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    No Way Jose

    4.3 (44 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm

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    Salsa
    Norah L.

    The food was not very flavorful. They had vegetarian options but the beans had very little flavors. The service was ok they were not slow but not fast. The ambiance was good there ware an average amount of people and I liked the ordering sit down.

    Fajitas lunch special
    William S.

    I'm in Buffalo for 2 days and let Yelp be my guide and wound up here at No Way Jose. Extremely tasty food, friendly service, fun interior, and the to put an exclamation point on the review this was a lunch special and $15. Crazy. So filling, could've made 2 meals out of this!

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    Brandon G.

    Stopped in for lunch here and was definitely happy with the choice! I really love this little spot. There is only a few tables so it might be a good spot to get takeout if it's busy. Luckily I snagged a table and was able to take it all in. The service here was super quick and very friendly. My server was super knowledgeable and even more helpful when trying to decide what I wanted. I went with a couple of carne asada tacos and then had the chips and salsa that were brought over to the table. The taco bar was well stocked, clean, and had a bunch of options to add onto my tacos which was great. I washed it all down with a pineapple soda, which definitely hit the spot. Overall, this is a great little spot on Elmwood. There is no shortage of great lunch spots in that block and this is one of them!

    Lunch specials
    Daviyion J.

    Went for the lunch specials, but ended up getting one of their house specials instead which was definitely a smart call! I had the El Dorado burrito, which was stuffed with steak, chicken, and shrimp. It came with a side of rice and beans, which were piping hot and also very delicious. I had a pineapple soda as my lunch beverage. Other than that, there's not much to say other than everything was really good and I look forward to returning to try more things on their menu. They had pretty solid lunch specials too if you're looking for a filling and affordable meal in the middle of the day.

    Chicken Fajitas
    Hannah L.

    When it comes to Mexican fare, I'm always game, so I was delighted when I learned that Taqueria El Dorado opened up 5 minutes away from me! We decided to order takeout on a Friday night. Our food was ready in 25 minutes, and it stayed hot well after we got it home. The complimentary chips and salsa were delicious -- the salsa was actually the best I've had from any Mexican restaurant around here. Super flavorful with just a hint of spice. We got guacamole as well, which was delicious of course, and I opted for the chicken fajitas. The portion size was pretty large, and every aspect was so tasty, from the chicken down to the rice and tortillas. I would definitely order from here again. They have a lineup of tacos that look delicious, and lots of entrees to choose from as well. I don't think you could go wrong, no matter what you order!

    nacho chips and salsa
    Arthur H.

    This is one of my go to spots. I love the food and the ambiance. The waitress/waitress is always on point. The frozen margaritas be the best.

    Burrito El Dorado
    Glenn M.

    Finally! My wife's a native Buffalonian who convinced me to retire to Buffalo from Arizona almost 3 years ago. (Yes I know it is supposed to be the other way around.) Anyway, we've been truly struggling to find a Mexican style restaurant that satisfies our palate prejudices. And finally, finally we have found one. Taqueria El Dorado is that place for us. My wife had the carnitas. I had the Burrito El Dorado. And our friend had the Burrito Tropical. We all thought we were only going to eat half and take half home. Baaaahahaha! The food arrived. The talking stopped. In between bites there were yummy sounds, big smiles and lots of (this is so good) eye rolls. After consuming about half, one of us said "this is soooo good I can't stop eating it". To which the responses were of course more yummy sounds accompanied by emphatic head nodding. It was so pleasantly ridiculous. I should have taken a photo of all the completely empty plates. I mean clean! But in my defense I was quickly falling into a food coma. I can tell you that at first bite I was pleased but hadn't really got much more than a big chunk of tortilla and some veggies. It was fine. Until then I wasn't really focusing on the meal just the conversation. But bite number 2 included veg, wrap, shrimp, chicken and omg the queso blanco sauce. It was seriously transformative. I had to sit back and concentrate solely on my chewing and the effect the welcoming gymnastics my taste buds were being treated to. It was so much fun. Our guest who had walked from her home to join us had never been there but had "heard good things" was wide eyed and satisfied as well. Giggling about finding such a wonderful place only 2 blocks from where she's lived for over 30 years was pretty cool. Lastly all my wife could say was that she wished she had more. I offered to get her another plate but I got the look that says "yes I want one but you also know that would be ridiculous." I fully understand her nonverbal conversations after so many decades together. So I let it go thinking, that I would have certainly helped her out but I also knew what the next look would say. Good things to know: The restaurant was clean including the bathroom. This is not a big restaurant. I think there's only 6 tables. And maybe 1 or 2 could seat a 6 top. We got there at 4:30 on a Sunday and there was only 1 other table. By 5 they were completely seated. Just say'n They do have the traditional serve yourself salsa and garnish bar. They unfortunately do not have any alcoholic beverages if you were counting on them. We survived just fine. Lastly It's so good, we will happily drive from Derby for our future visits! Cheers!

