Reviews for El Mariachi Tapas in Albany, NY
Rude staff, watered down margaritas, definitely not going back. Left a big tip to be nice, but our sever did not deserve it.
Excellent customer service for starters. All the food was amazing. The tequila queso fundido and the octopus were the favs. ... The tapas approach is great allowing u to sample more. Read more
The tapas selection is varied and promising, and the mararitas were amazing. Tried the Paella, the Pimientos Reyenos De Queso... Cabra, the Pulpo a la Gallega and one other dish. The paella was good, but had not developed the signature crust. The pimientoshad great flavor, but were described as stuffed and were served layered (had to send them back because they had no cheese in thefirst serving). The octopus well was presented, but overcooked. Unfortunately, I compare it to a recent grilled octopus in NYCthat simply flaked... It was first Friday at the end of the run, and the owner was very gracious. I'll go back to try again. Themenu is promising. Read more
The food was decent. The drinks were just okay. I had the Paella and it's far from the authentic Spain Paella but it was edible.... I also had margarita for a beverage it wasn't freshly made it used a lot of the margarita mix. Not a fan of the Resturant Weekmenu maybe their own menu is much better. Read more
Love this place! When we lived on Lark, we tried go at least twice a month for a cute date night. Can?t beat the delicious... soup, beef tacos, pablanos, and amazing fresh guac made-to-order tableside. Our order every time. It?s so good we neverstray. Excellent staff. Quiet, intimate setting. The secret?s out now! P.S. love the 1/2 pitchers of premium marg. ???? Read more
Food and Margarita were fine. But it's a wee bit too exoensive. Tapas should be cheap but filling. For a little more just go to... the parent mariachi a few blocks away. The place is not a great value and the bar will not work since it is a sit down joint. Read more
I've lived one half of my life in NY and the other half in Cali! I know authentic Mexican food! I ordered my favorite, Menudo!... It's a Mexican soup! It was horrible! I ordered large to begin with, I got a medium container! It didn't come with the usual;cilantro, onions and lime and corn tortillas! It was full of garbanzo beans and very little meat! Very disappointed! It tastedauthentic though and the customer service was A1! Won't order again! Read more
Great tapas and entrees fresh ingredients and great spice, thoughtful waitstaff. Fun place for family outings or nite out for... couples and/or friends???? Read more