Do you want a small family homey atmosphere? This is your place. Inside has multiple tables…read morewith Mexican vibe to get you in the mood for your meal. We've had a meal at Taqueria a few times and thoroughly enjoyed both. Always flavorful, and always plenty to eat. A picture is worth a thousand words. Staff are very pleasant. Adequate parking in a small strip mall. But I always forget about them because I don't see their shop everyday. Go and enjoy.

This is authentic as it gets. We came on a Saturday afternoon, ordered at the counter and waited…read morefor our food to be delivered to our table. There was a consistent steady flow of customers, eating in and picking up orders to go. On this frigid day I think that is a testament to the quality of the establishment. The decor inside is delightful, they have potted plants hanging from the ceiling with vines sprawling out, growing along strategically placed lines across the ceiling. Several playful piñatas are strewn about. It was a quiet, calm atmosphere. Even with the grills and ovens clearly cranking the dining room was chilled. Handmade signs are everywhere most in Spanish, with some English translations underneath. Laminated menus are also available. We waited what I thought was an appropriate time for our food, the items were brought out at separate times. One item completely forgotten, so we took it to-go. Fine though we were stuffed with what we had. We had ordered one steak and one shrimp taco (3 of each came out) definitely a miscommunication but sour cream on the side was noted and came on the side. We also enjoyed chips with a spicy green salsa, along with a voluptuous chicken quesadilla.

So heads up for three kids quesadillas a burrito and a set of three tacos and 5 drinks we spent…read moreover $100. Was not ready for the kids food which was mentioned was off menue to cost as much as regular adult orders. Honestly a bit absurd. For that cost and what we received we won't be back. The tortillas for my tacos fell apart while eating them the doubling it up isn't holding it together. The kids - who love quesadillas- were not interested in these at all which sucks for the price you pay. The three small tacos I received were ok. My husbands burrito was also just ok. We really wanted to like this place, we love this type of food and the branding they have is so fun! It just didn't do it for us.

I was in the mood for a quesadilla so I decided to give Tacos Diablo a try…read more With that known, I ordered a chicken quesadilla and it was fine. To explain, the tortilla was fresh and cooked perfectly. However, the quesadilla was very thin and didn't have much in it. The only thing inside the quesadilla was chicken and cheese which led to it being a bit dry. The quesadilla definitely needed some type of sauce. At least the chicken itself was flavorful and tender. That being said, it was simply an average quesadilla. To be brief, Tacos Diablo has acceptable quesadillas, but they are nothing special.

Just passing thru Albany, I'm with a co-worker who said there's a spot he always wanted to try,…read moreOregano Thyme. Sounds like a good plan for lunch. I set the nav and we're on our way. What's nice about my experience is that I found a parking spot right in front of the restaurant. Walking inside, Oregano Thyme is not a white tablecloth establishment. I placed my order at the counter and waited for order to be prepared. Once seated for a few minutes, my Chicken Shawarma Platter arrives. What a fantastic meal! This was a large salad and I was able to choose both hot and cool dressings for my platter. If you're ever in Troy NY, I recommend Oregano Thyme for a great meal.

Outstanding! Order…read moreat the counter, pick your table and your food will be delivered hot and made to order. Warm, fresh bread with dip is a great start....but the babaganoush, hummus and spicy feta salad blew me away with perfect flavors and consistencies. My only complaint is that this spot is too far from where I live...or I'd be there VERY frequently.

Food was alright! Took about 15-20 mins to get food after ordering. Parking is difficult. We…read moreordered a few different empanadas and unfortunately they mislabeled or the lid moved idk but their system of labeling on the lid didn't work for us. I'd like to suggest wrapping each in a labeled parchment or something to prevent this from happening again. Try the yucca fries and another suggestion to the restaurant or those ordering this is to offer pink sauce for these fries :) (mayo catchup and small splash of vinegar)

We have ordered here twice and everything has always been better than expected! We live out of…read morestate, or we would eat here more often. The chicken and cheese, vegetable, and beef and cheese empanadas were lovely, and the kids enjoyed everything as well! I highly recommend this spot for a quick lunch or easy family meal! We haven't eaten there, but the service is prompt and they always include sauces and everything you order (which seems rare these days with takeout!)

First time going to this place and I hope I'm in the area again cause it won't be my last! I…read moreordered a rice bowl with brown rice, chicken, corn, peas and carrots, broccoli, onions and green peppers in teriyaki sauce. Love how they collect and cook all the ingredients right in front of you. It's kinda fun to watch. lol! My food was done in about 10 minutes and cost me around $10. The price differs depending on what you get. And the portion......took me two days to eat my bowl but I'm not complaining cause it was delicious so I'm happy I got to enjoy it twice. Next time I definitely wanna try another sauce cause I feel like it'll be a completely different experience. Yum!

