Normally, we love eating here. However, our last two visits have been less than stellar. When we ate here a month ago, our waiter was MIA for about 40 minutes at one point. We watched two tables get up and leave after they sat there with nothing but drinks and one basket of chips for god only knows how long. As I'm writing this review, we are currently sitting at our table, waiting for our food and the stereo is cranked so loud you're unable to hold a conversation without screaming at each other (see video, this was the regular, non-celebration related volume). Our waitress had to ask us to repeat ourselves TWICE trying to order because it's so incredibly loud. However, If there is ANY type of celebration, be it a birthday, someone orders shots, someone orders a margarita tower, hell, if someone walks through the damned door... they somehow turn the speakers up to a 25 out of 10 and blare the most obnoxious club style music at an earsplitting volume, with sparklers, light wands, LED club signs, and light up trays. They even have someone wear a creepy giant sugar skull mask. In the hour that we have been here there have been 22 "celebrations" including 3 separate ones at the table behind us, yes we counted. The real kicker? Every time there's a "celebration," the entire wait staff has to participate. My husbands beer took 20 minutes to get to our table, and our food took 40. If you ever want to feel like you're inside the speaker at a Bills game, then this is the place for you. They should really consider leaving an Excedrin with your check. read more

Met friends here at 1pm, had cocktails and lunch. The place is very clean and not overly busy at lunchtime. Had the house frozen lime margaritas $13.00. Good size drink and very tasty. Chips and salsa were brought to our table. They brought 3 baskets and 3 salsa. They came back and replenished the salsa. On to lunch, I had the Lunch chimichanga $14.00. I chose the shredded chicken fried, it's covered with cheese sauce & I got the Mexican rice, beans and house sales. The house salad is lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole. Have been here before and will definitely come back. Our waitress Amanda A was very attentive and was also bi-lingual, she gave us the correct pronunciation of the restaurant and its meaning. read more

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A fun restaurant! Looks nice. Fun atmosphere. They go all out for birthdays. Hard to not have a good time here. The food was good. My wife and I can eat. But let me tell you the double order of fajitas is more like a quad order. So MUCH FOOD. And it was good. No one left hungry. Seemed like everyone enjoyed what they got. The queso is fine. Not special. Not even that good. Lacked flavor. The salsa is also fine/good. Not the best Mexican food I've had, but a good spot to check out. read more

Aguacates Mexican Cantina - Steak fajitas (double) - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Absolutely incredible food and equally as impressive service. We stopped by for lunch and we grabbed a seat in their large , well decorated dining room and within a few moments someone was by to get our drink request and soft touch the table. We were chatting with our little yelper and she had told the waitress she wanted chicken. Yes I know, chicken fingers in a Mexican restaurant.. our amazing waitress got those moving asap, and if you have a hangry kid. You know how important that is. We got the south of the border lunch and the steak fajitas. Those plates came out heaping with some of the best food we've had in some time. The chicken was perfect as was the steak. I literally couldn't have been more impressed with the meal. The only negative was the beans. Maybe it was us but we just felt they were too "soupy" but definitely not something that would negate how fantastic this was. Definitely not going to pass this gem again when we're in Hamburg. read more

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My friend and I went here for lunch recently, my first time and her second. Prices were reasonable, about what you would expect. Cocktails were great (I ordered an Oaxaca Old Fashioned), tacos were excellent. My friend and I swapped a taco to try so I was able to try my chorizo tacos and one of her birria tacos.All the sauces that came with are stuff was really good. Rice was good, beans were just okay. Still look forward to eating here again. read more

Aguacates Mexican Cantina - Closest is the chorizo tacos, furthest are birria tacos. Cocktail I think was the Oaxaca Old Fashioned. - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We went on a Friday and out our name and number down: they said 20min. We made our way to the bar and got a drink, after 30min+ we deduced to eat at the bar so I went to tell the hostess to take our name off- they were completely past our name and acted like they never called us- so make sure they write your phone number down correctly.. th food was great as always! I love the birthday music and when they have live bands! Great place to eat at! read more

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This place gives serious vacation dinner vibes. Music is loud, there's constant nightclub bottle service like service going on. Or we just went when there was 50 birthdays. A little too much for me personally, but my wife loved it. The food was both hit and miss. I did not care for the guac and queso, but the endless chips are always great. Salsa was good. My street tacos were very good, and much larger than street tacos normally are. They were loaded. The Birria tacos were also large and tasty. Good size portions for all meals Our service was excellent. Very much a party atmosphere. read more

