Kerbside pickup
Yes
La Tolteca - Buffalo, NY in Buffalo
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Location on the map
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, US
Service options
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great dessert
Yes
Sport
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 716-565-0105
Site: https://latolteca.com/restaurant...
Site: https://latolteca.com/restaurant...
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–9PM
- Tuesday:11AM–9PM
- Wednesday:11AM–9PM
- Thursday:11AM–9PM
- Friday:11AM–9PM
- Saturday:11:30AM–9PM
- Sunday:12–8PM
Comments (199)
I absolutely love this restaurant! It is the first Mexican restaurant that I’ve really like! When I go there I get their Tecas Enchiladas since I’m a vegetarian. I also always ask for light cheese and they do such a good job with that request! Couldn’t be more pleased!
Had to wait 45 minutes to be seated. Took over an hour to get our food only for the food to be over cooked and bland. My margarita tasted like a smoothie and didnt seem like it had any alcohol in it. My friend returned her food and I a Latina didnt even finish my food. They didnt charge us for our drinks when we pointed out the wait. We planned on ordering dessert but after the way the service and meal went it didnt seem worth it. The staff is primarily white which is a 🚩when it comes to cultural cooking.
AMAZING. I absolutely loved our experience here.. the service was great, there was a full parking lot and no wait, and the food & drinks were SO GOOD!! We will definitely be going back!!!
Never a disappointment. Generous portions and reasonable prices. Warmed chips and fresh salsa greet you when you sit down. La Tolteca always hits the spot!
Perfect Latino dish. Never failed. Quality of food..good customer service...we will always be back and bring our friends over. Thanks La Tolteca❤
LaTolteca offers delicious food at moderate. While awaiting your order, you can nibble on fresh tortilla chips with their homemade salsa. I love their chalupas and bean burritos. They were short staffed, so we had to wait for about 45 minutes for our food, but the meal was worth it. The decor is Mexican folk arty, and the experience is not marred by tvs. Eat and chat.
We had veggie offering and my friends ordered chicken Platter the quantity was good enough for a lunch. Not too much or too less a good size plate.
Great atmosphere and decor! And delicious food! Would definitely recommend if youre looking for some pretty authentic Mexican food in the area!
I have had better experience here, but my last trip was bad. To begin with, we had to wait for an hour and half before we got seated. After getting seated it took another twenty minutes for our server to bring us water and chips. We got our margaritas quickly enough but then it took forever for the lady to come and take our dinner order and yet another forever to bring us the food(by then we had finished the chips they had given us and there was no one to ask for a refill.) The food was fine, no problems there. We decided to skip the dessert because we really didnt have the patience for it.So, since I have had better experiences here, I would recommend this place to others,on any day but the weekends.
Looking for Mexican cuisine with an authentic flair? This is it. We had a wonderful meal here and it all started with tortilla chips and salsa brought to your table. Food, service and ambiance were all fabulous. Definitely coming back for more!
The food and service here is really good. The staff seems friendly. The price is okay. Might not be the best place for the ones who are on diet or count calories before starting a meal. I would definitely recommend this place.
I had the lunch special #6 which included a burrito and an enchilada both topped with lettuce, sour cream, and tomatoes. It was very delicious and it did bring memories of my favorite places to eat in Southern California. The staff was great and very accommodating..I want to say more about how great the staff was but words escape me at the moment.
The food was great. Very good quality. Lots of food for a great price.
Fun , bright decor! Great food and service.Mexican food at its finest, highly recommend
This used to be my favorite Mexican restaurant in Buffalo. The server was great but the food has slipped badly. The fajitas were dry and the chimichanga was bland. So sad.
My all time favorite authentic Mexican place to go to! The food is always good every time I go there. 10/10 would recommend this restaurant to anyone that loves Mexican food
Love them, the food has always been great. The salsa and chips are fantastic and definitely made fresh. My dad has lived in Mexico for the past 10 years and when he came to visit he said the food was excellent. I now go there for all my Mexican food cravings.
Been going there a few years now excellent food and staff, Price point 2/3 but you do get a very large portion and excellent homemade salsa if you cant handle spicy food totally fine here lots of options.
Nothing authentic here, bad customer service, the guy at the bar is so rude, the food wasnt taste good at all, we couldnt finish the food, the rice teased weird, Enchiladas very sweet, and the cheese very cheap, taste like cardboard, theres so many small Mexican restaurants in town better than here.
Let me tell ya something. This feast is exquisite. They start you off with delicious chips and salsa which seem endless. I taste tested one of the margs and it was marginally better than some Ive had. Mega epic. The chorizo fries. Wow. Took my breath away tenfold. They were phenomenal. We then get to the main event: burritos deluxe baby. Holy mackerel they were tasty. Super filling. We had to get the mighty fried ice cream for dessert and although I feel my heart stopping, it was worth every bite.
Nice ambiance. Tasty food. And lots of options to select from. I liked the lunch combo consisting of chalupa, quesadilla and enchilada. The guacamole on top of chalupa was amazing. I filled up on the salsa and the chips they gave as appetizers, ha!
