30 Best Mexican Restaurants near Waterford

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

“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 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“

“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....“

“An amazing place to eat. Came here for the first time and I will 100% be back. The food was flavorful and filling. The decor fills the space but is not overwhelming. The staff is friendly and responsive. 11/10 experience, looking forward to my next visit.“

“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!“

“Literally the best. You can get your food in 10minutes or 1hr. They’re so chill. Our server was Euclides Aristides, he’s on point, always checking, cleaning, bussing tables and being a waiter. 10/10“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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😊“

“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.“

“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 !“

“We love the RB, going there, the music, etc. Food is very good, great pizza. Recently did take out of 2 melts, delicious. Couple things though... 1) really really irks me when anyone i'm paying doesnt say thanks, thank you, etc. It was take out, I even gave a nice tip. Say thank you - goes a long way. 2) fries were Ok, not great, pasty and just eh, 3) salad greens were disgusting. Inedible, tasted like they were in dirty water, and 4) parking lot was thrashed. this was sat, so cleanup from friday should've been done. Empty bottles, cans, etc. Gross. We'll go back, but it will be a bit.“

“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.“

“Muy bueno Polllo en salsa verde“