50 Best Mexican Restaurants near East Islip

“Never disappoints Great portions and staff Love the music and the atmosphere food comes out fast and hot love the decorations in the place overall a great experience“

“The Green Gem is the place you want to be! Amazing owner and staff, delicious food, great atmosphere and affordable! The food was honestly some of the best Mexican food we’ve ever had! Everything was so fresh and made to order! HIGHLY recommend!!!“

“This is my first time ordering food from Fat Boys Burrito for my meetings (grilled chicken burritos, bang ban shrimp tacos, guacamole & chips). Their food is absolutely delicious. The variety of dishes offered, quality service and presentation is exceptional! I will definitely be ordering again. Thanks Tony and team!“

“It was 9:00 p.m. and all of a sudden I was craving tacos, but I didn't want to go to Taco Bell. I searched for a place on Google, and this spot came up, so I decided to give it a try.

I ordered a steak taco and a shrimp taco. I paid with cash because using a credit card cost a little more. I'm so glad I stopped by—the tacos were delicious! It was definitely worth the drive. The place was packed, but the service was quick, and the staff was very friendly. They have a seating area even though it's a food truck, and the food was fresh and full of flavor. The prices were reasonable too. I'll definitely be coming back often. Highly recommend if you're craving great tacos!“

“excelente servicio...la comida riquísima....ambiente muy cálido...buena música. en fin todo es excelente“

“Deserved MORE stars than I can put. Eduardo was welcoming and the service from Karla was amazing. My husband and I said that if the service was as good as the food, we were coming back. AND THE FOOD WAS SUPERB!!!! What a WONDERFUL experience! Thank you!“

“Right Coast Taqueria provided our lunch for our Teacher Appreciation week in Smithtown. The faculty raved about the food and presentation!! They accommodated food allergies. Great business to work with!!“

“the food was good, but they need a better air filter system the smell of burning isn't appealing while you eat. the place was clean, the servers were great. it was just another version of taco bell mixed with chipotle. but this is just my VYI's keeping it real view,we enjoyed the bowls, plenty of food in each. we will go back next month to try their salad.“

“the Pico is always fresh and the service is great“

“This is our go-to restaurant, what a gem. Delicious food, super friendly people, and Juan makes the best margaritas that I have ever had! We highly recommend this spot, make sure you try one of their specials.“

“So authentic and great service! The worry dolls were an added bonus as I was there with my daughter. Perfect birthday, love the philanthropy also! Guacamole was the best I’ve ever had.“

“Best mexican grill on long island. Food is delicious, prices are fair, portions are perfect and staff is fast and pleasant. If you're craving filling and satisfying mexican food don't even THINK about going anywhere else. I heard about it from a friend and I just got my family hooked on it too, my siblings are going with their partners later this week to introduce it to them too.“

“I'm usually here once a week. The food is perfect every time ( No exaggeration, 50 visits, 50 times getting exactly what I asked for) I've tried everything on the menu and they're all good. **If you're ordering fries be prepared, it's usually and extra 3 or 4 minutes because they make them to order**. If I had to have one suggestion it would be more diet/zero sugar drinks, but that's because of MY preferences. Do not miss out on this place.“

“Maria’s is and has been our go to local restaurant since they opened in 2003. I recently hosted a 70th Birthday party for my husband there with 30 guests and everyone had a great time.
Maria, the owner, Meghan and Erin assisted with the planning and were very accommodating. The party menu was extensive with many choices for appetizers, entrees and desserts. They even created a menu to put at each table setting for guests to choose from. Our waiter and all the staff did a great job, always with a smile on their face. The food and drinks were all delicious, and most guests had leftovers to take home with them. One of the highlights at Maria’s is when celebrating a birthday, all the staff come to the table to sing and make music. It really adds to the festivities.
Our sincere thanks to Maria and her staff for going above and beyond to make my husband’s birthday party special and one to remember!“

“This place is absolutely amazing!!!!! Jim the manager was such a nice guy and made me feel so welcomed. The food is absolutely delicious!!!!!! 10/10 recommend! The store is very clean and professional! All employees here deserve a pat on the back for making this experience so perfect! Thanks again!!“

“nice simple atmosphere food is great with multiple choices,,,just had fish tacos today big and delicious, have had taco bowl, chicken steak and beef tacos, chorizo quesadillas, ordered platter of mixed tacos for family get together gone in 5 minutes no kidding, staff nice knowledgeable, family owned...right next to benkerts bakery in centereach...help their family business by stopping by...i do on my way home from work“

“We ordered take out after seeing this place on social media everything was amazing I especially enjoyed the Birria egg rolls which had amazing crunch and packed with flavors, everyone inside greeted us with smiles as well great place plan to go again“

“Amazing food great service“

“I've been visiting this place for years! It's important to support local businesses! The owner, Nora, is always around and she makes the most amazing margaritas! The soups are fantastic, and the chicken fajitas are the best! Plus, the prices are very reasonable!“

“This place is absolutely amazing. I came in just to grab a quick bite to eat but everything looks so delicious.

I don't know what they call it but I tried a cactus leaf and it was delicious. It has such a flavor that is similar to I guess an artichoke but also very different at the exact same time.

I had two chicken tacos and one chorizo. I love the fact that they have a bar where you can add as much salsa and toppings as you want.

So delicious.