Not sure why there are so many good reviews. Ive been to many authentic Mexican restaurants outside the area that were fantastic. If you like canned food or have never tried authentic Mexican, I can see why you like this place. They do make an effort with ambience, but they seem short staffed and the food seemed half prepare lacking all the typical spices inherient in Mexican cuisine.
Amazing food, wonderful service and large portions
Good foodClean bathroomsFast service
Great food and friendly service. We both had lunchtime chimichangas and the portion was more than we both could eat. Definitely will be back again.
My experience was easily a 5 starer. Our waitress Renee was super friendly, very attentive, and fast. Our food came out surprisingly quick, in a good way! They were so, so busy tonight I didnt expect it that soon. It was pippin hot and SO good. I definitely recommend this place and cannot wait to go back(:
Had dinner. Food was good. Service was great. Will be back to try again.
Ordered food on line. Was ready at right time. Food tasted awesome.
I Had my sisters birthday party catered yesterday. We had a taco bar, and Hawaiian fajitas. Sandra the owner and manager exceeded her expectations. Very polite, and attentive also Probably the best Mexican Ive ever had. I will highly reccomend this for a party! Or to have dinner at the restaurant. I can not wait to order again!
Wednesday carnitas night. Awesome entree. Karen was an excellent waitress.
Amazing food! Cant complain one bit. Every thing is delicious 😋
This location is worth the try. The staff was friendly, clean, food was good..a good place based on the meal to go if you dont like the salsa, cheese dip or meal too spicy. They have good flavor across the board but a mild taste which worked for me. For sure if you havent been here, it is worth the try.
The food is great. The staff is friendly. We enjoyed ourselves.
Great food.fantastic service. Very busy so a little bit of a wait.
Never had a disappointing meal here. A great place to dine with family and friends and the staff are very friendly and efficient.
Food is great as always. Free Chips and salsa keeps me coming back! I just wish they would stop using those super bright LED bulbs! Feels like Walmart!
Great food, great service right on top of drinks or anything you needed. I had Chicken avocado salad great fresh avocado on top. Happy hour lime margaritas so good and full size for the cheap price !! Very authentic everything from the themed booths to the food. Keep up the good work !!
Very delicious. Food came fast with really big portions.
The food here is a little too good. Really really yummy. And I really enjoy the live music when played there. I also really appreciate the bowl of mints that you guys leave by the door so I can grab a mint and eat a mint. Although I found the customer service to be great, I had a strange experience one time. When it was time to pay, our server told us to come to them on the way out when we’re ready to pay. So we tried that and we found that the server was talking in their co worker clique so we were like um okay let’s just wait until they’re done talking. So we did and they still hadn’t even acknowledged us. Honestly I forgot how we ended up paying but I think some other employee took it for us. Anyway, don’t come here. Service awful.
They had lots of variety and atmosphere was ok but all the meats tasted like they were a day off of spoiling. I understand there is a seasoning some Chinese restaurant use that do this but I do not like it at all. Will never go back
Great food, awesome variety and prices, 5.00 margaritas and great service!! Will definitely return!
This was my first time at this restaurant and I will be back. I love the decor. The food is delicious and our server was friendly yet professional! The best part...they have Coke products!
Best Mexican food Ive had since eating in California.
Loved this place. Delicious vegetarian options. Salty lime margarita on the rocks. Reasonable prices! They dont have enough servers but the wait was fine and service was accurate and casually paced. I world love to go back.
Staff were friendly and professional. Food was very good. Will return.
Had an excellent meal here! The food was delicious, everything tasted fresh and made order, and was exactly what youd expect from a good authentic mexican restaurant. The service was great, attentive but not too much. And even had a few frozen margaritas that were delicious. Weve been here a few times and will continue to come back again! I would definitely recommend!
Good Mexican food. Fast friendly serviceGood margaritas
This place used to be decent. Gave them another chance. My mistake. No fresh chips or salsa? Half your soups youve never made once. Update your menu. This is the worst mexican experience I have had in recent memory.
Great family dinner. Great server amazing food
Friendly service ,great food . Never had a issue here.
Food was good. Had enchilada.. Beans are very good
Lunch time you can always get in and out amd the food is always hot.
Great Place to stop for any reason. My family likes the atmosphere and Loves the food. Portions are worth the money.Service is quick and on point.
This is amazing Mexican at a great price. Great service, great atmosphere, clean and comfortable. Highly recommend and will return.
Always a good time and great food here.
Very fresh food, friendly staff, and beautiful artwork everywhere
Food is always good! The service once we were seated was slow. Did not ask if we wanted more drinks from the bar. He filled one water glass instead of filling everyones water glass. As he did fly by he would ask when our mouths were full how everything was. Not waiting for a response he was gone.
Great food. Clean facilities. Staff knowledgeable of the menu items. Fun friendly staff. Chicken quesadilla was delicious!
Food is very good which says a lot since I am a very, very picky eater.The downside is the NOISE!Its always so very noisy that it spoil having a quiet, relaxing dinner. I dont know why the people that come here have to talk so loud and share their life & daily happenings with everyone who is sitting at a table or booth.I dont know you! I dont care about what you have to say!
