The menu
Made from scratch, made to order. Take out, dine in, BYOB. Order online for pickup or delivery.
Prices shown are for dining in and for ordering direct from us. Prices on third-party delivery apps are set by those apps and may differ.
Birria, every way we make it
Our signature, slow-cooked and served across the menu: tacos with ramen, quesabirria, burrito, chimichanga and more.
Birria Nachos$16.95
Birria w/ Ramen (Noodle Maruchan)$19.00
Birria / Beef$17.00
Quesabirria$18.95
Quesabirria$16.95
Birria Burrito$16.95
Birria Chimichanga$16.95
The full menu
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Appetizers
13 items
Pico de Gallo & Chips$8.95
Guacamole & Chips$10.95
Chips & Salsa$4.95
Nachos Deluxe (Chicken or Steak)$14.95
Cheese, tomato, lettuce & jalapeños
Fries$4.95
Cheese Fries$6.95
Butterfly Fries$7.95
Chicken Fingers (5)$8.95
BBQ or Buffalo Wings$12.95
Montes Special Chicken Wings$15.95
Served with hot cherry pepper sauce
Birria NachosBirria$16.95
Beef, cilantro & onions
Street Corn$5.95
Elotes Lokos$6.95
Beverages
11 items
Jarritos$3.00
Bottled Water$3.00
Coffee or Tea$3.00
Bottled Soda$3.50
Yoo-Hoo$3.50
Juice$3.50
Milk$3.50
Chocolate Milk$3.50
Hot Chocolate$3.50
Aguas Frescas$4.00
Large $7.00
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade$4.00
Large $7.00
Fountain Drinks
6 items
Coke$3.50
Diet Coke$3.50
Sprite$3.50
Root Beer$3.50
Fanta$3.50
Fuze Iced Tea$3.50
Desserts
6 items
Flan / Caramel Custard$6.95
Tiramisu$6.95
Fried Plantains$6.95
Churros (3)$9.95
Mangonadas$7.95
3 Leches Cake$7.95
Authentic Tacos
14 items
Campesinos$14.00
Steak with jalapeños & onions. 3 tacos per order, topped with cilantro & onions
Pollo / Chicken$13.00
3 tacos per order, topped with cilantro & onions
De Pierna$14.00
Slow cooked pork with chipotle. 3 tacos per order, topped with cilantro & onions
Carnitas$13.00
Slow cooked pork. 3 tacos per order, topped with cilantro & onions
Bistec / Steak$13.00
3 tacos per order, topped with cilantro & onions
Al Pastor$14.00
Marinated pork with pineapple. 3 tacos per order, topped with cilantro & onions
Carne Enchilada$13.00
Marinated pork. 3 tacos per order, topped with cilantro & onions
Chorizo con Papas$15.00
Mexican spicy sausage with potatoes. 3 tacos per order, topped with cilantro & onions
Suadero$15.00
Beef brisket. 3 tacos per order, topped with cilantro & onions
Fish or Shrimp$16.00
Topped with lettuce, chipotle mayo & pico de gallo. 3 tacos per order
Lengua / Beef Tongue$15.00
3 tacos per order, topped with cilantro & onions
Placeros$17.00
Breaded chicken with rice, potato & jalapeño. 3 tacos per order, topped with cilantro & onions
Veggie$14.00
3 tacos per order, topped with cilantro & onions
Birria w/ Ramen (Noodle Maruchan)Birria$19.00
3 tacos per order, topped with cilantro & onions
Taco Sides
3 items
Side de Nopales$4.50
Side de Cebolla$4.50
Cambray$4.50
Hard or Soft Shell Tacos
6 items
Beef Taco$13.00
3 tacos per order, topped with lettuce, tomato, Monterey cheese & sour cream
Chorizo Taco$14.00
3 tacos per order, topped with lettuce, tomato, Monterey cheese & sour cream
Steak Taco$13.00
3 tacos per order, topped with lettuce, tomato, Monterey cheese & sour cream
Chicken Taco$13.00
3 tacos per order, topped with lettuce, tomato, Monterey cheese & sour cream
Rancheros$17.00
Steak, jalapeños, onions, cactus & cheese. 3 tacos per order
Birria / BeefBirria$17.00
3 tacos per order
Authentic Quesadillas
2 items
Tinga$16.95
Shredded chicken with chipotle & onions. 2 handmade corn tortillas filled with cheese, lettuce & sour cream
QuesabirriaBirria$18.95