Service was very quick Guac was disappointing Portions were huge! Decent taste. Recommend sharing with 3/4 people read more

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This place is great! I was craving tortilla soup and boy did they deliver! That was amazing! Matt really enjoyed his enchiladas. And the chips are really good, salsa was delish, service was amazing. Live music every other Wednesday, and the best dinner staff birthday celebration you will ever find. And the service is very fast and friendly. No notes at all, keep it up!! Can't wait to come back here! read more

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This is the best restaurant for Mexican I have been to in a long time! The Margaritas are on point, the food was amazing and the service was amazing! Four of us went before the Bills Red and Blue event, we all had a great meal. I will definitely go back! read more

Food and service fantastic. Food:I had two chicken and one steak taco with bacon, lettuce, and, tomatoes with Mexican rice and refried beans. It was delicious! My guest had a flight of tacos and enjoyed them. Surprisingly, although they were small in size they were very hearty and we both ended up taking boxes home. Ambiance: Clean and Festive with loads of opportunities for nice backgrounds for photos. Also, I usually don't mention the bathroom, but it was super clean and smelled wonderful. The stalls were also very private. Service: Food came out quickly and our sever was attentive and pleasant. Pluses all around. read more

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The restaurant is big, beautifully decorated, and recently renovated. It was packed on a Monday for dinner. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. The food was delicious! We left full and happy. read more

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This restaurant has such authentic Mexican food my best friend is married to a Mexican American man he agrees it's just like they serve in Mexico!!! read more

I had a great time with my mom at dinner tonight. The food was amazing! I had Fried Fish (tilapia) Mojarra Frita plate. The sauce on top of the fried fish was a bit much and caused for that side of the fish to be soggy as I enjoy the crispy skin. But overall the fish was good. The server was nice, but it was hard to hear him speak with the live music that was going on. I did enjoy the singer as he really brought the place to life! All in all, I would recommend El Canelo over this place as the dishes are just as good but cheaper while being a locally owned small business. read more

Aguacates Mexican Cantina - Mojarra Frita Plate - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This has become the new spot to visit every trip home. The salsa is delicious and fresh, the lunch meal deals are among the best value in WNY, and the ambiance is so cute. I've loved seeing how they celebrate patron's birthdays at other tables, and they have funny specials connecting to the Bills. I have loved my burritos every time and their guacamole is delicious-- which makes sense with the name. read more

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We stopped in for margaritas on National Margarita day. The inside is lovely! We sat at the bar and wasn't crowded at noon. We had two margaritas each and shared the dip trio. I will definitely be back to try some other items on the menu. read more

Aguacates Mexican Cantina - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I recently checked out Aguacates Mexican Cantina with some friends during their soft launch and had a fantastic experience. The service was outstanding--our waitress was super attentive, kept our drinks filled, and checked in regularly, which was much appreciated. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, making it a really pleasant place to dine. The food was fantastic, and the portions were huge. I had the Lunch Amigo Especial and couldn't finish it all, so I took half home! The prices were reasonable for what you get. They didn't have horchata available at lunch, and I didn't get to try the birria tacos this time because they were a bit pricey at $21 for lunch, but I'm looking forward to trying them on my next visit. Our waitress also mentioned they're rolling out some great specials as they gear up for their hard launch at the end of August. Wednesdays feature $5 regular margaritas and $6.50 flavored margaritas, while Thursdays offer taco flights (if I remember correctly!). Definitely a great spot to checkout for lunch if anything! read more

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The food, atmosphere, and our server, Lexi, were wonderful. There are several TVs to watch games and there were specials on drinks and apps during the Bills game. read more

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I've now been to Aquacates twice since they opened and both times the food and atmosphere has been awesome! Some of the food can be a bit pricey, but it makes up with how delicious it is. The first time I visited I had the birria tacos and the last visit I had there I had the Baja tacos. The Baja tacos were delicious, and the grilled shrimp was fresh and juicy. My birria tacos my first visit were also delicious! Their chips are fresh and crunchy, and they pair amazingly with their salsa. The restaurant is very clean and nicely decorated, as well as the bathrooms. They have very friendly servers who are always willing to explain menu items and options. I also find the birthday celebrations they do so fun and cute! read more

