Excelencia Mexicana

Located on Route 6 in the charming town of Mahopac, Excelencia Mexicana is a renowned restaurant offering an authentic Mexican cuisine experience with a warm and inviting atmosphere. This isn’t your typical hole-in-the-wall taco joint – it’s a proper sit-down restaurant where the lighting hits that sweet spot of “not too brightly lit, but not so dark that you can’t read the menu” and Latin music creates the perfect backdrop for both family gatherings and romantic dinners.

What really sets this place apart is its authenticity – as one enthusiastic reviewer noted, it’s “Actually run by Mexicans”, which means you’re getting the real deal when it comes to traditional flavors. The menu is a Mexican food lover’s dream, featuring everything from tacos, burritos, and tamales to more elaborate dishes, plus they’ve got a drink menu that definitely doesn’t disappoint. Diners rave about specialties like their bean soup, guacamole, and mojitos, and you’ll automatically get chips and salsa delivered to your table to kick things off right.

The restaurant has clearly won over the hearts (and stomachs) of locals, boasting 1,477 Facebook likes with 4,882 people having visited. They even throw fun community events like Halloween costume contests with cash prizes! Plus, they’re totally modern with online ordering, delivery through DoorDash, free WiFi, and a casual dress code that welcomes everyone from families with kids to couples on date night.