Tucked into the village of Red Hook, Bubby’s Take Away Kitchen is the kind of small Hudson Valley eatery that shows you don’t need a sprawling dining room or an enormous menu to leave a lasting impression.
Bubby’s specializes in wholesome, eclectic comfort food with Mexican, Southwestern, and Caribbean influences. The restaurant emphasizes satisfying combinations of slow-cooked meats, rice, beans, fresh vegetables, sauces, and bright flavors, especially in burritos, tacos, bowls, and quesadillas.
Bubby’s has built a particularly strong following for its burritos. Recent restaurant listings repeatedly list burritos as a customer favorite, along with chicken tomatillo, pork with pineapple, Mexican chicken soup, quesadillas, rice and beans, and burrito bowls.
The restaurant also has an interesting local-food backstory. Bubby’s reportedly began as a seasonal food trailer at a local farm before evolving into its Red Hook storefront. That casual beginning still fits the restaurant today: the atmosphere is relaxed, colorful, and friendly, centered on getting freshly prepared food into your hands without much fuss.
Vegetarians and vegans can find plenty to explore as well. Past and current listings include vegetarian burritos and bowls, salads, tacos, lentil soup, and coconut cauliflower curry among the meat-free options, though selections can change.
This is primarily a daytime destination. Current listings show Bubby’s open around lunchtime, generally 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., so it’s worth checking the latest hours before making a special trip.
Whether you’re wandering through Red Hook, looking for a quick Hudson Valley lunch, or simply craving a substantial burrito packed with fresh ingredients, Bubby’s Take Away Kitchen is a modest village spot where the food does most of the talking.
Selections From Bubby’s Take Away Kitchen Menu
Chicken Burrito
One of the restaurant’s most-mentioned favorites. Expect a hearty wrapped meal built around chicken, rice, beans, fresh toppings, and Bubby’s bright Mexican-inspired flavors. Recent diners continue to single out the burritos as a reason to visit.
Pork & Pineapple Tacos
A particularly interesting sweet-and-savory combination. The pork and pineapple pairing brings richness, acidity, and sweetness together in a compact taco that stands apart from a standard taco-shop order.
Chicken Tomatillo
Tomatillo gives chicken a tangy, slightly citrusy character that works beautifully with Mexican seasonings. Chicken tomatillo appears among Bubby’s customer favorites and is a good choice for anyone who likes brighter, salsa-forward flavors.
Mexican Chicken Soup
A warming alternative to tacos and burritos. Older menu information describes a Mexican-style chicken soup with ingredients including cilantro, jalapeño, and onion, creating a comforting yet lively combination.
Burrito Bowl
For everything you like about a burrito without the tortilla, the burrito bowl layers familiar fillings such as rice, beans, protein, salsa, and fresh accompaniments into an easy-to-eat lunch. It remains one of the dishes customers mention most often.
Quesadilla
Simple, crisp, cheesy, and satisfying. Recent diners continue to praise Bubby’s quesadillas, including chicken versions served with sides like rice or beans.
Coconut Cauliflower Curry
One of Bubby’s more unexpected offerings, showing the restaurant’s Caribbean and fusion side. Previous menu descriptions paired cauliflower with chickpeas, toasted cashews, cilantro, and rice or couscous for a rich vegetarian option.
Vegetarian Burrito
A substantial meat-free option, not an afterthought. Reviews have praised Bubby’s vegetarian burritos for their freshness, generous size, and satisfying mix of ingredients.
Rice and Beans
Sometimes the simplest sides tell you a lot about a kitchen. Rice and beans are among the items Bubby’s customers mention most often and make a natural accompaniment to tacos or quesadillas.
Chips with Guacamole or Pico de Gallo
A great add-on for sharing—or not sharing. Chips with guacamole and chips with pico appear among customer favorites, adding something crunchy and fresh alongside one of the restaurant’s more substantial entrées.
Bubby’s menu is fairly compact and can change. View the Bubby’s Take Away Kitchen menu PDF.
