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

I was so looking forward to their Jalisco Burrito again with cheese dip on the side. I ordered…read moreTuesday May 4,2026. Pick up around 4pm. What a complete disappointment. At best it was half as good as the first one I ordered months prior. The restaurant wasn't even close to busy. Maybe 8 patrons at most. Carnitas was way too salty, and the burrito was made with big chunks of pork and that wasn't enjoyable eating. Shredding the meat is part of building a burrito. The cheese dip (sauce) was also chunky. Ridiculous. Big globs of congealed cheese dip with a runny thin sauce. It was as though it had been in the fridge and wasn't warmed properly. Someone there was having a bad burrito day and made sure I had a bad burrito day as well. Going to the competition next time.

Amazing!!! Hands down, this is the best Mexican restaurant in the Capital District! Love the…read moreauthentic Mexican food, service, and the birthday send-off! We will be back for a 3rd time!

Food was mediocre at best, possibly terrible. Who uses mozzarella in Mexican food? Not Mexicans,…read morethat's for sure. It got worse at home when my wife's stomach was in knots all night. Service was completely inattentive. And the drunk lady screaming in the bar was a bit much. Never again.

This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. I love that they regularly offer beef tongue…read moretacos as a special, and their salsa, burritos, guacamole, and horchata are all excellent. The service is solid, and they even have a kids menu with simple options like chicken fingers for picky eaters. The whole place reminds me of the Mexican restaurants I used to visit downstate, and I've been searching for something like this for a long time. The tacos come with tortillas with red onion, salsa rojo or verde, cilantro, and more--so good. Highly recommend!

It's been awhile but I could never resist a taco Tuesday. Especially from a place that offers…read moreauthentic flavors and friendly fast service. In my opinion it's the perfect stop for a quick to go lunch. I got their chicken tacos as well as their steak tacos and it really hit the spot! The overall freshness and flavors really stand out! Side note, call in your order if you are in a hurry as they are a small establishment and it gets quite busy. Check out their website!

Very good! We were greeted with fresh chips and picante salsa and a small dish of tasty slaw…read more We ordered fish tacos and shrimp tacos which came with sides of refried beans and seasoned rice. All very, very good. Fresh and hot. The tacos were packed with fish and shrimp. Good service, too. Our simple, but well executed, meals were just $20 each. Super. I will return!

Close to my home, we finally got here because of the high praise from our daughter who loves…read moreMexican food. She told us the Margaritas are outstanding, and the Fajitas are best ever. She has come with friends on their well organized Trivia Night. Service was prompt, and the helpful server was patient while we kept making changes to our order. Pleased that the salsa was given in a carafe with mini bowls so we didn't have to dip into the same bowl. They serve complimentary chips, salsa and slaw. Orders included: Barbacoa Chicken Fajitas Pollo Fundito The food was delicious with large portions. The quality of the ingredients, the preparation of the food, the presentation, and the menu selections are superior to two local Mexican places we have dined at regularly. Website: "Located in Niskayuna, NY, our restaurant is a perfect blend of traditional recipes and modern twists, offering a unique culinary journey for our guests." The interior is unrecognizable from the former restaurant. It's clean, modern, and rich looking. Ambiance is 5 stars plus. Value: 5 Stars We will definitely be frequenting this spot since we all agreed we need to try more dishes and Margaritas. What is the meaning of a catrina? Catrina comes from the slang 'catrin' which referred to a well-dressed man or woman in the European style often with a hat.

I have been looking for a decent taco joint in the area to replace my favorite (La Plaza in…read moreCleveland, OH). This is it! I tried the lengua, al pastor, and cochinita tacos with rice and beans. Muy delicioso! Be sure to try the hot sauces too.

Came here for an after Mass lunch. First the menu is not big at all. It appears there is food…read moreserved that is not on the menu as well. We saw multiple soups come out of the kitchen but there is no soup on the menu! It's almost like In and Out Burger. The menu off the menu! The food we had was delicious. It was simply done and expertly executed hitting all the right flavor notes one would expect! It's a somewhat small location with an attached store that has some delicious treats as well. We didn't get any of the treats but we know it's there for next time. The server was a bit over worked (she was the only one) as the place was packed. She did a great job though taking care of everyone in the establishment. Would return next time for the menu off the menu!!

