We were in town helping our daughter move into off campus housing nearby and the woman at the…read morecoffee shop next door recommended Viva Cinco de Mayo. My expectations weren't too high because I didn't know if Albany had a thriving Mexican community. Viva Cinco de Mayo blew me away! We sat in a comfortable outdoor dining section. Our waitress was extremely helpful! The menu was extensive and felt authentic to me. My daughter ordered chips and queso, clearly house made chips were outstanding! Her chicken and cheese quesadilla was also delicious. My wife and I shared some of the best tamales we've ever had! So fresh and vibrant, chicken with green salsa. My wife enjoyed three tacos and the sangria. I absolutely loved their pozole with mole sauce! The hominy was perfectly cooked. Their fresh Tamarindo juice was also delicious! Truly an awesome lunch!

Vivo Cinco de Mayo - Albany, NY I've passed by Vivo Cinco de…read moreMayo many times, and it always seems to have a good crowd. So when a friend and I finally stopped in for dinner--especially since she loves their birria tacos--I was curious to see what the experience would be like. Atmosphere: The restaurant has a nice Mexican vibe with vibrant colors, artwork on the walls, TVs, and music playing in the background. It felt lively and welcoming. Service: The staff was friendly and quick, which was definitely a plus. What we ordered: I ordered the El Pastor quesadilla with yellow rice and elote. Elote: 10/10 -- flavorful and one of my favorites of the meal. El Pastor quesadilla: 7/10 -- good, but I wanted more of that smoky/chipotle spice that I've come to associate with this type of dish. Yellow rice: It was okay for me, but nothing that really stood out. Birria tacos: My friend enjoyed them, and they had good flavor. Chips & salsa: 10/10 -- you could tell the salsa was freshly made, and it was a great start to the meal. One thing I definitely noticed was the amount of takeout orders coming through while we were there. That tells me there's probably more on the menu worth exploring, and I'd be interested in going back to try some of the other dishes. Parking: Since they're located on Madison Ave, parking can be a little difficult depending on the day and time. Overall: A nice neighborhood Mexican spot with a lively atmosphere, friendly service, and some standout items. My meal wasn't perfect, but the elote and chips & salsa definitely left an impression, and the steady stream of takeout orders has me curious to go back and try more of the menu. Would I return? Yes -- there's enough on the menu that I'd like to give it another try.

First time coming here on our way back from Herkimer, New York…read more Jose was our server and he was amazing. We saw a sign on the door that if you danced your way to your table, you got something free... So we danced! We got a free taco and a free shot! We started off with the patron tree and ordered mango, peach, raspberry, and strawberry. We opted for on the rocks versus frozen. All of them were very good not overly sweet. For apps, we got chips and homemade salsa with the diablito queso (jalapeños) We ordered the Birria tacos, and the three taco combination with Carnitas and tacos al Pastor. There's a cute little photo station and a chill bar set up.

Have been twice or three times and had good meals and huge…read moredrinks. Service is shaky - hit or miss. Both visits, our server disappeared and left us waiting and needing things. On our second visit, we asked for napkins 3 times, and the server said sure and just never came back with them. Without any explanation our server was changed out mid meal with another, and she was much better. Immediately had our empty waters filled and asked if we were ready for another round of drinks. The contrast was adult identifiable. Food here is good and comes out fast and piping hot. Service needs some tuning and it wasn't slammed during both of my visits. They seem ti have plenty of servers and help on duty, but they all seem running around but not doing what is needed to tend to the tables/guests. I will go back and again, the food is good and value/price for portion and quality very reasonable.

I think I know what real Mexican food is. Nothing else compares to it. My favorite dish is pollo en…read morechipotle; that creamy chipotle sauce is simply delicious. Also delicious are the chicken tinga tacos and chicken tinga burritos. Absolutely delicious for Mexican food lovers.

They have moved to a spacious new location. Such nice people, beautiful ambiance and excellent…read moretacos. The corn tortillas are perfect!

We stop here occasionally for their strawberry daiquiri and some apps or dinner. They have a new…read moremenu with lots of things I would like to try! They bring you salsa and chips. Their chips are on the thicker side and they are delicious and their salsa is fresh and so good. I got the chicken tortilla soup. It could've been a little hotter, but it was absolutely delicious. Lots of shredded chicken, rice, and fresh avocado. The strawberry daiquiri was delicious. Fresh whipped cream. The service is always top notch here. The place is always festive!

I am not impressed by what I ordered. I ordered the chicken enchilada with the green sauce.The…read morechicken seems not freshly cooked, shredded and been out there for a while. The tortilla seems old too and not even heated or something. The green sauce is too sour. I ordered enchilada on every mexican resto I go to, thats why I am disappointed :-( my friend ordered the shrimp taco. She did not complain so probably she likes it. The rice that is included is yummy. The margarita is yummy too if youre going here for that. The service is good. The wait staff are very attentive. The place look nice and looks like decorated for valentine's already.

