50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Wappingers Falls

“Absolutely love the food here. Being from the West Coast we are always looking for authentic flavored Mexican food in NY and have been sorely disappointed by other places. Margaritas is one of the few places we found so far that has that California Mexican flavor. We love it!“

“I usually don’t write reviews but our food was amazing! Our whole table agreed - the best Mexican food we have ever had. Plus the staff was wonderful!“

“We tried the shrimp cocktail, birra tacos, tacos de carnitas, and tacos de bistec, and had there aguas juice, everything was excellent and the service was on point, definitely worth trying, we will be back 👍🏽👍🏽“

“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. 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.“

“Great food, super friendly and a cool space - will definitely go back“

“The place met all the "barrs" in the restaurant business. Fun atmosphere, knowledge, kind and friendly staff and most of all, the food and portion sizes. 100% Recommend“

“The food 🍲 is so delicious 😋“

“Una experiencia encantadora“

“We ordered the empanadas, birria tacos, and tostones. $47 tab

Empanadas- asked for 2 beef and 1 chicken and either they are completely indistinguishable or they sent all beef. There was almost no pico or sauce on them and the dough was very thick. I've never had an empanada with thick dough like that and I've lived in New Mexico and CA, so had a lot of them. Filling was delicious and portion was good despite having no side dish at an entree price.

Birria tacos- delicious and as expected. Again it was the price of a full entree ($18 for 3 tacos) at most dine in establishments but came with no rice, beans, or sides and for this dish I'd call the portion small. My husband would not have been satisfied to eat just this as a meal without the tostones we ordered.

Tostones- These were exceptional. Some of my favorites ever. We cracked open the to-go container to keep them crisp on the drive home and they were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend if you go.“

“By far the best carne asada around! A must when I'm in town!“

“I tried this place for dinner tonight and the food was delicious. We had the tacos Al pastor, bistec tacos and tacos dorados. Everything was fresh and flavorful. I’m sorry I drove by so many times before I tried it. I will definitely be back!“

“I’ve been coming here for almost a decade, and I was so happy to see them reopen. This place holds so many memories for me and my daughter over the years. The food has never let me down, and every visit feels a little nostalgic. I can’t wait to keep supporting them.“

“I am disappointed that took away the option of ordering one or two tacos. (especially if you're just trying to t have a light lunch), Now it's three or more. BUT the tacos are delicious.“

“My new favorite place to eat everyday lol“

“We had a very nice time there. The food was delicious and our waitress was so kind and attentive.“

“Food is amazing, used to order off of doordash, but I had to come in and greet then myself. Amazing service, amazing atmosphere. Food was made fresh. Definitely would recommend trying them out!! Went today, August 22nd 2026. Definitely gonna be a regular!!“

“Always great food in or takeout“

“The food is absolutely delicious, and the presentation of every dish is beautiful. It truly feels like you’re eating in Mexico. The restaurant is gorgeous, comfortable, and spotless. The staff provided excellent service from start to finish. I can’t wait to come back!“

“Lovely food stand with a good feel to it. Relaxed and happy place. It's going to be food stand food and not gourmet, but if that's what you're looking for, it fits the bill! If you haven't tried tropical fruit with Tajine (salt and lime flavor), here's your chance to experience something the world has to offer.“

“First time visitors. The restaurant Did not disappoint. Food was amazing, wait staff was attentive and plentiful. No shortage of help here. Reminds me of how eating out used to be.“

“We just moved to Marlboro and had this for the first time. It was all delicious. But the carnitas tostados were out of this world. I have never had any carnitas or tostados that compared to this and felt compelled to leave a review! Highly recommend.“

“Went with door dash and food was amazing. Pork burrito was full of flavor. the regular beef taco was full of flavor too and awesome shell. Even their chips and salsa was tasty lol. Nice to see this place in business.“

“I give 4 stars bc this is the 1st time here. It's probably 5 based on food, service, atmosphere and most importantly customer friendliness.
Looking for a great laid back place for great, fresh food, and a beverage? This is it.“

“Tasty and authentic Mexican food, just in the helmet of Highland!! If you want to try the taste on Mexico, try one of El Paso dishes, you won’t be disappointed!!“

“Authentic and delicious Mexican cuisine. Absolutely loved our dinner! Featured on my grid of greatness; from top left Breaded Chicken Cemitas, Torta Cubana, Gorditas, Chicken Salad, Parilla Azteca, Molcajete, Guacamole, Shrimp Soup and Veracruzana Shrimp. Two thumbs up!“

“Hands down, the best tamales I've ever had. They're my favorite food! Also, every time, the restaurant staff are extremely friendly, accommodating, and courteous. Can't recommend this place enough.“

