Plaza Grande Cocina Mexicana & Cantina

Syracuse, NY · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Syracuse
#30
of 679 restaurants
City Percentile
88%
rating percentile
Address
Plaza Grande Cocina Mexicana & Cantina, 2212 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13219
Phone
(315) 299-4024
Website
plazagrandeny.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sat

Plaza Grande Cocina Mexicana & Cantina is a restaurant located in Syracuse, NY. It is one of 679 restaurants listed in Syracuse. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Syracuse city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Plaza Grande Cocina Mexicana & Cantina

Authentic Mexican food, with lots of options for cocktails and margaritas

Hours

Friday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 kristen pikarsky · Feb 2026

Amazing amazing amazing…. From The moment we walked into the door until the moment we walked out. Enthusiastically greeted and seated promptly with a smile! Abraham, our server was super attentive from the moment we were seated. Give us plenty of time to make our Selections, Helped to make our selections and service was awesome…and he didn’t miss a beat. Margaritas were amazing. The food absolutely incredible every single dish that we had! Cannot believe we have not been here before now! This will absolutely be a regular place. The flavors of every appetizer and dish were spot on.

★★★★★ 5.0 Wisam aljoher · Nov 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Delicious Mexican Food & Great Vibes! Had a fantastic experience at Mixcan! The food was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented—every bite packed with authentic Mexican taste. The atmosphere was vibrant yet relaxed, perfect for a casual meal or a night out. Staff were friendly and attentive, making sure everything was just right. From the tacos to the house-made salsas, everything hit the mark. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to. Highly recommend if you’re craving quality Mexican cuisine!

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Kar Strider · Nov 2025

I REALLY wanted to love this place, especially with all the good reviews, but as someone from Texas, this was a miss. If I could give 3 and a half I would, because the restaurant interior is lovely, the service is good, the steak tasted good, but if you were to blindfold me and have me taste test what cuisine it was, I'd guess basic American. It's honestly a little impressive how unseasoned the refried beans and cheeses were. I would not call it authentic Mexican food. It tasted like someone took Mexican food and tried to make it "clean eating", something very common on the East Coast it seems. All in all, the food and staff were good. I do not want to make it sound horrible, because it wasn't. The issue is simply it was not the authentic Mexican or even Mexi-merican flavors I'm accustom

★★★★★ 5.0 Karlie Griffith-Solinger · Dec 2025

Amazing food, customer service, and a clean, modern & beautiful environment. This place has outranked our number one spot. Highly recommend. My husband ordered the fajita quesadilla with both chicken and beef. It is smothered in queso and comes with rice and beans. Outstanding! I ordered the arroz con pollo which is a queso, rice and chicken dish with guac, sour cream, lettuce and choice of flour or corn tortillas on the side. All of our meats were perfectly cooked and seasoned. I also ordered the house strawberry marg and it was wonderful - not too sweet and you could taste the tequila. For $8, it exceeded expectations. With two entrees, a soda, and cocktail, pre-tip was just over $50. Great date night! Five stars all the way around. What are you doing reading this? Go check it out for yo

★★★★★ 5.0 Fadi salam · May 2025

We had a fantastic experience from the moment we entered until the time we left. The vibrant fountain inside the restaurant was truly mesmerizing, adding to the lively atmosphere. The staff was highly trained and efficient, delivering dishes by hand in a unique and impressive manner. The extensive menu offered a wide variety of options, including delicious soups and vegetarian dishes, all at affordable prices. The checkout process was swift and hassle-free. Overall, it was an exceptional dining experience, and we highly recommend it!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Mexican restaurant

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