Discovered this gem back in 2018 & must say out of the dozens upon dozens of Mexican places in the Hudson Valley, this one might be the best. Ambiance is above average, but everything else is top notch elite from service, to cleanliness, to food quality/taste, all with affordable pricing. And every one of their varietal margaritas is exceptional. read more

Very good, authentic Oaxacan cuisine at reasonable prices. Cocktails are well-prepared and always very tasty. For a few years, the soft cushioned booth seating they had installed were very worn with ripped, torn and cracked pleather, but they finally got new seating, so its more comfortable to sit along the wall now. The service can be spotty and sometimes I've felt like the servers need to step up their game a bit, but they're always very friendly and they have never been rude to me or anyone that I've been with. I love their appetizer - camarones empanadas. They are delicious and very filling, so I can order this dish as my whole meal and feel very satiated. read more

While the hand-made tortillas were excellent, I was decidedly underwhelmed by the moles. They do have some moles that are unusual on menus, which my dining companion was excited to try, but I found them to be fairly stale-tasting, perhaps even with some frozen vegetables as part of the dishes. read more

Terrific food, service, and ambiance. Chips and homemade salsa to start. Both sauces, green and red, were really delicious. One can tell they are made in house. The mole negro chicken Enchiladas were super tasty - the mole was on point. The tluda was HUGE and delicious! The margarita was mixed very well. Our drinks were never empty - our server was so attentive! I literally have 0 complaints and will certainly be back... read more

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Another 5 star experience. Fresh food! Amazing service that feels like family! Cold Beer! Refreshing Margaritas! Just an overall amazing local spot. Check their truck out at Riverfest at Waryas Park today. Signed, The Happy Hour Huntress read more

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Unbelievable service and food! They easily accommodated our large party of 11, and our server truly elevated the experience by walking us through the fresh ingredients in each dish. The margaritas were incredible--don't miss the freshly made fruit options! This is an absolute must-visit restaurant. read more

La Cabanita - Mexican Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

Chips are always fresh. Food comes out quickly and hot. I enjoy coming here. The food hits every time !

Very authentic flavors, reasonable prices and generous portions but those are not the biggest reasons to go. What sets La Cabanita aside is the service. Attentive, informative staff that know the menu even to the point of advising what items travel and reheat well as we were so impressed, we ordered takeout to bring to our friends. The food the next day tasted like it was just plated! exactly as they said. The Attention to detail was so impressive I've noted to mention it at my next training meeting at North East Ford and our Heavy truck Service Center in Milton. Excellent dinner, atmosphere but it's the staff that create the memorable experience. Lann Rubin II Founder North East Ford, Millerton NY North East Service Center, Milton NY read more

I like this place this place has really good food. They're Mofongo is to die for the ambience is OK. The staff is very friendly.

Come back here every time I'm in town. Love the ambience of the place. Amazing food. Friendly service and good prices. read more

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We had a great experience at La Cabañita. The food came out quick and was made using high quality ingredients. It was delicious and portion sizes were great. Service was also excellent and servers are very attentive. I'd definitely come back. read more

La Cabanita - Amarillo - Mexican Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

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Came up to Poughkeepsie to visit a childhood friend for the weekend. We came here on a Friday night, not even thinking about making a reservation, the place was packed so we will keep that in mind for next time. The wait would have been about 40 mins but we got lucky and saw two seats at the bar. Honestly, we loved sitting at the bar. We got to speak with the bar tender, catch up without feeling like we are taking up a table for too long and we got to see all the food coming out of the kitchen. We ordered a margarita (for me) and a mojito for her. Both were great and we ended up ordering three more each. For food, we started with guacamole. It was kind of odd ordering it because at first they said they were out for the night, but then came back a few minutes later and said if we can wait 10 minutes they'll have more. So of course we waited, who doesn't want guacamole lol. For dinner we ordered tacos, I went with the pork carnitas. The pork came out cubed and it was actually a little too fatty for me, not my favorite. My friend got the fried fish tacos, these were amazing! The fish was fried perfectly but still juicy inside. Loved the slaw it came with and the spicy mayo. Perfect bite. read more

