Never judge a book by its cover! And that adage applies here! Taco Cat is in a garage. I'm not…read morekidding! Don't let that stop you from enjoying the best tacos you have ever had! Portions are huge, fresh and tasty. Even now, I'm planning my next visit! Service is great! These folks put their heart and soul into everything they do! Give it a try! You won't regret it.

Although the posted hours say lunch begins at noon, I was informed that today they begin at noon…read more Breakfast burritos are never an option, which is disappointing, because they're hard to find in the South Towns! Lastly, the entranceway is posted with the sign, "We've got worms!". I know it's a gas station, but it's a bridge too far. No tables; take-out only. Guacamole not currently available.

Lots of seating and very colorfully decorated. They seated our large party in a quiet corner which…read morewas great since we wanted to chat with each other. Service was great as well. I ordered the Molcajete after having trouble picking a dish from their large menu. It was probably meant to be shared with two people. I could only finish half and brought the rest home for dinner. Everything tasted great and well-seasoned.

An update: We stopped in for lunch 03/2025 and it was another great experience! My husband thinks…read morethey sell carnitas by the pound; I'm pleasantly full after the lunch special #6; a taco, a relleno, and rice/beans and an avocado salad. Yum!

Wow! Passed by this restaurant so many times and was I bad!!! I had the Birria Burrito that was…read morepacked with shredded pork into a pan fried soft tortilla. Served with optional sour cream and a dipping sauce. I ordered a Modello to go with it. I sat at the bar where Rosalyn took great care of me. The restaurant is super clean and a perfect Mexican ambiance. I'll be back soon.

Took a drive for lunch to get some A/C and try a (new to us) Mexican place. Very clean comfortable…read moredining room, bar, and bathrooms. Only had lunch menu options. Wife went with the Chimichanga and I had enchiladas withe the red sauce both chose steak for the meat. Food was very good. Prices were reasonable. Service was not bad but could have been better. If you're a hot sauce junkie like me , this is not the place for you. Got 2 blue cheese size containers of a sauce that barely had any heat. If you're in the area give it a shot. We won't be making the drive back, just for lunch, when we prefer so many others right around the corner.

9/22/2023: An update. We came in for an early dinner midweek, and we were the first dinner…read morepatrons. We were invited to seat ourselves, and when we ordered our beverages, each one of us was asked, "Spiked, or spirit-free?" The tacos al pastor lacked the usual pineapple tang and was a bit overwhelmed by the pickled slaw on top. On the other hand, the carne asada tacos were completely overwhelmed by the heavy hit of cilantro on top. But the service was cheerful, and the food and drinks came out fast.

Nacho appetizer. Not gonna lie, I was not a huge fan of these. And everything here seemed pretty…read morepricey.

Great spot to hit up with family after skiing. There were 10 of us. They got us seated quickly and…read moreour food came out fast and hot. The complimentary chips and salsa were awesome. I had the Cali burrito and substituted the shredded beef. Delish! Really enjoyed our meal

An update: Lunch 01/19/2026: We had another great meal here! A la carte twin pork tamales for my…read morebetter half; I chose another chile cheese relleno, and a pork tamale. We laughed at how the tamales were plated: Already unwrapped, resting on a bed of corn husk. As if there had already been a patron who had complained biting into fibrous wrapper. (It only takes one bad review). Both were delicious! The sopapilla resembled a deep fried tortilla, covered in cinnamon sugar, with a scoop of ice cream. Not what we expected, but tasty! Our waitress was very attentive and the ambiance was Mexican/Miami/Puerto Rico pop on the overhead.

Fish tacos best I ever had! Servers are friendly as well…read more. The atmosphere makes you feel very welcome! The owner drops in quite a bit and mingles with the patrons!

The bartender really kept things flowing smoothly at lunch today: She took orders for food from…read morebehind the bar, made change, expedited certain dishes, and shook cocktails. This is really more of a bar that sells food than a restaurant with a liquor license: The guac and chips had no garlic, onion, tomatoes or cilantro (great if you're on a date, I suppose?) and was served in a 2 oz refrigerated container. It felt like a Weight Watchers snack than a treat. The elote soup was thick with crema, and spiced with chili, but it was cool on arrival. At 11:30 when we arrived, there was only one other table; by 12:30 the place was packed. Lots of daily specials on the white board near the cash register. Private lot for parking.

Manito Taco Shop is an unexpected find in Lockport. We arrived shortly after opening and were lucky…read morethe timing worked out because this place was packed by noon. The man working at the register is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet and the service here is absolutely fantastic. We ordered a handful of tacos including vegetation, chorizo, carnitas, birria and two others I can't remember. Since it was our first time here I also wanted to try some of the sides to compare to my favorite Mexican spots and we ended up with chips, queso, beans, and chocolate tres leches cake. The toppings bar is absolutely the best in Western, NY with anything that you can imagine (except for radish slices). Our food was ready in just a few short minutes and all was to our liking. My husband felt that the birria was a little bland and I thought the beans were a little too soupy, but considering the spread we ordered and the excellent service that can be forgiven. Great spot if you're willing to make the drive.

