Patient Reviews
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"Nice place, well decorated, attended by the owner and assistants. They have remittance shipments to the countries of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean."
"First time in Montes café. Very good food, lemonade🤤 and more good treatment...I'll be back soon🙌"
"Dr Mallikarjun is very nice, knowledgeable and listens to my concerns."
"Nice place, super delicious food, very good customer service"
"I love this and have been coming for Monte's great food even since they were at a previous location. A highlight of my vacation I always look forward to and back on. Saying hi to Monte is always a sweet part of the experience Parking: $3 per hour"
"Excellent place"
"THE MEXICAN FOOD IS AWESOME , PRICES ARE REASONABLE HOWEVER THE GIRL THAT ANSWERS THE PHONE SHE HAS NO KNOWLEDGE OF PRICES OR THE MENU IT'S AGGRAVATING TRYING TO PLACE AN ORDER OVER THE PHONE SHE GIVES ME A MIGRAINE LOL"
"Get the Birria Pizza, so good. Portions and pricing good for Seaside"
"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."
"Food is authentic as advertised. I had the Al pastor and I’d say it was 10/10"
"The place was a old building front and had it not been for the good reviews we would have passed it up, but it was very good food and you should definitely try it out."
"fire food"
"Buy ensebollado steak, it was exquisite"
"Just noticed this place by chance while sitting at bar across the street. Bartender there highly recommend. Had to try it. Awesome fajita chimichanga! And avacdos from Mexico 🎶"
"Delicious, delicious, and delicious! This is the most Authentic Mexican food I've ever eaten! Me and my family came to jersey for vacation and they saw this restaurant and I'm very glad they did. So many different options from breakfast and foods and they still are adding more to the menu! I ate the Nutella Frensh toast with fruit and they served like 4 of them and a Montes Burrito and it was HUGE! Both were an amazing portion for just $20. The coffee also is very good! Everything about this restaurant is authentic and the service is very good as well"
"Great services! We loved it. Spicy Seafood Soup definitely is a MUST when visiting the restaurant."
"Good local Mexican food! I love it. Fast local delivery too"
"We have visited Montes two years in a row on our yearly visit to Seaside Heights and will be back again. Food is fresh and amazing! Absolutely fantastic!"
"Fantastic fresh and authentic food. Excellent food and services always at Montes.. There breakfast is awesome, great lunch and dinner options. Great prices for great food. The food was very fresh and delicious. The service was quick and everyone was very welcoming."
"This place has the basis for potential. It’s not the best, but it is delicious. We will for sure be back to keep trying out different dishes."
"What a wonderful quaint place! The service is excellent and food totally delicious! Very highly recommended!!!!!"
"Really good food"
"Food was authentic and delicious, customer service was great. Will definitely be coming back. I got their steak tacos. My husband got their green salsa enchiladas and he absolutely loved them."
"Simply the most authentic Mexican food I've eaten out at a restaurant in New Jersey. Good portions and great prices. An absolute "must try" when you're in the area!"
"If youre tired of the same food in Seaside Heights, Montes Cafe is definitely a place Id recommend. One of the hidden gems on the island that has authentic food and a great atmosphere. Definitely recommend, great food and service been going here for years now."
"Oh my god!!! We planned to go to Spicys tonight but it was closed. We were in the mood for Mexican and quickly did a google search. I cannot wait to come Back! The food was so flavorful and beyond amazing! After years of eating bland surf taco this was a huggge upgrade. Everyone was so friendly and helpful food was ready on time. So happy"
"Monte’s Café is the best Mexican restaurant in all the Jersey Shore. Their menu is extensive and I could have their tacos for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a night out on the colorful boardwalk. Their Monte’s Special Chicken Fingers w the spicy cherry tomato … BANGIN’. No Doubt!!! Good food, good peoples."
"Good was fresh and absolutely delicious. Service was great. Homemade chips were great. I had a burrito bowl. Vegetarian options: Plenty of vegetarian and non- meat options."
