5-stars for decor. This place looks like it was pulled straight out of some quaint little southwestern biker/hiker destination town in New Mexico or Arizona. Excellent use of turquoise, adorable bar, all around the place looks great.
The service was good, everyone was super friendly and the margaritas were excellent. Â The food - not so much. My boyfriend got fajitas, which were decent. The steak was cooked perfectly when I normally expect that dried out Mexican overcooked beef shenanigan. He asked for jalapenos (just chop em up and sautee em..or not if that's easier... and throw em in the mix, this is his "uje") but they only had canned jalapenos (ew), and the request would be dependent on the chef's mood. Which we totally get, having worked in restaurants collectively for about 12 years, but jeez. So he didn't want them, since they're canned, but we wouldn't have gotten them anyway because apparently the request was denied.
Anyway, that's all fine and good, but I had chile rellenos, and they were terrible. Everything about that dish was terrible. We were actually making bets as to how long they had been frozen before they were reheated and put on my plate. I'm talking like, 3-inch freezer burn on these suckers. We also bet on how many times the beans had been refried..and refried.. and refried. I mean like rock-hard, crusty & dark on the outside of the scoop o' beans. I can't tell you how many chile rellenos I've eaten in my life.. but these were definitely the worst. I suppose I should have said something, at least to settle the bets we had made, but having already gotten the impression that the chef was an arrogant prick it seemed like it would have been a waste of time.
Chips & salsa were ok (the bf didn't like them though, too salty). Also the bf got pico and it wasn't pico at all, it was just salsa... which is fine but call it what it is. I believe this was a Saturday (if not it was pretty busy), so it's not like this was an off night.
I will definitely be back for drinks, cuz I'm a fan of the ambiance, and it's close to home. And kudos for opening a decent bar in schuylerville. I won't likely be eating there again though. Maybe I'm spoiled from being out west for so long, but I've found some excellent Mexican places in Saratoga. If i want frozen/canned food I'll just eat at home.
EDIT: Very interesting response. What say you of the "chef's mood" in whether to provide [canned] jalepenos? And the unbelievably inappropriate sexcapade story we got from a bartender, which I left out in order to represent the *restaurant* - not one employee - in the review (yes, I know how to review businesses appropriately...). And if not freezer burn (we almost always nail that one but you seem pretty insistent that we were wrong this time..) what exactly was wrong with the chile rellenos? I'd be happy to bring some good ones over and conduct a blind taste test with your own customers.
I have been back here multiple times (you *can* see my check-in count, right?), and brought tables of 4-6+, almost always at my own recommendation, for the margaritas/location/atmosphere. Have tried other dishes, pretty consistently "meh". I did enjoy the shrimp enchiladas and was planning to edit the review with updates on other hits & misses. My review was mostly positive (by Yelp standards, 3 stars means A-Ok), so I'd say the owner's response was very poor taste indeed. I have heard since from locals I showed this to that the attitude is not surprising at all. Also, interesting to see that there are almost as many filtered reviews as there are non-filtered. Hmm. I guess when you have a monopoly on the Schuylerville Mexican scene, you just don't need to isten to clients & respond appropriately. Really bummed about that because this place has tons of potential.
Food was fair to good, the servers were great, but the organization in this place needs an overhaul.  We had made a reservation on Wednesday for my mother's birthday dinner the following Saturday at 8:00pm.  My party sat down, looked at the menu, ordered drinks, apps, and our dinner all at the same time after being told that a larger table had been seated right before us and things may take a while longer, in order to save on time in things getting out.  Ten to fifteen minutes later, we get the drinks on the table, but a margarita that had been ordered was served unflavored.  Fast-forward another twenty minutes, and we finally get our appetizers(an order of guacamole, which was okay, and another of queso dip, which was pretty good). After we finish our apps, we are waiting around for another hour before asking where our entrees were.  We were informed that the plates should be out momentarily.  After another ten minutes pass, we ask for everything to go, as my parents and two out of the three other members of our party were rapidly growing tired, and it was getting toward 10pm.  My father had asked to speak with the owner, and he hands us $60 in gift certificates for the next time.  We hear nothing else after this, and we assume that the meal had also been comped, and all except two of us, who wanted dessert leaves.  They later get presented with a bill for the full meal, after ruining my mother's birthday.  Upon refusing to pay it were told by one of the waitresses that it would have gotten docked from our waitress' pay should it go unpaid.  I have never ever witnessed worse customer service in my life and will never return to this place.  My suggestion to the management is to watch your table scheduling better and make sure the kitchen can handle the load  that you're placing on them.  You lost at least a dozen potential customers tonight.
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Amigo's has character. The food was good and the tequila kept coming.
I'll be back.
In a town with so few choices for dining, here was a delightful and tasty spot with great beers, large drinks and comfortable, attractive settings; inside and out. Â The salsa was DELICIOUS! Â We sat outside until two couples decided to take over the entire outdoors by holding court with their obnoxious loud to the point of yelling, conversation. Â We finished our meals inside where the other thirty people were quiet in comparison.
Food was good to very good. The service was friendly and hospitable.
Worth eating at here in Schuylerville.
Absolutely wonderful atmosphere, food, and margaritas! The staff is always great, even on the busiest nights you don't feel rushed through your meal, and it really is a fabulous (and delicious) place to be. I've gone with family, with friends, for a quiet meal for two (always with reservations, which I'd definitely recommend), and even take out , and I've never been disappointed!
Review Source:It will take another visit to write a thorough review, but first impressions were pretty good. Reservations are suggested by the owner, and we were glad we reserved outside. The white plastic chairs could have used a bleaching, but then it is a casual place and you can go in shorts in summertime. The bar is very cute and the atmosphere inside appealing - with a genuine Mexican feel. The food is, of course, Americanized-Mexican all the way. But I had tasty crab cakes, and a side of guacamole that was quite respectable. There was plenty of crab in them and though they were on the appetizer menu, I found them more than adequate as an entree. Plus with chips and salsa and guac, the meal was more than filling enough. Said chips were salted (to make you drink more?) and slightly stale tasting. My husband liked the red sauce much better than the green on one of 2 beef enchiladas. He thought the beef was generous and well prepared. Â I love that they make their own bar mix, but my mango margarita was completely tasteless - except for tasting plenty of alcohol, so I asked for a side of bar mix. As soon as I poured in almost 8 oz. of it, my drink magically improved. For a bargain $7.00 it was large- which I always appreciate! The beer was cold and served in a great glass. The flan was too sweet for my liking and not creamy enough, but the man enjoyed it (he is so much less picky than me). But he is the one who suffered a belly ache the next morning!
Service was pretty good, and certainly friendly. 'Will give another try and hope to add a 4th star. LESS SALT, CHEFS OF AMERICA!!
The place is solid. Â Good food, helpful staff, nice decor. Â The food is extremely generous (Gordon Ramsey would complain at the huge portions). Â The owner is at the door. Â The place is comfortable. Â It is a little loud but it is sort of Schuylerville's Mexican Cheers - it is a place that everyone is welcoming and knows your name. Â The bar looks good. Â
If you like Mexican food it is a good place to stop. Â It is good solid food. Â It is not gourmet... the place never has specials. Â But the food is good, prices are fair, and servings are huge.
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