50 Best Mexican Restaurants near South Hempstead

“I am truly so impressed with our experience tonight!!! The food was great and fresh, portions were huge, prices were reasonable and our delivery was quick. My toddler loved it too! Thank you SO much. It was our first time and we will definitely be ordering “

“Shared 4 assorted tacos (fish, lengua, birria & carnitas) with my wife for snack, craved for more. I don’t usually get Lengua (tongue) because of funky after taste from previous experience. At Mala Madre, lengua was so tender, butter and beefy. Will definitely come back for more.“

“I do eat here twice a week at least near by my job I love them chicken roasted with fries salad and rice for less then 14$ them prices fair specially happy hour drink 8$ that super good for upscale restaurantCustomer service is so great and professional I love the lights and the setting I’m loyal there lol“

“Absolutely amazing! My daughter and I had an appointment in the area today, and being not from the area I asked for recommendations on the Long Island Foodies page. You did not disappoint!! We ordered four tacos (the crispy chicken was my favorite,) corn, jalapeño poppers and drinks. Every single item was amazing! Then the staff - we are outside and from the first staff member we met to the last the service was top notch! Extra thanks to the gentleman who made sure to bring me out some Fat Boy Sauce, because I mentioned it was our first time he said “you have to have it.” He was right. We did! And Sal. Every restaurant should have someone as welcoming and lovely as Sal. He made us feel like regulars on our first time. My daughter has already asked to take the hour trip back again next week, and I’m thinking about it.“

“I was here last night around 8:30pm for the first time and my experience was 10 out of 10. I had the guava coconut margarita on the rocks and it was what I needed after working a 12 hour shift. I'll definitely be returning not because of the great food but because of how kind and pleasant the staff was!!!!!“

“The food doesn’t have much of taste, over-prices and smaller in portions but the service is very good. Friendly servers. Indoor seating g is limited to two tables despite enough space. Well decorative witb quotes and stuff (irrelevant to a food post) Plus point is it’s HALAL.“

“Been here a couple of times, and each time the food and the service has been amazing! Has definitely become one of my favourite spots for Mexican food in all of Long Island. I can’t wait to keep trying different items on the menu until I’ve tried everything they have to offer. This place is great in every aspect, and worth every penny! The photos are from the last time I went with my boyfriend, we got the birria tacos and el burrito chingon. Portion sizes were perfect!“

“It has a nice cute theme and awesome food all the food is good takes some time to come out but is 100% worth it you should definitely try to come here if you have time!Kid-friendliness: There’s a kids menu with lots of amazing options for the little ones the best menu item from kids menu is probably quesadillas?“

“My husband and I love this place. Solid food from the pupusas to tacos to platos. I'm here because after reading some of these Doña Florinda reviews, I feel like they've been unfairly judged. The people who work here are friendly and attentive. They make your food however you'd like and it's always fresh. It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner when you don't want to cook or to grab a bite with some friends. The place always has people inside eating too.“

“Everything is so fresh and homemade! The guac is a must-have. Each portion is made to order. They even put the pit in there to prove to you that each order has a full avocado in it that they just cut open! My family loves this place and we are regular visitors. One of our favorite local small businesses!“

“It’s a owner operator business, Manuel, is a star! Went in for lunch with my good friend he was Very attentive. We had the shrimp quesadilla and chicken crunch wrap! Three different mild sauces and three different hot sauces . Their homemade hot sauce was excellent! Chorizos was spectacular! Nobody’s gonna run it the way you want it! Thank you Manuel!Parking: I had no problem parking in front of the business.“

“I've been looking for a real good Mexican restaurant. This place is very good and ok. I found the tacos to be very good. They were tasty and I enjoyed them. The Enchilada meal was ok. The beans were good, but the enchiladas were just ok. Overall, I think this place is worth going to again. I do recommend.“

“Ordered a taco instead of a burrito they remade my order and gave me the taco with no issue, the owner is a great guy and you feel like family as soon as you walk in. Don’t forget about how good the food is as well! Would recommend this spot to anyone who likes a fresh authentic burrito!“

“This is surprisingly good BBQ for long Island! The service is excellent: really friendly and everyone seemed proud of their food -- I love seeing that. The is good (not amazing), but if you're nearby, definitely stop in. The smoked porchetta is incredibly tender and unique.“

