Where are you celebrating life today? Viva Empanadas is a…read moregreat spot to do just that! The Albany location at 90 N.Pearl Street is visually stunning while the empanadas are a true fiesta for the taste buds. Popped in for a late lunch where we enjoyed the tropical lemonade and the empanada special. Shrimp D'verde, Spinach & cheese, and Colombianita for me Classic Cheese, Vegan-licious, and D'verde for my friend The gentleman at the table across from us ordered the rotisserie chicken which looked and smelled amazing - might have to go back to try it soon! They also have a weekend brunch menu served from 10-2 that looks epic.

I had a lovely dinner at viva Empanadas - the Cuban Ropa Vieja, which was a flank steak dish. The…read moresteak was stewed in vegetables and spices, and accompanied by plantains. It was a very filling dish and nicely cooked, well plated. My server was great. If you're downtown looking for dinner this is a much better option than the hotel restaurants down the road. I picked one of their featured glasses of red wine and it paired well with the steak.

Out for date night and decided to give L'Roca a try since it's new in our neighborhood. The…read morerestaurant is really nice inside with comfortable seating and intimate lighting. You could eat closer to the bar to enjoy the music and people watching, or toward the back with the fire place. Service was great. Our waiter was helpful as we tried to figure out what to get, and we even had a chance to talk with the owners son. After going back and forth with the menu that is full of great options, I ordered the Bistec Encebollado, grilled veggies, rice and pigeon peas, and plantains. The steak was so big, I totally left with a second meal. My husband ordered peppered steak, mashed potatoes and grilled veggies, and that was also a large serving. Both meats were juicy, tender, and well seasoned. The mashed potatoes were freshly mashed and perfectly seasoned, as were the vegetables, and the plantains were nice and sweet. I will definitely be coming back. The vibe was nice, and the food was delicious!

L' Roca was good. Food was tasty. Atmosphere is very nice. Service was a little slow at times. I…read morewasn't in a rush, but arrived hungry at lunchtime on a Saturday. I was warmly greeted, seated, and given a menu and then it took some time, well after I was ready, to be visited to place my order. No biggie, but I was ready and it wasn't busy, with guests at 1 other table. When I finished my meal, I waited again. Not a huge problem but a lot of side work was being done vs providing service. I let server know I was all set and he acknowledged then continued to make drinks for kitchen staff. I had ordered lemonade but after checking, it looked like they were out, so he offered the juice (without explaining). Food was very tasty. Lunch was $37 before tip, for 3 tacos meal, 3 empanadas app, and the fruit drink.

Conveniently located just north of downtown Albany Mr pio pio is an excellent restaurant if you…read morewould like to drop in and experience true Latin American country cuisine their dishes are filled with excellent portions and genuine authentic taste as close as you could get from New York that is. The staff are very attentive and quick to serve with a smile on their face leaving you with that warm feeling knowing that you got hot food ready to go and the prices are extremely reasonable which means it makes the experience very satisfying if that's what you look for.

Food is always amazing! The Arroz con Pollo (chicken and rice) and the Pollo Guisado (chicken stew…read more) are fantastic, but the Pio Pio Special is perfect! The chicken breast, rice, and beans in the special are phenomenal!

I first went to Salsa Latina in 2009 when I lived nearby right after graduating college. I have…read morealways loved it but stopped going due to the neighborhood getting more seedy and parking being difficult to find. I am SO HAPPY they moved to New Scotland! So I returned with my family of 4 after 10 years of not going. On a Saturday around 5 we found parking less than a block away and were seated immediately. The music and decor are exactly what you'd want in a Mexican restaurant. Love that they've added some Peruvian choices and birria items. We had a medium mango house margarita, guacamole, kids chicken tenders, kids beef enchilada and fries, combo 10 with beef tamale/enchilada/1other thing I forgot and the carnitas tacos with rice and beans. All so delicious and fresh! I did. It expect my carnitas tacos to be sooooo filled with meat so I was very impressed. Also, sign up on their site and you get an immediate 10% off coupon which I believe also applied to my alcoholic beverage (which doesn't always happen with discounts). Can't wait to go back!

