Mexican Restaurants near Colonie

“We had a group of 8 for brunch for my mother’s birthday and our server today was William. He was attentive, had great energy, and made fabulous suggestions for drinks. I will ask for him next time we come and if you’re able to request a server, request him. They were also very kind to put the football game on the tv. The food was great as always. Thank you William for helping to make her birthday wonderful!!“

“I’ve only been here three times so far and have never eaten in but my pickup experience has gone well every time! In comparison to the one on wolf road, this location prepares our pickup orders much faster (sometimes even before the estimated pickup time!) and gives much bigger portions!! A few months ago we got burritos from the wolf road location and were shocked at how tiny they were, it was so disappointing. But each time we have come to this central ave location we have gotten humongous burritos! I also really like the chipotlane option, driving up and picking up the orders is so convenient.“

“One of the better locations. Friendly and fast service.“

“Their staff: top notch. Atmosphere: gorgeous, fun and welcoming. Food: consistently delicious, take out OR dine-in. Drinks: For truly authentic margaritas, your favorites and more you can never go wrong. The best part about this place is their obvious commitment to excellence, and dedication to their customers' experience. My favorite part: They have so many gluten, dairy free and vegan options. For authentic and absurdly delicious Mexican fare, this alone truly sets them apart. And their options continue to expand! I have a problem with tolerating a lot of unusual ingredients and they even go out of their way to omit garlic and onion in my dishes. (You can imagine the extra burden on the restaurant and my simple ask of the possibility led to them always going out to their way to make sure my orders are gluten, dairy, onion and garlic free (and still just fricking amazing, 2 extra meals in leftovers). Their social media director (?) Is brilliant, and all their events, social engagement are impressive and I'm just thrilled to have this gem of an establishment here to patronize.“

“Amazing mango margarita. Presentation was also beautiful!“

“Incredibly fresh and delicious, fast and friendly service. Highly recommend!“

“Paul M was a great server here. Stopped in the bar after dinner and was pleasantly surprised to experience such a lovely atmosphere of people. place you go once and immediately want to come back. The atmosphere is lively without being overwhelming and the drinks were AMAZING ! I have been here at least once a month, and will definitely be back again! I highly recommend !“

“I love this place! Starting with the staff, everyone is kind, friendly and efficient.
Jonathan, Maria and Diana are always friendly and welcoming. The food is delicious 10 out of 10! I’ve ordered a lot of different dishes, chef’s kiss! Their portions are huge and generous, tasty, great presentation and great prices. I am Mexican and I can assure you their cooking is AUTHENTIC ✨🙌 I absolutely recommend Al Punto Picante“

“Stopped here after my boss told me how good the food was. I haven’t had authentic Mexican food like this since I was in SoCal 12 years ago. The food was packed with flavor, the portions were huge (tacos absolutely filled, and the burrito was definitely a two hander to be able to eat it). Staff is friendly but English is definitely their second language so be patient, the food is worth it. I saw a bunch of reviews of people complaining about roaches, I waited inside for about 5 minutes and the place was clean, no idea what they’re talking about. Temp inside is definitely cold(writing this in winter) they either don’t run heat or keep it set very low. Bring a coat if you can’t handle cold I guess. Regardless, this place is dangerously good. Good luck finding better tasting, more authentic, or cost friendly Mexican food locally.“

“We’ve been coming here since we moved back to NY in 2017. Food is AMAZING! Servers are AMAZING! Margaritas rock.“

“Trip down to Albany today, randomly happened on this restaurant using Google Maps. Google gave them a 4.9 rating. The food is EXCELLENT. Atmosphere is lovely, and the staff and just great. We will be back. Best Mexican restaurant that I've been to in the Capital District (and we live at Exit 16, so including Saratoga).“

“Always great food, great service and great prices!!!“

“My mom and I had dinner here a few weeks ago. The food was great! Genavieve was our server and she truly knows how to connect with people. Her recommendations were spot on. She went above and beyond and ensured we had a great experience. 10/10 recommend!“

“I've been wanting to try Tacos Diablo for awhile now. So me and my co-worker decided to order from the location in Nassau,NY and I went and picked it up. He got the 3 Carnitas Tacos and I got the Barbacoa Burrito, plus we each got an order of the Elote (Mexican Street Corn). My co-worker said the Tacoswere delicious and definitely loaded with meat. My Burrito was also amazing and loaded with rice,black beans,meat and other fillings. The Elote was also delicious, 1st time I've ever had it. I will definitely be going back and will recommend it to everyone.“

