A really nice little hole in the wall Colombian restaurant. Not the prettiest looking place, but…read morethe food, drinks, and service were all excellent. The kids got mac and cheese (looked like Kraft or some equivalent) and the kids chicken (which was SUPER well seasoned and somehow really moist and tender despite being almost as flat as a crepe). My wife got a couple (gluten free) chicken empanadas, which were quite tasty, we both got queso arepas with sausage (which we both thoroughly enjoyed), and I got the arrow con pollo (a touch on the dry side, but oh man was it really tasty). Not a place to go out of the way for, but a place I definitely wouldn't mind stopping at again if I find myself in town.

This place is such a good stop for some comfort Colombian food! I was looking for a quick dinner…read moreand ordered online which was super easy and everything was prepared when I got there. The cafe is really characteristic and cool so I'd like to sit in one day but I really enjoyed my meal overall! Everything was super flavorful and delicious, the pork was really tender and crispy on the outside as well. The plantains were also so yummy. The soup that it came with was also really good and had beef, yuca, potato and beans in it. I'd highly recommend checking this place out sometime. Prices were also really reasonable.

I love going to Mi Casa to pick up delicious Dominican lunch. They are very generous with their…read moreportions. Very tasty too! Sometimes I like to pick up some hispanic items or produce when I don't get a chance to run to the supermarket as it is close to my work.

Food is excellent! Stewed pork and ribs are well seasoned and cooked. Melt in your mouth delicious…read more The only reason I am giving 4 stars not 5 is because we love their plantains and they only include them when they have them. Which the past few times we have ordered they haven't sadly. Other than that great spot to try something new.

On this visit to Encebollados El Idolo, I brought along my daughter who is always interested in…read moretrying new foods. We decided to try Bandera or flag. It's a rice dish featuring a combination of beef tripe, tuna, goat and shrimp, inspired by the yellow, blue and red colors of the Ecuadorian flag. It was a big dish that was priced at about $28. We decided to share it. It was the first time I had tripe or goat. The tuna was cooked through. It was very fishy but I think it was intentionally so. The shrimp and plantain were great. The dish was nicely prepared and beautifully plated but I never would have been able to finish it alone. Our server was a friendly young woman, who came back a couple of times to make sure we were okay. It helped that we knew some Spanish. The restaurant has plenty of seating and was clean. My daughter was so happy to eat such an authentic dish. She looks forward to coming back.

Food was sooooo good. Portion was huge! Great value for price, I think I got at least 3 or full…read moremeals out of it. The one pet peeve I had is I ordered from the printed menu, 2 items. 1 was listed at $19 and the other at $22. My bill was $58. I don't know if the menu was old or what happened, but it was more than I expected. I'll try it again.

A week ago my wife got empanadas from Viva Empanada while I was at work, and since she has insisted…read moredaily that we go together to try them for myself. We originally tried on Sunday but they were unexpectedly closed (the owner later told me they closed due to selling out of their daily inventory) so we came again today. Immediately we could see the menu was very inclusive with vegetarian gluten free and vegan options. The menu was very reasonably priced as well, with an assortment of dishes. When we walked up the owner, a very sweet woman named Veronica greeted us and helped us with their menu. We chose after her suggestions 2 Chicken Sofrito, 2 Chorizo, and 2 Colombianitas. My wife got the 2 Chicken, I got the 2 Chorizo and we split the Colombianitas. The dough was so perfectly fried in all my empanadas and chicken and potato filling was seasoned perfectly. The chorizo had a great flavor and texture and the cheese was nicely melted. Each empanada came with sauces as well. I had gotten the spicy pico, cilantro avocado, and chimichurri. The spicy pico had nice chunks of onion and tomato, and the cilantro avocado was subtle and tangy. The chimichurri was very well balanced as well. Veronica especially was so nice after as well, so wonderfully passionate about the food they make. When I mentioned that it was a special day for us, she kindly gave us a very sweet gift. Can't wait to come back and try and enjoy many more of their dishes in the future!

I love getting the empanadas from here. They are authentic crispy fresh and gluten-free. I also…read morelove their salsa. Very good. Definitely recommend trying a few different ones. This restaurant offers walk in or to go and offers a lot of indoor seating options.

Incredible spot for a delicious lunch! I stopped in on a…read moreweekday for lunch with a friend and was delighted to see so many tables and a fully stocked buffet that smelled amazing. You first choose your size: either the medium, which will run you between $8-10, or the large size for $11.50-13.50. I got the medium stewed chicken with yellow rice. They filled it to the brim and it was $10 - you cannot beat that! It was absolutely delicious. I got a bottle of water too and sat in their comfortable dining room. They had several different protein options: salmon, pernil (pork), stewed beef and more. There's definitely something for everyone. Do yourself a favor and stop in!

