Ethnic Restaurants in Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, New York offers plenty of activities for the outdoors enthusiast. Situated on the shores of Lake Erie and the Niagara River and surrounded by state and national parks, Buffalo provides opportunities for hiking, camping and fishing in the warmer months. Winter sports are especially popular in Buffalo, such as ice skating, hockey and snow skiing around the Western New York area. Niagara Falls is approximately 25 miles north of Buffalo. Niagara Falls, one of America's top tourist destinations, offers an abundance of outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, fishing, golfing and sightseeing tours, and is surrounded by spectacular scenery. Dining options are plentiful in the Buffalo area. As New York's second largest city, Buffalo has a number of restaurants serving ethnic cuisine.

Gramma Mora's Mexican Restaurant

Gramma Mora's dishes up authentic Mexican food using only the freshest ingredients. The family-owned restaurant has been in business since 1980 and has won several awards in Buffalo for "Best Mexican Food." The comfortable and casual atmosphere is family-friendly. Happy hour is daily from 4 to 7 p.m. and the restaurant offers catering services and party trays. Gramma Mora's frozen burritos are available for sale in the restaurant and at area grocery stores.

Gramma Mora's Mexican Restaurant
1465 Hertel Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 837-6703
gramma-moras.com

Papi's Family Restaurant

Papi's Family Restaurant serves authentic Puerto Rican food in a humble, nondescript building. Papi's is best known for its pastelillos, or dough pockets filled with your choice of seafood, meat or veggies and then fried. Seafood is a staple of the island and the menu features mainly seafood items, including the Puerto Rican favorite, conch. The menu is available in both Spanish and English.

Papi's Family Restaurant
690 Hertel Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 874-7274

Kostas Family Restaurant

Kostas Family Restaurant is a family-owned Greek restaurant in North Buffalo. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the week. The menu features fresh seafood, traditional Greek meals and a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Fifteen different omelets are available on the breakfast menu. The restaurant houses a specialty coffee and wine bar and outdoor patio seating.

Kostas Family Restaurant
1561 Hertel Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 838-5225
kostasfamilyrestaurant.com

Khabab & Curry

Kabab & Curry is a walk-in Indian restaurant catering to college students and families. All dishes are freshly prepared and patrons designate the specific spice level you want for your food--mild, medium, spicy or hot. The restaurant also serves vegetarian and rice entrees. The menu is subject to change per customers' requests. A number of homemade Indian desserts are on the menu, including the popular Kheer, a creamy rice pudding with pistachios and almonds.

Kabab & Curry
3268 Main St.
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 832-3822
kababandcurry.com

Article Written By Kristi Gray

Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, Kristi Gray has been writing for over fourteen years with extensive experience in legal and business writing. Her articles have appeared in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and trade newsletters. She has won several awards at the annual Arkansas Writers' Conference. Gray holds a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of Arkansas.

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