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Where to eat Mexican food in Rensselaer: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover Restaurants offering the best Mexican food in Rensselaer, New York, United States. Daniel J. Dwyer (Democrat)
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1. El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By maijr1119
We went here for lunch on a Friday. We were seated within 5 minutes. We both ordered the Paella and it was excellent. There are not many good Mexican restaurants in the Albany NY area, but this will be our place to go to for Mexican food.
2. Salsa Latina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By napngs
We've come here at least monthly, our last visit was Friday November 30, 2018. Right in the heart of the "Little UN" strip on Central Ave, Albany, NY, roughly from Quail to Robin Sts. There are numerous ethnic restaurants on these blocks. So lots to choose from and lots of competition for the public's dollars. We have been here many times. And are never disappointed. They offer Tex-Mex fare, authentic Mexican dishes, and have added Peruvian cusine items such as cerviche and whole crispy red snapper. I've had the red snapper twice now and it is a unique treat. My wife enjoys the Tilapia Rancheros or steak fajitas. NOTE: if you're really hungry try the all you can eat $7 lunch & $12 dinner buffets on Mondays. Kids eat for $.99 on Sundays & Tuesdays, Margarita specials on Wednesdays. And futbol in Spanish is almost always on the bar TV. And modern Spanish language music is also played in the restaurant. Good selections of cuervas (beers) & tequilas, frozen, on-the-rocks, or shots. Many choices of tequila by quality and size of the margaritas. Also serve vinos (wines). Our opinion is that Salsa Latina consistently offers high quality food & drink at a great value. Our visit $87.96 for two entrees, three wines, two reposado ttequilas on the rocks, and tax. The two of us and two teen grandkids have had lunch here for under $50. Our server this evening wasMayela who was smiling and pleasant throughout a very busy evening. Keep up the fine cusine and service amigos. Muy Bueno and Gracias.
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3. Ama Cocina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By LopingianTravels
A large group of us spent a Friday night at Ama Cocina for nouveau Mexican cuisine and were accommodated in the upstairs seating area. We had made reservations such that we wouldn't "surprise" the waitstaff and kitchen upon our arrival. Yet, they seemed surprised. Our drink orders arrived sporadically, as did the appetizers. One part of the group watched as another part of the group partook in their starters, and a similar out-of-phase service was experienced with our entrees. Those of us who had chosen the house margaritas were disappointed by the overwhelmingly tart and acidic lime which masked what, if any, tequila had been poured into the mix. Overall, several of the appetizers and entrees were enjoyable, whereas others were memorable only because of their being mundane. Our experience seems to differ from other recent patrons, and we may have experienced an "off" night all around.
4. El Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By RandomTraveler76
After I saw their menu online, I had to visit. I'm vegetarian and they have some great looking vegetarian options.I got the three enchiladas: creamy spinach, cheese, and beans. The beans one wasn't spectacular, but I loved the other two. The cheese wasn't your typical cheese. So good. The rice was ok.Great chips and they give you a carafe full of salsa so you don't have to keep asking. I ate it all : \ But it was that good. I got tres leches which was only ok.Service was good and there was no wait and there was quick service on this Thursday evening around 6.Restaurant isn't terribly far from Washington Park so that you can walk off your dinner.
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5. El Loco Mexican Cafe
Overall Ratings
3 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By tom p
We went here with 10 of us after a long day of Lax and had an OUTSTANDING time. Service was spotty but every time someone went by they asked us if we needed anything. Food was very Good Mexican food.Nachos,Chimichangas,fajitas , Burrito all great. Drinks where a little on the high price side but all in all very nice place.