Los Nuestros Dominican Restaurant in Albany has gone to bad serving food. The display is…read moremis-managed and sloppy. The quality of the food has decreased in both flavor and appearance. Seems to be just thrown up there in the window and not appetite appealing as customers" we eat with our eyes first". Presentation is everything. I called back to complain to a manager on the phone but no one spoke English to hear my grievance. I noticed new server's at the front end that doesn't seem to know what they're doing. I am and about to say "was" a frequent customer for years. But I'm thinking of leaving that business camaraderie. Also they lost the business at Crossgates Mall. Hummmmm I wonder why

I got a really nice lunch here, good food at a good price. I was in Albany on layover, and it was…read morean easy walk from the bus station

The food was absolutely delicious, with authentic Colombian flavor you can enjoy in every bite. The…read moreportions are definitely worth the price, and the service was simply outstanding. Without a doubt, a place I'll come back to....

I've been craving Spanish food for a long time, and my friend recommended Lo Nuestro Dominican…read moreRestaurant in Albany, NY. When I looked up their address, Apple Maps stated that the restaurant was closed today (Sunday, August 18th, 2024). So, I searched for the next best option, and Yelp suggested a restaurant in Crossgates Mall, Albany. Listed currently as Latino's Cuisine on Yelp is actually Lo Nuestro's 2nd restaurant! Formerly known as Latino's cuisine, the owners of Lo Nuestro has expanded their family owned restaurants and now occupies this restaurant and space in Crossgates Mall as their 2nd restaurant. Crossgates is a huge mall, so I used the directory map to find the exact location of the restaurant. It was the same restaurant my friend recommended! Lo Nuestro's SECOND location is located upstairs in Crossgates Mall, next to Pandora Jewelry and in front of the "Going, Going, Gone" Dick's Sporting Goods clearance store. If you're trying to avoid the mall and a lot of walking, you can park as close as possible to Going, Going, Gone and then go upstairs. Lo Nuestro is on the right-hand side next to it. As soon as I walked in, the food alone made me want to try everything pollo. There was a line of about five other customers ahead of me, Spanish music blasting in the restaurant a few tables and booths for friends and family to dine in. A dessert case with a variety of desserts and all the food you order is behind the counter in steam table pans. I ordered a large stew chicken (which they didn't have much left of), and I see why! (It tastes really good and was exactly what I was looking for). I asked the pleasant and English-speaking young lady (Franchesca) if she could give me small portions of both types of their chicken so I could try a little of both after she apologized for the near empty pan of stew chicken, and she kindly gave me small portions of each in my large order. Both were so good! I also did the same with the tuna pasta salad and the potato salad. While I've had better-tasting potato salad, (needed more seasoning or salt and less mayonnaise) it's still edible and delicious. (At the time of this writing, I hadn't tried the tuna pasta salad yet.) Their passion fruit juice is a little on the too sweet side for me but still great tasting. Nothing a shot of lemon juice wouldn't fix. At my grown age and being Jamaican , I'm just now starting to appreciate why everyone eats and asks for plantains, and the sweet plantains here are actually good. Would I come back like the young lady working the counter encouraged? Absolutely. She mentioned they are going to fix their listing on Apple, Google, and Yelp because they own both restaurants located in Crossgates Mall and on Central Avenue in Albany. This review is for the Crossgates Mall location. I had a pleasant experience, and the food did what it needed to do. I ate both potato salad and the tuna Mac salad after editing and now I am back to give an update, I enjoyed BOTH salads and I wished I had more. I licked the salad container clean. Don't judge me.

Portions good, pricing normal, taste is amazing. A lot of the food in Albany pales in comparison to…read morethe food back in NYC. But this place will never disappoint.

I litterly ate the plastic fork...... yes it was that good…read more I don't write reviews at all. Shrimp and meats are nicely sautéed and warm, good quality for an all you can eat. Staff is very helpful and the place is very clean

I love a grab and go buffet. This one has a lot of different options to choose from. I have only…read moredone grab and go but there are seats there to dine in. The place is a bit on the smaller side but looked well kept. The workers were nice every time that I went in! I loved the fruit punch, collard greens, and fish! The macaroni and cheese was a bit on the bland side but as a mac lover I still get it every time. Prices are based on weight if it's takeout. I felt the price was great for the value. Went back again soon after my first visit and recommended to friends! Great place if you're indecisive or just in the mood for a yummy variety.