Wow! We were extremely impressed with the food, service, and atmosphere on this Monday evening. I'm not a huge Mexican food fanatic, but my wife and son certainly are, so we chose this restaurant to celebrate our daughter's 21st birthday; especially since a margarita was high on her list of birthday wishes! The menu offers a tremendous variety of choices. I decided on the steak tacos, and they were outstanding and packed with flavor and just the right amount of kick.Our waiter (who may have been the manager, Enrique, if I heard correctly) was soft-spoken, friendly, and attentive throughout the entire meal. We never had to wait for anything. He even took care of our to-go boxes and accommodated a last-minute addition to our order without hesitation; thank you for that. Great service like that makes a lasting impression. Also the food came out surprisingly quick; under 10 minutes for sure. Before visiting, all I really knew was that the restaurant had a strong reputation and colorful, authentic décor. I left with a full stomach, a new appreciation for their food, and a clear understanding of why so many people enjoy dining here. We'll definitely be back! read more

Food and service was almost satisfactory I've ordered from here a few times now. And my order has been pretty good except for my last order when I asked for no red sauce just the green chili sauce and cheese sauce and they just gave me the cheese sauce on my burrito which really messed my stomach up for a couple of days read more

Walked in for lunch on a Saturday little after 11:30. Had some minor communication issues as we were immediately handed a menu when we walked in and asked if we knew what we wanted. I said we wanted to sit down and look and they wanted to do takeout for us as evidence by our receipt saying takeout. Once we clarified no it was for dine or we were ok. Ordered mini chimichangas, and birria nachos with lemonade. Food came out SUPER fast and very tasty!! Loved the music and decor as well very fun, colorful and interesting. They also gave us some nachos and salsa. Very flavorful birria nachos and the salsa was light and refreshing read more

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Great Mexican place in Syracuse ! Awesome ambiance. Friendly staff. My avocado salad was delicious. The portions were very generous. I didn't try the margarita because I was driving, however it looked great. read more

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Margaritas always feels like a party!! Our serve was very friendly and attentive, even though it was busy. I tried the quesadillas supreme, and they were delicious! Loved getting to try both the chicken and beef. They're served with guacamole and sour cream, rice and beans! It made for a fabulous lunch! read more

I ordered delivery through doordash from here the other night. I was craving a chimichanga and I am pretty picky about my chimichangas. I specifically only like the white cheese sauce and none of the ranchero sauce. I got 2 orders of their chimichanga dinners and the one came as it was made with the ranchero and chicken, the other i requested none with beef. Both were made perfectly! With rice and guacamole and a salad with it and we got 2 surprise bags of chips and salsa! So good and I highly recommend giving them a try. I also called and asked some questions and the employee was super helpful and patient. read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - Chimichanga dinner - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

My boyfriend and all his friends came to Margaritas on Cinco de Mayo and it was super fun and festive! The wait time for a table was super quick considering it was a holiday and very crowded. There was a live singer walking through the tables and he was very talented and entertaining! We ordered a margarita tower and the tower and everyone's food was awesome and again super quick. The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed their meal. The staff are great, quick, kind, and make it a great experience. The endless chips and salsa are always my favorite part! We ended the night with some tequila shots to celebrate! read more

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I met friends for dinner just before 7pm on a Saturday. Though it was busy no wait for table. We inquired about the new soft serve margaritas that have been all over social media but were informed they are only available Monday-Thursday. We received waters and chips and salsa almost immediately after seated. Decided on a Raspberry Margarita tower with top shelf tequila, making it around $80. Great margaritas fun festive presentation, great for sharing. The menu is enormous making for hard decisions, once we decided it took awhile for server to return, pushing thirty minutes. Food came out pretty quickly. I enjoyed the Tour of Mexico, great way to try variety of Mexican. First time trying Tamale. Fajitas, and tacos, also ordered. Good food and great drinks. Unfortunately that's where the service stopped, literally. We were just left at the table no boxes, no follow up and no bill. Three hours later no bill. We had tried waiving down staff, going to bar, even asked several staff at hostess area to take the bill we finally received. It was 1030 by the time we were able to get bill paid. Watched many large tables come and go. It was a bit ludicrous. The staff standing up front should be able to help facilitate check outs instead of adding it to over worked servers. Every table and bar was full throughout the visit. I would recommend avoiding peak hours. read more

