Our first night on our short weekend getaway and we didn't want anything fancy. Luckily we found Monte's Cafe and some absolutely fantastic food! Started with chips and salsa - made on-site and they also brought us three sauces, also made on-site - a jalapeño sauce, a red sauce and a tomatillo sauce. 100% recommend-all were delicious. We decided to split our meals and ordered a chicken burrito and the shrimp quesadillas. The burrito was very tasty, with what seemed like freshly made refried beans and delicious chicken. A little too much rice for me, I would have preferred less rice and maybe some grilled onions and peppers. The shrimp quesadillas were NOT what we expected. The shell seemed almost flash fried and in addition to the shrimp it had lettuce and melted manchego cheese. It was really, REALLY good. Service was great and we weren't rushed. There were four other tables filled while we were there and three of them were speaking Spanish which made me feel like we chose the right place. Seriously, I felt like the food here was made someone who'd been cooking like this for decades. A very cool little restaurant that I cannot recommend enough! Great food, great service, and a great location. (Sorry, forgot to take pics here) read more

Montes Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Five are definitely earned. Monte's is amazing. Go there weekly beat authentic Mexican around for a decent price

Montes cafe is easily the best Mexican restaurant in the area for my liking. The service is always good. Whether we dine-in or take-out we never have any issues. The restaurant itself is a good size with roughly 12 tables. It always appears to be clean and well kept. Their birria is my favorite. I've had the pizza (for 2), the tacos and the quesadilla, all always delish. My wife typically orders the mushroom quesadilla which are really nice and fresh. We enjoy Monte's and you would too. read more

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The food here was amazing!! Little area but friendly service. Amazing portion sizes and the place is decorated nicely. read more

Montes Cafe - Torta Homemade Aguas (horchata) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Always great food and great service! Get the hibiscus water! We had chimichanga, floutas and empanadas. Excelente!

Bugs in drinks, burnt pancakes, and lackluster waitress. Will not be attending again. There are better options locally. She ignored a member of my party when it was time to order and had an attitude. read more

Laid-back Mexican joint, perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. The menu is extensive. Quesadilla missed the mark, but the refried beans were excellent. Rice was decent, and the burritos were just okay. read more

Montes Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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Randomly stumbled upon this place and it has been the best thing I ever did. The food is absolutely amazing. So much flavor and it has been consistently good. I only ever ordered take out but they only take about 10 minutes to get your order out. It is a little pricey but honestly it's well worth it. Seriously my go to place when I want Mexican. Well worth your $$ and drive over the bridge. read more

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Worst tacos I've ever had in my life. So dry, it felt like i was eating a brick struggling to swallow. These tacos should be free. Not to mention the service is super slow. It wasn't even packed and I had to wait about 20 minutes for my food. Avoid this place at all cost. Above all not to mention, my fiancé got very sick from this food and was throwing up all night. We only got the simple steak tacos with cilantro and onion. read more

Being from Texas I wasn't sure a place in New Jersey would meet or exceed my expectations but wow. I had the three crispy taco plate $11.00 no beans or rice. I had one chicken and three ground beef. I tried the chicken taco first and the meat was amazing, moist and flavorful, making me regret I only ordered one. Then I tried the ground beef and I was surprised that I was just as happy because the flavor was wonderful. The only thing I didn't really like was the really thick chips but that's just a preference thing. I liked the ones that had the seasoning on them and the salsa was good, I would come here again. read more

Love the Birria Tacos! Service is fast and the restaurant is very cute inside. Recommended. read more

Montes Cafe - Birria tacos with caldo Sauce 3 Tacos de Birria - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

After a long weekend at work so couldn't bring myself to cook tonight and fancied authentic Mexican fare. I ordered the beef nachos and the chorizo tacos so I could have variety and plenty of leftovers. Given that I'm a chipaholic that was my first bite and boy was I impressed. There was just the right amount of queso with beef, lettuce and tomato mixed in. Accompaniments of sour cream, red and green salsa were also included but the nachos didn't need any addition to be perfect for me. The chorizo and potato taco was delicious too, however I was not as hungry as I thought and couldn't peel myself away from the nachos. Value for money you will get a delicious, filling meal here. I ordered this through Uber eats and I believe it was delivered by the restaurant. The gentleman who delivered my meal called to verify he had the right address and had no difficulties with the delivery. Packaging was done carefully with napkins and plastic ware included. Overall this was a meal made and packaged with care. I can't wait to go back to try other items on the menu. read more

