MEXICAN
Amigos
Cantina
42 Ferry St., Schuylerville, 695-9595, amigoscantina.net.
Mexican with a Southwest flair. Specialties include sizzling
fajitas, shrimp and spinach enchiladas, meat and vegetarian
burritos, chimichangas, chili rellenos, quesadillas and
tamales. Try the nachos, and for dessert, the homemade key
lime pie and Mexican flan. Full bar includes a wide selection
of tequilas. AE, MC, V, D, DC, debit. $$
Azteca’s Mexican Restaurant
4 Central Ave., Albany, 436-4795, my-azteca.com. This Mexican
restaurant is right in the heart of Albany. Serving Mexican
cuisine with a variety of house specials. Domestic and imported
beers as well as wines. Takeout available. Reservations
recommended. Daily happy hour from 3:30-6. Serving 11-10
Mon-Thu, 11-11 Fri-Sat, 12-9 Sun. AE, D, MC, V. $$
Bombers Burrito Bar
See listing under “American.”
Cantina
430 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 587-5577. Owner Jeff Ames,
a California transplant, brings a West Coast sense of materials
and authenticity; former Le Cirque chef Joseph Cooper
has crafted a scratch menu built on fresh ingredients. The
quesadilla appetizer is wrapped in a house-made flour tortilla
topped with squash blossoms, farm cheese and a tasty Mexican
delicacy called huitlacoche; a poblano-and-tomato-filled
tortilla is laced with tasty crema fresca. Full bar,
wine list. Serving lunch 11:30-2:30 Tue-Sun, dinner 5-10
daily. AE, MC, V. $$
Chili’s Restaurant
60 Wolf Road, Albany, 489-4664, chilis.com. Come in and
enjoy casual family dining at this Southwestern bar and
grill. Try the signature baby-back ribs, steaks, sizzling
fajitas and salads. Margarita bar. Takeout available. Serving
11-11 Sun-Thu, 11 AM-midnight Fri-Sat. AE, CB, D, DC, MC,
V. $$
El Loco Mexican Café
465 Madison Ave., Albany, 436-1855. An eccentric bistro
where the specialties include quesadillas, chilis rellenos,
Tex-Mex fare and many vegetarian items. Try the spinach-artichoke
quesadilla or the ancho-chipotle chicken. Full bar with
frozen, fruity and gourmet margaritas made with 100-percent
blue agave tequilas, beer and wine. Gluten-free menu. Takeout
available. Serving 4-10 Tue, 11:30-10 Wed-Thu, 11:30-11
Fri, 11:30-11 Sat, 4:30-10 Sun. Closed Mon. Reservations
suggested for large parties; reservations not accepted Fri-Sat
nights. AE, MC, V. $$
El Mariachi
144 Washington Ave., Albany, 465-2568. The real thing: true
Mexican cooking in downtown Albany. Try the cochinita pibil,
a popular pork roast made with orange juice and red onions.
Full bar. Serving 11:30-10 Mon-Thu, 11:30-11 Fri, 1-11 Sat,
1-10 Sun. AE, MC, V. $$
El Mariachi II
289 Hamilton St., Albany, 432-7580. Authentic Mexican and
Spanish dishes, including paella and pollo San Marco. Full
bar, featuring over 45 top tequilas. Takeout and on-premises
catering available. Serving 11:30-10 Mon-Thu, 11:30-11 Fri,
1-11 Sat, 1-10 Sun. Parking across the street available
after 4 PM. AE, MC, V. $$
El Mariachi III
2955 Route 9, Saratoga Springs, 581-5901. Authentic cuisine
from Mexico and Spain, including paella and pollo San Marco.
Full bar, takeout available. Reservations recommended. Serving
11:30-10 Mon-Thu, 11:30-11 Fri, 1-11 Sat, 1-10 Sun. AE,
MC, V. $$
Esperanto
6 1/2 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs, 587-4236. The eclectic
menu boasts specialties from around the world. Look for
the burritos, tacos, Thai, Mexican, Middle Eastern and vegetarian
specialties as well as pizza and home-cooked snacks—including
the well-known “Dough Boy.” Takeout and delivery available.
Serving 11:30-10 Mon, 11:30-2 AM Tue-Wed, 11:30-3 AM Thu,
11:30-4 AM Fri-Sat. Sun 11:30-10 PM. MC, V. $
Fresno’s Southwest Restaurant & Bar
377 River St., Troy, 687-0737. A chain restaurant with a
Southwestern theme and a handy “How to Eat a Fajita” guide.
The fajitas are a specialty, but also offering special seasonal
salads. Full bar. Serving 11 AM-midnight Mon-Thu, 11 AM-1
AM Fri-Sat, 9 AM-midnight Sunday. AE, D, MC, V. $$
Garcia’s
1614 Central Ave., Colonie, 456-4116, garciasmexican.com.
The menu of Mexican items includes pollo fundido, fajitas,
burritos, enchiladas and chimichangas, as well as Tex-Mex
barbecued ribs. Full bar, catering and takeout available.