La Cabanita - Tacos Carnitas - Mexican Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

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My wife, my in-laws, my sister and I arrived at La Cabañita for lunch this past Thursday. It was the first meal my wife and I had as a married couple, having come straight from being married at Poughkeepsie town hall. It wasn't our first time dining at La Cabañita, a restaurant of which we are already quite fond, but this time was a particularly memorable and joyful experience. The food is spectacular as always, though I must confess, due to the massive portion sizes, definitely better with more people unless you really don't mind leftovers! My wife and I are both recent converts to a gluten free diet, and our waiter, Luis was extremely insightful in helping us navigate the menu for delicious gluten free options that were at the same time authentic Oaxacan cuisine. It really was a splendid afternoon, and we are so glad we chose La Cabañita to celebrate! Thanks Luis, and thanks La Cabañita - we'll definitely be back! read more

La Cabañita has the most authentic and well flavored Mexican Food in the Hudson Valley. I am very familiar with the menu, I've tried it all... i can't think of anything that has disappointed me. I absolutely recommend checking this place out. Margaritas are the best in town. read more

La Cabanita - Front Menu - Mexican Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

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wait staff sooo kind and attentive clean reasonable prices clean presentation slow cooked mexican style pulled pork is cubed not shreded or what you might think is pork meat falling off the bone the crunchy corn tacos were baked or perhaps warmed in an oven but Too browned picked up burned flavor[I think] gucamole,avacad base thin, loose texture not thick or creamy tasty, for thin warmed corn chips also tasty ask for sour creme if you so desire not sure if sour creme is available because aI never inquired. rice and black beans ordinary, whst you would expect light portions but enough for me a rather small to moderate eater black coffee tasted yummy it hsd s hint of chia,cinnamin taste. Flavors I like. also, you could have a slice of grilled cactus. I did not try it. My son in law a native of Columbia like it. This is a nice place. Friendly and Reasonable prices. Pay attention to the details of what is being offered in your food choices and you'll be allright. I would and will go back and try this place again. Also I drink water. The glass of water I had here in Poughkeepsie,N.Y. was fine. Not bottled. Ask for a straw because you really do not want to put your mouth on the rim of resturant glasses. They sit on the floor sometimes piled up in the dish rack or racks after going through the dish machine. Who knows? Do we ever really get to investigate or see what goes on in these resturant kitchens? I allways say a prayer be4 I eat read more

Friendly staff, quick service, and nice outdoor patio. My sister and I chose to sit outside as there is a very nice outdoor seating area. I've found that sometimes with outdoor seating waiters tend to forget about you but not here. They were very attentive throughout our meal, bringing us out water and refills on the complimentary chips and salsa (which was amazing btw). I had to make certain adjustments to my order because of my dairy intolerance. They were extremely accommodating and understanding. The food was brought out in under 10 minutes and everything tasted great. With the side of rice and beans, everything was very filling and I very much enjoyed my overall experience. Would recommend! read more

La Cabanita - Bistec Taco - Mexican Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

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Five star restaurant. This is a fabulous restaurant La Cabanita. They had great Margaritas . They make some of the best mole that I have ever had in my 77 years including restaurants in Mexico and in US cities both big and small. I love this place read more

I know what you're thinking. She's back already?! Yes, yes I am and for good reason. The food is sooo good and everything is ready quickly. I ordered the al pastor tacos with a side and rice and beans. The meat was juicy and delicious. I wish the meat had a touch more sauce but wouldn't say that was a deal breaker in any way. They gave me a yummy green sauce with a bit of a spicy kick that added moisture and great flavor. The beans weren't refried beans, which initially disappointed me. After taking a bite, I was no longer disappointed and couldn't stop eating it. They were so good! My fiancé ordered a torta and that thing was HUGE. It also came with fries but the sandwich was filling on its own. Everything was was great BUT the only thing I'd change is not getting some chips and salsa in the bag. I love my chips and salsa! read more