This is a cool place where we can pick the noodles we pick and they make it right in front of you…read morein their cool cooking gadgets. The young people at the counter patiently explained how they started and I wish them well. This idea of Chipotle-for-Chinese noodles is a novel one and can be very useful for people like me who love Chinese food and look for some healthy options.

Absolutely love that there's an African restaurant in Troy. The Jerky plate offers good quality of…read morefood for the price it's listed for. The jollof was good! The egusi was a bit watery and the pounded yam was loose in texture. Otherwise, the food was great and I look forward to trying more items on the menu.

Two friends and I had lunch this past Thursday at The Seasoning House. My friends are Nigerian and…read moreit was great to dine at a genuine West African restaurant. The Seasoning House is decorated beautifully. It has a warm welcoming vibe and authentic art on its walls. One friend dined on the vegetable soup served with a yam, one friend dined on the okra soup that was served with a yam and I decided to have the grilled lamb with jolloh rice. Our meals were absolutely delicious! Each dish was exactly as the menu described: a hearty portion, well seasoned and perfectly prepared. I believe the person who served us was the owner and prepared our food. She was attentive, gracious and friendly. We truly enjoyed having lunch at The Seasoning House.

Conveniently located just north of downtown Albany Mr pio pio is an excellent restaurant if you…read morewould like to drop in and experience true Latin American country cuisine their dishes are filled with excellent portions and genuine authentic taste as close as you could get from New York that is. The staff are very attentive and quick to serve with a smile on their face leaving you with that warm feeling knowing that you got hot food ready to go and the prices are extremely reasonable which means it makes the experience very satisfying if that's what you look for.

Food is always amazing! The Arroz con Pollo (chicken and rice) and the Pollo Guisado (chicken stew…read more) are fantastic, but the Pio Pio Special is perfect! The chicken breast, rice, and beans in the special are phenomenal!

Overall this was still a positive experience. Now I adore French food! It is probably the best in…read morethe world if you take both sweet and savory flavors into account. It is one of my favorite cuisines to cook and eat, so I was very excited to try this place. However, the service actually outshined the food here. Our server was kind, attentive, friendly and went out of her way to make sure we enjoyed our meal. The restaurant wasn't busy that night, we were only one of two tables seated. The escargot was absolutely hands down by far the best thing we ate. I could smell it before it even came to our table! The mushroom sauce was rich, flavorful, herbaceous and so so fragrant. The snails were perfectly cooked and tender! My only critique of this dish was that I wish it was served in puff pastry rather than fillo dough. If you are feeling brave this dish is a must order! The house salad was okay. It was under seasoned. It had some pear slices and tomatoes. It was well dressed with a dijon vinaigrette. The sad part was the mesclun mix, it was old and slimy. I had to eat around the slimy bits which was gross. Now with vivid memories of the last time I had duck confit dancing through my mind, for my entree I ordered the duck confit. I took a bite of this with expectations high and was immediately perplexed. Confit is supposed to be moist, tender, decadently rich and flavorful because the duck is slow cooked in its own fat, which this wasn't. Could not have been. If I was told that this duck was roasted instead, I wouldn't have argued that it was confit at all. But then I tried to fork one of my vegetables. All the root vegetables were still hard and also unseasoned. I don't even understand this. The haricot vert were well cooked but unseasoned. The beef bourguignon fell flat. The sauce was too thin and the root vegetables were also hard on top of this dish. I loved the mashed potatoes because they reminded me of my Nonna. Hers were made with salt water and butter but not with cream so draw your own conclusions lol. The creme brûlée had me truly confused. It had a very unique texture. It wasn't rich and creamy, which comes from the use of heavy cream. It was much lighter, like if it were possible to make creme brûlée with whole milk or maybe half and half. No real discernible vanilla flavor either, definitely no real vanilla bean in here, which is my personal method. I ordered the pear tart and was sorry I did honestly. The tart base, which is typically made with butter in the dough was definitely made with a vegetable fat like crisco instead. And to add insult to injury, I could taste that it was going/had gone bad/tasted overcooked, so basically an unpleasant sour/bitter flavor. The frangipane punched you right in the face with almond extract, it was so overwhelming it ruined the balance of the dessert. But at least it helped mask that tart crust flavor. The caramel sauce was thin and basically flavorless. The pears were still hard. The tart was cold and served with cold ice cream from a carton. I would have thought that a restaurant of this caliber would make their own. In short, don't order the pear tart! Well I think that's all my comments, do with them what you will.

Overall, a very nice experience. The ambience is sweet. Our server was great, very friendly and…read moreattentive. We had the grilled octopus as an appetizer- it was delicious, very well-cooked and tender. I ordered the chicken dish- Poulet À La Gaston Gérard- holy moly, the sauce on this is so delicious I had to keep reminding myself not the lick the plate. We had the vacherin for dessert- soooo delicious. Highly recommend checking this place out!