Casual spot for tacos and the like. Relatively inexpensive, yet fresh and delicious…read more The fish tacos were delicious and my coworker had the birria tacos and raved. Friendly service!

3 stars for the 'hot' sauce, so this is NOT authentic Mexican food, it's pretty gross, the corn…read moretortillas were fine so I appreciate the effort in not buying mission tortillas but come on, the carne asada was NOT carne asada, it was more like meat for beef stew with no seasoning and boiled instead of on the grill or bbq. I'm glad I bought a ribeye taco even tho it was 5$ cuz THAT was carne asada, so if you're looking for a decent carne asada taco get that. Also super weird but they don't have guacamole here, the lady said they only have sour cream on the tacos, again not authentic. The hot sauces were good on the other hand but not spicy at all.

Food was okay, but service was terrible. I've been a few times and the staff is amicable. The man…read morewho worked as a waiter alone on 7/6/ 26 gave an attitude, cut us off before we could order, and was rude to me and all the guest nearby. The whole experience was ruined because of his attitude. Hire a new person he does not know how to give customers and it's mad at life. La comida estuvo bien, pero el servicio fue terrible. He ido varias veces y el personal es amable. El hombre que trabajó solo como mesero el 7/6/26 tuvo una actitud grosera, nos interrumpió antes de que pudiéramos ordenar, y fue descortés conmigo y con todos los clientes cercanos. Toda la experiencia se arruinó por su actitud. Contraten a otra persona, él no sabe atender a los clientes y es una pésima experiencia

Back again since my first in 2024 and it's as good as I remember and better they've added…read moremargaritas and added a bar! The food is incredible, if not a smidge salty, but we don't have diet restrictions so salt away! They were playing 1980s heartbreak bangers which was weird but actually so fun

I'm still trying to figure out what they put in that food because I have never left a Mexican…read morerestaurant feeling quite like that. The food was so ridiculously good that it genuinely put me in a different state of mind. Every bite was flavorful, rich, and satisfying. And the funniest part? I only had one margarita. ONE. I wasn't stumbling around drunk or anything -- I was just sitting there completely overwhelmed by how good everything tasted and suddenly feeling way more flirtatious and sexually charged than any normal person should after dinner. The combination of that margarita, the incredible food, and whatever kind of culinary magic was happening in that kitchen had me leaving the restaurant feeling hot, confident, and extremely ready to make some questionable romantic decisions. Usually I leave a restaurant thinking, "Wow, that was delicious." This time I left thinking, "Wow... I need to go home and figure out what just happened to me." 10/10 food. 10/10 margarita. 100/10 inexplicable horny aftermath. I came hungry and left very satisfied in more ways than one.

First time here and it definitely won't be the last! From the moment we walked in, everything--from…read morethe food to the service--was outstanding. The atmosphere was on point with great vibes and music that really set the tone. The service was especially impressive--our server was attentive, efficient, and made sure everything flowed seamlessly without ever feeling rushed. It really elevated the whole experience. The chips and salsa were easily some of the best I've had, and of course I had to try the flan (a personal weakness)--it did not disappoint. Perfect portion, smooth texture, and incredible flavor. Highly recommend and already looking forward to coming back!

Really fun little taco joint in a quiet town. Dive bar vibes on one side and take out counter on…read morethe other. The staff were all super friendly, including the gentleman running the counter who may have been the owner? My friends and I all got burritos - carnitas for me and steak and al pastor for them. They were well-portioned for the price (13.60) and very tasty. There's a bevy of toppings and sauces at the side bar for use. I opted for the hot sauce, which had some zip but used in moderation was excellent. The fillings of the burritos were a bit juicy and the bottoms did start falling apart a little by the end, but it sure beats them being dry all day. They had a great selection of drinks, including a number of Jarritos options, and some really delicious looking desserts, including flan and tres leches cake. Next time for sure!

Manito Taco Shop is an unexpected find in Lockport. We arrived shortly after opening and were lucky…read morethe timing worked out because this place was packed by noon. The man working at the register is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet and the service here is absolutely fantastic. We ordered a handful of tacos including vegetation, chorizo, carnitas, birria and two others I can't remember. Since it was our first time here I also wanted to try some of the sides to compare to my favorite Mexican spots and we ended up with chips, queso, beans, and chocolate tres leches cake. The toppings bar is absolutely the best in Western, NY with anything that you can imagine (except for radish slices). Our food was ready in just a few short minutes and all was to our liking. My husband felt that the birria was a little bland and I thought the beans were a little too soupy, but considering the spread we ordered and the excellent service that can be forgiven. Great spot if you're willing to make the drive.