Usually this is my favorite Mexican restaurant but the last couple times I have been there the food doesnt seem to be as good. Today it took almost an hour to get our food. I know it was Cinco de Mayo but they should have realized they would be busier than usual and had extra help. Our waiter was good. We could see he was working as fast as he could but it shouldnt take an hour to get your food. We arrived close to 11:30am so the restaurant wasnt packed yet.
First time there tonight! Amazing food! The flavor and distinction of each dish was delightful! We are a family of six - 4 children ranging from 10 yrs old to 20 yrs old. Everyone LOVED it!! Our server Caitlin was outstanding! Very attentive and on point! They know how to do it right!! Thanks for a great dinner and atmosphere!04/28/2021 - still the best around!! Outstanding service, excellent food and atmosphere!! Go, you wont be disappointed!
Personal favorite. Food is reasonably priced and delicious every time (except the one time they put sour cream on my food when I asked not too😅)
Favorite Mexican restaurant in all of Western New York and some of the best Mexican Ive had in most of the Northern states.
First time here, very colorful, very clean. Our server was a pleasant gentleman, he was both polite and attentive without being pushy. The salsa & drinks were refilled quickly, even before we requested! My friend and I both had a chimichanga, excellent choice. I had a takeout order of fajitas for my husband and he really enjoyed it. We will definitely be back.
This is a staple of our list of great places to casually eat on any number of occasions, including just being hungry. The staff is always courteous and service is relatively quick. Food is great, and being a California native, its one place I go to in the Buffalo area for good Mexican. Id like to see more street tacos on the menu, but otherwise, their menu is solid. Prices are reasonable and the drinks are great. Definitely will be going again, as we currently do a few times a month!
The food here is always so good, I love their chimichangas. Always flavorful and worth every penny. You get why you pay for and not a lot of places are like that anymore
The food was very good I had tricolor enchiladas. The molé sauce had a wonderful light flavor of chocolate. All 3 sauces had wonderful flavor. The salsa given with the chips at the table taste house made with chunks of onion and a mild underlying flavor of fresh cilantro. The chips also seemed house made. My friend had a burrito and loved every moment of it. The refried beans also seemed House made and reminded me of those I ate as a child visiting friends from Mexico. Definitely not those you get out of a can. We had one of the sampler platters of appetizers and everything was delicious. The quesadilla was very full of meat I would order a quesadilla there judging by that appetizer. The stuffed jalapenos on it were delicious. Now for the reason for four stars instead of five. They have a very limited selection of draft beer. This isnt an issue for me but my friend was very disappointed. I ordered a margarita. I realize they have multiple flavors of the adult slushy version of a margarita but I wanted a real margarita. The one served from a cocktail shaker in a glass with salt on the rim. I was actually very very disappointed. What I received was a day glo fluorescent green liquid that seemed room temperature. It was most likely from a mix that you pick up at a restaurant supply store like Gordons and not made to order with fresh lime juice and Cointreau or triple sec. It had an odd thick mouth feel to it that you dont receive with a simple syrup made with sugar but do with something containing high fructose corn syrup and thickners. This and the odd artificial color makes me think it was a mix. Also no salt on The rim. service was good. The interior is colorful and fun. However, I expected a Mexican restaurant to at least be able to get a simple margarita right. Over all the food wasnt bad. However, I dont drink very often. This was a special treat. With so many Mexican restaurants in the area I think I will try a different one next time.
Youll be tempted to fill up on the chips and salsa. I say go for it! I had the ground beef tacos on flour tortillas and they did not disappoint. I left my takeout box on the table and am still lamenting its loss. I guess Ill just have to go back again.
Food was surprisingly good - 1st time here.
The staff was awesome and attentive. The food was amazing (it always is!). Worth the wait because it was definitely busy when we went.
Service was good. Food on the other hand was flavorless and Being Mexican myself; I need my rice and beans with my flautas. Decorations are awesome!
My absolute favorite place for mexican cuisine! Great prices, great food. Their chips and queso is incredible, and their drink selection is huge! Definitely our go to! I have never been disappointed!
Food was great as usual. Creative chicken and lime dish was especially good. Carnitas were well-grilled and tastily spiced.
The best Mexican restaurant 👍💪
Renne was an AMAZING server and the food was delicious as usual 😋 I got teca enchiladas without cheese and a coconut margarita 🍹. We could not speak more highly of the server Renne, we hope shes still there the next time!
We had not heard of this restaurant prior to this visit. We trusted our GPS, when it showed La Tolteca as a Mexican restaurant under the restaurant categoryWe are so glad we trusted it.We were greeted by a very friendly service, the hostess and the waitresses were very nice and friendly.The menu has a lot of options - some we had never heard of before.The food is made very fresh, with amazing presentation.The item I ordered was the Hawaiian fajitas, which is served inside of a grilled 1/2 pineapple.The prices are amazing. You get so much food, for such a low price.The service is spectacular - our waitress (KAREN) was amazing.Delicious food, great service, and amazing prices. Roguetrippers were very happy with their visit to La ToltecaYou will love this place.
This may be the worst Mexican restaurant ever. Tried it three times. Every time at least one dinner was wrong. Everything tastes of raw onion. Service is obnoxious. You’re better off at Mighty Taco. Seriously.
