Mexican Restaurants near Rensselaer

“This place is classic Taqueria. Lady at counter 10 months pregnant. No one here speaks a word of English. Menus barely decipherable. Inexpensive, perfectly spiced delicious food with some of the best decor I have ever seen in a restaurant. Must see to believe. I had the carne asada plate. It was great. Meet a friend here. They need support.“

“Sad to see Chipotle quality fall so far, they used to be clean and the drink station was orderly and fully stocked, there's just no effort now, tables are always dirty, front door broken for months, no lemonade or tea made at the drink station. Just kinda pathetic what corporate greed did.“

“I get the bean burritos and they're so good, they come out quickly (max wait time can be 8 - 10 minutes on a busy day) and the workers are nice. I've never encountered a rat tail in my food and I don't think my food has ever been spit in, so overall I've had lovely experiences here.“

“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.“

“Food was very good, prices were good. Service was decent.“

“Amazing mango margarita. Presentation was also beautiful!“

“We had a party of 6, it was my friend's birthday, we took the time to inform Kueny that it was his first time at Las Margaritas and Kueny ensured my friend had a FANTASTIC experience from beginning to end!

No questions asked, I would be asking for Kueny's service each time we visit!

Thank you for giving us a great overall experience Kueny : D“

“I ordered a Chicken Chimichanga and my husband ordered a burrito. Both were delish !“

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

“The first thing you'll notice when stepping into Taqueria Tren Maya is how pleasant the place is. If you take the time to look up you will be greeted with an absolute jungle of potted plants all of which are thriving! The wall is adorned with their menu and accoutrements galore!

The people are friendly and attentive, and the prices are extremely reasonable. Seating is abundant, I get the feeling that they are normally busier than when I was there.

The menu is what you would expect from a taqueria, however unexpected this far north the food is absolutely authentic. I myself got a barbacoa burrito which was absolutely divine! The burrito came with a hot sauce, I would rank as medium, definitely had some chipotle seasoning to add not just heat but flavor.

I highly recommend this taqueria and will be looking forward to returning now that I know it's here.“

“Great service nice atmosphere“

“Never a disappointment. Always an amazing meal.“

“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!“

“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 !!!!!“

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

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

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

“I ordered door dash from the school near the restaurant and when I received it and tried it for the first time I was immediately blown away!!! Love this place! And their spicy salsa is INCREDIBLE. Would buy it in a jar!!!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Amazing food and service. Food came out quick and everything was fresh and homemade. The birria was amazing. We ordered steak tacos, barria tacos, barria quesadilla and a cheese quesadilla. Everything was great. He even brought us out an order of churros at no charge. Will be back!“

“I love their guac and rice which is what I got. Now the guacamole has a kick which I didnt expect and this was for my kids so they ended up not eating it but I loved it. Wish the guacamole wasn't so spicy for the kids to eat. Other than that food I ordered was great.“

“Amanecer Cafe was absolutely amazing! From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by how clean and welcoming the restaurant was. The customer service was excellent—the staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed.
The food was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. You can truly tell that care goes into both the food and the overall experience. I had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend Amanecer Cafe to anyone looking for great food, excellent service, and a clean, welcoming atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back!“

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

“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!“

“Lo mejor de Mexico 🤗🥰😍😘🔥🌮“

“Highly recommend the food and service are both excellent!“

“First time visiting and will definitely go back. The burrito was perfectly made and the tamales were very authentic tasting and the portions were generous.
The staff are very friendly and the place was clean and nicely decorated. Located in a quiet residential area, the location is small but very cozy. We’re looking forward to going back.“

“El Patron on Central Avenue Albany, NY is a very pleasant establishment 😎The wait staff were very attentive & very friendly.

The drinks 🍹were delicious. The food 🥘was amazing. I had enough to take home. Definitely a place to go yet, make sure it is before dark, due to the location 😳.

Muchas gracias El Patrón Albany, NY“

“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😊“

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

“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“

“I had a great experience here, probably the best I've had at a local chipotle. They're still REALLY busy, and the staff handled it well, and politely. The restaurant was well stocked, and clean as well.

EDIT- Been here now 3x and all have been 5 star experiences“

“Muy bueno Polllo en salsa verde“

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