Fodor's Expert Review La Puerta Azul

Widely hailed as one of the Hudson Valley's best Mexican restaurants, this welcoming eatery is brightly painted and decorated with Mexican Talavera pottery. Guacamole is made (and spiced to your taste) tableside. There's an impressive selection of tequilas and Mexican beers as well as interesting margaritas. Main courses include traditional entrées like vegetarian chile relleno, shredded pork carnitas, and arroz con pollo (served with a spicy lemon jalapeño sauce) or try the unique camarones al pastor (shrimp topped with pineapple and ancho-guajillo chile sauce). For dessert, the ice cream topped with Mexican chocolate and caramel can't be beat.