These tacos are HEAD AND SHOULDERS above any Mexican restaurant I've ever tried! Not only is this…read morethe best taco/halal spot in Albany, it may be one of the BEST HIDDEN GEM spots in all of upstate NY. The portions are huge, the flavor is incredible, the food is real, fresh, and extremely high quality, fresh off the grill. The workers are the nicest guys and pride themselves on elite service. It's a nice small restaurant, perfect to bring a couple friends for great eats. Do whatever you can to get here!!

We popped in to Ya Hala randomly after having to run a few errands in the area. There was ample…read morestreet parking so we were in no rush. The owner, Sal, came over to our table while we scanned the menus and introduced himself. He gave us a complimentary taco each and said "these are the best tacos you've ever had." I loved the confidence and I loved that he was right. It was love at first bite. We ordered a quesadilla, a chicken salad, a plate of fries, more tacos and a gyro (assuming we would be taking most of it home and eating it for dinner over the week) The quesadilla & gyro were delicious and fresh. They were still tasty as leftovers 2 days later. I wasn't crazy about the salad but that's probably my fault. Ya Hala does comfort junk food - this is not the time to be calorie-conscious. Sal checked in on us a number of times while we were eating. The restaurant is a small hole-in-the-wall with a few booths and a bathroom. I assume most of their business comes from people doing take out at the end of their work day. If I lived or worked closer, I would be a regular customer here. In the end, Sal packed our food in to-go boxes and gave us a free gyro as a surprise. At some point during dinner, my husband mentioned I was Yelp Elite. In the interest of full disclosure, at no point did Sal ask me to leave a favorable review or use his free food as a bargaining chip. This review is done without taking the free gyro into consideration.

Absolutely incredible meal. Family atmosphere, great service. Can't say enough about our first…read moreexperience enjoying authentic Yemeni food. Being your appetite, the portions are huge.

Oops sorry so late guys! We order a tray at least every month, had a few issues in the past and…read morethey fixed right away! The large beef with bones is amazing, tender and marinated! The smaller spice are good have a spice in them. The rice is delicious not too soft not too al dented. See y'all soon!

When I used to work in Brooklyn there was a falafel cart that had the best falafel I'd ever had…read more Since then I've tried various falafel places and I've made them a few times at home. Nothing has come close. When I come to a decent sized city I look out for good restaurants to try. I was excited to see how the falafel was at Mazadar. Walking in I was greeted by friendly staff. There was a casual atmosphere. The felafel was the best I've ever had. I've had felafel all over the world in authentic restaurants. This was the best. From the bread to the balls to the salads to the sauces. Pure perfection. Everything was so fresh and so delicious.

Great service in this order at the counter then have a seat style place. The food they brought out…read morewas plentiful and definitely delivered flavor. We even got an extra order when we asked an ingredient question & the guy working told us then said the other version of the stuffed flatbread was better. To prove it he brought a complimentary half order! Overall a clean place with ample seating and tasty food.

Great spot for a quick, nutritious and filling lunch! I stopped by after landing at the Albany…read moreairport in search of a casual bite to eat before beginning a road trip and was fully satisfied. The young lady at the counter helped guide me through their menu options and made sure that I selected an option that would be best for my dietary preferences. Pro tip - the brown rice is cooked with chicken stock so if you're vegetarian, go for the regular white rice. I ended up with the falafel bowl and added most of their veggie toppings as well as the tahini sauce, hot sauce, and a lemon vinaigrette sauce. Sauce me up. The serving size was generous and everything tasted fresh. Just what I needed to fuel the rest of the day's adventures.

Excellent! Don't miss this place! Wow! The food is so fresh and so good, so many fresh flavors! I…read moregot the chicken kebab bowl. Chicken meat was moist even without white sauce. They don't drown it in white sauce unless you want it that way. The brown rice was flavored so well! You can choose white or brown. They give you all the toppings you want and they're all fresh, high quality. There are so many tangy, delicious flavors all together! Chicken is grilled fresh, so you have a 10-15 min wait, but I like that rather than premade chicken. It's a quiet, clean, peaceful restaurant with plenty of seating. Smells clean. They're very popular. People come to eat or for takeout. But you wouldn't know. Service was perfect! Shri was fast, efficient, so respectful, asking everyone how they like the food. She really welcomed me and every customer. I wish all people at such places were like her! Generous with servings and respectful, she looked like she really wants you to enjoy and come back! They have lamb chops, salmon, shrimp kebabs, all sort of Mediterranean foods. They won't skimp on toppings. You'll be full and want to return! Highly recommend!

