So many great things about this place!…read more Loved that they have soda from Mexico in glass bottles. And beer... Waitstaff recommended a variety of dishes, chimichangas, carnitas and enchiladas all were outstanding. The vibe is casual and friendly. The kind of place you can chat with other patrons or just enjoy great Mexican food savory the moment. Street parking was easy. I didn't think about a picture because the food was just that good.

We have been to Grandmas many times pre covid and during covid for take out. We decided to go this…read morepast week and see if it was what we remembered. They did not disappoint! We were greeted upon walking in the door . The family ran restaurant offered quick service and food was prepared and delivered to our table rather quickly. My husband had his usual chimichangas and I tried the fajita burrito. Both were delicious and as we remembered. We will be going back!

We have been visiting them many times often every third week for very fresh and piping hot meals…read more Favorite of mine is Chili poblano- green peppers filled with cheese and covered with sweetened sauce - don't know but tastes great. With side of rice and beans . Service is fast with courteous staff. Lime Margarita is very good. Nice seating area

Some solid Mexican in while in the area. I had the carne asada and it was good, everyone in my…read moreparty seemed to enjoy the food as well. Service was excellent. Food did take a bit to come out on a random Wednesday night. Gave them 4 stars because it was food but just average overall, not amongst the best Mexican I've had.

What a hidden gem!! This place was amazing! All the food and margaritas were delicious. I got a…read morechicken bowl for my main meal. I also tried the guacamole and salsas. Will be back for sure and will bring friends! The bartender was fantastic! Great service and super friendly! The ambience is fun!!

Soo this is my second time here. First time was a few years ago and I truly expected more from the…read morefood from what I had remembered but alas, it was a let down. Glad this area has some nice restaurants but maybe coming for drinks is a thing here vs for good food? We were seated quickly and order taken right away. Got a cucumber mule which was ok, and then I got mahi tacos and rice and my husband got the chicken tacos and rice. Tacos had flavor but pricey for just two and no sides. The rice, it was so bland, why bother?! I didn't even eat half of it and I usually do not waste food. Restaurant has a nice atmosphere right by the river with a rooftop deck for sitting outside and after 5, can park for free in the lot next door. Will I go back, unfortunately probably not.

This authentic Mexican food restaurant in Vestal is awesome. The birria tacos were hot and fresh…read moreand even better dipped in the au jus. The drinks came out fast and everyone we interacted with was friendly. I will 100% be coming back for another meal

Tapatios was my family's Mexican restaurant of choice growing up, so my review is a little biased…read morein that I have the nostalgia glasses on when I eat here. That being said, I think it's fully decent food, if not totally authentic Mexican. Lots of variety on the menu. I mostly eat vegetarian, and they have a good number of vegetarian options, but I do really like their seafood dishes. I don't think anything on the menu is totally vegan as-is, but you could probably make some of the vegetarian specials vegan by requesting no cheese. The food is tasty and I would say well-prepared even if the presentation isn't always fancy. It does tend to be salty. If you like cheese, any of the cheese-based dishes like cheese enchiladas or chiles poblanos will delight because they are very cheesy. Their chips and salsa are great - the chips always come out warm and the salsa is simple but fresh. First batch of chips and salsa are complimentary and refills are pretty cheap, but one basket is sufficient for us. I tried the "Cinco de Melón" margarita this time, a frozen watermelon margarita with lots of Tajin. It was a good margarita - I really liked the spicy Tajin with the watermelon, and the drink was appropriately strong. Always friendly service and fun atmosphere. In my experience the service is almost never slow. The waitress on our last visit was actually a little too attentive; it felt like she was coming by every few minutes while we were eating to ask if we needed anything, but definitely better too much than too little. I've visited some other Mexican-American restaurants in the area in the past few years and it seems to me that the quality and degree of "authenticity" at Tapatios is comparable to similar places, so my family continues to come here because of proximity and familiarity.