"Omgggggggggg when I tell you I got the taco salad bowl.. I was sooooo amazed.. especially because I don’t really like spicy food I usually get the chicken chimichanga, my fave.. lol but this time I wanted to try something new and it was definitely a new fave, my bf got the steak burrito fantasticccc.. thank you sooo much for the great food.."
"Love this place - beat Mexican I have found within the area. The people that work there are super speedy and very friendly, highly recommend !"
"love place inside good food amazing tacos and the delivery driver is so nice that he gives us free drinks"
"We came here for a very late dinner and the food is definitely Authentic Mexican. The service was great and the flavor was on point. 👶No changing tables or highchair. Kid-friendliness: No high chair or changing tables Good kids menu options"
"Delicious food!!"
"Another great food option to the area. Take out order was great!"
"Quesadillas are delicious and the elote is awesome. 10/10"
"I am not sure if this is authentic Mexican food but it doesn’t even matter because everything is delicious! You can tell they use fresh ingredients and prepare everything the day of. The service is great, fast and friendly. I’ve never had a bad experience here and I have been here multiple times."
"Pretty good food"
"Got some chilaquiles. It was delicious and a massive portion. I couldn't finish mine it was so big! Update: I came back again and this time I got huevos rancheros, and they were INCREDIBLE!!!!! I am definitely coming back to Montes Cafe, and I will be visiting their new location on the boardwalk as well. So far I've only had their breakfast food, but the tacos and burritos look amazing too. Super excited to try them when I have a chance. I'll definitely be returning here!"
"Excellent value! Great tasting food too. Some can be very spicy so ask if you can’t take serious heat"
"Ordering online was super convenient and accurate. Barria tacos were good. I suggest the chimichanga - very cheesy with sour cream and tasty. Pico de Gallo was a good size and chips were crunchy"
"I've never had a bad experience eating the food here. This is, as far as I know, some of the best authentic Mexican food you can get in Ocean County. Vegetarian options: The store has many homemade dishes with fresh vegetables. Kid-friendliness: Niños friendly."
"We order from Montes Cafe once or twice a week. The food is delicious. Large portions. Delivery is fast. All the staff are friendly. Vegetarian options: They always adapt my order to make it vegetarian friendly. I ask for chicken on the side so my husband csn eat it. We love the fijiatia chimichagas!"
"Had the Birria tacos. They are amazing. I added just a dash of salt, their green hot sauce and lime. And then dip, baby! Tender, juicy, flavorful. Ordered a burrito to go, and can’t wait to be hungry again."
"This place has the biggest taco bowls I’ve ever seen !! The food is amazing"
"VERY GOOD ALL AROUND.Portions were nice size,price was decent. FOOD WAS REALLY GOOD.."
"Be hungry... huge portions and very authentic!"
"Incredible food, great fusion of Authentic Mexican with traditional Cafe classics, and they watched my phone and gave it back when I left it. Cannot recommend more!"
"Great cafe! can't believe I have never experienced this gem of a cafe since we are locals in OC all our life. The food we ordered to eat in was just DELICIOUS with very good quality ingredients and prepared lovingly. I ordered fish tacos and as I said just delicious!! My sister in law ordered the steak bowl and enjoyed it very much. it looked very good and with quality ingredients. We were served by a lovely woman and her polite and kind daughter, the father even visit our table once to ask if we needed anything and this family who owns it are so very kind and so very polite. I can't wait to return with my husband. They even had unsweetened iced tea in bottles but was a very good brand. I highly recommend Montes Cafe. Just go trust me."
"delicious and authentic"
"The food is super delicious. Very authentic!"
"Great food and great people."
"omg! had the birria tacos and they were amazing! perfect...the consommé was just right in addition to the limes and salsa verde and all of that! yummm! and the owner was super nice....best Mexican food in the area hands down 💯 thank you"
"Delicious!"
"Good service, very friendly people who served us and above all the food was very good."
