Great bodega style eatery with walk up service, some of the best puerto rican food in town, rotating daily specials including the most delicious pernil Highly recommend read more

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Crowds of hungry patrons, patiently waiting for the Best Puerto Rican fast food. Go down Swan Street and where you see the cars double parked. You know you found the place! Excellent fresh cooked meal any day but Sunday!! Yumba read more

Yum yum, you're in for a treat if you like Puerto Rican delights! The fried pork is delectable... tender on the inside, crisp on the outside, the fat layer cooked to perfection... nice chunks are served either with a dinner or by themselves... you can also buy it by the pound... The rice is pretty good as well... flavorful, but nothing extraordinary. The pastalillos are crisp, fresh and filled to the brim with well seasoned meats... Go here, you'll be full, fat, and happy you did!! read more

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Don't sleep on corner store foods! Montes has some very great Puerto Rican food!!! So stop in grab some chips and a meal, never disappoints. Today's grab was pastelittos and pernil. The pork is so dam flavorful and good. With a great side of rice! The staff is so friendly also!!! read more

Montes Grocery & Deli - Pork pernil and Spanish rice! - International Grocery Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I know they say grocery and deli. But I'm use to groceries including milk, eggs, and bread atleast. Even the deli I'm looking for cold cuts and other meats. You won't find that here, what you will find though. Is some can goods, snacks, candy, and beverages. Right away you realize your coming to Montes for their cook food. It can get quite crowded, and they do a good job and limiting how many people can enter. Menus are posted, and the prices is beyond reasonable. Pork dinner- comes with rice and a side salad(if you choose). You have two options for the pork meal, fried or pulled. I ordered the pulled pork. Flavors were wonderful. My only complaint would be, that there was to much tough pieces of meat. Also to much fatty pieces mixed into the meat. Pastelillo- Beef and cheese (they do offer other varieties) I like how much filling there was. The perfect beef and cheese ratio. My next visit I will try the chicken meal. Someone else ordered that and it look amazing read more

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The food is so good! I've never been disappointed. This place is much better than the "other" place over on Niagara st . The pastelitos here aren't filled with grease and have more flavor. The rice and beans are amazing too. The pinchos (chicken on a stick) is my favorite followed by the fried pork. Service is quick. The line is always long but the workers get everyone in and out within minutes. It is a small grocery store but you would never know because of all the food constantly coming out of the kitchen freshly made. If you haven't already, please stop here and grab a meal. You will not regret it! read more

First time awesome food great value great service will be going again try the chicken was awesome with rice and salad

Gracia! It's always a pleasure to stop in and get my favorite dinner the ​Pastelitos de Pollo, with rice & beans, and salad. I love the salad and dressing... more please! read more

Went here for lunch as when we walked by...it smelled amazing. Big things lurk behind facades such as this. Real food for real people, no matter of skin color. The best way to describe this place is a outstanding food truck that happens to be a grocery/deli/restaurant. Bring cash, as they prefer it. This will be added to the places to go when we come back. read more

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Long line but it's always fresh and delicious. The flavor is on point and the staff is always polite. One of my favorite places, haven't visited in a while. Overall good atmosphere, and food I hopped in line around 4pm and was out to my car around 4:15 so not too long of a wait. read more

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Stopped into Montrs to try their pernile but that is only made on Monday Wednesdays and Fridays. We tried the beef and cheese chicken and cheese pastillos and barbecue chicken on a stick everything was very good. The facility is very Clean and the ladies working were very nice. I'll be back during the week for pernil. read more

Montes Grocery & Deli - Beef pastillo. - International Grocery Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Another place that i've been meaning to get to and finally did. Had the BBQ chicken on skewers and rice. Two huge chunks of breast meat on each of 2 skewers with a different BBQ from what I 'm used to, and i liked it very much. The rice, which had some beans in it, too, was also very good. Shortly after finishing eating (I couldn't eat it all), however, I was incredibly thirsty and drank so much water over the next several hours; my guess is that the food was salty, altho not so salty that it tasted salty. That's the only reason for a 3 star rating, rather than a higher rating. Usually, I use very little salt, so am somewhat sensitive to it. The person who waited on me was very kind and patient in interpreting the Spanish language menu for me. read more

Get your Latino food fix here. Great food. Great options. Quickly and friendly service!