Very disappointed last night when I visited La Tolteca. I understand the whole COVID - 19 issue but this is what happened. A week ago I visited the restaurant and I asked if I could sit at the bar and the hostess said sure......I had a great meal, drinks and the service also was great. So, last night a buddy and I decided to go and we arrive and there was a wait for the dining room which didn’t matter to us because we wanted to sit at the bar. So the hostess asks the manager if we could sit at the bar which nobody was currently sitting at and he said No. I ask but WHY.....I sat there last week, the hostesses response was that it’s the managers decision.......Anyway we left and spent our money down the street at Brennan’s where they allowed us to sit at the bar socially distancing.Very unhappy and more than likely will never visit them again.
Awesome food and super nice staff. I miss the location on McKinley as this location is a bit more packed but overall they serve great food. Large portions for a decent price and the margaritas are tasty. Definitely recommend for some good Mexican food.
Ground beef taco had no taste/seasoning. Absolutely dry.
The food was delicious! I do recommend going here if you want some really tasty food!
Delicious food and great service!
We have never been disappointed here! Wonderful food, warm, friendly, festive atmosphere. Fast service and our waiters have always been great. Its a great experience every time we go. We highly recommend you try it out!!
Went during peak happy hour so it was very crowded. We also had a large party. That being said, our server did a fantastic job. Service was a little slow but thats to be expected. He stayed upbeat and was on point with everything we asked for. Food was great, portions were reasonable and reasonably priced. Will definitely go back.
Absolutely love the food at this place. Never had a bad meal there and everything is loaded with flavor. Highly recommend
Outstanding, true Mexican food. Massive menu. Free homemade warm tortilla chips with sauce. Servings are generous with multiple choices of side items are added to your meal. Service is rapido and great prices. English and Spanish can be used
I had heard great things about this place but when I placed a mobile order online they decided to accept my order and then not make it. They told me they were going to refund my order and they never did. Just be careful when mobile ordering with them.
Great food. Great service. Cool atmosphere
I absolutely love this place. Truly authentic. Delicious food. Always great service. The menu is HUGE. I always have a hard time deciding. The burritos are a fav of mine, the carnitas is to die for!
First time being here. Walking in took someone awhile to notice us and sit us down. Than the hostess walked up with an attitude it seemed. Service was timed well. Ordering I was served two beef burritos. When I asked for two chicken. They quickly fixed mistake. My dish I really liked a lot. My spouse felt like portion could have been a bit bigger. Their yellow rice wasnt good at all. Place is nice and clean.
Food was good but they need to be a bit more generous with the rice...its rice practically costs nothing. I ordered a combo consisting of 3 items...asked to substitute one of those three and got a plate with 2 items which I thought was strange considering the wait staff and I discussed only one item being removed. Ordered Churros for dessert and the ends were hard. This was the place I really preferred in the area...idk if they have new management or staff...it could have been a snag that night but I was a bit surprised
I hadnt been to La Tolteca in a few years. A friend recommended it for dinner. I was very pleased with the service and the food. We both ordered fajitas and they were excellent! I will definitely go again.
Food is great! Awesome authentic Mexican food. I couldnt be happier with the staff. Really made sure everything was taken care of, even if it wasnt their table. Would recommend over and over again to friends and family.
The food is great! Really authentic and tasty. My only complaint is the excessive wait time you may experience if there are large groups in there. Really cool atmosphere and family friendly! I highly recommend going in there if you like Mexican food!
They have great food and they offer gluten free options! That is a win in my book! And who doesnt love chips and salsa!?!?!?
Love it, favorite Mexican place in the buffalo area... wait staff is amazing here!! 10⭐️ to Jared as always!!!
I rarely give 5-stars. Im live in Toronto,Canada and discovered this restaurant as a suggestion by my TomTom GPS when I was shopping in Buffalo. This is the closest thing to real mexican good you will find, to get food like this you have to travel all the way to NYC or Virginia. Excellent menu, variety, delicious food, competitive prices. I also loved the happy atmosphere. Wish we had something like this in Toronto but all we have is fake mexican food.
Very good experience, knowledgeable staff, gave good recommendations, good food, one person in the party tried something new but did not enjoy it, others from the party enjoyed food.
Restaurant is clean and festive. Menu was extremely large, even in spite of covid. Food was both delicious and came in large portions. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Mexican.
My husband and I went there Thursday night for our first time the weather finally broke a little, so we wanted to go out. It was a late dinner for us because he had to work late, so we arrived about 8p.m. The service was not so welcoming felt like we were intrusing on the staff. The only person who seemed courteous to us was the cook who brought our food to our table. The Waitress on the other hand was not interested in serving us and made our meal uncomfortable so we asked for boxes and went home with our food. It could have been because she was pregnant. However in spirit we still left a good tip because that is who we are. With that being said I would much rather get a bad meal from a happy restaurant than a good meal from a miserable one.
We both had lunch with a beverage for $20. A great deal! Serving was just right, food was hot and yummy. Their chips were yummy and salsa was good as well.