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Food was great along with the service. The food is flavorful and authentic. The ambiance is live and welcoming read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - The best service and tacos! I had the taco trio and everything is always full of flavor , authentic and large portions . - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Went on a weeknight and everything was fresh and delicious. Our server recommended margaritas for my friend and me that were spot on. Best either of us have had in a loooooong time! The decor was fun and the atmosphere was great. Only thing keeping this from 5 stars: trivia started at 7pm. I wish we were told that going in because I would have asked not to sit in the bar area. The speaker was so loud that my friend and I just gave up trying to have conversation while he was speaking. read more

Went in for a Sunday lunch with my pal. The place was super busy. They serve fresh baked chips and salsa while we wait for our orders. They were really good. We called for few items which were really worth the wait. I would recommend this place for good Mexican food. read more

A bright and fun restaurant that serves good Mexican food. We had the chicken tacos and the vegetarian tacos - both delicious. The tortilla was soft and they didn't skimp on the filling. Margaritas were also enjoyed. Service was wonderful as well. read more

We opted for food delivery after a busy day. Loved my trio of tacos and the freshness of the guacamole.

It's disappointing with the restaurant this time. I didn't remember they posted $50+ bill will have 20% tips which it's not hard for 2 ppls bill nowadays. I ordered the 3 combos, Quesadillas with cheese and mushrooms (they charged $3 additional for mushrooms!), chicken Tamales (chicken is tasteless and dry to the bone!) and steak Burritos ( they charged additional $2 for steak, and also dry as hell!). When I got my food, there's no mushroom in the Quesadilla and told the waitress but the charge didn't come off. We asked for a bag for our takeout, never bring one. It's horrible for a restaurant to require such a low bill amount for a mandatory 20% tips and the staffs don't provide 20% worthy services. The customer can't contest the charges because you stated on your legal statement on your menu and you have the right but you just turn your customers away! As a return customer, I will not coming back again. It's your business loss! It's worth it for using this business model! read more

Came for the margaritas and we were not disappointed. The server suggested a mash-up when I asked which was better: Guava, Passion Fruit, or Mango. The server said passion fruit was the best, but why not try them all together. Best decision ever. We tried On-The-Rocks and then got frozen to-go. As you can see the size was gigantic! We sat outside where you could hear great music and have a conversation. The indoor seating was beautiful and spacious, but very loud. I'm glad we were outside. The chips were great, the salsa had a toasty, smoky flavor, maybe chipotle. It was not my favorite. I would love to come back to try the food menu. read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - Wild Berry Margarita and passion fruit/Guava/Mango Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I come to Syracuse a couple times a year for work. This was my first visit to Margaritas. The home made salsa was a fantastic starter! My server suggested the Molcajete. I have had this dish at other Mexican restaurants in the past but this was the best I have had. Perfect balance of chicken, carne asada, shrimp, and chorizo!! The cactus was cooked perfect and the dish had a good amount of fire but not so much that your taste buds were gone. This dish is pretty fantastic here and I will now compare all other Molcajete to this one!! The ambience is fantastic as well. You really feel like you are in a traditional Mexican restaurant! read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Shrimp enchiladas were ordered by 2 at our table. Their report: it was good but could have used more shrimp. What was in the enchiladas was chopped shrimp. They loved their margaritas! Chips were very good along with the guacamole I got. Unfortunately I had a basic small item and ordered 2 chicken tamales. They were not good, especially at $5.50 apiece! I ate only a part of one. The place was crazy busy either way after matinee and before theater customers. read more

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The food was excellent. I got the cup chicken tortilla soup, which came out in a huge bowl. The Birria tacos were out of this world, and the rice and beans were delicious. The service was also exceptional, and the music and vibes were awesome. Highly recommended. read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - Chicken Tortilla Soup Tacos De Birria Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

