We had a large group head to El Mariachi to celebrate a friend's engagement and they absolutely…read morehandled it like pros! From the moment we sat down, the staff was incredibly attentive--our drinks arrived quickly and they were right there to take everyone's orders without missing a beat. What really impressed us was that all of the food came out at the same time and piping hot, which is no small feat with a big group! I ordered the chicken tostadas. I personally thought they could have used just a little more flavor, but they were still good and I definitely enjoyed them. If you're in the downtown Albany area and looking for a place that can handle a crowd while keeping service quick and friendly, I would absolutely recommend El Mariachi. Managing a large, celebratory group like ours isn't easy, but they did a fantastic job!

Had early dinner here on arrival in Albany. This is a traditional Mexican restaurant if you like…read more"real" Mexican food as opposed to more modern versions we have in our home town. Colorfully decorated dining room. Service's good and ambience's nice. Portions were large although some of the entree dishes a bit pricy - my 3 fish tacos was $28 even though it did come with rice and beans so at least there was enough leftovers to take home.

Now my 5th time eating here and the food and drinks have always been great. Service was also quick…read moreand attentive. Spacious layout and perfect ambiance for Mexican cuisine. Highly recommend!

Disappointing and poorly made…read more I ordered a grilled chicken burrito with onions and green peppers, with rice on the side. Instead, it was loosely wrapped, not even grilled on the outside, and had a terrible, soggy, microwaved texture. They completely left out the veggies and shoved the rice and sour cream inside instead. To make matters worse, my son ordered the beef and cheese nachos, and the beef looked exactly like ground-up dog food. Total waste of money and a really gross meal. Avoid this place.

Yum yum yummmmmm!!! I'm going to be thinking of this lunch for the next week nonstop. We have…read moredriven past this little taco spot HUNDREDS of times while driving through Nassau over the years and never thought to stop and try it. Today I was starving and couldn't wait to get home to eat so I suggested stopped in and giving it a try after seeing it had great reviews. I'm so happy we stopped because this will become a regular stop for us whenever we're in the area moving forward. Service was quick and friendly. The portions were generous and did not skimp on the meat at all. I got the street tacos with barbacoa and guacamole and they did not disappoint. My husband got the bowlrito with pollo verde and guacamole and the chicken was so well seasoned! We got an Elote to split because neither of us had tried one before and it was scrumptious. Our one year old was also a fan of everything we fed him, especially the corn! If you're ever in the area definitely stop in and give them a try because it will not disappoint you!

Food was both fresh and refreshing. Brite, flavor packed and delicious. If you are seeking a good…read moremeal at a reasonable price this is the place. You will not be sorry.

The food was delicious and the place was very clean. The gentlemen that took our order was super…read morefriendly. We ordered and the food came out within 10 minutes. We will definitely be going back!

It's felt to me that the taco business in Troy and the surrounding areas is pretty competitive…read morelately. So when I saw great reviews for this new taco shop, I decided I needed to visit sooner than later. The restaurant itself is small and cozy, but they're big on friendliness, service, food portions, and flavor. I was originally just going to order tacos, but when I decided on beans and rice, the woman at the counter suggested I should order the taco special instead, which would be cheaper. With this, the tacos come with chips, salsa, beans, and rice. I'm in love with the salsa. It has a deep flavor with just the right amount of onion and garlic to make it addicting. I saw customers at other tables requesting additional salsa. The rice was a very generous portion, and the beans were full of flavor. One thing I did not expect was that my chicken tacos were fried, with chicken and cheese inside, garnished with lettuce and sauce. These were FILLING. These are not the type of tacos I prefer, though I have to admit they were good. But on future visits, I'll get tacos in the more conventional style. Parking can be challenging, especially as their customer base grows. Street parking is limited, and the roads are hilly. Be prepared to walk a little bit to get inside during busier times.

The very nondescript location had some amazing food! My tacos were good, but the portion was…read moredefinitely small, while other people had much more food in their entrees, but pricing adequately reflected what you got. Service was good and the inside is small but well decorated and feels very authentic!