Aguacates Mexican Cantina - tortilla chips - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Had a great time at Aguacates just after they opened. We impulsively stopped by before running errands. First of all the service was top notch. We were sat immediately, chips and salsa came right away and our server Sergio asked if we wanted drinks as soon as the chips were dropped off. The house margarita was huge and my husband loved it. I ordered a glass of wine and it was a bit of a light pour, but delicious. My husband ordered the Amigo especial burrito and loved it. I got the Enchiladas Rancheras, the red sauce was really good, I would order it again! The guacamole salad was a bit weird, I just pulled the guac off. I wish the salsa was a bit spicier, but good. Sergio checked on us often, but not too much. We were in and out pretty quickly. The space is HUGE and very clean. I loved the decorations and the music and TVs were perfect. I can't wait to go back and seems like a great place for groups. Will be back soon! read more

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Food was great, flavorful, large portions (except my tortillas never came even after I told the waitress) And it's very loud there. If you like birthday singing this is the place for you. Fun place for kids birthdays. Easy to get a table. The place is huge. Very clean except menus were greasy. read more

Went twice, but remembered to review it this time! This time we came for my FIL's bday! They took our reservation and serviced us perfectly! The rest of our party arrived a bit later, but our waitress was so helpful and gave us a heads up when it was close to kitchen. So we were able to order and enjoy our food. I forgot what we all ordered, but the prices are STEEP. Think $17 to $90 range... HOWEVER, the food and amount of food you get is worth it, especially with the amazing waitstaff, and the beautiful decor. If you have a Birthday guest, there's a special show and Two choices of dessert for the birthday person. (Very fun, my FIL LOVED it). We were also able to order to have our guacamole made fresh next to our table, it was super cool and fun to see. Excited for my next visit! read more

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They've got some kitchen management stuff to work out but we look forward to stopping in after every wegmans trip. We sat at the bar and had really fun, good bar tenders. The decor transported us right back to Texas! And if the decor didn't, the margarita took me right back to South Congress in Austin. We didn't do much food--but got the queso! Magnifique! And while not spicy enough for us, the salsa was so good we could have eaten it off the spoon. Also, their menu isn't your typical mexican menu--some different items and it all looked delicious coming out for our neighbor diners. read more

Starting off--and I don't say this very often--the service at Aguacates was amazing. From the moment we walked in, everyone from the hostess to the bus staff to the other waitresses greeted us with a warm hello. When we sat down, our waitress arrived right away with a huge smile on her face, which set the tone for the evening. We started with two Margaritas, and they were made perfectly--balanced, flavorful, and you could still taste the tequila in the best way. For food, we decided to share three appetizers: the calamari with chipotle dip, steak quesadillas, and empanadas. Each one was delicious, and the presentation made them even more enjoyable. Throughout the meal, our waitress had perfect timing--checking in just enough to make sure we were doing well without ever interrupting our conversation. Another highlight was watching their birthday celebration for other guests. The staff came out with sparklers, a neon sign, lively music, and even a Día de los Muertos mask--it was festive and fun to see. All in all, Aguacates was a wonderful experience and easily one of the best spots in the area. I highly recommend read more

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Got here at 7:30pm on a Friday and had to wait, but there's benches to wait. It's nicely decorated and clean. Load of people and it seemed like half the people were celebrating a birthday. They do a big celebration! I ordered three enchiladas with different sauces and they were all very good. I had some horchata for dessert. read more

Aguacates Mexican Cantina - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Great service.... server was very tentative abs polite.......... Great atmosphere.......Great food........ read more

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Birthday dinner! A new restaurant replacing my favorite seafood boil place. The did good job inside. Very nice and spacious place. Food was ok but not mind blowing. The service is very good. When my friend told me it was a birthday dinner, they came out and singing the song and have me wearing sombrero. It was fun experience. For that they earn 4 stars. read more

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Fun night out! Food was good, service was great and the atmosphere is enjoyable with friends. Next time we will get the epic drink tower that comes to the table with an epic presentation from the staff! read more

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Pollo Tamales were awesome. Large size stuffed with chicken. Homemade chips and salsa. Sautéed Vegetables very well flavored but I asked for no onions and charged me $1.25 for a 2-go container. And don't ask for anything because it is in the appetizer and sides. If it's not water, then ask how much. read more

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Noticed a New Mex spot!! Well, I was so glad we stopped for lunch! Ally our waitress was also the bar tender and she was excellent at ALL OF IT!! We were very pleased with our survive and the food wasn't bad either! Lol it was early lunch and they were still busy for a Saturday! Extensive menu, all we ordered was great! Very pleased will recommend and go back for seconds! read more

Lots of options in the menu and a great bar just to come in and grab a cocktail. With fast and friendly service I got my vegetarian special which included a cheese enchilada, bean Burrito and side of Mexican rice.Plus they give you a complimentary basket of chips and salsa.All of this was tasty and delicious. Plenty of free parking in their lot. read more

