***VERY IMPORTANT: GLUTEN-FREE AND/OR VEGANS READ THIS***
Gluten-free: this place has options but if you are ACTUALLY gluten free and/or have Celiac disease you do NOT want to eat here. The level of cross contamination is just one problem, the bigger problem is uneducated employees telling you something is gluten free when it actually isn't (I have been told the rice is gluten free probably 5+ times, turns out--it isn't, at all. I've been eating it for years, this is a very big problem. Gluten free tortillas/wraps are steamed in same steamer as flour tortillas, i.e. they are not gluten free at all.)
Vegans/Vegetarians: If you're serious about your diet I can't recommend eating here given the lack of knowledge the staff has. I'm one of Alto Cinco's biggest fans and I've referred them many customers. For the average person it's excellent food (some of best in Syracuse), but if you're vegan or vegetarian I would not trust that your food doesn't contain chicken broth or any other animal sourced ingredients, there's literally no way of telling unless you want to do some intensive research (good luck contacting the owner or anyone there who has any information on what's actually in your food, you have better odds of a teenager at Taco Bell being able to rattle off the 100+ ingredients in their cheese sauce off the top of his head).
VERDICT: Alto Cinco kicks ass as long as you don't need vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free food. This place should especially not be considered a gluten free friendly restaurant unless you're merely on the gluten free hipster band wagon and can afford ingesting it.
Especially for this place, you have to treat food quality separate from service and environment. Â Consider each one independently.
Food:
The food is ok to good. Â Somewhat inconsistent. Â In the last 2 times, I have had a chicken dish both times. Â The first time, the chicken was cooked that day. Â The second time, it was reheated. Â That's a no-no. Â
The menu is basic mexican fare, some interesting choices in limitation, such as soft tacos only, no crunchy corn shells. Â
They have a fresh sweet tasting habanero sauce that they charge a bit for, but it is a must. Â
Also, they have many options for vegan and vegetarian people. Â If you have an option limited diet in this respect, this is a real indulgence. Â The vegan and super vegan burritos are tasty. Â The inferno burrito is spicy and delicious. Â
About their cornbread: Â It is tough, dry and hard to eat. Â Why include it? Â My cornbread is better! Â If it is vegan cornbread, you can make better vegan cornbread. Â Drop or revise. Â
Service:
They get a lot of flack that they need to be nicer in there, "it's not Williamsburg, dudes". Â However, I can sympathize that they, the workers are struggling to satisfy their customers with a very very undersized restaurant. Â That's difficult, and I think their hurried demeanor turns off a lot of folks. Â The owners need to upsize but for some reason, don't. Â I've had pretty courteous treatment in this place. Â One cook at the take out counter (a very intensely busy place, especially during lunch hour) offered to give me a quarter for parking. Â
Environment:
Cramped. Â Claustrophobic (I choose this word knowing that it is in the mind of the customer, but it is what you feel and what the staff feels simultaneously). Â Clean. Â
We need places that define the culture of Syracuse. Â Chains aren't going to do that. Â But in everything, you have to push yourself to be continually better, and I don't know if AC's owners are still fighting like they were when they created their menu and opened up on Westcott St. Â I'm rooting for you, AC.
Best Mexican in Syracuse! The selection, the portions, the flavor. If you are getting a burrito go with "covered" it is so good.
Enough said!
Beware though the dining room is extremely small and does not seat many people. You could have to wait and when you do sit, it is tight quarters.
Enjoyed a takeout catfish burrito, which was spicy and delicious and filling.
I would give this place 4 stars except the cost here seems a little outrageous. We ordered two burritos and the total came to $24. Ouch. Unless each burrito gets stuffed with a $10 bill, then $24 is a little rich for my blood. While it's hard to argue that the quality of the food here isn't better than some other burrito pushers in the city, I'm not sure it's that much better. Especially when all I want to do is shove a pound of unhealthy food in my face.
Gotta give respect when respect is due. One of my favorite spots in the Syracuse area. Outstanding atmosphere. Great spot to kick back with a few buddies and drink some quality beers and eat some great mexican munch. Â
Can be a bit crowded (small place) on friday and saturday nights so I recommend going on a week day and sit in and take in the experience. They also have an incredible brunch...
I highly recommend the Catfish Burrito, Jerk Chicken Burrito, Corn bread and the pizzas.