I ordered dinner through their website with specific instructions that were disregarded. When I arrived to pick up the meal they told me that they do not make nachos with carne asada...even though carne asada was on the menu and it is typically just an up charge. Instead of contacting me they decided to just make it they way I specifically asked them not to make it.It normally wouldnt be a big deal but 1) they could have contacted me 2) Staff knew about my specific request and ignored it and was blase about it. (POOR Customer Service). 3) They have messed up previous orders but I decided to give them another try. I guess I learned my lesson.
Fantastic food and friendly waitstaff who know the menu! We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly, as we always do.
Good food. To start, i am not Hispanic, but the food was 10x better than taco bell. Highly recommend.
Great food and service. I like that they have specials to encourage you to change things up a bit and try something different. Clean and tidy too.
Even though the place was at 75 percent capacity, the staff was efficient and the food came out quick! Definitely recommend the fajitas!
The food was served warm and fresh, tasted way better than a chain. The chips and salsa were just perfect- the wait is a bit long, the place is cramped, the queso was a bit salty and the chicken dry.
Great place for lunch or dinner. Atmosphere very bright and colorful, just what you would expect in Mexico. Very interesting menu, not the same old choices you see in most Mexican restaurant. They have killer margaritas.
Amazing food. Best in the area. Always clean. Great staff. Not a long wait time for food. Great for a night out with friends or the family
Food was very very good. This is our new favorite Mexican restaurant in the Buffalo area!!! We also had an amazing Server - he was so good, the best Server weve had the entire year!
This place was great! I was there on Taco Tuesday not only were the free corn chips with salsa and the main meal damn fine food, but it was very affordable. If youre in the area.. Eat here!
Atmosphere was a nice, bright Mexican theme. Food was very good, Coconut Margarita was very enjoyable. Service was very friendly and food came out promptly.No problems, no complaints.
So good, so filling, so overfull. I havent had anything here that I didnt like. Usually Im even willing to wait upwards of an hour for their food, but if you can get here around 11:30 in the morning, thats the sweet spot for no wait and good lunch prices.
The food was okay. The service not good. It wasnt packed amd waiting for the waitress was a task in itself. I wouldnt go back again. However, I would encourage anyone who likes this particular establishment to continue to patronize them.
Good food at reasonable prices
This is mine and my fiances all time favorite Mexican restaurant in the western new York area. The salsa they bring out as apart of their complimentary chips and salsa at the start of your visit, is to die for. Their menu options have never failed to fill and satisfy us and we are vegetarians, but have gone with friends who are carnivorous and they too have enjoyed the menu at this Mexican food gem on Transit Road in Williamsville.Staff are kind and now recognize us as we are regulars. There is a bar and plentiful drink options for those looking to add this to their experience here.A++
Ive eaten here several times with average results but this past week we waited 60 minutes after being seated. The waitress never came over to the table to explain why it was taking so long. Finally she came and told us they took to many phone orders and our dinner was still not ready and no offer to compensate for the excessive delay. Got up and walked out eating somewhere else. I will never go back and spread the word the restaurant doesnt care about its patrons but does like phone orders
Pretty vanilla tex mex frankly. Salsa is great
By far my favorite Mexican restaurant. The food is great and the atmosphere is very festive. I got the coconut daiquiri and it tasted like a pina colada and it was delicious! The service the last time I went was a little lacking. I dont hold it against them because they are typically always really busy. We will definitely go back quite a bit more.
Very crowded. Very big menu but the few times Ive been here the food Ive tried lacks any strong flavors. Small portions of meat in the dishes Ive had. Not the worst but there are better options around Buffalo.
All I wanted was a simple order, a cheese quesadilla and they some how messed that up. We ordered online and asked to put the refried beans on the side but when I got my order I received what I can call $20 bean sandwiches, no cheese what so ever, lets just say Im not satisfied.
Great decorations and friendly staff. Guacamole was lacking ingredients and they should have a fresh made option. The salsa was just ok, really thin and not even a hint of kick. I had the carnitas and it was flavorful, but a little on the dry side. Probably wont be back.
I know authentic Mexican food. While the food quantity was okay, the flavor was bland and watered down, I had tortilla soup and was disappointed, the tortilla soup was watered down, and the tortilla pieces were soggy, not crisp. The refried beans were also watered down...the salsa with the chips was also watered down, but with the help of the cilantro the flavor was actually not bad. The entire visit was underwhelming, I will continue until I find authentic and flavorful Mexican food.
Unfortunately I had a bad experience at this restaurant. Every employee I encountered seemed stressed out and uninterested; as if they were waiting for the seconds to count down until they leave. We were sat at a table that was certainly unwashed with salsa stains and even a wine glass that was used! In addition our table was right by a dish station where waiters/waitresses dropped off dirty dishes with considerable noise. The food was absolutely nothing to comment on. The absolute worst was the refried beans, which were similar to a milkshake-like consistency. Other than that, the food seemed bland, thrown together carelessly and unflattering. I realize they do not charge gourmet prices, however considering their prices I would have greatly preferred taco bell or mighty taco! I can only hope that I caught this restaurant during the perfect storm of poor operation and the experience of others will be different. I will not be returning to this restaurant, and I feel your money, time and business should be directed elsewhere.
