OUTSTANDING FOOD!! BUT, the seating is sooooo claustrophobic and there's almost always a long wait. but the wait staff is awesome and the outdoor seating is perfect--there's never any rush to get out. And their hours are great...wow..now I'm hungry.

Excellent food and service as always! As an SU alum, I look forward to stopping in for lunch AND dinner - hard to choose between all the fresh Mex dishes, I take the recommendation of Dan and have never been disappointed.

Everybody loves Mexican food, right? This little hole in the wall is so tiny, with only about six tables. The food was pretty good for Syracuse, and everyone was friendly even though we are older parent types. The bar is lively with interesting looking people. We went early so we didn't have to wait. Our daughter visits this place often... More

The food at Alto Cinco is insanely delicious. The last time I went I took my sister and niece and we were all speechless. The guacamole and salsa are both fresh tasting and vibrant. Each of our plates was overflowing with food and we each had a to go box. I had the jerk chicken tacos which were perfectly spicy... More

I wish I would have known about this place earlier. My American friends told me that it was good, but really this place is way better than just good, it's extraordinary! It's the first time that I had to wait for food for a regular European food waiting time! Which means: the food is real food! Delicious, I could smell... More

Alto Cinco is a fantastic place to dine on some truly incredible Mexican fare. The menu is full of creative and delicious options and the brunch is legendary. We arrived at Alto Cinco on a Sunday morning/afternoon and had about a 40 minute wait to be seated. The restaurant itself is very tiny, which somewhat adds to its charm. If... More

It's awesome to have a mexican style restaurant near SU campus (mexican is one of my favorite foods at any time or place) that I have been able to walk to since coming to school here. However, the quality of mexican is ehhh.. it's expensive for the quality in which you receive. The service is also just okay. However, it's... More

Great atmosphere, friendly servers, and great food. Fantastic menu that even satisfied my daughter who is a vegan.

Love, love, love this place!!! Always fantastic....wish it was bigger, but we will always wait :). Hands down best Mexican food in the Syracuse area :)