The food is awesome, and that sour cream must be homemade - holy cow! The prices were decent for the quality and I like that they have lots of vegetarian and vegan options available. They are also good about noting any possible food allergies on the menu, which I appreciate.
I really want to give this place that 5th star, but it was just so cramped and crowded, and (I hate to say it but) the hipster vibe was just a little too much for me.
This place is awesome! Though I haven't gotten the chance to eat in yet (the wait was an hour and 45 minutes--at 9 pm. What? We ordered out.), the food was really awesome. I got the Angelito burrito, and it was a beautiful, smokey chipotle tofu and black bean experience. My friend got the shrimp tostadas which had a really great flavor. My other friend got the catfish platter, the best part of which was the dipping sauces, in my opinion; the catfish breading was weird, coming from me, a south Louisiana native and self-dubbed fried seafood aficionado. We also ordered a mango salsa and chips, which was delicious! Even though we ordered a large, the chips-to-salsa ratio leaned highly towards the former-- there probably was only  a stingy 1/3 cup serving of delicious salsa to go around. However, all-in-all, a really adorable restaurant with an awesome menu that I can't wait to work my way through during the rest of my undergrad years.
Review Source:Vegetarian Mexican-inspired hipster-priced food that is super tasty and in big portions. Tiny tables means you're not going to be able to order a ton of food at once but they do wait until you're done your appetizers to bring out your mains.
Chile Relleno appetizer: poblano pepper cut in half and stuffed with cheese. Since there was a main dish version we thought this would be tiny - we couldn't be more wrong. Basically after this one we were halfway stuffed. Rice and beans were tasty too.
Catfish soft tacos: also tasty - although the flour tortillas are like the ones we can get from Aldi.
BBQ Chicken Pizza: Big fan of the thin tortilla crust, and the toppings were decently plentiful. Very flavorful.
Service: quick and polite, good pacing of food being brought out (we could only fit two plates on our table so this is a must).
Ambience: We were there on a Saturday at the dinner rush so very crowded, but didn't feel rushed to eat or pay. A little dark but really pretty lattice lamps and candlelight make for a romantic hangout. Love the bar decor, somehow the combination of wood and chalkboards and bottles does it for me.
I'd go back to try more of their pizzas and the shrimp tacos - but not in groups of more than 3.
I love love love love LOVE Alto Cinco. The atmosphere is great, the service is great, and the food is WONDERFUL. The prices may seem a bit steep, but trust me, they're worth it- the burritos are roughly the size of a newborn. And don't expect authentic Mexican, this is definitely hippie-Mex. Some personal recommendations: best sweet potato fries ever (with chipotle ketchup!), the catfish burrito, and the BBQ tofu burrito.
My only complaint is that this place is a little crowded, but the food is too good to really make me care. There is also wonderful outside seating, and it's Westcott St, so the people watching is sure to be interesting.
One of my favorite places in Syracuse. It has good sized burritos and delicious wkend brunch for a decent price. My favorite is the shrimp burrito but the catfish is pretty good too. Â Awesome place to have a brunch date or just a meal with friends. Drink menu can be a little more extensive but I guess thats part of the charm of this place. This place would definitely make it in NYC too.
Review Source:Always a good meal - love the catfish burritos. Â You won't leave hungry! Â Tonight had seafood fideo that was a daily special that was fantastic. Tight quarters but worth the squeeze. Â Great vibrant crowd - waitstaff and bartender very personable and prompt. Â Looks like great takeaway too if you don't want to eat in. Â Beer and wine but no liquor - good sangria and good selection. Â Definitely a fave and special place!!
Review Source:A little pricey but reasonable. Lot's of good beer selections and a bar. All the food I've had is fantastic. Last time I went I really enjoyed the bbq tofu platter. It seems most everything (that I've ordered at least, minus burritos) comes with really tasty, generous servings of rice and beans. The burritos are huge. The place is clean and has nice, not overly kitschy Mexican decor. The bathroom is clean--weird to say I suppose, but it was enough so that it was worth remarking. My only complaint is that it s small so it gets very cramped, particularly on busy nights. Getting up from your seat can be difficult. I like when it's warm and you can do outdoor seating.
Review Source:Always a great Mexican meal! The breakfast is phenomenal! The place is small so it's hard to get seated which is why it's only 4 stars BUT you can get it to go.  I recently tried the breakfast - huevos rancheros & the breakfast burrito - both are absolutely delicious. You have to like Mexican from the  start to appreciate the breakfast. Note: The coffee is strong if that's what you like.  It's a bit of a hipster place, but the food is tasty.
