If you've got a large group and you've already tried a couple places in the area with no luck, La Puerta Azul may just have the room on short notice. The place is huge, with a couple of separate areas (the bar, the sunken dining room, the regular dining room). If you're as lucky as we are, you'll be put in the Aztec Room, a private-ish spot with a lazy susan (Susanna here, I believe). There's also a fun waterfall by the entrance, and you get to walk over some water on the way in. We sat down quickly, and were treated very well by a number of servers. We quickly had excellent chips and salsa, and guacamole following shortly behind. From there, we ordered a large variety of Mexican and not-so-Mexican dishes, and most were very solid. My daughter wanted some steak, so I rolled with the Carne Asada which was quite flavorful, but a surprisingly small portion for $40. My wife's LPA salad was exactly what we were expecting (solid), as were the traditional Mexican chicken fingers my other daughter wanted. The best thing I tried was actually some chicken mole enchilada situation that one of my friends got, and another person was quite pleased with his enchiladas with Colorado sauce. All in all, a good spot for a large group if you're in the mood for Mexican. read more

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We have been to LA Porta Azul a few times and in all honesty and we have not been disappointed. They start you off with salsa and chips which is warm and delicious. Then we had the guacamole which is outstanding. A little Pico and cilantro on top. Then we both had the Baja shrimp tacos. Wife had the corn and I had the flour tortillas. The slaw and the sauce used are very flavorful. Atmosphere is nice, service is outstanding and the prices are very good as well. Only drawback was the beer that we sent back was warm. Other than that it was a very enjoyable experience. read more

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Hidden gem during travels.... Great hospitality, food and ambience. Staff were friendly, attentive and happy! Fresh and authentic high quality Mexican food, so pleased we made the stop. read more

Beautiful tropical inspired space and the Mexican fare is delicious! Great tacos and salsa; generous portions. Tortilla chips can't be beat!! read more

Love this place! The food is always very satisfying and flavorful. Especially their variety of tacos- you're able to order 2 of each and try different flavors in one order. This time I got Baja shrimp tacos and they were deliciously fried and fresh! The shredded beef were good but not my favorite. I did NOT expect the nachos to be as massive as they were so be warned- nachos are great for a large group! And the complementary chips and salsa are always delicious. Love the staff, they're all very friendly. I'll be back! read more

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The restaurant is nice inside and seems clean. Their food and tacos are not very good. Gringo, american take on tacos if you will. I mean shredded mozzarella on Tacos? Their El Pastor tacos are very poor as well. This would not pass for a Mexican restaurant outside of the sticks. read more

I can never get enough of this place. Always blown away by the food and service. Big fan of the margaritas, steak tacos and quesadillas, and guacamole. read more

La Puerta Azul - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Salt Point, New York

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Took our niece and nephew out to dinner and my niece picked here. We were greeted and seated quickly. She wanted her favorite rice and corn bowl... anyway, we also got the guacamole, I had the carne asada, my husband had the tacos. 2 steak and 2 mahi mahi. Our food was very good. My nephew had the chicken tenders and was saying they were spicy. I thought they were very good. But, i can taste where he was coming from. They were well seasonedZ I think he tasted pepper. My margarita was very good. Service was friendly, helpful and attentive. We will go back if in the area. read more

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We had the best time at Puerta Azul. Great dining experience. Food and drinks were amazing. Bartender was so much fun!!! Definitely going back!! read more

Raffii the owner was our server for our party of 10 since they were short staffed. From the moment we walked in the door Raffii treated us like family and all the workers were outstanding. The food was absolutely amazing and the drinks were incredible! Raffii amazed us with suggesting meals and surprising my husband with a meal that he Raffii chose! We will definitely be back. Some of the food we had was mango and apple quesadillas, shrimp tacos, carne asada, nachos and steak ALL were out of this world!!!!! Highly recommended read more

La Puerta Azul - Mexican Near Me - Salt Point, New York

We had a party of 9 and found the service and the food to be outstanding! Based on the ratings I would have hesitated but given the lack of options, I'm really glad we went anyway as we were so pleasantly surprised. Should I visit Millbrook again, I would absolutely stop in for a lovely meal! Oh, and given the look of the other patrons leaving, I'm sure they felt the same way. read more

Should have left after tasting the salsa I don't recommend the poppers they are out of a freezer and the bacon comes out under cooked, well the whole thing came out under cooked literally still frozen inside. We couldn't get a server's attention until our main courses came out which were underwhelming. Never asked if we wanted more water or beer. Would not recommend read more

This is second time we went.First time I had mixed reviews, however, this time I must say everything was excellent.Food was amazing ..drinks were superb..and overall experience was great.I will be going back and would recommend to others read more