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Second time here and everything is awesome. Food, ambiance and OF COURSE, the margaritas are A+! Kudos to the fantastic and friendly bartender, Louis. read more

Drinks were delicious and the bartender really cared about making them too! We ordered a few items to share so we could sample a lot. Birria tacos were amazing but the rest was kind of underwhelming for the prices. The guacamole was good but so cold you could tell it was refrigerated and not made fresh. Vibe was more casual, looks classier in the pictures. read more

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They make their own chorizo, the outside dining patio is lovely and the strawberry margaritas are reasonably priced and delicioso. Our waitress had so many tables to wait on and was a freakin' trooper, leaving a smile on everyone's face. I really dig this place. We'll be back. read more

La Cabanita - Outside dining - Mexican Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

I just love the food I've gotten here. My absolutely most favorite is the taco salad. Most delicious dressing.

Disappointed Food was delicious but ordered a mojito which on the menu says rum and that's how it's normally made but tasting it we knew was clearly not only rum. Tasted like tequila or mezcal. Asked the waitress what is was made with. Bartender told her vodka and rum. I don't like the taste of vodka so asked to get a different drink but bartender wouldn't change it! He would only agree to give us a Coke in exchange for a $10 mojito! That was really bad customer service and very disappointing. But since the food is so darn good I'll probably be back just won't order any alcoholic beverage! read more

La Cabanita - Drink menu - Mexican Near Me - Poughkeepsie, New York

I really enjoyed the ambiance and service at this restaurant. The salsa and chips were a welcome introduction to the feast. The queso fundido looked very different but tasted amazing. it was accented nicely by fresh tortillas. I ordered the fish tacos and had mixed results. The first one was more like fish jerky and turned me off a bit. The other two were nice though. The fresh salsa helped a lot. My husband ordered the real winners. The night. The memelitas were a huge surprise. They were a lot like a thin sope and great accompaniment to the meats of the 100% Mexican plate. The Mexican plate had car e asada, chicken tings, chorizo, carnitas, grilled cheese and vegetables. The flavors were out of this world! The mezcalita wasn't my favorite because I don't like mezcal but the margaritas were fantastic! I especially loved the tamarind one! read more

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All the food here is good! I especially love the shrimp ceviche, guacamole, birria tacos, and al pastor tacos. The drinks are delicious as well! read more

The food here is delicious, obviously freshly made, and it comes out quickly. The drinks are very reasonably priced. The tortilla chips are a bit heavier here than at most other Mexican restaurants I've visited, but they're nicely seasoned, and the sauces you get for dipping are a nicer variety (one spicy reddish-brown, one mild green) than you typically get elsewhere. The appetizer we got was billed as shrimp empanadas, but they were more like tacos because they weren't actually closed. That allowed you to see all the goodness inside, including chunks of avocado. They were my favorite part of the meal, and I would have been okay ordering a few plates of those as my dinner. And you got a small salad with it too! I instead went for a chicken fajita. The chicken breast looks to have been flattened and grilled, nicely seasoned, but it was slightly overcooked and a little dry. Everything else worked with the dish, including the very fresh and soft tortillas and especially the guacamole. The mole dish was almost melt-in-your-mouth tender. Our waiter checked on us often after serving us anything, and we were overall given very good service. I'm admittedly one of the people who still misses Castillo, which previously occupied this space. But La Cabanita is an excellent successor. read more

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Great food, fairly decent prices, authentic Mexican food not the please heat up frozen Mexican food chain garbage. Parking is tough but it's worth the wait. I recommend the chimichanga and the fried ice cream no Frosted Flakes here. This is the real deal.. we loved it and added it to our bi weekly rotation of restaurants. Well done! read more

Staff here is super friendly, told us of the history of the restaurant and how it tries to emulate real street food from the Mexican interior towns. Thus, salsas are atypical, as are ingredients not usually found in traditionally Americanized Mexican dishes (in this case, radishes & limes are popular). We loved how this is situated in a former church, sitting atop a bit of a hill & has the high ceilings & beautiful wooden interior of that church. Noise level gets pretty clamorous because of those previous positives, but, if you concentrate on your food & the care & creativity put in to it, your taste buds will thank you. read more

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Great spot while visiting from NYC. Nice margaritas, guacamole, fajitas, overall lovely experience!