“Went here for the first time on 2/10/24. Quaint little mom and pop spot with great food, and a wide menu. I had the Burro Loco, which is steak and fries in a burrito, the Birria Tacos (shown in pic), and the chicken quesadillas. They were all AMAZING! Service with a smile as well.Run, don't walk!!!“

“One of the best Mexican restaurants in New York. Food was so delicious and tasted homemade. Authentic and very affordable for the quality. I especially loved the tostones with guacamole (some of the best guac ive ever had) and eggplant taco (shockingly flavorful). Highly recommend to anyone in the area.“

“This place is sooooooooo goooood! The food is extremely delicious ? perfect portions and the sauce is delectable! We love the tortas here! They come so quick and are very fairly priced. The agua de jamaica here makes me crave another cup. My new weekend favorite!“

“First I visited the restaurant when I was on my way to Texas then I saw this this place and there were a lot of food options then I ask for the recommendation and they told me that the burrito ball is really good because I can put anything in it or you can say that it is more like a custom ball, then I take there there recommended food and it was really good and it is more healthy so I gave it 10/10 specialty with there white and chipotle sauces so I recommend you guys this place for healthy and value for money food.“

“Happened to be out this way and saw this restaurant by the train station. It turned out to be a great find. The service was wonderful and attentive. The place has many tables and is lightly decorated. All and every dish we had was delicious and had deep flavor.“

“Delicious food!This is my fourth time going to the restaurant, I’ve always been greeted with a friendly smile and a hello.I ordered tacos al pastor, and i was amazed to see that they make the tortillas fresh in-house & not store bought ☺️I also had a torta al pastor and it was delicious and fresh. Over this beats any other taco place on long island, so much closer than queens when your craving some tacos and torta :)“

“My husband and I haven't been to Besito in years, so I surprised him with a date night there! It was such a nice dinner! The restaurant was pretty full, but somehow it wasn't super noisy and we could hear the salsa music playing in the background. The service was EXCELLENT — friendly staff, lots of smiles, and the food came out quickly. We had the iron skillet tacos (mine was steak and my husband's was mixto). Delicious! We also had the sweet plantains and yuca fries, which were excellent. And the white sangria — YUM!!!! And let's not forget the guac and chips — so fresh and really good! Overall, 10/10. We'll definitely be back!“

“We were a bit skeptical at first since it appeared to be more of a commercial side and we usually prefer authentic Mexican cuisine. However, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the food was not only delicious, but also authentic and well-portioned, all at a reasonable price.“

“Tried their burrito bowl with honey chicken option and tacos with steak/chicken. All the protein were seasoned, cooked well and served hot. Veggies were fresh. One of the servers was really helpful with making great recommendations!Would highly recommend give this place a try!!“

“Mexican food is my favorite and all these “authentic” Mexican places (with no Spanish workers let alone Mexican workers) cannot compete at all. Took me a while to try it out because I was tired of being disappointed but they did NOT disappoint!!!!“

“That girl with glasses and smart hair is really rude when serving, whether or not she is part of the owners, whatever, she should not be rude when serving people, she has a bitter face and that's the same with her service, you ask about some lemons and looks at you as if you are asking him to go take them down from the tree... such a service is in bad taste when one tries to eat in peace“

“Taste Haven fills a void in the area for healthy flavorful food. I really enjoy their paninis and smoothies and am excited to try more of the menu. I recommend ordering ahead and picking up because the food is made fresh and takes a bit. They also have online ordering, delivery and meal prep but haven’t tried that yet.“

“Went there for the first time yesterday for my lunch. SO GOOD! The Mongolian beef tacos are UHHMAZINGGG. Loved the carne taco. The Thai chicken taco was okay but it just wasn’t my favorite. Their pineapple salsa is SLAMMINNNN. I also got a chicken taco that was good too. I will definitely be going back soon :)))“

“This place was great, the service was amazing all the way up to management. The table side guacamole was delicious, as is the salsa. I had the shrimp in salsa Verde which was delicious and the person I was with had a steak dish that was cooked perfectly and delicious. This was my second time here, will not be my last.“

