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.

Totally worth a drive out to Medina for some tacos or a torta. It's a beautiful drive from Buffalo…read moreinto Medina and you should go through the Iroquois nature preserve on the drive. The taco truck is open Friday Saturday and Sunday and there are several socially distanced picnic tables outside, some with umbrellas and some without. It was a nice day so we sat in the sun. My diablas torta (chorizo & carne asada) was delicious with slices of avocado, onion, lettuce and peppers. Unlike most tortas I've had they were light with the mayo which is appreciated when you're having something as decadent as chorizo and steak. The bread was amazing and fresh as well. Great sandwich. The bf has lengua, carnitas and diabla tacos and enjoyed them all. We had horchata and Jamaica to drink. The Jamaica was not too sweet which was nice. The horchata was very good. My biggest problem with the aguas frescas set up was the multitude of yellow jackets attacking the drink dispensers which were set up for self service. I had wanted limonada but the bees were particularly interested in the dispenser for that one. We also checked out the store next door and picked up a packet of hot homemade tamales (also delicious) as well as some chorizo, hot sauce and drinks. Highly recommended weekend trip.

The closest thing we've found to tacos that remind us of home- LA. It's well with the drive for us!read more

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.

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.

Everything is absolutely awesome! People are great, food is…read morefantastic, and selection is excellent. Best little hidden gem in Albion

I just moved to Batavia from San Antonio Texas and these Tacos are as close to the Tacos I can find…read moreback home as you can find in Western New York highly recommend

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.

I've been to Batavia several times over the years, never realizing this hidden gem was right on…read morethere Main St. Fast service, reasonable prices that were a shocker, quality of food was average. Ordered a lemonade and a deluxe quesdilla, and it was under $9, anywhere else that was a chain would have been more expensive. This place walk up only, has drive thru and a little sitting area. It's located across from Tops, will defintly come back.

What can I say? This place is a strange mix of authentic and not authentic at all…read more authenticity meter ratings cash only +1 Simple menu +1 Walk up window +1 nice staff +1 little hot saucys +1 here's where it starts to get weird flour tortillas only -1 napoleon dynamite style chips and cheese -1 crumbled meat only -1 no fountain drinks -1 so, as you can see by math, it is a net even toss up. Anyway, would still probably eat here over taco bell as long as it is after breakfast. If this place had breakfast wowie it would be so cool.

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.

Restaurant was clean and well maintained. Food was good and favorable. Service was friendly and…read morehelpful.

Its the epitome of cultural appropriation. It was bland and unseasoned. They were out of everything…read moreeven though we were there in the middle of the day, claiming that they were still making the barbacoa. The tacos were so greasy they could clog an artery. While stealing away from the Mexican culture by also having a Mexican wrestler on all their signs. Would not come here again!