So happy to find an AUTHENTIC Mexican restaurant close to us (Pulaski)…read more Very friendly staff, HUGE menu. I had 3 Birria Tacos. My Wife got the Chicken Chimichanga. We got their Chorizo Queso for an app. Everything was amazing, and service was FAST and our orders were 100% accurate. Pricing was in line with what we ordered so no complaints in that department. Tons of parking in a newly paved/painted lot. Definitely will be repeat customers!

So the food is great. I was disappointed the Tamales weren't ready but we did go for lunch not…read moredinner. I got enchiladas and my husband got the tacos. Both came with a side of rice and his came with beans. Free corn tortillas and house salsa. Selene (sorry if I spelled that wrong) was attentive and polite. Both of us were please with our meals. The only thing keeping this from being a 5 - star review was FOX NEWS on the TV Its not the vibe for a calm lunch. Something more neutral like the cooking channel would have been more fitting in my opinion but its not my TV :). Worth trying is you like Mexican. Expect to spend $20 per person (for food ) alcohol is available as well though we did not partake

Huge menu and a good number of vegetarian choices. I got a small blue maragrita which was a good…read moresize and definetly had some tequila in it. Truly authentic Mexican food. I had the chille poblanos, the portion was big, the chilles were nicely spiced, filled with cheese, covered in a tasty sauce. It came with yellow rice, refried beans and warm tortillas. I was there on a Saturday lunch and I was surprised there were not many people in. Its inside an older hotel, so maybe people dont realize its there. But, its definetly worth it.

Always excited to try new Mexican restaurants and hopefully find an authentic place with different…read moreoptions. Friends invited my wife and I out to El Mezquite over the weekend, so we gave them a shot. First off, did not realize until we got there that the place in inside of a hotel, so that was an interesting discovery. We were sat immediately, given menus, had our order taken & food brought to us in a timely fashion. My wife ordered chile relleno while I ordered tacos de diablas - three tacos with steak, chorizo, and a spicy red sauce. Most of my party was happy with their food. Mine was fine, although the meat was a bit rubbery and the red sauce wasn't very spicy, but I suppose my problem with El Mezquite is the same as most of the Mexican restaurants in the same area - I'm convinced they all just order the exact same stuff from the same place. El Mezquite's menu is the exact same as most other Mexican restaurants in the area, same offerings, even the rice tastes exactly the same in all these places, so I'm becoming less and less convinced there's any authenticity for most of the places in CNY. That said, the food was fine, our service was fine as well, but I don't believe we'd return for the simple fact that we can find the exact same dishes at other, closer establishments.

They had tres leches cake during a festival I attended and I grabbed a slice to go…read more Life changing. I don't say that lightly. I'm a dessert connoisseur and eat my fair amount of sweets (more than I should probably) but this was one of the tops. The cream on top was so silky, and the flavor was unreal. I got the coconut cake, but they had other flavors and now I want to try them. I hope that they have this at more festivals and food truck events because this is my new favorite thing. Seriously, don't skip that slice. Get one. Get 10. Next-level dessert.

Parking can be a challenge because the parking area isn't very big. Inside, the seating is limited…read more The staff was nice and friendly. The food was tasty. I had a carne asada burrito with fries instead of rice ("Cali style" as they called it). I did order it with no lettuce and still the food had lettuce in it. I will be sure to check my order before driving home next time. Definitely worth a try!

Restaurant was packed with a long list ahead of us, so lucked out getting 2 bar seats and Bobby…read moretook great care of us. Food was amazing, starter special, pork belly in BBQ over cheese and Grits. Wife loved their Grits. We both enjoyed the pork belly. The shrimp and Halibut special was even better. Halibut was amazing. Had the Chicken Wrap, on their regular menu was delicious but even better the side macaroni salad. Worth the drive, if weather permits, outside seating. The restaurant has inside seating by the bar with table service in main room.

Random find after just getting to town . Restaurant was busy, but once we were seated service was…read morepunctual and fast. We started with a salad and followed with an amazing Grilled Swordfish with Gnocchi- Grilled Center Cut Swordfish served over Roasted Gnocchi and topped with Baby Arugula, Roasted Tomatoes and Sweet Basil Pesto. Swordfish was cooked perfectly and all the flavors were amazing.

I lived in California for 18 years and stopped eating Mexican food when I moved back from…read moreCalifornia to NY, because all the Mexican food sucks here. I'm totally blown away that this place exists in canastota. I've only had the Pozole Soup but it had big chunks of meat and was delicious. Definitely coming back.

