La Galera never misses. The atmosphere is always warm and inviting. They even had the place…read moredecorated for the USA's 250th with patriotic banners as soon as you walk in, which was a nice touch. They also had World Cup games playing on a few of the TVs, so if you're looking for good food and good soccer, you're covered. The staff is always friendly and attentive, and the food is consistently outstanding. The chips and salsa are always fresh, the guacamole is always on point, even for someone like me who generally doesn't eat it much, and the carne asada tacos are the real deal, served with fresh pico and a solid side of rice and beans. If you're in the Niagara Falls area and want a great Mexican meal with genuine hospitality, give this place a shot.

Today being V-Day, I wanted to take my lovely wife to a place she loves. BUT La Galera has moved,…read moreand this is the third time we've been to their newer location without luck: 1st visit - closed 2nd visit - closed again 3rd and final visit - Full, and joined for just a moment a packed foyer of waiting wanna-be diners, with an employee telling many inside that tiny packed foyer like sardines, they're full, and at the current rate, another seat/table wouldn't be opened for at least an hour and a half!! And that's for the first on the waiting list. We departed with another person who wasn't going to wait, and turning the corner to the side lot, the man beside us sees a backing out vehicle bump his car! The least they could do is plow their parking areas!! It'll be a loooong time before we return here!!

We always come here. Their food is tasty and hits the spot always. Rarely will we enter and the…read moreplace is half empty, but rather, it's always the other way around, and full of noisy and talking people! If you ever enter a restaurant and it is dead silence, turn around and walk away. Happy people talk! We are thrilled with their tasty foods and there has never been a problem!! The wait help are courteous, nice and cheery, and we see other patrons talking to them before departing, complete with hugs! I can say in all confidence that the food served here will never be that muck others enjoy going elsewhere to "eat", you know, that food is has little taste, has all that good artificial stuff that's bad for you and will eventually put you on the road to the extreme care of a hospital! It's seems WE are one of the few who eat the chicken & fish fish, which is enough for three but I could, and have ate it all meself and often! It's tasty, full of great flavor, and the friendly smiley help makes it even better!! Coming here just to drink is NOT going to a Mexican restaurant.....that's just drinking at a restaurant! We'd rather eat a real meal! That's why we come here!!

So amazing. So glad we stumbled upon this place. My favorite in Niagara Falls area by far. Those…read morecheese enchiladas are what dreams are made of. Chips and salsa were yummy. Margs were a lil sweet but great. We will be back.

It was our first visit, and we have heard so many wonderful things. The decor and vibe are…read morefabulous. Host and waitress were very friendly and welcoming. The owner stopped by the table and conversed a few other times he was walking by. Their complimentary chips and salsa are heavenly. The chips have a southwest seasoning of sorts, and the salsa is not your typical salsa... but a few bars above. We also ordered queso. It was TO DIE FOR. I need to go back already for more chips and dip. My fiancé ordered the tacos... his three were carne asada, adobo grilled shrimp, and the pork belly. He struggled to pick a favorite. He loved the sauce on the pork belly, and decided the carne asada was his favorite. I went with the shrimp fajitas. Very good sized meal. The shrimp were delicious. The Mexican rice was a bit different than usual Mexican rice... seemed more like a blend of other grains, and instead of your typical refried beans, they were just straight up pinto. LOTS of food. We went home beyond stuffed, and still wanting more chips.

When we walked in, we stood at the hostess stand for a bit before anyone acknowledged us or came to…read moreseat us. It looked like there were only about 3 tables seated at the time and a few people at the bar. The restaurant has a cool vibe with bright colors and a VW bus in the middle that you can sit in! So neat! We chose to sit outside on the patio, which was a nice option to have. Once seated we were brought our menus and shortly there after complimentary chips and salsa. We each ordered a drink, one was a non-alcoholic grapefruit jalapeno refresher and the other was an alcoholic watermelon basil margarita. The NA one unfortunately didn't have any heat or flavor at all of the jalapeno in the actual drink, but it was ok. My friend enjoyed his watermelon drink, but only had one because it was a bit sweet. We ordered the Pozole Rojo, shrimp taco trio and shrimp fajitas. The Pozole Rojo was great and definitely my favorite part of the meal. It had a lot of pork in it and I enjoy the hominy corn, which you don't see on many menus. My friend really enjoyed the shrimp as did I; it was very well seasoned and perfectly cooked. The beans that came with the fajita were quite bland, which was disappointing. All in all, I would give them another shot.

While staying in the area I looked at reviews for something decent and came across this place -…read moreGetting there around noon on a weekday, they were rather busy, so I sat at the bar and within a few minutes it was completely packed at the bar. Service from the bartender was great. He offered up some suggestions, which I needed because they have a large menu loaded with so many appetizing and amazing looking options. I started with their potstickers... They came out with a hard, fried shell and the dipping sauce went nicely with them. Enough to share, or even enough to enjoy and still have room for an entrée. My main dish was their Chicken & Waffle. This isn't some ordinary chicken and waffle, it's definitely an amped up version, made with unique and interesting ingredients, culminating in great flavors! The chicken was so large and very tender - it was amazing! The bacon and sauce on top went with it nicely, and the chive waffle was great with it! Each bite was definitely amazing! This was a great experience, I can see why they have so many reviews and such high stars, those are well-deserved stars!! Definitely recommend stopping in here!

