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Best Mexican Food in Schenectady

Tacos, chili colorado and chips on Union Street
Chips and salsa first

Chips and salsa first

The chips and salsa hit the table as soon as you sit down, and we keep the basket coming. We'll also offer you a sample of our new bean recipe.
Burritos with a toasted tortilla

Burritos with a toasted tortilla

We toast the outside of the tortilla, and the filling is mixed through so every bite has some of everything. Get the chicken, or the steak and onions.
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Chili colorado and chili verde

If you like a stew-style pork plate, start with one of these. The pork is tender and there's plenty of it.
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New on Union Street

News10 wrote about us when we opened in Schenectady.
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Union St location hubby got take out yesterday. OMG will be ordering their whole menu! I had the ckn burrito & he had steak & onions. That was the best burrito ever (had many fr other local spots) all ingredients were perfectly dispersed, seasoned SO good & nicely toasted tortilla (a lot of other spots don't toast the outside good enough!) Btw, the ckn had no gristle, thank you for trimming it so well!! His steak looked so yummy he was definitely pleased! The rice was fluffy & refried beans…

Autumn S.

Staff was friendly and welcoming. i was happy to see someone who worked at another great Mexican restaurant I went to for years as one of the owners here. I always order either the Chili Colorado or Chili Verde when trying out a new Mexican restaurant and I was very pleased with their take on it. The pork was exceptionally tender and flavorful and plenty of it. I asked for extra spicy and they obliged. Great refried beans with a stack of warm, homemade flour tortillas to wrap it all up with...…

Scott A.

Once we walked in, we were greated and seated. The server was 10 out of 10, attentive to our needs and friendly. The menu is full of many good looking food. Coming from Miami I can say this flavor has hit the spot. Decorations are nice, colorful and the music is lively. At the end of our delicious meal we got a complementary tres leches. I can assure we will be back to try something else off the menu and to get that tres leches again.

Christopher S.

Staff was wonderful even gave me a portal charger because my phone died! Food is phenomenal 10/10 will be back for the liquor

caylee S.

The food was great, guacamole with chicharron is GREAT and the quesabirria empanada is really flavorful. The service was great.

Dalia C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular dishes?

Los Amigos Mexican Kitchen is known for hearty entrees served with rice and beans. Our most popular dishes include:

  • Tacos: A set of three tacos topped with onions and cilantro, served with a side of rice and beans.
  • Quesabirria Tacos: Three corn tortilla tacos filled with slow-cooked birria beef and melted cheese, griddled crisp and served with consomé for dipping and a side of rice.
  • Los Amigos Fajitas: Marinated strips of steak, chicken and shrimp cooked with fresh onions, bell peppers and spices, served with rice, beans and salad.
  • Carne Asada: Grilled rib eye steak served together with rice and beans.
  • Chile Colorado: Spicy carnitas in a red chili sauce, served with rice and beans.
  • Chile Verde: A spicy dish of carnitas covered with homemade green sauce, served with rice and beans.

Check out our full menu.

What are you known for?

We’re known for Mexican food in Schenectady, from quesabirria tacos and hearty burritos to fajitas, grilled meats, and seafood dishes.

  • Latin American Food: Latin American dishes range from grilled meats and rice plates to empanadas, fried pork rind with cassava, and sweet plantains. Examples include Arroz con Pollo, Chicharrón con Yuca / Fried Pork Rind and Cassava, Empanadas, Plátano Maduro / Fried Sweet Plantains, and Carne Asada.
  • Mexican Food: Mexican favorites span tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and fajitas, with chicken, steak, pork, seafood, and vegetable options. Examples include Quesabirria Tacos (3), Enchiladas, Carnitas Burrito, Chicken Fajitas / Pollo, Chimichanga Vegetales / Mixed Vegetables, and Carne Asada.
  • Chicken: Chicken comes grilled, breaded, or shredded across soups, burritos, fajitas, and dishes paired with shrimp or chorizo. Examples include Grilled Chicken / Pollo Asado, Chicken Milanesa / Milanesa de Pollo, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Grilled Chicken Burrito, Chicken with Shrimp / Pollo con Camarones, and Chicken with Chorizo / Chori Pollo.
  • Vegetarian Food: Vegetarian choices feature vegetable-filled burritos and chimichangas alongside black bean soup, egg dishes, guacamole, and rice with beans. Examples include Veggie Burrito, Chimichanga Vegetales / Mixed Vegetables, Black Bean Soup, Huevos a la Mexicana, Molcajete Guacamole, and Rice & Beans.
  • Seafood: Seafood dishes bring together grilled tilapia, fried snapper, calamari, and shrimp prepared with chipotle or mango habanero flavors. Examples include Grilled Tilapia Filet, Fried Red Snapper / Pargo Frito, Crispy Fried Calamari, Chipotle Shrimp / Camarones Chipotle, and Mango Habanero Grilled Shrimp (10 pieces).

Additionally, explore Steak, Burritos, Lunch, Drinks, Fajitas, Quesadillas, Tortas, Fish, Salads, Soups, Enchiladas, Birria, Empanadas, and Wings.

What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery & takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

Do you offer catering?

Yes! Los Amigos Mexican Kitchen offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.

Visit our catering page for more information.

What payment methods do you accept?

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Schenectady, Scotia, South Schenectady, Schonowe, Niskayuna, Harding Crossing, Rotterdam, Carman, East Glenville, Hawthorne Hill, Aqueduct, Alplaus, Beukendaal, Rexford, West Hill, Glenridge, Hutchinson Crossing, Stanford Heights, Wyatts, and Woodruff Heights.

Our location

Map showing the location of Los Amigos Mexican Kitchen on 515 Union St in Schenectady
Los Amigos Mexican Kitchen

Schenectady, NY

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