Featured Restaurant

Salsa Latina Restaurant( Click here to view menu )

With the weather getting warmer outside, it seems fitting that this months featured restaurant be Salsa Latina located on 315 Central Ave. in Albany New York. As one who truly enjoys Latin/Mexican cuisine I can honestly say that this place is now on the top of my list of best Latin/Mexican restaurants in the Capital Region. From the calming Spanish music being played, to the unique decorations of Latin heritage all around the restaurant it truly gave me the feeling of being in a place of Spanish origin. The restaurant also contained a bar which also makes it perfect for a friendly after-work place to go and relax. Along with the wonderful décor I took notice that the room’s layout was very spacious, perfect for holding large group without the feeling of claustrophobia.

The menu itself was a tad bit overwhelming with the number of options to choose from, yet it was also pleasing to know they had variety. I was pleased to find out that the restaurant began to warm up our appetite by starting us off with a pleasant helping of Nachos and Salsa (a traditional appetizer given at Latin/Mexican restaurants). Service was very good as well. The waiter was extremely polite and quick to help us with our needs. However the food was a whole different story. The kitchen certainly didn’t hold back. The amount of food made sure you definitely got your money’s worth. As far as the quality goes, all I can say is this is how a Mexican cuisine SHOULD be!! Overall I was extremely pleased with everything that Salsa Latina had to offer and will definitely make another visit very soon!

Review by Michael Weissman (Chief Culinary Consultant)

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Overall Rating = 94% out of 100%

Q. What are your hours of operation?

A. Mon - Wed 11am - 10pm / Thur - Sat 11am - 11pm / Sun 11am - 9pm

Q. Why should people dine here?

A. Family oriented and very unique.

Q. What kind of ethnic influences do you contribute to your food?

A. Latin American

Q. What makes your restaurant unique?

A. The menu variety.

Q. Why did you get into the restaurant business?

A. The passion I love it. I had my first restaurant at 25 years old. My mother and grandmother both ran food businesses.

Q. How long have you been in business?

A. 1 year in june 09.

Q. What is your best selling dish?

A. Bandeja Tipica

Q. If you had 1 word to describe your food, what word would it be?

A. Excellent

Q. Do you cater to special events?

A. Absolutely, we can handle large events.

Q. How do you want people to feel after leaving your establishment?

A. Satisfied and happy. Customers are our number 1 priority.