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    Mexicali Blue - Mexican Restaurant & Happy Hour

    3.4 (335 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Classic margarita.

    First time going here. Recommended by a friend. It was great! Waiter was fantastic. The food was delicious. Had a classic margarita. All very good. Nice place. We'll be going back again.

    Big Ol' chicken Burrito that'll be dinner too
    Heather O.

    Parking is perfect. Restaurant dining room is bright clean and well designed- apps, mains and all sooo fresh and the burritos are HUGE. Do the plantain app as well. Staff are friendly and accommodated a small group off the street. Will be back.

    Skirt Steak gf burrito
    Desiree K.

    It's been a couple of years since my last visit. I definitely love that they have gluten free options and have a great variety of burritos. I do, however, think that it's a bit pricey. When you order a burrito, be careful because it's not actually a burrito unless you add a shell for an additional cost. That goes for all shells, not just gluten free. Otherwise you get a "naked burrito" which doesn't seem like a burrito if you ask me. We almost made that mistake and would have been upset. Overall, the burrito is a decent size but gets pricey once you add the shell. Also the flavors are just okay. Definitely would have enjoyed the flavors being kicked up a notch. Plus my burrito fell apart so it was a big mess. Overall, not bad but not my favorite.

    Catfish taco
    Ron R.

    Went on a Wednesday with some friends, they felt rushed by the server. Food quality was not as good as before. Server graciously took my plate and my friend's since we were finished but offered the dessert menu while my fiancé and other friend was still eating. Table was clean but the menu NEEDS some cleaning, it was very sticky and disgusting for all 4 of us.

    Bob S.

    This was the first time in years since we've been there. It was a pleasant experience. Our server Elena was knowledgeable and charming. We asked about the spiciness of the enchilada rojo and she brought us a sample of it and the sauce. Who does that anymore? We had that and the skirt steak - medium rare. That can be difficult because it's so thin to begin with, but it was perfectly cooked. The margaritas were also very well balanced. Looks like we found another Mexican restaurant on or near route 9.

    (Bottom) Jumbo Jalapeño Margarita & (Top) Mexicali Margarita
    Abigail P.

    Went here for the first time last night in light of MARGARITA MONDAY!! Came an hr before closing (yes- I felt a bit bad lol) but the friendly waiter (idk his name he has gages!) immediately sat us down and served us GINORMOUS MARGS. Ceviche was good however I personally disliked the tomato base to it my boyfriend however loved it more than classic ceviche. I ordered a raw ahi tuna taco (SO BOMB) & he ordered his fav (he's been here before) a shrimp & steak burrito that was so big! The marg was a bit too sweet for me but he loved mine more than his so that was good.

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    We did takeout and the food was good and the gentleman who took the order was very pleasant

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    The food is excellent food!! love it! service is friendly. drinks are great!! take out or eat in!

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    Ordered on line for pickup. Got home to eat and the burrito was disappointing for sure. Full of salt, tasted aged!

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    9 months ago

    We really like this restaurant but lack of air conditioning food went downhill done! Not good anymore

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    Lovely atmosphere the owner is wonderful as well as his staff. The have GREAT Burritos. You definitely will not leave hungry

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    Ask the Community - Mexicali Blue - Mexican Restaurant & Happy Hour

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    In New Paltz their location is more of a takeout restaurant, but the one in Wappingers is a nice sit down restaurant.

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