I'm just gonna say it was my first time coming here with my girlfriend and we wanted to place an…read moreorder for a burrito bowl & a quesadilla, both carne asada... priced @ $11.25 if I remember correctly and subtotal came out to being $35 for just the two items.. while ordering employees were just plain rude, while I commented it was my first time here a younger women starting my order said "same as chipotle nothing different" in a very sour tone and acted as if my girlfriend and I were a burden making an order. Upon cashing out the cashier told me the total and I asked is the prices online different instore, this price seems wrong? And she responded, "not always, you have multiple items. Cash or card" and just giggled after. DEFIANTLY made us feel uncomfortable and will no longer looking forward to coming here, the rice is also very overcooked or just been sitting all day I don't think rice should be crunchy. Thanks tho !

Mesa Grande is an Auburn staple. It's one of the few places where I can reliably get a good meal…read morerelatively quickly. You're best going in person, but there is online ordering and pickup available. Just make sure you order well in advance, since there's often a 30-45 min+ wait. (And that's a real ETA, they don't usually have it ready sooner, but at least the good is warm). It seems like business has been a little strained lately with price increases and menu options decreasing (RIP pollo tirado) but I'm happy to keep my money local so I oblige. You have the option to eat in if you choose (no table service). It seems like folks opt for eating there less compared to pre-pandemic times. I like eating on site in the summer since they have a covered outdoor area. It's definitely a great place to visit and certainly better than the chipotle that just came to town! I wish they had a rewards system like chipotle, but I still love them regardless!

Got food here on a recommendation from the fishing guide...very bland food, pricey and to top it…read moreoff one $17 entree wasn't in the bag. Do not recommend.

Our favorite Mexican restaurant in Auburn. As soon as we come in they always welcome us warmly and…read morebring us free tortilla chips and salsa. Every time we go there the food is excellent! We have tried several items on the menu and have always been happy with each choice!

The service was great , we loved the food . Best Mexican food I've had in a while ( not that I eat…read moreit a lot )

I was working in Geneva and needed to make a quick trip to Auburn. The store I went to raved about…read morethe food and gave us great suggestions to order. We were seated immediately when we walked in. As expected we got chips and salsa. First thing we noticed was that the chips were warm. Usually they are straight from the bag to the table but these were not. The salsa was thick and tasty. I ordered the Santa Fe burrito. The server said it was the most ordered burrito and I could see why. It was filled with steak, chicken and veggies with a corn salsa on top. I do not like beans and rice in my burrito, I asked if I could get it on the side instead and they were quick to accommodate. I really enjoyed this meal.

Elephant and the Dove continues to be an absolute gem in the area, and my latest visit was just as…read morestellar as the last. From the moment you step inside, you are immersed in a trendy, upscale-casual atmosphere beautifully inspired by Frida Kahlo. We kicked things off with the Triple Dipper for the table--a giant basket of warm, fresh tortilla chips served with salsa roja, guacamole, and queso, with the guacamole and queso being absolute standouts. For my main, I ordered the Ensalada Verde and a slightly citrusy kale salad tossed with seasoned tortilla strips and extra pepitas. It was remarkably well-balanced, perfectly dressed, very tasty, and visually lovely, too! Thr service and atmosphere truly made the entire evening. Our server was friendly and attentive, effortlessly accommodating our request to split the bill three ways without missing a beat. And, even with the bustling atmosphere and the incredible amount of vibrant, intricate decor packed into the space, the restaurant was remarkably clean and well-maintained. It is always impressive to see a spot that has been open for a while keep up such pristine standards. We wrapped up our meal by sharing an order of churros--six hot, chewy sticks served with a spicy chocolate dipping sauce and whipped cream. The chocolate had a serious, wonderful kick to it, and the whipped cream was a lifesaver for balancing out the spice for those of us who love more heat than we can actually handle. Whether you're dropping in for one of their many margaritas or a scorpion bowl or enjoying a full, three-course meal, I highly recommend eating here while visiting Skaneateles!

Base my reviews off what you pay:…read more *Place was busy on a Saturday evening. Price - ~$60-$80 (appetizer, entree, drink, tip) Food - 4/5 - tasty and massive portions. Service - 4/5 - great recs, friendly. Ambiance - 3/5 - nicer downstairs. Overall - 4/5 - the spot to go to for Mexican in Skaneateles. Have had better Mexican before but the food us tasty as hell and the portions will leave you stuffed. My girlfriend couldn't even order an entree after appetizers lol. A ton of tequila options. Definitely order the Birria Pizza, but beware of its size. Service was great, Devin was very sweet and gave great recommendations. We did not feel rushed at all. Inside is fine, nothing really crazy. Great place and one of the Skaneateles staples. Best Dish - Birria Pizza, Lalo Tequila Would Return - Absolutely

I stopped here on the way to Watkins Glen. It's a fun place with a lot of decorations and plenty…read moreof seating. The host/server was wonderfully nice. Drinks came out quickly and were refreshing. The salsa and chips were good although the salsa was a little watery. The food came out quickly, it was hot, fresh and flavorful. This was an enjoyable little spot, I'll stop back again.

