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Cactus Café
54 Main St., Lee, Mass., (413) 243-4300. Traditional and
contemporary Mexican cuisine features fresh fish, grilled
items and lots of vegetarian specialties. Creative daily
specials. Mexican beer, margaritas, wine and sangria. Takeout
and catering available; special parties up to 35. Serving
lunch 11:30-2:30 daily, dinner 5-9:30 Sun-Thu, 5-10 Fri-Sat.
MC, V. $$
Chili’s Restaurant
60 Wolf Road, Albany, 489-4664. Come in and enjoy casual
family dining at this Southwestern bar and grill. Try the
signature baby-back ribs, steaks, sizzling fajitas and salads.
Margarita bar. Catering and takeout available. Serving 11-11
Sun-Thu, 11 AM-midnight Fri-Sat. AE, D, MC, V. $$
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
burrito or the ancho-chipotle chicken. Full bar, gourmet
margaritas made with 100-percent blue agave, tequilas, beer
and wine. Takeout available. Serving 11:30-10 Tue-Thu, 11:30-11
Fri, noon-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. $$
Fresno’s Southwest Restaurant & Bar
1620 Western Ave., Albany, 456-2837; 377 River St., Troy,
687-0737. A chain restaurant with a Southwestern theme and
even a handy “How to Eat a Fajita” guide. The fajitas are
a specialty, as are items like Louisiana Cajun Skillet (chicken,
shrimp and sausage with Cajun-esque spices). Full bar. Serving
11 AM-midnight daily. AE, D, MC, V. $$
Garcia’s
1614 Central Ave., Colonie, 456-4116. 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. All-you-can-eat lunch
buffet 11:30-1:30 Mon-Fri. Serving 11:30-10 Mon-Thu, 11:30-11
Fri-Sat, noon-9 Sun. AE, CB, D, DC, MC, V. $
Jake’s Round-Up
23 Main St., South Glens Falls, 761-0015. “Hippest, hottest,
coolest, most groovenist place to be,” is the slogan for
this deluxe cowboy bar with outdoor fountain dining. Dine
in a French bistro or an Adirondack cabin. Specializing
in ethnic grandma comfort food. Serving lunch noon-3 Thu-Sat;
dinner 4-11 daily. Full bar, on- and off-premises catering,
takeout available. AE, MC, V, local personal checks. $$
Leon’s Mexican Restaurant
135 Crescent St., Saratoga Springs, 587-2346. Jockey Filiberto
Leon is proprietor of this traditional Mexican eatery. Homemade
salsa and cheese sauce are served complimentary with tortilla
chips; specializing in authentic fajitas, quesadillas, flautas,
chimichangas and tamales. Full bar, on-premises catering,
takeout available. Serving 4-9 Mon-Fri, 11-10 Sat-Sun. AE,
MC, V. $$
Margarita’s
392 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 583-1106. Choose from traditional
and gourmet Mexican dishes, such as chicken fajitas, and
a variety of specialty items. Cajun items also spice up
the menu. Vegetarian items and kids’ menu available. Full
bar, extensive margarita and tequila list. Takeout available.
Serving noon-10 Mon-Fri, noon-11 Sat-Sun. AE, MC, V. $$
Mexican Connection
41 Nelson Ave., Saratoga Springs, 584-4466. Try the burro
grande or a California tostada, fajitas or chimichangas.
Full bar, more than 50 fine tequilas and many Mexican beers.
Catering and banquet facilities available. Daily specials.
Serving from 4 PM daily, closed Mon. Reservations suggested.
AE, D, DC, MC, V. $$
Mexican Radio
537 Warren St., Hudson, 828-7770. With a reputation as one
of New York City’s best Mexican restaurants, Mexican Radio
is now open at a location in Hudson. Features top-shelf
margaritas and home-style Mexican cooking with vegetarian
choices. Everything is made fresh daily. Serving lunch and
dinner daily 11:30-11. AE, MC, V. $$
Pancho’s Mexican Restaurant
1536 Crescent Road, Clifton Park, 383-2930. Serving authentic
Mexican cuisine in a cozy setting. Featuring fajitas and
entrées like the pollo con fundido (two grilled chicken
breasts atop a bed of rice, peppers, onions and tomatoes,
topped with melted cheese); vegetarian specialties. Now
serving alcohol. Takeout available. Serving lunch 11-2:30,
dinner 5-10 Mon-Thu, 11-10:30 Fri, 12-10:30 Sat, 12-9 Sun.
AE, MC, V. $$
Potash Inn
881 Route 9N, Lake Luzerne, 696-2820. A smokehouse barbeque
featuring ribs, pulled pork and steaks. Fresh Tex-Mex fare
of fajitas, quesadillas, tamales and more. Relaxed, friendly,
family atmosphere. Extensive beer selection. Open year-round.
Serving 4 PM-close Mon-Wed, noon-close Thu-Sun, late dinners
Fri-Sat. AE, DC, MC, V. $
Sunset Café
42 Front St., Ballston Spa, 885-8550. Chef James Koines
blends his French restaurant experience with Southwestern
ingredients. Cassoulet, bourbon-marinated salmon and unique
pasta dishes are on the menu, as well as daily specials.
A pastry chef on-premises creates tasty desserts such as
strawberry truffle and chocolate soufflé. Special children’s
menu, too. Full bar, off-premises catering, takeout available.
Serving 11:30-10 daily. AE, MC, V, DC. $$$
Xicohtencatl
50 Stockbridge Road, Great Barrington, Mass. (413) 528-2002.
Enjoy authentic Mexican fare—such as tamales, huevos rancheros
and a special mole—in a comfortable Berkshire setting. Dine
outdoors and enjoy the sunset with one of many fine sipping
tequilas. Full bar. Takeout, delivery available. Off-premises
catering. Brunch 11-3 Sat-Sun, dinner 5-10 daily, often
later on weekends. AE, MC, V, local personal checks. $$
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