Los Chamos ("the kids/the guys") is a Venezuelan restaurant on State Street. This stretch of…read moreSchenectady offers some diverse family-owned restaurants - Pakistani, El Salvadorian, Jamaican, etc., to name a few. In this case, the cuisine offered at Los Chamos is Venezuelan. Upon entering the establishment, I noticed a music/karaoke machine in the front corner. Tables were interspersed in the main area which surrounded a bar and ordering station. A preteen sat at one of the tables, playing on her phone. A young man worked the ordering station. Early on a Saturday afternoon, noticing a fridge with beers displayed, I ordered a Modelo and looked through the menu. I ordered a Chile Colorado and empanadas con pollo to go. Two things right off the bat - 1. First taste - It was good food. It was satisfying in a way that spoke of generational recipes rather than or despite culinary training. It is soul satisfying stuff. 2. If you can finish this meal in one sitting, good on you! Generous portions and the heartiness of the meal add to the "warmth" of the experience. A couple of details - the mayonnaise-based sauce for the empanadas was something I'd never tried before - lots of garlic, cilantro, a bit of water to loosen it, maybe some vinegar for acid...I liked it. The braised black beans had a little chili heat to liven it up. I'll definitely go back. I may not be fluent in Spanish or be knowledgeable about Venezuela but I find the food to be inviting and soulful.

My wife and I have been there twice! It is outstanding with its fresh homemade ingredients and…read moreservice! Prices are great! This place ,in my opinion , is one of the best in Schenectady!

I love getting the empanadas from here. They are authentic crispy fresh and gluten-free. I also…read morelove their salsa. Very good. Definitely recommend trying a few different ones. This restaurant offers walk in or to go and offers a lot of indoor seating options.

The woman who took my order behind the counter was just so friendly, and she had a smile the entire…read moretime we talked. After I placed an order for 2 empanadas, she pointed to a blackboard I had missed to let me know I could convert that to a lunch special which included a small salad and a lemonade, which I did. For a salad that, as far as I could tell was just lettuce, shredded carrot and dressing it was quite tasty, and I wonder what their dressing is. The lemonade was mango infused. I do not like overly sweet lemonade, and this had very little of the overt sweetness you might get elsewhere - all flavor. The empanadas are well made. Of the ones I tried today, I preferred the chorizo and cheese, which had a taste and texture of meaty and gooey. I had expected the chicken in the other empanada to be a bit firmer, until I remembered that it is more of a chicken stew. Both were very good, and I enjoyed both of the sauces that came with them. It's getting tougher and tougher to come to Galleria 7 and know what I want to get, all the choices are so tempting.

We got takeout - oxtails with yellow rice, sweet plantains, potato balls, and pastelitos. Oh and…read morealso flan. Gang. GANG. DON'T SLEEP ON THIS PLACE. It's so delicious and flavorful and the portions are so generous, I'm already dreaming about tomorrow's leftovers.

The food taste old. The lady had a nasty attitude. With terrible raccoon eyes no no greeting…read more bothering her.It needs to be cleaner and brighter and very expensive for dry baked chicken and white rice and beans a lunch with a hot can of soda for 250 altogether $20 and couldn't even eat two bites just ate a little bit of the chicken and it was so it wasn't hot just terrible terrible terrible service It must be that don't know what real Spanish food taste like come here Caribe cleaner

Excellent Peruvian food here. It's VERY hard to find decent Peruvian food outside of large…read moremetropolitan areas in the US and even then it's hit or miss. I brought a half dozen guys here who had never had Peruvian or El Savadorian food before and they loved it! Excellent food at very affordable prices. I highly recommend!!

The advertising sign at the front of the restaurant highlights pupuseria and Latino food. OK,…read morethat's what I ordered. Pupusa - El Salvadorian specialty - griddled corn masa cake. Other ingredients like cheese, beans, greens, and/or meats are mixed into the masa and cooked on a flattop until crisp on the outside. Since the "mixins" are varied, these are made to order. I had a Revuelta (queso, chicharron, beans) and a queso loroco (flower bud of a vine which grows in Central America). The tastiest portion for me were the almost burnt caramelized cheese bits on the outside of the pupusa. Honestly, the loroco was more of a textural component rather than a taste. It seemed mild. I'm sure they were canned. I don't think loroco grows around this area. The pupusas were served with a cabbage slaw (curtido) and a light tomato salsa. Pernil - a marinated pork shoulder, slow roasted until tender then usually blasted with high heat to render crispy skin (cuero). Slow roasted tender pork - yes. Rendered crispy skin - no. The generous portions of yellow rice and refried black beans rounded out the meal. One thing I noticed, the refried beans had a very slight sour note, vinegar or age, I don't know. I still ate them. No ill effects. Conclusion: I'd go again.

