You don’t have to be near the border of Mexico to find some great spots for Mexican food. In fact, you don’t even have to leave the beautiful boundaries of Brewster. Among our trains, trees, brick buildings, and exquisite colonial homes, you’ll find some remarkably good restaurants to satisfy your craving for quality Mexican food. Whether you’re just passing through or live with us in Brewster, you won’t want to miss these Mexican food spots when the mood or occasion strikes.
Las Mananitas

The stateliest Mexican food experience in Brewster belongs to Las Mananitas. The thick, rustic woodwork, the soaring rafters with their crafted chandeliers, and the elaborate stonework both inside and out give the grounds and dining areas a rich, southwestern atmosphere. In warmer weather, the three tiers of the outdoor terrace offer stunning views of the treed hills and tranquil waters of East Branch Reservoir. This impressive layout makes Las Mananitas a spectacular venue for private and corporate events as well as a great place to take your family for lunch or dinner.
You’ll find the food and drink at Las Mananitas as compelling as its atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for excellent traditional dishes like burritos and fajitas, or carnitas made from superb verdes, rojas, and mole sauces, or something light like ceviche, or even the seafood flavor of paella marinera, you’ll find it cooked to perfection at Las Mananitas. There are fresh vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives and you can have your guacamole prepared right at your table. This popular restaurant may have a waiting list when you arrive, but it will be well worth it.
Location: 1250 Route 22, Brewster, NY
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week
Phone: 845-279-4646
La Patrona Restaurant and Bar
Another Mexican restaurant with an extensive menu in Brewster is La Patrona Restaurant and Bar. At La Patrona, you’ll find many fantastic steak and shrimp options for burritos, tacos and tortas. You can even try lengua (tongue), if you’re in a daring mood. Although La Patrona has a bar that serves great margaritas and other drinks, it’s also a family-friendly restaurant with a menu that picky kids will appreciate, and it has a number of great gourmet hamburger options for the kids in your family who might be sensitive to spices from south of the border.
From its stuccoed exterior to its wonderful floor-to-ceiling wall murals and elegant lighting, the atmosphere of La Patrona constantly makes you appreciate the culture of Mexico. The clean dining areas and friendly staff are the perfect complement to the great food. Your entire family will enjoy the food and fun of a visit to La Patrona Restaurant and Bar.
Location: 182 Route 22, Brewster, NY
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week
Phone: 845-277-4140
La Guadalupana Restaurant
Once you walk through its Main Street brick facade, you’ll find great Mexican food with a home-cooked feel at La Guadalupana Restaurant in the center of Brewster. With a full menu of authentic Mexican dishes the whole family will enjoy, you can make La Guadalupana Restaurant your home base as you explore everything Brewster has to offer.
One of the wonderful things you’ll appreciate about La Guadalupana Restaurant is that it’s the only Mexican restaurant in Brewster that’s open for breakfast. You can order great ham and bacon breakfast sandwiches, but there are also many egg dishes that include the unique flavors of Mexico, like the tortilla and sausage of huevos rancheros, or the scrambled style of huevos revueltos. You can even add a plantain with huevos con platano frito. But whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you’ll find that any time is a great time for Mexican food at La Guadalupana Restaurant.
Location: 64 Main St., Brewster, NY
Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week
Phone: 845-279-8891
El Dorado Restaurant and Bar
El Dorado Restaurant and Bar in Brewster is a spot that brings the influences of many parts of Central America to their authentic Mexican food. The menu includes items such as the flatbread appetizers known as pupusas in El Salvador, seafood dishes like the tasty fried fish of mojarra frita, and the stir fried beef and onion of lomo saltado. There are also many traditional Mexican chicken and pork dishes for your family to choose from.
El Dorado is a great place for family lunches and dinners where food is the focus, but if you’re looking for a casual place to watch your favorite pro soccer team while enjoying the satisfying taste of authentic Mexican food and a popular Mexican beer, you don’t need to look any further. El Dorado Restaurant and Bar is a great place for hanging out with friends, as well as a place you can bring your entire family.
Location: 542 N Main St., Brewster, NY
Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week
Phone: 845-278-1645
Fiesta Mexicana
Tucked away among the busy storefronts of the Towne Center shopping area on the northeast side of Brewster, you wouldn’t want to overlook the fine Mexican food at Fiesta Mexicana. The food is complemented by a fun and festive atmosphere, which sometimes features live music in the evenings. The wood and tile tables, bright colors, and wonderful wall murals create an ambience that brings the warmth of Mexico to your dining experience.
The menu at Fiesta Mexicana features a variety of authentic Mexican favorites, including chimichangas, enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, and burritos. And if they all look too good to choose from, Fiesta Mexicana offers several combination plates so you can have it all. The stylish and fully-stocked bar is ready to serve you generous margaritas, quality tequila, or beers crafted in Mexico to go with food that is both authentic and affordable. Don’t miss Fiesta Mexicana.
Location: 1620 Route 22, Towne Center, Brewster, NY
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week
Phone: 845-278-4515
You can find even more Mexican restaurants to the west, in Carmel, or to the east, across the border in Danbury, but there’s no need to go the extra mile when you’re in Brewster and the mood for the fantastic flavors of Mexico. Stop by one of these great Mexican restaurants in Brewster and let them know how much they are appreciated for bringing the wonderful taste to Brewster, New York. And don’t hesitate to let us know if there are even more great Mexican Restaurants we can support in Brewster.
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