Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Amherst
20 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Don Tequila is one of our favorite restaurants! The 3 Locos is my go to meal, the chips & salsa are amazing, the staff is friendly. Just a great..."
Katrina S
"We have not been here in a while. The place has been somewhat remodeled and didn't seem to have the musty smell that it used to. We ordered Chicken..."
SAMtheMAN
"I had the seafood burrito. Good amount of seafood. Interesting ingredients I wouldn't put in a seafood burrito, was also a tad runny inside. The side..."
"Good food at a good price. The dishes were prepared with homemade and fresh ingredients. Portions were generous. The interior is not welcoming and..."
Christeal R
"Delicious food. The passion fruit lemon mojito is very tasty. It was quite hot inside the restaurant. Other than that, it was a good place. I..."
Mimi Hernandez
"I’ve been here 7-10 times, and every time has been a pleasure. The succeed in all phases of a Mexican restaurant- margs, chips/salsa, guac, and..."
Chris marble
"I’ve been going here for years. Nothing less than a five star experience every time. Very consistent and delicious food. Super friendly staff that..."
Spencer KM
"Whenever I find myself in a new city or town, I look for authentic Mexican/Central/South American. Google maps directed us here. Cute little place...."
Jennifer
"The staff is very friendly, the food is delicious, and the atmosphere is lovely.
My friends and I live 2 hours away, and we can't find a..."
Annie Kim
"Amherst has several Mexican restaurants and El Comalito is one of the best for an overall dining experience. For the colorful atmosphere, fast..."
Jeremiah
"Went to Amherst to visit Eric Carle's museum. Stopped by here to have dinner. Looked at online ratings. Tried a few new things. Delicious food and..."
Kishore Dasararaju
"El Comalito has a great food and drinks. We go regularly and have also brought friends that are always happy with what they get.
Their churros are..."
Jenn Ska
"Mexican and El Salvadorian fare. Just a bit difficult to find in the back of the plaza. Sort of between the Speedway gas station and the plaza...."
"Coming here after a long day of work just hits the spot. Food was great to the beef being tender to Just enough seasoning. Small area but it has a..."
V
"Nice Mexican place in the heart of Amherst Center. I have some high standards toward Mexican food, and the food was okay, but lacked the authentic..."
Fernando Graham
"Nice small spot with interesting ingredient tacos. Had a Korean BBQ kimchi taco was delicious! Has corn tortillas for tacos to be gluten..."
Lee Ford
"I love Bueno! Tonight I picked up my order of chicken and red onion quesadillas and there is enough for 2 meals! And red rice and black beans, and..."
Jaymie Chernoff
"Shockingly good food. Fresh made with care. Healthy options..."
James Moreau
"As always, a super yummy meal. Brisket burrito bowl and chicken burrito bowl are our..."
Weezie Houle
"I've been going to bueno since I was a freshman at UMass. Food is always delicious and quick. Consistently good in all..."
Erin Welby
"It was an amazing experience. The food was amazing and got out fast. In addition, I enjoyed the Spanish small talk with the crew. Thank you Bueno y..."
Dimarvin P.
"Great food. Recommend the steak and mushroom quesadillas. Mom and pop feeling with a great filled..."
John Fondelius
"Burritos are packed full of flavor and ingredients. I always get the breakfast burrito and add bacon and it's always great. They also have super fast..."
Alex
"A family favorite. Food is great, prices are decent, staff are friendly, restaurant is..."
Aviva Rabins
"Had lunch here a few time over the years. Last time I had a steak burrito. Be prepared to eat these burritos have to be pushing close to 5lbs. And I..."
Nathan Robbins
"Great food, friendly service, at a great price.
Food here is so good. You won’t be disappointed...."
R Salinas
"The best burrito place ever!!! Even on my no carb/no sugar diet they are still soooooo good and willing to accommodate their..."
Phillip Smith
"I love this place. Great quality food, affordable prices for students and families and the best part ~ awesome people who run the place. They are..."