Serving 11:30-10 Mon-Thu, 11:30-11 Fri-Sat, noon-9 Sun.
AE, CB, D, DC, MC, V. $
Garcia’s Tacqueria
241 Delaware Ave., Delmar, 689-0626. Think Mexican sub shop.
Mainly takeout, with limited seating. Delivery available.
Serving 11-8 Mon-Fri, noon-9 Sat, noon to 8 Sun. AE, D,
MC, V. $
Jake’s Round-Up
23 Main St., South Glens Falls, 761-0015, jakesroundup.com.
“Hippest, hottest, coolest, most groovenist place to be”
is the slogan for this deluxe cowboy bar with eclectic cozy
atmosphere. Dine in a French bistro or an Adirondack cabin.
Specializing in ethnic grandma comfort food. Serving lunch
11:30-3, dinner 3-10 Tue-Sat; noon-9 Sun. Open seven days
a week after Memorial Day. Full bar, on- and off-premises
catering, takeout available. AE, MC, V, local personal checks.
$$
Jose Malone’s Mexican Irish Restaurant
405 River St., Troy, 273-2196, www.josemalones.com. In a
colonial Mexican atmosphere, dine on traditional regional
Mexican and Irish dishes. Seasonal menus include such dishes
as seasoned chicken steamed in banana leaves, Oaxacan-style
tamales, chilis rellenos and lamb stew. Many vegetarian
items; children’s menu. Award-winning margaritas made with
fresh-squeezed lime. Large selection of tequilas and single-malt
scotch. Full bar, takeout available. Serving 4-10 Tue, 11:30-10
Wed-Thu, 11:30-11 Fri-Sat. Closed Sunday & Monday for
season. Bar open 11 PM-close. AE, MC, V. $$
Leon’s Mexican Restaurant
135 Crescent St., Saratoga Springs, 587-2346. Jockey Filiberto
Leon is proprietor of this traditional Mexican eatery that
Saratogians voted “best Mexican restaurant in Saratoga.”
Homemade salsa served complimentary with tortilla chips;
specializing in authentic fajitas, quesadillas, flautas,
chimichangas and tamales. Check out our weekly specials.
Full bar, on- premises catering, takeout available. Serving
4-close Mon, Wed-Fri, 3-close Sat-Sun. Closed Tue. AE, MC,
V. $$
Mexican Connection
41 Nelson Ave., Saratoga Springs, 584-4466, mexconx.com.
Try the burrito grande or a California tostada, fajitas
or chimichangas. Full bar, more than 80 fine tequilas and
many Mexican beers. Takeout available. Catering and banquet
facilities available. Daily specials. Serving 4-9 Sun-Thu,
4-10 Fri-Sat. Reservations suggested. AE, D, DC, MC, V.
$$
Mexican Radio
537 Warren St., Hudson, 828-7770, mexrad.com. With a reputation
as one of New York City’s best Mexican restaurants, maintaining
that at the location in Hudson. Features top-shelf margaritas
and home-style Mexican cooking with an extensive vegetarian
menu and a large selection of hot sauces. The banana-chocolate
chimichanga is a house favorite. Everything is made fresh
daily. Serving lunch and dinner 11:30-11 daily. AE, MC,
V. $$
Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant
1536 Crescent Road, Clifton Park, 383-2930; 1343 Central
Ave., Colonie, 482-3940. Serving authentic Mexican cuisine
in a cozy setting. Featuring fajitas and entrées like the
pollo con fundido (two grilled chicken breasts atop a bed
of rice, peppers, onions and tomatoes, topped with melted
cheese); vegetarian specialties. Kids menu available. Now
serving alcohol. Takeout available. Serving 11-9:30 Mon-Thu,
noon-10 Fri-Sat, noon-9 Sun. AE, MC, V. $$
Sunset Café
42 Front St., Ballston Spa, 885-8550, sunsetcafe.org. Superb
Southwestern cuisine and the area’s best margaritas, quesadillas,
and a wood-smoker on-premises. Serving 11:30-9:30 Mon-Thu,
11:30-10:30 Fri-Sat, 4-9:30 Sun. AE, MC, V. $$$
Tortillas
138 Broadway, Rensselaer, 434-1080. Specializing in Mexican
cuisine such as burritos, quesadillas and nachos, as well
as burgers, gyros, wings, pulled pork, and Greek and Caesar
salads. Free delivery, off-premises catering. Serving 11-8:30
Mon-Sat. AE, D, MC, V. $
Xicohtencatl
50 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, Mass. (413) 528-2002.
Enjoy authentic Mexican fare—such as enchiladas, huevos
rancheros and a special mole—in a comfortable Berkshire
setting. Enjoy one of the many fine sipping tequilas. Full
bar. Takeout available. Off-premises catering. Brunch 11:30-2
Sat-Sun, dinner Sun-Thu 5-9, Fri-Sat 5-10. AE, MC, V. $$
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