Review Source:Simply put, this is a restaurant that would be right at home in the Mission District of San Francisco (a predominately latino neighborhood known for its various Latin American cuisine).
I played it safe and chose the El Dorado burrito plate.  Basically, a covered chicken chile rellaño burrito w/ sauce and sour cream, served w/ large fries.  The chicken was tender, the rice and beans were flavorful, and the guacamole and sauce were amazing.  The burrito is so large, you'll have enough to share between two people with leftovers to boot!  But don't forget to try out the chipotle ketchup with your fries.
At $16, you're definitely paying big-city prices for this entree. Â Most other main dishes on the menu were $10-$15. Â But what you're receiving is high-quality mexican-inspired food.
Is this truly an authentic mexican restaurant? Â No. Â Is it a hipster hangout? Â Most probably. Â But who cares, it's great local cuisine in a town not known for having a sophisticated dining scene. Â I can't wait to go back and try Paella night on Wednesdays!
Alto cinco  doesn't quite qualify as being a "hole in the wall," but it's definitely a cozy little place.  The prices are reasonable if not a little bit high (10-15 per person).  It's super vegetarian/vegan friendly and has the best, wettest, messiest, burritos I've ever tried.  These are huge hulkin' things you eat with a knife and fork.  Try the catfish burrito for dinner.  It's different, and sooo delicious.
Also, they actually have an amazing breakfast menu too. Â They get a little crowded after 5pm or so (revelers waiting for their shows to start at the theatre next door) and sometimes the crowds can get sketchy....... BUT if you come in for breakfast, it has a completely different vibe. Â Instead of a super jammed packed crazy loud joint, it feels like a cute, quiet, hip little place where you can grab breakfast and read the paper or answer emails or whatever. Try the egg and cheese breakfast sandwich if you're there in the am.
The only reason I'm docking a star is because their prices are a little bit higher than the surrounding spots that are frequented by students. Â Also their "cocktails" Â are pretty bad since they don't have a liquor license to serve hard alcohol. Â Stick with the beers on tap.
They are not just un-kid-friendly, they are kid-hostile!
Having overnighted at a friend's in Syracuse last Saturday, they recommended Alto Cinco for brunch before we hit the road for the trip back to Philly. Â I had my wife and 16 month old with me. Â I asked for a high chair and they said they do not have any - Â not that they were all used - but they simply do not have them. Â I asked for a booster and the waiter with a bit of attitude said they don't have those either. I asked, "So what about folks who want to eat here with their children?" Â He shrugged with complete disinterest and turned away from me. Â I was surprised and stunned at the complete lack of respect as well as the blatant message that breeders were not welcome. Â (I don't think the waiter was gay; just a posturing twit.) Â At that moment my year and a half old daughter bumps her head on the table from her non-elevated position in the adult seat. Â The table is pressed steel or alloy and quite sharp-edged - Â as in painful and dangerous. Â So my daughter is now bawling and this host looks at us with the stink eye. Â I just left then and there and ate at Mom's Diner across the street. Â They were polite, pleasant, and provided tasty and interesting Middle-Eastern twists on the common breakfast. Â
Just makes me wonder how Alto Cinco can be a part of the community without making any concessions for the family of their patrons. Â This is not haute cuisine; it's a Mexican joint that thinks it's popular in midtown Manhattan. It's almost comical to see such unjustified self-importance in a college town taco place. Â So the service was so bad that I did not even want to eat there.
Just moved to Syracuse a few months ago and was told this is the place for Mexican food. Being from Texas, I was a bit surprised at the menu. Heavy on Burritos, and many of them very non-traditional. I made the mistake of ordering enchiladas, which were very bland. My son had a jerk chicken burrito, which was pretty good but def not mexican, or at least not TexMex that I love. Think I will go check Cantina Laredo out  which just opened at Destiny.
Service was good.
Very tiny cramped dining area, Had outdoor sidewalk seating but it was a very hot day in mid 90s, so we ate indoors.