Are Manito's tacos the best I've ever had? No. But they are a solid four stars. So why the five…read morestar review? Because 4.5 isn't an option, they get a lot right, and the guy at the counter earns a bonus star all by himself. The tacos and other items taste good and are consistent. Prices ride that line between fair and slightly high depending on what you order, but I've never left feeling ripped off. It'ss clean, the lines move fast even when it's busy. There's good energy here. It's also been cool to watch them grow from a food truck in a parking lot to a full restaurant. A big part of what makes this place work is Ivan( the guy at the counter). His charisma sets the tone, keeps the team buzzing, and gives the whole place its vibe. Even if the food were a star or two lower, I'd still stop in once in a while just to support him.

Super casual authentic Mexican restaurant. Exactly like we were used to in California. He had carne…read moreasada plate, I had arroz con pollo plus lots of habanero salsa. Food was great. Friday night there was only one other table occupied, so it was quiet and fast service.

Their truck outside says they do "catering" on its side. But they actually only have a lunch truck…read more Not bad if that's what you're looking for. But catering, not to the letter. I was told they only do outdoors, with the truck. I need indoors for nursing home residents and staff (like trays of stuff for a buffet line or something). So unfortunately the truck doesn't really accommodate my needs. That's okay. Nobody can be everything to everybody, I get it. But I also ordered dinner, to go. I have a deep love for Mexican cuisine (more so authentic fast food and home cookin) that goes back as far as I can remember and I was eagerly anticipating THIS dinner. Now, I used to basically live on the California/Mexico border and ate in Mexico, in border towns and non-border towns. I've also cruised deep into Mexico. One of my mother's husbands was Mexican and so was one of mine. I've spent time in Mexican bush camps in southern Texas over a campfire cooking texmex with ranch hands, but I'm no foodie. I just have a little exposure and experience in this genre. So that really compels me to say that my dinner was less than impressive. Service was good for sure. The carnitas chimichanga I ordered was pure meat. On the side was some sour cream, guacamole (not enough of either) and plenty of shredded lettace underneath the condiments. The chips were good, but could've been warmer with more salt and salsa. I have to say that the food at this restaurant, while 'stylized' as Mexican, isn't really what you'd expect as Mexican (only marginally adjacent, I'm afraid). I truly didn't expect it to be authentic this far away from Mexico, but it really missed the mark. I saw tortillas, I saw stylized proteins and even salsa. I just didn't FEEEELLLL Mexico when I ate the food. The carnitas tasted like boiled shredded pork, I'm sorry to say. No spice, no heart, nothing Mexico about it.

I'll start with the positive, the beans and chicken tamales are great! Chips and salsa are good,…read morehot sauce is amazing and everything I look for in a hot sauce. Rice tastes boxed, service is bad and nonexistent both times I came. Molcajete is the worst thing ever and belongs in the trash , I've never had one this bad before, it tastes like a frozen dinner. Tortillas are the fakest thing you can find. The kids burritos have a nasty Chef Boyardee sauce on top, burritos SHOULD NOT HAVE SAUCE ON THEM, burritos are meant to be pickup up so the second time I came I asked for no sauce and tasted like Taco Bell just more expensive. Their meat is 'ground beef' and not the traditional carne asada and then charged me for togo boxes. Parking is plentiful with spots on both sides of the building.

Delicious, quick n friendly service. Plenty of parking and clean atmosphere. Their specials can't…read morebe beat. There's lunch specials and senior specials and daily specials. Everyone can be special at Rancho Viejo.

Love this place. Right on the pier in Dunkirk. Cool vibe in the area, very beach-town. The food…read moreand drinks reflect that, lots of seafood and umbrella drinks. But there's a good mix of other cocktails and beers too. The owner seems really nice, she was working the kitchen along with a couple other family members, good to see, especially since it was all women- love a female owned business that's doing well and doing it right. Chicken tenders were good, not great but I think they're on the menu to placate the kids coming so fair enough. The rest of the food was GREAT. We started with calamari and it was great, came with a lemon dressing already on it which was good and didn't detract from the crispiness at all. Also had lots of battered pepper rings as well, nice balance. Combo seafood basket was solid. The shrimp were great as was the haddock - all battered on site. Fries were thin and crispy. The winner though was the California Grouper sandwich which was a daily special. It was fantastic. I could have eaten two. Came on a soft roll, with slaw and bacon and avocado and I forget what else because I devoured it so quickly. I'd go back just for that sandwich. This place is definitely worth a stop if you're ever out by the lake.

What a find!!! I almost don't want to leave a review because…read morethis place should really remain a secret !!!!! I lived in Dunkirk for several years, but the changes that they have made to the pier and boardwalk are really unbelievable !!!! Shops & restaurants and this gem!! Let me be very clear in saying that there are maybe three tables inside; this is definitely a grab and go restaurant . However there is a huge patio with many many tables even if they are full, which is doubtful, you could certainly grab a spot on the boardwalk nearby . We happened to have a beautiful night and we have an event to go to at SUNY Fredonia so a friend recommended this place . We waited about 15 minutes to place our order. After ordering we enjoyed our drinks out on the patio while we waited for our food. I opted for an alcoholic beverage while my son had a virgin piña colada. Our number was called maybe 15 minutes later and we were served absolute deliciousness. My son ordered the California, which was a delicious crispy fish sandwich while I opted for an Asian chicken wrap. Our food was absolutely delicious. Served just right. The food temperature was perfect and the portions were ample . The service was wonderful. If I ever come upon a beautiful night again in Dunkirk, I will definitely be visiting this place !!!!