845 E Ridge Rd
Rochester, NY 14621
(585) 697-0615
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At this Mexican restaurant, mild yet authentic is the mantra. Though hot sauce is served if requested, a more mild flavor is used in many of the dishes. For starters, you can choose from one of nine kinds of nachos -- shredded chicken, shredded beef, and more -- before moving on to the selection of specials like chili verde (chunks of pork cooked in a green sauce) and arrachera (grilled rib-eye and bell pepper filled with chicken and cheese). Single items are available as well and include tacos, enchiladas, chalupas, and more. The desserts include flan, freid bananas, and fried ice cream.
User Reviews of Monte Alban Mexican Grill (4)
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Rob said on Jun. 30, 2009 at 6:14pm
This is definitely one of the better Mexican restaurants in the area. It's not spectacular but we have been there a few times and the food and service have been pretty good. Still looking for a better one, but this will work until we can find it.
Alex said on Nov. 28, 2009 at 11:25am
firstly, you have the location listed here as being in Greece, but the restaurant is on ridge Rd. in Webster. Following the map directions above will put you approximately 15 miles across the county from the actual location.
Firstly, the decor in this place needs a bit of help, especially the lighting. Bright compact fluorescent bulbs shining straight into your eyes does nothing for ambiance. Shut off the wall lights and dim the overhead lights!
Secondly, the service here is dreadful. First one waitress comes, then another, but after you get a menu, you wait forever for anybody to come take your order. Then they forget to bring your beers with the meal, etc, etc. I would have to say that the service here is about as bad as any I've ever experienced in Rochester (which tends to be pretty bad, IMHO), but at least they weren't rude.
The food is, at least, fairly decent. Not terribly spicy, well made, and reasonably authentic. I was a bit disappointed in how bland the mole poblano was (considering how other reviews waxed poetic about it), but at least it wasn't bad. For Rochester, this is about the closest to "authentic Mexican cuisine" you'll find. For those who've actually been to Mexico, you might be a bit underwhelmed, though.
Still, the food alone should rate about a 4. The only reason I rated the place lower was because of the absolutely awful service and annoying lights shining right into my eyes.
Paul said on Apr. 22, 2010 at 4:21pm
The best in Rochester, always hot, tasty (actually YUMMY!) with attentive and friendly staff.
Derek Sung said on Sep. 02, 2010 at 4:58pm
Incredible. The beans are top notch, the quesadillas are messy amazingness, seems like it's spinach poached lightly in butter. I have never had a bad dish here, and my only complaint would be there's TOO MUCH cheese in their stuffed chilis. But that's much more tolerable than not enough cheese.
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