One star for the service. Horrible! Not only did our food come out in an hour, but our snooty waiter forgot our appetizer! He didn't even stop by once during the meal to ask if everything was going well. Mind you, we sat a table away from the door/kitchen, and he was passing by us constantly and attending to everyone else but us! I wish I had gotten his name...When we finished our meal, another waiter (who appeared much friendlier) came to take our plates away and asked if we wanted anything else. Once we paid for the meal...lo and behold, our original snooty waiter came to take it! And he didn't even say a word or make eye contact with us. Ughh!
The food was good. It's not authentic Mexican food, but the catfish burrito was very tasty. Skip on the jerk chicken entree; nothing special about that dish. The restaurant is small, but very charming with its decor. However, because of the service I received, or lack thereof, at Alto Cinco, I will most likely not be returning. I will opt for the take-out counter where at least my food will be promptly ready and possibly receive better service!
I really love Alto Cinco. I've been here a few times when I'm in town for work and every time I am blown away by how awesome the food is. My class order is the cinco special quesadilla with chicken which is large enough for two people to split with some chips and queso and/or guacamole. I also love their sangria- probably a little too much... it comes out looking like a sunrise in a tall glass. mmmmm.
Everyone is definitely right though, this place has very few tables and you're practically on top of the person behind you. This is not the place for elbow room or to bring a big party. This would be, however, an amazing place for a date. Dim, cozy, interesting and a fun place to share some tasty dishes. Though it can get a little loud and the wait can be long if you go here during busy dinner hours or on the weekend, so I'd definitely keep that in mind.
I think it's great that they have solid vegetarian and even vegan options here since that can be tough to find other places. Plus the food and veggies are always super fresh and you can really taste the difference. It's definitely not your typical Mexican restaurant, but personally I think it's so much better.
This place is a great Mexican restaurant, but it is so, so much more for Westcott. It's also the best bar in the area, thanks to their absolutely awesome late-night hours and great beer selection (I hear they even fill growlers now!). Because they deliver, they're a great resource when you're too lazy to cook or need some party food in a pinch.
The bartenders are cool, the waitstaff are friendly, and the atmosphere is incredible. My only gripe--and it is so minor that I would never let it keep me from coming back here again and again--is that I don't think a single item on their menu contains beef. I understand that they play up the vegan-friendly angle, but c'mon--a Mexican restaurant where you can't get a burrito stuffed with steak or a plate of nachos piled with ground beef? That's more than outweighed by all of the positives, though, and this place should be everyone's one-and-only stop in Westcott.
I totally enjoy the food here.
I will say though, it kind of bugs me that this place is raved about as a Mexican place. I much prefer to think of it as a local-hipster-fresh-food kinda place, cause with all the fancy ingredients it never satisfies my Mexican food cravings.
It's small and often crowded, but worth it. Also has vegetarian and vegan options, which is pretty great.
This place is small and cramped, a little uptighty on the vegetarian, hipster scale. There's also a long wait, and don't expect arm room. My four friends and I were squished in to a corner that I wasn't sure if it was a table spot just a crevice created by an open door. One good note? When I ate here with some friends, there was so much eye candy of skinny tattooed boys I did not know existed in Syracuse. That was a delight.
But take this from someone who isn't a huge fan of vegetarian or Mexican food. First off, this place is expensive - but it's Syracuse, decent (not even good) food will be expensive. Secondly, there's a lot of choices for vegetarians, vegans - Alto Cinco caters towards the ESF/environmentally friendly cloud.
However, I have to give Alto Cinco this credit: I may not like Mexican food - but I LOVE catfish tacos. I was so glad I went for this choice. It's a good combination of crispy and salty, nothing too overbearing with too many ingredients. The flavor was right on fresh. Drinks are good - we shared delicious sangria that had an alcoholic twang, not just watered down juice.
I mean, it's a trek from campus, yet I prefer this over Chipotle, although not necessarily over Syra-juice - which has erratic opening times. But for a date - There's a lovely night atmosphere with candles and blurry lights amongst the Westcott crowd.
It saddens me to see so many not-so-good reviews of Alto Cinco. Â Â If you want true Mexican food, skip Alto Cinco but if you want some darn good Mexican-inspired food, this place is for you. Â Â
We stopped by for breakfast last Sunday and the burritos were oh so yummy. Â I had mine with chicken-sage sausage and avocado plus the black beans, eggs, and hash browns all rolled up together - add the green Tabasco and you'll be in for a treat.
Service was fast and efficient and an issue with one of our orders was handled well and the manager comp'd our coffees for the mistake.
Writing this review makes me want to go for dinner sometime soon!