“Originally Ordered takeout for delivery. We ended up picking it up because the long delivery wait. The food was fresh and hot. We ordered a cheese quesadilla and hot mexi chicken bowl customized to our liking. It was a good solid overall experience for us and yeah for another local take out option.“

“It is a beautiful restaurant. Food is great. Service is always good. They have music. They have Latin night. You don’t have to be Latin to enjoy the music and the lively crowd. I’ve been here for dinner, large group gatherings, and a guest in their party rooms. Alway top notch food and service“

“My family and I went in on a whim today and we were pleasantly surprised! The food was Amazing! And the staff were very attentive too and they got the order perfect! We cant wait to go again! Ps we got the burrito bowls, one chicken, one beef! Very fresh ingredients! Way to go, Guac Time!“

“I celebrated my birthday & my brothers; they went beyond for our celebration.If you want to feel special for your day, this is the place!Marvin & Chris were amazing! Definitely will come back!!!Rene the owner made us feel at home & went beyond for my birthday and my brother!Lucy the chef was amazing, her food was 10 out of 10!Definitely will be back!!!“

“Curbside Mexican Grille is where Mercy Hospital’s Labor and Delivery department order from days in a row that’s how I knew I needed to try it. Went with my boyfriend and we ordered a Gringo burrito, Birria Tacos, and an order of 2 Beef Empanadas/2 Beef and Mac and Cheese Empanadas. The food was AMAZING! Great service and explanation of the menu. My boyfriend keeps talking about how he wants to go back already. Can’t wait to go again!“

“Very good tacos, good location, good service. Only downside to this place is the lack of seating and overall interior of the store. Would definitely be a lot lot better with more seating and an interior change, but I can get over that for some of the best local tacos.“

“Such an underrated gem in Seaford. They have both a nice patio in the back decorated to give all the island vibes as well seating out front on the street side, and of course indoor availability. Service was very personable and quick from drinks through the end of the meal. They certainly don't skimp on the variety of options food wise from starters, quesadillas, tacos to wraps etc. Drink wise I went with the "Mammacita Needs A Margarita" aka a Spicy Marg. Loved the addition of cucumber to the drink to balance it and give it a little refreshing aspect. Food wise we just got a smattering of tacos (Luger, Tropical Lobstahhh, Birria, Al Pastor, Carne Smack Dat Asad and the Cali-Flower) just to try and sample a little of everything. First and foremost, the portions are legit - they don't skimp out so you'll be full or even have extra to take home. Taste wise, my top 3 were the Luger, Lobster and Cali-Flower. All very flavorful and unique in their own way. Definitely will be back once the weather heats up!“

“10/10! Flavorful authentic Mexican food.I had ordered 3 birria tacos with consome, 3 carne asada tacos supreme, and a torta Al pastor.The birria tacos were so juicy and the meat was tender and flavorful. The carne asada tacos were great with the side sauce added on (free of charge). And the torta was the best out of the three, the fresh avocado was amazing!They have a lot to offer here and I’d highly recommend you try them out :)“

“Before I even get to the food, the service and staff at mesita (Rockville center location) was amazing! The manager Ruben and our waitress Alejandra were so attentive, considerate and went out of their way to make sure everything was as we needed it. It was evident that Ruben took pride in his work as well as having pride for his staff. The food was delicious, the drinks were delicious and still my favorite thing about the place was the wonderful and attentive staff - who even while extremely busy always found time to make sure everything was just right for us!“

“It doesn't look like much from the outside but this place is very good. My wife and I live down the street and we come here at least once a week. We try to make it down for taco Tuesdays they have $3 Tacos and they are delicious. My favorite is the Al Pastor, and maybe the chorizo at a close second, but they are all super tasty. I also love their home made Sopes tortillas and the quesadillas. In addition to the delicious food the owners are so nice so it makes you want to keep coming back. Get the jalapeño margarita if you can handle the heat. You won't be disappointed.“

“Before I even get to the food, the service and staff at mesita (Rockville center location) was amazing! The manager Ruben and our waitress Alejandra were so attentive, considerate and went out of their way to make sure everything was as we needed it. It was evident that Ruben took pride in his work as well as having pride for his staff. The food was delicious, the drinks were delicious and still my favorite thing about the place was the wonderful and attentive staff - who even while extremely busy always found time to make sure everything was just right for us!“

