Here's a polished review that stays honest while keeping it fair and balanced:…read more Agave in New Paltz offers a modern, fusion-style take on Mexican-inspired cuisine rather than authentic Mexican food. If you're expecting traditional Mexican flavors, just know this restaurant leans more toward upscale fusion than classic Mexican dishes. The food is good, and everything we've tried has been flavorful, although the portions are on the smaller side. The prices are reasonable for the quality and presentation, and the atmosphere has more of a cozy, date-night vibe than a casual Mexican restaurant. One suggestion I'd make is to expand the salsa selection. For a restaurant centered around Mexican-inspired cuisine, offering a few house-made, original salsas would really elevate the experience and make it feel more authentic. The restaurant itself is fairly small, so it's not the best choice for large groups. Parking can also be a challenge since there's no dedicated lot--it's street parking only, so be prepared to drive around until you find a spot. Overall, Agave is a nice place if you're looking for creative fusion dishes in a relaxed setting. Just go in expecting modern Mexican-inspired cuisine rather than traditional Mexican food, and you'll likely enjoy the experience.

Honestly, very mid. The decor is cute, but the food is lacking and so was the service. There were…read morebarely any people in there so why the long wait ? And they got my order wrong too. Otherwise, nice staff. Food was sooooo underwhelming, under seasoned and dry. The drinks were the only positives bc they were delicious and strong. I would not return again.

Had a pre theatre dinner here. We were excited to try their food. What a disappointing…read moreexperience. While the service was very good, the food was not. We ordered cheese enchiladas and fajitas. Both were not tasty. In fact, the enchiladas were nearly tasteless. I would've enjoyed a grilled cheese sandwich more than the enchiladas. The ambience is minimal. There are cut out papers and various colors hanging from the ceiling. The restaurant did provide a bowl of chips and salsa on the table free. I do not recommend this restaurant. They need a new chef.

Great place! Great service! Noel was welcoming,…read moreaccommodating and made the best margaritas. Food was hot and delicious. Enchiladas were amazing.

Maybe you've seen Órale Mexico and dismissed it- like I have while stuck on Route 299's road…read moreconstruction causing a traffic jam. Or maybe not. This super orange spot however, is hard to miss located on Old Route 299 in Highland, NY. And the interior at Órale M., is just as colorful with Mexican ceiling banners and wall murals. At $16 or so for small, 'street-style' shrimp tacos, they were a bit more than what I wanted to pay- but hey...seafood prices right? The doubly-ply tacos were filled with diced and succulent+seasony shrimp. The right amount of veg was nice too. I've been to Mexican spots where tomato+onions+cilantro overpowers the protein- but not here which I liked. Shrimp tails were cooked with the cut up shrimp and not sure if this was an oversight(?) or, just how they do(?). The meal was comforting at least..... without the tails of course. My diluted-looking horchata had wonderful taste- but, service was nice and so were the complimentary chips and salsa.

Food, service and drinks were great!! We are from Texas and this place made us feel right at home!read more

Food is delicious, the atmosphere is chill and service is also excellent. Been going there since…read morethey opened and it became a favorite place to get delicious authentic Mexican cuisine and tasty adult beverages.

Stopped in during my trip to New Paltz and was not disappointed. Probably the best mexican food I…read morehave had outside of Mexico. The shrimp were cooked to perfection, portions were good sized, and service was good.

I got the chicken street tacos, and there were five of them. I really liked how fresh everything…read morewas. They came with a green sauce that was pretty good too. Their prices are great as well.

There were three of us for lunch and our server couldn't have been more pleasant. Service was…read morerelaxed, timely and accommodating- swapping chips for the gluten free kind. We had the delicious aqua fresca, a whole lot of guac (when have you ever taken guac home?? It was endless and yummy) and birra and veggie tacos. Super solid, lovely spot and will go back!

Been coming here often with my wife and they continue to hit the marks! Great fresh food, great…read moreservice,! My wife loves the brisket chimichangas! My son loved his quesadillas!

I was passing thru on my way to the Bantam Lake water ski show and found this place. Wow,…read morefantastic. I sat at the bar. had a great margarita to start. Chips and salsa very good as well. Got the Birria tacos which were better than most others I have had. Lots of meat, good taste, really nice. If you are in this area, this is 100 percent a good place to stop.

Love the Armadillo. Been coming here for 20 years. It's not the same as when Merle owned it. The…read moreservice isn't as friendly but still decent.

Great indoor/outdoor spot in the Roundout w awesome old school mex food and margaritas!read more

We just bought takeout lunch from them and I am highly impressed. The food was delicious and…read morecooked just right. I had one of the specials which was a sweet plantain stuffed with Chicken. It is prepared with Mole Poblano but I asked for it without. We also ordered 2 chicken tacos and 2 steal tacos (that was also enjoyed ) and a order of sweet plantain. They have a few tables in side and a counter you can sit at. They also have a lot of outdoor tables. It was very clean inside and outside. We waited about 10 minutes which was great. Will definitely be back again

We had a pleasant experience getting takeout from Upstate Taco and the service was also pretty…read moregreat. We ordered from our AirBnB before driving the 20 minutes over to Upstate Taco and got quite a few options to try. I got the Taco de Vegetales and the Mula de Ninos. I wasn't quite expecting another layer of corn between the two tortillas in my Mula, but it was delicious and very filling. I also wish I had gotten more tacos! My husband got the Quesaburro de Vegetales and it was giant, but he said it was delicious so he was happy. We also got chips and salsa which we enjoyed. The restaurant has seating both indoors and outdoors, but we wanted to eat at our AirBnB so that is what we did. I also got a Horchata which was pretty phenomenal! I would definitely stop here again if we were in the area.

Great, friendly service. Tasty food. The free chips and salsa included beans and cheese on the…read morechips. The Birria taco plate was very filling and tasty dipped in consommé.

Ridiculously Delicious! I had the mango piña agua fresca and pollo huaraches. The agua fresca was…read moreperfectly balanced and refreshing. It was my first time having huaraches and theirs passed the test with flying colors. I wish I had gotten a paleta (or 10!) So many different flavors to choose from. Super nice and accommodating staff. Very chill ambiance. I will definitely be back!

One of our favorite Mexican places! The food is so fresh, and portions are great! Service is…read moreexcellent, very friendly, and always so kind when we bring our children too! Such a fun atmosphere, lots of beautiful art and music always playing. The drinks are also amazing, I personally love the margarita flight! Great value, great restaurant!

Great location with plenty of parking. Lively atmosphere with bright decor with a large bar and…read moredining area seating. Friendly waitress who was helpful with the menu and throughout the visit. Easy to read menu with pictures and descriptions. Prices are in-line with the area. Our food was served hot and quickly. Each dish was flavorful, our Grandaughter did the street tacos, wife & I the fajitas. Both came with rice & beans (very good). We all enjoyed the experience and topped it off with desert which is unusual, but the ladies were craving something sweet. Their sweet tooth was satisfied.