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I had tried this restaurant a while back and didn't have a great experience. However, a while back I heard that there has been a change in management so I finally came back to try this place out... And it did not disappoint! My friend and I came here on a quiet Monday night and the place was pretty empty. We were greeted warmly and was served with complementary chips and creamy salsa right away and the wait staff was great with his timing on when to check on us for drink and food orders. For drinks, I had the cocktail Nina-tini, which was vodka with blood orange juice and lime and Azul, pina colada and something blue and pineapple...so yummy & dangerous! My friend and 2 margarita and they were very good too. For dinner, we had the salmon and the shrimp entrees (Don't ask me the names as I can't remember or pronounce them!), But both dishes were very well seasoned, right amount of spicy, and big portion! The fish was cooked perfectly, tender and juicy. I can only finish half of my food in order to leave room for dessert!! For dessert, we split a chocolate lava tart that came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The had these caramel chips on the ice cream and on the side of the tart that were so delicious. Everything was great, we had a wonderful time here and will be back again for sure! read more

La Puerta Azul - Cumin salmon dish - Mexican Near Me - Salt Point, New York

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The food was good but very pricey. Which when the service is lackluster isn't justified. We found a hair deep inside one of the last tacos on our plate and we were not interested in a replacement. The waitress did not even offer a discount. We didn't make a big deal out of it. Because things happen but we could see into the kitchen and none of the cooks had hairnets on. They were very attentive to the people around us but the service we received was mediocre at best. I don't know if we were treated different because we were not from the area but I was highly disappointed. It's a shame because the ambiance is breathtaking and the shredded beef tacos were really good. read more

We just stopped in quickly before a trip to NJ and blown away by the owner. Service was amazing as well as food! Let Me tell you I'm a critic and a foodie. I asked for recommendations and he just made us a plate of food. My very picky 12 year old daughter was careered to. He did custom plate for her! My husband passes this everyday but hard to recognize but so worth a trip. CarnitasBlackened Mahi Mahi Tacos I thank you for the authenticity!!! read more

This is an oasis location for a restaurant since there isn't a lot of other options. The decor is spacious, clean and beautiful. There is also comfortable outdoor seating with solid and comfortable furniture. Nothing wobbly. The menu is wonderfully diverse and fresh. Staff is attentive and knowledgeable. Parking lot is easily accessible. read more

This is the worse Mexican food I have ever tasted. The prices are in the $25 to $40 range and the service was awful. The bill came with a fee or extra charge for "Baked" which we never ordered. The waiter sat us in the back and forgot about us. once the food was served, he was nowhere to be seen. Please expend your money in a better place to eat, do not waste your money in this place. read more

The decor is colorful and the dining arrangement creative. Bathroom was clean. We had a tasty lunch. Lots of food choices and dish sizes. The waiter, I believe was an owner or manager. He seemed to enjoy his livelihood and helped me decide between the two soups. We did not feel rushed and had a quiet seat so my cousin and I could hear each other easily. We will be back! read more

This is my favorite Mexican food spot. Its bot the typical menu. Food is the highest quality starting from their homemade salsa . I always order the seafood Paella which is the best Paella i have ever eaten. Its wonderfully put in the dish like art and taste so good. The chef is amazing. When i come in i look to make sure he's there because he is truly a top notch chef. They also make really great drinks . They know what their doing here. Also great bands and you can sit outside . Staff knows the stuff. Very very good service . read more

Outstanding food and service and cocktails. Outdoor seating was wonderful. Some of the best Mexican food.

Mediocre food at city prices. Does not accommodate to locals it's just a trap for people with $$ that come here in the summer from the city. Rude owner read more

The environment is okay. But the service is horrible. The waitresses were very rude, ours were very snarky and passive aggressive. The floors are a safety hazard and extremely slippery, I almost slipped multiple times, it's a lawsuit waiting to happen. The food was okay just very pricey for what it is. I'm nervous for the employees as I heard shouting from the owner during my previous time there. The employees honestly look unhappy until they come to the table to pretend to be perky. Overall a very poor experience. read more

Guacamole is good....but chips are not homemade. Actually they're the ones Sam's sells. Drinks/alcoholic are way too expensive, you'll see when you get the ck. The atmosphere is decent....but there are way better AUTHENTIC Mexican restaurants where everything is made from scratch. read more

Discovered this as via google maps from the highway, and it blew us away. Pulling up to a small strip mall my expectations were fairly low, and stepping through that blue door brought us through to a hidden gem. The wait staff was friendly, knowledgeable, amd approachable with questions and menu modifications for dietary needs. When the food came, the serving sizes were generous and my picky eater children asked to come back again in the future. We don't live in the area, but we do come up this way annually. We will return, that is a definite. Note: the guacamole has a nice kick, but anyone sensitive to heat should specify that the want their food light spice. read more