    Chorizo taco and shrimp taco
    Ruhi B.

    My POV is from someone who is visiting. The restaurant is beautifully decorated. It's on the smaller side so there isn't a ton of seating but I came around dinner time on Sunday and my friend and I were able to find a seat pretty quickly. The bathroom is nice and clean. Service was fine but the restaurant doesn't have a ton of folks working there, so it did take us a while to order, get our food, etc, but that's only because there weren't a ton of people working. That said, my friend didn't get what she ordered so that was a bit of a bummer...they gave her the wrong type of enchiladas. I got a shrimp taco and a chorizo one. The food was pretty average. I wouldn't go out of my way for it but if you're craving Mexican food it will suffice. The chorizo was really salty, so if too much salt isn't your thing order something else!!

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    5 months ago

    Al pastor burrito was pretty good and juicy, but the rice and beans were so plain. I wouldn't recommend this place...:(

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    Food was fresh, cute dining. Reasonable price, loved it as a prediabetic gave my some choices

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    2 years ago

    Incredible! Small little shop with delicious Mexican. All of the sauces at the taco bar are amazing.

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    2 years ago

    Best Mexican food around. Good atmosphere. Recommend to anyone looking for authentic Mexican food.

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    2 years ago

    This was my first time.The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. Reasonably priced.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing tacos for amazing prices. Friendly staff, my favorite Mexican place in buffalo!!

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    2 years ago

    The food was very good and had great flavors. The service was very fast and a super nice team. Very clean place!

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    2 years ago

    Solid food, great atmosphere, super clean, salsa bar, great service, fast, and FAMILY OWNED

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    Great food, takes a bit to come out. Wide selection of salsas. Great service. Clean restaurant.

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    3 years ago

    This place is the best. Everything I've tried is amazing and I'm so happy to have them on elmwood.

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    Margaritas Mexican Cantina

    Margaritas Mexican Cantina

    4.0(83 reviews)
    9.7 mi

    Give me one margarita...well, you know how the song goes. Margarita's is a great party atmosphere…read more I love the interior vibes, and when the warm weather hits the patio is a vibe of its own. My husband and I love sitting at the bar and watching the show of endless birthday singing, and patron sparklers with music. There is always music. You can't be in Margaritas and not smile at least once. The spirit in there is infectious. On this particular date, we got to catch some of the Sabres game, which was a treat and celebrate St. Patrick's weekend drinking margaritas. I got a flight, as always. I'm usually not a frozen marg girl, but when at Margaritas...plus on one flavor you always get a mini rubber duck and they are adorable and you can take it home with you. I like adding it to my collection in my Jeep. The standout marg was the watermelon. It wasn't too sweet. Prickly pear and dragon fruit were a little too sweet for me. Because I was hungry, but not hungry enough, I went with two side orders. I got a tostada and a taco. They were fine. My husband got a burrito and finished his meal. If you like a little excitement and party in your life, I highly recommend this place. Employees are friendly.

    If you like loud, obnoxious, party-bar atmosphere- then this is the place for you. If you don't,…read moreyou will probably NOT have a good time. I came here with some family who were visiting from out of town. We wanted somewhere that everyone could eat at since we have omnis, GFs, and vegans. Love that there were options for everyone. However, my partner and I ordered the guacamole azteca which came out with cheese clearly on it and mixed in. I asked the server immediately if it was cheese and he said no, they would never put cheese in it. I had my doubts but thought perhaps it could be finely minced garlic. So we started eating. About halfway through we hit a pocket of unmixed cheese and I stopped eating. Asked the server a second time who denied it was cheese. He claims he also asked in the kitchen and they assured him it wasn't cheese. Well, it was- I got sick that night. My vegan dinner was small- no rice or beans. Just two sad little enchiladas with very little filling. There was a pile of iceburg lettuce next to them with a small scoop of pico. But all in all, the meal is NOT worth the price. The vegan options were the same price or more than the meat options, but came out with half the food on the plate. I felt this meal deserved only 1 star, but the fact that there were vegan options on the menu bumped it up to 2 stars. I will not be going back, I would much rather eat elsewhere in a more quiet atmosphere where the servers and kitchen staff KNOW what they put dairy in.