Sadi Thann
"Been ordering here for years. The food and service NEVER disappoint. Every meal is fresh, delicious, and per their billing, healthy. The folks who..."
"One of the largest burritos I have ever had. Must have weighed over a pound. No way I was going to finish it in one meal. Very fresh flavors. Salsa..."
Chuck
"One of the best restaurant experiences I've had in a while! Our waitress was excellent and anticipated our needs/checked in with us a healthy amount...."
Sam Naring
"The BEST tacos and margaritas hands down! Birria tacos are the bomb, and Tim’s margaritas (especially the coconut pineapple margarita) are..."
christopher pope
"I've been going to MC for a couple years now consistently, and it has remained probably my favorite place to go in the area. The staff are incredibly..."
Alex Scarlatos
"Food was great, and the atmosphere was nice. However, the drinks felt more like juice than booze. If they added some more portions of alcohol in..."
Fernando Graham
"I mean, it's Mission. Fresh authentic Mexican cuisine, amazing atmosphere, margaritas forever, probably the largest tequila selection for a..."
David Ortiz
"This is my go to place. Food is always fresh and delicious and Sam is always cheerful and super energetic person i have ever seen in restaurants even..."
Princy Patel
"Had a great business lunch here. The waiter was attentive, food was great.
It was a little cramped though, and they told us they were unable to..."
Zac Banas
"I love the food here. Though it's usually crowded and you'd have to wait, it is totally worth the wait. I've heard the drinks here are great too but..."
Vinitra Ramasubramaniam
"The food was amazing, we ordered tacos i had chicken and pork. We waited awhile for food but worth the wait. The bloody Mary's are so..."
ann marie baxter
"It’s small, noisy, and always packed. But the food is amazing. In all honesty, I’ve only tried one appetizer and one main dish because I’m..."
Kira Isenberg
"Come hungry! My wife and I and our daughter stopped here for a late afternoon lunch. We had read some great reviews and wanted to check it out. Are..."
Tom OBrien
"I can't believe the best Mexican restaurant on the entire East Coast is in Hadley Massachusetts. Simply spectacular - all 4 dishes but ESPECIALLY the..."
Danno
"The Mission Cantina is the real deal. Great food, drinks, and service. Best Mexican fare in the..."
John Carey
"I enjoyed the nachos, VERY much! Mucho gusto! Very large chips, like half tostadas, made for every chip having great bites of everything! Should I..."
Jason Vivian
"Went here for a date night, and was absolutely blown away. The food was amazing (my date and I each got 3 different tacos), and the margarita for the..."
"Excellent meal here tonight. I tried something new, quesa birra(or something like that)I can't even tell you how delicious it was. I liked it so..."
Deborah Whitman
"Nice place very nice set up. People were inviting. Food was really good A+ to the..."
Deanna Hillyer
"My son had graduated and we were looking for a place to celebrate and get something good to eat. Came across this Mexican place in Amherst, OH. Food..."
Ed H
"Food is good. A good place for lunch. Got seated..."
"Good eats. Ziggy's is a great little place to get some good quick grub. Try the bbq chicken finger sub! I could eat one of those things everyday...."
Dude
"Great spot, quick service cheap..."
John
"Love it!. You are either a mighty taco or Ziggy's guy.. the flavors are the same they were 20 years ago, which is why they are still doing great! I..."
Mikey
"Ziggy s is hit or miss. Takes a while to learn the menu, I mean to figure out what you like. The subs are pretty good, I don't like the tacos at..."
steve c
"I honestly love these stinger subs, they are super tasty and filling. Definitely get the pepper and onions with it for added taste l, you won't..."
James Kitahara
"Taco Tuesday treat for me. Had great options for a vegetarian while offering a great value! It was a little extra busy today but order was correct..."
Sheila
"Been my go to taco spot for almost 15 years. One of the best stingers in Buffalo, as they use real cube steak and cube up the chicken fingers along..."
