Geneva's Hamilton Street has become the town's most interesting dining corridor, and Monterrey Mexican Restaurant at number 315 is a major reason why. Repeat Gold for Best Mexican Restaurant (2024 and 2025) and consistent recognition for Best Margaritas tell you that this is not a Tex-Mex chain operation filling a gap — it is a kitchen that has earned genuine loyalty in a town with plenty of places to eat.

The food is straightforward and generous: enchiladas, tacos, sizzling fajitas, and the kind of platters that arrive looking like they are meant for two even when you ordered for one. Everything is made fresh daily, and the salsas have actual heat if you ask for it. The margaritas are the other anchor — the house recipe has earned its own award category at this point, and they do not skimp on the pour. The atmosphere is bustling and casual, the kind of room where families with kids sit next to couples on date night and nobody feels out of place. In a Finger Lakes region where most restaurants lean toward farm-to-table American or Italian, Monterrey fills a genuine gap with confidence. Do not skip the chips and salsa while you wait — they set the tone for everything that follows.