Ama Cocina

Name: Ama Cocina
Address: 4 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY, United States, 12207-2227
Telephone: (518) 776-4550
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (313)

$30 and under

Mexican

4 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY 12207-2227

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Great for happy hour
Lively
Good for groups

Located in Downtown Albany, ama cocina delivers a fresh and funky twist on modern mexican street food.

Our mission is to encompass the three most important elements of life -food•laughter•love

Let's get back to the days when we bond over a good meal and tasty beverage. Discuss our dreams, plan our next adventure, and remember the feeling you get when a thoughtfully prepared meal hits you. Don't forget to relax and laugh while you’re here - we will do the rest.  Welcome to our kitchen - and know that there is a lot of thought, fun & love here at ama.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(518) 776-4550
Website
http://www.amacocina.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
At BMT Hospitality we have all the key ingredients to provide you the perfect holiday party, celebration, gathering or event! Let us bring the food to you or take advantage of one of our great spaces! Planning your next event? We have a variety of spaces for corporate events, private parties, family celebrations or we would love to bring a full catering service right to you. For more information email: party@bmtmgt.com
Private party facilities

Location
4 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY 12207-2227
Neighborhood
Albany
Cross street
Pearl St and Sheridan Ave
Parking details
On-street parking in the Downtown BID is free after 5:00 PM! Riverfront Garage: 2 Columbia Street Open 24 hours daily, 7 days a week Free parking from 5:00 PM to Midnight (except for special events) Quackenbush Garage: 25 Orange Street Open 6:00 AM to Midnight Monday through Friday Free parking from 5:00 PM to Midnight (except for special events)
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 313 people are saying

Ama Cocina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Upstate New York
Best Value
Capital District
Best Food
Capital District
Best Service
Capital District
Best Ambiance
Capital District
Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Ama Cocina offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food, service, and happy hour margaritas." Patrons rave about the "delicious and flavorful" dishes, particularly the tacos and nachos. The restaurant is "very accommodating" for groups, and the ambience is consistently praised. Despite occasional busyness, the "friendly and attentive" staff ensures a memorable visit.

313 Reviews

K
Karen
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and happy hour margaritas! We enjoyed our experience there.
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Michael VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always have a good meal here withvery good service.
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Michael VIP
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We always enjoy our visits here. Staff and food are great.
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Alika
Las Vegas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great little spot. Was very busy and order was slightly wrong, but not shocked as it was so packed. Food was good regardless
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Angela
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambience! Will definitely come back.
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Ivan
Philadelphia County4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious as always and they were very accommodating to our large group of kids and adults. Get the churros!!
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Dianne
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and came out pretty quickly. The waitress was attentive and friendly. The only problem I had was the perfume/cologne some of the staff were wearing. I have an extremely sensitive sense of smell and found the scents distracting and cloying which kept me from enjoying my food 100%. Also the music (a live DJ) was so loud we couldn't really talk. Other than that it was a great meal.
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Preston
Upstate New York1 review
3.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice location, great menu as well as music. Food was absolutely delicious. Barbacoa nachos wow! Drinks were strong and so good
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Marielle
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The experience was amazing the food is great and there are very good margaritas.
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Chris VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton45 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, we all had tacos! The nachos were fantastic and the server was very friendly. My daughter is moving to Albany and she gave us a good overview of what the area is like. Nice decorations and a good vibe inside.
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FAQs

Ama Cocina is rated 4.8 stars by 313 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

4 Sheridan Ave, Albany, NY 12207-2227

Additional information

Cross street
Pearl St and Sheridan Ave
Neighborhood
Albany
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On-street parking in the Downtown BID is free after 5:00 PM! Riverfront Garage: 2 Columbia Street Open 24 hours daily, 7 days a week Free parking from 5:00 PM to Midnight (except for special events) Quackenbush Garage: 25 Orange Street Open 6:00 AM to Midnight Monday through Friday Free parking from 5:00 PM to Midnight (except for special events)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.amacocina.com/
Phone number
(518) 776-4550
Catering
At BMT Hospitality we have all the key ingredients to provide you the perfect holiday party, celebration, gathering or event! Let us bring the food to you or take advantage of one of our great spaces! Planning your next event? We have a variety of spaces for corporate events, private parties, family celebrations or we would love to bring a full catering service right to you. For more information email: party@bmtmgt.com
Private party facilities

Ama Cocina

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What 313 people are saying

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