Was in the area visiting a friend and he really enjoys it here (he's a total tequila lover) so he brought my friend and I. From the minute I walked in to the minute I left, I was so over it! First, we walk in and the place is packed (as I knew it would be, no surprise.) We decide to get a table, but the hostess was nowhere to be found. We waited a few minutes and she finally appeared and looked as if she would rather be anywhere else but there. She told us there was a 20 wait, so we waited around. How the place is set up is kinda funky, so the entire time we were waiting I felt like we were on display. It was super weird. We ordered a pitcher of the spicy cucumber margarita, which was actually very good, and I got the three tacos for dinner. I got the fish, the gringo and the beef. The beef and gringo were alright, nothing to write home about, but the fish was disgusting! Tasted like a dirty sock. The drinks were the only good thing about this place. read more

"Coasting through life". This place belongs in a place like Ft. Lauderdale. Everything was just okay. The redeeming factor is that they have a large selection of tequila and mezcal. Everything was over cooked and not very tasty. read more

Stopped on a Saturday evening and put my name on waitlist. They said they called. Never got a call but returned 30 minutes later saying they called and gave our table away. Then told us it would be 10 minutes then 5 then 20. Never got a voicemail or text or anything. They were rude when we were waiting. Didnt allow us to get drinks until we were sat at a table... super frustrating. Bad customer service and no unity among the staff. read more

Awesome cocktails! Was surprised that the reviews here werent all great. Everytime i go there i enjoy it! Great vibe. I usually just get drinks when i go, but i got food recently and i was pleasantly surprised as well. Great place give it a try! read more

This place is a great addition to Beacon. This is truely the only place I can drink margaritas. Seriously. The atmosphere is awesome and it Shiism be pretty great in the summer time with the front open. The food is good, although the entrees tend to be a bit on the sweeter side , maybe that is just the style. This is a great place all in all. I will frequent there regularly. read more

Because of medical problems, eating in restaurants is a challenge. At Baja 328, I got to feel "normal" for a while. Tortillas are gluten free, and I skipped the rice which is made with butter, and that's the only adaptation I had to make to enjoy my meal. Kudos to Benjie, our server, for his thoughtful, helpful service. He followed up to make sure I could eat the beans (corn starch). Two other servers also made sure we were happy with our meal. We will definitely be back! Thank you so much! read more

Been coming to this place for about three years now and it's always a go-to on Main Street in Beacon. If you've never been - you NEED to go.

Benjie makes the entire experience worthwhile, he's so lively and personable. The Ultima Palabra really is the last word so good for mezcal lovers. And the street corn.... ammmmmaaaazing! read more

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I am surprised by all of these mixed reviews! I am not a picky eater as in what I eat, but I am VERY picky as in WHERE I eat and Baja is a favorite place! The atmosphere is fun with indoor and outdoor options- Even when it is hot and the door is open, there is chilled seating inside!! I find it very clean. There is a group of about 10 of us friends that frequent here in various combinations and I am pretty sure we each have celebrated a birthday here at some point- never an issue or problem! Drinks- they always make great mojitos and margaritas! I favor the spicy jalapeño pineapple margarita!! I love that you get a fresh bottle of water on the table when you are seated. *The cheeseburger shot is WEIRD but SOOO GOOD and definitely appropriately named for the flavor after knocking it back!!!* Food- I have had a variety of their tacos with personal favorites being the pork belly, scallop, and octopus tacos- each has their own toppings to go on top. Their nachos are not only delicious with the works but are large enough to have for 3-4 meals (or share)!! I love the dipping sauces for the tater-tots. Surprisingly, their chicken mac n cheese is AWESOME! Staff- I have never had bad service. Everyone is nice and accommodating. Sometimes it is slow from the kitchen but I have never thought it was an issue because everything is yummy! read more

I live around the corner and have only stopped into Baja for drinks. I went last night for dinner and won't be going back. We were sat at an outside table the restaurant was busy but not overwhelmed. We were given menus and water by the hostess, who then sat another table next to us. We waited and waited and waited while the table next to us (that was sat after us) put in a drink order, got their drinks and then put in their food order. The waitress never even came over to us, this place had always had lackluster bar service but this was absolutely ridiculous. So we got up and left, the restaurant wasn't that busy and clearly our waitress knew she had outside tables and just decided to ignore ours. There are so many other restaurants in Beacon with great service/food/drinks this is not one of those places. read more

Just had dinner there. Nothing fancy or super complicated. Steak fajitas that were way over cooked and tough as hell. I've had better from a microwave, or Fridays/Chili's. 2 beers and dinner ran me $40. I would not recommend this place. I've had better from food trucks in Newburgh. Much better. read more