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They start you out with complimentary chips and salsa and with speedy service and a smile I got the vegetarian special which was a bean burrito, cheese enchilada and a side of Mexican rice.Everything was hot and delish.There is a nice size bar to come in just for drinks and many choices on the menu for lunch or dinner.Plenty of parking in their lot. read more

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We love the aguacates flagship location so we knew we had to try the one that just opened up near our house. As soon as you walk in, you're delighted by the cool decor. All of the staff was very friendly and everything came out very quickly. Our service was excellent. We both opted for the birria tacos and they were absolutely delicious. Id definitely get them again. read more

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Nice place. Huge portions of pretty decent Mexican food. Our waitress was super friendly. read more

Aguacates Mexican Cantina - Pineapple fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Amazing food, and an Amazing atmosphere. Every time I have been here I try something different. So far everything has been awesome.

Fabulous part atmosphere! Great people and food!! I recommend any celebration be held here! read more

100% recommend. My husband and I had a delicious meal here and will definitely be returning. The atmosphere is lively and fun and great for a group dinner or date night. They brought out complimentary shots of tequila which I would never order but it was a fun surprise. We started with fresh margaritas. More expensive than the house or premium margaritas but worth it in my eyes for the top shelf tequila. They're huge and delicious. We ordered the guacamole Aztec which is prepared table side and absolutely delicious. Both of our meals were excellent and large portions. We had a ton leftovers to bring home and everything was just as delicious the next day. Our server Kimberly was excellent. I highly recommend for a fun night out and I will definitely be returning to try their margarita towers with a group of friends. read more

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Just opened yesterday! Aguacates Mexican Cantina, in the old Wild Wings/King Crab. The whole restaurant is beautiful. Very comfortable, clean, and the decor was spot on. The place is huge. Open air garage door was up to enjoy the beautiful weather while enjoying a relaxing meal. TV's everywhere and Mexican music to set the atmosphere. Food was very good, on par with some of the best the Southtowns has to offer. I did think the salsa was a little blah, but everything else met and exceeded expectations. Amigo special (chicken and chorizo burrito) was very large and tasted great. Fajita burrito was delicious as well. I accidentally deleted rice and bean side photo. Portions were large, and the prices seemed about the same as other Mexican places around town. Gonna make it a rough decision where to go to get our Mexican fix next time we get the itch. read more

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I've been to the Elmwood location a few times and love it so I was excited to see a new location in Blasdell. I was not disappointed in my lunch visit today! They did a great job transforming the old venue into a modern Mexican cantina. The service was excellent - so attentive and friendly. Chips and salsa were brought to us right away. I had a hard time deciding what to order but since it was lunch, I went with the Half Enchiladas Supreme because I'm a sucker for enchiladas and it was the perfect size (2 enchiladas, rice & a small salad). I really was torn though - I'll probably try the Birria Ramen next time. The enchiladas were hot but the chicken inside them could've been a little warmer. It wasn't cold, but it wasn't hot. Moist and tender - it was still yummy though! My date loved the Huevos con Chorizo and thought it was a perfect portion size although he never broke open the packet of tortillas :) I've been to a lot of Mexican restaurants and am used to the standard sides of rice and refried beans. I'm not exaggerating when I say that the Mexican rice served with our food was the best Mexican rice I've had in a long time! Both dishes came with a mound of perfectly fluffy and flavorful Mexican rice and we ate every grain. Plain rice was also an option. I tasted the refried beans that came with the Huevos con Chorizo dish and, again, it was the best I've had in a long time! Not too thin, no undercooked beans - just a wonderfully seasoned "pot" with some melted cheese on top. The lunch menu prices were fair - $12.00 for the enchiladas and $13.00 for the chorizo. Dinner prices vary depending on what you're ordering. The only thing I didn't care for was one of the huge neon signs (quite possibly the largest in the cantina?). Maybe I wouldn't have noticed it if I wasn't seated facing it. But I was so I did. "Drink till she's pretty but stop before the wedding". As my 20-something lunch date noted: in 2024 its sentiment is totally "out of touch and out of date". But as stupid as I think the sign is, it wouldn't make me not go to Aguacates. We're already planning our next visit with more people. read more

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Everything was absolutely delicious and it's so good. There's so many things on the menu and everything is so good. The quesadillas were great. Guacamole was delicious. Everything I ordered was so good. Definitely a little gem. read more