31 Best Mexican Restaurants near Highland

“We discovered this little gem two years ago on New Year's Day, after a round-trip walk on the Walkway Over Hudson, and have wanted to come back ever since (we live an hour's drive away). Their food was delicious, fresh and with generous portions. Their free salsas are so tasty you'd want to buy some by the pint. This New Year's Day, we did the same routine - Walkway then El Paso. The food is just as delicious, the portions just as lavish, and the owner just as cheery, helpful and generous. Very few eateries are open on NYD in this little township, but any open door is a heartwarming place! We'll be back next New Year's Day!“

“This is my favorite place in Poughkeepsie!!! I travel through here often and I will always stop for a great meal and sangria here. The service is the best, they make you feel like family! The food is so good, I always get steak and chicken fajitas and tacos with ground beef. I just love it here. I go out of my way to come here at least 4-6 times a year!!!“

“El Rey is a great little spot! We've been here two times now. The atmosphere is casual, service is great, staff is friendly and food is yummy! I ordered the chicken Tinga tacos and my fiancé ordered the carnitas tacos both times. Would definitely recommend for a quick and delicious meal.“

“I've been wanting to try Casa Ortega for quite some time. Well, I have to say I was not disappointed. I had Chicharron DeCalmari as an appetizer, I couldn't stop eating those tender, delicious calamari. For dinner I had Camarones(shrimp tacos with pineapple) WOW! Paired with a delicious margarita and I'm hooked! The service was great, Irving was terrific! The restaurant is bright and clean, family friendly atmosphere Highly recommend!!“

“I used to work in a Spanish neighborhood and would get tacos and authentic food. Tortilleria exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend the Chile Rellenos. I also got the Mexican cheese in the case on the counter for my chips and it was delicious. You will not be disappointed. So yummyFantastic food“

“I'm not one for writing reviews. My wife and I tried this place last night and we think this is hands down the best place for Mexican food for miles. I loved the birria tacos. They were packed not only with meat but with flavor. These beat the ones I've had in San Diego by a long shot. My have said the carne asada was the best she's had in awhile. The place is clean and bright with counters to sit at. Order at the register, pick up when they call your name. Nothing fancy, just great food.“

“Sabor has quickly become a family favorite. The food is amazing - flavorful, fresh, and substantial portions. There’s always enough for lunch the next day if you have enough willpower not to eat the whole delicious meal. The restaurant is tiny but clean and consistent with the quality of the food. Don’t miss this hidden gem!“

“I guess we are becoming regulars at this place. Food and service are consistently good. Portions are huge and very affordable prices! Last time we went our son wasn't in the mood for Mexican food but we dragged him anyway and he end up getting chicken wings, and I tell you, oh, my, those chicken wings were great! Very crispy and tasty! We had ordered in the past steak tacos, guacamole (we ask less on onions), different enchiladas, steak. I only didn't like pork tacos.“

“I love this spot! Owners are super nice and always make you feel appreciated. Food is on oar with Cafe Maya and other good Mexican spots from the area. Great location, and they even offer take out. I highly reccomended trying Cinco De Mayo next tike you are in the mood for some good Mexican food!“

“Visited Los Jalapeños twice while in the area, first back in November and now in April. We loved it so much from our first visit that we couldn’t wait to come back. Both times our food was delicious as well as the margaritas. Great service mixed with a fun and colorful atmosphere.“

“Service was good, workers were great which makes me feel so bad for what I am going to say next but the food was really not okay. It was not fresh and it was not good. The ambiance was amazing and the music and performers were great but the food needs to be upgraded like 5 notches. If you need suggestions get in touch!“

“We grabbed lunch at Bubbakoo for the first time today. I was very impressed. Their bowls are huge. Their ingredients are fresh, such a wide selection of toppings and sauces. I found the food much more impressive than Chipotle. They also have many other menu options such as quesadillas and fries That you don't get at chipotle. They may have become my new fast food go to place And I will definitely be back“

“The food is phenomenal and the portions are HUGE. Authentic Mexican flavors at affordable prices. My wife and I are from New York City and I didn't expect a restaurant in Poughkeepsie to blow our taste buds away (no offense Poughkeepsie, we love you). The ambiance and decor is also very fun, lots of colorful Mexican artwork and designs. The service was great our two entrees (taco al pastor and vegetarian burrito) were ready in about 10 minutes. My vegetarian burrito was served with a mountain of French fries. We will definitely be coming back here (possible on the same trip, yeah, it's one of those restaurants that you could visit twice on the same trip!). Stop reading this review and go to this restaurant, you will not be disappointed!!“

