Great food, service, and of course margs every time we visit. One of our to spots. Chips and salsa as soon as you sit down. Ordered the taco dinner with sopa...yummm is all I have to say. And you can order a whole bag of their homemade chips and salsa to take home. It really is that good! read more

Me and my Girlfriend came here for a late dinner and I was not disappointed. My first time in this restaurant and the food was good and the price for all the food on the table was very reasonable. Once inside you can see they do have options for live music and the service is inviting and friendly. read more

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First time here. First and foremost fantastic live music by the Samuel Tambe Band. Second, our server Lorraine was the best! Absolutely sweet, attentive and fun. She helped make the night. And the food. We over ordered because we did not know how big the servings were. Everything came out very good, timely and tasted great. Really good experience read more

We came here on a Friday night around 6PM because a band we love was supposed to play on the patio at 7. We asked to be seated on the patio, but were told that the 2 empty tables were saved. We were seated inside the almost empty restaurant, and chips and a small bowl of runny red liquid was placed on our table. Our waitress came to take our drink order, and when we asked what was on tap, we were told that the beer kegs had kicked, but we could order something in a bottle. I ordered a frozen lime margarita with a salted rim, and my husband ordered a seltzer. The margarita had very little salt, and the seltzer was served in a can with no glass offered. We ordered queso and it was relatively tasteless except for the sprinkling of cilantro on top. We were not offered any small appetizer plates to eat this on. Next came our tacos. I ordered two with beef, and one with chicken. The chicken was dry and chewy, and tasted like it had been reheated a few times. The beef was also dry and overcooked. This was a very disappointing evening, although we did stand outside on the sidewalk to listen to the great band that was playing on the patio. read more

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Excellent meal and drinks Bartender-Joey, knew exactly how to make a spicy margarita Great homemade chips and salsa Queso was delicious read more

Gramma Mora's - Mexican dessert - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Stopped in at Gramma Mora's on a Tuesday night around 7:30p. The bar was busy with beer league baseball players and there were about 5 occupied tables. We chose to sit outside where the tables and chairs looked like mismatched patio furniture. The service was kinda slow, but our server was very nice. We ordered the chimichanga dinner with steak and the carnitas dinner with chorizo; both with rice and beans. The chimichanga dinner was good, the steak was a little chewy, but it had good flavor. The carnitas dinner was just tacos in a lightly fried shell; the chorizo in it was good. The rice and beans were like warm and had little flavor. Overall Gramma Moras was alright. Not sure if I would go back. read more

Gramma Mora's - Carnitas Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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We haven't been here in quite some time but we were going to be in the area and wanted Mexican so we figured we would visit again. Gotta say that we were disappointed with our visit and probably won't be stopping back again. It was nothing like we remembered it being. Start with the service, which was sub-par. When we entered we weren't immediately greeted and when the hostess/waitress came up front she grabbed two menus, handed them to us and said, "sit wherever you like, I'll find you". No kidding, the place was empty! I wanted a Pina Colada however they were out of the mix so I had to settle for a strawberry daiquiri, which was nothing special. As for the food, I had the Azteca Burrito dinner and my wife went with the Chimichanga dinner. Mine was just ok, nothing special to write home about and not in the same ballpark as other authentic Mexican places in the area. My wife felt the same about hers, just okay and add to it the fact that they gave her refried beans instead of the Sopa that she asked for it just solidified our decision not to come back. She would have mentioned something to the waitress but she never came over to check on us, not once. Not a "how is everything?" Or a "can I get you anything?" Or even a "do you need another drink?" I think this place has run its course in the WNY Mexican restaurant arena and with so many other authentic Mexican places around, this is last on our list. read more

Gramma Mora's - Azteca Burrito Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I can vouch for the delicious Shrimp Nachos! The Bean Dip and their chips are amazing! I ended with the Apple Grande. Service was served with smiles and the ambiance is most definitely Mexico. read more

Gramma Moras was alright we enjoyed the visit the food was just okay nothing special if I'm being honest. Their tacos were just okay I'd expect better from an authentic Mexican restaurant. The staff was super nice and friendly and the queso was yummy! Prices were about hertle expectations which is a bit annoying considering the quality of the food. It's complicated I'm glad I tried but I'm not totally sure I'd be back. read more

Gramma Mora's - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Food always amazing. Loved the servers suggestion for the bbq chicken tostada. Also her taste in TV shows is above reproach.