My husband got his permanent US residence status today and we chose here to celebrate! Alexandra was an EXCELLENT server, making sure we had everything we needed the whole 5 hours we were there. Highly recommend and we felt very special! Thank you for your service staff!! read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - Best mojito and margarona! - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Forgot to post this. Was at this place about a month ago. Food was really good. Service is good as well. Nice place Syracuse. I'm from Kansas City and currently living in Harlem and I wish this style of Mexican Food was in NYC. In Kansas City it's a lot of Mexican restaurants similar to this style like Jose Pepper's, Amigos, and a Margaritas chain. I'll definitely be back soon. read more

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Delicious pineapple jalapeño margaritas!! They also played the Michigan game for us on the TV which was super nice. Got some classic nachos and cheese. read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

We always come here when visiting our son. The long and short of it Ambiance - It is a big place and it is always busy. They have two bars and they are always rocking. A bit crowded and noisy but that is OK. They also have some outside seating. Service at both the bar and floor is good. Cocktails - Hands down some of the best margaritas and ice cold beer I have had. They have more kinds of margaritas and tequila than I have seen at a single place Food - I think the food is solid. I have never experienced a bad meal here. Whether it is meat or fish, it is always well made and tasty and the portions for the money are great. read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - Guacamole Azteca - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Margaritas should be ashamed of the fake authenticity they serve. Would love to know age groups that like Margaritas... I read a review that the food is better if drunk- I agree. Tortillas in tin foil-stop. We asked our waitress what her favorite appetizer was, she said the cheese. read more

I loved the inside of this place! It was colorful, vibrant, fun, and gave the perfect ambiance of a Mexican style restaurant. The servers were attentive, very friendly, and anticipated needs beforehand! Checked in regularly and were helpful with food recommendations. The food did not disappoint either. It came out in a timely manner and steaming hot in all the right ways! I would absolutely go back here when in syracuse! The margaritas were amazing and whoever mixed them up has my vote! read more

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This place is a must try. The ambience as soon as you walk in is definitely a nice touch. The service was quick. The food was delicious. Ordered the fajita nachos 10/10. Friend ordered chicken mole, ehh it was okay. The margaritas though superb and you can take to go! read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - Mango Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Redemption!! These nachos were 10/10 and look significantly different from the last time I ordered them! Last time they were missing the refried beans and the spinach cheese sauce and were definitely not piled this high! Glad I gave them another chance and this is why I never say "never again" And our waitress was amazing. Such a fun little spot to eat. read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - Nachos Vegetarianos - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Yay, what a fun place! Located next door to NY's largest legal cannabis dispensary, Margaritas is a guaranteed good time. I live in California, where the Mexican food is unrivaled, but Margaritas gives us a run for our money! The menu is massive, and the vegan and vegetarian options are plentiful and labeled clearly. Our server had a zest for life that I have never seen before. He was so fun and bubbly, and his service was attentive and outstanding overall. The prices are a little on the high side for Mexican-style food and for the area, but that's not meant to be a complaint so much as an observation. You get what you pay for here. Quality food and drinks in a great environment. They tack on 20% gratuity for checks over $50. No problem for me. If anything, I'm even more impressed that the service is so exceptional even with this guaranteed tip. We ordered the cheese dip appetizer which did not disappoint. I ordered the vegan potato flautas which was served with guacamole. Yummy, yummy, yummy! They were fried perfectly and not dried out like I have had at other restaurants. We both had two Cadillac Margaritas because the first one was so good, we had to try it a second time. If Margaritas was a chain, I would visit in every city. read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - Vegan Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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I love Margaritas so much! You almost always get in so easily even on Friday or Saturday nights (I don't think they take reservations.) Amazing staff. The dishes are simple (not necessarily authentic) but they're delicious! read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - Chicken enchilada con mole sauce! Yum! - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