Nice, clean spot to pick up some quick food. You get your money's worth, and the quality is great. Friendly staff. I've only picked up some quick bites but will be trying their dinners as well. read more

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Sooo ...I happen to be downtown with a friend and they asked if I had ever been to this place for Pastiletos, I said I hadn't and she directed me to this place. It is a small store (delicatessen) that sells almost everything INCLUDING some really great food. There is a small kitchen in towards the back, where you can see your food being prepared. The menu is straight forward and pretty simple. There are the meat pies that come in different flavors chicken, beef, beef and cheese. They have rice and beans, roasted or fried pork, chicken on a stick and more. For someone that isn't sure you can order it by the dollar amount or lb. Most of the selections can be found in the display case in front. The young woman working was extremely nice and very patient. I wanted to give it a try but wasn't sure what to select. I ended up with the beef and cheese Pastiletos and some of the roasted pork. The food was DELISH! The flavors were good and it was a pretty unique experience. I personally am not the biggest fan of take out. read more

Montes Grocery & Deli - Delish Beef and Cheese - International Grocery Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Was introduced to this place by a friend, a lil bodega located on Swan St. I was told they have the best Spanish food around lol, that alone had me all in. Upon arrival I noticed the nice sign so I knew I was at the right place. And you can just smell the seasonings as you approach the door lol. I opted in for the 2 pastelillos dinner which was $11 and consisted of two pastelillos of your choice: chicken/cheese, pizza, beef/cheese rice and beans and a salad. It was very fulfilling and worth every dollar. Would definitely recommend this place and look forward to coming back. read more

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Went there on a recommendation from a friend. Tough place to find, unless that is your destination! Food was really good, and the staff was terrific. Didn't feel bad that I couldn't speak Spanish. Prices were super reasonable! For my wife and I, we both had a filling dinner for less than $30, total! Definitely worth a trip, if you don't know to look for it. read more

Great Puerto Rican cuisine ! Definitely a must have. Friendly & quick service. Will definitely continue coming to this spot !

Just look at my picture. Enough said! Montes Deli is the best place in Buffalo for pastelitos. We've driven from all over WNY to Montes Deli to get them! You can get a whole meal for under $10. Check thier Facebook page for specials! Cash only. read more

Montes Grocery & Deli - Pastelitos, rice. Side salad - International Grocery Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Dropped in at the suggestion of a relative who was craving pastelitos while we were in the area, and I was not disappointed. It's a small corner store and deli. When you walk in, you hit the food counter, and there is plenty to choose from. They sell dinners with rice, beans, and meat of your choosing that are definitely reasonably price, cheap even. Chicken on a stick and pastelitos. Lots of quick but delicious food to pick up, and it's all filling. You can request a couple of dollars worth of the meat, and they'll accommodate you. We got a few of the beef and cheese pastelitos and a few bucks worth of the pork. They don't put it in anything fancy, just some paper bags. The pastelitos were good, fresh and full. The pastry was fried just right. They weren't too hard. They put a nice portion of meat and cheese inside, so it isn't hollow, which seems to be a frequent problem if you don't find decent pastelitos. The pork was good too, tender and flavorful. It's a bit too fatty for my liking though, and a tad salty. The service was good too. It's a very casual spot to pick up food, not somewhere you sit in and dine, and obviously, it's a mini grocery too. Which is great since you can grab a drink with your food. read more

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Decent but the rice is a bit dry but the chicken was ok with a nice flavor balance and cooked to perfection..... If you get the rice ask for an extra side of beans and sauce, you'll need it !! read more

Montes Grocery & Deli - Roasted chicken and beans with rice - International Grocery Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Still cant beat the Niagara Cafe - but its the next best thing. Friendly staff, quick service and great food.

