We were in this area for a medical appointment and were starved. It was between lunch and dinner and I had a craving for Mexican style food. We are not big on Mexican food and I cannot recall the last time actually going to a restaurant and ordering it. While driving through the specific neighborhood of WPB where we found ourselves I saw many businesses which appeared to cater to Spanish speaking clients. Their signage was the big giveaway. Passed a few Mexican foodies. Googled and yelped them. And Montezuma appeared to be the winner. Well let me tell you - go there. Now. It was incredibly authentic. Good portion size huge. Each dish was prepared to perfection. Served hot. Tasty. Beers were icy cold and $4.50 each. Kure server was Gume. She spoke Spanish only. And very very very very fast. My husband is Spanish speaking by birth, and he had difficulty understanding her. He asked her to slow down (in Spanish), explaining he knew the language but couldn't understand her. She reluctantly slowed down. And was now speaking just very very fast. We had chips and salsa. The salsa was incredibly tasty. And a huge portion of just cooked chips. Get it! $3.50. I had camarones Mexican style $15.50 and would order again in a heartbeat. Husband had pollo asado $13.00 and he devoured it. Ordered a side of platanos Fritos. Get them. Get two portions. Maybe three. You'll fall in love. Ended with flan which we took home and enjoyed so much. Total check was $76 with tip already added. Would I return. Hard YES. Do I suggest you go there NOW. YES And check out their "gift area". Stuff and I mean stuff made by locals. read more

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I've been coming to Montezuma my entire life and realized I've never written a review about this absolute neighborhood staple. It's a family owned local spot that if you know, you know. The food is delicious, the people who work here are so kind and caring and give great service. Every time I come home to visit my first stop from the airport is montezuma for the torta de pollo. Also don't forget to get a jar of their pickled peppers and carrots, they are to die for. Love yall!! read more

We love this family owned restaurant! Delicious tacos and our favorite hot sauce in town!

We came after a wonderful trip to the zoo and had the worst experience. Food is terrible quality, meats tasted awful. No slow cooked meats and we waited an hr and a half to eat. Do not be fooled by reviews this place is terrible. Margarita was fresh squeezed with way too much sugar and no tequila. This place was shockingly bad. read more

I was driving down Dixie one day and stumbled upon this gem. I had one of their lunch specials with my daughter and have been back 3 more times since. It's such a great spot with delicious, authentic food and wonderful staff. read more

Ever disappointed with the food, service and ambiance with Montezuma's. If you haven't tried it you're missing out ! read more

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The restaurant it self is so beautiful. There are so many objects that one could buy. personally, my favorite thing to have is the tamales. It is quite literally the only place I ever go to have some tamale I prefer the pork, but the chicken is also amazing. if you're ever interested in searching for some authentic Mexican food, this is the right place to go. read more

We had a group of 16 of our closest friends for dinner there on Friday night. Nichole was our server and she took care of every one of us. And everybody got the right meal and the right check. read more

The tacos here were disappointing, at best. There are too many great restaurants in the area to settle on this one.

Tried this little spot while we were in town after reading other reviews. It was right down the street from our Air b&B. My husband wasn't crazy about his chicken mold but I'm typically more of the mold fan than he is. I thought it was good just a bit on the sweet side. I had another chicken dish with a cheese enchilada and ate every bite. We didn't have a menu when we called and the gal was so friendly and walked us through what to order. A great deal too! read more

The food is great! I love the tosatadas and the prices are great too. The carne asada is delicious

Oh my goodness...you can't beat a yummy Mexican dish. And for the price, it was sooooo big. Great little spot. Love finding these little hidden gems. read more

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Stopped in unplanned on a drive-by. Everything was fresh and delicious, great service too. Will return for sure.

