“Much better quality of food than other locations in Albany. Only issue I have is their hours of operation are incorrect. I tried going late around 11pm and no one answered the drive thru. I just tried again at 10:30 pm and same thing happened. Google says they are open until 1am.“
Mexican • $$
“We were there last night for a friend’s birthday. Place was packed but we had a reservation and were seated quick. Apps, entrees and desserts were all delicious and huge servings. The pineapple tropical margarita was so tasty! Our server Dayana was very sweet and attentive. She made my friend’s birthday very special. We will definitely be going back!“
“Food is so good! Staff are warm and helpful. It's great for take out and on site eating happens largely outside. Summer has open tables and during winter there are domes set up over them with added heating. Makes for a cool outside sheltered experience. Again, food is so good!“
“I came here back in August with a friend and we both enjoyed the food very much. I had gotten three Carnitas tacos (slow cooked pork) and a tamale, and she got the barbacoa tacos (braised beef). All the food was delicious, although I thought for the price that the tamale was really small. We got their lemonade as well which wasn't too sweet and had a nice kick at the end.Customer service was quick and pleasant. The staff were very friendly and made us feel very welcomed. Overall we really enjoyed our visit here, although I think it's a little pricey for what it is. Still worth it at the end of the day“
“Margarita offers a lively blend of Mexican cuisine and vibrant music, creating an unforgettable dining experience. The menu boasts delicious dishes bursting with authentic flavors. However, the drink selection falls short, lacking more flavor and sweetness. Despite this, Margarita City is a standout destination for a memorable culinary and musical journey. Lizeth and Carlos made our experience more pleasant by their attention and service.“
“If you want a dining experience that1- Doesn’t make your stomach hurt2- Surrounds you with art and FUN music3- Has an amazing and attentive staff4- Carefully curated cocktails5- Food from an extremely talented team6- Supports their local community7- Better than anywhere aroundTATU TACOS AND TEQUILA IS IT!!!Pure ???? no doubt the best in the capital region.It’s not your plain jane burger, pasta, steak, overpriced joint- this place will rock your socks off….and that’s my HUMBLE opinion ❤️“
“Stopped by on a trip to RPI. Happy I did!Birria quesadilla was absolutely amazing. So delicious and the meat was tender to the point of melting in my mouth like butter.I also grabbed a few chicken tacos. Likewise fantastic.Food took a while to come out, but it was piping hot and fresh. Sauces brought out were icing on the proverbial cake.The only problem I have is that I don’t live nearby! I’d be a frequent customer!“
“The HYPE IS REAL!! These tacos are phenomenal! Fresh and flavorful ingredients, I had the jerk chicken and beef tacos with the sweet and spicy sauce they make in house and it’s AMAZING! 100% I’ll be eating from this place again in the near future, service was top notch “
“I had an amazing experience at ama cocina! The service was exceptional, earning a solid 5 stars for drinks, music, and presentation! The staff really went above and beyond to make the dining experience memorable. I'll definitely be back for more!Located in Downtown Albany, ama cocina offers a fresh and funky twist on modern Mexican street food. Their mission to encompass the three most important elements of life - food, laughter, and love - truly shines through in every aspect of the dining experience.From the moment you sit down, you'll notice the attention to detail, both in the ambiance and the food presentation. Eating with your hands and engaging with your neighbors creates a communal atmosphere reminiscent of the "table-talk" days, where bonds were formed over good food and conversation.Don't forget to relax and laugh while you're here - the staff at ama cocina will take care of the rest. It's evident that there's a lot of thought, fun, and love put into every dish served at ama. Welcome to their kitchen, where every meal is prepared with care and passion.“
“I was sceptical of the combination of food options but they pull it off. The food was excellent and the service was great as well. Ordered a variety of food for a takeout dinner and everything from the quesadillas to the Nutella calzone was delicious!“
“This is a fun place to go. Lots of locals and university students. The place is colourful and vibrant with authentic music. The staff are nice but I would not say they move with any great pace not are they really trained. More of family vibe going on. The food was prepared well but was a bit on the bland side. But you get a lot for the price.“
“I visited with a friend for a casual dinner. We were seated and our waitress came over to attend to our drink needs and asked if we had visited before (we both had). Our food came out quickly-my friend got the fajitas and I got the chimichanga although I realized after it wasn't fried after I had already eaten some (still tasted good that's why I didn't notice initially). This is my second experience there with some type of kitchen error. I had been there a few months earlier and our tres leches cake had somehow “missed its soak”, ummm that's what tres leches is so I think their kitchen needs to be a little more attentive. Our waitress sort of disappeared after that. I did have to ask for a drink refill and we decided to get a dessert when she came over which were some churros. It took 35 minutes to get us our churros. They were tasty but there was no apology or reasoning for it taking so long. Overall a great meal just needs a little work on the service end.“