Baloney Jones
"They did it again, food ready when I showed up to pick up on line order. Taco Tuesday the food is great. Great service and great..."
Donald Schnick
"Didn't realize they started closing at 7p. We walked in at 6:50p and they were very nice and happy to take..."
betsy syposs
"Started going to Ziggy's in 1980 - it has been my favorite ever since. Very rarely is my order wrong. I will continue to come here forever. ..."
"This is a weekly favorite of mine for a quick and amazing lunch experience.
The workers are friendly, efficient, and always makes sure that you get..."
Alex Cheng
"We ordered Moes catering for a party and were very happy with all of it! We ordered for 10-15 people and had more than enough! The people who..."
Suzanne Austin
"Awesome food. You go through a line like subway does and pick what you want. Meat is good. They also serve a great amount of food. Very filling...."
Nachos with Our Local Organic Corn Chips Pinto Beans Cilantro Pico De Gallo Crema
Veggie Tacos with Rice and Beans
Carnitas Barbacoa Chicken Tinga
Chicken Fajita Rice Beans Guac and Sourceeam
Margaritas
Chicken Enchiladas with Rice & Beans
Guacamole
Hot Sauce
Fried Ice Cream
Chile Relleno
Kahlúa
Chips and Salsa
Taco Tuesday
Camarones al ajillo
Quesadilla de Pollo
Piña colada
Shrimp Ceviche
Carne Asada
Grilled Fish Tacos
House Made Drinks
Sit down
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The best Mexican food that I tasted in the US! Our plates were the quesadillas and the burrito... And both of them were delicious!! Ohh! I almost..."
Fernanda Garcia
"First time here. Cute restaurant, minimal decore but bright colors. Not a lot of privacy between tables. Definitely set up for a party mentality...."
Cindy Foster
"Real Mexican food. The beans are just how my mom would make them. Javi and his team make you feel like family. Excellent service, food, and overall..."
Oscar Del Valle
"The food was amazing and authentic and delicious!!! . we sat outside and ate dinner... The 🍓 strawberry margaritas were amazing . omg!! The..."
Onika star Malone (Star)
"We stopped off at this restaurant for lunch when driving home to Maryland. They have delicious food (we got enchiladas and chile relleno) and tasty..."
Evan Darling
"Awesome, fresh food! The salsa was spicy and mare fresh. Fish tacos...fresh. Excellent margaritas. Highly..."
Danielle Yvonne
"I am giving this resturant 5 stars bc they have great flavors. I would reccomend in buying the authentic Chihuahua mexican dipping cheese that u mix..."
Ashley Ring
"Walking the trail behind the restaurant was very convenient eatery. Food was authentic Mexican cuisine, very delicious. Will return..."
Jacqueline Lavoie
"Very good food, second behind only la Veracruzana in Easthampton. Good fajitas and..."
Troy Cronin
"Got the carnitas tacos and they were bomb. I noticed the chips were thicker than your average chip, it's because they used their handmade tortillas..."
Ruth Tirado
"Always excellent quality food and excellent service. The fajitas were great! They make their own tortillas. Comfortable welcoming..."
Walter Breau
"I go here all the time. Very good food, homemade chips and salsa are amazing. Everytime I go I get reminded why I go to mi tierra so often. 10/10..."
robinson
"This place was a wonderful experience. The food made me nostalgic for the time I lived in Mexico, and the margarita was fantastic! Dora was a very..."
Jackelyn Neri
"Excellent food, tons of gluten free options, great service, strong and tasty..."
J Zimmerman
"This place has the absolute best service & such incredible food! I have loved every experience at this place - the chips & guac are the best and so..."
Arianna E
"Very nice food made by very nice people. I would definitely come back with the..."
Kevin Haggerty
"Tried Mi Terra for the first time with my wife and loved the food and drinks. Staff is very attentive and are always making sure if you need..."
