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.

The fact that they even had enchiladas suiza earned them 5 stars. But it got even better from there…read moreand we're looking forward to trying other options. Like spicy? Ask and ye shall receive. We mentioned liking spicy and we got a platter grilled jalepeños with lime and a side of their arbol salsa. Not just spicy but flavorful. Loved loved the enchiladas suiza and the bite u had of my spouse's shrimp relleno. The shrimp were perfect--not easy to find. And word on the street (okay, it was me I told the street) is that the texas margaritas are the way to go. Fresh, not sickly sweet. We enjoyed the service and the atmosphere was spot on--Mexican fiesta is literally what you walk into

Lunch here on a Saturday afternoon. The menu is quite large but we all ordered off the lunch menu ,…read moreit is served daily till 3pm. Ample parking since it's in a small strip plaza just south of Hamburg Fairgrounds. Started with the small frozen margarita since it was lunchtime. They brought chips and salsa. The chips were in a colorful basket and we noticed all the tables baskets were different but in the same color scheme. The salsa came in what looked like a salad dressing cruet & there were individual bowls for everyone to use. For lunch I ordered the Enchiladas Supremas that was one chicken and one cheese enchilada with rice and sour cream salad. My friends ordered lunch #1 a beef burrito with rice and beans, lunch #3 an enchilada, rice & beans and the lunch chicken taco salad. Everyone enjoyed their food and were happy they ordered the lunch portion. The place is decorated very colorfully with plenty of comfortable seating if the restaurant is on a wait. There is seating in the hallway as well as by the entrance. We had very quick service and since we couldn't decide what we wanted our server gave us more time to decide. The food came out quickly, piping hot. Will definitely be returning.

We went to Niagara Falls and on way home looking for some food. We found this cute little place…read moretucked away. We had the chicken bowl and I was able To add all the toppings I wanted. I chose chicken, it was seasoned very well and had great flavor. The guy working behind the counter was super friendly and nice. They also have an outdoor area with some big lifestyle games and a cute little set up. If you're in the area and want to try something interesting and new, this is definitely the place

Updating my review. We've stopped in many times, we've…read moretried practically everything on the menu, and we've never been disappointed. The service is always quick, the dining room and patio are always clean. Highly recommend. I wish they could open a location closer to the city.

My wife and I have been here to eat on two occasions, both occasions food was well prepared staff…read morevery friendly

Amazing staff. Most outgoing helpful staff I've met. Willing to custom make order. Excellent…read more Excellent food. Excellent environment. Just excellent. Everyone should stop here at least once just to try.

Excellent service, food, and price! Will definitely be coming back. We ordered takeout and it was…read moreon time and they waited to make the marg so it was fresh! Two entrees and a drink for $45! Perfect!

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO…read more Always an amazing time at el jefe ! chroizo queso margaritas friendly staff we love el jefe

First time here and it definitely won't be the last! From the moment we walked in, everything--from…read morethe food to the service--was outstanding. The atmosphere was on point with great vibes and music that really set the tone. The service was especially impressive--our server was attentive, efficient, and made sure everything flowed seamlessly without ever feeling rushed. It really elevated the whole experience. The chips and salsa were easily some of the best I've had, and of course I had to try the flan (a personal weakness)--it did not disappoint. Perfect portion, smooth texture, and incredible flavor. Highly recommend and already looking forward to coming back!

My wife ordered this amazing fare and we really enjoyed everything. I am completely enamored by…read moreenchilada...the chicken ones were divine. We had sores and chicken tamales. Everything was fresh, so much so that I told my wife that it was as if whomever made the tortillas was standing over there....I pointed across the living room. By the way we have no pictures because everything has been devoured...sorry l, not sorry.

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!

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.

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.