Service Food…read more Ambiance I had a lovely first-time dining experience at an American restaurant near Niagara Falls on a quiet Monday morning. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, which made it even more enjoyable. I ordered fried calamari along with single chicken wings tossed in an Asian sweet and spicy sauce--both dishes were flavorful and satisfying. The combination of crispy textures and bold flavors really stood out. What made the experience even better was the service. Our server was amazing--attentive, friendly, and truly great at her job. She made us feel welcome from the start. I always enjoy trying new places, and this visit did not disappoint. If you're looking for an American restaurant near Niagara Falls, this is definitely worth trying. We ended the meal with a delicious dessert,which was the perfect sweet finish to a great experience.

Loved this Mexican restaurant! The interior is absolutely stunning, with vibrant colors that…read morebeautifully celebrate its Mexican heritage. The gorgeous hand-painted murals throughout the restaurant create an authentic and inviting dining experience. We enjoyed the Tacorito special, which arrived hot and was absolutely delicious. My partner ordered the four Verde Enchiladas, and while they had a pleasant tanginess, they were packed with good flavor. Located just up the street from Niagara Falls, this restaurant is a perfect stop after a day of sightseeing. We were in Canada celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary, and the staff made our afternoon extra special. They surprised us with delicious sangria and a personally signed anniversary card--a thoughtful gesture that meant so much to us. The outstanding food, beautiful ambiance, and genuine hospitality made this the perfect ending to our day in Canada. We highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the Niagara Falls area.

Best carne asada fries I've ever had, service was great and quick, and it was only $30 CAD ($22 USD…read moreas of 6/4/26) for the tons of fries, a free-refill Pepsi, and free water! The interior was great as well, and smelt great inside the building. 5/5!!

This was the first and last time I will ever come to this taco place…read more Nice start to review, don't you think? So we walk in it's not that bad of a looking place inside. They only except credit cards and debit cards, no cash. They are way over priced, and I do mean way over priced. $16 for my three little tacos, which were not even good ,sorry to say. $17 for my son's chicken quesadilla. I took a bite of it and now that was good, not worth $17 but it was good. He should gotten two quesadillas for that price. My other son and my other son's girlfriend both got the homestyle tacos and they looked OK and my son says that he thinks it was almost worth the $15 but still that is really a lot of money for those little normal size tacos. When your food is done, they call your name which you can't even hear it unless you're standing right by the cashier area. So you can't just go and sit down like I was doing, you have to stand right there and wait, which is kind of a pain in the butt ,cause you get in anybody's way who comes there to order some food. Most people are coming in and then leaving, I'm guessing due to the " card only" rule. It wasn't a real comfortable place to be in And like I said, my food was not very good and it was $16 which is pretty crazy for three little tacos. I don't know if the chicken was good or not. I'll find out in a little while. I'm sure. Lol. But no, I will not be returning there.

I had the Shrimp & Grits w/Greens. The grits & greens were…read morevery good! The shrimp however wasn't so good. Taste wise it was good. However it was over fried and salty!! My other two diners had the Birri Tacos and the Queso (w/Chicken) Burrito. The Birri Taco was more like a chili cheese taco. The burrito did not have much taste. The salsa for the chips was not a traditional tomato salsa. It was over-puréed and had a lot of cumin (or curry!). I would recommend because the grits were very good but be aware of possible disappointments.

Short and Sweet....I LOVE THIS PLACE! .. we go here at least twice a month for the last 2 years…read moreor more. Just for the record we always order the Burritos , the mix of Chicken , pork and beef. You must try the garlic Jalapeño white sauce , its not too hot...just right..I always add "ringofire" and fresh Jalapeños You will not be disappointed...everything done right in front of you :) 10 stars!!!!!

Worst Mexican food I've ever had. Was told they were out of chips then received all of the stale…read morecrumbs from the bottom of their chip bag. Meat was cold and flavorless. Interior of restaurant was not clean and tables all had leftover food crumbs on them. Prices expensive for what you get. Would not eat here again

This is a review for the one on Portage Road (there is probably one on McLeod road as well). We…read morewere visiting Niagara Falls and kids wanted Mexican food one day---so we drove a little bit from our hotel to here, mainly due to their good reviews and nice website. There was plenty of parking as this is located in a small shopping complex. The place and the bathroom were very clean. We ordered two burrito bowls and two burritos, one of which was vegetarian. The food was plentiful and reasonably priced and came quickly. The food was quite tasty as well.

First time trying burritos here and they were delicious and filling. Lots of fresh options to…read morechoose from and the staff was friendly. I'll be coming back to try other food off their menu.