“ Elephant and the Dove in Skaneateles is such a great spot! The food is super authentic and absolutely delicious. The tacos and nachos are incredible--so fresh and flavorful. But the taquitos? They're out of this world. I could eat them every time and never get tired of them. The cocktails are also amazing--so well-made and the perfect match for the food. The restaurant itself is super cozy, which just adds to the whole experience. The service is always great too--friendly and attentive without being overbearing. It's definitely a place I'll keep going back to. If you're in Skaneateles, you have to check it out! ”

“ All four of us really enjoyed this restaurant! We were seated in their very front of the building at the round table. Great seats! We started with an order of the nachos. Very impressive! Delicious and great service. We had a variety and shared amongst us. All were very pleased with the quality of the food and how quickly it came out. Would definitely recommend people to come here! ”

“ I can't connect the name to the Mexican cuisine hut I don't care because it was fantastic. Starting end ending with great service, let me list the great food at our table that everyone loved: margarita. Perfect. Homemade tortilla chips with salsa l, guacamole, queso. Perfect. Chicken tortilla soup. Perfect. Bang bang shrimp tacos. Perfect. Street corn. Perfect. California burrito, I didn't eat but those who did loved it. Empanadas - same! Loaded fries... same but needs to come with a warning that it could feed a family of twelve. Carne asada tacos- loved by the eater. And one other dish I can remember but that person loved it too. Serving sizes were great. Prices weren't cheap but worth it for quality and size. If I could give 6 stars I would. Great vibe in a super quaint town! ”

“ An absolutely gorgeous little restaurant on the main strip of Skanteatles. A great combination of cozy and tropical get away. We sat on the second floor and got to fully appreciate the skylight full of plants. Our server was fun and more than willing to answer our questions and provide suggestions. Food was great, thr mahi mahi tacos were refreshing and light, carnitas tacos were full of flavor, and the (vegan) Portobello fajitas were the surprise of the night - maybe thr tables favorite dish. Veggies were deeply savory and perfectly cooked. The group also loved our mock- and cocktails. The razor blade was beautifully cucumbery with a kick of tequila, the cocktail left nothing to be desired one of the best I've ever had. Loved the addition of coconut from the suggestion of our server! My only complaint is that they offer sparkling or still water which you have to pay for- perhaps my own naivety though, just something to be aware of. ”

“ Finally got a chance to eat at this fine restaurant on a beautiful day out at Skaneateles. Since they don't take reservations, it was hard for our family of 6 to get seated without a long wait, so we adjusted our plans and showed up at 3pm for dinner. Hahaha. But it was definitely worth the wait. Their cocktails are amazing as is their food. We had the nacho appetizer, the chimichanga, burrito, fish & chicken tacos. And it was also delicious. Check out the pics! ”

“ This place draws you in as you walk up, specially when lit up at night. Once inside it gets better, all the spaces are beautifully done, from the painted walls to the decorations and art. The ambiance is a 5 if ever there was one. They have a very nice drink menu but we arrived on margarita Monday when they are $5. I do love margaritas and we make them at home trying all sorts of recipes and types of liquor. These were amongst the best I have had. My wife had the steak tacos and I had the carnitas. Both have a large amount of meat filling and tasted great. The home made quac was very good. ”

“ There is a great ambiance and I love the decoration on the bar with the Topo Chico bottles. Sadly you cannot order Topo chico. The staff were friendly but not very accommodating to a person in our group with mobility issues. They tried to seat us up a huge flight of stairs despite seeing the guest had a cane. Eventually we got them to seat us downstairs. The food is very delicious and reasonably priced for the portions you get. ”

“ I thoroughly enjoyed Elephant and the Dove! The ambiance is lively and cool, and the staff was so nice and accommodating (especially with our arriving with two kids and a stroller). Our waitress was especially helpful in providing her opinion of menu items when we asked, including a beer that was not even on the draft list (yet). The food was good and came in large portions. This was especially the case for the Mexican pizza, which was gargantuan and had a bit of heat to it (and my wife was correct to order it as a meal). We ordered the triple dipper as an appetizer, and everything included in the dish was very clearly prepared fresh and on-site, from the chips (which came out steaming) to the guacamole (an onion-heavy but nonetheless deliciously unique recipe). The least impressive thing on the table was the taco from the kids menu. It tasted like a taco you would make at home from a seasoning mix with ground beef. But this was probably by design, so as to be appealing to kids (hence its placement in that section of the menu). However, our Californian toddler (weaned on quesabirria tacos obtained from Mexican food trucks) was not interested, and so gorged herself on the smoke serving of fries that accompanied the taco. ”

“ Everything about this place was spot on! Needless to say, we're hours away from here but couldn't stop talking about our next trip in that area just for their food! Contacted the restaurant on a Saturday afternoon to ask if they can accommodate a party of 10. With no hesitation we were assured a table. Parking during the Dickens Christmas celebration was not easy as it was crowded. Yet, there is a parking lot located right behind this restaurant. At arrival, we checked in and without the full party present they quickly sat us. We were seated downstairs in a private intimate room. Loved it! Our server was quick, attentive and a multitasker. As each guest arrived the server continued to run our lunch experience smoothly. The chimichanga with carnitas was outstanding! Smothered in verde and queso, this dish was very filling. Portions were sufficient enough for us to take much of it home. The menu consists of typical Tex-Mex foods. Furthermore, it was all worth the pricing! ”