Montes Cafe - Nacho Grade Deluxe with beef - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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We order and eat in here often and typically love the service and the food but being charged $3.50 for this TINY guac is ridiculous such a rip off especially since most of it was big chunks of onion..not happy it's almost the same size as the free salsa they shouldn't call this a small guacamole it was two tablespoons read more

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The restaurant is decorated so well, the window seat was a great spot. Service was great too. Food is delicious and the quantity and quality come with an amazing price. It was a bit of a wait for the food but it was worth it in the end. We spontaneously came to this town, went to the beach, and were hungry. Glad we found this place, it is a gem read more

Montes Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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Hidden gem, amazing food, always adding new specials and menu items. Our go to spot for Mexican food in the area.

Food was delicious. The atmosphere is festive. Service can be a bit slow when it gets busy, but takeout is always an option.

If you're looking for solid Mexican food in the Seaside Heights area, then Montes Cafe is for you. It's a bit of a hole-in-the-wall, so don't expect a fancy atmosphere. This is a place for fairly priced Mexican food. The food is cooked to order and comes out hot, so you may have to wait a while before your food comes out. There are definitely standard text-mex favorites, but they also have some authentic dishes, like authentic quesadillas and a wide array of platters. The platters come with a variety of meats and tortillas - think fajitas, but they is way more of a selection then just chicken and onions. Top items for me at the nachos, al pastor tacos, the tortas, and the butterfly fries. We actually love coming here for breakfast on the weekends, because they have eggs and pancakes along with their Mexican dishes. The waitresses here, while some may not speak the best English, are always accommodating and very sweet. We are happy to support a small business like Montes Cafe! read more

No ... no and um no. But I So needed this place to be a yes :( I live one street away and they deliver . I ordered the chicken milanesa platter and the girl on the phone told me a " couple minutes " which already I thought was weird since ... cooking and all . The second I took a bite out of the chicken I don't know what hood this chicken came from or who his family may be but I didn't like him ... at all. It had a shady taste and I kept going hoping it would get better and unfortunately it didn't happen ... I ate the beans and rice and lettuce which were acceptable .. but as my Mexican husband says " not every Mexican that comes over can cook ".. like seriously stop opening up mediocre Mexican spots and confusing the masses. I am going to give this place one more try because I have met the owner and he was extremely friendly and Seems like a good guy and dear lord I need a good cheap bandeja w chicken milanesa on this side of the bridge !!!! read more

Montes Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Huge plates of food, inexpensive, really good food. Took a long time to get our food, but well worth it. We'll definitely be back.

My husband's flauta dinner was o.k. I ordered shrimp quesadillas -- $17.95. There were two quesadillas. Each quesadilla shell had two shrimp in it. The shrimp were cut in small pieces and filled a quarter of the enormous fried shell. The rest of the filling was a slice of cheese, lettuce and sauce. I added tuna salad at home. Very disappointing and kind of a rip off. Don't understand the rave reviews. 2 stars for the flautas, which my husband described as bland, but ok. read more

Two blocks from the boardwalk and worth every step! I had a wonderful shrimp burrito bowl. It was fresh and delish!! Great service.

Perhaps one of the best Mexican restaurants on the East Coast. The flavors, service, and the ocean breeze make me feel I am in Puerto Vallarta or Huatulco, yet we are in beautiful SeaSide Heights, NJ. Coming from LA and Mexico, I am thrilled by this treasure. They get 5+ stars. read more

Ordered from Monte's for take out tonight and we were pleasantly surprised! I feel like this is a hidden gem in the area. There was a big selection of tacos, quesadillas, even cheesesteaks and Italian sandwiches & breakfast items on the menu. The food was nicely prepared and arrived still hot and fresh. Everything was cooked perfectly and we are very satisfied with our order, definitely will be coming back soon! read more

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No disappointments this taco Tuesday. Monty's food is fresh and the chips are homemade. The corn was amazing but the meat was a little bland for this girl who likes spicy food. Loved the empanadas. We will be back and are looking forward to seeing the revitalized Neighborhood again read more

Montes Cafe - Street corn, tacos and Beef and Cheese Empanadas 1pc. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

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Was happy to find a place for my family to eat ....the food was good...the portions BIG....and although they werent overly friendly..at least they werent rude. Good to find a spot that wasnt hamburgers , french fries and beer. Seems thats all people eat around here by the beach...junk food and booze. Montes has a really large selection of dishes not just the simple stuff americans know..like tacos, burritos, or quesadillas...they have lots of other really good stuff. I will definitely return next time i visit Seaside Hts. read more