Food was mediocre at best. Also a rip off. Their horchata…read morewas $8 with no refills but it was all ice... Service was horrible. Got the wrong meat in my food. But being it took 23 minutes to get my tacos and I didn't see my server ever again I just ate it. Never got a refill on my water (I wasn't paying another $8 for an horchata. I didn't see the price of it till after I got my menu). I had to go up to the Bar to get my check.

This place is centrally located, bright, cheerful and the food is fantastic!…read more The waitress was very attentive without hovering, and brought us more chips as needed. The spice level was perfect, the plates were so hot from the kitchen the waitress needed mitts, and the quantities are just huge! The aguas frescas were strawberry, coconut, mango, and lime; there's horchata, Pepsi products, and a full bar. On the weekends, there's caldo de res, menudo, and posole.

interesting atmosphere. Food was great and service was excellent. Would highly recommend!read more

If I could give it 3.5 stars I would but I was pretty disappointed in my experience. It started out…read morewhen we were told a 20-30 minute wait. We finally went inside and were told another 10 mins after waiting almost 45. So all told it was about an hour wait. I get they're busy but they were not honest about the wait time. Then we were sat in the bar area and it was just very loud and rowdy thanks to what we found out was a rehearsal dinner, seriously it went down about 10 octaves after they left. Our server seemed very frazzled. When we first sat down we were given a smaller dinner menu and told the regular menu was only for drinks. Our server explained they are training a new kitchen. So we go to order and our appetizer came before our drinks. We ordered the guac and it was tasty. When we finally got our margaritas they were good. Then they delivered a queso to the table that wasn't ours, but let us keep it anyway. Then dinner arrived. I ordered shrimp tacos- and chicken came. I had to wait while they made me the correct tacos, according to the bill the server had put them in wrong. I also felt $20 for three taco shells with 3-4 shrimp each was a lot. You can not mix and match taco types. The only toppings provided are a very spicy sauce, cilantro, and onion. I ended up putting the queso on them which was good. Just never had tacos with that limited toppings for the price and no toppings bar. We repeatedly asked for more water during the meal and never got any so my friend had to go up to the bar. We ordered a soft serve margarita (the real reason we were here!) for desert to share as the flavor was chocolate and raspberry twist. It was really good! Very rich and definitely a sweet treat type of drink. The server said the flavors aren't usually like that or as thick as ours was. All this to say I honestly feel they are trying to figure some things out right now. The food itself and drinks were very good. I enjoyed the soft serve margarita and would love to try some other flavors that aren't as rich in the future. Would I go back? Yes but not for a few months. The service piece of this place is not it right now. I wouldn't order the tacos again either as I don't feel the value is there. My friend has been here dozens of times and she said it's never like this. So I hope to give them another try!

We've been coming to Maizal for years and it's one of our go-to restaurants for family dinners and…read morecelebrations. We regularly come with a group of 6-7 people, and we've always enjoyed supporting the restaurant. Unfortunately, this weekend's brunch experience was very disappointing and fell well short of what we've come to expect from Maizal. There were only a few other tables occupied in the restaurant, so we were surprised by the level of service. Our server was pleasant, but we had to ask for basic things such as silverware after our appetizers had already arrived. Our food also came out several minutes apart rather than together, and by the time some of the dishes arrived, they were not hot. The drinks were another major disappointment. The Michiladas we ordered were served warm and without ice, making them virtually undrinkable. Since this is a drink that is traditionally served cold and over ice, we were surprised that they were served this way. One of the Michilada cups was also covered in red tajin coloring, (not just around the rim, but the cup itself where you hold it) and it took 3 napkins to clean it off. (We had to ask for the napkins) His hand was bright red even after wiping away. It should be noted that the drinks were left nearly full at the table the entire meal. I would have expected the server to ask if there was any issue with the drinks. The food itself was also underwhelming. The chilaquiles were subpar, and the tres leches pancake was particularly disappointing. It was essentially a regular pancake with tres leches sauce poured around it. Traditional tres leches is soaked into the cake itself, which would have made a significant difference in the dish. There was also an additional concern that I feel is important to mention. Before leaving the restaurant, one of the guests in our party began feeling ill and had to rush home to use the bathroom. We obviously cannot say that this was caused by anything we ate at Maizal, and we don't want to make an accusation without knowing that. However, given that this has never happened to anyone in our group after dining at Maizal, combined with the issues we experienced with the food being served at different temperatures, it did leave us wondering whether there could have been an issue with food handling, preparation, or cross-contamination in the kitchen. We understand that not every meal is going to be perfect, but taken together--the service, timing and temperature of the food, drinks, overall execution, and this additional concern--the experience was not what we expected, particularly given how frequently we choose Maizal for our family gatherings and the amount we typically spend there. We learned today that, we won't be returning for brunch. That's disappointing to say because we genuinely enjoy Maizal for dinner and have considered it a reliable choice for our family celebrations. This feedback was shared with the team via the contact us option on their website, but wanted to share it here as well as I haven't heard back from them. For brunch, I'd probably go somewhere else, but it's possible this was a one off.