Listen, I don't know what kind of bruja kitchen magic they're working with at Casa Real, but these…read morefolks are faster than my tío peeling out of a parking lot after a family party. You can order 47 enchiladas, a taco tower, and a whole mariachi band -- it still shows up in like... 2 minutes flat. I blinked and my plate hit the table like ¡pa-pow! We rolled in deep -- hungry, dramatic, and skeptical -- but Casa Real doesn't miss. Food's legit tradicional, not that frozen microwave vibe. Think real-deal molé, juicy al pastor, and rice that didn't come from a box with a cartoon sombrero on it. Drinks? También fuego. Margaritas colder than your ex's soul and strong enough to make you text them anyway. They don't play. You order one, and suddenly you're fluent in Spanish and making bold life choices. Inside? Clean, bright, and cute as heck. It's giving abuela's pride meets HGTV en español. Even the bathroom smelled like lavender and redemption. Boomer-approved AND TikTok-worthy. Service? Next-level amable. They treat you like familia, but like the good kind of family -- not the one that steals your lawn chairs. Our server remembered our drinks before we sat down. I'm suspicious they've got cameras in my fridge. Prices? Bruh. You could feed a family of six for the price of two lattes and a muffin. I don't know how they do it. I'm not asking. I'm just coming back every week. Final Verdict: Casa Real is fast, friendly, and freakin' delicioso. Whether you're a boomer, a Gen Zer, or just someone who appreciates not paying $19 for sad tacos, this place is the move. Come hungry. Leave happy. Question how they got your food out before you even finished ordering. ¡Viva Casa Real!

Just a group of three girls searching for margaritas and authentic Mexican food! Our server was…read morescarce through out the dining experience. However the dining room and to go orders appeared non stop and she served us everything with a smile. The queso dip was more bland than I expected, no Chiles or tomatoes. but had a creamy stick to the chip consistency. You can notice the chips are made to order and served piping hot. My double beef enchiladas fell apart easily and the beef did did not offer any particular flavor. The yellow rice was very fluffy and not gummy like some places. They offer a pretty good deal on margarita pitchers too. The large raspberry on the rocks runs 30$. My friends liked their entrees, chimichanga with rice and salad and also a flautas combination. The total tab for the pitcher queso and 3 entrees was 99$ and we had left overs for later.

Nothing. Tacos are like Taco Bell Tacos. Prices are a little much for inauthentic tacos…read more If they're going to advertise as Mexican Food, the least they can do is make the tacos like Mexicans

I've ordered catering multiple times from the Taco Shop for events at my church. They have been…read moreexcellent to work with. They provide plentiful portions and the food is absolutely delicious. We especially love the citrus grilled chicken, street corn and guacamole. I would highly recommend and I will continue to use them for all of my catering needs!

Came here the other day for some delicious Mexican food. It didn't disappoint. The beer and…read moremargaritas were delicious and cold. The food was seasoned and very tasty. The service was as good. No complaints. The ambiance of the place was good. Well decorated and clean. Will return.

We have been numerous times but sadly this was likely our last…read more La Fiesta isn't a restaurant we would go to on our own. There are other Mexican restaurants closer to Albany with some great vegan options and I would even say they are owned by the same parent company. Typically the reason we go to La Fiesta in Clifton Park is because we are meeting someone who isn't vegan and we're finding a place we can all find something on the menu. La Fiesta boasts several vegan options on the menu, they even have vegan cheese and seitan (meat substitute). Many places will just give you a bean and vegetable option and omit the cheese and sour cream but charge you the same price and call it vegan. The service is great, the waiter was very attentive. The one thing that caught me off guard was when I asked for hot sauce, he asked me bottled or house-made? I thought, house-made sounds like something I need to try and ordered it. He could have warned us it would be $2 extra, I still would have said yes but we were surprised to see it on the bill. I enjoyed my potato and spinach enchilada dish and my wife had a good amount of guacamole and chips before her Vegan Fajita Quesadilla arrived. The quesadilla was one large tortilla folded over in half and stuffed with peppers, onions, and mushrooms and what should be vegan cheese. She only ate a quarter wedge and a few bites of rice before she was full. As we felt fine driving home but I started to experience heartburn which since being on a plant-based diet for nearly 10 years only happens when I eat something non-vegan. My wife was sick during the night and throughout the entire following day. We are convinced there was some cross contamination in the food or worse, her quesadilla was made with real dairy cheese. This isn't the first time we haven't felt well leaving La Fiesta's Clifton Park location. Maybe it wasn't a fluke and there is room for improvement in kitchen practices to prevent cross contamination, maybe we just have bad luck. We can't keep going there if we're going to get sick everytime. If you don't have food allergies or sensitivities I'm sure you'll be fine. Otherwise La Fiesta really lives up to the name. Friday evening, the restaurant was packed, there were people waiting at the door, drinks were flowing, and the music fun.

