I just had lunch at this wonderful Taqueria. Best Mexican food in Tompkins county by far…read more Everything is made from scratch on site. Large portions with authentic ingredients to a wonderful explosion of flavors. YUM ! The Villager Burrito is what I had and my dining companion had the cheese enchiladas. Chips and salsa were also great. So much so, I asked for a to go container for the salsa. Service was excellent and our waiter has the biggest smile ever. I will be back. Well worth the short drive from Ithaca.

Really slow service and not much flavor in their food…read more The food was mediocre and not worth it when you had to wait 10 minutes to get a water/ to get your order in and then 20 more before you saw a server again when you got your food. That was the last time we saw a server.

Funny how several reviews mention authenticity, because this place is by no means authentic…read moreMexican. Its more a Tex-Mex type place. But it is decent Tex Mex. I ordered the Fiesta burrito, which was huge. Its covered in sauces and cheese, and was actually quite tasty (and very filling). Service can be on the slow side. They were quick to take our order and deliver the food, but after that it was really hard to find our waiter to flag him down. Prices are okay.

From the greetings to the waitress it was amazing the food was fresh me and my boyfriend enjoyedread more

If you're even thinking about trying Yori House, stop thinking and just go…read more The bao buns alone are worth the trip -- unbelievably soft and fluffy, with that perfect pillowy texture you hope for but rarely get. The pork bao in particular had this beautiful char that added just the right smoky depth without overpowering the sweetness. Absolute standout. The ramen was exceptional. Rich, balanced, and clearly made with care. My tonkatsu was beautifully caramelized -- that golden crust giving way to tender, juicy pork -- while my girlfriend's chicken katsu was crispy, perfectly cooked, and somehow still light. No sogginess, no shortcuts -- just done right. The atmosphere strikes that sweet spot between cozy and modern, and the service was genuinely warm and attentive without hovering. One of my favorite touches? The large visual menu on the wall. For anyone who isn't super familiar with this style of cuisine, it makes ordering approachable and stress-free. Such a smart move. Yori House nails flavor, texture, presentation, and hospitality. Can't recommend it strongly enough -- we'll absolutely be back.

A great little place found through recommendations from my fellow yelpers. This place is off the…read morebeaten path but well worth the trip. The menu is very interesting with everything Korean, Japanese and Thai inspired from fried rice to tacos to noodle dishes. Service was very good and though the restaurant is small, it is well appointed. We ordered edamame and a pork bun for appetizers. The edamame were served lightly salted and warm and the pork bun wonderful and flavorful. I highly recommend. For a main dish, I ordered the pad Thai with shrimp. The only complaint I have is that the dish was pretty salty. The shrimp were delicious and the portions for everything were generous. We ordered spicy fried rice to take home and I'm so glad we did. Sorry but no photo of the pork bun as we dove into it as soon as we got it.

I have never been to Moe's, and unexpectedly wandered in. I was pleasantly surprised! I got a bowl…read morewith steak, rice, homemade guac and salsa's. It was actually delicious. My husband got a burrito which he loved and my daughter got a different type of bowl with adobo chicken I believe. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food. I absolutely love the salsa bar in the back! You can pick your own sauces. Everything is very fresh and the tortilla chips were delicious. The people that work there were very nice and explained everything to me. I like it better than Chipotle!

Went for quick lunch. Staff was very friendly and food was good. Had a nice lunch it was better…read morethan before. Went in with low expectations left feeling they have improved

This place is so good, I forgot to take pictures of my food entirely. This is one of the few…read moreremaining restaurants in the Ithaca mall, and am I glad they are still around. The food is delicious and plentiful, the servers are phenomenal, and the atmosphere is so cozy. We stop in occasionally for take-out and the process is always smooth. But they get you in and served quickly when dining in. I know when I worked in the mall and had a long enough break, it was wonderful to pop in and grab a quick genuine meal before heading back to work. If you're looking for delicious, fresh, and authentic Mexican food, I highly recommend this place!

I've eaten A LOT of Mexican food in New Mexico and Texas for 35 years, my spouse is from Mexico and…read moreis an excellent cook. This place is not good, it's pretending - but it's all there is. We've tried three times. The chips aren't fresh, the salsa is bland and plain, the tortillas are store bought, AND WHERE IS THE HOT SAUCE? Is anything homemade? It doesn't seem so. It's fairly pricey for what you get also. Definitely not worth another visit - but again, it's all there is. Shame though. Maybe the drinks are good?

I live right on top of a 'Mexican' restaurant and every time I go there it's due to sheer…read moredesperation for lack of good Mexican food in CNY. Every time I lament the fact I spent money to eat there... I had read that this was a good one on the 'Where Syracuse Eats' Facebook page, which can be a pit of snakes at times. I decided to bookmark it, as a 'just in case' I was ever passing through Waterloo. To be honest, I was a bit skeptical when my mom and I walked in around 5:30-5:45 p.m. and not a soul was in the place. Apparently, people in Waterloo eat dinner around 6 p.m. so the place was popping as we were eating and then leaving. My mom is a vegetarian so we shared the vegetarian combo D plate. I ate the tostaguac and she had the enchilada, and we shared the rice. I normally find the rice at Mexican restaurants to be underwhelming, even at my favorite spot in Detroit. This was delicious and I ate it! (There may have been some debate on who should get the last few bites of rice!) I also ordered a side of their hot salsa. I think this was $2 but it was so good and so worth it. The regular salsa was fine but not spicy at all. Service was fast once we decided what to order. No pictures because I was too excited by an actual Mexican place within a reasonable distance from me! Skip the places in Syracuse and come to La Fiesta Brava!

Worst experience I've ever had. Seated given store bought chips and salsa and forgot about. No one…read morecame back to ask for a drink order or anything. We waited for over 20 minutes before we left. To their defense, they were totally overwhelmed. should've been their biggest moneymaker of the year Cinco de Mayo and they failed miserably. I'll never go back there. Was never really impressed with their food anyways this is no shape or form of authentic Mexican food. The ambience has much to be desired as well. It was a filthy dump.

Service was mediocre, chips & salsa were good but pretty mild, and the carne asada tacos were good…read morebut not great. All in all pretty good Mexican food for the finger lakes.

Went here for lunch with my wife and our friends while visiting Syracuse. Totally cool place. Very…read moreold but clean and comfortable. The wait staff were great. They were attentive and had good recommendations. The menu is LARGE. They offer the traditional Mexican cuisine along with some specials. I had the shrimp Diabla and asked for it HOT. Boy was it hot but so flavorful, I didn't care. My wife had enchiladas which were bursting with flavor. Value for the money was great. The drinks and food are incredibly reasonable for the quality and size. Nothing fancy but I guarantee you won't be sorry!