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    Kuku Paka from Nile River.
    Anna W.

    International House Buffalo is a vibrant and welcoming space for all ages. While the main entry point is Le Flamant Rose/Pink Flamingo Bar, there are five kitchens on-site where the friendly staff serves delicious ethnic cuisine Tuesday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The exception is La Divina Tacos, where you can enjoy their delicacies until midnight, as well as drinks from Le Flamant Rose, which opens at 4 p.m. Nile River with South Sudanese Cuisine, Pattaya Street Food with Burmese/Thai, Abbysinia Ethiopian Cousin, Pinoy Boi with specialities from the Philippines, and already mentioned above everyone's favorite La Divina Tacos. All in one spot. After renovation and new management, this place got some positive lift. Are you feeling playful! I saw ping pong tables, bumper pool, darts and some pinball tables (or just one, not sure). The atmosphere is casual, whether you're sitting at the bar on ultra-comfortable pink stools, sipping a dirty martini, or hanging out with friends playing ping-pong. It's a great spot for lunch, dinner, or having a drink. Perfect for a date, or meeting with a group of people. This place in downtown Buffalo is definitely worth trying.

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    Linda M.

    We had the pleasure of eating here last night with a few friends. It's a great place to try a variety of different foods. You have a choice of Ethiopian. Burmese, Thai, & Mexican, amongst other choices. Our table was full of a variety of items. I personally had Goat curry from Nile River, a Sudanese dish and some Limpias from Pinoy Poi, a Filipino restaurant. Also tried chicken gufuma from the Ethiopian restaurant Abyssinia. Everything was so good. The place is bright and welcoming with a bar upfront and game tables near the back entrance. Can't wait to go back to try a few more dishes. 2025-85

    Sara K.

    Had a wonderful evening here with friends, gabbing away over delicious food from each vendor! It is a clean and inviting space with cozy lighting. You can order at as many places as you like; they will give you a buzzer that will let you know when your food is ready (they are numbered, so remember which number goes to which place you ordered from). On this visit, I ordered a crunchy roll from pattaya and nachos with chicken from La Davina! The portions were plentiful, with leftovers going to my kiddo at home which he was pleased with. I enjoyed both and would gladly eat both again and trust switching up my orders too. The wait for food is not long at all. There is a parking lot on the back side you can pay to park in. I personally take advantage of free street parking but I know a parking lot can make people feel a better sense of security so the choice is certainly yours! There is a bar here too. Ping pong tables. Some arcade games. It's a nice option to really relax and enjoy the company of others without feeling like you need to eat and leave, as well as to expand your palate! Eat, drink, and be merry :)

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    Lynette S.

    Feeling peckish and you're not decided on dinner? Stop in to the International House (formerly Expo Market). You can try a little bit of everything. Today I had the tea leaf salad from the Thai/Burmese kitchen Pattaya Street Food. A very good tea leaf salad, a generous portion and it was really enough for two people. Service was quick enough I could eat in on my lunch hour. It can get a bit noisy at times but on my Tuesday afternoon visit it was very relaxing.

    Frank M.

    First time eating here since the remodel. Met some friends for dinner. There is a great selection of International foods. It was hard to pick just one so I got food from two different food stands. Both dishes were delicious, not only for dinner that night but there was enough to take home for dinner the next night. We will be returning to try other International dishes.

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    Emily S.

    My stomach had immense instant pain after eating the food. I had the Rice Noodle Salad with Tofu. It just wasn't good, I couldn't eat it. It was very eggy and reminded me of packaged ramen. I also tried the curry with I didn't care for either. To me, it tasted a lot like shrimp which I don't like. I tried a little of the Ethiopian patter which was alright. I should've just gone with the sushi there cause the California Roll sample piece was the best thing I ate. 3/5 stars because my family seemed to enjoy the food greatly.

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    D A Taste

    D A Taste

    3.8
    (116 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    My twin and I had an absolutely amazing lunch at this unique Taco Restaurant! The blue cheese taco…read moreis strong flavored and luxurious! I'm from California so I was nervous when I saw they had birria tacos, and they did not disappoint. Deliciously slow cooked to perfection! Yummy, yummy elotes, fish tacos, brisket and Macaroni we can't get out west! I haven't even get started on these margaritas. So yummy and delicious! Why isn't everyone making Margaritas soft serve!?! AMAZING!! The ambiance is fun and modern! We took lots of pictures.

