Spanish Restaurants near Shirley, NY

“La Placita is an amazing place. The food is delicious, fresh, and full of flavor in every dish. You can truly tell everything is made with quality and care. The service is outstanding. The staff is very friendly, attentive, and they make you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. What I love most is how it connects different cultures. It’s more than just a restaurant — it’s a place where food brings the community together. Definitely a spot you’ll want to visit again.“

“Unassuming restaurant from the outside. Big mistake to drive on by. Just an exquisite meal we had. Wish I had a photo to share, but gobbled it down quick. Lovely meal from first welcome to last bite.“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at a fantastic restaurant for my wife's 60th birthday, and I have to say it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The owners were truly amazing, going above and beyond to make our evening special. We were also fortunate enough to have the delightful Michaela and Samantha as our servers, both of whom were absolutely terrific. They were attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout the night. The food was also top-notch, with a wide variety of delicious options to choose from. Overall, it was a fantastic evening and I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a special dining experience. Thank you to the owners, Michaela, and Samantha for making my wife's birthday celebration one we will never forget!“

“Best Spanish Food in the area. Fresh, delicious and good variety. Nice little selection of South American Fruits and Vegetables and bakery items also. And if your looking for the best sandwiches you'll find those there as well.. The owners is friendly and seems to really care about his customers and his business. The employees are great and always provide excellent service.. It's a must if your a local or passing through.“

“My experience today Island Empanada in Medford was awesome! Staff so nice polite helpful. Store very clean! Food was absolutely amazing me being Puerto Rican and all it was like having my moms cooking. Definitely plan to go again and recommend this place for sure!!!!“

“Awesome variety of food and service always with a smile. Would definitely recommend ❤️“

“My third time eating from this restaurant and it won't be my last. There are many Spanish restaurants in the area but to my knowledge it is the only Guatemalan one. The first time I went we sat down and ate, this was some time last year. The service was welcoming and friendly, the restaurant is small but very clean and nice to sit in and enjoy a meal. I've tried a few different items off their menu, they never disappoint. I hope it stays that way. Delicious little gem in Mastic.“

“November 2025. Staff is good and courteous. Peruvian food. Grilled salmon with salad and Yuca is really good. Prices are normal in the area. The house juice (chicha) is delicious. They have karoeke nights on weekends. Good classy establishment. Free parking available. Fully recommended.“

“The food was great from this tiny little place, the chiarrone, fresh sweet plantains, grilled steak, rice and beans topped with a fried egg. They also serve a delicious green sauce, the prices are reasonable, the food is made to order and very fresh. Would recommend this place for an authentic experience. Excellent dishes and very tasty!“