Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Poughkeepsie area by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Poughkeepsie area by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.
It reflects Mexico's diverse population鈥攕haped by waves of immigration鈥攁nd has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."
According to a 2024 Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, , and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.
These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?
To help you out, compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in the Poughkeepsie area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Mexican" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Poughkeepsie were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides Mexican food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 50 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite Mexican spot made the list or to discover a new restaurant to try!
#26. La Hacienda De Mexico
- Rating: 2.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 842 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Bubbakoo's Burritos
- Rating: 3.1/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 2265 South Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, fast food
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#24. Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.1/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 3434 North Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#23. Mole Mole
- Rating: 3.2/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 260 North Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#22. Salsa Restaurant
- Rating: 3.3/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2585 South Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#21. Mexicali Blue
- Rating: 3.4/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1571 Us-9 Wappingers Falls, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Margarita's Restaurant
- Rating: 3.8/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1840 South Road Ste 116 Wappingers Falls, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Bars
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#19. La Fortaleza
- Rating: 3.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1955 South Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Salad, Seafood, Mexican
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#18. El Bracero Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 3.9/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 581 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#17. Cafe Maya
- Rating: 4.0/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2776 West Main St. Wappingers Falls, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#16. Kokopelli's Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 131 Violet Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Mexican, Chicken Wings
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#15. Flores Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.1/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1659 Route 9 South Wappingers Falls, New York
- Categories: Bars, Tacos, Burgers
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#14. El Guacamole Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.1/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4290 Albany Post Road Hyde Park, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#13. Fresco Tortillas
- Rating: 4.1/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 Collegeview Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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#12. Casa Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 1820 Rte 376 Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Juan Murphys
- Rating: 4.2/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 796 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Irish Pub
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#10. La Cabanita
- Rating: 4.3/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 763 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#9. El Paso
- Rating: 4.4/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 78 Vineyard Ave. Highland, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
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#8. La Catrina
- Rating: 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 4076 Albany Post Road Hyde Park, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Wine Bars, Seafood
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#7. Cinco De Mayo 2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 404 Manchester Road Ste 406 Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Salad
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#6. Casa Mexico
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2529 Rte 52 Bldg 1 Ste 6 Hopewell Junction, New York
- Categories: Tacos
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#5. El Azteca Mexican
- Rating: 4.6/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 97 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#4. Sabor
- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 805 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Casa Ortega
- Rating: 4.7/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 32 Market St. Wappingers Falls, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Sandwiches
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#2. Villa Picante Tacos And More
- Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1289 Route 9 Wappingers Falls, New York
- Categories: Tacos
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#1. Cocina Oaxaquena
- Rating: 4.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 513 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 326 metros.