Beef, cilantro & onions. 2 handmade corn tortillas filled with cheese, lettuce & sour cream
Flour Tortilla Quesadillas
8 items
Chicken or Steak$14.95
Peppers, onions & Monterey Jack cheese
QuesabirriaBirria$16.95
Beef, cilantro & onions
Huitlacoche / Corn Smut$16.95
Chorizo$18.95
Champiñones / Mushrooms$16.95
Flor de Calabaza / Pumpkin Flower$16.95
Veggie$16.95
Camarones / Shrimps$18.95
Huaraches
1 item
Huarache (Chicken or Steak)$16.95
Oval handmade tortilla filled with refried beans, topped with red or green sauce, onions, sour cream & cheese
Picaditas
1 item
Picadita (Chicken or Steak) - 3 per order$16.95
Oval handmade tortillas topped with red or green salsa, sour cream, onions & cheese
Sopes
1 item
Sope (Chicken or Steak) - 2 per order$14.95
Handmade tortilla layered with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese & sour cream
Cemitas Mexican Bread
6 items
Milanesa de Pollo / Chicken Milanese$14.95
Refried beans, avocado, cheese, mayo, papalo, tomato, onions & jalapeño or chipotle
Milanesa de Res / Beef Milanese$14.95
Refried beans, avocado, cheese, mayo, papalo, tomato, onions & jalapeño or chipotle
Milanesa de Puerco / Pork Milanese$14.95
Refried beans, avocado, cheese, mayo, papalo, tomato, onions & jalapeño or chipotle
Hawaiian$16.95
Breaded chicken, bacon, ham & pineapple. Refried beans, avocado, cheese, mayo, papalo, tomato, onions & jalapeño or chipotle
Cubana$14.95
Breaded chicken, egg, ham & hotdog. Refried beans, avocado, cheese, mayo, papalo, tomato, onions & jalapeño or chipotle
Carne Enchilada$12.95
Marinated pork. Refried beans, avocado, cheese, mayo, papalo, tomato, onions & jalapeño or chipotle
Tortas
7 items
Milanesa de Pollo / Chicken Milanese$12.95
Refried beans, avocado, cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions & jalapeño or chipotle
Tinga$12.95
Shredded chicken with chipotle & onions. Refried beans, avocado, cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions & jalapeño or chipotle
Milanesa de Res / Beef Milanese$12.95
Refried beans, avocado, cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions & jalapeño or chipotle
Milanesa de Puerco / Pork Milanese$12.95
Refried beans, avocado, cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions & jalapeño or chipotle
Hawaiana$14.95
Breaded chicken, bacon, ham & pineapple. Refried beans, avocado, cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions & jalapeño or chipotle
Cubana$14.95
Breaded chicken, egg, ham & hotdog. Refried beans, avocado, cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions & jalapeño or chipotle
Carne Enchilada$12.95
Marinated pork. Refried beans, avocado, cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onions & jalapeño or chipotle
Tostadas
1 item
Tinga (3)$14.95
Shredded chicken with onions & chipotle, topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese & sour cream
Chalupas
1 item
Chalupas (6 with Chicken)$15.95
Fried soft tortilla with onions, cheese & red or green salsa
Burritos
6 items
Chicken Burrito$14.95
Served on a 12-inch flour tortilla with refried beans, rice & cheese
Steak Burrito$14.95
Served on a 12-inch flour tortilla with refried beans, rice & cheese
Veggie Burrito$14.95
Served on a 12-inch flour tortilla with refried beans, rice & cheese
Chorizo Burrito$17.95
Served on a 12-inch flour tortilla with refried beans, rice & cheese
Shrimp Burrito$17.95
Served on a 12-inch flour tortilla with refried beans, rice & cheese
Birria BurritoBirria$16.95
Beef, cilantro & onions. Served on a 12-inch flour tortilla with refried beans, rice & cheese
Burrito Bowls
2 items
Burrito Bowl (Chicken or Steak)$15.95
