When you walk into El Kapitan on Park Ave. in Rochester, NY, you are met with a warm, colorful…read moreatmosphere, smiling faces, and delicious elevated Mexican street food. The family's pride in every dish is heartwarming. The food was beyond amazing. Layers of flavor that have taken hours, or even days, to create. Menu options to bring everyone to the table. We are already planning our next visit. We enjoyed the : El Pastor Tofu (V/GF), Mole Nachos (GF) and the Fajita Burrito.

I'm glad Park Avenue has a good Mexican spot! I've been here a few times and I'm honestly baffled…read morethat I haven't written a review yet. They have indoor and outdoor seating. You go up to the counter, place your order, and they bring the food to you. Now, to be honest, the food is delicious and the inside is really colorful and fun. The staff is friendly enough, but there are always a few little missteps that, while minor, can be a bit annoying. For example, the menu is a regular menu that you look at and order from, so imagine my surprise when we tried to order chips and salsa... nope. It's on the menu, but they don't have it. Guacamole? Also nope. ‍ And then there's the tipping prompt on the payment screen before you've even received your food. I have a lot to say about this, but this is neither the place nor the time. We placed our orders and our food was brought out, and again -- delicious. But when I asked for napkins and silverware, she seemed a little surprised. We ordered food that you eat with your hands, but we also need the normal dining accoutrements, people! Then came the question of what to do with our table afterward. Do we bus it ourselves? Leave everything? We had to ask, and there was a little confusion before we were told, "I take it." Again, minor, but just something to be aware of. All that said, the food is really good, and I'm happy they're here. I'll absolutely be back -- I just may come prepared with my own napkins and a little patience. 4.5 out of 5 And street parking, kids. It's Park Avenue.

Hidden gem! Came here after they recently opened. We thoroughly enjoyed the vegetarian and chicken…read moredishes we got. The best of this food that we have had in the Rochester area. Very flavorful and delicious food, friendly waiter, comfortable seating and cute ambiance. Would recommend.

This truck just showed up recently, I thought I would give it a try. I chose the Veg Dumplings…read more They were flavorful and delicious, but the star is the homemade sauce that is fragrant with curry and sesame, just spicy enough to really enhance the relatively mild dumplings. Everything is currently made to order, so expect a bit of a wait until they work out the kinks in what seems to be a new business venture. They have Square for credit card processing. The owner seemed to indicate they signed a lease for the location, so I would expect them to stay put for a while, but you never know... While there, checkout the impressive Namaste Cash-and-Carry market next door.

Was hesitant to go, not sure what to expect from this place but glad we gave it a chance. I would…read moredefinitely stick with the Indian style food here. The homemade naan was delicious, fresh from the tandoori style oven. We got 2 naan tacos, chicken masala and curry. Both were really good. Get extra white sauce. The pastry on the samosas was light and crispy. I liked them. We also got some crispy chicken wings. They included the wing tips which skeved my son out a bit, but he got over it quickly because they were tasty. Really crispy, slightly seasoned with some Indian spice, they were nice. My daughter's fries were good, but the chicken tenders were from frozen and not great. Also got a mango lassi that was really tasty. They have pizza, burgers and hotdogs here too, but I would definitely stick with the Indian food, that's the specialty here and it's good. There's limited seating inside, probably best to plan on take away. All the folks working here were nice.

I wanted to like Harry Food and Ice Cream more than I did. There are some positives. They do offer…read morevegan options, which I appreciate, and the woman at the counter (I believe she was a co-owner) was friendly and pleasant to deal with. Unfortunately, I experienced enough problems that I can't rate the restaurant higher than two stars. A heads-up for other vegans first, because this one matters most. I told them I was vegan when I ordered, and I asked for a side of the mint sauce. No one mentioned that it's made with yogurt. I only found out later. If a customer tells you they're vegan, that's exactly the moment to flag a dairy ingredient. It's also worth noting that not all of the vegan items are marked as such on the menu, so you have to ask. On the food itself, I ordered at the counter and said I'd return in an hour. I came back 50 minutes later and it was already finished and bagged. By the time I got home, which is just around the corner, it was lukewarm at best. I suspect it had been sitting for a while. Maybe they cooked it as soon as I ordered. The specifics didn't help. The fries were soggy and had been folded in half to fit into a small cardboard "to go" rice container. I asked for the red kidney beans (my entrée) to be prepared spicy, but they had almost no detectable heat. Beyond that, they were bland in flavor generally, which is unusual for Indian food. The two slices of roti were both quite overcooked. One was so tough that I couldn't eat it and threw it out, and the other was a little better but still overdone. There was also a small side salad dressed with guacamole, which I found genuinely puzzling. It isn't Indian, and it isn't how guacamole is normally served. Aside from the strangeness, it also didn't taste good, so I threw this item away, as well. Finally, despite the "Ice Cream" in the name, there were no vegan ice cream options. They had quite a few flavors, so surely that could add a non-dairy variety into the mix. The friendliness was real and the vegan effort is a start, but between the lukewarm temperature, the bland seasoning, the overcooked roti, and the unmarked dairy, I was disappointed.