The entrance to the restaurant is amazing, the scenery with the waterfall and the music/ decorations the owner or a seater greets you quickly and nice complementary chip and guacamole are brought out. The owner was very friendly and helped us group of five pick his personal favorites based on what we decided we wanted to eat. Prices are amazing for portions and its a overall great family lunch/dinner place. The churros were a amazing dessert as everything from the bread to the corn/flour tortillas in tacos are homemade. The bathrooms are clean and the glasses and cutlery spotless. My friends and family will definitely come back to this beautiful Mexican restaurant : ) read more

La Puerta Azul - Awesome buttery churros that melt in your mouth with chocolate dipping sauce - Mexican Near Me - Salt Point, New York

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This was our first time visiting the restaurant. The decor is absolutely gorgeous, including a waterful and a bridge crossing a small river of water. The owner came to the table to tell the story of the restaurant, which was entertaining. The food was scrumptious! The relatively high prices were more than justified, since all of us took home enough food for another meal. I will definitely return and bring my friends as well. read more

What a great surprise to find this little gem on Rt 44! We sat at the bar for lunch and got Great service, the food was delicious, and the ambiance cheerful (LOVE the lime green walls)! The bartender is tops! Will definitely go back when in the area. read more

Food was amazing, service was great and accommodating, and we had a really nice time. Restaurant was also really pretty and many areas to accommodate one's vibe - outdoors and indoors. Portions are very generous. Try the avo and beets salad, the mahi mahi mahi tacos and the apple and mango quesadilla. You won't regret it! read more

La Puerta Azul - Mexican Near Me - Salt Point, New York

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Superb, authentic cuisine. Finally, a guacamole that really stands out. We enjoyed black bean soup, shrimp tacos, and chicken enchiladas. We are new to the Hudson Valley and are happy to have discovered La Puerta Azule! read more

La Puerta Azul - Cheese enchiladas and shrimp tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Salt Point, New York

My mom and I have been here nearly a dozen times and it never fails to impress. The food is very fresh and delicious. Today mom chose a mandarin orange and beets salad and I had the shrimp tacos . Every Mexican place I've ever been to that I enjoyed has had a great pride in how they put together their guacamole but this place has guac down to a science. The addition of chunky sweet onion put it over the top. The tacos I had were even hand pressed corn tortillas. This place has authentic and delicious food and we will definitely be back. read more

Great atmosphere, excellent service, fantastic food & drinks, and probably the best churros I've ever had! Highly recommend in the Millbrook area and definitely worth the trip from points further! read more

Would return even just for the warm bowl of rice and beans, not to mention the great verde. Delicious! read more

La Puerta Azul - Mexican Near Me - Salt Point, New York

The staff, food and atmosphere is amazing! The owner Raffi is so accommodating, we travel to go. The best food so fresh read more

We stopped here for lunch on our way back to NYC. Restaurant was big and nicely decorated. Bathroom were super clean and smelled nice. All the portions were huge! Lol. The coffee was a good perfect size for me. I ordered a carnitas burrito. I asked for no pico de Gallo in mine and no jalapeños. Sadly, my burrito came with jalapeños. It was kinda Annoying but I don't like to waste food so I had to pick it all out. Aside from that, it tasted really good. The flavor was on point. All the burritos came with a heaping pile of guacamole on top. My boyfriend ordered a chicken burrito, chicken was like chicken, dry. So it was okay. I would come back and get the carnitas burrito again. It was really good and the coffee too. I included photos of what our group ordered, I forgot the names of the dishes so ‍ read more

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We have eaten here several times and have been pleased in the past. But, let me tell you, we went Saturday, April 1st and it was the absolutely worst. The food was was disgusting and could even eat it. What a huge disappointment. I wanted to mention it to the nice women with the curly hair(might be a manager) how horrible our experience was. The waiter was awful too. Didn't give us the time of day. We tip normal but seriously if you were treated the way we were, you wouldn't have tip. Sorry, lots of other choices when it comes to Mexican food. Even though it's literally 5 minutes up the road, I would travel an hour than to ever go back there!!! What happened to your business! AWFUL FROM START TO FINISH!!!! read more

Don't answer their phone to make a pick up order. Why bother having it posted anywhere if you can't call an order in?

The most delightful and delicious Mexican around! The people are so friendly and all the food is sooooo good. I'm a real stickler for good Mexican and they do it right! I'm a vegetarian and not all Mexican restaurants care to even offer anything for us. The Blood Orange and avocado salad is amazing ! Th mango and apple quesodilla is the best!!! Can't recommend this place enough. Did I mention the warm chips, and homemade salsa? Hehe, have I made it clear enough this is a quality place? Service with a smile and done right!! read more

I would not recommend this restaurant. We were overcharged on our bill and have not gone back since.

Amazing food and great service. The guacamole was great. Three in our party had tacos - beef, carnitas, and shrimp - all very good. I had the enchiladas - carnitas and cheese - Christmas style with both red and green sauce. Highly recommend this dish and restaurant. read more