With rice, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, Monterey cheese, tortilla chips, lettuce, tomato, sour cream & salsa
Burrito Bowl (Shrimp)$17.95
With rice, black beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, Monterey cheese, tortilla chips, lettuce, tomato, sour cream & salsa
Enchiladas
1 item
Chicken Enchiladas (3)$16.95
Cooked in red, green or mole poblano (mole is spicy & sweet chocolate sauce). Topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese & sour cream. Served with rice & beans
Empanadas
5 items
Empanada (Chicken, Beef or Cheese)$3.25
Empanada (Beef & Cheese)$3.75
Empanada (Beans & Cheese)$3.75
Empanada (Potato & Cheese)$3.75
Empanada (Chorizo & Potato)$3.75
Flautas
1 item
Flautas (3) with Rice & Beans$15.95
Deep fried corn tortilla filled with shredded chicken, topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream & cheese
Salads
3 items
House Salad with Grilled Chicken$12.95
Lettuce, tomato, peppers & carrots, with grilled chicken
Avocado Salad$15.95
Lettuce, tomato, peppers, carrots & avocado, with grilled chicken
Taco Salad Bowl$16.95
Crispy flour tortilla bowl filled with lettuce, black beans, corn, tomato, Monterey cheese, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo & grilled chicken
Platillos
13 items
Cecina Ranchera$20.95
Seasoned steak slices with jalapeños & onions, topped with melted cheese. Served with rice, refried beans & tortillas
Fajita Chicken$18.95
Sautéed with onions & peppers. Served with rice, refried beans & tortillas
Bistec a la Mexicana$17.95
Thin sliced steak sautéed with jalapeños, tomatoes & onions. Served with rice, refried beans & tortillas
Camarones a la Mexicana$20.95
Sautéed shrimp with jalapeños, tomatoes & onions. Served with rice, refried beans & tortillas
Camarones a la Diabla$20.95
Shrimp in chipotle sauce. Served with rice, refried beans & tortillas
Alambre Mixto$24.95
Sautéed chicken, steak & shrimp with green peppers, onions & melted cheese. Served with rice, refried beans & tortillas
Chuletas a la Mexicana$17.95
End cut pork chops with jalapeños, tomatoes & onions. Served with rice, refried beans & tortillas
Chuleta en Salsa (Verde o Roja)$17.95
End cut pork chops in green or red sauce. Served with rice, refried beans & tortillas
Bistec Encebollado$17.95
Thin sliced steak sautéed with onions. Served with rice, refried beans & tortillas
Montes Charola Mix$29.95
Chicken, end cut pork chop, shrimp, salted slice thin beef, cactus, onions, cheese & chorizo. Served with rice, refried beans & tortillas
Pollo Frito$17.95
Wing thigh, breast & drumstick. Served with rice, refried beans & tortillas
Fajita Mixta$24.95
Sautéed onions, green peppers, chicken, shrimp & thin sliced steak. Served with rice, refried beans & tortillas
Mojarra Frita$21.95
A whole fried fish. Served with rice, refried beans & tortillas
Chimichangas
4 items
Chimichanga (Chicken or Steak)$15.95
Deep fried flour tortilla stuffed with refried beans, cheese, choice of chicken or steak, topped with green sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream & Monterey Jack cheese. Served with rice & beans
Fajita Chimichanga$15.95
Chicken, peppers, onions & cheese, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese & chipotle mayo. Served with rice & beans
Buffalo Chicken Chimichanga$15.95
Buffalo sauce, cheese, peppers, onions, Ranch dressing & chipotle mayo, topped with lettuce, tomato & Monterey cheese. Served with rice & beans
Birria ChimichangaBirria$16.95
Deep fried burrito with beef, cilantro & onions. Served with rice & beans
Kids Menu
5 items
