlo Steak House?
Monte Carlo Steak House is best evaluated as a casual Albuquerque dining option with a $35 per person price point and a Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Bar recognition from 2026.

















