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Alto Cinco

Alto Cinco

Mexican Restaurant and Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
Syracuse
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8.6/10
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    Theresa
    "The catfish burrito is absolutely amazing!! Can't be beat"(9 Tips)
    Kusum S.
    "Awesome food and service !! Loved the Mexican pizza. ."(10 Tips)
    Sarah
    "Jerk chicken or catfish burrito are both amazing."(7 Tips)
    Dan Z.
    "Jalapeño cornbread is a must!"(6 Tips)
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  • Stef C.
    Stef CJune 14, 2012
    This place is very good! Tasty food with good flavor.
  • John A.
    John AntonyJune 1, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Awesome place for Mexican food... Michelada is a must try..delicioso
  • TRINA M.heart icon on user image
    TRINA MORRISAugust 25, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Nachos and Texas fries! Yummy! :-)
  • Manan K.
    Manan KakkarFebruary 20, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    The Mexican Pizza is another amazing option for the vegetarians.
  • Chris F.heart icon on user image
    Chris FowlerAugust 28, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Great food, beer, wine, vibe
  • Reganheart icon on user image
    ReganSeptember 13, 2017
    Big Vegan Burritos 👍👍👍
  • Dan Z.
    Dan ZDecember 19, 2012
    Jalapeño cornbread is a must!
  • Michele H.
    Michele HoxieAugust 31, 2010
    everything rocks, great Veg specials, and cornbread, don't skip the cornbread Read more
  • Kaylee🌴 A.
    Great scene, beer an wine selection and spicy food!
  • Karen O.
    Karen OliverJuly 9, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The gazpacho is amazing!!!!
  • Apurva L.
    Apurva LimayeJuly 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Mexican pizzza! That flavor. Yumm.
  • Amanda G.
    Amanda GainesJuly 22, 2013
    The burritos are phenomenal.
  • Joel F.
    Joel FernandesMarch 31, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the nachos grande with chicken and dogfish head beer makes it a complete evening
  • Robert M.heart icon on user image
    Robert MolkeFebruary 26, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    The best restaurant in Syracuse.
  • Lu L.
    Lu LeszinskyAugust 20, 2011
    Try the shrimp tostada and the chicken quesadilla. They both rock!
  • Chris F.heart icon on user image
    Chris FowlerSeptember 14, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the Michelada
  • Beau H.heart icon on user image
    Beau HarbinMay 26, 2013
    It was all great!
  • Meagan K.
    Meagan KennedyFebruary 11, 2012
    Best take-out/delivery choice in town!
  • Raj M.
    Raj MehtaDecember 4, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    For all you veggies out there, Mexican Pizza it is !
  • Vivek S.heart icon on user image
    Vivek ShanmugamAugust 15, 2014
    Mexican Pizza, Jerk Chicken, everything.
  • Reganheart icon on user image
    ReganSeptember 13, 2017
    Big Vegan Burritos !
  • Marcie
    MarcieMay 6, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Cinco de Mayo is only day they serve beef here
  • Julie O.
    Julie OndrakoSeptember 28, 2011
    Best catfish burrito in the Upstate Area.
  • Nate S.
    Nate ShronMay 17, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Shrimp Burrito; Whole wheat, Brown Rice... No cabbage, no chipotle mayo.
  • Jett W.
    Jett WellsApril 22, 2010
    Great guacamole, and sometimes they don't card while you're in the mood for some good wine.
  • Yogesh C.
    Yogesh ChaudhariDecember 10, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try Jerk Chicken Tostadas!! Awesome
  • Rob B.heart icon on user image
    Rob BaetzJune 5, 2018
    Pulled port Taco’s
  • Melody E.
    Melody EwingAugust 30, 2010
    The guacamole is superb. You can feed 2 people with one burrito. They're enormous.
  • Morgan H.
    Morgan HancockMay 8, 2012
    Bartender sat 3 tables that got here before us ahead of us. Ended up waiting 45 minutes for a sub-par burrito, black beans, and Uncle Ben's rice.
  • Elizabeth R.
    Elizabeth RuscittoJuly 16, 2011
    The fiesta salad is a go-to hands down.
  • Joe W.
    Joe WhelanMarch 2, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Brunch. Lone star with beef.
  • Alessandra
    AlessandraDecember 3, 2011
    CALIFORNIA BURRITO WITH CHICKEN. The employees are ok, I guess. :P
  • John T.heart icon on user image
    John TaborosiMarch 6, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Mexican in Syracuse
  • Tim
    TimApril 16, 2011
    Awesome place. I rate it 5 high fives!
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    BurbsFebruary 11, 2012
    Catfish burrito, hands down.
  • Manan K.
    Manan KakkarAugust 15, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    For the veg: Inferno XXX and Texas Fries with Cheese.
  • carol
    carolJanuary 29, 2011
    Guacamole is good & they have Stella on draught.
  • Ines M.
    Ines MergelFebruary 3, 2010
    Good specials! A little small, but the waitresses and waiters are wonderful.
  • Joel F.
    Joel FernandesAugust 24, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Jerk Chicken ..With extra peppers!
  • Gina M.
    Gina MasulloFebruary 22, 2010
    The deep-fried calamari is very good, as is the vegan burrito.
  • Prathmesh J.
    Prathmesh JadhavMay 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    California Burrito 😘
  • Kevin M.
    Kevin M.February 24, 2012
    The dream of the 1890s is alive at Alto.
  • Autumn
    AutumnJanuary 3, 2012
    Sangrias are awesome!
  • Sachin K.
    Sachin KothariAugust 9, 2014
    Mexican pizza
  • James B.
    James BSeptember 2, 2010
    Try the inferno burrito, muy caliente!
  • Kevin B.heart icon on user image
    Kevin BaileyApril 16, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Breakfast! Love the huevos rancheros!
  • Onyx B.
    Onyx BettAugust 13, 2011
    Fish tacos rock my world!
  • Michele M.
    Michele MaciejewskiOctober 14, 2010
    Two words, four syllables: jalapeño cornbread
  • Michael F.
    Michael FerraroneJune 14, 2011
    Great bar service!
  • urbandata
    urbandataApril 21, 2011
    Go here if you are in Syracuse.
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