Sides
3 items
Rice$4.00
Refried Beans$4.00
Black Beans$4.00
Caldos / Soups
5 items
Pancita de Res$18.95
Beef tripe with vegetables
Caldo de Res$18.95
Beef cubes with vegetables
Pozole$18.95
Pork cubes and white hominy soup, topped with lettuce, radish, oregano & onions
Caldo 7 Mares$19.95
Spicy seafood soup in our special broth recipe
Coctel de Camarones (served cold)$18.95
Shrimp cocktail in our tasty special red sauce with avocado, onions & cilantro
Breakfast Specialties
6 items
Huevos a la Mexicana$14.95
Scrambled eggs with tomatoes, onions & jalapeños. Served with rice & refried beans
Huevos con Chorizo$16.95
Scrambled eggs with Mexican sausage. Served with rice & refried beans
Chilaquiles$15.95
Fried tortilla chips cooked in red or green salsa with 2 eggs, topped with cilantro, onions, sour cream & cheese. Served with rice & refried beans
Huevos Rancheros$13.95
Fried eggs served on 2 crispy tortillas layered with refried beans & a choice of red or green salsa, topped with onions, cilantro & cheese. Served with rice & refried beans
Montes Burrito$16.95
Scrambled eggs with chorizo, jalapeños, tomato, onions, potato & Monterey Jack cheese, with a side of sour cream & salsa. Served with rice & refried beans
Torta de Huevos con Chorizo o Jamón$13.95
With beans, mayo, cheese, jalapeño or chipotle. Served with chips
Good to know
- Order
- Take out or dine in.
- Delivery
- Free delivery on orders of $20 or more, within 2 miles.
- Pickup
- Ready in about 30 minutes.
- Drinks
- BYOB.
- Kids
- Kids menu for children 10 and under.
- Prices
- Prices shown are for phone, montescafe.com and in-person orders.
What is birria?
Birria is a slow-simmered Mexican stew of marinated meat in a chile-based broth. At Montes Cafe it is made in house and served as birria tacos with consome for dipping.
Where can I get tacos in Seaside Heights?
Montes Cafe serves street tacos on corn tortillas, hard and soft shell tacos, and birria tacos. It is a block off the boardwalk at 609 Boulevard, with 4.4 stars from 445 Google reviews, and is Yelp's #1 Mexican restaurant in Seaside Heights as of October 2026.
Does Montes Cafe have vegetarian options?
Yes. Montes Cafe has several vegetarian options, including vegetarian fajitas made on request, veggie quesadillas, tacos, burritos, chimichangas and enchiladas. Tell the kitchen what you would like and it will be made for you.
Does Montes Cafe offer catering?
Yes. Montes Cafe caters any occasion, and the catering menu is on the menu page. Catering orders need at least four days' notice. Call (732) 250-4101 to plan a menu.
What is the difference between a torta and a cemita?
A torta is a Mexican sandwich built on a soft telera roll. A cemita is the sandwich of Puebla, built on a sesame-topped cemita roll with papalo, and is usually larger. Montes Cafe makes both fresh to order.
Where is Montes Cafe in Seaside Heights?
Montes Cafe is at 609 Boulevard, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751 - a block off the boardwalk. Open 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, seven days a week May through September, and closed Sundays October through April. Call (732) 250-4101.
Is Montes Cafe BYOB?
Yes. Montes Cafe is BYOB - bring the beer or the bottle of wine you like. There is no bar, so there are no bar prices.
How do I order from Montes Cafe?
Order direct from Montes Cafe for pickup or delivery, or call (732) 250-4101. The kitchen needs about 30 minutes for pickup, and orders can be scheduled up to 24 hours ahead.
Hungry now?
Order direct for pickup or delivery, or request a table and eat it here.
