The only thing more beautiful than the owner is the FOOD. But seriously, she's gorgeous…read more Do yourself a flavor and go eat lunch or dinner at this " hiding in plain sight " spot on Genesee Street. I've been dreaming about the guava juice since visiting and will return.

This review is for early November…read more I totally would have given it 5 stars but knocked it down because they charged me more than what was on the menu. The red snapper was a set price on the menu but I was charged more than that and I didn't notice until I read the receipt at home. The restaurant is very pretty and homey. The waitress and I'm guessing is the owner is so lovely and attending! Now let's talk about food. I was alone at the restaurant at about 5 pm on a weekday and when I left there was another party dining in and another party taking out. I ordered a red snapper with rice and habichuelas and I freaking loved it! The meal reminded of the meals I ate as a child. The meal here felt so home made! The habichuelas was magnificent and the red snapper was tasty and scrumptious. I really wish I placed a second order of my entire meal to go. I am definitely coming back when I'm in the area. The hospitality, decor and food is an A!

Great food- roasted chicken juicy and seasoned perfectly. Awesome price too. Came with rice and a…read moreside of beans. Shrimp Mofongo was delicious. Also had a side of plantains. Cute mom and pop shop. Friendly and my food was ready for pickup when I arrived. Lots of baseball memorabilia on the walks. Cute place.

First time in... my son and I ordered the chicken and rice for lunch .... WOW... that has to be the…read morebest Chicken rice and beans I've ever had... great spices ... its mild but you can add the spice to it... yes that hot sauce on the table and it HOT ! But very tasty ... loved it ... we'll be back !!!

The food is OUT of THIS WORLD! Pleasantly surprised at how…read moreflavorful everything is! I ordered the smashed potato & minced meat ball! It was enough for two. The potato salad was seasoned just right. The rice & beans with chicken made me feel like I was in the Islands. ALL soo great! I Highly Enjoyed!!

Not particularly fancy, not super-friendly to non-Spanish speakers, reasonably tasty, and hella…read morecheap. I just stopped in for some empanadas. The woman behind the counter pointed out everything on the steam table, and when I asked about empandas, showed me all four kinds she had. It wasn't clear to me that she fully understood my English, or cared, but the food looked good, and I got it almost right away. I had the beef and the cheese empanadas, and they were pretty flavorful, with a pleasant deep-fried outside. The beef was well-spiced. The cheese was just a layer of cheese on one side of the empanada, with nothing else in there, leaving a hollow shell. But for $2 apiece, this was a freakin' bargain. I'll definitely be back for the ox tail, which looked and smelled pretty good.

We have drove by the restaurant now for a year and have wanted to try it and decided it was high…read moretime we did. We went for a late dinner and were able to easily get a table. The wait staff were friendly and food came out quickly. The enchilada was delicious and flavorful. The Quesada was a bit bland and would probably try another dish next time. Prices were reasonable and portions were large. Looking forward to coming back in again. My only issue is I had surgery on my foot and handicapped ramp needs some TLC. If using ramp make sure you have someone beside you. Great place for Mexican !

Its the closest you'll get to Tex-Mex in upstate. They offer all the standards--cheese enchiladas,…read moretacos, etc., plus a few rarer offerings such as chili relleno. The hot sauce and chips are tasty and the service is good. They also serve mixed drinks, and my margarita was on point. Great for families. Remember the old saying: "If I keep eating these chips I'm gonna be stuffed when my meal arrives!"

El Barajo has long been on my list of restaurants to try in the Utica area. We finally ordered…read morelunch from there via UberEats and were very pleased with our meal. We ordered the pollo guisado, camaronfongo, and a vegetable empanada. All three were delicious, but I especially enjoyed the pollo guisado. The chicken--all dark meat, which I prefer--was melt-off-the-bone tender and very well-seasoned. We opted for yellow rice and black beans as sides, which were excellent accompaniments. My kids also loved this dish. I really loved the flavors of the camaronfongo (basically mofongo with shrimp), but only wish that there was more broth to pair with the mofongo. The mofongo was a bit dry, and I needed some more sauce or broth to moisten it and cut through the density. The fried vegetable empanada was crispy and delicious. The portions were generous; our order was enough for two adults and two toddlers, with leftovers enough for an adult's full meal.

The food was cooked fresh and they provided great service. They make Empanadillas with your choice…read moreof filling so it's always fresh. A little bit of a wait but definitely worth it.

Great food, great service and great location. The portions…read moreat big! I loved the small picnic tables outside for eating. All around a great experience.

Lafa is always consistent with their food and today I stopped in for a quick lunch to try their new…read moreStreet Corn Falafel! The place is clean with many options for seats, and I was lucky enough to snag a table outside. I got the Street Corn Falafel wrap and if you order it in person you can watch them create the wrap right in front of you on the saj they have. There are so many toppings to choose from, but I definitely recommend the crunchy pita chips, cucumbers, and tzatziki. They also usually have some tasty lemonades! It's a solid place to have a tasty lunch or dinner, and take out is a popular choice here as well!

Takeout order for lunch…read more Got chicken kabobs, fast and friendly pickup, car smelled amazing on the way back to work, opened it up to lovely grilled chicken wrapped In foil with veggies and this lovely rice pilaf. The seasonings were amazing and so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be eating that again. Grabbed a bottle of the seasoning and so glad I did to give a little extra pop of flavor to the rice.

We were on our way home from an out of town trip and really needed to stop and get some food. It…read morewas a Sunday and many places were closed. Symeons popped up on my phone and we were so excited! We both love this restaurant but don't live nearby so we don't get there very often. We both ordered the Avgolemono soup.....it was so full of flavor and the slight lemon taste with the chicken brightens the soup. The Greek salad was very fresh, and the dressing was good. Our combination entree was a beautiful grilled Chicken breast and a souvlaki skewer. The spices and the flavor were outstanding and the rice and pita made it a perfect plate. Service was very good and all the employees we interacted with were helpful.

Fidal, owner greeted us, like we were there yesterday…read more Been awhile and glad we made it back. Anthony was an amazing server. Friendly and very attentive. 10 stars on his service. Their Utica Greens are good, but different than your typical Utica Greens. Chicken breast in spicy brandy sauce was very good. Get it over pasta same sauce next time. Vodka Riggies with Filet was great. Chicken soup was fantastic. Large bowl full of chicken. Parking is their private lot. Place is large but dated. Part of the charm. Would recommend and will return. Menu is large.

Ambassador's exterior and parking area are rather unassuming, blending quietly into the…read moreneighborhood. However, upon entering, you'll find a classy and classic Italian decor with a well-thought-out layout that creates smaller, more intimate spaces. It's definitely a place where you could bring parents, coworkers, or that special someone for a nice meal. The service was excellent (I believe the young lady's name was Alma). My veal parmigiana was tender, perfectly cooked, nicely sauced, and covered with just the right amount of cheese. The side salad was average in terms of content and presentation, but the balsamic dressing was quite good. The garlic bread had a nice flavor and texture as well. While I didn't have a chance to try any drinks, there is a full bar on-site. Overall, I'd be happy to eat there again, but stop on in and see what you think.