This is my ultimate taco spot in west palm beach. Unmatched .... the steak tacos are life .. the plates are hefty and every plate comes with a side of cilantro, onion, guac and salsa .. wow!! I always ask for a side of cheese it's the best cheese I've ever had. The horchata is sooooooo good soooo goood but make sure to ask when it was made i will only drink it if it's made the same day i don't like how it feels greasy if it sits for longer than a day ........ the ladies that work there are really really like perfectionists so it makes me so happy when i have never gotten the wrong order or even lack luster... best tacos of west palm beach read more

After reading numerous positive reviews and wanting to eat Mexican food for lunch, I took a quick break to Montezuma's and ended up being disappointed. The place seemed clean and small but as I entered the temperature was HOT HOT, not sure but either the A/C was broken or the business owners did not want to use electricity. Who knows... just that alone was tough to handle... but as I heard so many brag about the food and all I still placed an order for take out. The wait was for 15-20 mins, reasonable IF the food was superb quality but it was NOT. The food was not horrible, but I must say it was not as good as I read in these reviews either. I definitely have eaten better Mexican food elsewhere and this was average quality. I ordered from the lunch menu and had the beef tacos, the flavor was very basic, nothing to scream about and my colleague ordered a plate, which cost double what I paid for and when we compared the two orders the ingredients were just about the same, only difference was addition of fried onions and a larger (normal) size piece of meat. Again, it was nothing special. I've added pictures of our meals for you all to see the real deal!! read more

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The food is inconsistent at best. The first time I dined there, I ordered a crispy taco meal. It was made only with the meat and the crispy shell even though I requested it all the way. I asked about the lettuce, tomatoes. The server looked hesitantly brought them out so that I could apply them to the shell. I never thought that I'd had to ask for the additional taco vegetables/cheese in any Mexican/tex-mex restaurant. The taco meat was nicely seasoned, however. I gave them another chance because maybe they were having a bad day. The second and third times were considerably better. My server was a friendly female college student. The food was quite tasty. The taco was nicely stuffed with meat, veggies, cheese... The enchilada was perfecto. I thought that I found a great new Mexican paradise. The final time that I dined, it was like déjà vous of the first time. My server was an older lady. The only thing present in my crispy taco was a scant amount of meat. I was abruptly informed that ONLY meat was available in their tacos. I offered to pay extra for the cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes. She would hear nothing of it. Oh well, I could have stayed at home and made Old El Paso. I could have then applied my own veggies. Bottom line, when you go there, it appears to be the luck of the draw regarding who your cook, server/staff are. When I dine out I don't want to play Russian Roulette regarding whether or not I enjoy a tasty meal and a good time. However, I will give this establishment 2 stars because of the friendly college student. Good luck in school. read more

Stopped in today for a bite of lunch. They have a lunch special for $5.75. I decided to have a combo with chicken enchilada and a pork tamale. I also ordered a Taco Al Pastor. All three were really good, and the beans/rice were also really good. All the food is homemade, it didn't come out super quick which was nice actually because it wasn't just sitting around, they actually made everything to order. Homemade hot sauce was also brought to the table, which was spicy and really good. One minor thing was I didn't get chips and salsa when I arrived, not sure if that's extra or just not done for lunch. I'll see if dinner is different. The place itself is not much to write about. It definitely needs updating, but seemed fairly clean at least. The waitress was very nice and helpful. I will definitely check it out again, and bring the family along next time. read more

On Tue November 14th, 2017 My Fiancé and I were in the mood for Mexican food so we went to Montezumas Restaurant in West Palm Beach, FL after reading that it has a 3.5 rating. I do not write many reviews, but this review is absolutely necessary. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food then this is not the restaurant for you. What an horrible experience. The waitress was waiting on 6 tables and was the cashier too. She had no help. I ordered guacamole with my appetizer and meal, but never got it. What Mexican Restaurant does not have guacamole? The waitress just kept lying to me and saying that it was on its way and the kitchen was busy. Even after receiving the check at the end, the waitress was still telling me lies that the guacamole was on its way. The guacamole never came, but I was charged for it. Both the food and service were very poor. Save yourself the aggravation and take your business somewhere you will have a pleasant dining experience and actually get what you pay for. read more

THE BEST HIDDEN GEM! I recommend the tostadas. The pollo mole was probably the best meal I've had in a long time. It was delicious! The tres leches for dessert is a must. This place was so good that my family and I went two nights in a row while in town! read more

Great easy Mexican! We pick up from here. It always tastes fresh and delicious and not greasy. Great tacos, burritos and salsa. If you don't like mushrooms, you need to tell them to hold them on the burritos. read more

Authentic!!! Agree we older posts, don't judge a book by its cover!! All the food is made fresh! The people are so nice too!! We had 4 different types of tacos, fajita salad, an order of guacamole, and a tamale. All for $22!! My only critique would be there was too much cilantro in the guacamole. Totally a hidden gem!!! If your looking for real Mexican cooked with all fresh ingredients, this is the place to go!! read more

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Food is fresh! Tasty! Service is great! Price is very reasonable. I had a veggie enchilada. It was so good!

