Monte Alban

Tammy Punter

Always loved their food but it seems to have changed recently. The refried beans look & taste completely different - they look like what I buy out of the can! I used to say I could just eat a whole bowl of their beans, very disappointing 😔

Teresa Boardman

UPDATE 10/25/22: Since writing my ☆☆☆ review the quality of the food I had always liked but lately was lacking a pizzazz I hadn't tasted in some time, has GREATLY IMPROVED, I'M VERY HAPPY TO REPORT! The last 2 times it was very good, like it had been in the early days at the first location on Ridge Rd. They must have gotten a different product than the masa harina that they have always used for their tortilla chips. The last time I was there about a week ago, the tortilla chips were heavier and had a different flavor that the ones they usually have. I prefer the thin ones they bring warm to the table with their salsa. The salsa has been better the last 2 times also, thicker, with onion and cilantro and made with sweeter tomatoes or a pinch of sugar was added. The sweetness of the tomato or onion really was spot on in flavor for me and not too hot. My burritos were filled with ground beef, but I'm still yearning for the familiar cumin flavor. Maybe I don't know what I'm talking about, but I like that seasoning. I wish there was even hint of it. I realize the music is meant to add to the ambience, but it's uncomfortably loud for conversation without having to raise your voice above the decibel level of the music to be heard. Then everyone is raising their voices to compete with the music. We've gone earlier on a week day and beat the crowd, making it less like a carnival atmosphere. MONTE ALBANS IS STILL THE. BEST. MEXICAN FARE AROUND. BUT I'D RATHER THEY CHARGE A BIT MORE AND NOT DOWNGRADE INGREDIENTS. I have been coming to Monte Albans for over 10 years, first the one on Ridge Rd., and then the Webster location more recently (7 years). I'm aware of the difficulty of businesses to remain open through a pandemic. I've been disappointed the last 3 or 4 times. The ground beef filling for the tacos and burritos has been bland and barely seasoned. The salsa also has also been mostly tomato with very little else to flavor it. I am sensitive to the heat, so I appreciate it that the food has not been too spicy hot, but it seems to be missing the familiar cumin flavor I like in Southwest and Mexican foods. The last time, the usually neutral rice was loaded with garlic, which has previously been absent, thankfully. Am I ordering the wrong dishes? I used to enjoy going, but I'd rather cook at home than spend the money going out for a meal that isn't enjoyable any more.

Lisa Kelly

Awesome frozen margaritas

Rachel Lamb

My first time to the webster location. They did not disappoint. Everything was great as it is in Irondequoit! Monte Alban has best Mexican in Rochester. Muy bueno!