Quite the happening spot on a Friday night! A little on the loud side...I think they could use some padding under their tables ;) Several very interesting cocktails had me hemming and hawing longer than normal, I finally decided on the Watermelon Mint (very tasty!). A friend who sat next to me ordered the Spicy Cucumber Margarita, it was too spicy for her so I had to make sure that didn't go to waste.....I'm a good friend like that. Mexican Lasagna was on the Restaurant Week menu, four of us ordered it. Two of them, buried in sauce, barely peeked above the rim of the large shallow bowl; the other two stood high above the serving dish exposing their multiple layers of deliciousness. We later asked our server why this was, and let her know that two of us felt like we got the short end of the deal. Her reply......"just the luck of the draw"....lol. I appreciated her honest answer even though it didn't come across very professional. But in all reality.....I guess it's just the way the lasagna falls. If you're looking for a terrific Shrimp Scampi, look no further.....their Tequila Scampi is the best in the land! Our server kept track of our 12 different checks by giving us all a number. She asked us to remember our numbers, but as the night progressed I noticed that she was doing a damn good job of remembering herself. This system might not work for everyone but it worked wonderful for her, she had her shit together and it made for cashing out at the end of the night painless for all. There are a multitude of servers out there that could use to take a lesson from her. The pineapple upside down cake that I chose for dessert was orgasmic! The Cheeseburger Shot, surprisingly, wasn't so bad either. read more

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I can't remember the last time I had such amazing service. The waitress and the busboys were very responsive and made sure we always had water. The busboys were quick to clear our plate and even asked if we wanted the table wiped down. The food here was for the most part pretty good.. We ordered the street style corn as an appetizer.. a bit too much cheese for my liking but still okay. I ordered the scallop, shrimp and carnitas taco. I enjoyed all three especially the scallop taco, never had a scallop taco before so I had to try it! The carnitas taco had jalapeños which ended up being extremely spicy! I had to pick them out. The rice and beans were a bit bland but wasn't bad. The margarita/watermelon mint cocktail were tasty and they didn't skimp on alcohol! Overall, pretty solid place, I would come back! read more

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We had an excellent dinner last night at Baja. The staff was super friendly and our waitress was wonderful. Great way to end the weekend.

Food price / quality ratio 8.5. I'd rate it higher if it were cheaper. Tequila bar woth about 100 different tequilas, which you can get in a flight. Atmosphere is neo-industrial. Decent size bar with large dining room. We sat at the bar and split an appetizer, and had a couple drinks. Beacon, NY has undergone a rennaisance the last ten years, and is an excellent restaurant / bar venue on Main Street. Beautiful downtown with plenty of choices for dining or bar hopping. read more

Had a great server Bennie, the drink and food he suggested was great and he was top of the line... Bartender was wonderful as well... Thanks guys!! read more

Deeply hostile staff and environment. We had to get up and leave a few minutes after sitting down because it was so uncomfortable. My friend described it as walking into a wedding and you're really, really late and disruptive, and you're not supposed to be there. Bartender opened a bottle of tequila with his mouth. read more

Came here on a date. The nachos were great with an awesome chili and guacamole on top. I ordered the paella for my entree, but it isn't really paella. It was rice in the center of the plate, with seafood around the edges. The chorizo was sliced super thin like pepperoni, so I almost didn't notice it. The rice was tasty in a red sauce, but it was liquidy, and paella should be more baked and a crunchy rice that you scrape off the bottom of the pan. Service was good. They had the doors open cause it was a gorgeous night and there were tiny flies EVERYWHERE at our table. Yuck. read more

I visited on cinco de mayo and the cupcake festival so it was insane on Main Street and in Baja! It was just me looking to eat so the hostess found me a seat and squeezed it in at the bar, score! I ordered tacos which were great. Sweet n sour pork belly, shrimp, and steak...I could eat tacos everyday! The bar tender had her hands full but she was great. The big garage like door was open since it was a beautiful day so it felt like I was outside. Great bar and tasty food. Check it out! read more

My girlfriend and I decided to stop in Beacon for a lovely Sunday date, and we were blown away by the food and staff at Baja. We were seated immediately and our food came out really fast. The food is packed with flavor and our server Benji was the best! MAKE SURE YOU ASK FOR BENJI AS YOUR SERVER! He will make sure you get the FULL Baja experience! read more

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Cool atmosphere on Main Street in Beacon. The food is just average, pork belly taco was a big disappointment. The enchiladas were good. I have had way better Mexican in the area. The Spicy cucumber margarita was good. Definitely different. The drinks are very expensive and if it wasn't for the atmosphere and location I probably wouldn't return. I will give it one more shot. read more

Had lunch there today. Service was awful. I had the steak fajitas which took a ridiculously long time to arrive. When they did arrive, the steak was really more like thin meat shavings. Also, the metal platter it was served on was way too hot, and it overcooked/burned what little meat the dish did have. The flavored seltzer was very good. Overall, very meh. But I wouldn't go back. read more

Multiple visits to Baja. Great food and a great time, always enjoy myself and Benjie is the BEST by far!!!

