Mexican Restaurants near Rensselaer

“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“

“hard working, dedicated employees tasked with an impossible demand, you NEED to staff your store more, and hire more people. this is ridiculous and likewise why the reviews and employee retention rate are down. this is unacceptable and you all need to do better at staffing and supporting your employees.“

“We must have gone on an off day. The soft shells were hard. The potatoes were old and crunchy. Everything in the food department was poor quality and/or old.

I was pleasantly surprised at the action taken by Taco Bell. It is very clear I was there at the wrong time, but they rectified that very quickly.“

“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.“

“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'm addicted to the birria tacos. I don't know how the heck they do it but it's the best . I literally can't go a week without. so good.“

“I have picked up a lot of food from here, doing deliveries and I be in here. These people are amazing, hard-working friendly people. Everything is homemade, it's delicious and there's always a place to sit me and it's very comforting, quiet relaxing atmosphere. Did I say the food is amazing? And these people are very nice people hard working people“

“if you like traditional Mexican food you must try the newly opened El Rancho on Central Ave in Albany!!! El Rancho offers truly authentic Mexican cuisine -- in the Oaxaca tradition. Fresh, delicious, plentiful, dishes and fantastic lunch specials (including delicious "burrito bowls" and taco specials). The best chips !! thin, crispy, not oily with the perfect amount of salt. The restaurant is beautiful -- hand painted murals and traditional vibrant Oaxaca decor. Nice, airy bar is separated from the dining room making dining a pleasure. Attentive and informative staff and family-run and very welcoming! I'm definitely returning....“

“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!“

“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 !!!!!“

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

“Never a disappointment. Always an amazing meal.“

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

“Absolutely amazing food! I've had almost everything on the menu and everything has been amazing ?“

“If you want real amazing authentic Mexican food this is where you want to go. The music and atmosphere is great. The customer service is wonderful. The food was amazing. I got the Birria tacos. These are the best tacos I've had here in Troy. The consomme sauce was delicious too. I got the Tamarind aqua frescas which was made fresh. We got some chips with guacamole and it was absolutely delicious. So fresh and full of flavor. Everything is made fresh. I am definitely coming back. You will not regret trying this place out.“

“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!“

“Had a much needed bite to eat after Christmas shopping all day. The atmosphere was great, the food was fantastic and the service was just right😊“

“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!“

“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.“

“bountiful dishes best Latina restaurant I have eaten at in Albany area. Very helpful wait staff. many gluten free choices. Affordable pricing.“

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

“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.“

“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 !“

“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.“

“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…“

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