I am mildly obsessed with Alto Cinco. That may be an understatement. The jalapeno cornbread, I think, is on my list of best cornbread ever. Followed closely by the grilled blue cornbread at Empire and the cornbread at Maxie's in Ithaca. But I digress.
Favorites: California burrito (which has guac and roasted red peppers) with brown rice, on a whole-wheat tortilla. Chile relleno (breading and frying a pepper and covering it with cheese? Okay, twist my arm).
Veggie special burrito is also good, so is the jerk chicken but I rarely stray from the California. The side salad is standard fare but the lime-y dressing on it is SO GOOD (and I don't usually like dressing).
The servers are usually hilariously awkward but very friendly and accommodating (and apologetic if something goes wrong). They have a pretty good selection of beer and the burritos are huge (I usually end up eating half and bringing the other home, since the cornbread and salad are filling).
Nachos are also legit here. Have not tried the slightly intimidating sticky sesame candies that come with the check...I'm afraid I might lose a tooth.
In general, remember that this is not REALLY a Mexican restaurant. It's heavily vegetarian, very New Age-y hippie healthy Mexican-inspired food. But that may be why I like it so much. :) Oh, and don't try to come here with more than 4 people, and even that may be too many. The wait is long and the dining room is sooo small.
I am so, utterly disappointed!
I know I'm biased for having experienced true Mexican food, but I came here knowing that this was not "Mexican food," but food that serves like Mexican cuisine. American ingredients. Still, it was just as bad as my roommate told me it was.
ATTN VEGAN AND VEGETARIANS: this place was created for you.
I'm not against vegetarianism, but if you're going to serve burritos, they MUST always have some type of meat. If not, they should have NO wet, soggy, spinach? I had a TON of that in my Frisco burrito. Big mistake.
My friend got the catfish burrito based upon praise from Yelp. I tried it-- it's different, and probably one of the better dishes.
Way overpriced for what it is. $12ish for burritos.
I give it two stars, not one, because the ambiance was pretty cool, though small.
Oh yeah, the waiter was so impatient. We weren't even finished with our food and he kept wanting to take it away. But he was a nice guy. Just sayin.
(I should concede that my review may be slightly biased upwards by 4-year-college nostalgia propulsion. But on a recent trip through the city, I stopped in, and loved every second of my afternoon visit.)
I see a bit o bitchin in the below reviews, so let me tell it to you straight. Alto Cinco is at the top of the food chain for eateries in Syracuse. Period. It happens to have a veg and vegan flair, but that's no impediment. It happens to have limited bar and mastication space, but so what? It's not the size that counts, it's how you wiggle your worm. It happens to be a wee bit pricey, but that follows as a semi-effect of its petiteness, and more fundamentally it just comes with the territory. If you don't like the prices, go somewhere else. The service, it must be admitted, is fine, not great. And this has been mentioned by other reviewers, but apparently it requires reiteration: this is not Mexican food, nor is it Tex Mex, it is ALTO CINCO food, enough said.
So what about the food? My top pick is the Chile Relleno burrito, but all of the specialty burritos are scrumptious (to be completely frank, I think Syrajuice had the best Burrito until recently - I hear management has changed) but I also appreciate the large-serving salads. My girlfriend and I would typically get a burrito or substantial entree and a salad and split them. This is in my opinion the optimal to go Alto. Of course, you cannot forget the superb cornbread. Then there are the libations: excellent selection of brews (always a few good ones on tap), excellent coffee, wine. Even their breakfast is super solid, with a surprising range of options. I just love and miss this place.
I was stoked, I mean STOKED to find a place where (I thought) my kid sister (family carnivore) and I could enjoy a meal while I deposited her for the year at SU. Walking distance from her dorm, vegan friendly (which I need) blah blah blah.
I guess i should say I'm vegan because I eat fruit and vegetables, not 'cause I eat tofu and fake meat. Whatever. There was 1 vegan salad, I figured the rest'd be easily modified, but no. The next time I want to wait 2 hours to eat a bowl of spinach with a tablespoon of other "salad" ingredients on it ... I'll just go to the supermarket.
I hate giving vegan friendly places bad reviews, but the food was unremarkable and the service was WAY less than desirable. I won't be back, and I doubt my sister and her roomie would even order takeout...since they could go to the store, get back, and cook before the food would likely even arrive.