Best Mexican in western New York! Gramma Mora's is a must visit! It's a Buffalo institution!!! read more

Excellent service, Amazing food. Have been coming here for years and will continue to do so. The servers are always pleasant, and the dishes are staples. I love the Flautas, and my dad loves the Taco Salad. There's lots of Mexican options in the area but this will always be my number 1! read more

Gramma Mora's - Flautas Entree - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable. She got our drinks quickly because we were just on the tail end of happy hour. They gave plenty of chips and salsa while we looked over the menu. Great selection of food a little bit of everything for everyone. The portions were huge and came out hot. We were too full for dessert. read more

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Grandma Mora's is a real gem in the Buffalo restaurant scene. They know how to treat customers to real and delicious authentic Mexican food that is also very affordable. The quality of the food is great, you can't go wrong here. On top of it the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Check their music schedule for some great live entertainment. The first Wednesday of the month features some of the best musicians in Buffalo and it all kicks off at 6:30PM. I would suggest making a reservation and go check it out! You won't be disappointed! read more

The Scarlet Vetter says.....it had been forever and a day since I had been here, but an unencumbered day in Buffalo left some time to squander, so I l convinced the hubs to take a jaunt to Hertel Ave to have lunch at this place as he had never been here. I used to go here back in the day when it was on Niagara Street. Then when it moved closer to where I lived in north Buffalo, I was overjoyed. Then I moved out to the Southern Tier in 2009, so it is likely that long since I was at Gramma Moras. The decor is still good with large booths. The facility is clean. We waited a few minutes for someone to come and seat us, but to be fair, we walked in right as they likely opened for the day. Chips and fresh salsa hit the table pretty fast along with some green chile sauce (when our server asked me if I like hot sauce she brought us a sample) Yum. The chips were hot, crunchy and perfectly seasoned. Then an amazing classic Margarita! I ordered the Pueblo's Platter (with chicken) and my hubby ordered the Mexican Stand Off (chorizo). The dishes come with a choice of 2 out of 3--rice, beans or sopa. We took the beans and the sopa (delicious). In all, the food was hot, really good and well spiced. We ate way too much and rolled out of the restaurant. I can say for sure we will be back! read more

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Stopped for dinner on a Sunday evening, we did not have a reservation but were able to be seated after a short delay. We sat inside although the street side patio looked very inviting. The staff was friendly and courteous. After having some complimentary chips and salsa, We ordered a nacho appetizer which was fantastic. It was so large though we took much of our entrees home. The entrees consisted of a steak chimichanga and cheese enchiladas, they were fantastic as well. My wife had a glass of Pinot Grigio. All in all a wonderful meal, we will be sure to return. read more

Gramma Mora's - Dining - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The atmosphere was cute and the staff was nice. The food was okay but not anything special. My tacos tasted like something I could make at home, so I would try something else next time. The sopa was very bland I did not eat more than a bite or two, but I liked the beans! Unpictured, but we got dessert as well and the brownie Sundae was very good. read more

Gramma Mora's - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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The only good thing about this place is the margaritas and the patio in the summer. I've tried it about 3 times now and will not be returning. The restaurant advertises that it's homemade family recipes but it does not deliver. Service was slow 2 out of our 3 visits. Most of the sauces are thick and taste like they're out of a can. Even the salsa isn't good if you can imagine that. Plenty of other Mexican options that actually taste authentic. read more

Woof! I bought a half off special for here. And boy I'm glad I didn't pay full price for this. Besides lacking any flavor or something unique we were served up microwaved sides and boring main dishes which both had use hesitant to eat. Plus the food was lukewarm at best. The queso had 0 flavor and tasted like flour gravy and the salsa was just there. The atmosphere was the same as it was 20+ years ago I was there last, old, and dingy. This place is sad. Sad food, sad atmosphere and just a complete miss. We were really disappointed especially with so much other Mexican choices around. I'd never go back! read more