An intimate little eatery with a well thought out menu. I had the steak fajitas - my friend the…read morechicken enchiladas. Both came with beans and rice. The guac is excellent as well. I would def recommend this restaurant.

A really nice little hole in the wall Colombian restaurant. Not the prettiest looking place, but…read morethe food, drinks, and service were all excellent. The kids got mac and cheese (looked like Kraft or some equivalent) and the kids chicken (which was SUPER well seasoned and somehow really moist and tender despite being almost as flat as a crepe). My wife got a couple (gluten free) chicken empanadas, which were quite tasty, we both got queso arepas with sausage (which we both thoroughly enjoyed), and I got the arrow con pollo (a touch on the dry side, but oh man was it really tasty). Not a place to go out of the way for, but a place I definitely wouldn't mind stopping at again if I find myself in town.

This place is such a good stop for some comfort Colombian food! I was looking for a quick dinner…read moreand ordered online which was super easy and everything was prepared when I got there. The cafe is really characteristic and cool so I'd like to sit in one day but I really enjoyed my meal overall! Everything was super flavorful and delicious, the pork was really tender and crispy on the outside as well. The plantains were also so yummy. The soup that it came with was also really good and had beef, yuca, potato and beans in it. I'd highly recommend checking this place out sometime. Prices were also really reasonable.

I enjoy stopping in here for a meal. There is sit-down seating, but I always get my food to go…read more This place is typical of most establishments that have a steam table setup. What isn't typical is the excellent food and friendly staff! I usually get the peril, which is excellent, but certain that the other options are also worth straying from my usual ordering habits. I need to come back to try the lentil soup (served Wednesdays). I've heard good things about it.

I come here often on my dinner break from work and I was soooo happy they survived Covid! Their…read morefood is so good, it's authentic, it's always fresh and always tasty! Their juices are delicious and I try a new one every time I go (although I do have a favorite ) this tiny little place packs a huge punch of authentic flavor which is very difficult to find up here for some reason so it's definitely worth the visit!!

I love this place food is excellent and made with care. Prices are good for the quality and…read morequantity. Staff is super friendly. Family cooking with heart.

We arrived on a Tuesday evening. Most tables had patrons already seated. Waitress was friendly…read more Atmosphere and decor were as expected. We just weren't impressed with our entrees. Parking was tight. There are better establishments nearby serving this type of fare.

Sometimes I feel particularly aware of the futility of my trying to come up with a coherent star…read morerating system for Yelp. Is this place clearly and objectively better than places I've been to that have cloth napkins and cocktail programs but that only gave me four stars worth of delight in that particular moment? No, probably not. Did I have a delicious meal here for under fifteen dollars and feel five stars worth of cheerful? Yes, yes I did. I got three tacos -- chorizo, birria, and al pastor -- and a bottled drink. My tacos were fresh and flavorful and came with three excellent salsas (my fave was the avocado tomatillo, but they were all great) and a generous bag full of warm tortilla chips. They charged me something like $11.90 for everything, so once I shoved some bills into the tip jar I think I spent around $15.00. I ate outside at a sidewalk table on a beautiful evening and felt at peace with the world around me, despite the fact that I ate my tacos so quickly that I got the hiccups. In conclusion: this place is great and made me happy. You should come here, eat tacos, and feel happy too. The patient gentleman behind the counter also mentioned that their homemade empanadas are very popular, so I'll be back to try them the next time I get hungry on Madison Ave.

The best empanadas I've ever had in my life. The verde sauce it comes with is just out of this…read moreworld I literally could eat this every day

I love going to Mi Casa to pick up delicious Dominican lunch. They are very generous with their…read moreportions. Very tasty too! Sometimes I like to pick up some hispanic items or produce when I don't get a chance to run to the supermarket as it is close to my work.

Food is excellent! Stewed pork and ribs are well seasoned and cooked. Melt in your mouth delicious…read more The only reason I am giving 4 stars not 5 is because we love their plantains and they only include them when they have them. Which the past few times we have ordered they haven't sadly. Other than that great spot to try something new.