The best restaurants in Albany

23 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Casual option for sushi and bento boxes in Heritage Mall with healthy options.

2195 14th Ave SE #102

Casual option for sushi and bento boxes in Heritage Mall with healthy options.

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Rigoberto's

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Casual eatery dishing up Mexican eats such as burritos, carne asada plates, and rolled tacos, plus a salsa bar.

1720 Pacific Blvd SW

Casual eatery dishing up Mexican eats such as burritos, carne asada plates, and rolled tacos, plus a salsa bar.

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Cinco Estrellas

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Taco eatery (burritos, tortas, nachos, etc.) featuring a friendly staff and a casual vibe.

6435 Old Salem Rd NE

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Chain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.

1004 SE 9th Ave

Chain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.

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Momiji

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Popular sushi restaurant (rolled fresh) along with hot dishes like miso soup, for lunch and dinner.

641 NW Hickory St suit120

Popular sushi restaurant (rolled fresh) along with hot dishes like miso soup, for lunch and dinner.

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Casual Mexican dining with margaritas, fajitas, and other familiar favorites, plus a kids' menu.

2133 Santiam Hwy SE

Casual Mexican dining with margaritas, fajitas, and other familiar favorites, plus a kids' menu.

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Taqueria Alonzo

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Casual cafe dishing up familiar Mexican grub like tacos, burritos, enchiladas and fajitas.

250 Broadalbin St SW

Casual cafe dishing up familiar Mexican grub like tacos, burritos, enchiladas and fajitas.

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Mexican favorites, including chips and salsa, burritos, and enchiladas, in a relaxed atmosphere.

637 NW Hickory St

Mexican favorites, including chips and salsa, burritos, and enchiladas, in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Baja Fresh

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Mexican fast-food chain featuring fish tacos, burritos, quesadillas & other Baja-inspired entrees.

11685 SW Pacific Hwy (Portland)

Mexican fast-food chain featuring fish tacos, burritos, quesadillas & other Baja-inspired entrees.

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Vault 244

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Chic New American bistro & bar offering small plates, craft cocktails & live music in historic digs.

244 W 1st Ave

Chic New American bistro & bar offering small plates, craft cocktails & live music in historic digs.

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Casual, long-running chain serving a big list of thin-crust & deep-dish, pies plus sandwiches.

3033 Santiam Hwy SE

Casual, long-running chain serving a big list of thin-crust & deep-dish, pies plus sandwiches.

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Thai Express

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Food truck dishing up classic Thai recipes for lunch and dinner, such as orange chicken.

325 Airport Rd SE

Food truck dishing up classic Thai recipes for lunch and dinner, such as orange chicken.

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Traditional Thai dishes ranging from curries to noodles to fried rice, plus seafood and vegetarian options.

236 W 1st Ave

Traditional Thai dishes ranging from curries to noodles to fried rice, plus seafood and vegetarian options.

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Pizza Now!

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Fast-food joint delivering pies and chicken wings along with other traditional pizzeria fare.

1705 Hill St SE

Fast-food joint delivering pies and chicken wings along with other traditional pizzeria fare.

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Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

1525 SE Geary St

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

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Los Tequilas

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Relaxed, family-owned, eatery dishing up Mexican staples such as fajitas, enchiladas and burritos, plus cocktails.

2525 Santiam Hwy SE

Relaxed, family-owned, eatery dishing up Mexican staples such as fajitas, enchiladas and burritos, plus cocktails.

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PizzAmoré

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New York–style pizza with specialty toppings, plus pasta & grinders, served in a low-key space.

2212 Santiam Hwy SE

New York–style pizza with specialty toppings, plus pasta & grinders, served in a low-key space.

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Low-key eatery featuring barbecued meats and sides, with drive-thru pickup.

744 Old Salem Rd NE

Low-key eatery featuring barbecued meats and sides, with drive-thru pickup.

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Casual, longstanding eatery for breakfast-and-lunch standards and burgers, plus omelets, steak and hash browns.

2165 Pacific Blvd SE

Casual, longstanding eatery for breakfast-and-lunch standards and burgers, plus omelets, steak and hash browns.

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Longtime American joint serving breakfast, burgers & other comfort food in unfussy digs.

901 Pacific Blvd SE

Longtime American joint serving breakfast, burgers & other comfort food in unfussy digs.

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Vegetarian options are available at this casual eatery serving up classic Thai cuisine for lunch and dinner.

640 NW Hickory St NW

Vegetarian options are available at this casual eatery serving up classic Thai cuisine for lunch and dinner.

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The Squeaky Cork

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Informal venue for Scottish dishes and whiskeys, from classic drams to new favorites.

136 SE 1st Ave

Informal venue for Scottish dishes and whiskeys, from classic drams to new favorites.

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Del Taco

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Fast-food chain for Mexican standards like tacos, burritos & quesadillas plus breakfast.

1850 14th Ave SE

Fast-food chain for Mexican standards like tacos, burritos & quesadillas plus breakfast.

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