Very happy with our experience last night. Excellent drinks, we tried the spicy cucumber jalapeño margarita(I will be dreaming of this for days to come) classic margarita and some sort of Moscow mule with rosemary( can't remember the name) also amazing. Tequila flight was great with some tasty palate cleansers that were also yummy. We started with the chicken fajita nachos and were all very happy with the layering, flavors and plenty of tasty chicken. We each ordered a 3 taco plate which consisted of the pork carnitas- big thumbs up, market fish, shrimp, gringo and steak and all were well flavored and tender. Side of sweet plantains were excellent, tater tots with dipping sauces were surprising amazing, some type of spicy ranch sauce was so good I was putting it on my tacos. Overall we were very happy with drinks food and services so a solid 4 star from us! read more

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Delicious margaritas -you really must have one while here! In addition to a watermelon margarita and a grapefruit one (special of the day), we had a few tacos: barbacoa, scallops, chicken, and pork carnita. The tacos were good overall but our favorites were the barbacoa and pork carnita (more flavorful then the other two). The place is also accommodating when it comes to allergies - diligently checking with the kitchen and proposing alternatives if needed. read more

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Avoid at all costs! I have been to this place a couple of times with friends and the food was decent. So when my kids were craving tacos, I decided to take my family there. I was a bit weary as I have seen the place crowded and loud at times, but I thought i would give it a try in case we might get lucky. So I was pleasantly surprised when i arrived, as the place was not crowded at all, including visibly empty tables in the front, and no one ahead of us in line, or waiting. However, my luck ran out pretty quickly, as soon as I interacted with the hostess. She had one look at our party, and her face literally dropped/demeanor changed, as soon as she saw we had kids. According to her, all of the visibly empty tables near the front were reserved and the wait would be an "hour long", in a place that had no other patrons waiting ahead of us, empty seats at the bar, and tables turning over/finishing their meals. Instead of finding a away to accomodate us, she tried her best to turn us away claiming they had no space. It was ridiculous on its face, and my family was essentially denied service. Never ever before have I been made to feel so unwelcome at a restaurant establishment. It was hurtful. (And it seems like I am not the only one who has had this experience. If you scroll down to the other reviews, you will see how welcoming this place is, if you do not fit their target demographic.) I will not be back, and I hope other local residents and visitors will do the same and avoid this place. Beacon deseves better, and thankfully there are lots of other options in town. My family walked away dejected, only to find a lovely wood fired pizza place down the street. Despite it also being busy, the staff there were incredibly welcoming and did their best to accomodate our family. The food and service was lovely, and next time I dine out, that is where I am headed. A far cry from the "hostess" and service at baja read more

This was my first visit. Short Rib carmelized onion quesadillas were excellent. My wife had tacos all excellent. Margaritas looked good but I don't drink them. Excellent food, clean place, great service read more

I had a bad experience here. The hostess put my daughter and I all the way to the back passed a lot of empty tables and places us where the bathrooms are.I asked someone if we can move they were very rude.on top of all of that the tables started to fill up I was the first one there and received my food last. On top of that the food wasn't that great. I will not be patronizing this business again. read more

I'll start by saying this place has a nice ambiance right on main st. A great selection of tequila and decent food. Prices seem right with the neighborhood however service here is atrocious.... we walked in and was greeted by the host who led us to our table, shortly after our server came up and dropped some menus off with water, unfortunately she didn't seem very welcoming, it kind of seemed as If she was annoyed to do her job.... she takes our drink order which took about 10 mins to get to our table..... and it wasn't busy.. the servers seemed to gather around the POS system talking and texting on their phones roughly 4 people... I ordered the rice bowl which is pictured below the pork belly was warm at the most and seemed as if it had been sitting around for a while and not fresh.... I don't recall the servers name but she had wavy blondish hair, wore glasses, and had ripped up jeans.... so were still eating when she comes back and drops the check on the table and says "NO RUSH" and walks off...... not to mention when we received our drinks we thanked her "even though late" she replied "YUP" and walked off...... it's a pretty sad experience for a place with lots of potential. In conclusion we will not be back here and do not recommend this place.... maybe if the owner makes some staff changes things will get better.... read more

