Okay; I'm convinced this spot is a hidden gem! Great portion sizes and prices. Each week night they…read moredo a special. Thursdays are BOGO margaritas. Staff was kind, and food was flavorful! You definitely get lots of food for what you pay for. They also have 2 different birria items on the menu; birria tacos and a birria quesadilla. Items pictured-shredded beef chalupas Enchiladas Birria Tacos Carne Asada Fries

It was getting late a few weeks ago and we decided to give Tequila Jalisco a try. We arrived and…read morewere seated pretty quickly since it was towards the tail end of the dinner rush. It was a mostly relaxed atmosphere when we got there but they were playing a bunch of distracting music videos. We ordered a couple of drinks, two margaritas: one mango one passion fruit. But we tried each other's drinks and to be honest we couldn't tell the difference between the two since they tasted identical. Our waitress, who was nice and did a good job, brought over some chips and salsa, which was pretty good and we ordered the more deluxe version of their guacamole. Unfortunately, we noticed the consistency of the guacamole tasted like it was prepackaged since it had that prepackaged consistency. A bit disappointing because it was 10 dollars or so. We ordered an enchilada, shrimp tacos, and I ordered the Jalisco feast. The enchilada was alright but sort of bland. The shrimp tacos came with beans and the Jalisco feast came with rice and beans. The beans were a bit salty but I didn't mind to much cause I prefer more salt than not. The shrimp tacos had plain mayo on them which was a bit odd as we both thought Chipotle mayo or something similar would have been better. The Jalisco feast was alright but half the meat was kind of dry and the steak was cut so thin, I've seen thicker pieces of cheese. The shrimp was the best part of the Jalisco feast. The slasa was hot but decent and the Pico de gallo was alright. I have to say I wasn't too impressed with this place, especially for the price. There's not too many Mexican restaurants in the immediate area so if you're really craving it, it might satisfy your craving but elsewise I wasn't the biggest fan. I struggle with the rating to give this place. I really don't care for a 5 star ratings system because I would rate this place between a 5 out of 10, which would be a 2.5 out of 5. But since I can't select 2.5 I rounded up to a 3. It wasn't bad food and the service was alright but the food wasn't anything special, generally middle of the road in terms of quality.

10 out of 10 must try again, the food was amazing I will be coming again. Didn't take long to come,…read moreinside is very nice.

Disappointing and poorly made…read more I ordered a grilled chicken burrito with onions and green peppers, with rice on the side. Instead, it was loosely wrapped, not even grilled on the outside, and had a terrible, soggy, microwaved texture. They completely left out the veggies and shoved the rice and sour cream inside instead. To make matters worse, my son ordered the beef and cheese nachos, and the beef looked exactly like ground-up dog food. Total waste of money and a really gross meal. Avoid this place.

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!

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.

I ordered fried fish on DoorDash from here and I usually get good food from here and I never had…read moretheir fish before so I wanted to try it and the fish smelled bad and tasted sour, besides the fact that it was not fully cooked, the rice was okay but the fish was not good there was something wrong with it, I payed money for it so they should check if the food they are going to cook hasn't gone bad yet.

La Mexicana has the best prices, the best food in Taqueria, and the best botana, carnitas, and…read morebaba coa prices. The carnitas, chicharrones, and baba coa are the best in region. None compares to the prices or quality. Please keep up the good, hard work. Noone compares to their prices, quality, and quantity in the Taqueria and store. When you buy something from store it's fresh. When you buy something from Taqueria, it's fresh, hot, and tastes like authentic homecooked, real Mexican food. The beans are fresh made in store, and not like other places that use canned beans. Mexicana is the best.

I ordered 2 burritos. Rice and beans, cheese, pico de gallo, guacomole, sour cream, jalapenos and…read morecilantro. I went over it with the person taking the order three times. When I got all the way back to the South End of Albany, I opened my burritos to find this: beans, a little bit of cheese, some cilantro. That's it. I called immediately to tell them what happened and she told me to drive back and hung up on me. I called back and asked if they could deliver because I can't drive 30 minutes, Nope.

Tiny's make a killer freakin taco pizza…read more As a lazy Sunday evening feast for 4 roomates, or one last meal to remember before college graduation, a Tiny's Taco Pizza occupied many happy days (and most of my intestinal tract) during my college years. I know it was pretty cheap 10 years ago, but no matter what the cost, the sheer mass of the pizza (which amazingly seems to double once its in your stomach) makes it a bargain at any price. Three suggestions for any newbies: 1. Get extra napkins. After a few bites you will have taco sauce (ok...grease) dripping down your fingers (ok...arms) which may stop you from eating (ok...you won't care). 2. Careful when you pick up your piece. Without proper support, half of your topping will slide right off. Which is really fine because fighting 3 other guys for the slop left in the box is part of Tiny's charm. 3. DO NOT order a soft taco with your pizza. As fantastic as they are, after seeing and devouring the pizza you will try and twist your torso in an attempt to consolidate the food in your gut and clear a small corner of your stomach for the remaining taco to no avail. Unless you're like me. Then order 2. I also suggest you order in and not actually go there. Go armed or stay home. Both with a weapon and some disinfectant.