Very friendly , they made me feel welcomed. Take out dinners available at counter. If your looking for a traditional deli this is not it. There is a limited amount of items to purchase. Similar to a store at a small gas station. The "deli" part has hot meals to go. The quarter chicken comes with rice and a small salad It is a little spicy. You can also get chicken on a stick or hand meat pies. The rice is so flavorful and you get a large portion with you entree selection. There customer service blew me away and the store looked welcoming and clean read more

Small grocery/deli that sells some authentic Hispanic food. They also sell candy, chips, drinks, and etc. read more

Montes Grocery & Deli - BBQ Pinchos and rice and a beef and cheese pastelito. - International Grocery Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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The store with a surprise inside I first found out abiut yhis place by mistake. I was in the neighborhood and was just looking for a corner store. Instead, I found that and great Spanish food. You can get a dinner for under $10 and it's a good amount of food. The food is authentic and tasty. I usually get the 2 pastelitos with beans rice and salad. Their chicken and cheese pastelito is my favorite! This is not a typical sit down and eat restaurant. Everything is to go. The store is quite small but it's definitely worth checking out. There's street parking and it's cash only. The staff is very friendly so dont hesitate to ask questions if you're not sure of what you may want. read more

The only thing I kept asking myself the entire time I enjoyed this meal was: Why did I just find this place? After moving to Buffalo, I've had a handful of Puerto Rican spots to dine in that were healthier, leaner and cheaper to dine at. However, sometimes your craving a meal that tastes like a grandmother slaved away at making. Monte's provides that experience for me! The rice isn't just a flavor packet addition to rice and the chicken isn't just baked season-less. The hearty meal came with tomato and sofrito flavored rice with pidgeon peas, a large baked flavorful & tender chicken breast and slow cooked beans. A little crispy lettuce and tomato to round out the saltiness of the meal. I could have enjoyed the meal as is, but no meal is complete without a pastellio! They did not disappoint. I can't wait to try their specialty dishes that aren't mainstays on the menu- but promoted once a week. read more

Montes Grocery & Deli - Chicken, Rice & Beans - International Grocery Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Best chicken and cheese pasalito in buffalo! Awesome staff. Go around lunch for the freshest food. read more

YEEEEEEAH BOYYYYYY! Nothing gets one's attention like the ridiculous and outrageous war cry of Flava Flav (well that and wearing a full size clock around your neck and a Viking helmet)! And speaking of flavor, Montes Grocery and Deli delivers said flavor straight to your mouth. Lunchtime can be tricky. After all, Buffalo has a lot of choices to choose from depending on where you are in the city. But if you have the time to leave all of those other places you're near and head to Montes instead, then take the trek friend.... You won't be disappointed. Unlike many other area Spanish restaurants (specifically Puerto Rican), Montes menu is smaller, but food is whipped out much more quickly. You can be in and out of the deli in under 10 minutes during busy times, and toting bags of pastaeillos back to the office with you. But screw Time, I'll just assume take all the time in the world here because the food here is stupendous. The rice and beans might be the best I've ever had, and I believe I've visited more Spanish speaking countries than I have English. It leaves little doubt in one's mind how Spanish explorers conquered most of the word.... better cooking than bangers and mash and salted fish (yuck). The roasted chicken can be purchased either as a half, quarter or on sticks with your meal. I'll leave that one up to you but my recommendation is when they ask which one you'd like, your answer should be "Yes" (or "Si", depending). Lastly, the hot sauce is made in house. Put that sh1t on everything. Ok, it's an unnecessary condiment at Montes, but try it anyways. read more

Montes Grocery & Deli - Menu - International Grocery Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I cannot get enough of this place. I don't know what the food is laced with, but it is super addictive. It is probably good that I don't live close by, because I would be broke and 3 times bigger than I already am... and I am already a big guy. We rode by this place on a Slow Roll a couple of years ago and smelled the food, we have been making trips out ever since. It's doesn't matter what you get. The pastelillos are good, the rellenos de papa are delicious and the pinchos will knock your socks off. Seriously, I haven't had anything bad to date. Go, be wowed and thank me later. read more

It's small grocery and deli, but they have best food, you must try the pastelitos and chicken on stick. read more

Montes Grocery & Deli - Chicken on stick - International Grocery Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Delicious food! So clean and an amazing stuff!! We ordered the bag of pork which is flavorful and tasty!! read more