“I freaking love this place! It's really good food that's not too pretentious like other places on main. There's a lot of good food in Poughkeepsie and el Azteca is among the best ones.They have a daily special that can really save you some money too. It's a shame they don't sell beer otherwise I would eat here ALL THE TIME!I had the flan!“

“We had been driving for quite a while and we were too tired to cook so we decided to try Kokopelli's takeout. The Sierra chicken wrap was made with spicy grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, and melted, fresh mozzarella. It was so moist and delicious with a little bit of a kick. The wrap was stuffed with lots of yummy chicken and I really loved it. The seasoned fries were also great. They were a little cold by the time I got home but I'm betting they're super good hot out of the fryer. I would definitely get this again and it makes me extra happy that it's grilled chicken and not battered and fried. The hubby ordered the Chicken Parmesan with penne pasta, and he thought it was also very good. Two huge pieces of chicken Parmesan with bread, side salad, and penne pasta smothered in sauce was exactly what the doctor ordered to recoup from that long drive. I look forward to trying other things like the wings and the Mexican food. The order was ready by the time I got there and the servers were nice. This is not a fancy place to eat...super casual like a deli but with limited seating.“

“This place is a real gem! How can so much flavor come from such a small restaurant? I had the namesake Mole Mole chicken with a side of fried plantains. The flavors were amazing, and authentic. It's a small place with interesting decor. They do a lot of takeout, but they also have plenty of seating indoors and out. The service is friendly and attentive. And the food is so good! So, the next time you're thinking of going to one of those big chains, please reconsider and give this real Mexican restaurant a chance. ...and make sure to have a glass of freshly made sangria while you are there!“

“This place deserves 5 stars. The staff is super friendly and the food is amazing. They serve mouthwatering authentic Mexican dishes. Their aguas frescas and atole drinks are superb as well. I highly recommend this place, you will not regret it.Starter Suggestions:Agua de Jamaica (hibiscus juice)Horchata (sweet rice milk beverage)Atole - Champurrado (like hot chocolate)Tacos (not the Tex-MEX)Sopes (great breakfast item)Tostadas (crispy corn tortilla with toppings)Tortas (Mexican style sandwich)Tlayudas (Mexican version of a pizza, if you will)Milanesa de pollo (chicken cutlet)“

“Two words: Pozole and Mole. Go. Try both for a wonderful explosion of flavor. The Pozole was chock full of hominy, pork, cabbage and more with a rich and spicy broth. The chicken mole had a deep rich texture that lingered on the taste buds. Service was excellent and the bill was very reasonable.“

“This was my Boyfriend and I first time trying this place and it was absolutely amazing the staff is very friendly and we went at a time were it wasn’t so busy .I have to say this was the best Mexican food we have ever had. We will definitely be going there again “

“So yes, we LOVE Mexican food!! We try a lot of different Mexican restaurants... this one was good, but have had better. The Queso was a little different than we expected and rice didn't seem to have as much flavor as others I've tried but everyone has their days. I did like that you got rice with tacos though. The place was nice, a bit tight, but still a great atmosphere and feel. It was a bit busy so service was a bit slow.“

“An under appreciated restaurant that has consistently good authentic Mexican fare and a warm inviting vibe. Pepe, bartender/server is especially awesome. He makes you feel welcome and remembers just how you like your margarita. The bar area has beautiful stone work and a huge variety of tequila. There are 4 large screens - sports, food network, news to keep you occupied if you're flying solo. Try it you'll like it :)“

“My wife and I had Flores cater our wedding in October. We had the best food experience with the Flores team. We absolutely feel in love with the menu at our tasting and the food at our wedding was cooked to perfection. We got married at Locust Grove, which has a full kitchen setup.Our guest raved about the food for weeks! (We’re still hearing about it from friends and family). The beef tenderloin was fantastic, our guests raved about how perfect it was cooked, a true feat especially when prepared in mass (150 guests). Everyone loved the chicken empanadas, the mojo chicken, the charcuterie cones, and the tuna tartar. We opted for a vegetarian pállela for our vegan/vegetarian friends and it was a hit. The deal was sealed when everyone lined up for seconds of dessert, Flan and Ice Cream.The staff was also exceptional and we want to shout out Melissa and Danielle for making it the best day of our lives. Thank you Austin for making it the best meal for us and our guests. We highly recommend going with Flores for your wedding our other events.“