Again, hands down, by far the BEST deli in the area. This time, in addition to our subs we tried…read morethe beef empanada and chicken empanada. There are two words to describe them, absolutely fantastic! My favorite was beef and my husband's was the chicken. He added a dollop of sour cream but I had mine as is! Either way, they are the real deal! I love that you can order deli meats and have them delivered too! I love that you can custom order your sub with extras and in the notes remove or alter the standard ingredients. The bread (roll) they use is AMAZING! And consistent every time! I'd like to know if they bake their own bread and if not would love to know the bakery who does. The only things I can offer for recommendations are add bologna to your deli meat offerings and increase the thickness of cheese. Although I loved the paper thin (actually transparent) provolone, my husband ordered extra cheese (paid addition) and he could barely detect (notice, see, taste) the extra Swiss cheese. We are looking forward to trying the Jamaican patties (not sure of the actual name but the item on their menu look like the authentic rendition once tried before elsewhere and were a fan). Knowing their consistency and use of top quality ingredients, we're anticipating another success story. I wish I had a photo but when I get their food I don't even stop to think about taking a picture because I just want to enjoy! But I'll try to restrain myself the next time to pause and snap a photo or two because they deserve the recognition! We also really appreciated the delivery service. In the past we had to pick up from there so we didn't order as often as we would have. Now that they offer delivery in our area, it will remain at the top of my deli/sandwich bookmarks! Kudos to you for another excellent meal, ingredients, master Earl of Sandwich making skills, service and delivery.

Friendly staff and fresh food!!! Lady showed me all the options and made great recommendations.read more

Incredible spot for a delicious lunch! I stopped in on a…read moreweekday for lunch with a friend and was delighted to see so many tables and a fully stocked buffet that smelled amazing. You first choose your size: either the medium, which will run you between $8-10, or the large size for $11.50-13.50. I got the medium stewed chicken with yellow rice. They filled it to the brim and it was $10 - you cannot beat that! It was absolutely delicious. I got a bottle of water too and sat in their comfortable dining room. They had several different protein options: salmon, pernil (pork), stewed beef and more. There's definitely something for everyone. Do yourself a favor and stop in!

Can you guys stop selling those humongous steroid baked chicken that looks like turkey parts but…read morethey not cuz it's steriods..... And put some "whole" red beans in your red beans instead of red bean soup slop.... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Absolutely Outstanding Colombian Food!…read more Hands down, some of the best Colombian food we've ever had! The restaurant is small but absolutely beautiful, with a warm, inviting atmosphere. And the music was amazing, it really added to the experience and made us feel like we were transported to Colombia. From the moment we arrived, John Eduard, the owner, and Valentina, our waitress, were absolutely fantastic, warm, attentive, and genuinely committed to making sure we had a great experience. I enjoyed the Bandeja Paisa and asked if they could substitute the flank steak for skirt steak. Even though it's not on the menu, they made it happen and it was absolutely delicious! My husband and son had the La Tabla Mixta for Two, and the meat was incredibly tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. And the desserts were to die for! Every bite was better than the last. The food, service, hospitality, atmosphere, and attention to detail were all exceptional. We will definitely be coming back every time we're in the area! Highly recommend this little gem to anyone looking for authentic, delicious Colombian food and a truly wonderful dining experience.

Yuca fried, lengua, and deep fried red snapper are my personal favorites to order. Their frozen…read moremargaritas are so great you can just tell they're not shy on vodka Mango margaritas are the best of everything I've tried. The staff are very friendly and they will explain the menu if you aren't familiar with the menu. The music and the margaritas combined, makes you wanna dance Don't sleep on their desserts too, tres leches and flan

Definitely punches above its weight…read more Wide array of stands. Excellent prices. A great selection of items, from Balkan food to Indian food to honey. I'd love to go back.

I love this greenmarket. So many fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms and gardens. Other…read morevendors with homemade crafts have much skill and kindness. I love the atmosphere of this market and would recommend to anyone in Schenectady.

This place has a decent decent lunch buffet for under $9…read more They have chicken tikka masala and delicious lamb kofta in their buffet. They have all halal food. I tried their beef Curry from the menu. it was soooooo delicious, tender meat right on point. Their crispy hot NaN it's everything. Worth visiting: the server melody super nice waitress and cashier that navigates the room with grace. I was in Albany for few days. But will be back to hit that place again !!

New, clean, bright, and delicious!…read more Raj and Munna moved down the street from Karam to open this new place. These are the same chefs who ran the kitchen at both Sitar (Colonie) and Zaika (Clifton Park). We had some of our usual favorites, which were great, but the star is always the Reshmi Masala. We visited two days after they opened. They're still getting settled, but there were no significant issues unlike most places just getting going. I look forward to trying their buffet during lunch or over the weekend!