“food and service really good“

“Pretty cool place. Awesome food, good vibes, friendly staff.“

“Very good food. This was my first time and I’ll be back. They have good rice and beans, the shrimps were good. They have many different flavored jello for dessert. They have horchata. The service was very good.“

“I have a tradition of ordering tacos for my family every year for my birthday. Of course we missed last year due to Covid-19 shutdown. New owners now, but the tacos were even better than ever. My family couldn't get enough. Now I can get my son interested in eating there. (I grew up in Southern California and had one Mexican great grandmother so I take my Mexican food seriously. I also spent two summers in Mexico with my best friend's family.) So go and eat there....they are truly bilingual.)“

“I absolutely love Chapala! A friend and I go every month for dinner and, of course, Margaritas! Staff is wonderful and food is fabulous! I like it so much I'm planning my next birthday party there!“

“We love it…. so many options“

“I almost drove right past this place because it’s tucked away in the back of the gas station, but don’t let that fool you. It’s exactly the kind of authentic hole-in-the-wall taco spot you hope to find.

At first, I thought the prices seemed a little high when I saw $15–17 for tacos, but then I realized each order comes with five tacos nice sized, which is actually a great value. The food was delicious—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made the traditional way.

If you stop in, don’t be surprised if you need Google Translate—that’s how authentic it is, and honestly, I think that adds to the experience.

If you’re looking for some really good authentic tacos, this is the place. I’ll definitely be back.“

“Amazing fresh food from scratch! My favorite is the Pollo / Chicken Milanesa Cemita with mozzarella, jalapeno and their special pink sauce. Mexican style Shrimp Quesadilla is refreshing. Portions are generous! They changed the name to Plaza Azteca, but it's the same ownership... check them out, give them some love!“

“Best tacos in the area, Freshly made tortillas“

“Personally, I enjoy helping small businesses, especially ones that don’t get the acknowledgement they deserve! This quick-Stop, minimart fusion combines the experiences of a deli, market and bakery combined!

Yes, it might be small, but it’s lively in its own way, the. Lady that owns the store is awesome, and the goat, considering she works alone. Her sandwiches were beyond what I expected as to say, stop by some time and you’ll be surprised what a place so small could offer!“

“Love this place! Great food great drinks great service“

“Letitia is absolutely amazing! My daughter always has a great time!“

“The minute you walk in the door, they are attentive and welcoming. Authentic food and great atmosphere!! ��“

“You never know what you're going to get when you go to small little hole in the walls but then this one did not disappoint. The food is authentic and tasty. Service is quick and people are delightful. Yeah I'm definitely coming back.“

“What a fantastic place! We took a looooong hike out here to see a friend’s band play and had the best time! The food was fantastic, drinks were cold, and Lia, the owner, was super friendly and had a great vibe about her. Great atmosphere! Worth the 1 1/2 drive, we’ll be back!“

“The food was soooo good and authentic ! I had the milanesa torta and my husband had the barbacoa taco and consomé which was just what he needed missing Oaxaca ! Prices are great ! We got complementary chips with salsa and guacamole. The fresh waters are also super tasty and their ice cream is amazing!“

“I really enjoyed a fabulous dinner meal 🥘 at El Guacamole PK. It was my first time visiting there and I was so impressed. The food was really good. I had the Sizzling Fajita - Chicken, Onions, Red & Green Bell Peppers, Hot Tortillas, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese and a Side of Rice & Beans. It was slamming. I also had an adult drink - A Pinapple Margarita. What I liked about this drink was the Seasonings laced around my drink glass. It was awesome!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🌹🔥🔥“

“First visit today, and we all loved our dishes! The homemade empanadas were huge and chock full of filling! Everything was delicious. We will be back!“

“Muy rico deliciosa la comida“

“Delicious and quality food!“

“A great place to eat with great ambiance a nice staff.
I had some shrimps as'' take out'' and the flavours were very good and did not disapoint. I'll visit again for sure ! Congrats on your 5 years in business“

“Went for the tortilla soup it was mid
The tacos were good not great. The meat Didn’t taste so fresh-it wasn’t bad just felt reheated
. Horchata was good though.
The worst part for me was that the restaurant was empty when we walked in and I asked for a table close to the window views and the woman said no. “We MAY get a bigger party and they’ll want this table”. It was bluntly rude.
The table remained empty when we left.“

“This is as close to Mexico as you can get—not only the food but also the friendly and helpful service. Tacos, fajitas, tortas, chilaquilies are excellent, and after a hiatus for Covid, tamales are back on the weekends and as good as ever. Eat there or bring it home, the food's delicious anywhere.“