"This was my first time there, and it wasn't too bad. I would suggest going online and looking at their menu first before going. Get an idea of what you might want and if you have any questions then ask them when you get there. The menu can be a little extensive and or overwhelming. The staff was very friendly and did their best to help us decide what we wanted to eat. This is authentic Mexican food so don't expect a Taco Bell type flavor. There is no ground beef. All the meats are shredded. I would suggest if you're going to get tacos to get the hard shell as the soft shell was a little raw tasting. Overall the food was very good but I will know what I want next time before I go so I won't feel pressured into making a quick decision."
"Excellent food!! Unfortunately, you have to wait in line to place your order and then they require you to pay a tip even though they have no waitress. We go because we love their food."
"Food takes a long time"
"The salsa is super spicy..all 3 kinds.. everything else was excellent..my favorite dinner restaurant in seaside"
"Food was timely and the people were nice. What else do you need?"
"Dr. Mallikarjun, and her team Amanda, Vanessa, Ariel, Robert, Deb, Melanie and Madison are the best. Thank you for your great service, and thank you for all that you do😊."
"Great experience, efficient and caring crew!"
"Dr Mallikarjun is the best. I have had polyps twice before and a very well known gastro doctor refused to perform another colonoscopy before ten years. Dr Mallikarjun performed the procedure and found six polyps, two which were pre cancerous! She cares about her patients."
"All 3 experiences (so far) have been great. She listens to you, she’s very kind and I feel confident and know I’m in good care."
"Amazing"
"Love my Mexican food 😋 😍 yummy yummy yummy courteous friendly the service excelente food 😋"
"BEST BEANS !!! This place has both exquisite service and excellent food. They have authentic Mexican cuisine as well as breakfast and American foods. The orange hot sauce is super yummy and again the refried beans are the best I’ve ever had. You must try this place :)"
"The best Mexican restaurant in Seaside; we went for dinner and came back for breakfast!"
"Shrimp was cooked to perfection! Definitely recommended."
"Montes Cafe is definitely the best authentic Mexican restaurant you can eat at. We only found out about this place a few months ago and have already dined here a few times. The staff and service is great too, everyone is very friendly and accommodating , and is great about customizing certain dishes too. On our last visit we met the owner, and he was so nice and said we were familiar guests and said he was so happy to have us! . Their Chalupa and Cactus Tacos are the best, highly recommend!!"
"Great clean colorful place. Good real Mexican food, byob, and great service."
"Best place good food"
"Great place to eat! Loved all the food and the elote loco. Friendly staff and family owned. Would come here again."
"Phenomenal Mexican food made with love!"
"Since it was a Tuesday night we had to have Tacos. We are so glad we found Montes Cafe online. It is a small family owned restaurant that has a wonderful Mexican atmosphere. The owner greeted us and even took our order. I had the beef tacos with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream and a green hot sauce, it was exactly what I was looking for on a Taco Tuesday NIght for dinner. The shells are homemade and delicious and just the right amount of food. Reasonably priced for. a shore town resturant. And as all restaurants are doing nowadays, if you pay cash you pay less. Highly recommend it if you are looking for some good Mexican food while down in the Seaside Heights area."
"A good meal 😋"
"Amazing food !!! Great prices and amazing family who run it!! A must"
"Great food and good desserts"
"Always on the hunt for authentic tacos and this place is definitely it!!! So delicious, you won't regret it. I would have gone there every day of my vacation, but sadly we found it on our last night there. Next time, will be back for sure!"
"Authentic Mexican food that is consistently delicious. The chorizo & potato tacos here are some of the best things I've ever eaten. Everyone here is super friendly. As their sign says, this is not fast food - prepare to wait or call in your order ahead of time."
"The potato and chorizo tacos are out of this world. We ended up eating here 3 times in a week! As their sign says, "we are not a fast food restaurant, good food takes time", but it's well worth it."