    Atmosphere: lackluster. Service: apathetic. Food: mid. We…read morewent here mainly for the soft serve margaritas. They did not have them available when we arrived (appreciated the heads up) and we got them about an hour after we got there. We had to be there quite a long time for a counter service restaurant. They stated that each one is about 3 shots worth of liquor, so my friend and I split one and my other friend didn't finish hers. I finally got to order them and the bartender walked away seemingly towards the soft serve machine and then idk where. 5-10 minutes later we got her attention and reminded her about them. Then had to wait again before receiving them. Had to wait an additional few minutes after receiving them for the extra cup we had asked for (to split as they were large and due to alcohol content). When I then asked for a spoon I was informed "we don't have spoons we have forks" but then did receive a tiny spoon that usually comes in the drink. The soft serve was pretty good but not worth the drive nor did it make up for the overall experience. I also had to piece of plastic catch in the back of my throat on what made it my late bite of soft serve. Upon further inspection, were some scraps of plastic on the straw in the soft serve probably from cutting them in half. People who had ordered before us seemed to have have waiting for but too for the drinks and when they had them ready the workers took atleast 3-5 minutes taking pictures of them before they served them to the customers. The other customers seemed annoyed like "are those are drinks we have been waiting for?!" I get posting on social media etc. is important for businesses but it's probably better to wait to do that when you don't have a bunch of people waiting for their drinks. The chips and dips (we got all of the dips) were fine. The tacos were also fine to good. Of the ones we ordered the favorites seem to have been the pork and jerk chicken. Least favorite was the shrimp po boy as it lacked flavor. Nothing we ate was so great that we'd choose this place over various taco spots. We also got the churros to go and tried a few on them. They ran out of the caramel sauce but they were good. I think it could be improved by having utensils (forks, spoons, knives) available at all and then easily accessible and possibly a better ordering system. Currently you wait to order food and then go to the bar to order drinks. The common theme is waiting. Might run more smoothly if you can order all at once. Also, there's numbers on all of the tables but then when your food is ready they just yell your name and try to find you.

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    Tacocat

    Tacocat

    4.5
    (2 reviews)
    5.8 mi

    Microgreens served in a gas station?! You betcha! Tacocat may be located inside of a gas station,…read morebut don't be fooled; their food is delicious with high quality, fresh ingredients. When you walk into the gas station, Tacocat is in the back. The many menu options are on the countertop. I opted for a chicky creama taco and my boyfriend got the chicky buffalo. Neither of us were even close to disappointed and we probably would've had a second visit by now if it wasn't an hour away. My taco was stuffed with shredded chicken breast, cabbage, onion, tomato, cilantro, microgreens and a garlic lime creama sauce... Garlicky deliciousness! I opted to add a medium sauce to mine as well. My boyfriend's came with shredded chicken breast, cheese, wing sauce, blue cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion and he added hot sauce. Next time I am in the Springville area, I will be back to Tacocat!

    Enjoyed a very tasty pork burrito here earlier this week. Normally I wouldn't go to a gas station…read morefor dinner, but I was really impressed with the paper flyer we got from them earlier this week. Anywhere that likes to use fresh ingredients and cook up unique and tasty dishes is A-OK in my book! Tacocat is a counter in a gas station, but the food is good, affordable, and quick. $6 for my burrito which was tasty and filling. I look forward to coming here again and hope to get one of their sides too.

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    Ranchos Tacos

    4.4
    (15 reviews)
    8.9 mi

    It's one of those convenient places that, at the perfect moment, appears in front of you. Yes, it's…read morea Mexican restaurant located in a Sunoco gas station. It's tiny, tucked away in the back of the store past the engine fluids. The flavors they offer, however, are surprisingly great. Orders can be placed at the drive-thru, at the counter, simply do it online, or call if that's most comfortable. We opted to eat inside. It's a very casual, no-fuss spot with a few high tables and a bunch of chairs. The colorful furniture, artwork on the walls, and overall hospitable atmosphere make grabbing a quick meal on the spot not a bad idea. We only ordered a few tacos. All were loaded with meat, some onion, and cilantro. We asked for mild and medium-hot salsa, which was served in small, perfectly sized containers. I enjoyed my chicken taco a lot. The double tortilla held everything perfectly. The menu has plenty of interesting options. I'd definitely go back without hesitation. One more thing. The people who worked there were polite and friendly. It's always nice to experience a genuine smile when I leave a restaurant. It feels like I'm always invited and appreciated.

    This place is a hidden gem--truly a secret worth discovering. The food is authentic and very well…read moredone, and you can tell they take pride in what they serve. I wouldn't be surprised if they outgrow their current space quickly. It's tucked inside a Sunoco gas station, so keep your eyes open or you might drive right past it. Don't let the location fool you--it's absolutely worth the stop. Friendly staff, great food, and a cool little find. I'll definitely be back.

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