Montes Grocery & Deli - International Grocery Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I've heard so many good things about the pastelitos here, I finally decided to check it out on my lunch break. Montes is a small deli with some amazing Puerto Rican food that is quick to grab on the go. The owner and women servicing me were very friendly and kept the fresh food stocked in the hot case. FYI- it is cash only, but they have an atm. I ordered some chicken and cheese pastelitos for lunch and am more than pleased! They were delicious and inexpensive. The menu is small but done well. My only negative here is that there is no explanation of what Frituras are. Since I don't speak Spanish, I skipped over this section. A description and perhaps a picture to show what the items are would be a good upgrade to their menu to help people like me out! I am curious about the other items, so I know I'll be back soon. Check this place out, you'll be happy you did! read more

Montes Grocery & Deli - Chicken and cheese pastelitos. Delicious! - International Grocery Near Me - Buffalo, New York

It's a small grocery/convenience store with authentic Puerto Rican food. It's a greasy spoon. They don't have a vast menu, but they do what they do well. They have arguably the best pastellitos in town. If you know about, and like, Puerto Rican food, go get some. If you're expecting fancy, sit-down food with healthy options, this ain't the place for you because most of it is deep fried! read more

Montes Grocery & Deli - What you see is what you get: pastellitos, alcapurrias, rellenos, pinchos, arroz con pollo...! - International Grocery Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I stopped there today after tasting the pork my son bought. I bought $3.00 worth of pork, that's right only $3.00 worth and a beef pastelitto, I needed a quick snack before heading to Wal-Mart, that pork was um um good, next week I'm going back to get the steak and beans dinner. Absolutely delicious read more

Best Puerto Rican food. Pastellios, pork, rice with beans, bbq chicken. Inexpensive. Store is very clean. Staff is friendly and kind.

Doesn't look like much but it's a hidden gem! Best pastelitos in town, highly recommended.

WOW!!!! I cannot begin to express my delight with this lovely find!!! I have heard about this place. Piqued my interest because my daughter has been in love with pastelillos for years. Tropical Bakery got her hooked, and then they closed and don't get me started on all that nonsense. She and I have been on a quest to find the best pastelillos this area has to offer. We found it! It's here! Going beyond the obvious the menu that this small store offers up is SPECTACULAR!! Rice and beans...even if you are not a fan this is worth trying. Dinners, well, hubby is loving life right now. Let me get started on customer service. I attempted to call ahead to place an order. My daughter feels uncomfortable ordering because she does not speak Spanish. I called and two lovely ladies that told me to just send her in. They would help. I did. They did. Great outcome. Hooked her up with what we had discussed on the 'phone. Also, because they had no flan -WHICH I AM SO ADDICTED TO- they comped her with a slice of, for lack of a better term, rice, raisin and coconut pie! YES!!! This is so good it has been hidden away. I shall see my new fav place next Wednesday! We can do it all again! read more

Was in the mood for something latino for lunch and hence began my yelp search. I came across Lappa C's comparison of Montes to another business in town which recently opened, and decided to give this quaint little store a chance. I pulled up to the store a bit nervous because the location is really not in a great part of town. Let's just say I tried to make my visit brief. The place is a grocery store which has a hot case on the counter with fried pork, roast chicken, chicken on a stick, and of course delicious-looking fried empanadas. All of the above can be ordered a-la-carte for less than $3 each, though I opted for the pork dinner which comes with meat, dirty rice (rice with beans and peas), and a small salad (shredded lettuce and a slice of tomato on top). The fried chunks of pork were savory and tender with each bite. The rice was perfect and served in a giant sized portion. I ordered chicken on a stick for a friend, which was tender and flavorful (I stole a bite). The meal came out to about $8 - a great price for a delicious home-cooked meal. Overall, I wish buffalo had more places like this for good, quick latino fare. read more

Montes Grocery & Deli - Chicken dinner - International Grocery Near Me - Buffalo, New York

There food is very delicious. All ways on point with flavor and steady on taste and always a great atmosphere. Always say hi , I love there rice and there pork omg, so delicious. And they do not allow bad words in there store witch is awesome. I love them read more

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I love Montes!!! I've been going here for years and it's always been a great experience. Anytime you go im you can find pastilillos, pinchos, rice and beans, etc fresh and ready at awesome prices. read more