Cozy Mexican spot on Lishakill rd. Noticed most people doing take out but there is casual seating…read moreavailable - booths than can fit up to 6. The menu has tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, tostados and nachos. Nothing is priced over $25. The service is prompt.

We came in 58 minutes before closing and it was empty. I was sure I'd be turned away, but no. I was…read moregreeted with a warm smile and amazing service. We couldn't decide from the awesome choices but I finally decided on Carne Al carbon tacos and beef nachos and my husband got the chicken fajita quesadilla. OMG we haven't eaten here since we first started dating in 2021 and it was mid. This time it was absolutely amazing. So amazing that everything looked so good and we forgot to take a picture. But trust me when I say every flavor was on point. We argued about who's driving home so the other can sleep. Thank you for an amazing date night filled with good food, good vibes, great service and amazing food.

One of the best authentic Mexican restaurants in the capitol region. The food was flavorful, spicy,…read moreand delicious in all the right ways. Upon arrival you'll receive complimentary chips and salsa. It was fresh as the chips were warm and I could taste the fresh ingredients in the salsa. We ordered the carne asada and the Baja tacos (and the enchiladas verdes to go based on hot good the food was). The carne asada was fantastic, and it came with rice, beans, and tortillas. The Baja tacos were delicious and came with a super spicy sauce (they did have a lot of onions which was my only drawback). We ended the night with a special strawberry tres leches for Valentine's Day. It's not something I would have typically ordered but I do love tres leches and this did not disappoint - it was amazing. All in all excellent food you'll be glad you came for the food! A few other notes- the inside of the restaurant is pretty and draws on what I've seen in other Mexican restaurants. Staff were so friendly and had the perfect balance of checking in with us to letting us eat our meal. There is a small bar area that is separate from the dining area. Street parking only but there seemed to be plenty of spots. However, I would try to park as close as possible to the restaurant as the neighborhood itself didn't seem like the greatest. We had no issues during our experience but just something to consider. Overall I really liked this place and will definitely return!

I visited for lunch on a weekend and they have a huge outdoor covered patio as well as air…read moreconditioned dining room. My finance and I were welcomed as soon as we walked in. Their regular menu is huge and they had a specials menu as well. I ordered the shrimp quesadilla with a side of guacamole and my fiance got the carne asada burrito from their specials menu. We were served complimentary chips and salsa, which were delicious. Both of our entrees were good as well. My fiance raved about his burrito too. We'll definitely be back to try more things!

What a lovely place. I've driven by so many times and wondered about stopping in. Wonder no more. I…read morehad an awesome time at Salsa Latina in East Greenbush. For starters, I was impressed by the bright, cheerful decor. The painted furniture depicted charming village scenes of people, places and animals. There's a friendly hostess to greet guests by the door. Our server was nice and helpful, too. My friend ordered carne asada ( beef) tacos and I ordered chorizo (pork sausage) tacos. They are generous with portions. Our corn tortillas were stuffed with meat. Plenty of sauces, refried beans, chopped onions, cilantro and sliced limes came with each dish. The food was delicious and certainly authentic. I ordered a virgin pina colada since I was driving. It was wonderful. It tasted like dessert in a glass. I honestly don't know why this place didn't rate higher. Customers had nice things to say but were stingy when giving out stars. For my part, I think my Salsa Latina experience was worthy of 5 stars.

Cielito Lindo took over the former Ai Lihaaz space serving tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tortas,…read moretostadas, and other Mexican speciaty items, plus Jarritos, Coke, horchata and fruit juices. The space has not changed much since a year ago when Ai Lihaaz was here, same cooler, glass display case (empty now), tables & chairs and decor. There is a TV with Roku on the wall playing Mexican music. I stopped by for takeout and ordered FIsh Tacos (3 for $9.99 plus tax) which took about 15 minutes to be ready and bagged when I was here around noon. The fish tacos had salted grilled whitefish, onions, cilantro in warm soft tortillas radishes and limes on the side. These tacos were simple and tasty and enough food for an informal lunch.

Great food Great service…read more Great ambiance Highly recommend, chicken soup amazing salsas the best ones