Monica's Latest Restaurant Brings Something New To Oak Lawn

I've visited Monica's several times now. My first time dining, we were inundated with service the first three quarters of our meal, but towards the end it took at least ten minutes (if not longer) to get our check and pay out.  The Vuelve a la Vida ceviche ($12) is little more than seafood drowned (and I mean DROWNED) in bland cocktail sauce--not the refreshing beachside treat that I've enjoyed in Mexico and Guatemala.

Everything from the service, to the drinks, to the salsa (varying spice levels--at lease we know they're making it in-house).

I *REALLY* want to like Monica's, so I hope that they're able to iron out the kinks and maintain the fun atmosphere.