Food was good but service was so slow. From the time to ordering to food on the table was 40 minutes. On top of it, our waiter was a mess and just not efficient. Bringing the check/picking it up/refilling our drinks took way too long. He would be off doing something else, like hang at the bar. But the food was good.
Omg it was soooo good.. SOOOOO much flavor. Me and my wife have been going the last month or so to a Saturday night Mexican dish. And this has been my favorite spot so far!!! Highly recommended!!! Their queso cheese, its homemade. Omg its SOOOOO good. So if you want authentic flavor full Mexican food. Definitely go to la tolteca!!!!
This is a wonderful place to eat. I felt VERY safe as we visited this Buffalo location. Keep up the GREAT work. We will return for another great meal. Thank You!
This is my familys all time favorite mexican restaurant! The salsa is amazing and so is the food! The atmosphere is immersive with paintings and decorations. There can be a lengthy wait time on weekends but there is a bar to get refreshments.
Great waiter, decent salsa, margaritas were very fresh tasting. Food was good. Only reason its not getting a 5 is because I dont consider itauthentic. It was great Tex-mex though
Food and drinks were great. Loved it. Feedback I would like to give though, the menus def need to be washed. There were chip crumbs and dried salsa all over ours.
Amazing food nice staff.. food took an hour to come out but it was good when it did. Cold beers and crispy chips. Overall good experience. Would go back.
Great food, always liked it. The quality and quantity both are great.
Loud, busy but delicious. The pricing is EXTREMELY reasonable, they serve mixed drinks at a fair price and the food is AMAZING! Try the pork carnitas. I think its #217 on the menu. You will not be disappointed. The attention to detail in this dish - and the time it takes to cook carnitas, are clearly on display here. Bring friends because this place is a celebration waiting to happen!
Never disappointing. Our server (Jim) was upbeat, knowledgeable and attentive. His nice personality made this fussy groups (incl 3 rambunctious youngsers) visit stress-free and all smiles. Complimentary chips light & crisp, addictive super fresh salsa.Dont be afraid to adventure out from your norms when ordering- its always been a delicious surprise. Generous servings; for us, half goes home to re-enjoy the next day. Double the pleasure.
What a nice place! Had a great lunch. The place was absolutely PACKED and I think there were 3 wait staff working- let me tell you, they were hustling and it didnt diminish the quality of service, food or the experience one bit! By the way, they make a MEAN Margarita!
Margarita need a little bit more tequila, overall service and atmosphere was pretty good, nachos salsa could be better
Ive been to a lot of Mexican restaurants, and this one is well below average. Start with the salsa and chips. The chips do not taste fresh, the salsa is more like tomato soup. Then theres the fajitas, with dry and flavorless meat. Thankfully, the hot sauce was good. Another plus is the beer was cold.
I enjoy their Bowl creations, with several combinations, along with a margherita. Prompt courteous service. Early bird times are best. I recommend them highly for genuine Mexican food.
Always a wonderful meal and atmosphere. This time however I notice the my beer was out of date. My wife & I enjoy come here together. She always orders the Special of the day ! She also claims they make the best White Russian in WNY. I like the #155. Adios!
One of the best waiters Ive ever had. Great food too.
Always excellent food. Busy enough to wait for a table for a little while. But once you sit you wont wait long to get some of the best Mexican around. Totally worth the wait!!
The decor is nice, if not a little stereotypical, the food was average and the service was not great. If you have a favorite place then I would suggest you stick with them and if you are looking for a new Mexican restaurant to try out this place is OK in every sense of the term. The best thing I can say about this place is we gt our food fast and the bar is nice, big and well stocked.
The food is superb! I had chicken enchiladas and the mole was so delicious!
My wife & I have been patrons of this restaurant for many years. Good selection of food, and is usually very good, with fair prices.Give them a try, I think youll enjoy your experience!
Their food is always delicious. Some of the best salsa! The decor is nice and at this location their service is pretty fast.
This is a pretty good outpost of the La Tolteca chain, which is a itself a passable Mexican chain. Low expectations help, but really the service was good and the food hit the spot after a wet walk on the rain from the nearby Supercharger. The vegetarian enchiladas were really quite good!
Delicious! Great service too. Waitress was helpful and any special orders we had were taken care of. Definitely going back.
Great place for authentic Mexican food! This is not some chain restaurant type of Mexican! This place seems to owned and operated by Mexicans! Thats what I look for when I am planning on eating Mexican food! Staff is attentive and friendly!
My friend and i brought the kids today it says here is kids friendly my daughter that will be 2 years old next month and the other kid that is 5 years old got kick out of the restaurant for being too •loud• they was playing at the table with dinosaurs toys and eating their favorite rice when in the middle of their dinner a couple yell at them a the husband stick the middle finger at the kids and us the lady curse out the kids and we told them they just kids playing the manager came and told us rudely with attitude if we cant keep it down to leave the restaurant he had a lot of attitude their was an assistant manager that was able to calm us down we was very upset with the situation because that manager let the kids be treated that way she was really nice assistant manager but the manager still kick us out we will never calm back here again they lost good customers my daughter innocently doesn’t know what’s going on that she stand up from the table while we was living n wave bye to them kids should never be treated this way.....
