Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Poughkeepsie by diners
Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Poughkeepsie by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn't just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there's anything wrong with that style of food; it's delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that.
It reflects Mexico's diverse population—shaped by waves of immigration—and has proliferated throughout the U.S., showcasing the cuisine in all its complexity and regionality. Mexico has 32 distinct regional styles of cooking, and thanks to immigrant chefs and the rise of promising culinarians of Mexican descent looking to share their signature dishes, Indigenous foodways, and ingredients from various regions, diners are reframing their idea of "Mexican food."
According to a Pew Research Center analysis of SafeGraph data, 1 in 10 restaurants in the U.S. serve Mexican food, and nearly 9 out of 10 U.S. counties have at least one Mexican restaurant. The analysis also reveals that California and Texas are home to a majority of the Mexican American population and together host 2 out of 5 Mexican restaurants in the country.
These findings serve as a testament to the influence Mexican cuisine has had and continues to have in America. Which begs the question: Where does one go for the best old-school Mexican restaurants, loncheras slinging tacos out of a half-window, and innovative modern Mexican food pushing culinary boundaries?
To help you out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Poughkeepsie using data from Yelp. Only restaurants with at least five reviews were considered. Data is current as of January 2024.
Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#24. Mariscos de Acapulco
- Rating: 2.5/5 (5 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 397 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Bubbakoo's Burritos
- Rating: 3.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 2265 South Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Taco Bell
- Rating: 3.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2001 South Road F103 Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican, fast food, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#21. El Toro Loco
- Rating: 3.0/5 (71 reviews)
- Address: 1955 South Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#20. La Hacienda De Mexico
- Rating: 3.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Address: 842 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Frontera Tacos & Tequila - Poughkeepsie
- Rating: 3.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 842 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Mole Mole
- Rating: 3.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 260 North Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Salsa Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2585 South Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3434 North Road Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Rosita's Delicias Mexican Food
- Rating: 4.0/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 96 Washington St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. El Bracero Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 581 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Kokopelli's Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 131 Violet Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Mexican, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Fresco Tortillas
- Rating: 4.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1 Collegeview Ave. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Casa Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 1820 Rte 376 Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Juan Murphys
- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 796 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Reconnect Foods
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Address: 48 Eastdale Ave. North Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp
#8. La Cabanita
- Rating: 4.5/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 763 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Cinco De Mayo 2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 404 Manchester Road Ste 406 Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican, Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#6. TACO Gol Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 553 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. El Chapulin Colorado Ice Cream
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 632 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Sabor
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 805 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. El Azteca Mexican
- Rating: 4.5/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 97 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Tortilleria Allison
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 296 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Cocina Oaxaquena
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 513 Main St. Poughkeepsie, New York
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Cynthia Rebolledo, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.