“I want to express to you that it has been a pleasure for me to have met and enjoyed @MexCocina on my trip to Troy. I am Mexican, born in Sonora and with the fortune of having been raised in different cities in different states of my country (in addition to Sonora, Durango, Sinaloa, Baja California, Oaxaca, Jalisco, Veracruz, Mexico City and Nuevo Leon). Each dish from Mexico is a range of flavors and colors, to the point that if there is one thing clear to me, it is that we have a lifetime to delight our palate. @EmilyMartinez, #EmilyMartinez I generally do not use social networks, however, upon reading your comment, I thought it prudent, with all due respect, to tell you that I do not know, even in Mexico, a Mexican person who can say that they have the privilege of knowing the total of seasonings of our food. Pozole from Guerrero, Veracruz, Mexico City and Sonora are dishes with the same name, but with completely different flavors and presentations. I invite you to give your palate the opportunity to try with total openness those variants of gastronomy that the @MexCocina menu has, and from what I saw, it is clear what I talked about at the beginning. THANK YOU @MexCocina for daring to surprise your guests with those variants that exist in the various regions of Mexico. That is not something common and it actually surprised me very favorably.“
“Our family loves Los Panchos! The complimentary chips and salsa could be my meal alone. So good! My daughter gets the Panchos Fiesta and it’s so flavorful without being spicy. Mi esposa enjoys different dishes, but tonight the Pollo Fundido. I’m, wow! Delicioso! I keep getting the Birria Tacos, but I’ve to try something different next time. Our picky eater 7 year old loves their mac and cheese, but said the cheese pizza was a 10/10! We always get a half pitcher house margaritas and it’s a perfect family dinner! Trust. So many leftovers too! ??“
“DELICIOUS! We were seated with amazing chips and salsa (the salsa especially yummy), my bf got the birra ramen, and I ordered the burrito bowl with chicken. If you're thinking about stopping in for some good Mexican food, DO IT! 10/10 we'll be back for more! Food was so quick, we barely touched our chips and salsa before our main meals were ready.Wonderful customer service, had great music playing, the lots of care and love that goes into this place and it shows! Our two highlights were the horchata, and the amazing salsa.“
“Very nice little spot. Service is prompt and friendly, My dining companion and I each had a quesadilla dish, and we started out with chips and their excellent out of this world salsa. My friend and I stayed a bit ling because we had a lot of catching up to do, and we didn't at all feel rushed, we never felt we were being pushed out. I highly recommend this little goldmine.“
“Excellent little place to have a peaceful, casual and delicious meal. They have a lot to choose from, authentic food and friendly staff. Usually I don't enjoy salsa much but their house salsa was very nice. Loved their guacamole, when you order it as a side it comes in a cheerful, little green tortilla shell bowl that you can eat. It was very cute. Prices are not high like other places and we left full and happy. I will gladly return another time. The food I saw being served to other parties and the menu pictures all looked great.I kind of forgot we were on Central Ave. The atmosphere makes you feel like you're in a clean, fun, quaint and well loved establishment.I love finding hidden gems. I was having a terrible day and my experience at La Fiesta turned everything around. What a pick-me-up! Thank you La Fiesta!“
“Came for dinner. Food was good and came out pretty quick. Overall good experience. I recommend the chicken or steak fajitas. You will definitely not be disappointed afterwards. If you have kids that are picky, you may find difficulty in finding something that they would like to eat.Parking: Large private parking lot, but it’s not paved so beware if you come during times of inclement weather you may see flooding.“
“Ordered a Hibatchi steak and shrimp burrito yesterday and it was so damn good I ordered 2 different kinds for me and my wife tonight...awesome flavor, arrived piping hot, everything was correct and they have a customer interaction survey to Guage their performance....well done over “
“This is a hidden little restaurant in albany. You go past the convenience store section and the restaurant is in the back. The service was good as there are not many tables, you get lots of attention, and they have an extensive menu. They have many different types of tacos, enchiladas, tortas, and many other Mexican specialties. They have a wide selection of Mexican sodas and horchata. Three tacos come in an order and two orders are more than enough for one person.Vegetarian options: There is a large vegetarian selection.Parking: Only street parking is available and as it is a busy area it may be limited.Kid-friendliness: Great for the whole family.Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant does not appear to be wheelchair accessible. The aisles are too narrow to navigate.“
“Love it here. Great, fresh food. Service is quick, friendly and mostly competent. Great margaritas, etc. My go to dish is the veal castellana!! Give it a try but definitely cone here. I don't like Mexican food yet I still love coming here. Only one I'll eat at!!“