Very attentive service. I ordered fajitas and they were delicious but too much chicken to finish. My friend had a lunch special which looked good and were a great price. The chips with the chips and salsa looked like they were not cooked at a high enough temp. A little greasy looking read more

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Best Mexican I have had so far! They make home made tortillas in the morning. Very cute mom and pop restaurant where they only use fresh ingredients. Make sure to try the gorditas as an app! read more

This place is incredibly close to us but I have to admit the name and the vague strip mall aesthetic didn't appeal to us for a while. I mean. Don't we always worry about a bad after result of eating Mexican? (one of my favorite types of cuisine regardless) I had went there about a year ago and ordered take out tacos and was happy enough with them but not inspired to stop driving or biking further to Lupitas. Lately there have been some enthusiastic reviews on yelp so I asked my mr to have lunch with me there and we're glad we did. Two entrees that included rice and beans and 4 cold negro modelos we're cheerfully served to us for just over $30. Score! I selected chicken chimichangas mainly b/c it was served with guacamole and I wanted to try theirs. Another reviewer mentioned it had a ton of cilantro and it's true but I enjoyed it AND it was fresh. One thing that can ruin my Mexican meal is guac made with old produce. Ya know when the tomato in it is straight up past it's prime?! Dude got enchiladas and I had a bie of the steak one. Tasty! Another fave thing was the waitress immediately brings warm chips and salsa. Love! read more

I love this restaurant! My favorite is the chili rellenos... it is so amazing ..the delicious homemade sauce and bold, fresh flavors bring back great memories of vacations in Mexico. My friend always orders the taco salad and raves about it. When I'm feeling a little under the weather I head over there for their chicken soup....cured by the time I finish the bowl!!!! Plus, the owner is so kind and accommodating and the prices quite reasonable...try it if you love authentic Mexican dishes. read more

It looks like a hole in the wall but the food...OMG! Delicious!!!! Its authentic mexican food and delicious. Its owned by a family and they still cook to order. Try these folks out...not expensive and great food and atmosphere. I was excited to see they have two machines to clean the air. Very quaint read more

Authentic family style Mexican food. Carnitas were outstanding. Salsa was fresh with onions, peppers and cilantro. I'll be back soon

Do not judge a book by it's cover! A lesson learned when I decided to take the familia to Mexican before we headed out of the West Palm area and back home to D.C. Being the first "yelper" to "yelp" about Montezuma, I had to rely on sometimes unreliable and unverifiable reports from google. So, here is a quick shout-out to the "googlers" who pointed me in the right direction. As we were heading away from Palm Beach International (PBI), I noticed the environs changing from business hotels and car rental depots to heavy industrial. The type of heavy industrial in which you can get your car dropped about 20 inches and have those crazy flames you always wanted for your car, added to the sides. So, as usually hard on the outside, but weak and meek softie on the inside me had a moment of hesitance before heading into this true "Mexican Cantina" Thank goodness I summoned all the Scottish 'William Wallace" in me I could find and decided to go in. Here is the rest of the story: Ambiance: Typical mom and pop restaurant. Kept clean and too the point. Service: Super sweet server who is happy to help her family owned business. Food: AMAZING! Best Mole ever... An amazing burrito that can get even the biggest Chipotle find to possibly change their mind about Chipotle. The burrito was with carnitas. We ordered a little taco for my son and the chicken was awesome. The portions were big not only for the food, but the drinks as well. Try the Tamarindo and the Horchata. Where else can you feed three people with refreshing drinks and great food for less than $25. read more