“Food is fresh and absolutely delicious! True to the cooking of Oaxaca with its extensive variety in flavors!“

“They have one of the best chicken parm dinners in the area. Everything is so fresh and the home made sauce tale this dinner to the next level.“

“the best place I ever been. I highly recommend and will definitely come again for the great food and the relaxing music“

“Had a late lunch/early dinner yesterday. I ordered the “Langosta El Mariachi”. OMG!!! It was beyond delicious! The lobster tails were stuffed with shrimp and scallops with a creamy white sauce and cheese... the green beans seasoned perfectly with fresh garlic, the rice was cooked to perfection. The meal was perfectly plated and resembled a piece of art. I enjoyed every morsel. The lobster,shrimp and scallops were cooked perfectly. The staff is very friendly. The restaurant has a wonderful and warm ambiance and it is very clean. I highly recommend everyone to experience their own dining experience here. You won’t be disappointed. Thank You ElMariachi !!!!!“

“Never a disappointment. Always an amazing meal.“

“This place is the best kept secret and I wish it wasn't. The food is so amazing here I've been trying to get everyone to go. Authentic Oaxacan. Do yourself a favor and hit this place up and tell all your friends before it vanishes. $ also very cheap!“

“I love this place. Everything is always so delicious and the drinks are on point!“

“I run a social group for adults with developmental disabilities. We went to the Cinco de Mayo Buffay at ponchos restaurant. The owner and staff there and over backwards to give us a good time. I highly recommend this restaurant. The food was phenomenal.“

“Food is always excellent and the service can't be beat.“

“Lo mejor de Mexico 🤗🥰😍😘🔥🌮“

“Go here, get one of everything, shop the grocery, get ready to live. the 518 is lucky to have a place like this.... tacos, sope, elote, torta etc...all amazing!“

“The food is always excellent! The staff, including the guys and daughters, are incredibly friendly, caring, and attentive. It's definitely worth calling ahead, as they often have a line—this can help reduce your wait time significantly!“

“Food is always excellent and the service can't be beat.“

“Yum. The guac made at your table is the best!“

“It’s been 4 years since I moved away now and I still dream of this place. The owner makes you feel like you’re home and taken care of. I ate at this place every day for weeks during lockdowns and it brought me joy during a time of isolation. Their roast pork is incredible.“

“El Patron is truly a beautiful place. I love the vibrant paintings and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant; it really creates a unique and inviting experience. While I’m personally not the biggest fan of the food, I must say that the service more than makes up for it. It’s definitely an experience worth having.

I admit I may be a bit biased because I prefer authentic Mexican cuisine. However, my partner, who isn’t a huge fan of Mexican food or the Americanized versions, genuinely enjoys what El Patron offers. As they say, "different tastes make the world go round!" It’s great to see how a place can cater to varying preferences and still create a memorable experience for everyone.“

“Great food great service. Love going here especially during the summer can sit outside!! They even allow my small dog so it is a frequent for us!!“

“Elli was amazing this afternoon serving on a busy lunch service. Food was delicious! Great portions . Great buzz around afternoon lunch time. Second time eating here and will be back !“

“Love all the options at Hot Harry's! I fill my burrito until almost bursting because I like it all 😊 great staff too“

“Is the Rennslear store going to reopen?“

“Super Friendly Staff…Great Atmosphere with Tasty Food and Generous Portions to match…“

“Went here late Friday and it was absolutely wonderful. We did take out and everything was just lovely. My bf was never to Moe's and he was very impressed. He got the Nachos & the Homewrecker, I had a stack (could only eat half but was still scrumptious when I warmed it up the next day!). We will def be back! I'd like to do a shout out for Brandon! What a nice guy. Very helpful. Beautiful smile and very personable all through the entire transaction. Will be calling the manager today to be sure he gets the kudos he deserves! Welcome to Moe's and enjoy your meal!“

“The food and drinks were absolutely amazing, except we experienced a really obnoxious drunk guy named Mark Maurer.“

“sorry I bothered you today I was looking for the Amazon driver.“

“Muy bueno Polllo en salsa verde“