"I regularly get their potato and carrot enchilada with suiza sauce and it is to die for. The plates are large and definitely worth the money. I’ve..."
Bailey Homan
"I haven't been since the remodeling. I love it! Staff is great and as usual the food is amazing. I've never had anything I didn't like..."
Deanna Verderber
"Found this place on way to UMass for Rugby game. The margaritas are spot on flavorful. The decor is colorful and fun. We had a table in the window..."
Margaret McCue
"The new space is fantastic, and the food is absolutely delicious!! I have not found another place with tacos that can compare (the shrimp tacos are..."
Sabrina Najjar
"Really made me feel I was in Mexico from the food and the..."
Ojas Raundale
"Great Mexican restaurant in Amherst MA. Walkable from Amherst college.
Great food and service. Reasonable prices. Lot of orders are takeouts.
We..."
Nitin Naik
"Absolutely love their food, the burritos are huge, their plates are as well. And the flavors are..."
Natalie Rosado
"Overall, I enjoyed my dining experience at this location. Located at the edge of downtown Amherst, La Veracruzana is a lively spanish restaurant...."
Avantika Naik
"They have the most authentic Mexican food in the area! Their homemade salsas and guacamole are out of this world! You must try everything on the..."
Tiffany Johnson
"My vegetarian and cheese burrito was huge! It was meatless, but packed with refried beans, potatoes, carrots and lettuce! It was not necessarily..."
Spiritual Mama
"These jokers were very good, and they've grown their business quite a bit since I've visited in the past. I had the al pastor, chips and various..."
Lamar
"Great menu of options with some unique choices. Small shop with limited seating may make it more difficult to grab a table at busy time. Staff has..."
Garrett Fitzgerald
"Always great food, consistent and excellent. They make delicious drinks too. They have the best chips and salsa..."
McKinzie Kandel
"Burritos and service were good. The tres leche we took to go was..."
Adam Hescock
"LA Veracruzana has been a very special place to eat authentic and well prepared Mexican food.
We have been to this restaurant many times over the..."
Leo Laporte
"Great service and excellent food! I always order the carne asada tacos with chips and guac and have never been disappointed. The staff is super nice..."
"This chipotle is the best one I've ever been at. Tonight, 8/3/21, the line was at the door and curving around the restaurant, busy as all hell. The..."
Ryan Downie
"As always, the brown rice and steak bowl was delicious and filling. Fresh ingredients and prompt..."
"I love this place, authentic Mexican food, they did some updatesin the resturaunt and looks good in there. I've been going here since it opened, the..."
Julie Anna Green-Bisig
"The best Mexican food in WNY!! great service, the free homemade salsa and chips and wonderful, all food is..."
Don Testa
"Awsome authentic Mexican food. Highly recommend. I have pretty much been to all the Mexican restaurants in this area. No one beats them. Great..."
Conni Jo Adamczyk
"Love this place, great hot food, friendly service and never a long..."
Joel Ech
"My favorite place.... food and drinks always on..."
Sharon Durham-Tanks
"Been my favorite for years just miss my partner who even learned to like Mexican. Promising her Flan for desert always..."
Jerry Stevens
"been there many times and everyone is very attentive and the food was great,,we have been there with both big and small parties and have always been..."
Frank Morcio
"Positive experience every time!. Food, service, prices, atmosphere, etc.... all really good! I grew-up in Buffalo with ETS and Mighty Taco, so I..."
Johnnyrex60
"Possibly the best Tex-Mex in Buffalo. No, it's not "authentic" Mexican -- I don't even know if that exists in Buffalo, but for cheap and cheerful..."
Lia
"Take it from a Texan, this place is pretty good. I had the flautas and they were yummy. Spanish rice was pretty close to authentic. I knew it was a..."
Susan Kubicek Ketterer
"One of my favorite cheap eat stops. Amazing margaritas and above average food. A close buddy of mine who's parents are Mexican immigrants loves it..."