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We sat here for about 40-60 minutes waiting for a table. The hostess was holding tables for groups that were not here within the time that we were waiting. We sat and had drinks at the door and literally counted all of the people she turned down to hold onto empty tables. About 7 parties of 5. There also was a party that was just sitting there and had paid their check but continued to order a few drinks. I think the right thing would have been to ask them to move to the bar since there were people waiting to be seated to eat. Terrible service and no manager in sight. read more

Recently on a more busy day I asked for a table for 2. The hostess was anything but kind and helpful. She said there was a 2 hour wait and we asked to be put on the waitlist. She aggressively said no. Why?? Her attitude was unpleasant and really turned us off from ever going back. I've been in the past and the food is great, but the hostess with the purple in her hair needs an attitude adjustment. read more

9 out of 10 times I get really good service from other restaurants this one is that 1 time that isn't good service at all. The hostess gave us menus and didn't tell us that they close the kitchen at 8pm. We waited about 20 minutes before I had to ask for a waiter or waitress then I saw a waitress looked directly at me and then turned around and walked away. When a waitress finally came she told us kitchen was closed -so we left and went to Dogwood in Beacon read more

Baja 328 is a good staple in Beacon. They usually have really good specials. The queso fundido was one of their star dishes, but it seems like the recipe recently changed for the worse. Bring back the old silky and creamy queso fundido in that cask iron bowl! The nachos were also a showstopper, but now they charge extra for each individual topping. I enjoy their margaritas. They jazz up the salted rim a bit. read more

We were looking to have a drink this Sunday, but in the door was one of the most racially repulsive signs I've ever seen, purporting to be a dress code. No one could make this list without racial Animus. The crowd inside didn't seem to confirm, but was lilly white. Avoid. read more

If you are looking for a high end tequila experience - look no further. If you are looking for simple yet delicious specialty drinks - look no further. And if you are looking for great food, great service and a great atmosphere - this is the place. I would recommend the Baja Signature Margarita to start and a fine sipping tequila to end the night! Service was great and well informed about the food and several hundred tequilas available! read more

It was very crowded and loud but thats perfect for a late friday night. The bartender was very sweet to me, especially when i ordered incorrectly and i needed her to fix our cocktails. She did it with a smile despite how busy it was. We got the watermelon mint with tequila cocktails and wow! The rim was covered eith salty spicy seasoning and there was a cube of fresh watermelon and a mint sprig. Pretty involved for a bar that crowded. read more

Decent tacos. Fish was kind of blah but chorizo was very tasty. All were doused in way too much sour cream. Service was impressively fast for it being so packed. Which would be another downside: it seems more of a pricey, hipster bar than a taco place, so you got to really like being packed in with hundreds of loud drunk hipsters and their beards and flannel. read more

Had dinner at Baja 328 this week. Here's the deal: If you're going to call yourself a "tequila bar" at least make decent margaritas, right? The food was decent (seafood tacos) but I am a Margarita connoisseur. I had two "house specials" as I've found over the years whether it's the cheapest or most most expensive margarita on the menu, it's still going to taste like Gatorade (as in no Tequila). Baja 328 did not disappoint in that regard. The bartender was a rookie. I had two house margaritas and had to order two shots of tequila (costing me an extra $16.00) on the side to make up for the bartender's apparent inexperience. So because the bartender didn't know how to make a Margarita in a Tequila Bar (??!!) I had to spend an additional $16.00 (??!!) My advice is to take a flask with you containing your own tequila to spike Baja's Margaritas. As long as they employ inexperienced bartenders, the cocktails are going to taste like Gatorade. If you get caught spiking your Margaritas, just explain that it's not your fault, it's just that the bartender does not know how to do her job. If you (or the Baja staff) want a Margarita as it's meant to be, go to La Puerta Azul on Rt.44. I found it to be the only place in Dutchess County where I don't have to take a flask.........And I've been drinking Margaritas for 4 decades....... Oh, p.s.: they do play good music. read more

My favorite place to grab drinks and food. Friendly hometown atmosphere, the food is always fresh and the weekly specials are new and exciting. The addition of live music on weekends and brunch on Sunday's is an added benefit. Try the seafood bowl or any of the mixed margaritas! read more

Cocktail was good along with salsa chips. Ceiling was leaking and music is a bit loud