After our hike on the grounds of the Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park, La Catrina Mexican hit the…read morespot for our hunger pangs. Efficient friendly smiling servers, very clean & festive atmosphere, fresh hot generous portions of delicious Mexican cuisine. BTW - I took home plenty of my leftovers. La Catrina was a very good discovery. If you are visiting the area, enjoy! Muchas gracias!

La Catrina serves more-and-less traditional Mexican fare with generous portions and good service…read more I especially liked the size of the margaritas, the large number of warm tortilla chips brought to the table (and refilled frequently), and the flavor of my chicken fajitas. RIght off the bat were that margarita and the chips and salsa. The salsa seemed pretty plain, mostly a tomato base with lots of chopped onion. This was also accompanied by a plate of mashed beans, something I've not seen elsewhere. Shortly after we were seated, I did notice one of the waitresses taking photos of our very large group (20+) on her own phone - not on the behalf of one of us - and I have to wonder if it was for the restaurant's social media, or something else. The servers were very attentive, being sure to ask the right questions as we ordered items. Food and drink all came out quickly. My chicken fajita platter came with steaming warm tortillas, more than I've typically gotten at other Mexican restaurants, and a separate plate with huge quantities of the fixin's, including a sizeable amount of guacamole. All that plus lots of beans and rice as well. This is a nice reboot from the brewery that was previously here.

3/18/26 Visit: El Guacamole is a great little Mexican…read morerestaurant. It's located in a strip mall on 4290 Albany Post Rd. New Hyde Pk. between the Vanderbilt Estate and FDR Home. A great place to stop in for lunch after a day of sightseeing. Of course, I checked Yelp for reviews. Yelper Jose P. enjoyed it, so I thought this place would be a winner. Thanks Jose! We ordered 3 Shrimp Tacos, Mandarin Jarritos and a Diet Coke. The drinks along with delicious complimentary chips & sauces were brought out immediately to the table. The tacos came out a short time later. The shrimp tacos were absolutely delicious. All the flavors complemented each another perfectly. Customer service was very efficient and friendly. Place is colorfully decorated. El Guacamole is a little restaurant with a lot of WOW!!!! Definitely would return! Parking is available on the street or in the back lot.

Fresh and delicious food! I had the rice bowl with guac instead of meat, and fresh jalapeños…read more Brian had the 3 tacos, he was happy too. Food tastes and looks like it's made with love and pride. Service was great too. Only complaint is no beer, wine or margaritas.

I'll be honest, I was disappointed by my experience here. I absolutely love Mexican food and, being…read morenew to the area, was excited to see this business with an immaculate reputation on Yelp. I did come at an in-between time (around 3pm), so it's possible that this was a one-off, but it was so meh that I'm not sure I'll be back to give it another shot (if I do, I'll come right at lunch or dinner time). The good: the mole was fantastic! Even with a mediocre meal, this stood out as amazing. The portions were generous. I thought at one point the woman asked if I wanted chicken or beef enchiladas, and having never had beef enchiladas I said "beef please." It turns out, I received chicken enchiladas with a portion of skirt steak on top (see photo). Again, very generous. The decor was lively. The misses: The beans were quite bland, to the point where I was surprised...it's such a foundational element of Mexican cuisine, but they needed more spices / a touch more salt. Also, my wife ordered the veggie wrap and it was bland. It contained lots of different vegetables, but somehow they weren't seasoned. I know vegetarian burritos aren't all the craze, but when I took a bite of it, I agreed...it was just vegetables, no seasoning at all. Nice to have it on the menu for folks like my wife, but why not season them first? Maybe it was an oversight. The horchata was different from what I've had in the past...not bad, but not something I would recommend either. It was watery, lacked any cinnamon flavor, and had ground almond on top, which was interesting (maybe this is regional?). Without the dynamite mole and the generous portions, this would be a 2 star review, but I can't, in good conscience, give less than 3 stars with mole like that. But the beans...womp womp.

