Very high quality, authentic Mexican food with the friendliest staff. Flavors and style are akin to…read morewhat you'd get in Mexico, although of course the price reflects the fact that we're in one of the most expensive regions in New York (the Hudson Valley). We avoided it for a bit because we were put off by the name, thinking it was going to be super gringo Mexican. Not so! As for the prices, it's still cheaper than many of the mediocre American bistros found upstate. We typically order 3 tacos each plus 1-2 sides and are stuffed for ~$60. Try the cochinita pibil and the Tia Flor cocktail..

I really want to love this place but I find it very bland and over priced for the quality and…read moreportion size! People love Upstate Taco and I hear rave reviews so not sure if the few times we popped in if it was just bad nights? The ambiance inside and outside are a plus. Counter service with the little buzzers. They have a small menu but tons of specials on the board, but nothing we ordered wowed us. In fact I liked the guacamole, house chips and Horchata the best! All the entrees fell flat. Shrimp tacos were super tiny, did not taste fresh, and honestly ended up dousing them in hot sauce. The poblanos locos were just ok, primarily heavily salty salty salt. The menu also leans generous for veg/pescatarians alike but maybe I'm just ordering the wrong things? Will probably give it another try

I had a drink next door and needed a bite to eat. The taco truck looked delicious, and served great…read moretacos. Meat was cooked well, not too dry, not fatty. Served quickly and at a good price!!

This taco truck is convenient to Tuthilltown distillery and is usually open. We ordered around…read more12:00 noon on a Friday. The workers at the truck are nice and helpful. We ordered food and were able to take it into tuthilltowns tasting room to have with our craft drinks. Ordered the guacamole and chip, two steak burritos. Guacamole was on point and steak burritos was nicely filled with beans, rice and steak and tasty. Truck looks neat and clean.

An absolute diamond of a restaurant in Monticello! A small family-owned mexican food restaurant…read morethat is well-appointed and comfy inside, with SUPERB food. We travelled to Monticello to complete paperwork at a local bank branch and stopped off here for a late lunch afterwards. Our order included Camarones a la Diabla and Birria Tacos. Both were out-of-this-world delicious. We also ordered a side of guacamole to go along with the starter chips and salsa. Everything was flavorful and excellent, no exceptions. All ingredients were fresh and cooked to perfection. The staff were friendly, helpful, and very gracious. If you're in the area, treat yourself to a filling, satisfying meal that will be a highlight to your visit to Monticello. Reasonably priced and perfectly delivered. My only regret is that I live almost three hours away, otherwise this jewel would be a regular visit for me. You can't go wrong.

Small local Mexican restaurant with a small bartop. The salsa was a little different but flavorful…read more The chicken fajitas were really good. My husband enjoyed his meal as well. Timely service, especially for a small local place.

From tacos, burritos, flautas, beverages and a little bit more, this no-frills Mexican truck looks…read morelike it serves food worth planning an errand trip around on this strip. We'd killed two birds with the same stone when hubs had to gas up the 10' U-Haul at Valero on Ulster Ave in Kingston before returning it when I noticed Taste Of M. The heat and humidity were both thick and getting only refreshments while hubs pumped was the right thing to do at that moment. They have mostly beef, chicken and pork dishes- but sometimes they may carry fish for their tacos- so call ahead if fish is your primary protein. If fish is not in that day, these ladies can turn any item on the menu and create a Vegetarian one for you. The Agua de Jamaica for hubs and my Horchata I ordered are huge at $5ea and did the trick nicely. Service is swift then you're good to go. While I didn't go for their eats, this truck might just hit the spot.

Well well well as the world goes cray under his whatever, I just received a kinda visit of hope…read morefrom what had to have been the UN. For those who don't understand that, it means the United Nations. Yup. It's a great place to dance & grab a quick bite around 42nd or 43rd street. It's way over on the East River, that flat building. Yup. That one! I have been heading quickly towards insanity recently on what people tell me is still planet earth, America but I'm not saying another freakin word here. Just damnn I honest can't remember what I ordered (look at ur receipt Lee. No!) but what arrived via Dd was ab fab! It was Edible delicious Art! I'm not joking it was fabulous! I took 1 pic so ur gonna need to look quick at it as fast as u can since it might disappear too! Yup. Wait. Was it flying? Holy cow! My|our hearts go out to all of the families! Just unacceptable! Ok y'all.... I'm doing it dragon stop shoving! Hang on! I can't type that fast! Ok. Ready? Apparently, the universe-when left to itself or its own devices & in this insanity, we each need to choose one place to start with. One place each, that we love. If we make it a touchstone or them, if we keep checking to make sure they're still here. They're ok, it will help soothe our own heart. Our souls I ain't sure about! Holy freakin! This meal of course was from the 2 beauty ladies at Taste of Mexico. Still Here thank God! Yup! Thank you! I am ashamed by the current actions & choices of behavior by my country. An apology will never suffice-be enough. But, I can begin here by saying honestly, I am so sorry! Thank you. Oh holy moly my eyes just started leaking oh a kleenix thanks dragon. Please take care with yourself & all of your beloveds. Hang on. Oh the pic! Thanks dragon. Take care y'all. Yea ouch & it was all incredible but not as extraordinary as these 2 Ladies are! Thank you ladies!

Went here a hour after then opened, even though it was slow for them the food was made fast and…read moreperfectly. I give them definitely fast service. The pineapple aqua Fresca was sweet but not overpowering, wish they had strawberry one. For the tacos they bigger than street tacos by a mile and very generous with meat filling. Particularly the shrimp one was impressive since usually I find places that don't use jumbo size for shrimp tacos and just use popcorn size and a lot cilantro and onion to mask it. The consommé dip was incredible and glad they left chucks of beef in it like a little soup. The queso birria taco was not greasy or messy, right amount of cheese and beef. Best place for tacos in Middletown I had.

I always have great experiences here. Showed up at 11:30 with a party of 10 and no reservation…read more They were quick and happy to accommodate us. This was our first time here for brunch. Some of us got coffees which took a bit but they were delicious. Definitely worth the wait. They have a good kids menu too. We got the frychos with chorizo as an appetizer which I've always loved but everyone at the table enjoyed them. Although I have my regular favorites I decided to try something off the brunch menu and I'm glad I did. I got the chilaquiles with green sauce and carne asada. It was very good. My only complaint was the steak wasn't cut up but that could be a personal preference. It tasted great. My husband got the breakfast torta with chorizo and really liked it. My mother in law got the breakfast omelet and she's very picky but loved it. The service was great the entire time. She even took a group photo for us at the end.

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

Nice to find fresh amazing food inthe Poconos. Tacos and Nachos were excellent. Quesadilla and…read moreburrito tasty too!

Glad we tried this gem. Everything we tried was very good. Steak, pork and bang bang shrimp tacos…read morewere all very good. The quesadilla and the nachos were also very good. Next time I'll ask for extra chips on the nachos, as there was surprisingly more of the fresh ingredients than the chips. Very good!

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!