"Very good"
"This is a really good spot if you want to enjoy a nice meal, just a couple of blocks away from the boardwalk, enjoy your meal and then go back to enjoy the boardwalk, strongly recommend the traditional beef taco. Will be back for more 👏👏👏"
"Very very good. Food was outstanding and service was wonderful. Will definitely be back."
"Great authentic food."
"Always a hit. Great food no matter what I order!"
"Food was excellent and the service was wonderful. Lovely atmosphere. We will definitely be back this summer."
"The food is fresh and delicious. We will be back."
"Every city I visit I like to try their taco spots. I’m also a bit of a stickler for authenticity, I don’t like super overly Americanized versions of the food. This place is where you want to get tacos from in Seaside. My wife and I went for dinner and ordered their Bistec (steak) tacos and an order of rice and refried beans. The food came out within 5-10 minutes and was hot and fresh. They slightly fry the tortilla which gives an awesome crispiness vs unfried/toasted. Bottom line if you want fantastic authentic tacos, grab them from Montes. I’ll be back more than a few times before I leave. 10/10"
"So amazing! Best elote in the world!!! Very clean & friendly. Authentic Mexican cuisine! Barria tacos are a must!"
"Great authentic Mexican restaurant."
"Food was on point. Authentic Mexican.."
"Had a good breakfast sandwich"
"There is a lot of different items to choose from and everytime my husband and I go there we get different things and they are ALWAYS good!"
"Yummy food Kid-friendliness: Kids eat here"
"They did their thing .."
"Good 👍"
"Tasty food and very friendly people who serve 👌"
"All 3 experiences (so far) have been great. She listens to you, she’s very kind and I feel confident and know I’m in good care."
"Great food and alot of it."
"Excellent food"
"Excellent food and good food for the Mexican food, the service is very good"
"Great food. Wait staff excellent"
"Authentic mexican food. Very curious staff. Made us feel like we were still in NC."
"For breakfast, lunch or dinner, I've never been disappointed."
"Awesome Mexican food. Super friendly staff"
"Delicious Mexican Recipes. The staff very friends."
"Amazing food. Great Mole and traditional Mexican dishes. Only complaint is the chips weren't great."
"Amazing delicious food. One of the Best Mexican food spots in jersey shore. I literally ordered a week straight from them one time when I first moved into my new spot because they were that good. Delicious! I’m Mexican myself and I can tell you that this place right here makes authentic food. Order now. You won’t regret it. Also, the staff are awesome!"
"Excellent food and staff as well! I always love to come here because the food tastes like a dish from grandma's kitchen. The only complaint is I couldn't finish my dish. Rated 10+ for our family."
"One of the best spots in Seaside Heights. Super friendly, good prices. Try the Chilaquiles!"
"Best churros ever!"
"Very Delicious.. authentic Mexican food.... ps Try the Aquas Fresca. (Fresh water)... 👍👍👍👍👍👍🌮🌮🌮🌮"
"Great tacos. So happy to have found a great Mexican restaurant in the area and reasonable prices!"
"Delicious Mexican food"
"Great foos"
"One of my favorite places to get a good western omelet on seaside heights off season also my wife loves montes wings. I enjoy the challenge cheese steak it has mozzarella sticks and chicken fingers and onion rings in It with fries. They are also very fast and for desert I like the churro and dipping sauce"
"Food was fantastic as was the service."
"Great authentic food"
"Excellent food great prices and if you are a new to the cuisine they will talk you through placing an order! I have food sensitivities and they have been very accommodating with substitutions when needed!"
"The food is very delicious, the waitress is super friendly, I recommend it 🤗"
"Good place"
"Great food, quick delivery!"
"You will never have a meal that isn’t fantastic and the service is always great!"
"Has to be one of the best restaurant near seaside it was close to the games and beach and had one of the best tacos de lengua and pollo the enchiladas were good too! me and my family enjoyed it very much will come again when I go back!"
"Very nice portions and wonderful service. Best place to eat."
"Really tasty and friendly staff too"
"Great food!"
