Monterrey Mexican Bar & Grill

09/17/2026

We definitely don’t claim to be qualified to give life advice. 😂We’re much more qualified in tacos, margaritas and queso.

But lately, it feels like everyone is carrying something nobody else can fully see.
Grief. Fear. Loneliness. Financial stress. Family problems. A diagnosis. A relationship falling apart. Worry about your kids. Worry about your parents. Or maybe nothing you can even put your finger on, life just feels heavy.

And sometimes the world itself feels heavy. Like there’s a whole lot of darkness competing for our attention.

So consider this a little community check-in. How are you, really?

Because here’s something we believe pretty strongly around here: darkness doesn’t get the final word.

Light shines brightest when the night is darkest. Hope has a stubborn way of showing up when we thought we’d run out of it. Sometimes that light looks like a friend calling at exactly the right time, a stranger showing kindness, someone praying for you when you didn’t even know it, or simply finding the strength to get up and try again tomorrow.

If life is good, tell us something good. If it’s heavy, you don’t have to pretend it isn’t. There’s room at the table for both.

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and it’s a good reminder that sometimes the person laughing the loudest or taking care of everyone else is carrying something we know nothing about. Check on your people. Be kind. Pay attention. Remind somebody they matter.

And if you’re the one in the dark right now, please stay. The way you feel today is not the end of your story. There is still light, even when you can’t see it yet.

If you’re struggling or simply need someone to talk to, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7.

The dark doesn’t get the final word. Keep looking for the light. ❤️

09/16/2026

¡Viva México! 🇲🇽

Today, September 16, is Mexican Independence Day, commemorating the beginning of Mexico’s fight for independence from Spain in 1810.

It began in the early morning hours of September 16, when Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the church bell in the town of Dolores and called the people to rise up. That moment became known as the Grito de Dolores, or Cry of Dolores, and marked the beginning of a struggle for independence that would last more than a decade.

Today, the tradition continues. On the evening of September 15, Mexico’s president reenacts the famous Grito from the National Palace in Mexico City, ringing a bell and calling out “¡Viva México!” Celebrations continue into September 16 with flags, music, parades, fireworks, family gatherings and, of course, plenty of food.

And a fun little reminder: despite what many Americans assume, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. September 16 is the big one.

We’re grateful for an excuse today to celebrate the incredible history, traditions, food and culture of Mexico that have given so much to the world, and that we get the privilege of sharing a little piece of every day here at Monterrey.

¡Viva México! 🇲🇽

09/15/2026

Join B100 and the Michiana community at St Jude’s Trivia Night as we come together to raise funds for the incredible kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Whether you’re a history buff, a country music guru, or just love random facts, this event is for you! Get ready for a night of friendly competition, exclusive silent auction items, raffles, laughter, and trivia galore!

Test your trivia skills, compete with friends, and support a great cause – all proceeds from the event will go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to support their mission of advancing cures and preventing pediatric diseases.

Location: Monterrey Mexican Grill in Mishawaka, IN

Date: Friday, September 25th

Time: 6 to 8 PM (Doors open at 5 PM)

Purchase your table of 10 for $150.
Table of 10 includes taco bar with water.
Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on site.

Ready to register your St. Jude Trivia table or learn more about the event? Link is in the comments

09/15/2026

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Last-minute show! Wyatt Marshall and I switched, so he will be at Monterrey Mexican Bar & Grill NEXT Tuesday, and I’ll be bringing my acoustic guitar up there tonight starting at 6 PM! Come join me for tacos, margaritas, and two hours of great live music!

09/15/2026

One of the best parts of owning a restaurant is that there is ALWAYS something new to learn, taste, and bring back to the kitchen.

We had such an awesome time at Sysco Fall Showcase Food Show! It’s genuinely inspiring to walk through and see how chefs and vendors are taking familiar flavors, ingredients, and dishes and using them in completely new ways. We left with our wheels turning and plenty of ideas about what we might be able to bring to Monterrey next.

It also reminds us just how incredible the food world has become. We have access to amazing and unique ingredients from all over the world that allow a little restaurant right here in Mishawaka to keep experimenting, creating, and finding new ways to serve our community.

And we have to give a special shoutout to our Sysco rep, Ricky! He takes incredibly good care of Monterrey, answers our million questions, helps us hunt down what we need, and has become a genuine friend to our restaurant along the way. Sysco is lucky to have him, and so are we.

We came home inspired, probably a little too full, and excited to get back in the kitchen.

Now the question is… what should we put on the menu next?

09/15/2026

Stop in tonight from 6-8pm to be serenaded by another talented, local favorite.

09/14/2026

Thank you Jessica Velez, we had a great time meeting you and showing you around Monterrey.

Beyond the chaos of being a mother and a business owner, Monterrey Mexican Bar & Grill owner Megan Ramirez finds time to give back to others. See link below ⬇️

📸 Jessica Velez/South Bend Tribune

09/14/2026

Join us tonight (and every Monday) for free family friendly trivia at 6:30pm

09/13/2026

Friends… we need to chat.

Owning a small (or any size) business is hard. All over Michiana, we have friends and fellow business owners working ridiculous hours, stretching every dollar and giving the shirts off their backs to their employees and community… only to have their businesses robbed, vandalized, stolen from or taken advantage of.

We’ve watched it happen to people we love, and unfortunately, we’ve lived plenty of it ourselves.

Monterrey literally has line items in our budget for bad customer behavior.

We’ve replaced bathroom sinks 6+ times. We won’t discuss exactly what happens that results in a sink being ripped off a wall, but come on, folks.

We’ve had doors kicked in and our back door crowbarred open. Artwork stolen off the walls. People filling our dumpster with their personal garbage. TikTok flash mobs. Theft. Fake complaints for free food. Bowls, cups, plates and silverware disappearing regularly. Somewhere in Michiana, somebody has a fully stocked Monterrey kitchen

We’ve repaired drywall after someone body slammed another human into it. We should’ve framed the imprint and called it modern art. Would’ve been cheaper.

We’ve even gotten bad reviews because our bartenders refused to overserve someone. Those reviews we’ll happily take.

Some of this is funny afterward, but the cost is real. Every repair, theft and unnecessary expense is money that could have gone toward employees, keeping prices reasonable or giving back to our community.

And this isn’t just about Monterrey.

Local businesses are your neighbors. They sponsor your kids’ teams, donate to your fundraisers, employ your friends and show up when this community needs help.

Thankfully, the overwhelming majority of you are WONDERFUL. You’re why we keep doing this.

So take care of the businesses that take care of your community. Be kind. Be honest. Give businesses a chance to fix genuine mistakes.

Small businesses love this community. We just need our community to love them back.