Brown716
"Went for the first time today. Dinner was very good. The waitress and manager were very attentive. Tried a combination plate so I could taste a few..."
Berta56
"Best mexican around. Authentic? Not sure, but very..."
Aspiringfoodie
"Great Vegeterian Combo Plates. I've visited El Palenque many times and love their vegeterian combo meals and drink specials. There is colorful decor,..."
MadeFRESHdaily
"Have been there numerous times,love the food,beer is cold.. Very..."
Maggiemay
"Yummy!. I love this place. I have been going here since it opened. I am never disapointed. No matter what I order, I am very pleased. And it's..."
Vanessa
"Cancun Burrito. Seriously. Just eat it.. The Cancun Burrito is my new religion. I've always been hesitant to try Mexican food because our region..."
BuffaloMama
"Delish. Okay, so it's not a five star restaurant. Don't go there expecting amazing service or dazzling decor. The food is as authentic as I've..."
Adsm7
"Pretty good. Let me start this review by saying that I have no preconceived image of how authentic Mexican fare should be. I'm not even sure I've..."
Wolbertolli
"My favorite Mexican restaurant in Buffalo. Delicious, well-prepared food. Though we showed up 15 min before closing, the service was excellent. The..."
Larry H
"Finally a Mexican restaurant neat home that we both like! My boyfriend loves chorizo & has had a difficult time finding good chorizo. The food was..."
Pam
"Delicious, fast, and cheap. From a lot of the reviews I'd guess they were expecting something other than Mexican fast food. Like a west coast..."
Michelle Rose
"Just ok. The food was OK. They did have a large selection of Mexican fare. The service was pretty slow, although it was Friday night. I personally..."
Dan
"Fantastic. I have been eating at El Palenque for a few years and have been very impressed. The margaritas are the best and huge, especially in..."
Bre
"Turns out the time tested rule of the thumb ,"the worse it looks on the outside, the better it is on the inside" was correct. I've driven by hundreds..."
Phil McKenna
"Love this place!. I have eaten at El Palenque more times than I can count. Its great. Cheap, quick and good. The salsa is great, homemade and always..."
Meetee103
"Still undecided. I ordered the pork enhiladas and they were amazing. The portions were a little smaller than I would have liked but the quality of my..."
Thisfugginguy
"Excellent Value. Went to El Palenque for my mother's birthday. It was her choice since she was the birthday girl. I had never been before and was..."
Alexis Beaver
"3 words.... where's the meat? The food was good but there was hardly any meat in my enchilada. The margaritas are HUGE..."
Jenna
"More Authentic than most, and tasty to boot.. Let me start off by confirming that yes, their margaritas are vats of alcohol laden frosty goodness..."
Nora
"DELICIOUS!. Fantastic food and fantastic service!!!!It never gets old going to dinner..."
Amanda
"Best Buy Margaritas. Food is OK.But the drinks are huge and..."
CRAIG YAX
"This is probably the best Mexican in the area. Great food, good prices and very quick service. The menu also has lots of choices and combo meals. The..."
D
"Great Homemade Mexican Food. My wife and I go to El Palenque every six weeks or so, and have been well satisfied each time. The food is authentic and..."
Charles
"Fantastic. Great food at great prices. I have been back to this place numerous times and make an attempt to try something different each time...."
CraigK
"There are a lot of offices and shopping just North of Buffalo which means there are a lot of restaurants to dine at. Namely, since the Boulevard Mall..."
Taylor Shaw-Hamp
"I really enjoyed the Green Chili Enchiladas and the server was very..."
C McCoy
"Could have added more meat and chicken to their combination fajita dish. For some reason it was very sparse and was mostly composed of bell peppers..."
"If I was writing this just a few months ago,it would not be a good review. Thankfully the quality of the workers & the food has improved like crazy!..."
Patrick “Pat Twist Redik” Flynn
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