Went there last Saturday 4/25/26 to celebrate my daughter's birthday. There were 7 of us. We had a…read more5 pm reservation. The food was incredible, the service was excellent. Prices reasonable. Will go again soon. Seating was comfortable as well.

The food was good and authentic but pretty expensive. Ambiance leaves something to be desired!…read moreService was good but the din and lack of AC made our dining experience less than ideal. A large table with a couple of families with young kids were dining inside due to a storm that forced them inside from the patio. Unfortunately for us we couldn't hear ourselves think once they came inside let alone have a conversation. They were fine but the acoustics are terrible for other diners. If we hadn't already ordered we probably would have left. Food is a plus so maybe we will just get take out in the future but only with a coupon!!

This is not what I expected, but somehow it was! Way better than you would think and that's why…read moreyou take chances. The place is cute on the inside...nothing special but the food is. The chips and guacamole were on point! The carne asada stole the whole damn show. Cooked and seasoned to perfection. I'm coming back here in a couple weeks and I will be having the same dish! They are busy with a lot of takeout and we went on a snowy day!

I went for the slushy mangoJada's, Birria beef tacos and steak taco, three tacos each style. The…read moreslushy mangonadas added a nice spicy flavor drink, while the BIRRIA beef tacos, and the dipping sauce were excellent, very moist and tasty as were the wrap and cheese. The red beans and rice was equally tasty and complimented the meal overall. The steak tacos did not make it. It seemed as though the quality of the beef was poor and/or it was cooked too long, tasteless and hard, something you should never put in a taco. As for the shell, I thought it would be rubbery and tasteless as well. I couldn't eat very much of it before it landed in the trashcan. The service was very friendly. All in all it was an OK experience, just don't serve that bad quality steak and or poorly cooked steak with the terrible tasting shell again. You're not doing yourself any favors. The ‍ was a plus and the sliced radishes were very fresh.

This place exceeded my expectations. The margaritas were fantastic, the chimichanga was one of the…read morebest I've ever had, and the desserts were absolutely worth saving room for. The staff was welcoming and made us feel right at home. I can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. Would 100% recommend!!!

It was a quiet Monday afternoon, around 2, when I brought my mom for lunch here. We were the only…read moretable. The server was friendly. And appropriately attentive. Food was good. It came out very quickly was hot and tasty. My mom ordered a vegetarian dish, El Vegetariano, and ate the entire platter, which is unusual for her. She usually leaves a significant portion of food to bring home as leftovers later. She said that her dish was excellent. I had the enchilada supreme. Four enchiladas, one each of cheese, bean, chicken, beef. It was very tasty. Free fried tortilla chips and sauce for the table. Fountain drinks, the standard price, and free refills. A pretty standard straightforward family restaurant. I enjoyed the food, the service was very good, and the ambience was nice This place is tucked away in a corner of the Delmar plaza.

We were in town helping our daughter move into off campus housing nearby and the woman at the…read morecoffee shop next door recommended Viva Cinco de Mayo. My expectations weren't too high because I didn't know if Albany had a thriving Mexican community. Viva Cinco de Mayo blew me away! We sat in a comfortable outdoor dining section. Our waitress was extremely helpful! The menu was extensive and felt authentic to me. My daughter ordered chips and queso, clearly house made chips were outstanding! Her chicken and cheese quesadilla was also delicious. My wife and I shared some of the best tamales we've ever had! So fresh and vibrant, chicken with green salsa. My wife enjoyed three tacos and the sangria. I absolutely loved their pozole with mole sauce! The hominy was perfectly cooked. Their fresh Tamarindo juice was also delicious! Truly an awesome lunch!

Nice restaurant to get Mexican food. Not very busy on a weeknight, many to-go orders. Excellent…read morefood, big portion and perfectly seasoned. I like my huge plate of chilaquiles, big portion of steak and chips. They know how to cook rice and beans here. Rice is not too mushy and soft, just the right texture. I wish I had room to try their tres leche or flan for dessert. Next time Service could be more attentive. I think if you know some Spanish that would be ideal, because they got my order wrong. Parking, just street parking. you should able to find some parking on the street nearby

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!

We came back for a family dinner. The music was pretty loud so it was hard to hear each other but…read morethat food though. I went for the tostadas with chicken. I have never had one but it was so good. The tostadas were crispy, everything was fresh and the chicken was was delicious. Three nice sized tostadas piled high with goodness. Everyone enjoyed their meals and of course we got the guacamole and chips! Great service too!

Ordinary Surroundings, Extraordinary Food. I live in Texas,…read moreso I approach Mexican food north of the Mason-Dixon line with some trepidation, but while visiting my former hometown our visit to El Rancho was delightful. The simple laminated menu gave me pause, but one look revealed a thoughtful and extensive menu of traditional favorites, grilled items, seafood, stews and soups. There's a little bit of everything and even a large diverse group of diners is sure to find a favorite. There's a robust (and moderately priced) cocktail menu and the entire menu presents a fair value, especially since the portions were large and called for some take-home containers. My Camarones al Diablo were spicy and hot, and a taste of the Tacos Camarones was also delicious. Everyone enjoyed their respective selections and drinks. Two minor quibbles: it is bright enough inside to do surgery. A dimmer or fewer lights on would improve the ambiance. And, like so many places these days, it can get quite loud, with all the reflective surfaces echoing. The lights are an easy improvement, the sound-dampening a bit more challenging. Regardless, a visit to El Rancho will not disappoint.

Stopped in to grab tacos to-go for lunch. I had beef and my friend ordered chicken. These tacos…read moreare real deal! The green chile sauce on the side was incredible. All fresh, made to order in 10 minutes. I'm going back to try more of the menu!

Food was good for the price!! We got the chips and guac which was really flavorful and burritos…read morewhich were really hearty but could use more flavor! Everything was really well cooked so definitely a good place for take out at home!

Daisie's has grown. I was the first to write a Yelp review for this business more than 2 years ago…read morewhen it was solely a bakery featuring Daisie's awesome tres leches (3 dairy) cakes. Months later, Daisie began offering occasional meals. I know that it has become a full fledged eatery. What a nice menu! It wasn't very busy when my friend and I stopped in for an early dinner just before 5pm. The business is still very cute and clean. Daisie has added a lot of Mexican candy and snacks to her inventory. We came primarily for tacos. My friend had chicken tacos. I had chorizo tacos. They were on small soft corn tortillas and were as delicious as they were authentic. I also had an order of flautas. They were three crispy rolled tortillas filled with shredded chicken and topped with shredded lettuce, cheese and sour cream. They were good, too. So was the slice of tres leches which we shared. Daisie wasn't in but there was a very friendly and efficient young woman behind the counter who took our orders and served the meals. The dishes came out of the kitchen in a timely manner. It appeared to be well run whatever hiccups previously existed were gone. We enjoyed the meal and stayed so long that we almost ran late to catch a show. I left in such a hurry that I forgot my bag on a seat. I didn't get very far before I noticed my mistake. I called ahead and when I returned, the young woman welcomed me. There were no customers at the time, but she put my bag behind the counter for safe keeping which was reassuring. I was so grateful and she was so gracious, I insisted on giving her a second tip / reward as a gesture of appreciation. It was a great experience all around and I look forward to returning to eat my way through the menu. Thanks so much.

I love this local restaurant! The baked goods are delicious and their tacos are sooooo tasty,…read morefilling and reasonably priced. The employees are really nice and service is quick and attentive. It's a cute small store, there are a few spots for eating but it's more of a bakery vibe than a restaurant. I can't wait to go back and try out more of their menu!