We came in as a group of 15, which can be a lot for any restaurant, but the staff handled it really…read morewell. The service was friendly and patient, and they did their best to keep up with our large party. I ordered the chilaquiles, and they were delicious -- the tortilla chips were perfectly soaked but still had a nice bite, the salsa was flavorful with just the right level of spice, and the eggs were cooked just right. The queso fresco and crema on top brought everything together beautifully. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is that it took a while for all the food to come out (understandable with a group our size), and a few drink refills took some time. But overall, we were impressed with how well the staff managed everything. I'd definitely come back, especially for the chilaquiles

Lovely family owned eatery in Monticello NY. Recently renovated and expanded to seat more happy…read morepatrons. Fresh food, friendly service and home style cooking brings us back time after time. The menu is full of new dishes to try. Used to be a liquor store and beauty salon and now a great restaurant with great ambiance and wonderful food! Tacos too! Don't wait or hesitate to give it a try. You will not be disappointed.

What was I thinking giving this place 4 stars. Such great value, friendly service, and the food is…read moredelicious. Definitely worth a stop in Monticello. Had the cheese nachos this time as well as our faves from past visits. House-made flour tortilla chips blanketed in Mexican cheeses, black beans, guacamole, pickled jalapenos, tomatoes, lettuce and generous lashings of crema. Yes, the tomatoes were those pale imitation things and the lettuce is shredded iceberg, but it all worked, especially with the trio of house salsas. Was baby shark coming from a phone at the next booth over? Yes, but somehow it didn't matter, the food was so comforting. They bake Mexican pastries there too, and it seems like they've added pizza.

This place is truly the best and has come through time and again as hungry travelers in need of…read morenourishment. Most visits we've done take out, but recently we dined in and the dishes and had a great experience too. The front of house and back of house service hustles hard here. The steak dishes have always been a stand out. The tortas are wonderful. Try anything with the handmade tortillas. They're out of this world. Aguas Frescas are delicious and not overly sugary or powdery. And most recently, we had a seafood soup special that was divine. And while you dine or wait for take out, admire the wonderful artisan designs on the furniture!

We decided to come to La Fondita after all day water park day, drawn in by the excellent Yelp…read morereviews. The food was really outstanding. My husband and my daughter got chicken burritos with rice and beans. They were huge and tasted delicious. I had a shrimp chimichanga and my daughter had carne asada dish that we both enjoyed. My dish was a very generous portion and filled with shrimp. I had to take the star away due to barely any heat in the dining room. We were freezing and I couldn't wait to be done eating. Our hair was still wet from swimming and we were not happy to be so cold. When we asked the waitress, she was very apologetic but said the heat cannot be adjusted as the walls have poor insulation. I wish we door dashed our dinner.

La Fondita Mexicana is a delicious restaurant that uses fresh ingredients and makes all its dishes…read morefrom scratch. I enjoyed an authentic Cocktail de Cameron with plenty of shrimp, wonderful sliced avocado and cilantro with tomato juice. My wife enjoyed the same with added jalapeños for a bit more of a spicy kick. She continued with enchiladas suisas which were excellent while I had a course of rice,refried beans and grilled shrimp. Wow, it was all so perfect. The service was lovely and spot on. We can't wait to return to this gem in Monticello, NY. Highly recommended

This was a great find! We ordered chorizo tacos and a Chorizo Huarache and they were delicious! The…read moresalsa was made perfectly. The service was 10/10 we were greeted the minute we walked in, and she was sweet! Ambiance was very pleasant, the table cloths were fit for the location and I loved everything I saw inside if this restaurant. Even down to the napkin holders. We had the table with the strawberry one! Ohh and the Spoons for the salsa, thick wooden spoons. Gotta get my hands on those. The food again, the best tacos I've had eating out. My guy loved his food so much, he got another Huarache to take home for later!! Though the horchata I ordered could have used more cinnamon and less water, could be because I ordered a large. So next time I'll size down and see how that turns out! 100% recommend this spot.

Very decorative and welcoming, the staff were so kind. Food was delicious and seems like the best…read morelooking restaurant in the area. Took 20 minutes for 2 dishes and 2 shakes, not bad and worth the wait. Would visit again if I go to Liberty NY again.

The food and music were excellent. A wonderful staff helped us have an excellent New Years Eve.read more

What a find in Barryville NY. We came for brunch and bloodys and found our new place. The catfish…read moresandwich was awesome and so was the burger! The menu changes often, the staff is very friendly and attentive. Food is fresh and the drinks are strong. They have music and karaoke, couches and high tops. Check out the schedule next to the bar. Don't be fooled by the gas station that it once was. They converted this old service station into a great space and left the charm of the old building intact. We are sure to make this a regular stop while traveling up 97 the "scenic Byway" up the Delaware river.

