Tortilla Island
Tortilla Island is a Albany, NY taco spot in the Pine Hills area known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.8★ rating across 65 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Pine Hills, Albany
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Tortilla Island serve?+
Tortilla Island is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Tortilla Island located?+
Tortilla Island is at 319 Ontario St, Albany, NY 12208, USA, in the Pine Hills neighborhood of Albany, New York.
Is Tortilla Island good?+
Tortilla Island has a 4.8★ average across 65 Google reviews — loved by locals by Albany taco standards.
How expensive is Tortilla Island?+
Tortilla Island sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Albany taquería.
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