By Reena Das
Penfield,
New York is located minutes away from Rochester and beckons travelers with parks, trails, amphitheatres and scenic vistas. An hour's drive from Penfield brings you to Belhurst Castle in Geneva--noted for its unique charm, architecture and exquisite lake views. Diverse ethnic flavors grace Penfield's dining scene. Explore the town and nearby locales and enjoy a delightful Mexican meal in one of the many area restaurants.
Los Amigos Restaurant & Bar
Los Amigos specializes in traditional and modern Mexican dishes. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner and a combination-meal menu to patrons. Cooked in vegetable oil, the dishes possess the authentic flavors of Mexican food. The lunch menu includes soups, salads and appetizers along with lunch specials featuring a taco, burrito, enchilada or a tostada meal. Combos and specialties include the El Amigo Dinner, Santa Fe and Mexican platters. Modified vegetarian menu items are available on request. Guests to Los Amigos can indulge in ethnic Mexican custard called flan or partake in happy hours offered daily in the bar.
Los Amigos Restaurant & Bar
1859 Penfield Rd.
Penfield, NY 14526
(585) 385-1410
losamigosfriends.com
Salenas
Salenas is located at the Village Gate at Rochester, a neighborhood that hosts major cultural attractions like The Memorial Art Gallery and the George Eastman House. The restaurant bills itself as "Rochester's only full-service Mexican restaurant that serves authentic Mexican fare." Serving the area since 1998, the restaurant specializes in traditional recipes that are prepared from scratch. Enjoy featured menu items like chipotle chicken, stuffed avocado, pork chops and grilled chicken mole (spiced and grilled chicken breast, topped with their signature Mole sauce, salsa fresco and queso fresco.) The restaurant offers weekend specials, a kids' menu and happy hours on weekdays. Salenas takes reservations.
Salenas Mexican Restaurant
274 Goodman St. N.
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 256-5980
salenas.com
Mex Restaurant
The Mex is contemporary, hip and modern. This casual Rochester restaurant offers a diverse menu and a full-service bar, which features a wide variety of tequilas and signature margaritas. During the warm and breezy summer months, patrons can enjoy a specialty drink on the patio overlooking historic Alexander Street. Appetizers include homemade pizza, queso dip and mini chimichangas, along with specialty entrée platters served with Mex rice, seasoned pinto beans with cheese, honey-butter squash or savory black beans.
Mex Restaurant
295 Alexander St.
Rochester, NY 14607
(585) 262-3060
mexrestaurant.com
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About the Author:
Reena Das is a professional freelance writer prominently featured on many online publications. She specializes in well-researched articles on parenting, education, shopping and relationships, among other topics. Das holds a master's degree in English literature and a bachelor's degree in education. She has been pursuing her passion for creative writing since 2005.
