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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 266 reviews

What User doesn't like about Monterrey Cafe:
Hole-in-the-wall had promise until.... The salsa, it was not. More like hot sauce, extremely watery. The chips were bland and stale. The food I ate and my coworker ate was mediocre at best. The rice and beans are okay, but tacos and enchiladas were so-so. The waitress was very nice and polite. Prices were ok. And the lunch/dinner menu was limited to about 15 items. For that few items I expected really great food. Not... View all feedback. What User likes about Monterrey Cafe:
Our large party of 10 dined here on our last night at the Harbor Lataka. We were pleasantly surprised by the variety of options on the menu, which included Mexican dishes, pancakes, eggs, fried chicken, and burgers. While the service was a bit slow, taking 45 minutes for our meals to arrive, they were well worth the wait. We definitely plan to return! View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 9 reviews

Great service, great eating with a lot of taste. not only Mexican food on the menu. clean restaurant with authentic Mexican atmosphere. I can't wait to go back.

This TexMex cafe is a no fuss/no frills tradition in the small town of Port Lavaca, TX, which is chock full of similar restaurants. Many try and fail, but Monte...

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Friendly and attentive service. Lots of local people who appear to be regular customers. Good food and portions. Free parking. The beef tostada was good but we...

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Update Aug 2022 Glad they have reopened. Good Tex Mex Upgraded to 4*. Food is excellent. Fresh as it can be. Had the chalupas with guacamole and they were spot...

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Hole-in-the-wall had promise until.... The salsa, it was not. More like hot sauce, extremely watery. The chips were bland and stale. The food I ate and my cowor...

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Int Restaurants
3.8 ★ from 155 reviews

Great service, great food with lots of flavor. Not just Mexican food on the menu. Clean restaurant with authentic Mexican atmosphere. Can't wait to go back.

Our big party of 10 went here for dinner last night in Port-lavaca. We were very surprised about all options on the menu. It ranged from Mexican to pancakes and...

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This is a charming little spot with a cozy atmosphere. The chips and salsa were just okay, but the food arrived hot and in a timely manner. The sweet tea was re...

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Prices are reasonable, and the service is both authentic and consistent, which keeps locals coming back for generations. This place is truly a hidden gem locate...

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The service was friendly and attentive, and I noticed many locals who appeared to be regulars. The food was delicious and the portion sizes were generous. There...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 97 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 5 reviews

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