Reservation was for 6:30. Got seated about 8. Dinner took at least a half hour to come out. Place is very loud. Food was good. Portions are too big.
Wonderful food. Tip. Try the Sopa De Moriscos filled with awesome seafoodFriday and Saturday night can be extremely busy, but they seem to seat you pretty quickly.Maybe the best margarita in town according to my wife.
This restaurant offered the worst service Ive had at a restaurant ever. The food was decent but took absolutely FOREVER to arrive at the table. The waitress didnt check to refill drinks, chips or salsa, even when at the table to take our food order, the salsa was empty and she didnt ask if we wanted more. When she finally dropped off the queso dip we ordered, after a long wait, the chips were almost empty and she didnt bring more to go with what she just brought out. Are we supposed to eat queso with a spoon like soup? We sat there with empty glasses for almost 20 minutes after asking for new drinks. We asked for a refill on salsa and after waiting about 20 minutes again we finally decided to get up and go to the bar to ask for some. When she did end up bringing it to the table we politely said thank you to no response, not even so much as eye contact or a your welcome or anything. The time between walking in the door and finally receiving our food was about 2 hours, and there were plenty of empty tables, it was not due to being busy. Anytime we saw our waitress she was leaning against a wall chit chatting doing nothing, even when we were waiting for our credit card to be brought back to the table after paying. Awful service, we wont be going back there again.
Bad lighting, bright and it hurts your eyes. Watery salsa, blah beans, meals were below average and so was the service. Not sure why the reviews on here are so good.
Grew up in Southern California and have lived in Buffalo area for 21 yrs...This place is authentic Mexican just like California Mex Cuisine! Have tried other restaurants as they have come and gone but La Tolteca has been here at same location for a long time. Food is delicious with great presentation and the service has been always great for my Family. I have never had a bad or close to it experience and I would recommend to anybody if they dont know what AUTHENTIC really means. Dont pay attention to other other reviews because you cant please everybody all the time regardless of what you do ;) * Ask if Denise or Karen are working and that you want to sit in their section if possible and you will have awesome service with true Mexican hospitality!
Best refried beans this side of the Rio Grande!! I generally do not like them, yet I wanted to lick my plate clean of the beans!!Going to have to return just for them.PS. Fajitas were awesome too!
Food was good.,and the wait time wasnt long.The service was outstanding. I had the Tacos and Rice. The atmosphere was nice not loud at all but people was enjoying themselves.
Love the food, havent had anything bad yet. Everything is good just depends what you like.
Always amazing. Service is above and beyond.
Went for lunch, the staff was busy. That said, our waiter was brief and seemed unhappy our stressed out. Service was slow and my group was nearly late getting back to work. I ordered a Speedy Gonzales and it was mediocre at best. The taco was so soggy it was nearly soup, I hate soggy tacos! The rice was bland and the enchilada unremarkable. The waiter also did not get me a receipt and when I asked about it he dug it out of the trash. Will not visit again, too many better options in the area.
Ordered 4 amigos and it looked great but when I bit in all the meat was really dry. Which really is a shame cause the flavor was really good but again really hard to eat. May consider giving another try in hopes it was a off night.
Great Mexican Food. The margaritas pack a mean punch. I usually visit about 4 times/month. Service is good and fast. Everyone is friendly from the bartender to the busboy.
2 employees working at 4pm on a Monday, the day after Christmas. Maybe 5 tables eating in the restaurant. The employee came over and said that it would be a 15 minute wait while him and the other server caught up I watched while they talked the whole time chatted with their tables and didnt clean one table for a good 10 minutes. They easily couldve sat us gave us chips and drinks and told us theyd be right with us. But no, they lost our table of 4, another table of 3 and a table of 5 all who were waiting and left, probably over $200 they didnt care about. Absolutely unacceptable. The sad part is, with the closing of El Agave there arent too many good Mexican restaurants out there anymore.
Ive only been there once but the food was authentic and tasty. Nice atmosphere, very kind server. I will go back.
Delicious & excellent service !
Food is great, servicer is excellent!
Great food, awesome atmosphere!!!!
This is a good place to go for lunch. They have lunch-sized portions and if you go after 1 pm, it is not crowded. We started with a basket of chips and salsa, which was just spicy enough. I had a fried chimichanga with beef tips. It was cover with queso, guacamole, lettuce and sour cream. I would have asked for guac on the side, if I had noticed that the menu said it was included. I was able to substitute rice for the beans. Everything tasted good. My husband also enjoyed his Enchilada Poblanas. He said the mole sauce was very good.
Probably the best food youll ever eat. The atmosphere is very nice and the same is true about the entire staff. Definitely recommended if you are looking for a good time out with your family
The staff and the food were equally amazing. Food was fresh and tasty. The staff was super nice, professional and engaging. For a very busy restaurant the service was very fast.
I love La Tolteca!! I eat there about once a week! They have great food and the staff is always attentive and provide great service.