Delicious cute little hole in the wall restaurant…read more Amazing service by the owner , very nice lady

This place will make you feel right at home! Julie and Jim are so welcoming and personable. If…read moreyou come here on a regular basis, they feel like family. They have an excellent selection of home-cooked meals in all different cuisines! I especially like their holupki and their selection of Mexican food. Others in my party have loved Mama T's pasta and sauce for years. Excellent homemade soups too! They are so attentive and really want to make all customers happy. They are equally friendly to those they have known for years, and those just visiting for the first time. I was sad to see a "regular" customer only leave them a $1 tip on a full meal after the customer was given the royal treatment and commented on how good their food was! Mama T's offers excellent selections, side options, and generous portions. Of course they are knowledgeable about the menu--they make everything right there! :) I definitely recommend!!!

Delicious food! Love their Crab Chimichanga! Great service. I get take out and I love how easy it…read moreis with the drive up window. Great experience!

It was the Christmas Music & Sing Along at El Pulpo. Beth, wife and partner of Bernardo, is a…read moretalented musician and singer. She put together a group of her talented friends, and presented an entertaining evening of international and classic American songs of the Season. All of that plus the always delicious and well prepared authentic Mexican fare, was a crowd pleaser. The Chimichangas and Margaritas were perfect, and the service wjas excekllent as always. The prices are still wjell within the anverage families comfort zone. I hope readers will stop at El Pulpo and enjoy the food and milieu as much as Meg and I do.

First time here , visited this place on the weekend of the 4th of July . Ask u try to reach the…read moreplace, there is a shortage of parking spots. But we somehow made it there. Once u enter, we got seated , we were a party of 11 people with kids. Everyone ordered their choice of food . I ordered some shrimp fajitas and a mixed rice kinda item with drinks. The inside was not like a fine dining spot but not bad at all. Food tasted good!

Came here for lunch as our first stop in Watkins Glen. It was good. Our server, Jessica, was…read morewelcoming, friendly, & checked in on us multiple times (we were the only ones there for a while). Chips & salsa were fresh & crisp. Lunches were filling, had lots of flavor & were fairly well-priced. Decor is fun with traditional Star-shaped lamps, walks painted in earthy tones, snake plants made for a living wall divider between the two parts of the dining area & there was a large statue of a "Mexican gringo". Altogether, it was the place feel fun & relaxing. There is seating outside.

This restaurant embodies the feeling of when, as you go progressively further into more rural…read moreareas, everyone gets kinder and truly cares about you. The great staff, homey background, and absolutely delectable food are all to die for. Now about the food, I personally went for the jerk chicken, which if you have ordered before you know is usually either an overly spicy mess or the best decision you've made that week. Thankfully at MJ's it was the latter, with bursting spicy, sweet, and salty flavors that created heaven between 2 brioche buns. Also, the blue rice was a nice touch. Even the bathroom looked like a mini spa, with the sink looking like the material it's made of ends in "ite". Summarized, best restaurant ever. 10/10 recommend.

I'm not sure what I was expecting when my cousins brought me here for brunch but it certainly…read morewasn't tropical seaside on the river. The restaurant had a tropical shirt miami beach theme that made me want a golden girls kaftan. We had a larger party so we booked a reservation the night before. Our table was ready on time and we were quickly seated. Our sever was attentive and quick to get drink and food orders. I wasn't drinking but the tropical summer theme certainly carried over into their drink menu. I ordered the poutin-ish for my meal not quite sure what curry I would get and happily it was Japanese style curry sauce. It was a perfect meal for the morning. Would love to go back again sometime.

I stopped off here this past weekend, i got beef tacos with a side of mole sauce…read more Nachos: Definitely homemade and good, Tacos: very tender and juicy meat with good flavoring. Mole Sauce: REALLY good, definitely the MVP. Good cocoa flavor with a slight spice. Overall: if in the area, will go to again.

Mediocre at best. I wasn't blown away by the food but it also wasn't awful. I've definitely have…read morehad better experiences at other locations. I think the buzz around this place literally comes from the happy hour margaritas. If you're looking for good food I'd recommend trying another restaurant. If you're looking to get smashed then maybe this place is for you.