Still remains one of the best Thai restaurants in the capital district. They do have few items that…read morei haven't seen in other thai restaurants in the area, like the pumpkin curry. Food here has been consistently tasty. The restaurant is spacious with extremely fast service. They do have some outdoor and seating at the bar, and also a small semi pivate space. Overall, great food, good ambience and fast & friendly service. Prefer going there for the lunch deals. Been here quite a few times and will continue to be one of my go to Thai restaurants in the capital region.

We've eaten in and gotten takeout, and this is such a great staple of the area. The restaurant…read moreitself just feels welcoming and we'll run, which is evidenced by the diverse community of diners. There's great ambiance in the booths and tables, to sit in the corner for privacy, room for groups, a welcoming bar, and even a few nice tables out front (albeit in the parking lot, but still more than most places can say). The cocktails also aren't bad and the Thai food is great. Sushi has been enjoyable too. Last night we did pick up, and the pad see u was saucy and delicious and ready in 15 min. Special shout out for the mango sticky rice - mango was *actually* ripe. Which is exciting if you're frequently let down by under ripe mangos.

Amazing food. I will definitely be back to try more items. Flavorful, fresh, just great all around…read more Service was fast and friendly, you just order at the front counter and wait. Not a whole lot of seating, mainly great place for takeout, but we did eat in and with not a lot of people it was comfortable. Definitely recommended!

Do you like falafel and not to spend an outrageous amount of money on it? This place has the best…read morefalafel and anytime I get the chance I order the wrap. They're super fast, food is always fresh and hot, and ordering process online is super easy. I've never ate inside, but they do have some seating and a couple patio tables outside. The inside has restrooms and a television. I imagine sitting and eating there is enjoyable as well. Pick up is very easy and convenient with a nice parking lot. I'm afraid that if I stayed I'd just order way more!

Just went for lunch, tried their lamb sandwich. Came w/white…read moresauce- tasted great. Nicely seasoned. Didn't try other items But enjoyed the food enough to want to go back & try more. Very reasonable prices.

Solid restaurant. It's situated within a tiny store plaza building. Friendly staff, and clean…read moreinterior. I ordered dolma, which is rice wrapped in banana leaves and covered in a sour sauce of sorts. Very well priced, and tasted great. I also ordered chicken kebab, which the taste of the meat blew me out of the water. It was crisp, well heated, and deep in flavor. I noticed a lot of take-outs and delivery. I sat in, and I had to buy bottled water since they supposedly don't give tap. My dishes were served in paper plates and plastic utensils. I recommend doing delivery here.

On point late night or anytime food. I am a fan already. $14.95 for chicken over rice plus salad on…read moreyour rice and soda. Service was great and quicker than Mac Donald's. They know what sells and they have it ready to go. Ambience is great. I went to the Broadway one, but they don't have a page here. Perfect Food. Chicken seemed a little too small cut, I hope it's not bought leftovers from other places but hope they doing their job right. I shall return. Post 3-4 hours update: I had to use the bathroom a bunch of times. My suspicion is correct, they probably do use older leftovers chicken /meat from other restaurants that was not used on time. The spicy sauces might be the issue too. But I definitely will try again.

This halal spot absolutely exceeded my expectations! I ordered the mixed gyro platter along with…read moresome baklava, and everything was spot on. The portions were huge--definitely great value for the price--and the flavors were incredible. The gyro meat was perfectly seasoned and tender, paired with fresh toppings and delicious sauce. The baklava was the perfect finish: flaky, sweet, and not overly heavy. You can tell they take pride in their food here. I'll definitely be coming back again--highly recommend if you're looking for a satisfying, flavorful meal!