"The best"
"Birria tacos were some of the best I've had ! The consume has good flavor, not just beef stock with cilantro like some places. My friend had the Seafood soup and loved it. Thanks for the great food while we were away from home !!"
"Very good Mexican food was really juicing over the SHRIMP Tacos. Will definitely be back again."
"Really liked the food I got from here I can’t wait to try other things on the menu and great portions!"
"Another favorite choice of mine. I HIGHLY recommend them and everything on the menu"
"Great authentic food served by friendly staff. No adult beverages but BYO more than makes up for it! Highly recommended!!!"
"Cozy spot with a wide selection 👌"
"I had pork chops with green sauce. Green sauce was fantastic, but I have had better pork chops My son ordered a burrito with beef. He received a burrito with chicken. He thought it was excellent, but that could have been a major problem for someone with a chicken allergy. By the time you bite into it, it's too late."
"Good food great service"
"It took us a hour and 44 minutes to get to this restaurant, the owner was present & attentive , the food was great the service was excellent, great prices quality food and this isn’t just a Mexican spot they have all types of food cheesesteaks ect , the woman who brought our food was a sweetheart thank you guys so much for your hospitality, your employees at this establishment are great hosts , we will be back in two weeks ❤️💙 our new get away spot 💕 thank you !!!!"
"Very good food"
"Loved their food! Very fresh tasting. Friendly staff also."
"Amazing!"
"great new location same legendary chow. hungry for Mexican in seaside? well montes is the place for the best& not bust the bank(like places I won't name on the boardwalk)."
"The place is great loved everything about it food is awsome and i am definitely going again with my wife ....thank u guys for such good food"
"Great place!"
"I truly loved their food. I placed the order just when COVID started. Absolutely enjoyed and portions we're so big that I had food for few days.Also Thanks for going out of your way to come to me. And they were fast and so polite, especially in a stressful time.Thanks again Deb.👍🏼👌✌"
"Authentic and nice. Clean"
"We could not find any place open until we found Montes. Had a fabulous heuvo rancheros. Probably be back tomorrow"
"I have been coming to Seaside in the summer my entire life. My family orders from other Mexican "inspired" restaurants in the area and for years I have been disappointed with their food. Monte's is a blessing. The moment I stepped foot inside to pick up my food I could tell this place was authentic. The food followed through. My tinga tostadas were one of my favorite meals I have eaten in months. They were absolutely up to the highest quality bar I have for comparison. The quesadillas were also outstanding. The veggie was delicious, though my uncle complained that the shrimp one did not have enough shrimp in it. The tacos all had good tortillas. The carnitas tasted good, it had a full flavor to it. The chicken in the tacos was dry, but the provided sauces were good. You can tell the chips are made in-house. They were very good. The guac was smoother than I expected. My family wanted empanadas. They were fine, but I didn't expect anything special on that front from a Mexican place. On the whole this was not the best Mexican food I have ever eaten, but it so far surpasses its competition and does certain things such as the tostadas, quesadillas, and chips well enough that I am giving it 5 stars. I am ashamed it took me this long to discover Monte's in Seaside."
"Great food. Nice atmosphere"
"Great food, super friendly owner and attentive staff"
"Massive menu for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Very fairly priced. Tacos Al pastor were seasoned perfectly but a tad dry. Guacamole side was a but small, but tasty. Staff were friendly and attentive. Will definitely return!"
"The food is delicious!!"
"We love this place. We just moved to seaside about 2 month ago and wanted a new authentic mexican place to dine at. We tried everything in the area. This place by far was the best. We always eat in or carry out but were taking a menu home now we know they also deliver. I love this place. Im such a picky eater tooo. The chicke burrito is my favorite."
"Tacos and chimichanga are great. The staff was friendly. I'll definitely be back."
"Very delicious everything very good food"
"Shrimp tacos were a serious happy hit! Plus the owners were very warm. Looking forward to trying more items!!"