Halal N Out 655 Monroe Ave…read moreRochester, NY We ordered two of the Lamb-N-Chicken Mix Platter ($10.99) and jalapeño poppers everything was both delicious. The meat was tender, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. Everything was fresh and generously portioned. Each platter came with rice, and a fresh salad ~ a great value for the price. This location is a little bit bigger than the one in E. Henrietta location , which has two tables. The Monroe Ave location, has six tables. So you can comfortably eat in or takeout. Much like the location on E. Henrietta Rd., the menu has broad range too ~ from classic chicken and lamb platters to jerk chicken, kofta kabob, seafood options like shrimp and fish platters, plus vegetarian favorites like falafel and hummus-N-pita. Whether you're craving bold Caribbean spice, NYC-style halal, or something meat-free, they've got you covered. Fresh food. Big flavor. Excellent service. We'll definitely be back. Kevin

I met a friend for lunch at Halal Spot on Monroe Ave…read more From the outside it doesn't look like much, but inside it's surprisingly spacious, bright, and features a cool mural on the wall. The menu is fairly large, with plenty of sandwiches and platters. Service was efficient and friendly, and everything is made fresh. I ordered the chicken platter and liked that I could customize my salad. The chicken was well seasoned, though I do wish the rice had been hotter. (Oddly enough this seems to be a thing around here?) The garlic sauce on the chicken was tasty. We also shared mozzarella sticks, which were tasty, though it was odd that the only dipping option was Italian dressing. My friend ordered a plain gyro, which was fresh and flavorful. There's both dine in and takeout. A few people sat down to eat while we were there, but I get the sense it's more of a takeout spot. They're also open late, which is a plus. Parking is either street or a small shared lot.

Oh. My. God. 10/20. Incredible quesadilla friends. I got "The Dilla" with chicken.. and added…read morepeppers and onions ($2). Heaven. It was cooked PERFEFTLY. Crispy outside. Melty cheese bend inside. Came with pico de gallo and sour cream. I want 3 of them!! Not one person walked away unsatisfied. They had two very nice workers and they were so quick! Thanks for coming to Highland! I will definitely recommend you guys in the future!!

Recently, stopped at this food truck while at the Clothesline Festival for lunch. Several different…read moretypes of quesadilla's w/various prices, all seemed reasonable. Service, was quick, food was delicious & hot, will definitely visit again, thanks for the good meal.

Fantastic food!!! White hot dog with all the fixins. The guy loves his food and is super friendly!…read moreI'd recommend 100%!

Great street meat, excellent hot sauce, super nice guy. We grab lunch here often. So much faster…read morethan anything else in the area

Mr. V's comes to my office once a week. He is super efficient with long lines, while still being…read morefriendly. I've only ever gotten portabello from him, but they are marinated well and very tasty. I've heard his burgers are really good as well. If you're looking for a quick bite, I highly recommend this food cart!

There's something about street meat at 2:30 AM after a night out on the town. While other options…read morefor post-drinking grub exist, Mr. V's Cart is my preferred destination. It's located across from the former KC Tea & Noodles, on the corner of Goodman and Monroe. Since it's a straight shot path between East & Alexander and my apartment, it's a convenient spot for me to grab some food before passing out at home. Mr. V's has a variety of offerings, ranging from hotdogs, sausages, burgers to chicken and pulled pork sandwiches. My go-to is the Italian sausage all dressed with red peppers and Rochester's meat "hot sauce." That will soak up the alcohol! Everything i've tried so far tastes delicious. But please keep in mind that this is at 2AM after a few drinks. I've truthfully never been completely sober while standing in line for Mr. V's. Sometimes it comes down to Pita Pit vs. Mr. V's and oftentimes, Mr. V's wins.

Wish there were more stars to give this place because it was that good!…read more In a strip mall, unassuming and quaint but truly has some of the best Halal food I've eaten. They have kiosks to order but the staff was happy to see us and take our orders. The price points were decent and the portion size was great considering the price. Also if you're there, get the hot sauce. It is incredibly spicy but so so good!

A very new addition to the Public Market's growing plethora of ethnic food options. I stumbled upon…read morethe Halal Grill food cart (not truck) 2 Saturdays ago when trying to find the Wafel Cart. They were parked outside the Market office (next to the guy hawking boxes after boxes of miscellaneous things ranging from bras to peelers). Their menu was fairly limited - they had the tawook pita or the beef pita - both $5ish. I got the tawook pita - extra spicy (obviously). It was chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked on a grill. Then they build the pita with lettuce, tomato, onions (tossed in tangy sumac), garlic sauce and a 'spicy' sauce. After rolling the pita, they put it on the grill to put some grill marks on the outside. I couldn't believe how good it was. So, I did all the Yelpers a favour (yeah, right.) and went back yesterday. They were in the same-ish location and were giving away samples. Most people declined (who says no to free meat?!) but not me. I tried the beef and it was good - mildly spiced and flavourful. While I was waiting, a lady wanted the beef pita but without the pita. They obliged and made her a salad of sorts without the bread. I ordered 2 tawook pitas and chatted with the 2 guys manning the grill. They mentioned they were Iraqi and just started the food cart 3 weeks ago. They hope to open a brick and mortar location eventually. My boyfriend was very lucky as I actually let him have one of the tawook pitas and he loved it as well. He described it as "flavourful and garlicky". I hope they will eventually add to their menu and open a restaurant - we could use a good Middle Eastern place in Rochester!