“I was seated immediately and served promptly. I ordered a fresh strawberry margarita, and the strawberries in the drink were fresh and real. I ordered huaraches Pastor, and it was absolutely delicious. Anybody who thinks this food isn’t great , clearly doesn’t know the difference between Americanized, Mexican food, and the real deal.“

“I stopped by Bubbakoos and was very pleasantly surprised! Although the atmosphere isn’t for me (it’s way too bright), the food was great!I actually have never ordered a burrito before in my life, so I didn’t know what I was doing- but thankfully it was relatively self explanatory and the process was simple.I got a burritodilla which is a burrito that pretty much gets panini pressed. It was HUGE, and only like $10. Although it was tasty, the amount of rice put into it kind of overwhelmed the whole thing and by the time I got to the end, it was just all rice. I’d recommend asking for light rice if ordering this item.I also got chips and queso, and there was nothing to complain about that!My only issue was that I think it was too loud and too fast for me. Again, I didn’t know what I was doing, so that doesn’t help- but when ordering it felt like there was a language barrier (which there may have been), and it made the process confusing and hard for both me and the worker. There was a poster on the wall of how to eat a burrito, and though I’m sure it was satire, I fully thought that there should be something like that but for how to order.I really recommend this place!Vegetarian options: With it being choose what you want, you can pretty much make anything vegetarian.Dietary restrictions: With it being choose what you want, you can pretty much make anything how you need it.Parking: It’s in the plaza, so there are hundreds of spots!“

“Excellent chicken burrito with black beans and rice was very filling. The side of guacamole and salad was very generous. Food was extremely good. Looking forward to trying more options. Will definitely visit again. Blue menu is the most current in the photos. Some menus seem super old.“

“This place is a hidden gem. I wish I knew what I was missing. The food is made to order. Small tacos, small price. The burrito is very filling. The guacamole is fresh and delicious. The family that owns it is so nice. They're closed on Mondays. This is a definite must try. It'll be my weekly visit.“

“Normally I am wary of places that serve multiple types of cuisine, especially places that serve multiple Asian food. But this place is great. The bowls are fresh and delicious and the fusion sauce is really good. The staff are friendly and I love that they cater to dietary restrictions. The sit down tables feel like more fast casual, or like a lunch spot. But it's clean and pleasant. I would absolutely return for a reliable delicious meal.“

“Absolutely unbelievable experience all around. Went here tonight for my birthday and was blown away by the customer to service experience. Even though a good amount of the staff is sub fluent with English, with a Little patience and coordination the entire overall experience delivered was far beyond expectations. Despite any language barriers I was served beyond what I expected and the food was well above average. Very high quality product at a very reasonable price. This will be my go-to place for exquisite Mexican style food from now on. Great job to the establishment and the staff for this experience“

“This place is pretty good. It seems that they had a name change. We wanted something to eat that was in the area and this place stood out. We go in and got a seat. It was about 1:30 and the place was empty though people came in and made orders to go. The waitress also seemed to be cooking in The back. The manager was also there to help us pick from their menu. We ordered our drinks and i got an horchata. This horchata was delicious and gigantic. They also brought nacho chips with beans to eat while we wait for our order and they were so good. I got a simple order of steak tacos. The meat was good and tender i do wish that their hot sauces were spicier as i prefer it spicy. We also got a plate of chicken that seems to be fried in a sweet batter. It was tasty but I wasn't a big fan of the sweet batter. There was also an order of tamales de molé which tasted a little dry butt spicy. Overall the place and food was a solid 4/5.“

“Very friendly staff. My server was very attentive & friendly. Bartender was good. Margaritas on the rocks are ok (too many rocks for me). His Patron cosmo is fire!!! Food is a good size portion and very flavorful. Will stop by again the next time I pass through.“

“So was in the area and saw this place. All I can say is wow, I'll be back. they have fresh Agua Fresca (fruit water). I got chicken torta, chicken/carnitas tacos and a few waters. Everything was really good just think the horchata could be better. Overall food atmosphere and service is great. It is outdoor seating and they even a small garden eating area on the other end of the parking lot. Try them, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.Kid-friendliness: It's outside with tables. I would say that's kid friendly with potted plants surrounding most of the seating.Parking: they have their own parking lot with the entrance on the main st side and looks about 20 spots might be moreWheelchair accessibility: looks like there is a wheelchair ramp to go to the window to order“