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The family spot on Hertal Ave where everyone knows your name. The owner, Charlie and his wife, Liz, have been doing this over a lifetime. You're just not going to meet a better group of humans and oh, by the way, the food is amazing and just keeps getting better! Yep, that's right, Mexican in Buffalo is getting very good. Of course Charlie confuses things sometime because of his deep Italian roots as well. Just go! You'll enjoy inexpensive, casual eats! I'm a fan! read more

A favorite of mine. Locally owned and operated. Great mom and pop Mexican restaurant. Food is fresh and delicious. Service has always been friendly and great. Fun ambiance and vibe at the restaurant and bar. read more

Been eating at Grandma Mora's since they were on Niagara Street. They never disappoint. My favorite is the El Pancho Villa Burrito. Tender pork and spicy green sauce. read more

Gramma Mora's - El Poncho Villa Burrito Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Food was great, friendly atmosphere/service and sizable portions :) The flautas were a perfect texture and we enjoyed the music also.

Delicious food and very friendly staff makes this a great dinner spot. We had a Mexican stand off platter and a fajita salad. Both were large and very tasty. And great chips and salsa! read more

Lorraine was our waitress and she was so sweet! Food was also delicious. Definitely will be back.

Amazing food, great service, delicious margaritas, and wonderful outdoor seating right on Hertel Ave.

I sat at the bar and Joey the bartender was amazing! Very attentive and made a killer spicy margarita. Also the chimichanga dinner was so delicious! Will be back again! read more

Gramma Mora's - Fried Ice Cream - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We were so excited to hear about authentic Mexican cuisine after moving here from Arizona. We were not disappointed! The staff are all so welcoming, the food is amazing, and there is such a rich history here! And the place is so cute - with the murals and light fixtures! We will be coming back, and bringing our fellow friends who miss authentic Mexican cuisine! read more

Food is amazing and the staff is so friendly and willing to go above and beyond! Taking my 1 year old out to eat can sometimes be a challenge but the staff made us feel right at home. read more

Great food and great service by Lydia! I loved the shrimp fajita. We came to celebrate a birthday! They were so sweet to accommodate our dietary needs with the birthday treat. Amazing restaurant! read more

Burrito ranchero followed with an apple grande I'm the happiest guy in town..... JUST FANTASTIC !!! read more

Great food great service The atmosphere was great music was great lots of fun decorations read more

I've been a fan since I was a little girl and gramma was on Niagara St. Talk about a throwback huh? And you know what? I'm still a fan. Not sure where the complaints of the service are coming from because our server was very attentive and kept checking in on us. We had quite a few people checking in and especially during this challenging COVID-19 time, they're doing wonderfully as far as an establishment is concerned. I ordered the steak chimichanga dinner with sopa de fideo as the 2 sides (my absolute favorite ever, you must try if you're unfamiliar, and even if you are familiar-get it!) The steak chimichanga was delicious, very flavorful. The sopa was awesome per usual. I wished I had some to go as well. I also had a strawberry daiquiri which was so good, nice and strong too. Worth it to get it as well. They didn't have the pina colada which no biggie, the strawberry was just as good. Wasn't really a fan of the raspberry to be honest. Also had 2 orders of the kid's cheese quesadilla for the kids. They enjoyed it and ate all of it. My daughter really enjoyed the rice and beans. Overall, this place is a staple to the Buffalo area and most buffalo natives know about it. Worth a try, the decor is also appreciated. Reminds me of being in Mexico while being in Buffalo. read more

Gramma Mora's - Steak chimichanga dinner with sour cream and guac on side and 2 sides of sopa de fideo. - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

the food is delicious and the service is amazing The Ambiance is truly amazing and It feels like you are truly in mexico I would 100% eat here again read more