“I ate green chilaquiles with cecina and the truth, delicious!The compa Miguel is very friendly, the waitress is very attentive. Thank you for your service, the food and the attention have no complaints!A good place to fill your belly!Blessings Michael!!“

“Food is getting better.. the service is okay but stable. The environment can use some help as the tables are often sticky. Getting expensive.Parking: Lots of free parkingKid-friendliness: Kids are welcome.Wheelchair accessibility: Not sure if the doors are automatic and there are 2 of them“

“we ordered takeout and were so impressed by the food. we typed out a lot of modifications and they were all correctly applied, and everything was absolutely delicious. highly recommend the quesadillas and burritos! will definitely come again.“

“Quality service, delicious variety of tacos. Authentic tortillas were a plus. Forgot to ask if they were made in house. We tried buffalo cauliflower, barbacoa, pastor, carnitas, carne asada (truffle sauce was delicious), tuna (wasn't crazy they were served in lettuce, no thanks, I'm here for tacos!), and shrimp. Great option to get 8 for $50 to try a variety. A little pricey to not even include some beans or rice but yummy. Desserts were tasty having churros and flan. We really wanted to try the spicy chocolate cake on the menu but we were told they discontinued it and they need to update their menu. Waiter was attentive. The staff was professional and kind. The water glasses stayed filled without having to ask. Decor was on point. So creative and attractive . Great logo design and the painted parking spots are so original! Music was great. Acoustics were really loud in the place and it was very hard to talk, had to shout at each other the whole time but if that loud busy vibe is what they're going for they nailed it. The owner treated our family very well and we appreciated it. Check them out. Can't wait to visit when the weather is nice and patio doors are open.“

“Very nice inviting decor. Service was just ok. The server was basic, didn’t tell us it was happy hour? Nor did she mention and food selections. For a new establishment I guess I was expecting a bit more … maybe ask if we had been there before? Check back to see how our food was( it was outstanding), we got more help from the water girl Had to ask to clear table. Had to ask for check from the water girl? The server had much support. Seems she took our order and disappeared. But the server assistants were on point. Dinner was really good. We will go back… because of the food. Even the manager walked pasted us a dozen times. There were 6 tables.. perfect time for manager to mingle… just saying. Place is very nice, great menu too. Just left feeling ignored. Nice music too. Maybe the server was having a bad day? Like I said we will go again !!! Great food.“

“Omg! Just what I was looking for! Since opening the new location, upgrades to the seating and big tv screens give this pace a wonderful atmosphere to eat in and enjoy! They have nintendo video games at each table with so many games for kids , teens and adults to choose from.while you wait .the food is delicious! I ordered the burritos, tacos and gauc with chips...omg...it was absolutely amazing..good portion sizes and great fast service..they also have shakesand specialty desert that are so creative! .this is definitely my new go to place, they have so much variety, burgers, tacos, wings..you can't go wrong! Go Here Nowww.....Thank me later ?Parking: Parking in the rear“

“Great food classic new york pizza as well as a couple different types I highly recommend the rolls or calzones it took a while to get the food but definitely worth the wait also the salads are insanely goodVegetarian options: If it's vegetarian it's mostly eggplant rolls and veggie pizza but they are huge“

“Went in for the first time on Friday and the food was fresh, homemade and delicious. They were very nice and welcoming. We went back tonight and once again they were helpful in what to order. The food was the same delicious and homemade. The salsa… just yummy!! Highly recommend.“

“We were pleasantly surprised. We felt like eating oysters and did a Google search and came across this place. The venue was appealing and had parking. Let alone, the wine food and service were a great value.Parking: The parking was super easy and convenient. Just steps from the entrance.“

“The Service is awesome, attentive, proffesional and very caring. More importantly the food is amazing. Their health juices and shakes are so tasty. I've definitely catered a few things from them for large group events and I'm yet to be disappointed.“

“I absolutely love this place! Their food does not disappoint. The portions are great. I love the chicken tacos, chicken burrito and steak burrito. Plus the guac is not extra in the burrito. The burritos are so big and filling. Support local business and come to taquitos grill and forget about chipotle and moes! This place blows them away!!!!“