Stayed at the Towneplace Suites across the street and had dinner here two nights. The hospitality…read morewas incredible, the margaritas are STRONG and well worth the price. Table side guac was amazing both nights. Bar tenders and charming, fun and simply the best. If i lived here i would be a local bar fly. Come to this place. Tip them well. They work hard and its very obvious if youve ever worked in a restaurant in your life. 10 out of ten i hope i get to come back

I erroneously thought Don Juan's Mexican Grill & Cantina was part of a chain. It's an easy enough…read moremistake to make with similarly named Mexican restaurants throughout the States. And seeing how extensively the former Denny's Restaurant was remodeled you definitely get that large corporate feeling. This is not your Mom & Pop's home-town restaurant effort. But that corporate feeling begins to fade somewhat while you are dining. The staff are friendly, helpful, and appear to be enjoying themselves as evidenced by some of them singing along to the authentic Mexican background music. The menu is huge! Would you believe 20 pages of drinks and food? Fortunately, there are photos for almost every dish, so you have no problem wondering what it is that you are ordering. Besides, most of the offerings are Tex-Mex dishes which Americans are quite familiar with by now, e.g., tacos, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, and chimichangas. One thing that I found puzzling was that tamales were only available in each of the three Combo dishes. You apparently cannot order tamales singularly. Upon being seated, we were promptly served complimentary chips along with a red salsa and a refried bean dip with cheese, pepper, and tomato. The salsa had no spicing at all. We each ordered a large (24 oz.) draft Modelo Especial ($10 each). My initial test of a Mexican restaurant is to try a dish with their Mole and compare it with memories of the home cooked meal I was served by a close Mexican friend more than 30 years ago. However, I had wanted to also try something more than the Pollo Mole at Don Juan's. I zeroed in on Tampiqueña ($27); a marinated grilled steak and a mole enchilada coated in their house made Tia Maria Mole sauce. The dish was also served with refried beans, rice, lettuce, tomato, green onions, and guacamole in place of sliced avocado. The steak was pounded very thin so that the likely tougher cut that was used was not overly chewy. The flavors however, with the grilling and marinade were quite tasty. The enchilada was filled with tender chicken, and the mole coating on the flour tortilla was more sweet than savory as opposed to what I would have expected from a more traditional chicken and mole combination. I guess it was the Tia Maria. Once again, I did not notice any spiciness . I was also provided with a container of four fresh, warm, flour tortillas. While I'm not a fan of flour tortillas these were the best flour tortillas I've ever encountered. My wife ordered the Tacos Al Pastor ($21), choosing steak over pork or chicken, topped with pico de gallo and fresh cabbage in corn tortillas. The three tacos were also served with rice, lettuce, and tomato. The red salsa served on the side had no spiciness. However, a second container of salsa more brownish in color had plenty of spiciness. She was very pleased with her meal. One additional item on the dessert list called out to me from the moment I saw it on the menu. Sopapillas ($9), as served here, they are triangular shaped pastry dusted with cinnamon sugar, whipped cream, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. They were tasty and enjoyable but nothing like what I first encountered in a Mexican restaurant more than 55 years ago in Albuquerque, New Mexico. There they were a basket of fried dough morsels served to us before our meal, with honey to be poured on them. YUM! Overall, we were pleased with our Tex-Mex experience and are very likely to return to try some additional menu items. If you want spicy, be sure to request the appropriate salsa.

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.

La Mexicana is not just s specialty grocery store, it is also a hidden gem Mexican restaurant. The…read moreunassuming restaurant entrance would have you thinking it isn't open but, I highly recommend venturing in and trying their authentic menu. The menu is small but very every thing I've tried has been absolutely delicious. The servers are such a delight and happy to answer any questions you may have. I always get tacos (as an appetizer) and then either a burrito or chimichangas. The sauce on the chimichangas is out of this world, the best queso I've had. Stop over to the grocery store and pick up some tamales for later, they store very well in the freezer.