If you go into Alto Cinco expecting authentic Mexican food, you're setting yourself up for disappointment. HOWEVER... what they've got goin' on is pretty darn good.
Fiancé and I, both hailing from the University area at separate points in our lives, decided to stop in on a whim as we were in the neighborhood. I hadn't been to Alto Cinco in at least five years, but it was always a go-to spot as a college-aged vegetarian (hello, BBQ tofu burrito). Having since given in to the carnal delights of seared animal flesh, I had the catfish burrito. It was certainly tasty, but I had serious entree envy when the fiancé ordered the grilled shrimp burrito... oh my goodness. Both were served with a salad of field greens and a hunk of cornbread. My meal was accompanied by a Rogue Chipotle Ale, which the server allowed me to sample before ordering, pointing out that it was either a "love it" or "hate it" kind of beer (obviously, I fell into the former category).
I've always managed to hit Alto Cinco during non-peak hours, but even when the tables (and there aren't many, hence the four-star review) are full, sitting at the bar has always been a fine alternative.
Overall, our experience was great. I have a feeling we'll be making the trek out to Westcott Street more often!
Why did I think I would find good Mexican food in Syracuse? That's like saying I'll find a pair of Louboutins in Forever21 - impossible. Was in Syracuse this past weekend for commencement weekend for my sister and we decided on Alto Cinco for dinner. Bad choice? Yes.
Reason 1: Why am I paying 10 dollars for a scoop of black beans, brown rice, steamed spinach, chips & salsa, a smidgen of salad and some guacamole?
Reason 2: The sour cream in my burrito didn't even taste like sour cream.
Reason 3: Initially, we were going to dine in but the wait was 45 minutes. This place is RIDICULOUSLY small.
Reason 4: Staff seemed a little...off.
Reason 5: They're vegan and it's Mexican food. See the problem?
Thank goodness I'm never going to Syracuse again.
Mi Cinquito, what a fabulous 13 years we've had. This is a young, hip, artsy burrito joint. Don't believe anything else you hear. I often take out-of-town guests here.
The food is Tex-Mex and vegetarian-friendly since birth. They also serve fried catfish and can make anything with chicken. Favorite menu items: chips and guacamole, catfish tacos, catfish burrito, soup, Tex-Mex salad, Barry salad in the summer. The brunch menu is good too.
They have excellent beers on draft. And it's the best place in town for wine by the glass. The wines are superb and value priced.
The space is brightly painted. The bar is copper. The servers and especially the kitchen staff are cute and hip. There's lots of funky decor.
It's packed at 7 on weekends. I tended to go at off hours, either late lunch, lunch-at-3:30pm, late dinner, or late brunch. Lunchtime during the week isn't bad either.
You can order at the register for take-out or and to sit at the counter. You can also order beer or wine from the bar and drink it at the counter. The bar is free-for-all. In the dining room, there's table service. Speak to the bartender to be seated.
I must have eaten here 500 times.
Y U GOTTA PUT CINNAMON IN YO BEANZ?
I was nibbling on my "Cinco Special", recommended by a Syracuse grad and Alto Cinco fan, when it struck me that there was something very odd about the quesadilla. Yes, the rice was a weird texture and there was no way you could call this Mexican food. But then I tasted the Cinnamon and became slightly appalled. Every bite after that was Cinnamon overload and could hardly take it.
I tasted the breaded catfish in the catfish burrito and it was an interesting idea, but I really can't get past the fact that it is breaded...and served with mayo.
Apparently Syracuse doesn't have much to offer in the way of food, but I really just can't justify giving this place a higher rating. The interior is very pleasant, and I could see myself enjoying some relaxing beers and maybe an appetizer, but I think it would be worth the long drive to NYC to get some decent vittles in me.
Alto Cinco is a nice change from some 'cookie-cutter' Mexican restaurants. One of my favorite dishes are the burritos (the cornbread and guacamole are quite good too!)
Please be warned... the place is small & cramped and there's almost always a wait. (If that is not your style, take advantage of their Take Out). Once you do get seated, the service has consistently been good.
For something different, try their Sunday brunch, it was a pleasant experience when we tried it.
BEST MEXICAN FOOD I've had in my life. Great Veggie options, with the Spinach enchiladas being my personal favorite.
Delicious, fresh take on mexican food. This place is not authentic mexican, nor does it try to be but i can certainly say that I have yet to find a place to match alto cinco in NYC. Trust me, I've been looking!