El Mariachi Mexican - Albany

If they are looking for a place to relax for a long day at work, a margarita, and munch on tasty chips and salsa, head for el mariachi. in saratoga springs there are two stands in the city. try the manga margarita for a refreshing starter and do not miss the guacomole definitiw! el mariachi is a constant favorite of local, and the prices are very reasonable.

Stopped by El Mariachi on a Sunday for a late lunch/early dinner. We sat by the bar at the entrance (the restaurant is an odd shape so we did not see much of the rest of the restaurant. It was a bit quiet when we dined but I think it was due to the time of day. Started with beverages and the complimentary chips and salsa- which was tasty and fresh! We ordered the flautas and tamales with chicken (both dishes come with rice and beans . Let me tell you there was soo much food! You will be so full when you leave (and/or will have plenty to take home for later! . Both dishes were quite tasty, but I just felt there could be a little more flavor in the sauces included in the dishes (like a spicier sauce perhaps . We ended the meal with tres leches, which was the real star of the show. The dessert was so delicious- I would come back time and time again for this tres leches! The service was also excellent, the perfect amount of interaction you'd want from your server. Also, it's street parking but when we arrived it was super easy to find a spot. Overall, I enjoyed the food from el mariachi, and would like to return either with a bigger crowd or during a more lively time to see the restaurant in its prime. Definitely check it out for yourself!

Amazing as always! We love coming here for the food, the drinks, the service and the atmosphere! Yesterday was our first time sitting outside and it was so nice! I tried the taquitos for the first time and they were delicious. We brought my mom for her first time at the restaurant itself and she absolutely loved it!

We came here as a family of 4 (toddler baby) after a long drive. Looking around the area, seemed like a good restaurant--especially since we haven 't had Mexican in a while. We got mushroom and spinach quesadillas for the kids, shrimp with verde sauce, pork in orange sauce, and then 4 tacos (marinated pork, tongue, steak, and goat). Shrimps were a winner but everything else was ok. I am unsure if this is probably catered to a more america taste but I definitely found the food a little blander than anticipated in Mexican cuisine. Service was solid but not out of this world. Restaurant itself was beautifully laid out and perfect for a quaint night out.

Great food, inside is a bit small. service 5/5! I really enjoyed the traditional mexican music vibe!