ama cocina

4 Sheridan Ave, Albany
(518) 776-4550

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Customers' Favorites

House Margarita Take-Out
Barbacoa Braised Beef
The Weston Burrito
Mexican Street Corn
Birria Quesadilla
Carne Asada Tacos
Carne Asada Taco
Sweet Guacamole
Birria Tacos 3
Chicken Flautas

Menu

Dips
Housemade Tostadas and Salsa
Queso Fundodo
Refried beans, roasted chiles, cheesy melted goodness and chorizo bites. Served with housemade tostadas.
Tres Dips
Choice of 3 dips. Served with housemade tostadas.

Soup
Chicken Tortilla
Served with queso fresco, avocado and fried tortilla strips.
Grilled and Chilled Tomato Gazpacho
Evoo, cilantro.

Ama's Signature Guac
Signature Guacamole
Heirloom tomatoes, cilantro, preserved lime & orange zest.
Sweet Guacamole
Pickled Watermelon, Moody Blue Cheese Crumbles, Jalapeno Syrup, Cocoa Brittle
Savory Guacamole
House Smoked Trout, Dijonaise, Fried Capers, Pickled Onions, Candied Lemon, Dill Cream Cheese

Street Corn
Street Corn (Individual Portion)
Lime aioli, cotija cheese & housemade chile dust.
Street Corn (Shared Portion)
Lime aioli, cotija cheese & housemade chile dust.

Chicharrones
Ama Style Chicharrones
Mango hab fire, lime juice, pickled serrano, red onion & cilantro pesto.
Grim Reaper Chicharrones
Reaper sauce, lime crema, pickled jalapeno, pickled carrots & queso fresco.

Ceviche
Mariscos Ceviche
Citrus poached shrimp, ahi tuna, charred tomato, pickled serrano, fresh cucumber, fresh avocado, evoo, freshly squeezed citrus.
Vegetarian Style Ceviche
Citrus marinated artichokes, summer salsa, crumbled tofu.

Empanadas
Duck Empanada
Duck, cherry, agave, queso, jalapeno cherry salsa.
Beef Empanada
Ground beef, jose's queso sauce, fried potatoes, tomato jam.

Nacho Pies & Pizzas
Mexican Pizza
Refried charros beans, ground beef, cabbage, lime crema, heirloom tomatoes, cilantro, onion, queso oaxaca, cotija and black olives.
Veggie Pizza
Chipotle tomato jam, queso fresco, crumbled tofu, roasted mushrooms, cilantro pesto, artichoke hearts, sweetie drops.
Signature Nacho Pie
Queso, ground beef, crema, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeno, cilantro, onions and cotija.
Veggie Nacho Pie
Cilantro mint hummus, crumbled tofu, fried onions, roasted mushrooms, artichokes, jalapeno agave.

Taco Party
Carnitas Tacos (2)
Refried beans, cabbage, summer salsa, queso fresco.
Smoked Chicken Tacos (2)
Black beans, hatch green chile pimento cheese, cabbage, pico de gallo.
Chorizo & Potato Tacos (2)
Salsa verde, crema, pickled watermelon, fried onions.
Hamburger Helper Tacos (2)
Ground beef, queso sauce, tomato jam, dijonaise, pickled onion, tomatillo slaw, cotija.
Veggie Tacos (2)
Cumin & coriander seed encrusted tofu, cilantro mint hummus, roasted mushrooms, jalapeno agave.
El Pescado Tacos (2)
Buttermilk marinated and cornmeal fried tilapia, pickled carrot, pickled jalapeno, chipotle ranch slaw & scallion.
Caprese Tacos (2)
Blistered tomatoes, fried queso blanco, balsamic reduction, cilantro pesto, fresh tomatoes, grilled tortillas.
Smoked Trout Tacos (2)
Dill cream cheese, dijonaise slaw, everything bagel mix, red onion, fried capers.
Fried Scallop Tacos (2)
Cilantro pesto, sweetie drop slaw, cotija, candied lemon.
BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos (2)
Chipotle bbq pulled pork, chipotle ranch backyard bbq slaw, cornbread crumble.
Duck Carnitas Tacos (2)
Jalapeno-cherry salsa, cilantro, onion & seasonal mole.
6 Tacos for $18
6 Tacos, choose 3 varieties.
6 Tacos for $24
6 Tacos, 2 of each flavor.
6 Tacos for $30
6 tacos, choose 3 varieties.
Reaper Style Pork Belly
Crispy fried chicharonnes, reaper sauce, lime aioli slaw, pickled jalapenos, pickled carrots, blue cheese crumbles, scallions.
Steak & Potato Tacos (2)
Cabbage, crema, pico de gallo, queso fresco, pickled jalapeno
Sushi Tacos (2)
Ahi tuna tar tar, minced cucumber, red onion, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, sesame seeds, wasabi salt, wasabi cabbage slaw.

Big Bad-Ass Burrito Box
Big Bad-Ass Burrito Box
Filled with rice, beans, queso fresco & shredded cabbage. Served with tostadas and housemade salsa.

Platos Calientes
Jose's Chicharonnes
Refried beans, queso fresco, cilantro, onion, crispy chorizo, sunny side egg, avocado, radishes.
Mojo Marinated Hangar Steak Fajitas
Caramelized peppers & onions and all the fixin's.
Mexican 'Lazagna'
Corn tortillas, queso sauce, ground beef, chipotle roja, salsa verde, lime aioli, queso fresco, tomatoes & black olives.
Adobo Grilled Chicken Fajitas
Caramelized peppers & onions, all the fixin's.

Enchiladas
Enchiladas
Cast iron skillet baked. Topped with crema & queso. Served with side of rice & beans.

Sides
Rice & Black Beans
Side of sour cream
Side of Guac

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Recent Reviews

We had a great meal at Ama Cocina! Both the food and wait staff exceeded our expectations. The only complaint was that we were attending prior to a show at the Palace and it appears that the kitchen was not prepared for the volume of diners, as our meal took an inordinate amount of time to arrive. Fortunately, we were able to make it to the show on time, but had to rush our meal to make sure we made it.
September 2025
I had Ama Cocina take out which was divine so when my husband and I decided to go out for our anniversary this was such an obvious choice. I'm so glad we came — the food and service were impeccable. I had the birria tacos and my husband had the carne asada and we split a pitcher of margaritas. We also had the chocolate churros for dessert. SO good. Can't wait to eat here again!
July 2025
I have the most incredible carnita bowl. I travel for work and Mexican is usually a safe bet for GF and DF folks, everything is crazy tasteful. Will be back anytime I am in Albany
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June 2025

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ama cocina

4 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY 12207
(518) 776-4550