I've heard wonderful things about this place from my friends so I've been dying to try this place…read moreout!! The inside is decorated beautifully & the colors are super vibrant. I truly felt like I wasn't in Buffalo but more so on a vacation in Mexico. It was jam packed on a Friday night so my friend and I sat at the bar. It is full service so we were able to order our food & drinks there. Highly recommend sitting at the bar because the vibes were absolutely immaculate!! I ordered a strawberry mojito which was super refreshing and not too sweet. I also ordered the Baja tacos which came with fried fish as well as a side of rice and beans. Portions were huge so I took some of my food home. I would definitely recommend and can't wait to come back.

HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO…read more Always an amazing time at el jefe ! chroizo queso margaritas friendly staff we love el jefe

We procrastinated on giving El Jefe a try, glad we finally did. Staff were friendly and the food…read morewas served quick. And it was delicious! My husband had the chimichangas and I had el burrito ranchero (chicken burritos). The restaurant was clean and well lit. We have a lot of Mexican restaurants in WNY. This is now one of my favorites!

Awesome experience: Name at table for reservation…read moreWater was good (water lovers know what I mean lol) Complimentary chips and salsa A menu that works for anyone! Great service and atmosphere Bar, dining room, and patio Delicious food and a fantastic pina colada! Awesome birthday shot celebration that will have you grinning from ear to ear Couldn't ask for better! Will be back!

Lunch specials are a good value. Mine was absolutely enormous, really a lot of bigger than it…read moreneeds to be but good if you want leftovers to take home. I ordered chile Colorado. This entree was beyond generously sized and every bite of beef's was tender. This particular item was also VERY spicy. . The salsa that comes with the chips was bland so I was shocked at how intense the Chile Colorado was. Service for me at the bar was good. An extensive rotating daily happy hour offers some deals for the after work crowd.

Met friends here at 1pm, had cocktails and lunch. The place is very clean and not overly busy at…read morelunchtime. Had the house frozen lime margaritas $13.00. Good size drink and very tasty. Chips and salsa were brought to our table. They brought 3 baskets and 3 salsa. They came back and replenished the salsa. On to lunch, I had the Lunch chimichanga $14.00. I chose the shredded chicken fried, it's covered with cheese sauce & I got the Mexican rice, beans and house sales. The house salad is lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole. Have been here before and will definitely come back. Our waitress Amanda A was very attentive and was also bi-lingual, she gave us the correct pronunciation of the restaurant and its meaning.

Normally, we love eating here. However, our last two visits have been less than stellar…read more When we ate here a month ago, our waiter was MIA for about 40 minutes at one point. We watched two tables get up and leave after they sat there with nothing but drinks and one basket of chips for god only knows how long. As I'm writing this review, we are currently sitting at our table, waiting for our food and the stereo is cranked so loud you're unable to hold a conversation without screaming at each other (see video, this was the regular, non-celebration related volume). Our waitress had to ask us to repeat ourselves TWICE trying to order because it's so incredibly loud. However, If there is ANY type of celebration, be it a birthday, someone orders shots, someone orders a margarita tower, hell, if someone walks through the damned door... they somehow turn the speakers up to a 25 out of 10 and blare the most obnoxious club style music at an earsplitting volume, with sparklers, light wands, LED club signs, and light up trays. They even have someone wear a creepy giant sugar skull mask. In the hour that we have been here there have been 22 "celebrations" including 3 separate ones at the table behind us, yes we counted. The real kicker? Every time there's a "celebration," the entire wait staff has to participate. My husbands beer took 20 minutes to get to our table, and our food took 40. If you ever want to feel like you're inside the speaker at a Bills game, then this is the place for you. They should really consider leaving an Excedrin with your check.