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đź“Ť The Buffalo, NY Foodie Bucket List
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🍴✨ Buffalo is more than just wings (What’s your favorite for wings?). From classic local staples to hidden gems, this list highlights my go-to spots for good vibes, great flavors, and the kind of meals that make you come back for more. Whether you’r...
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Tacos + Mexican in Buffalo, NY
 
Downtown Buffalo Eats + Drinks 🦬
 
Asian + Sushi in Buffalo
 
Soul + BBQ Food in Buffalo, NY

Tacos + Mexican in Buffalo, NY

 
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Solo date or group hang spot huge menu, full bar, and it’s one of those places where you can keep trying something new every visit. Check their website before you go because they run deals/events. Keywords: buffalo ny mexican food, buffalo tacos, bu...
International House Buffalo
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My go-to when I want music + energy + a fun night out the vibe stays on point and the menu is big enough that everyone in your group will find something. Keywords: buffalo ny restaurants, mexican cantina buffalo, buffalo date night
La Fiesta Mexican Cantina
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Close to Buffalo State and one of my favorites for authentic tacos that feel worth the price. Don’t skip the weekly specials that’s when Ranchos really shines. Keywords: buffalo tacos, authentic mexican buffalo, buffalo state food
Taqueria Ranchos La Delicias
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The second Ranchos location! Same flavor, but more of a food + vibes night (they often have a DJ). Great pick when you want tacos and a fun atmosphere. Keywords: buffalo ny nightlife food, buffalo tacos, mexican food buffalo
Taqueria Ranchos Dos
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A solid “add-to-your-rotation” taco spot in Buffalo when you want something flavorful, reliable and perfect for an easy dinner plan that doesn’t disappoint. Keywords: buffalo mexican restaurant, buffalo ny food, tacos buffalo
Casa Azul
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Downtown Buffalo Eats + Drinks 🦬

 
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If you love Buffalo-style pizza with a sweet sauce, this is the move. This is the kind of spot you bring someone to when they say “Buffalo pizza can’t be that different.” Current weekly deals I know of as of (12.15.25) Mondays are Dollar wings ( Exa...
JJs Casa Di Pizza
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Downtown staple my go-to order is the Lemon Pepper Salmon because it’s consistently good and a great price. Bonus: you can earn points as a returning customer. Keywords: downtown buffalo restaurants, buffalo brewery food, big ditch buffalo
Big Ditch Brewing Company
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My “coworkers + friends” hangout spot! Including drinks, games, and an easygoing vibe for chill days and game days. Also super convenient if you’re heading toward KeyBank Center. Keywords: buffalo bars, downtown buffalo drinks, game day buffalo
Fattey Beer Co. Buffalo
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When I’m craving BBQ in Buffalo, this is the one: smoked meats + classic comfort food + laid-back bar vibe that’s perfect for a casual night out. If you’re craving BBQ in Buffalo, Fat Bob’s Smokehouse in Allentown is definitely one to add to your li...
Fat Bob's Smokehouse
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First stop: coffee. This is my downtown Buffalo pick when I want a cute meet-up spot and a strong start to the day before I do anything else. Keywords: downtown buffalo coffee, buffalo cafes, public espresso buffalo
Public Espresso + Coffee đź“ŤHotel at the Lafayette
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Dim-lit and lowkey I love it after the happy hour rush when you still want a “night out” feel without the chaos. Keywords: buffalo cocktail bars, whiskey bar buffalo, downtown buffalo nightlife
Lucky Day Whiskey Bar
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One of my favorite late-night moves — if you’re out past midnight and still want real food, the kitchen stays open and the vibe is always a good time. Keywords: late night food buffalo, downtown buffalo restaurants, buffalo bar food
Mothers Restaurant
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If you’re on a mission for a chicken cutlet sandwich, this deli is the answer — quick, satisfying, and it hits every time. Keywords: buffalo ny sandwich shop, chicken cutlet buffalo, buffalo deli
Chris' NY Sandwich Co
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I can come to Sophia’s every Weekend! If you are not there at the right time you will have a decent wait time as they are a small “mom and pop” environment. Weekend staple. It’s a small mom-and-pop spot so the wait can be real but it’s the kind of ...
Sophias Restaurant (Buffalo, NY)
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Asian + Sushi in Buffalo

 
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Top-tier for me. I’ve ordered the pineapple rice + chicken three times in one month that’s how you know it’s good. Great food + drinks, and it’ll have you planning your next order mid-meal. Keywords: elmwood village restaurants, asian food buffalo,...
Teton Kitchen Elmwood . Asian Tapas , Bar & Sushi
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Soul + BBQ Food in Buffalo, NY

 
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A soul food staple in Buffalo I’ve been going for years. It’s great for an older crowd vibe and big group dinners, and I usually order seafood (and yes, they’re known for the Bone Crusher drink). Keywords: soul food buffalo ny, best comfort food buf...
PhatCatz of WNY, Inc | Buffalo NY
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