It seems that traditional south-of-the-border cuisine is a staple for an American city, and the city of Buffalo, New York, the most populated city in upstate New York, is no exception. And as the Latino community in the city has increased over the last few decades, it has given rise to more restaurants serving authentic cuisine, supplementing the various quick-eat Mexican joints that have cropped up over the American landscape, such as Chipolte or Taco Bell. Below are some of the more unique Mexican restaurants in the area, all serving traditional-style tacos.
Tacos are one of the highlighted items on the lunch menu at the Cozumel Grill. This Mexican eatery is also known as a tequila bar, and offers more than 30 different brands of tequila, as well as forty different beers. The restaurant also offers a variety of tacos on the dinner menu, ranging from beef, chicken and seafood to vegetarian tacos. Entrees include chicken sauteed in tequila (Drunken Chicken), Salmon encrusted in horseradish sauce and numerous enchilada, quesadilla, and burrito selections. This Mexican grill also offers a variety of signature margaritas.
Cozumel Grill
153 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
716-884-3866
cozumelgrill.com
Gramma Mora's Mexican Restaurant has been treating Buffalo to authentic Mexican cuisine for nearly 30 years. Tacos are one of the specialties offered at Gramma Mora's Mexican Restaurant, and they are served either soft or hard. They also offer the Rocco taco, which is served in a sausage-stuffed tortilla. In addition to a range of burrito and enchilada selections, house favorites at this Mexican eatery include huevos rancheros (tortillas with eggs), shrimp fajitas and chimichangas. A catering menu is available, and the restaurant offers frozen food such as six or twelve packs of burritos, made fresh in the restaurant. Both a children's and dessert menu are also offered.
Gramma Mora's Mexican Restaurant
1465 Hertel Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216-2848
716-837-6703
gramma-moras.com
Elmwood Taco and Subs are known locally for their extensive taco menu. They serve a range of taco sizes, from 6-inch tacos to 10-inch Supreme tacos to the Extreme Supreme taco, served on a 12-inch flour tortilla, and served with jalapeño peppers. There are a variety of taco options, from beef and chicken to tuna and vegetarian. The eating establishment also offers a burrito menu as well as Mexican-American dishes such as Mexican pizza, taco salad and quesadillas. The restaurant also offers a healthy selection of cold and hot subs, ranging from ham and cheese and turkey to sausage subs, as well as chicken wings.
Elmwood Taco & Subs
925 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
716-886-4953
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