La Tolteca, located in Buffalo, NY, is a standout destination for authentic Mexican cuisine. Nestled on Transit Rd, this vibrant restaurant captures the essence of traditional flavors that transport diners straight to Mexico. Guests rave about the dip selections, particularly the Queso Blanco and Guacamole, both rich and creamy, making them a perfect appetizer. The Combination Dinners allow patrons to customize their meals, serving comforting classics alongside freshly prepared rice and beans. Customer reviews echo a love for La Tolteca's welcoming atmosphere and attentive service. Diners like Cristina F. praise the mole enchiladas for their depth of flavor, while others, like Ashley Pelle, appreciate the generous portion sizes of dishes such as Pallirrada. The fried ice cream and churros also receive high marks, providing a delightful sweet finish to the meal. With a reliable track record of excellent food and service, La Tolteca has earned its status as a favorite for both locals and visitors. Whether you seek an explosion of authentic tastes or simply a warm, inviting space to enjoy a meal, La Tolteca is a must-visit in Buffalo, NY. Highly recommended for anyone craving genuine Mexican fare!
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers kerbside pickup
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For La Tolteca - Buffalo, NY
Cristina F
May 20,2025
Authentic Mexican Cuisine in Buffalo! This was my first time visiting Buffalo, NY, and I was thrilled to find an authentic Mexican restaurant. I ordered the mole enchiladas, and they did not disappoint! The flavors were rich and perfectly balanced—just what I was hoping for. A big thank you to the friendly and welcoming staff who made the experience even better. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious, authentic Mexican food in Buffalo!
Melissa Giambra
Apr 26,2025
This is our go to Mexican Restaurant. The food is always top notch. We have never had a bad meal or experience here. Tonight we went and Jim was our server. We have had him a few times before. He is always so friendly and attentive. I 100% recommend La Tolteca when you want authentic Mexican.
Ashley Pelle
Apr 15,2025
Passing by Buffalo area and saw this eye catching name "La Tolteca", we have to try! It's cozy, authentic and inviting environment. We have to get suggestion from our server and it was satisfying, very helpful. We ordered the 'Pallirrada' to share and it was so good, more than enough for 2 people. This place will definitely make me keep coming back to this area.
Doosan Technician (Service with Hardt)
Apr 8,2025
From Southern California. Have been looking for an acceptable Mex-restaurant and have always ended in disappointment. This one took me back to Bordertown restaurants of SoCal and visits to Texas. The simple freshness of the salsa/chips - two baskets and 3 bowls - I had to stop myself 4 different times. We had the Molcajete. It was great. This place tic’s all the boxes and provides a box to go... Definitely recommend! Oh, and service was awesome!
Ron Kotlik
Mar 18,2025
One of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve ever been to. We love this place. Food, margaritas, and service is always top notch. Highly recommend!
h h
Feb 26,2025
Not run the run-of-the-mill fair. Worth a try for those looking for well-flavored everything. Been to several Mexican restaurants and as of late, the fajitas a beyond lacking in seasoning and flavor. Even their lettuce tastes amazing!!!
Pamela Ford
Feb 20,2025
We kept driving past this restaurant and always said we wanted to go in. We started with the queso fundido and we looked at each other and asked why we had waited so long! The food was great, the service was friendly and helpful. What the restaurant lacks in ambiance it makes up for in absolutely amazing food. One of our new favourites in Buffalo!
T. K. Dandridge
Feb 8,2025
Listen. When I go for authentic Mexican food, this is EXACTLY what the hell I am talking about. Atmosphere and motion absolutely matter in this situation and this place had both. Our 2nd night out on the town; me and my lady waited almost a half hour to be seated. Here's the kicker. WE DIDN'T EVEN MIND! We had high expectations and these folks met them. Clean, artsy, lively joint with a brilliant staff. Got our food out in such a quick and orderly fashion. First off, I love the tortilla chips. Packed a serious crunch and have the right amount of salty goodness to be eaten solo. The salsa, ESPECIALLY the Queso Blanco; bravo! Absolute elite taste. Would've loved it to be a bit thicker, but it was still great. The Cho-ri Fries. Oh, my stars at night. These almost made me faint. BEYOND bangingly delicious. The chorizo, cheese and Pico de Gallo rate were as equal as equal can get and harmonized beautifully with one another while keeping the fries good and damn crispy. My lady finished off with the Chicken soft tacos and I doubled up with a Grande Chicken Burrito and a Chicken Quesadilla. This is not an exaggeration. That.....was the best quesadilla I've ever had in my natural born life. So much flavor spilling out so effortlessly. Fantastic experience. Buffalo was incredible and you all were apart of that. Thank you so much, again for making us feel so welcome. Rating: 9.4/10 (Thicker Queso is always better. It tastes amazing. Thicken that sucker up just a tad; you're gonna have to sell that by the bottle and ya might just get a postcard or two.. )
Reviews For La Tolteca - Buffalo, NY