“Oaxacan cuisine in Troy?! La Victoria looks unassuming, but trust me when I say this is no ordinary Mexican spot. It's owned by a Oaxacan couple, who are incredibly welcoming the moment you walk in the door. If you've never had Oaxacan cuisine, I highly recommend asking the owners for their recommendations based on your likes and dislikes. If you're up for trying something new, give the Tlayuda a try. It's absolutely massive and looks like a Oaxacan pizza. It's large, thin, and crunchy as it's a partially fried tortilla covered with refried beans, lettuce, avocado, meat, Oaxacan cheese, and salsa. It's incredible! The fajitas are also ! I tried the mixed grill fajitas with shrimp, chicken, and steak, and the portion was huge. They came with homemade tortillas, pico de gallo, and avocado slices. I brought home enough for two more meals - they were fantastic! They also have a large selection of Jarritos - Mexican sodas. I'm so excited to have such a unique spot in the Collar City, and I'm looking forward to trying more menu items. Go as soon as you can!“
“Very good customer service. We did not dine in but we waited inside for food. I was able to ask question of the young cashier and she was able to understand my questions and make recommendations on food. I even tried this condensed milk drink I saw other customers having. It was great. We will be back.“
“The atmosphere is pretty nice. A lot of seating. The bartender is pretty attentive. The drinks are reasonably priced. The only reason why I didn't give the place five stars is because the fish taco wasn't good. The fish was rubbery and the overall taco didn't taste authentic, more like Tex-mex that you can get from a Chinese restaurant.“
“Been wanting to eat here for a while and finally did. Panchos is a festive, warm, cheery restaurant that is decorated in such a way that is fun and immersive, like I'm eating at a Mexican festival. The staff was welcoming and friendly. We ordered a couple of Modelo draft beers that were nice and cold, really hot the spot. Complimentary tasty salty and crunchy tortilla chips and salsa were brought to our table right away. We ordered a steak quesadilla to start which was brought amazingly fast! And so delicious!! The steak was seasoned really well, so succulent and savory. I was digging it so much I ordered a burrito with steak for the entree. My girlfriend also loved the quesadilla. She ordered a shrimp burrito next. We also ordered a side of guacamole. I'm a guac fiend! Really good guac, didn't need any salt addition and had a nice cilantro flavor, which I love. My steak burrito was tasty but whereas the steak in the quesadilla was the star and allowed me to savor the seasoned beef, the steak flavor in the burrito was muddled and nearly lost due to the overpowering tomato based sauce that covered the burrito. If I'm going to have a steak burrito I'd rather have a hand held burrito that's stuffed with steak, rice and beans and not covered with sauce. It was still tasty, just barely any steak flavor. My girlfriend liked her burrito but said the shrimp was so small it was hard to taste any shrimp flavor. We will definitely be back and try different offerings next time. We brought the second half of our burritos home to have for breakfast. I think I would like to try an actual Mexican steak dinner there.“
“The food is good here! I asked for a spicier salsa and they delivered. The server was also very friendly and the place was a nice vibe. The inside is colorful and they have different artists painted on the walls, although idk how I feel about Pitbull’s portrait lolOverall a good spot to eat at“
“My first time visiting River Street market. it was really cool. my friend and I opted to sample a little bit from a few of the different food spots. Taco Libre was our favorite! We went toward the end of the night and they were sold out of pretty much everything- which is a bad for us for a green flag for great food. We got the chicken tacos, they were awesome, like an authentic Mexican street taco, my one suggestion would be asking for double tortilla, all ended up ripping apart but still so juicy and delicious! Can’t wait to go back and try more.“
“Great great food I got birria tacos and they were cooked amazing, the only thing I would have to comment on this is that the drinks aren't strong at all . So if your looking to get a nice buzz off one drink , you'll have to order a double .“
“My wife and I had a great meal at this restaurant. 2 Modello’s, a sangria, Enchilada Bandera and Pollo a la Mexicana. Service was fantastic. It was very fast. The enchilada was ok but needed more heat, in my humble opinion. The waiter brought their house sauce and that was the kick that the meal needed. The Pollo a la Mexicana had Jalapeño but was missing a little something. The house sauce added the necessary punch. Overall, a great experience.“
“I love this restaurant! We had the mesquite chicken tacos and the beef lengua tacos. The tacos were authentic and so tasty that we ordered seconds! There is also a small Mexican market attached to the restaurant that sells food, bags, and other household items. We will definitely be back for more!“
“We ordered a chicken salad and a vegetable salad. The packing was immaculate and it made for a very good presentation of the food upon opening. The quantity was good and the taste was great. The dressing and the accompaniment of sauces was good. Definitely recommended.“