20 Best Mexican Restaurants near East Syracuse

“Excellent food. I love their Fajitas.“

“Everything they sell is great. Highly recommended.“

“We went on a really busy Friday night and they were able to seat us very quickly. The service was pretty good for how slammed they were. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, this is not your place. I rate the food 6.6/10. Slightly elevated Mexican American. Overall not a bad place to go. I would eat here again.

Kid-friendliness: There were TONS of kids when I was there

Wheelchair accessibility: It’s all one level. Ground floor“

“Excellent food. Meats and sauces are so flavorful and delicious. Even the rice and beans have a little something extra. Dishes are well portioned and fresh made. Tortilla chips and homemade sauce are perfect starters. The flan and ice cream are excellent ways to end the meal. Can’t wait till next time to try the specials!“

“Absolutely delicious! We stopped for dinner before our New Years Eve party and everything came out hot, delicious, and service was excellent! We had the La Bandera enchiladas and the quesadilla rojo, both that we would definitely recommend.“

“The food was ethentic and delicious. the staff was super friendly and the prices were very reasonable. we happened upon this gem,passing through and highly recommend it and will definitely be back“

“The food had an amazing excellent taste and was generous.
The cost was less than the quality of the food
A very good value
The people who prepared and served the food were generous and personable
The restaurant was clean and lit well enough to eat turned down enough to stimulate relaxation“

“It was fantastic as always!“

“Llevamos a comer a mi familia que andan de paseo por las cataratas del Niagara y quedaron muy satisfechos 🥰🥰🥰gracias Rio Grande por su buena atención pero sobre todo por la buena comida 🥘.“

“I really enjoy walking into an independently owned establishment that serves good, hearty food and knows what they're good at.

I ordered a chicken quesadilla with everything on it. There was a good sized line but the gentleman who helped me didn't rush or show any signs of hurrying. That was greatly appreciated. Also, the people in line didn't seem to mind the wait, probably because they knew the food was worth it!

My quesadilla was thick and properly toasted. A little char on the edges, crispy and folded to perfection. I was in the restaurant for less than 10 minutes.

I'm looking forward to my next visit for sure. I want to try the pulled pork!

Parking: More than enough space to accommodate a busy lunch hour. Even if the lot is full, Street parking is readily available right next to the establishment.“

“The food is EXCELLENT! Lots of authentic flavor! Everyone was friendly and attentive! Highly recommend!“

“Slightly star struck 🤩 as we just met the woman behind ElleRae’s Tacos. My family loves the quesadillas and the tacos—which bring us straight back to the San Francisco Yay Areaaaa when we dig in! (Great food and great service: everyone we’ve dealt with here has been wonderful, and tonight I misread the sign and only later realized it’s ElleRae, like “El Rey,” rather than Ellarae, but the owner was very gracious about my mispronunciation.)“

“Always great food, great service, and generous portions for your money. Literally unbeatable. I've always felt welcome and the staff is very kind and friendly. The dining area isn't the biggest but that really doesn't matter when you come to this spot for some of the best food in town. I highly recommend it!“

“Took hubby for birthday dinner in a blinding snowstorm from Moravia..was worth the white knuckles. Great atmosphere Megan( Red) made us welcome and got our drinks. Hubby had the steak and lobster($20 on Tues nites) awesome! I had the 12 os strip and fries($10). Never had it done so perfect!!( I like well and most char it) pretzel and cheese for dessert..lol and crispy but juicy wings were excellent! We will return its worth the drive!!!“

“Amazing wings, tons of flavors. Great atmosphere, no complaints! What more could you ask for ?! We will be back.“

“Excellent! We ordered catering from Papa Gallo for 20 members of our family to take to a hockey tournament in Vermont. Both Mark and Antonio could not have been better to work with. The quantity and quality of the food was excellent and was well prepared and packaged so all we had to do was warm it up before serving to our family including the ones who played in the hockey games. We highly recommend eating at the restaurant or using their catering service since everything was seamless. Everyone commented on how good the food was and we are looking forward to eating at the restaurant and ordering catering for our next event!“

“healthy, great tasting food. I've been ordering weekly for about 2 months. Great selection to choose from and with different sizes to satisfy everyone. Price point is spot on given the high quality ingredients.“

“Great hidden gem in Tipp Hill! Check the bar’s Instagram page first, the menu changes a bit from time to time… but that’s what I like! Always spotting different things to try, Dennis is great. Very nice, hard working, and always cares about his customers. Steves is on my short list of places to get great food in Syracuse.“

“This place is amazing. They own a bigger restaurant in canastota ( La Bamba MTZ ). This is a smaller mostly to go restaurant but they have tables and you are welcome to stay and eat. The family that owns it is so friendly, although there aren’t many workers there it’s because it’s a small family business. The food is really really good and it’s definitely more authentic Mexican food. They are happy to substitute items within the menu whenever. One review stated the food is not made there and that is incorrect as I’ve seen them grill my steak when I went right after it opened. Highly reccomended this small gem in Manlius!!“