After hearing some great feedback I decided to try this place out. In warmer months there is outdoor seating but not as good an ambiance as inside the restaurant. The service was fine but nothing spectacular and it did take some time to get the meals. I tried out the birria and the al pastor which are some of my favorites normally. The presentation was simple and the food was lacking flavor overall. Not horrible but not a place I am running to go back to. read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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A group took my son here for his 21st birthday and he said he really wanted me to try it. When we're able to visit we drove to try it out. He really likes the San Jose burrito, I had crunchy tacos, and my mom had enchiladas. I love how the salsa and chips are served. We had great fast service. The place had a fun, colorful atmosphere. Looks like a great place for large groups. We finished our meal with flan. If I ever find myself back in New York I would love to try the fajitas. read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - Burrito San Jose Special - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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The key must be to drink before you eat. Service was fast and pleasant. Food was a step below Chipotle and more expensive. Loud music, vibrant and nice that football was on TV's. read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina is awesome. I've ordered delivery many times, today was the first time in the restaurant and what I already knew about great food just got better. First the atmosphere, be ready for some fun, the music is lively and the decor is just gorgeous. The service, they only had 2 waiters at the time of my visit, and the teamwork, hustle and smiling faces with positive attitudes we got and everyone was getting was phenomenal. The food, my wife got some tacos and I got a burrito. I'm not entirely sure if we stopped to come up for air during our feeding but it was delicious with every bite! The chips and salsa are great and there isn't a single complaint to be found. I'm looking forward to my next order already. And I hope as always that you will Enjoy!! read more

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Food was ok. Environment was cute. Service was terrible! The server didn't bring water 20 minutes after we placed the order, and we had to ask again and again. The two of us asked to split the check but the server decided to charge by item (???) and we were never told about the 20% forced tip for two people.... The service definitely did not match the forced 20% tip. Also the cocktail was mostly cheap sugary syrup tbh :( read more

The food was much better compared to the last time I was there. The ingredients seemed fresh and my meal was still warm. The margarita tower is always fun to do with a group. We had quick service and were seated right away without a reservation. read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - Pork Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

The food was some of the best Mexican food I have ever had. I had the enchiladas and they were so tasty and the salsa verde on top was the best part of it. The service was great, my server was always checking up. The atmosphere is so cool with everyone around drinking huge margaritas. It can be a bit pricey but definitely worth eating at. read more

It's just the service there basically. We have at here may times, however this time we very discourage by the bartender. We sat there for 10 minutes and he talk to the same customer and didn't even look our way. Just a wave would have kept me there. Is there new management there ? The excuse of being busy doesn't work, been there when it has been busy. A wave, a smile is all it takes. read more

Came with my son over Christmas break. When we walked up, it looked very busy. No wait at all! Sat immediately and brought chips and salsa. They were delicious. Our server Alex came over and answered all our questions. Since they were jot overly busy she did let us know that if we didn't want our food to come out right after our appetizer we should wait. It was no issue and within 15 minutes, all was at our table. Enchiladas, chorizo papas, and loaded nachos. Absolutely delicious. Our server was attentive and even brought us extra chips and salsa because my son asked for salsa to go because he liked it so much! Will definitely come back. read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Margaritas downtown is always a fun time with a large group! Celebrated a birthday & they were very accommodating, even bringing our forks and such for the cake we brought in! The food was plentiful; personally shared a 2-person steak fajita meal which was much more than enough for some good leftovers, taco nachos fed the 8 of us, the quesadillas were thick and of course, double tower for $100 is NOT a bad price at all! read more

Margaritas Mexican Cantina - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I love this place! Margaritas has great drinks, chips and salad and enchiladas. I always enjoy coming here. The staff is friendly and helpful here. Even when they're busy, you'll be seated quickly. There is indoor and outdoor seating. And, the decor here is very colorful too. I can't wait to come back here again soon. read more

They used to be really good and reasonably priced. They now charge almost $5 for a small cup of cheese when you order cheese dip. They used to give a large container of cheese and an extra bag of chips. They also didn't give us salsa like they have in the past. read more