The place is so clean and spotless it's not even funny. Guys behind the counter are awesome and I already be back.“

“This is the place To go for lunch / dinner. The food is always fresh and delicious regardless of the time I go. I stop here 3-5 days a week and it’s always consistently good. In addition to the great food, the staff is always warm and kind.“

“awesome menu items great service“

“The tacos, the nachos, the burritos, the quesadillas, this is the place you never knew you needed!! By the way they have more yummy choices, I just haven’t gotten through them yet!!“

“Always fresh and delicious, a Bohemia gem for authenticity and quality food. Clean clean clean and underrated for this level of deliciousness.“

“Great place to celebrate & outdoor tables in summer to enjoy with your dogs…“

“Some of their food is not the same and I noticed that it’s on certain days when they have the younger ones working in the kitchen. They need to have quality control when the more experienced cooks are not working..“

“the Pico is always fresh and the service is great“

“Amazing first time experience!! Parking was accessible at 5pm. Don't skip on table side guacamole!! I was able to order a strawberry mocktail margarita. Music was amazing. I felt at home (I'm Colombian) they had on cumbia. Food was amazing. I ordered arroz con pollo (chicken with rice) its good for 2 people. I took my leftovers. Definitely will come back.“

“Nice place and attendants“

“We discovered this little neighborhood gem completely by accident and let me tell you the food was GREAT! We had plenty of chips, red and green salsa.. We tried the pastore and carne asada tacos which were absolutely great FANTASTIC MENU and if you want “real deal” authentic mexican food. THIS is THE place. Right down the street too! Wonderful discovery!! We thought this was a small ethnic grocery store and were totally blown sway!! Staff is super friendly and attentive too!! Wonderful joint!!!“

“Had the pleasure of eating at the Greenport location. Two of my HS girlfriends and myself on moderately busy on Sunday (1012/24) at about 5:30. A young waiter named Brian was our server. We first ordered drinks, mine was the margarita with the pomegranate swirl. So delicious!! Refreshing and frosty! We shared the Mexican Street corn and the three dips with chips, which were freshly made. So fabulous! So tasty. The salsa, guacamole and queso were just perfect, each different but delicious!! The corn was sweet and flavorful. I had three tacos in hard shells. Fried chicken, fried shrimp and the marinated steak. Each one was different and very fresh. My one friend, is a vegetarian and the other is gluten intolerant BUT! They each found many yummy choices! I’ve been trying to get to this restaurant for several years, and finally the planets aligned! Brian was well trained, patient and informative with a good humor. The interior is bright, festive and clean. So much food, I could not finish all of it. And!! the restroom was clean! You should be very proud of this business! We will be back! Thank you!!“

“Great local restaurant with a ton of options on the menu. The food was unanimously amazing, the service was pleasant, and the restaurant was clean and comfortable. My wife and I split the Bandeja Paisa platter and it was so much food we had a full serving left over to bring home. My toddler’s cheese quesadilla was delicious. Looking forwards to eating here again soon!“

“We come here often for lunch. The buffalo and Vanessa burritos are our favs plus the quesadillas are the best around and huge. This review is specifically about catering order I placed over the weekend. We made a very last minute order for a taco party pack and Avocados went out of their way to accommodate. The food was great and large portions as always.“

“Great food. Centereach location is where I go frequently. Staff is great.“

“Don’t miss this place. Food is on point. Clean. Owner very nice. Great service. Cash only FYI.“

“I was looking for a authentic Mexican cuisine it not always an easy place that I like and I don’t usually like a place but they proved to be authentic Mexican grill restaurant I’ll be back once more for some more delicious food 🥘 yuuuuum“

“I've come here a few times . Every time the food is great . I've had huaraches , chicken tacos , baleadas , papusas , rice and beans , and avocado salad . The owner speaks English so it's easy to communicate what I want and he's friendly. The prices are good too ! I eat at a lot of latin food places to compare .“

“Today I came to visit and have a quick bite! The burger was phenomenal! And what made the burger even better was the outstanding service from Thomas! His energy and attentiveness makes me want to come back! I live in Huntington but would come back just for the service alone! Thank you Peter Pan for a great early dinner!“

“On busy nights when we want something quick, healthy, and satisfying, the CrossFit menu is a standout—chicken and shrimp always cooked to perfection, and the salsa and guacamole are always fresh and flavorful. The food is consistently excellent, and the service is just as reliable. Oscar, the owner, is exceptional—always attentive, efficient, kind, and genuinely committed to creating a great experience for every customer. We’re grateful to have a place like this in the neighborhood!“

“Fun night. Great drinks. Fab food“

“I'm not sure why they don't have more 5 star or 4+ star reviews?!!! Our food was delish.it was seasoned well the gauc was really tasty . The portions were very good I had a chicken quesadilla and a steak soft Taco my hubs had a burrito it was so big he couldn't finish it and he can EAT.“

“los tacos de birria con su consome son lo mejor y si pides un agua fresca de tamarindo .. los mejores que e probado ...“

“this was my second time there and enjoyed the food and the strawberry margarita. Their guacamole is the best ever! The lady's room was very bright and clean. The manager Manuel was gracious and pleasant. Looking forward to going there again“

“Fresh, Delicious a ton of food. you will not be disappointed. a hidden gem in lake ronkonkoma“

“Son ricas las Tortas y los tacos 🌮, se los recomiendo 😋😋😋“

“Nachos are loaded and delicious!“

“Right Coast Taqueria provided our lunch for our Teacher Appreciation week in Smithtown. The faculty raved about the food and presentation!! They accommodated food allergies. Great business to work with!!“

“Checked them out today. I tried the steak taco...it was absolutely delicious ! Staff was friendly, restaurant is clean everything's was fresh . Definitely worth checking out“

“The food here is amazing, like actually some of the best tacos I’ve ever had. Just be warned that the online ordering system on their website is not connected in store, they will not receive your order and you will have to re-order in store. Also none of the employees speak English, but that’s pretty expected for anywhere with authentic delicious Mexican food!“