2 Best Restaurants in Annandale-on-Hudson and Tivoli, Hudson Valley

This immaculate Japanese restaurant is popular with the college crowd as well as with the locals. It offers high-quality sushi, teriyaki, tempura, and noodle dishes. There's also an extensive assortment of sake. The meal always ends with a perfectly chilled orange.

Brightly painted walls and a lively vibe prevail at this funky Mexican eatery in the center of Tivoli. Tricolor chips and salsa greet you when you sit down. Grilled fish tacos and the fajita Champaneca made with chorizo, chicken, and steak are deservedly popular while vegetarians love the enchiladas de San Miguel filled with mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, and salsa verde. All entrées come with rice, black beans, and a salad topped with a lemony vinaigrette. The excellent frozen margaritas are made from scratch and the front porch is a key spot for people-watching.