First of all, I'm not sure why people are so against this location for Pasquals. Yes, the space has a more industrial look from the outside but I find the inside to be perfectly comfortable and inviting. The service at the restaurant has always been exceptional as the servers are outgoing and friendly.
Now, in terms of the actual food I am going to go as far as to say that the kitchen staff at this location of Pasquals create a higher quality product. I typically go for Brunch which is a great value, so let me make my point clear through a comparison of the Huevo's Rancheros of both locations. When I order the Huevos at this location it comes out just as I'd imagine. The tortilla is perfectly soft, the eggs cooked just how I ask for them, a delicious side of potatoes and the eggs smothered in amazing green chile sauce. The difference with the Monroe location is simply that the line doesn't execute the dish as well, the tortilla is not as soft as it should be, the food is slightly colder than ideal and overall, the dish is simply not as satisfying.
Let me just make my point that I think some people here are just a bit too attached to a supposed "intimacy" of Pasquals on Monroe. Though this one does not have the same mom and pop feel it still serves up delicious food for a good price.