The best burritos & quesadillas! Huge menu , make sure you check these guys out. Food is on point every time. read more

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This was probably one of the best Mexican meals my husband or I have had in a long time. Very authentic Mexican restaurant with a large offering - everyone will be able to find something. The staff were so friendly and really helpful. Many of the staff speak Spanish, with a little English. But that doesn't stop them from trying and really being so welcoming. They also didn't judge our poor attempt to speak Spanish. The restaurant is a cute little place where you can get amazing food. read more

absolutely incredible! i went to Seaside Heights last year and one of my favorite memories is eating there. i can't wait to go again to Seaside Heights next week and part of the reason is because i can't wait to eat here again! the service is absolutely incredible, making each and every individual customer feel truly at home. it feels like i'm eating at my abuela's home every time i take a bite. this is the best food in all of Seaside Heights, hands down. the ambience is just so relaxing and peaceful. cant wait to go again!! read more

Montes Cafe - Taco Bowl !! Absolutely delicious - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

Mediocre at best. Overpriced. The chips tasted stale. Small guac portion, a tiny little condiment cup for $10. Empanadas (potato & cheese) wasn't anything special. Chicken burrito was simply ok. I wouldn't go back. All of this came to OVER $32. read more

The "authentic" chicken tinga quesadilla (using corn tortilla rather than flour) was absolutely out of this world. Flavorful shredded chipotle chicken with the Oaxaca cheese, in the soft yet crunchy tortilla--perfect balance of flavor and texture. Smoky and tangy and creamy and overall delicious. Can't wait to return read more

We just ate here. Omg the freshness of everything is authentic Mexican food. I had the chicken burrito bowl with homemade pico de Gallo and homemade guacamole. Absolutely the best Mexican dishes since the guys I worked with from McIntyres Pub. Service, they said everything would be done in twenty minutes. All three dishes were done in fifteen minutes. Ambiance wis excellent. I'm recommending my family and friends to eat here. Out of this world read more

Literally amazing! Food is so fresh and Authentic! Little hidden gem in seaside heights. Will be back very soon read more

Montes Cafe - Enchiladas green salsa verde - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Seaside Heights, New Jersey

I got a delivery order first my gault they delivered to the wrong door sevond the good tasted ok but after i ate the beef burito i got montezumas revenge big time sndvi still hot it almost 24 hours later with big pains in my abdomen eben after a big dose of pepto bismol i wont again eat from there read more

I really enjoy the food and service here The food is cooked to perfection always fresh and delicious the ladies super helpful with my orders making sure it's correct read more

Wow! I really loved loved loved loved loved loved loved loved loved loved loved the ambiance and the food. loved

I ordered take out/pick up. The chicken mole enchiladas are absolutely fantastic. The side order of rice was extremely fluffy. The black beans were the real deal... not from a can. I have not had mole like this since visiting Mexica! read more

We ordered delivery from Montes Cafe a couple weeks ago, and despite living quite a distance from the restaurant, received our food very quickly. We ordered through Grubhub and were very impressed by their efficiency. This was such a delicious meal I don't even know where to begin! Their tortilla chips alone are reason enough to eat here again, not to mention thr wonderful veggie burrito. I am so glad we found this place; next time we are in Seaside we are getting Montes again no question! read more

Delicious food. My mother wouldn't stop talking about the hamburger and French fries.

Had a very lovely time at Montes Cafe, sitting down for one of our first indoor meals since the pandemic. Blanca and her family are kind, the service is fast, and most importantly, the food is legitimately authentic central Mexican food with - dare I say it - really good mole Poblano. My wife and I shared the mole enchiladas and the tacos campesitos. It was like stepping into Mercado la Merced with fresh ingredients, warm fluffy tortillas, a pleasant bustle, and spicy peppers. I don't know when I'll find myself back in Seaside, but when I do I will for sure come back to Montes. Gracias amigos, que nos veamos otra vez. read more

My family and I ordered take out from Montes and were blown away. We are down in the off season when a lot of restaurants are closed and we were thrilled with what we ordered. The kids menu options were perfect and my husband and I were able to enjoy authentic Mexican dishes we love. I had the Mexican style pork chops and couldn't get enough of the meat and the sautéed peppers and onions. My husband enjoyed the chorizo tacos (authentic style) - filled with flavor and great texture. We will absolutely be ordering from them again soon! read more