How much unadulterated joy can eight pounds of mostly solid matter bring to man? If said matter…read morehappens to be in the form of a Tiny's Taco Pizza, quite a lot. In fact, if you are lucky enough to have experienced the thrill of digestion of even a portion of one of these pies, odds are that, like me, you wouldn't be able to summon a recollection superlative enough to do it justice. Perhaps this mnemonic conundrum arises as a result of the tender love with which this heavenly foodstuff is prepared, or it may be due to the weighty (heavier than your average pair of month old twins) apportioning of mexican-style toppings (available in your choice of 1; cheese, lettuce, tomato, salsa, black olives, seasoned ground beef, sour cream and jalapenos, or 2: something inherently inferior to choice one), or, (and if you can follow the clauses of this sentence, congratulations) it may be due to the sheer heft of uncontrollably consumed Taco Pizza sitting on the nerve that connects your stomach to your brain. In short, if there is in fact a God, and he does in fact order take out, and he does not, by presumption, have nasty smelling farts but rather well fragranced ones which draw smiling people from afar, he calls Tiny's every Thursday or so for a sampling of crusted nirvana. Seriously. This is good stuff. But like most good stuff it comes with some caveat emptor that should not be ignored : The Tiny's Taco Pizza is both exemplary and coveted, but the premises of Tiny's Tacos and Pizzeria itself is not for everyone. Unless you're willing to forego its enjoyment, and risk using this exemplem of epicurean mastery as an ordinary 'blunt object' or 'defensive strategem' (and such reduction in stature is unadvisable for such a fine victual), this critic recommends the sometimes punctual and often effective (although some lesser adjectives may apply) home-delivery service, and the enjoyment of your inevitable post-meal immobility where it's most convenient. on your couch.

Was staying in the area and looking through Yelp to find an affordable meal. I like going to mom…read moreand pop places and this one didn't disappoint. The Point, I think refers to where the cafe is situated, at the point (or corner) of the street. From the outside, it could use some curb appeal. After entering, the inside could use some sprucing up as well. That being said, we sat in the other dining area and I couldn't wait to order the chilaquiles, my favorite breakfast from Mexico. The waitress took her time getting over and took our order, walked over to the computer to send it to the kitchen. I can't even begin to tell you how magical my breakfast was! Everything I wanted, fresh avocado, chicken and jalapeños, perfectly cooked eggs. Thank you for offering delicious meals. I hope to return.

This place is a relative bargain compared to other diners in the area. I've had a few breakfasts…read morethere so that's what this review is going to cover. Another one of the perks is they not only offer the usual breakfast menu items like omelets, butter milk pancakes, French toast, eggs Benedict, etc., but they also serve Mexican offerings like chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, huevos a la Mexicana. More menu items for a slightly cheaper price, sign me up. I did order the huevos rancheros...twice. I guess I liked them. Menu states the huevos rancheros consists of "2 eggs over easy, over fried corn tortillas, topped with homemade salsa and Mexican cheese. Served with refried beans and rice." The first time, they added sliced avocados. The second time...nada. Hey, they used what was available. I also adore that dining out sometimes can get one out of a funk. Sometimes, I get so used to routine and habit that even a restaurant dish that is slightly out of my wheelhouse can get me thinking, acting, and appreciating things a bit more. If you're looking for breakfast/brunch that offers more options, no need to go further than the Point.

The food was absolutely amazing, and the service was exceptional from start to finish. Every dish…read morewas flavorful and authentic, and the staff made us feel truly welcome. I can't wait to come back for another visit!

Over the holidays a friend was raving about these Birria Tacos she had at La Capital Taco in the…read moreGalleria 7 Market on Rt.7. The description had my mouth watering. We were in the area and stopped to see what the hype was about. I'm so glad we did, those tacos were magical flavor bombs. Tender meat, melted cheese, chopped onions, cilantro and I could have drank the Consommé for dipping. I am also a queso connoisseur lol, and theirs was creamy and the chips had to be homemade. Service was fast and friendly. If you haven't been to Galleria 7 Market it's a cute cafeteria type atmosphere with seat yourself tables and so many different food vendors to choose from.

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.

Price is still reasonable for a burrito that's why I gave it 2 stars. However, the last few times I…read morehave ordered from their LIMITED menu it was disgusting. The steak is chewy and inedible, this is what happens when greed takes over a once great food chain. Unfortunately, I doubt they will be around much longer.

Ordered on line. I ordered a ckn burrito and it cameras a bowl. with wrong add ons. White rice…read more no black beans beef missing corn salsa And no chips cruder and we were charged my bfs ckn bowl missing black beans brown rice and was given beef. The counter help at pick was lacKadaisical about service and checking order. Order was missing guac that was pre ordered. The din area was messy and full trash. Not good !