SERVICE,FOOD,,ATMOSPHERE AND THE AUTHENTIC FEEL
Great atmosphere and a delight to dine here. Hot n spicy food with superb service. Mexican that don’t make ya sick the next day!
Worst taco salad ever!! You would think that because I got no shell, light tomatoes, & wanted no complimentary chips. I would have gotten extra meat, maybe lettuce, something, but nope...& im still trying to figure out why no black olives reside here, what is a taco salad without them?? A sad Friday for me, as I only eat one meal & day, & that little bowl of sadness, was it for me, till Saturday. I will steer clear of this place!!
Great food! They did have a decent wait but it was still overall a good experience. Get the chimichangas, very delicious!
Service wasnt great had to ask someone who wasnt our waiter for the bill. Bartender was kind of rude :/ all of this occurred with only like 5 tables seated in the whole place
I very much enjoyed the beef tacos. Their salsa was mild and had a great flavor. The tomatlis sauce on my friends dinner was amazing.
Good to finally find some good spanish food! Big menu, quick service, good portion sizes. We did feel a bit rushed by our server, but otherwise good experience
What can we say that we havent written about our favourite restaurant. The staff make our visits special every time....from Jared to Brenda...we feel like family when we go there...their food is great and their Margarita specials are a real draw!!
Ive been coming to La Tolteca for years and Ive never had anything but fantastic meals. Best Carne Asada in Buffalo. Good drinks, no corn syrup, all great ingredients; food and alcohol. Great experiences and full bellies.
Do not go with a big party they cannot accommodate you. Got separated and it took forever to get order taken, after waiting over a hour. We came at 5:30 it was 7:15 no food yet dont know what food taste like yet still waiting...
Very reasonably priced menu. Friendly staff. Free chips and fresh salsa. The lunch special portions were quite generous.
Ive been there several times. Theyre always busy, but Ive never had to wait for a table, nor been delayed for service. Servers are all very capable and the food is great.
We celebrated a birthday and everyone loved the food. We just returned from San Diego and were craving authentic tacos and it did not disappoint.
Food was cold taste was bland and no rice given tequira los mayos is the best Mexican place in western new york if you want true great tasting food
I consistently have had great experiences here. The food is absolutely delicious. The staff is friendly and attentive and the prices are very reasonable.
Waitress was awesome. Food was great.
Amazing food and service
I really do wish I could rate this place higher but the service was very slow and they messed up part of my order. The food however was really good. If you are going to go here try to go where they arent as busy I guess
Very nice service drinks not watered down that on point food fantastic.
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for La Tolteca - Buffalo, NY 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-07We had the jalapeño poppers, the tortilla soup and I had the Burrito Grande. Delicious! Service was spot on. I highly recommend when desire the spicy!
Review №2
2022-06-14Early dinner. The service was great but our margaritas were warm. So weird. Happy hour pricing maybe thats why? Loved the chips and salsa, added on queso which was good too. 2 enchilada dinners ordered both came out looking great! My verde was naked! I like the lettuce, pico, sour cream garnish so I got it as an add on. All and all a filling, great tasting meal.
Review №3
2021-11-28We have loved La Tolteca for years! Food is always consistent and of good quality. Service is always good as well. This is a family favorite!
Review №4
2021-12-01Great lunch specials. Chips and salsa for the table. Had the chicken chimichanga this time, but had the burrito last time. Both were very good. Beans and rice, especially the rice were good.
Review №5
2022-02-13First time at this restaurant, passing thru We were hungry and love mex food decided to try this place. My experience here was not that great , Decor is nice, it reminds me another fav rest we go often in Fort Wayne,IN. Got to the door took a minute for someone to sit us, staff seems not so friendly like many other places I been. Im a former Flight Attendant I been in many places maybe is the East Coast personality who knows? The Guacamole was not the best , the food was ok, my carnitas was a bit salty, if Chef Ramsey was at this place he might even fail them. But there is room for improvement. Got a margarita it was ok also. We left the place with some many disappoitment , since we love mex food, and saw past reviews were excited to give a try but it turns out to be a total fail for us.
Review №6
2022-02-03Today was my first visit. The food and service was great but I had to take away 1 star because my margarita was pleasing to the eyes but seemed to be missing the alcohol taste. I will definitely go again but will ask for a extra shot in my drink to give it the flavor it should have.
Review №7
2021-03-02(Please like and follow if this was helpful :) )I cannot tell if it is an authentic mexican as I have never been to Mexico before.But servers were friendly and professional. I felt like they tried their best to provide the best service.Food was good but my dish, gravy sauce like food, was a bit salty. Another one was tasty.Rice with corns was excellent!
Review №8
2022-05-07My wife and I eat here on occasion. We have no complaints. The food is aways good, always HOT when it comes out. The prices are reasonable, about what youd expect. Service is ok. Nothing to complain about, but nothing that stands out as exceptional. Well be going back!!
Review №9
2022-05-05The dishes are too heavy in my taste. Too salty in general. Tapas are not what I expected, deep fried with tortillas. Cheesy sauce is pretty good tho. Services’ fast and good even when it’s busy.
Review №10
2021-10-29Quick seating, great ambience, fast service and authentic Mexican food. Will return again soon.