great little authentic spot! tried steak tacos, carnitas burrito, green chicken enchiladas (a hint…read moreof heat) and guac... all VERY VERY good. steak meat was super tender and fresh, cooked just right.... carnitas were tender, moist, not greasy, and flavored without being too salty green enchiladas had a good amount of meat and a nice balance of flavor.... guac is a good sized portion, bright and lemony. that said.... we visited on a monday evening. service was both friendly and helpful... we ordered to go but dine-in customers came in, online orders came in, pick-up services came in.... we waited a good while. order ahead if you want it ready sooner :) also, parking is tight on the streets nearby, lots of pedestrians.

I think I know what real Mexican food is. Nothing else compares to it. My favorite dish is pollo en…read morechipotle; that creamy chipotle sauce is simply delicious. Also delicious are the chicken tinga tacos and chicken tinga burritos. Absolutely delicious for Mexican food lovers.

The food is spot on delicious! We had the Santa Fe chicken salad with avocado which was so…read moreperfectly balanced in flavors and quantity of avocado, tender seasoned chicken and the array of fresh vegetables. We devoured the 6 piece (huge) arugula, goat cheese and balsamic vinegar reduction between the two of us. The brownie sundae was served warm Ala mode. All in all one of the best meals to be had. The ambience is friendly, clean and so fun.

Had the Al pizza it's Hawaiian style with a Mexican twist! Excellent! Service an atmosphere are the…read moresame very nice. consistency seems to be their strong point.. in addition they will deliver and to my surprise one of the owners was delivering.

Hands down, one of the best Mexican food spots I've tried in Albany! I haven't had the chance to…read moredine in yet, but my takeout orders never disappoint. The food is consistently delicious, and the portions are generous. This is the kind of local restaurant worth cherishing and supporting. Places like this aren't easy to come by, and I'm always happy to return. A few favorites I highly recommend: - Birria tacos - Agua fresca - Pastel de Tres leches - Churros with cajeta - Beef and cheese nacho

We were in town helping our daughter move into off campus housing nearby and the woman at the…read morecoffee shop next door recommended Viva Cinco de Mayo. My expectations weren't too high because I didn't know if Albany had a thriving Mexican community. Viva Cinco de Mayo blew me away! We sat in a comfortable outdoor dining section. Our waitress was extremely helpful! The menu was extensive and felt authentic to me. My daughter ordered chips and queso, clearly house made chips were outstanding! Her chicken and cheese quesadilla was also delicious. My wife and I shared some of the best tamales we've ever had! So fresh and vibrant, chicken with green salsa. My wife enjoyed three tacos and the sangria. I absolutely loved their pozole with mole sauce! The hominy was perfectly cooked. Their fresh Tamarindo juice was also delicious! Truly an awesome lunch!

I've definitely had my share of Mexican food since there are so many places to choose from... but…read morethis spot was different. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. I got the steak taco salad, and what really sold me was that everything was chopped into perfect bite-size pieces :) It made eating it so easy and enjoyable. My friend ordered the birria tacos and whew... that cheese pull did not disappoint! I also loved the outdoor seating. It's cozy, quaint, and gives the perfect little setup to eat, chill, and enjoy the nice weather. This spot is officially on my return list!!

High quality meat, taco shells ingredients, service and price. This is the some of the best tacos…read moreI've ever had.

We came in 58 minutes before closing and it was empty. I was sure I'd be turned away, but no. I was…read moregreeted with a warm smile and amazing service. We couldn't decide from the awesome choices but I finally decided on Carne Al carbon tacos and beef nachos and my husband got the chicken fajita quesadilla. OMG we haven't eaten here since we first started dating in 2021 and it was mid. This time it was absolutely amazing. So amazing that everything looked so good and we forgot to take a picture. But trust me when I say every flavor was on point. We argued about who's driving home so the other can sleep. Thank you for an amazing date night filled with good food, good vibes, great service and amazing food.

