This week the 6am girls took themselves off to El Mono Loco, the only bar on Javea’s Arenal where you can enjoy a really unique dining experience. We were all really looking forward to sampling first hand their brilliant barbeque tables, coupled with some great music from the wonderful Mr. Will Guest.
We arrived at 9pm, and were immediately struck by the lovely laid back ambiance. Both the outside terrace/eating area, and the indoor lounge, was packed with people enjoying the chilled out atmosphere.
El Mono Loco is divided into two distinct sections. The enclosed patio area, which looks out on to the main beach road, housing the eight or so barbeque tables; and the indoor lounge area with the most comfortable chairs I have ever seen in a bar. They are the kind of chairs you just want to curl up in, with a nice bottle of El Mono Loco ridiculously cheap but tasty house wine and never leave!
So then on to one of the reasons we had chosen this venue, the grub! Well not only were the portions huge, and I do mean huge, when the food came out it was beautifully presented, and all the meat was basted in El Mono Locos freshly prepared mouth watering marinade. For our 6am veggie girl, they had skewered a selection of delicious mixed vegetables, that unfortunately looked so good the rest of us pinched them, sorry Jo!!
The waitresses were very friendly and extremely accommodating. When asked for an extra piece of steak they were happy to oblige, even though it was only one more piece for our red blooded 6am security man. All barbeque platters are served with a choice of salad, chips, jacket potato or rice. The mixed grill for 2 at only €29.95 is the best option, and with the quantity of food can easily feed 3 adults, or 2 adults and a couple of kids.
This simple but very sociable idea of allowing you to cook your chosen food the way you like it, is the perfect setting for a group of you to enjoy together. Their specialty table’s seat up to eight people, but extra tables can be added on to allow for bigger groups if required.
El Mono Loco appeals to all age groups and provides good disabled access to all areas. Food is served daily until 11pm. Tables are cleared away quickly, toilets are checked regularly and their drinks prices are extremely reasonably. €1.50 for a coke, €2.50 a pint of beer €4.50 a spirit mix, €3.95 a pint of Guinness, €3.00 for their specialty Green King IPA and only €6.50 a bottle of house wine.
But…… that’s not all El Mono Loco have to offer, OH NO! They also have the wonderfully talented Mr. Will Guest on his acoustic guitar every other Friday night, and what an amazingly accommodating young man he is.
Will entertains you with a great selection of well known songs from Oasis, David Grey, T-Rex and many other well known “can’t help but sing along” tracks. But even better, as the 6am girls found out, has no problem with you getting up there and joining him for a bit of jamming. Unfortunately for Will he didn’t realise that once the 6am girls were offered the mic, he would have a problem getting rid of us. Oh well it’s all about having fun and making a prat of yourself isn’t it? And we do it sooooooo well!!
El Mono Loco is a wonderfully situated bar, with a really friendly atmosphere and that’s thanks to their great staff, Kate, Mark, Francesca, Anna, Sandra and Mike who made the 6am girls feel really welcome the minute we walked through the door.
The 6am girls had a wonderful evening in their company and would recommend anyone wanting to try a unique and delicious eating experience, in the company of some really great people, to get themselves down to El Mono Loco and book a table mas rapido and sample it for yourself, we promise you won’t be disappointed!
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This week the 6am girls took themselves off to El Mono Loco, the only bar on Javea’s Arenal where you can enjoy a really unique dining experience. We were all really looking forward to sampling first hand their brilliant barbeque tables, coupled with some great music from the wonderful Mr. Will Guest.
