Boyfriend and I were in Albany NY for one night - he wanted to go to Cheesecake Factory, but the…read morewait is apparently typically long on a weekend night (I have no idea - never been there!) so we decided not to chance it, and uber'ed from our hotel to this restaurant, hoping it would be good. I'll be honest - my heart sank as we got there, I almost cried. The neighborhood is *sketch*. The outside of the restaurant didn't look like much - but I felt better once we got in. Beautifully decorated with great lighting, lounge-style atmosphere. Great Latin music. We sat on the bar side as it was less busy. Beautiful bar with lots of options! Bartender made us **amazing** margaritas... omg were they strong! Loved it! Since we had never been there before, we played it safe. First we went with a fried calamari appetizer - not the best, but not bad - but then it's not typically something you'd order at a Mexican food restaurant. Boyfriend had the street steak tacos as main - hold the cheese as he forgot his lactaid, lol - and I had the steak quesadilla. Delicious! We loved it. The steak was especially well seasoned, not overcooked and sides were yummy. We ended the evening with churros - definitely homemade and on par with the ones we love at El Mirador in NH. Boyfriend even took his life in his hands and had some of the ice cream, couldn't resist - it was that good! Overall, as Boyfriend put it - this is absolutely a hidden gem type of spot - service was spectacular, food was delicious and we would totally return! (**Seated next to us were two young women on an obvious first date - girl #1 showed up, then girl #2 showed up a few minutes later with a big bouquet of flowers... what a nice touch! We just wanted to put it out in the universe - we hope you guys make it, you were super cute :)**)

L' Roca was good. Food was tasty. Atmosphere is very nice. Service was a little slow at times. I…read morewasn't in a rush, but arrived hungry at lunchtime on a Saturday. I was warmly greeted, seated, and given a menu and then it took some time, well after I was ready, to be visited to place my order. No biggie, but I was ready and it wasn't busy, with guests at 1 other table. When I finished my meal, I waited again. Not a huge problem but a lot of side work was being done vs providing service. I let server know I was all set and he acknowledged then continued to make drinks for kitchen staff. I had ordered lemonade but after checking, it looked like they were out, so he offered the juice (without explaining). Food was very tasty. Lunch was $37 before tip, for 3 tacos meal, 3 empanadas app, and the fruit drink.

Conveniently located just north of downtown Albany Mr pio pio is an excellent restaurant if you…read morewould like to drop in and experience true Latin American country cuisine their dishes are filled with excellent portions and genuine authentic taste as close as you could get from New York that is. The staff are very attentive and quick to serve with a smile on their face leaving you with that warm feeling knowing that you got hot food ready to go and the prices are extremely reasonable which means it makes the experience very satisfying if that's what you look for.

Food is always amazing! The Arroz con Pollo (chicken and rice) and the Pollo Guisado (chicken stew…read more) are fantastic, but the Pio Pio Special is perfect! The chicken breast, rice, and beans in the special are phenomenal!

I first went to Salsa Latina in 2009 when I lived nearby right after graduating college. I have…read morealways loved it but stopped going due to the neighborhood getting more seedy and parking being difficult to find. I am SO HAPPY they moved to New Scotland! So I returned with my family of 4 after 10 years of not going. On a Saturday around 5 we found parking less than a block away and were seated immediately. The music and decor are exactly what you'd want in a Mexican restaurant. Love that they've added some Peruvian choices and birria items. We had a medium mango house margarita, guacamole, kids chicken tenders, kids beef enchilada and fries, combo 10 with beef tamale/enchilada/1other thing I forgot and the carnitas tacos with rice and beans. All so delicious and fresh! I did. It expect my carnitas tacos to be sooooo filled with meat so I was very impressed. Also, sign up on their site and you get an immediate 10% off coupon which I believe also applied to my alcoholic beverage (which doesn't always happen with discounts). Can't wait to go back!

An intimate little eatery with a well thought out menu. I had the steak fajitas - my friend the…read morechicken enchiladas. Both came with beans and rice. The guac is excellent as well. I would def recommend this restaurant.

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.

A really nice little hole in the wall Colombian restaurant. Not the prettiest looking place, but…read morethe food, drinks, and service were all excellent. The kids got mac and cheese (looked like Kraft or some equivalent) and the kids chicken (which was SUPER well seasoned and somehow really moist and tender despite being almost as flat as a crepe). My wife got a couple (gluten free) chicken empanadas, which were quite tasty, we both got queso arepas with sausage (which we both thoroughly enjoyed), and I got the arrow con pollo (a touch on the dry side, but oh man was it really tasty). Not a place to go out of the way for, but a place I definitely wouldn't mind stopping at again if I find myself in town.

I enjoy stopping in here for a meal. There is sit-down seating, but I always get my food to go…read more This place is typical of most establishments that have a steam table setup. What isn't typical is the excellent food and friendly staff! I usually get the peril, which is excellent, but certain that the other options are also worth straying from my usual ordering habits. I need to come back to try the lentil soup (served Wednesdays). I've heard good things about it.

I come here often on my dinner break from work and I was soooo happy they survived Covid! Their…read morefood is so good, it's authentic, it's always fresh and always tasty! Their juices are delicious and I try a new one every time I go (although I do have a favorite ) this tiny little place packs a huge punch of authentic flavor which is very difficult to find up here for some reason so it's definitely worth the visit!!

One of the best latin restaurants in the area. Everything was delicious the service is great, food…read moretastes as good as it looks. Doña Maria might be around and she's always there to give you a beautiful smile and make sure everything is good. I tried the Pupusas as well and god, they are Las Mejores pupusas in the world. Music and decoration looks so cute omg I will definitely return. Thank you for everything

We arrived on a Tuesday evening. Most tables had patrons already seated. Waitress was friendly…read more Atmosphere and decor were as expected. We just weren't impressed with our entrees. Parking was tight. There are better establishments nearby serving this type of fare.

Sometimes I feel particularly aware of the futility of my trying to come up with a coherent star…read morerating system for Yelp. Is this place clearly and objectively better than places I've been to that have cloth napkins and cocktail programs but that only gave me four stars worth of delight in that particular moment? No, probably not. Did I have a delicious meal here for under fifteen dollars and feel five stars worth of cheerful? Yes, yes I did. I got three tacos -- chorizo, birria, and al pastor -- and a bottled drink. My tacos were fresh and flavorful and came with three excellent salsas (my fave was the avocado tomatillo, but they were all great) and a generous bag full of warm tortilla chips. They charged me something like $11.90 for everything, so once I shoved some bills into the tip jar I think I spent around $15.00. I ate outside at a sidewalk table on a beautiful evening and felt at peace with the world around me, despite the fact that I ate my tacos so quickly that I got the hiccups. In conclusion: this place is great and made me happy. You should come here, eat tacos, and feel happy too. The patient gentleman behind the counter also mentioned that their homemade empanadas are very popular, so I'll be back to try them the next time I get hungry on Madison Ave.

The best empanadas I've ever had in my life. The verde sauce it comes with is just out of this…read moreworld I literally could eat this every day