There's indoor and outdoor dining arrangements. There's a wheelchair ramp, private party room and clean bathrooms. The staff is masked and sanitizes the tables between guests. I liked the decor. Instead of the usual sombreros and piñatas from Corona beer, they have Amate paintings in frames on the walls. Traditional Precontact bark paintings. Tried the chicken enchiladas with Mexican rice and beans. The portion size is normal and can be finished. Enchiladas do not reheat well. Three 6" tortillas filled with white meat chicken in a well balanced mole sauce. Not too piquant, that you don't know what's inside nor too sweet that it's like eating a candy bar. The food arrived hot and well plated. The prices are very reasonable. The staff is professional and can explain what's in a dish and if it can be modified to the guest's taste or not. The building reminded me of an old church. Stairs up the main entrance with high ceilings. There's a private party room (they were preparing for someone's birthday) that is behind the main dining room. The bar has top shelf tequilas and mezcal. It's also blocked off like a bank teller in the City NYC. If I'm in the neighborhood again I'll definitely stop in again. read more

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I have been here twice. The food is really great! The margaritas are delicious! Our server was so nice and attentive. Can't wait to come back again! read more

I They told me that they will be ready in 10 minutes 25 minutes past and they were not ready. This is a Sunday afternoon with only three tables while I see the cook chatting at the bar with friends. Totally unacceptable. read more

My son and I came in for a Friday night dinner. It was pretty busy so the service was a slow. The food was delicious. I loved the mole sauce on the enchiladas. I got the spicy jalapeño margarita. It was delightful. My son very much enjoyed the flautas. Overall we were pleased. read more

Very cute atmosphere and super nice staff. I got the classic margarita and the Flautas de Pollo. So good. I'll come back!

The food is really good, okay portions, the inside is also cute as well as their outdoor patio. The drinks are always 5/5, like if you like cocktails you def have to try one (or two hehe) there!! The only complaint I have are the prices. I know since covid and inflation everything has gone up; but there are a few other good Mexican places around the area that are not nearly as much as here. They have def exaggerated their prices. A soup was like $30 lol. That's just outrageous to me. That being said, I still go here from time to time since the food and drinks have always been solid. read more

When you walk in you think you've walked into a converted church in Mexico. Love the decor, especially the bar area. Service was attentive. We were here at 2pm on a Saturday. The food was fresh and delicious. The fried plantains aka maduros aka platanos frito was to die for! It was more of a dessert covered in cinnamon and sugar and a cream sauce to dip! I had fish tacos. The fish was thick and cooked perfectly! Portions were filling. We shared the nachos which weren't loaded in excess with greasy cheese, but lighter with veggies and cheese crumbles. They served tortilla chips with 2 different salsa dips. They have a back room that is perfect for renting for parties. I would rent the entire restaurant to have a party. There is even a patio. Everyone loved their meal. No one has a single complaint. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Cute place, but the food was subpar. I had cheese enchiladas and they were room temperature at best. The cheese was not melted in the tortillas; think a cheese stick with a tortilla wrapped around it. The red sauce was bitter. I was disappointed given the good reviews. I will be hard-pressed to return. read more

Best meal to spend money on if you're going out. Service is okay, but the food is AMAZE.

Wonderful food and great service!! Will be back when I'm in the area again. Loved the tacos!!

Excellent hipster place based in new Paltz great outdoor space in the summer fall upstairs good food it would be good for them to mix up and add more items to the menu. All in very good food and service. Ambience is cool only drawback is Menu is sort of the same all the time. read more