Service was very friendly. They were out of steak so I opted for chicken tacos. I thought…read moreeverything was good and traditional. I'll go back to try the tacos de carne asada another time.

We came in on a particularly snowy Syracuse day. Hunger eating away at us. When I walked in , I…read moreimmediately locked eyes with the tres leches. "What is that?" I inquired. I knew I had to have it. It was always the plan to get the chicken birria burrito, but this tres leches hit me like they say love does; when you stop looking for it. Let's get into the review. Tres Leches: 11/10. We got the last strawberry tres leches. It was a hefty $11, but BOY WAS IT WORTH IT!!! Words can't describe how heavenly this was. If you need a dessert, get this. Chicken birria burrito 8/10 The consume carried, but the burrito had a nice crunchy outside that really added to the experience. The shredded meat was yumf in taste and texture. Chicken birria tacos 9/10 Much better than the burrito. Corn tortillas were crunchy, and the consume, again, was a great addition

If you're craving authentic birria tacos in Syracuse, this is the spot! I ordered the 5 pack beef…read morebirria tacos and they were absolutely delicious. The flavor is savory and perfectly balanced with that crispy goodness that makes every bite irresistible. The meat is tender and packed with seasoning. These are the kind of tacos you crave again and again. It's comfort food at its finest and worth it. A must try if you're looking for real flavor and authenticity in the area. Great service & casual dining available. We ordered take out this time around but highly recommend!!! Treat yourself.

The best Mexican restaurant in Cicero. The owners are nice people, I like them a lot.read more

Didn't care for servers attitude and the food was room temperature. I have been to three other…read moreMexican Restaurants in my area and this was my least favorite.

I've been wanting to try Rio Grande for a while and finally had a chance. We were seated promptly…read moreand given menus. They brought us warm chips and salsa and our drinks and came back in a little while to take our orders. The food came out pretty quickly and was nice and hot. Service was very good even as it got busier during lunch. My 1/2 Enchilada Supreme came with one cheese and one chicken enchilada, rice and lettuce, tomato and sour cream. It was a decent size lunch portion. My friend had shrimp and rice and vegetables. She said it was cooked well, tasted great and took some leftovers home. The decor was colorful and fun. Next time we'll try some margaritas, they looked great. ( Sorry, we were so hungry I forgot to take food pictures)

Another great margarita and to go order on a Saturday afternoon. It was Dia de los Muertos and some…read moredecorations at the bar and festive ballon's. True Blue Margarita ordered and sipped on while order was being prepared, I think the blue is my favorite at this establishment so far! They will give you a to go cup, as the margaritas are monstrous! I was greeted immediately upon entering and seated myself, drink and to go order both taken promptly. Short wait time for to go order, I do like to have the salsa and chips with the margarita but that came with the to go order this trip. I do think the tortillas were a bit stale this order. I ended up using the salsa with the quesadilla. Great quesadilla wish it came with sour cream, I would love to add jalapeños as well next trip. Supreme Enchiladas good as well, I prefer the chicken. Good amount of food for the price. The portion was plenty to share. I need to remember to add the Guac! I think the dinner meals should add the guacamole with order but I'll be sure to order next trip! Bon appetit!

I can't eat regular pizza anymore, of course -- gluten-free and dairy-free. BUT I used to order…read morefrom here regularly and the food was always scrumptious. Love their pizza and especially their wings, omg! The staff was always friendly as well.

We order pizza and wing delivery often. When it's just myself and my wife or our entire family over…read morefor a pool party, it's always excellent food, great price and delivered on time pipping hot. DELISHIOUS every time!

Wonderful & delicious authentic tacos with a great price to match!!…read moreCustomer service was efficient, kind and fast. There are a few tables for customers to dine in if they choose. Which I strongly suggest if you have the time. There is nothing like a hot, fresh taco!

This place came across my radar this past summer as they're known for doing a special on Thursdays:…read more10 tacos for $20! A steal for upstate NY so I was eager to try them when I was finally in the area. The staff was welcoming as we walked in and the menu was straightforward. When our meal came out it smelled good but unfortunately it under performed. The meat in both the chicken and al pastor tacos was overcooked and tough, it also lacked flavor. The salsas made up for it and thankfully the birria tacos were better. I wish the tacos had been a better experience but the jamaica was a saving grace! Delicious and refreshing. Maybe next time I'll try their fruit offerings instead.