13 Best Mexican Restaurants in Syracuse

“My husband and I had such an amazing time at Margaritas! The service was absolutely outstanding, staff were so attentive, friendly, and on top of everything all night. Our server, Alexandra (Alex), was fantastic and truly made the experience. Management was also present and clearly invested in making sure guests are well taken care of, which we really appreciated.
The food and drinks were SO good- everything came out perfectly. I am pregnant- all I have been wanting lately is virgin piña coladas. Very thankful Margaritas offers this! And the fried ice cream? I've never had anything like it. The perfect ending to a great night.
We left happy, full, and already looking forward to coming back!“

“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!“

“The food is amazing, the margaritas are amazing and most important the staff is amazing! My family goes there regularly and we love it there!“

“We had Ponchito's Taqueria cater our son's graduation party on a Sunday — even though they are normally closed — and they went above and beyond to accommodate us. The food was incredible — hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. EVERYONE at the party raved about it, and there wasn’t a single taco left from the taco bar! Their team was friendly, helpful, and made the entire experience seamless. Thank you so much for your kindness, your amazing food, and for making this day extra special. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

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“Definitely one of the best around. Hot fresh and perfect everytime. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Ponchito's Taqueria is a fantastic spot for anyone craving authentic Mexican tacos. The flavors are incredible—each taco is bursting with fresh ingredients and perfectly seasoned meat. The service is friendly and fast, which is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The cozy atmosphere makes it a great place to relax and enjoy your meal. I especially loved their al pastor tacos, which were juicy and flavorful. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area, and it won't break the bank either.“

“It was fantastic as always!“

“Came to look around and ending up finding this place, the hot cheeto elote cup caught my eye. The owner was amazing and helpful and you could tell she put love and passion in her cooking. The hot Cheeto cup was delicious and can’t wait to come back and try more off the menu. Would recommend 💯.“

“4:30 AM at the airport and the service was polite and cheerful. The space is clean, bright and relatively quiet. Nothing fancy: no plush seats but functional. Eggs were fresh, you can get a bowl instead of a burrito and choose toppings. No hot tea, a small lack for me.“

“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!!!“

“Food is sooo good! Love the empanadas, we miss the oxtail. Young woman always working at Seneca turnpike location is great, she should get a raise!“

“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.“