One of the best authentic Mexican restaurants in the capitol region. The food was flavorful, spicy,…read moreand delicious in all the right ways. Upon arrival you'll receive complimentary chips and salsa. It was fresh as the chips were warm and I could taste the fresh ingredients in the salsa. We ordered the carne asada and the Baja tacos (and the enchiladas verdes to go based on hot good the food was). The carne asada was fantastic, and it came with rice, beans, and tortillas. The Baja tacos were delicious and came with a super spicy sauce (they did have a lot of onions which was my only drawback). We ended the night with a special strawberry tres leches for Valentine's Day. It's not something I would have typically ordered but I do love tres leches and this did not disappoint - it was amazing. All in all excellent food you'll be glad you came for the food! A few other notes- the inside of the restaurant is pretty and draws on what I've seen in other Mexican restaurants. Staff were so friendly and had the perfect balance of checking in with us to letting us eat our meal. There is a small bar area that is separate from the dining area. Street parking only but there seemed to be plenty of spots. However, I would try to park as close as possible to the restaurant as the neighborhood itself didn't seem like the greatest. We had no issues during our experience but just something to consider. Overall I really liked this place and will definitely return!

El antojó de comida auténtica me llevo 40 minutos a Albany. El sabor de la carne era súper rico y…read morefresquito . Muchas gracias!! The craving for authentic food took me on a 40 minute drive to Albany. I can't.. the flavor and freshness of the Burrito was soo good! I'll be back again y prontito!

Food was good for the price!! We got the chips and guac which was really flavorful and burritos…read morewhich were really hearty but could use more flavor! Everything was really well cooked so definitely a good place for take out at home!

So heads up for three kids quesadillas a burrito and a set of three tacos and 5 drinks we spent…read moreover $100. Was not ready for the kids food which was mentioned was off menue to cost as much as regular adult orders. Honestly a bit absurd. For that cost and what we received we won't be back. The tortillas for my tacos fell apart while eating them the doubling it up isn't holding it together. The kids - who love quesadillas- were not interested in these at all which sucks for the price you pay. The three small tacos I received were ok. My husbands burrito was also just ok. We really wanted to like this place, we love this type of food and the branding they have is so fun! It just didn't do it for us.

I was in the mood for a quesadilla so I decided to give Tacos Diablo a try…read more With that known, I ordered a chicken quesadilla and it was fine. To explain, the tortilla was fresh and cooked perfectly. However, the quesadilla was very thin and didn't have much in it. The only thing inside the quesadilla was chicken and cheese which led to it being a bit dry. The quesadilla definitely needed some type of sauce. At least the chicken itself was flavorful and tender. That being said, it was simply an average quesadilla. To be brief, Tacos Diablo has acceptable quesadillas, but they are nothing special.

My friends and I had a ball here!.. A real taco party…read more The staff were super pleasant and friendly; the restaurant, including the bathroom, was very clean; and the food and drinks were delicious! You MUST try the Korean Beef Tacos! They were so tasty, my husband and I ordered four of them to go. Also, the classic margarita was cold and delicious. And at 16 oz., it was more than enough. We only needed one. The guacamole and chips were also good. We will definitely return!

I was delightfully surprised. I was not sure what to expect given the stiff competition for good…read moretacos in town now and they didn't disappoint. The fish tacos, mahi-mahi a favorite of mine, were delightful! They gave an ample serving a fish cooked just right. The only thing I would change is swap out the big soft flour tortilla for two nice fresh corn ones. That said still delicious! I could've used a little bit of pickup de Gallo, something to brighten it a bit... but I used the limes provided and this gave me a bit of the brightness I craved. I also ordered a margarita to go and was stunned at how big and delicious it was! I should have asked if they can do salt on the side to take home. I'm excited to come back and try some of the other tacos. I was also so happy with the to go packaging! Nice work on using paper cartons!

Ambiance is cute and south western. Food is pretty great. I had The spicy steak tacos my kids had…read morethe chicken quesadillas. We also ordered chips with salsa and guacamole. The guacamole was awesome! I put the pico and guacamole on my tacos and it was really enjoyable. The service was super quick and friendly. Bustling place and parking can be a little prickly on busy days.

I was perusing FoCo's taco menu and their "Taco- Beef and Cheese Only" offering intrigued me. Sure…read moreyou can get tacos here with "Braised Chicken" and "Yucca Ranch" but what the menu was telling me on this night was "keep it simple". And simple was amazing. A great flour tortilla, well seasoned meat and cheese was all I needed. I had several other items on the menu (be sure to try their new churro muffin) but to me, this simple, humble taco was the star. To do something this great with 3 elements (plus seasoning) is really impressive. Coupled with the fun interior looking out onto a busy Four Corners, there isn't much better on a cold winter night than an excellent taco and this place has it. Count me as a BCO fan from now on.

Great service food was amazing fresh me encantó las enchiladas 11/10 first time in New York from…read moreCalifornia and food was spot on fresh love this place will come back again soon

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.