El Azteca Mexican Deli

This brightly colored old restaurant in the historic Union St. district of Poughkeepsie features an unmistakable large Vegan Options mention in one of the windows, leading me to wonder if it would be an interesting find. Many fillings for items include meat, cheese, or queso fresco. The clearly marked vegan possibilities to my mind included a section with two burritos and the taco section. Other sections did not mention veg subs. I ordered 3 tacos, then one of the burritos, Gaby 's Burrito. The 3-taco plate has to be made with all the same filling. Being a vegan, I chose spinach and mushroom, forgoing for example the fajita veggies option. One could elect soft or hard tortillas for the 3-taco plate. The three tacos each came wrapped in two soft corn tortillas. The menu promised cilantro, wedges of lemon, and onion, along with red and green sauces. The spinach and mushroom filling lay at the center of the tortillas. I poured on the spicy sauces, put on squeezes of lime, and used my hands to eat. I had queso fresco left out by mentioning I was a vegan. It is a relaxed meal that was as good as better than street tacos I have had in restaurants in Kingston and Red Hook, for example. I happily realized after downing my tacos, that they are largely an appetizer. I then ordered one of the two burritos in the veg burritos menu section. The burritos arrived. The earlier tacos had been fresh-veg-Mex by comparison. I did not care for the burnt-tasting brown chipotle sauce in the black beans and tofu meat sub. I could not finish my burrito. My waitress had not given me an option of other sauces. I liked the use of separate black beans instead of refried. The salad with the burrito dinner plate contained cabbage and other veggies, but was a bit wilted. The sweet, blackened plantains were sweet and were swept up in pieces at times on my fork with bites of the burrito. The tab was not high for the two dishes combined. I avoided ordering alcoholic beverages or dessert. I found the place authentic and wondered if there could not be more vegan filling options on the menu for, say, the steamed tamales or the enchiladas, classic Mexican dishes I like. Near the Amtrak station in Poughkeepsie. Off-street parking in a small lot next to the building. Mexican decor. I 'll be back to this Mexican-food discovery with lunch and dinner hours. Updated from previous review on 2021-07-30

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From the west coast to the east coast, even Chicago, which often has the best Mexican, this is the best Mexican I found with Vegan options. I ordered the Soy Al Pastor Tacos and added rice black beans. It was probably the most beautiful vegan meal I had in a long time. So delicate, juicy tasteful. The green red sauce for which they first bring you with chips is to die. Green is my favorite. Large selection of Mexican soda. Great place for vegans to go vegetarian carnivores together. Something for everyone. Staff was SO NICE!!! Inside is festive and colorful. We want to eat outside. You have a beautiful terrace with wall painting decor. Unbelievable culinary experience. It'll come back when I'm in town. Would definitely travel to come here. The food my daughter ordered (not vegan) look fabulous. She really enjoyed it! Never saw several plant-based options on a truly authentic Mexican cuisine. Do a favor and come here! Updated by previous review on 2021-10-01

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I just miss being able to order in a Mexican restaurant and that's the place. Delicious food and staff even asked if I was vegan to make sure that the food was prepared and served appropriately. Many options and many things can be made vegan. I had the soya Al Pastor Tacos with rice and black beans.

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We only enjoyed a wonderful authentic Mexican lunch from Spinach and Mushroom Tacos and a special currito with chipolte mushrooms and black beans. It was the best Mexican food we had. delicious and cheap!

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They had several vegan options including tacos with soya chorizo! And the vegan options were actually part of the taco Tuesday Special and cost nothing more than the usual tacos.

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