Stopped in for Cinco De Mayo. Always a good time here. Good food good drinks and good times. Today I went with the three taco dinner. One soft with chicken one hard with chorizo and one hard with beef. I had a delicious lime margarita to quench my thirst. I always enjoy my visiting here. This is a longtime original restaurant in Buffalo that puts out quality Mexican food. The margaritas are great as well. Happy to see the place with diners on this Cinco De mayo. read more

Gramma Mora's - Liz G and me - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

True story, this was my first visit. For years, even when I lived on Liden (street away from Hertel) I thought this might have been a BBQ joint because the Grandma Mora I knew sells baked beans (avail in Wegmans). Someone finally told me and I was like, oh ok. So I've known it was a Mexican restaurant nestled on Hertel but still never came here, after hearing about the reputation. That changed when my friend offered we meet up here for National Margarita Day (which I also didnt know was today). We arrived shortly before 6, a few seats were still open at the bar so we cuddled up to it. My friend comes here frequently and enjoys herself and the staff is familiar with her. We ordered our margaritas which they seem to have many flavors available, they opting for mango and I pomegranate. I assume our special Patron Tequila glasses, which we were allowed to take home was for the "national holiday". Wanting a bite to eat I ordered the 3 for $6 taco deal, selecting pollo, barbacoa and carnitas. Like other places they are soft shell corn tortillas, doubled up but served with just meat. In the main dining area there is a "toppings" bar which has your basic vegetable toppings, some salsa but no sour cream or cheese. Regarding the tacos, they were extremely dry. I would have liked some sort of sour cream or something to give them a bit a moisture. Out of the three meats the carnitas has the "most" flavor but even that wasnt strongly seasoned. I did not find the addition of the toppings to add much more flavor. This experience was turned around however by the fried ice cream. Not a large scoop, but a scoop of ice cream, cinnamon possibly with the fried shell surrounded by fried tortillas chips sprinkled with powdered sugar and chocolate sauce. This was a delightful end to our meal. The experience turned again when we attempted to cash out our tab. I am not sure if it is typically busy or if it was the crowd due to the "national holiday" but after being acknowledged and told our tab be brought the 2nd bartender, twice looked to us as being ready to cash out. More than twice that 1st bartender was next to or in front of us making drinks for other customers. It took much longer than needed. I would have thought you they wanted the seats to turn over to accommodate more and new patrons since we clearly had finished. I cant say I will be coming back here, especially for food since there are many other options available however based upon the full seats they must be doing something right. read more

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Visited here to start off a Sunday Funday (IYKYK). I was prompted to stop in after seeing their FB post about bottomless mimosas and their patio seemed like a perfect spot to enjoy them while people watching on Hertel Ave. Upon arriving, we were greeted by a polite but some what frantic hostess. She seated our party of two and advised they were a little short staffed, completely understandable with Ms. Rona making her encore appearance this summer. Despite this, we decided to stay and try this place out anyway. There was a little confusion about the bottomless mimosa offering. It wasn't on their menu and the server seemed to know nothing about it, however when I brought up the FB post from their page, she said we were good to go! That was great news because the food was a little meh. Not horrible but just not amazing. A little bland, portion sizes were strange (too small or too large on the most random things - think 6 pieces of toast with a side of eggs but only one thin slice of French Toast for the entire French Toast entrée). Despite the slow-ish service and menu confusion, the staff was really trying their best and that's all you can ask for sometimes. I'd love to check this place out when they're a little better staffed. There's a lot of potential here. read more

Gramma Mora's - Bottomless Mimosas - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The Flautas are so good. Chill spot for good food and drinks with friends. Servers are super friendly read more

Gramma Mora's - Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The server Linda was the only positive things about this place. She was attentive and friendly. The food was an awful texture and extremely bland. The limes in the corona were slimy and the salsa tasted like marinara sauce. The chips were okay, but overall a huge disappointment. I should have read the reviews before going. read more

Gramma Mora's - Pork tacos with green chili - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I love Gramma Mora's and have been a fan since they were on Niagara Street ages ago. Their ingredients are fresh and service is always friendly and good. read more