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    Maizal Mexican Kitchen

    4.1(192 reviews)
    12.4 mi
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    When I say "Maizal" you say "Brunch"..."Maizal"..."Brunch", "Maizal" "Brunch"!!! I'm sure you never…read moreput Mexican on your list for Brunch spots but Im telling you this place has put them in whole other category. It's a Mexican-Breakfast fusion that works in all the right ways. From the Chicken and Churros to the Tres Leches Pancakes and Breakfast Entrees, this place is a pleasant surprise. Pancakes were really good but still definitely needed syrup, of which they had none. I ended up putting powdered sugar in my cream to make a bit of a glaze. So stash some syrup in bag if you're a pancaker. According to my guests the chicken and churros were great. The steak was two HUGE pieces. The rice was perfectly cooked. The refried beans, salad and potatoes were very flavorful. The tacos were great and very filling. We all left with doggy bags. Easily one of the best Brunch options in the Buffalo area with delicious non-alcoholic options beyond just pop. Ambiance is fabulous. Plenty of space for any size group. Fantastic, attentive, service. Clean bathrooms. You've gotta check them out!

    First as all the pics show this restaurant is very cheerful with a variety of art and Mexican decor…read moreto entertain your eyes! Despite how busy it was the service was excellent. The staff was attentive and on top of any beverage refills. There wasn't much ready to order vegetarian food but they were able to make most dishes vegetarian when requested. The flan was a definite standout. Plenty of the caramelized sugar. Churros were rather oily and were disappointing. The sopas with vegetable filling was very good. Well worth another dinner !

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    Main entrance / stairs

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    Fajita Skillet

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    4.1(46 reviews)
    0.8 miMain Street
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    Quick, friendly service, tasty food and a real party vibe!…read moreMy parents and I visited for lunch and there were a decent amount of people dining at the bar & seated at tables. We started with complimentary chips & salsa, a frozen paloma and jalapeno poppers. The chips & salsa were good, but pretty standard for a Mexican restaurant. The paloma had a nice grapefruity taste and came garnished with a beautiful edible flower. The jalapeno poppers were just a cooked from frozen appetizer (my dad's pick) and in my opinion they were ok. Definitely not something I would choose to order at a Mexican restaurant haha. We all enjoyed our main entrees, which were a good size for the cost and were filling. We had a chicken enchilada, chicken fajitas and chimichanga.

    La Fiesta Cantina was a quick little stop for my boyfriend and me while we were traveling. I was…read morecraving tacos, so we ordered online and grabbed the food to go. When I went inside to pick it up, I noticed the space was decorated with colorful Mexican accents and had a warm, welcoming feel. Everything looked clean and well kept, which I always appreciate. Service was quick and the pickup process was smooth. I ordered the chicken tacos and guacamole. The guacamole was made in a way I have never had before, and I actually really enjoyed it. It had a different twist that worked well. The chicken tacos were good. If I am being picky, I usually prefer pulled chicken on my tacos, but I still enjoyed them overall. It was a nice, quick stop and I am glad we decided to grab food here while passing through.

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    The entry way.

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    Aguacates Mexican Cantina - Birra tacos

    Aguacates Mexican Cantina

    4.3(75 reviews)
    9.0 mi
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    Absolutely incredible food and equally as impressive service…read more We stopped by for lunch and we grabbed a seat in their large , well decorated dining room and within a few moments someone was by to get our drink request and soft touch the table. We were chatting with our little yelper and she had told the waitress she wanted chicken. Yes I know, chicken fingers in a Mexican restaurant.. our amazing waitress got those moving asap, and if you have a hangry kid. You know how important that is. We got the south of the border lunch and the steak fajitas. Those plates came out heaping with some of the best food we've had in some time. The chicken was perfect as was the steak. I literally couldn't have been more impressed with the meal. The only negative was the beans. Maybe it was us but we just felt they were too "soupy" but definitely not something that would negate how fantastic this was. Definitely not going to pass this gem again when we're in Hamburg.

    This place gives serious vacation dinner vibes. Music is loud, there's constant nightclub bottle…read moreservice like service going on. Or we just went when there was 50 birthdays. A little too much for me personally, but my wife loved it. The food was both hit and miss. I did not care for the guac and queso, but the endless chips are always great. Salsa was good. My street tacos were very good, and much larger than street tacos normally are. They were loaded. The Birria tacos were also large and tasty. Good size portions for all meals Our service was excellent. Very much a party atmosphere.

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    Aguacates Mexican Cantina
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