We came in 58 minutes before closing and it was empty. I was sure I'd be turned away, but no. I was…read moregreeted with a warm smile and amazing service. We couldn't decide from the awesome choices but I finally decided on Carne Al carbon tacos and beef nachos and my husband got the chicken fajita quesadilla. OMG we haven't eaten here since we first started dating in 2021 and it was mid. This time it was absolutely amazing. So amazing that everything looked so good and we forgot to take a picture. But trust me when I say every flavor was on point. We argued about who's driving home so the other can sleep. Thank you for an amazing date night filled with good food, good vibes, great service and amazing food.

One of the best authentic Mexican restaurants in the capitol region. The food was flavorful, spicy,…read moreand delicious in all the right ways. Upon arrival you'll receive complimentary chips and salsa. It was fresh as the chips were warm and I could taste the fresh ingredients in the salsa. We ordered the carne asada and the Baja tacos (and the enchiladas verdes to go based on hot good the food was). The carne asada was fantastic, and it came with rice, beans, and tortillas. The Baja tacos were delicious and came with a super spicy sauce (they did have a lot of onions which was my only drawback). We ended the night with a special strawberry tres leches for Valentine's Day. It's not something I would have typically ordered but I do love tres leches and this did not disappoint - it was amazing. All in all excellent food you'll be glad you came for the food! A few other notes- the inside of the restaurant is pretty and draws on what I've seen in other Mexican restaurants. Staff were so friendly and had the perfect balance of checking in with us to letting us eat our meal. There is a small bar area that is separate from the dining area. Street parking only but there seemed to be plenty of spots. However, I would try to park as close as possible to the restaurant as the neighborhood itself didn't seem like the greatest. We had no issues during our experience but just something to consider. Overall I really liked this place and will definitely return!

Delicious food and worth the wait. One waiter when we walked for 7 tables but he(Julius) held it…read moredown till he had help and we enjoyed our meal tremendously. In photos-grilled salmon, grilled steak and breaded chicken, sides were rice and beans, yucca, plaintain. Whenever Im in the neighborhood-ill revisit.

We came back for a family dinner. The music was pretty loud so it was hard to hear each other but…read morethat food though. I went for the tostadas with chicken. I have never had one but it was so good. The tostadas were crispy, everything was fresh and the chicken was was delicious. Three nice sized tostadas piled high with goodness. Everyone enjoyed their meals and of course we got the guacamole and chips! Great service too!

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.

I decided to try Toro for some tacos. The host and bartender were very nice and welcoming. I cannot…read moresay as much for the food. It was $47 for chicken thigh tacos, flan and a coke. But this meal would have been disappointing at any price. The tacos were inconsistent. My first taco the meat was shredded nicel, but the second and third had large chunks of meat in them. The chicken was very dry and almost without flavor. The rice and beans were decent. The flan tasted old and was way more firm than other flan I have had. For what seemed to be a more upscale establishment, especially for their pricing, I truly would have expected a much better meal. I took my order to go and after working a 12 hour shift I just didn't feel like driving back up there for a refund.

First of all, Toro! No one, and I mean no one, told y'all to be this much of a vibe inside this…read moredarn restaurant! The design of this place is so intentional and curated. It somehow manages to feel upscale while still being approachable and relaxed. Everything works together beautifully. The decor, the atmosphere, the energy. The design screams that it feels Bonita. I stopped by during happy hour and ordered the guacamole, the nachos, and a soft drink. Now look, I know. I KNOW! Who goes to happy hour at a brand-new restaurant and doesn't order one of the cocktails when they looked exceptionally good? Me, apparently. I'm on a fitness journey, so I stuck with a soft drink - and a ridiculous amount of chips that came with the guac and nachos. #DontJudgeMe The food was great, and the happy hour menu was definitely worth it. I walked over from a nearby hotel, but I did notice they have plenty of parking available. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was excellent. Sorry, I don't remember the name of the person who helped me at the bar, but they were fantastic. Apparently everything was so good that I completely forgot to take pictures, which honestly might be the highest compliment I can give. 10 out of 10. Definitely recommend.

Food was good for the price!! We got the chips and guac which was really flavorful and burritos…read morewhich were really hearty but could use more flavor! Everything was really well cooked so definitely a good place for take out at home!

Stopped in to grab tacos to-go for lunch. I had beef and my friend ordered chicken. These tacos…read moreare real deal! The green chile sauce on the side was incredible. All fresh, made to order in 10 minutes. I'm going back to try more of the menu!

The food is spot on delicious! We had the Santa Fe chicken salad with avocado which was so…read moreperfectly balanced in flavors and quantity of avocado, tender seasoned chicken and the array of fresh vegetables. We devoured the 6 piece (huge) arugula, goat cheese and balsamic vinegar reduction between the two of us. The brownie sundae was served warm Ala mode. All in all one of the best meals to be had. The ambience is friendly, clean and so fun.

Had the Al pizza it's Hawaiian style with a Mexican twist! Excellent! Service an atmosphere are the…read moresame very nice. consistency seems to be their strong point.. in addition they will deliver and to my surprise one of the owners was delivering.