Let me start by saying the owner is incredibly accommodating and genuinely generous. From the…read moremoment we sat down, he made us feel welcome. My brother-in-law ordered the combo with mixed meats and seafood for one, and it was absolutely amazing fresh, flavorful, and more than enough food. I ordered the fajitas; they were good, but next time I'd skip those and go straight for the nachos and the tostadas, which looked outstanding. Before we even finished scanning the menu, the owner brought out food for the baby on the house, which was such a thoughtful and appreciated gesture. The drinks were excellent as well made and refreshing. Overall, great food, great service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back for more of his amazing meals.

We found this charming place on our way back to Westchester from Ithaca. We were getting closer to…read morehome and we were starving. This place popped up just off our route and I'm so glad it did. Being from Texas, it's hard to find good Tex-Mex and Mexican food. El Sombrero fit the bill. Inside, it looks like any place we might go for Tex-Mex in Texas. Our waiter, Elias, was absolutely amazing! The top shelf margarita was truly top shelf. It was seriously one of the best I've had. One thing that sets this place apart from so many restaurants... The guy who owns it is a butcher. They have the most amazing cuts of meat and they know how to prepare them. I got the mixed fajitas, while my husband got the steak. The cuts of meat were perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked in both our meals. I asked Elias to bring me the hottest hot sauce they have and what he brought me was so good that I wished I had some for home. I mentioned this to him and when he brought us the check, he brought me some to take home! What a sweetheart! I really wish this place was closer to home, but it's good enough to take a drive for periodically. We'll be back.

Came again and it didn't disappoint. We sat outside…read moreenjoying some of the lawn games Had a good margarita Birria tacos were delicious Nachos were great Chicken Quesadilla was HUGE couldn't finish it all

My family and I recently visited on our vacation it was a little confusing finding the place but…read moreonce we did it was very inviting and clean. Place was empty when we went so ordering was easy staff was nice. Once our food was ready we were pleasantly surprised everything looked good and tasted amazing definitely one of the highlights to our trip food related and if we're in the area very likely to visit again.

Love the birria tacos , good prices , good service worth coming back again staff speaks Spanish and…read moreEnglish and really makes you feel at home.

Super fresh food, great flavor. The portions are nice and so are the prices. Horchata is freshly…read moremade, just like the guacamole. Highly Recommend

Pretty disappointed that they couldn't cater an event after agreeing it leaving my wife to have to…read morescramble and find a new vendor. Thankfully, Mi Ranchito came in clutch. They still have powerful meals and excellent tacos. They are incredibly delicious. I just won't ever use them for catering or events.

Saturday family lunch, decent Mexican food. The Nachos were delicious, a small portion for the…read moreprice. The dish portion size were ok. Ambience and service very good. They have beverage/sodas under their name brand, that was cool. They have a take-out side also.

I do not normally like to talk down on local businesses. I Like to see the good in people, even on…read moremy worst days. I really hope that someone (if it is just one person) in this building actually cares about food, customer service, helping people, or just spreading any sort of joy or kindness in general.....but I did not see a shred of evidence during my dinner here. Here's the shorthand for anyone who doesn't want to read my family's story: The water tastes like blood here. The service is abysmal and takes way too long. The vibe is very unwelcoming and unpleasant. The food is low effort and extremely overpriced. Here is my experience: We had a group of six, we left the little ones at home- my niece and her older cousin. The family was stoked to have a night to have some good drinks, laughs, and food on our airbnb vacation. This was pretty much the only restaurant in the area so we had to go here. Safe to say our night and our fun came to a screeching halt. Immediately drunk patrons at the bar were yelling slurs and the bartenders laughing with them all buddy-buddy. Dirty looks from the hostess and bartenders. We are from NJ, so maybe we are just lucky and have cleaner tap water, but all our our tap waters tastes like blood to us. Straight up mercury. Same with the soda from the tap. Awful. Our extremely unhappy (from the start) waitress rolled her eyes when we told her this and asked for other water. We were brought bottled water about 20 minutes later by a different angry waiter. The service was abysmal. Everyone in there, including the bartenders, seemed like they wanted us dead. Angry furrowed brows all around. Our entire excruciating experience was almost two hours long, and this is even with us rushing to eat and drink quickly because the vibes were so awful in there. The "pizza" we ordered was a piece of thin hard bread with about an ounce of tomato sauce drizzled on it for $40. The food was overpriced and not very good. The mashed potatoes were a liquid. My sister ordered a burger excluding vegetables that she was allergic to yet it was brought out with everything she requested to be taken off right there on the burger. Careless. No one there cares. At all. Right from the start they seemed annoyed that we showed up. I understand that working sucks- I get that, I really get that. I fucking hate my job, serious I do. But if you work at a restaurant where people come to laugh and relax and have a night out, I really think you at least should be pleasant. I have worked plenty service jobs where I hated being there, but for the sake of kindness and humanity I would treat customers like people with feelings. I wouldn't treat them like a burden or like I hated them. I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone, and I pray for the miserable souls that work here and emanate mean and unpleasant energy. There is a future full of joy and love, we just need to start by spreading it to our neighbor.

Was up here for the weekend and trying to find a great burger ... food choices in the area is…read morechallenging... the place is on the lake great view and service and the burger and fries were delicious also had the Caesar salad with great dressing .... Very satisfying