Stopped here for lunch while doing some shopping in the area. The restaurant had plants galore…read morewhich I loved! Our waitress was friendly and attentive throughout our time there. The menu had plenty of options to choose from. I went with the la bandera and was not disappointed. Everything was delicious! The chips and salsa were addictive to say the least.

I live right on top of a 'Mexican' restaurant and every time I go there it's due to sheer…read moredesperation for lack of good Mexican food in CNY. Every time I lament the fact I spent money to eat there... I had read that this was a good one on the 'Where Syracuse Eats' Facebook page, which can be a pit of snakes at times. I decided to bookmark it, as a 'just in case' I was ever passing through Waterloo. To be honest, I was a bit skeptical when my mom and I walked in around 5:30-5:45 p.m. and not a soul was in the place. Apparently, people in Waterloo eat dinner around 6 p.m. so the place was popping as we were eating and then leaving. My mom is a vegetarian so we shared the vegetarian combo D plate. I ate the tostaguac and she had the enchilada, and we shared the rice. I normally find the rice at Mexican restaurants to be underwhelming, even at my favorite spot in Detroit. This was delicious and I ate it! (There may have been some debate on who should get the last few bites of rice!) I also ordered a side of their hot salsa. I think this was $2 but it was so good and so worth it. The regular salsa was fine but not spicy at all. Service was fast once we decided what to order. No pictures because I was too excited by an actual Mexican place within a reasonable distance from me! Skip the places in Syracuse and come to La Fiesta Brava!

Worst experience I've ever had. Seated given store bought chips and salsa and forgot about. No one…read morecame back to ask for a drink order or anything. We waited for over 20 minutes before we left. To their defense, they were totally overwhelmed. should've been their biggest moneymaker of the year Cinco de Mayo and they failed miserably. I'll never go back there. Was never really impressed with their food anyways this is no shape or form of authentic Mexican food. The ambience has much to be desired as well. It was a filthy dump.

We went last night with friends. I am an extremely picky eater and I loved the steak fajitas!…read more There was enough to share with my husband. It is clean, very well lit and service was excellent. I highly recommended Tres Primos in Elbridge NY

It works but just barely. I heard rave reviews about Tres Primos so I gave it a shot. We went on a…read moreweekday evening. We entered and the place is small but only a few tables were taken. We waited a few minutes before we were acknowledged and another few before we were sat. Another several for drinks. The appetizers of chips, salsa, and guac came out fast. Dinner was mediocre, similar to most other Mexican restaurants in the area. My friend had a taco salad and reports it tasted fresher than other places. It also took a while for someone to bring us a check, hard to tell if you're supposed to pay at the entrance. I'm sure we'll be back but I won't be expecting greatness

Stopped in at 7:30pm on a Friday night, the 3 of us were seated immediately in a cozy both…read more Normally, this place is slammed on a Friday night. Drink order was taken and salsa & warm tortilla chips delivered to the table. For the price, the portions were substantial. I had another meal leftover for the next day. My niece had the huge Texas Baked Potato. My sister raved about the street corn. My fajita quesadilla was so good. They go overboard with the liquid cheese so beware.

Ok. To be fair, we eat a lot of Mexican food and we don't get the most popular thing. If you just…read morewant a taco or enchilada, this might still be a good place. But the carnitas were not good. It kinda seemed like someone put them in an oven to heat and then forgot about them. Which might be why we waited 45 minutes after ordering. Hubbo liked his choripollo fine but it wasn't his favorite. We did get PLENTY of chips (crispy!) and salsa (good spice level!) and drink refills. They have a good shared system for tasks like that. We also got queso with ground beef for the chips. That was pretty good. We would try it again because we're curious about the chimichangas.

Firstly, the food was delicious! Secondly, I loved the decor! The "Dia de Los Muertos" themed…read morefurniture was beautiful. Se were seated right away, the food arrived quickly and as I said, it was delicious! Prices were quite reasonable, I think it was $37 for two dinners, a beer and an iced tea. I'd absolutely recommend this place.

Service was mediocre, chips & salsa were good but pretty mild, and the carne asada tacos were good…read morebut not great. All in all pretty good Mexican food for the finger lakes.

I took my granddaughter to lunch here and it was great! Our waitress was friendly and our bill was…read morevery reasonable for the amount of food we got!! We definitely will go back.

Inconsistent and unreliable ever since this location first opened their doors, if you're craving…read moreChili's on a weeknight or anytime during the weekend, actually no you're not. Go to any area grocery store, then visit any area liquor store, and make the food and beverages yourself. This place does an excellent job at punishing anyone that sets foot inside the building. Wildly dysfunctional service, morose and cliquey staff, plus a thoroughly unreliable kitchen make this place a hard pass. If you're new to the area or visiting, there's plenty of decent restaurants downtown Auburn that you should visit instead. If you absolutely must have Chili's, order online and pick up through their carryout door. The carryout counter is usually unstaffed, oftentimes self-service, but usually within 10 minutes of you placing your order online your food will be behind the counter, hot & ready to go.