"Well the food is good"
"Good tacos and close to where we are staying"
"Minutes Cafe is a down home place where anybody can come and get some of the most authentic Mexican Food. Always prepared fresh so there obviously is some waiting involved, however when we went there it was well worth it. God Bless Montes during this pandemic and thank you for all ypur family has done for the Seaside Community!"
"Super delicious and affordable food. It’s authentic as it gets. Tastes just like food I’ve had in Mexico! Highly recommend this cute little place!"
"The food is very delicious, I loved it."
"Authentic Mexican food made fresh. Owner is super cool."
"Good Mexican BYO"
"It's a quaint little Mexican restaurant but they serve regular diner food too. The man who runs it is very friendly."
"I Hate when you go somewhere & order something & its so good but than you go back next time and its not as good And Monte's is NOT like that at all, every time i go it's so good and made the same way. Totally love it. I will forever be a customer for the chicken quesadillas. For 10$ youre Full and the food was fresh. you cant beat that."
"Great authentic Mexican food...."
"Had a samplings of several items last night. The pork tacos were good... As was the homemade chips, salad, salsas, etc. But surprisingly the fajita cheese steak was star of the show. They were overwhelmed but the owner took the time out to make things perfect. Will be back sometime for breakfast!"
"Great food. Great prices. A shore surprise. Highly recommended!"
"Food is so good! Got the chicken enchiladas verde sauce. Will be ordering from here again. Thanks!"
"We had a lovely meal here. You must get the empanadas. It's also worth ordering a hot beverage just so you can drink out of their adorable mugs."
"Delicious and delicious!!! Great place to enjoy the best food in Seaside!!!"
"A great find! My family will definitely return. Montes Cafe is one of the best restaurants in Seaside. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. This was our first time here but certainly not our last. If you are in or around Seaside this place is the place to go."
"Five stars - highest rating."
"Mexican omelets are good here."
"Good coffee"
"I've been in SSH for a few years now, and I am so happy Montes is here! I've had a breakfast sandwich from here and recently a chimichanga. I've loved both. They are also friendly and accommodating. I went in for a lunch pick up and the wait was not terrible, especially since I know they made it fresh. Then I forgot my soda, which I had paid for, and they delivered it super quick! Thank you Montes Cafe! I look forward to enjoying your food again."
"My family went here for breakfast. Get the home fries! They were absolutely delicious."
"Great home made food! Very authentic."
"Really delicious food."
"Most authentic food i've had in the area. Had the sopes and they were fantastic. Nailed the salsa verde too, def would go back here!"
"Really good tacos. Went for their 0.99¢ Taco Tuesday special. Basically chicken tacos on corn tortilla with cilantro and onions."
"Good to go."
"Great authentic Mexican food and amazing breakfasts! Huge portions and great prices! Will be a regular stop every time we visit the area :)"
"This place is a gem on the island... authentic Mexican food exactly what you'd get in Mexico itself. The owner is super friendly and accommodating, and hails from Pueblo. Huge portions but healthy and homemade. Price is right too. There are food specials on Mondays and Tuesdays at a discount. Best house made tortilla chips... skip the pizza parlors and eat here!"
"Great food, quantity and prices"
"Great Mexican food in the least expected place. Everything felt and tasted authentic. Really delicious. Definitely a hidden local gem in an overly touristy town."
"I've been here multiple times and the food is always excellent. The best chorizo tacos I've ever had. Don't hesitate to try them."
"Good Mexican food"
"Quaint little place great food reasonably priced"
"Homestyle mexican food. Good and well seasoned, better than the other boardwalk Mexican offerings."
"Everything is good. Cant go wrong w the choice"
"Good food!"
"First time I have tried this place and wow the tacos were excellent. Had been going to Surf Taco previously and was never impressed as the food was bland. Ordered bistec/steak and beef crunchy tacos, home made guacamole and churros (crispy and full of cinnamon sugar) and everything was great. Portions were full with all necessary sides. Wife had chicken tacos and loved and we tried fajitas all very good. Want to try ices in case but too full. Definitely try!!"
"Amazing breakfast!! Love this place keep up the good work guys!"