This place is amazing! There's about 9 tables, the service…read moreis great, portions are ample, prices low. Fresh corn tortillas, there is a big difference in flavor from the packaged ones. The menu is extensive with some Mexican plates you rarely see at most Mexican restaurants. The totopos are really crisp. The beans are well cooked and seasoned, the rice is moist, with some entrees the piquancy can be adjusted. The main dining room and uni-sex rest room is kept clean. Take-out available. Compostable and microwavable takeout containers There is some street parking.

Fantastic food! I really appreciated all the vegan protein options. All of them tasted fantastic!!…read moreI wish more Mexican places had this many. The tacos were great and stuffed. I didn't love the Tylayudda because the tortilla was a tad over cooked and hard to cut but the flavor of the stuff in top was great. Our server was a young woman, and super friendly and receptive to questions. Ambiance - good

5 STARS - The Best Mexican in Poughkeepsie!…read more Whenever I come to Poughkeepsie to visit my parents, we LOVE getting takeout from here. The Mexican food is honestly the BEST in Poughkeepsie -- fresh, flavorful, and truly authentic. I live in Miami Beach, and there's only one good Mexican spot near me, so finding this place was such a treat. The quality and authenticity here are on another level. The inside is really cute, warm, and inviting, and the patio is lovely when the weather is nice. Whether dining in or grabbing takeout, everything is consistently amazing. Service is beyond friendly and amazing! Absolutely one of my favorite spots in the area. Highly, highly recommend!

Terrific food, service, and ambiance. Chips and homemade salsa to start. Both sauces, green and…read morered, were really delicious. One can tell they are made in house. The mole negro chicken Enchiladas were super tasty - the mole was on point. The tluda was HUGE and delicious! The margarita was mixed very well. Our drinks were never empty - our server was so attentive! I literally have 0 complaints and will certainly be back...

Another 5 star experience. Fresh food! Amazing service that feels like family! Cold Beer!…read moreRefreshing Margaritas! Just an overall amazing local spot. Check their truck out at Riverfest at Waryas Park today. Signed, The Happy Hour Huntress

This place is soooo tasty! My family & I came here for tacos because good Latin food is scarce…read morearound here & we weren't disappointed! They have everything-- alcohol drinks, homemade popsicles (I had a dairy-free mango chamoy pop!), & tasty specials. My kid got a burriá ramen, I got tacos governador, & my husband got a burrito. All super tasty. I can't wait to go back.

Mi Gente this is a tucked away gem in the hudson valley. Quite literally the best & most authentic…read moremexican food Ive had in the east coast. The chicken tinga & al pastor tacos were absolute gas. 10/10 recommend.

Another New Year's Day on the Walkway, another brunch at El Paso. Is it possible that their food…read moreand service go even better? I took more photos of the decorative set up - truly lovely! Tea is self-serve, with endless supply of hot water.

This place is great! Everything is so fresh and flavorful. Don't forget to save some room for…read moretres leches cake or flan.

Food was delicious. We got the barbacoa, Al pastor memelitas and steak tacos…read more The barbacoa had rich Smokey flavor and was cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this. Memelitas were delicious a little messy but the fresh tortilla and the lard that they use was on point. The tacos were good but the steak needed a little more sear. We got the horchata which came in a large mason jar and paired perfectly with the food. Service was good, definitely get that family restaurant vibe.

Delicious memelitas, quesadilla and chips and guac! Very authentic from the location itself to the…read morefood. Tortillas are as fresh as possible, possibly the best part of the meal. So flavorful and perfectly cooked. We got some to go to make our own enchiladas at home, can't wait to try them. The side of guac and chips was huge and also incredibly fresh. The quesadilla was well filled and tasty, could've been cooked a little longer if I had to complain but very flavorful. It was also a little messy due to the chorizo but that's my fault for choosing that for a quesadilla, it was delicious regardless.

Never and I do never had a had a bad selection here! The owners are sweet, professionals and good…read moreat what they do. I really feel like I'm at a local Mexican sidewalk spot whenever I go there! I love how on the weekends there is music and people set up selling all kinds of stuff! The lights and outdoor seating is also nice! Go check it out for yourself!

Tried last week. Very nice staff, but they did not have any no sugar added options nor sugar free…read morethat particular day. I will visit them again in the future.