WOW! Honestly, their sign says it all, the best mexican food in town. Charming atmosphere, friendly family, fresh and delicious. Fresh roasted salsa, fresh shrimp mojo de ajo, fresh enchiladas with homemade corn tortillas and chunky salsa roja, excellent mole. Did i say fresh? Abuela in the kitchen and Adelinda serving. Finally, someplace worth eating in the neighborhood! Oh and plates from $8-$15. Thank you!!! read more

Favorite Mexican place in town. Their enchiladas with red sauce are delicious. The customer service is always attentive and quick. I feel like I am eating an authentic meal when I come here. Highly recommend. read more

MOntezuma's is BACK!!! After a long hiatus we finally gave our old favorite Mexican place another try. THANK GOODNESS WE DID!! If you asked me a few years ago, I would of given it a 2.They seemed to have fixed a grease problem that drove us away years ago. they also started putting frozen veggies in place of most meat. So glad they returned to the right formula. I had my usual Steak Taco Salad and it was fab! Unlike most place that give you a greasy bowl of wet lettuce and oily faux cheddar cheese, Montezuma's give you 3 double shelled crunchy tacos that are stuffed to the max. Beans, lots of steak, lettuce, QUESO FRESCO and plenty of pico, guac and sour cream on the side. Plus, the chips and salsa were ON POINT again. not too watery w fresh diced veggies. Ask for some salsa verde. My husband had the steak torte and shrimp cocktail. Everything tasted great and was prepared perfectly. The service was attentive and the whole bill for the 2 of us (including beers) was around $40!!!! I do wish they would turn off the television and play music instead. It seems they have it on for the kids but when dinner crowd comes in they should 86 the TV and crank up their favorite Mexican music. Keep it up Montezuma's!!! read more

Another visit and another 5 star rating. The food is so fresh and homemade. We enjoyed the bean quesadillas, some tacos, and the chicken soup. The service was excellent. We can not wait to return. If you are looking for fresh, delicious Mexican food; run to this place! read more

Cute little place, excellent service as well. But my lunch special burrito (5.95) was bland, and small. There wasn't much cheese inside, or steak. It was a bit disappointing. Will maybe come back and try an entree next time. read more

I've always been such a fan of this place but I went today for the first time in a long time and was not nearly as impressed. They were out of chips (out of chips?!) and the chips and salsa here have always been such a delightful part of the meal. I ordered iced tea that was totally undrinkable- which maybe I should have foreseen as I don't think the Mexican culture is known for their sweet tea. It literally tasted like dirt though. The worst part however was the service, we were the only table in there and drink refills were hard to come by, the food took 40 minutes, and getting the check was a hassle. The only reason it didn't get 1 star was because my quesadilla wasn't bad. It wasn't as good as I remembered, but it definitely wasn't bad. Maybe they've changed owners recently but this isn't what I remembered. read more

i got the shits after i ate their foot. i was like crapping for three days ! had to flush the toilet three times the first five times !

Best authentic style Mexican around, & the make juices that are amazing!!! The lime aid was so good. Burrito was huge! its no the nicest looking place, but the food is so good. read more

This is the BEST Mexican food, not only in WPB, but anywhere! It is located in a small strip mall, but don't let the outside fool you. The owners have been there 19 years and it's all family run and cooked. The food is AUTHENTIC and fresh. Delicious in a way I have never experienced with Mexican food. The gorditas are amazing and the margaritas don't taste like a typical nasty mix found at most Mexican restaurants. AND it was only $3!!! GO THERE!! You will not be disappointed. read more

If you are looking for authentic homemade Mexican food this is your place. Addi is a sweetheart and catered to our every need. Get the enchiladas with green sauce! read more

This place has gone downhill heavily since I began coming a few years ago. They have lost a lifetime customer for good after my last 3 visits... For one, the service is always bad and the only server who seems to work asks what you would like to order the second she hands you a menu. It seems like they're just trying to rush you in and out... Secondly they charge $2.50 for a miniscule amount of chips and salsa. They only started this new pricing on your first chips and salsa since they've gotten so slow (I wonder why...) Three, their meat is always dry and lacking in flavor. And they overcharge on a watered down margarita. Everything about this place is bad now, I tried giving it a shot multiple times now but it hasn't worked. Its a waste of money and needs desperate help. They used to be the best in town, now they're the town's Mexican restaraunt joke. read more