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Fish tacos at Bros Tacos. They make me happy when skies are gray. They are perfect on sunny days as well.

... said ned on Apr 4, 2012 at 2:27 PM | link

bros. fish tacos. i have eaten fish tacos everywhere else i have had a chance in the past 2 years and by far Bro's kicks the crap out of everyone. and not just like "got a good punch in while the other dude wasn't looking" kicks the crap, more like the rage induced pummeling due to years of bullying (think Ralphie vs. Scut Farkus). the kind of kicks the crap that you talk about for years. a mighty, mighty crapkicking. so much so that you should probably go have them. soon. if you are so inclined.

top it off with some mexican corn and really - i am happy for at least the length of three Downton Abbey episodes.

... said nicole on Apr 4, 2012 at 3:02 PM | link

Agreed with above. Bros fish tacos are amazing.

... said Jen on Apr 4, 2012 at 9:34 PM | link

Bros' are solid. Check out the Mexican grocery store on Central near the corner of Allen. Authentic tacos and Mexican snacks.

Still looking for killer al pastor.

... said Mike, lover of tacos on Apr 4, 2012 at 9:57 PM | link

Really? THere is a discussion to be had? Bros Tacos are the best and have become even better with the changes in the business a while back. Homemade tortillas, nothing made ahead, great ingredients... I am partial to the fish tacos, or salmon, but I change it up.

... said ChrisV on Apr 4, 2012 at 11:03 PM | link

If you haven't tried the Korean tacos at Mingle, you should soon. Like nowish. Bros is awesome. Mingle is a little different.

... said B on Apr 5, 2012 at 12:22 AM | link

Just the thought of fish tacos makes me ill.

... said Ron on Apr 5, 2012 at 9:01 AM | link

The fish tacos at Angelo's up at Saratoga National are a flavor explosion. The Chipotle hard-shell tacos with the spicy beef are pretty good, too, especially when topped with their guac.

... said Kristi on Apr 5, 2012 at 9:32 AM | link

La Mexicana On State St./Central Ave. Is the only authentic Taco place in the area that I have found. The Chorizo taco is Amazing!.. You can stock up on all your supplies to make your own in the grocery store also.

As far as fish Tacos go. Everyone should check out Capital City Gastropub on New Scotland Ave.

... said Jonathan on Apr 5, 2012 at 11:27 AM | link

My kitchen. :)

... said Jamie on Apr 5, 2012 at 11:58 AM | link

Agreed, Bros Tacos is the place to go!!

... said Penny on Apr 5, 2012 at 12:38 PM | link

Looks like i might have to give Bros another shot. Not impressed first time around. Have had a couple from Mexican Grocery on Central that were pretty good. Still looking for the wow factor though. Albany just seems to lack all around when it comes to food.

... said Ivan on Apr 5, 2012 at 1:15 PM | link

If you've never been to La Mexicana you need to jump in the car right now and head to Schenectady. There is no other place in the area that comes remotely close to their perfect tacos. Carnitas, Asada, Chroizo, Pollo, LENGUA - you can't go wrong. Buy three...or more. (You'll want more)

Bros is fine. They confuse the hell out of me because they claim they want people to call ahead and then don't pick up the phone half the time, so I've sorta given up on them.

I really, really, wanted to like the Mexican Grocery on Central since I pass it every day... but it's not worth the risk. I've seen some shady expired stuff sold there and was once served 'carnitas' tacos that were nothing but uncooked pork fat.

La Mexicana is authentic, delicious, has an amazing grocery attached to it. I've never been disappointed (Tortas, quesadillas, tamales, all good). My dream is that someday there will be a La Mexicana II in Albany. Or something similar. Something that doesn't require 40 minutes of driving... but in the meantime I'll keep going to La Mexicana.

... said Paul on Apr 5, 2012 at 1:42 PM | link

Fish Tacos at the Albany Gastropub are awesome. And I've had fish tacos on many occasions at the "ground zero" of fish tacos: San Diego (OB, to be precise, South Beach Bar & Grille to be even more precise). I've also had amazing fish tacos in Hawaii, and the Gastropub's is right up there.

I honestly think they were the best things on the menu.

... said KB on Apr 6, 2012 at 11:29 AM | link

Hands down, the fish tacos at the Palmer House in Rensselaerville. Homemade tortillas, fresh local mesclun, salsa fresca tossed with a cilantro-lime green sauce, and fish fry. They're a special item, so you can't order them every time. But, my friends and I flock to the Palmer House when they're on the weekend menu.

... said Sarah on Apr 6, 2012 at 5:57 PM | link

The tacos at Bros Tacos are tasty. I've heard that the fish tacos at the Capital City Gastropub are delicious, and while I haven't been there, I really want to try the tacos at La Mexicana in Schenectady, as they're supposedly very good.

Also, while they aren't traditional Mexican-style tacos, someone above gave a well-deserved shout out to the Korean Tacos at Mingle on Delaware in Albany - they're really good (and different).

... said kjs on Apr 8, 2012 at 10:21 PM | link

Bombers...Hands down!

... said Rick on Apr 9, 2012 at 6:40 AM | link

Bros. Brooos. BROOOOOS!!! I've eaten a lot of tacos in my life (food tacos- pervy pervs) and Bros is by far the best I've ever eaten. They are so fresh and tasty and since there was that bruhaha over how long it took for the food to be ready they are fast and super nice too. I cannot stress Bros enough. Their burritos are also the tops.

... said KatherineSass on Apr 11, 2012 at 5:43 PM | link