50 Best Mexican Restaurants near South Hempstead

“❤ My husband and I love Curbside in South Hempstead. Their crunchwraps are big enough to share. Our favorite is the Cowboy Crunchwrap with extra sauteed onions. I could eat only this for the rest of my life, provided, of course, we have sour cream!“

“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.“

“The place is very well put together. the food was very good and the service was great. we stopped in for a quick drink and stayed over an hour and had lunch.“

“Food was outstanding, just finished my meal and had to write a review. Hidden gem as another said. Probably ordering again Sunday.“

“Very delicious food. I work in East New York, and I saw many truck drivers, workers stopping at lunchtime. I went to the restaurant, the vibe is so cool, and the tacos I ordered had different and good flavors. Fresh food, tasty, and good customer service.“

“We came here on a thurs even around 6pm...Was pretty crowded but got a table in the middle..The sound level is pretty high at 3/4 capacity but somehow you seem to flow with it because of the atmosphere... People enjoying good mex food are more enjoyable to be around for some reason..anyway...lighting as with most place is difficult to read menu but once the order was in,alot of fun...I noticed the food to be very FRESH...I immediately tasted that in the beans on my Mexican special and the Flautas,chimichanga etc were all delicious stuffed and perfectly cooked!..Fajita steak was so nicely marinated and charred but med inside..Perfect!..Wait staff were all very pleasant....I enjoyed my visit and will defin visit during a slow day,maybe lunch for a lil more quiet....“

“Absolutely loved Ensenada! The food was delicious, the drinks were amazing, and the atmosphere was such a vibe. Santiago was an amazing bartender—super friendly and made the best drinks! Great service all around. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to. 10/10 recommend!“

“My mom has been purchasing their Rosca de Reyes since 1997 when we lived in Brooklyn. Now she goes to the one in the city. They are delicious and well made. Just perfect! My children love it as well as all my family. They are by far the best ones in town.“

“Great place. Food is tasty. Adam who works there is super helpful and friendly. Whenever I see Adam, he is smiling and personable and caring. Adam rocks!“

“Enjoyed brunch today w/ my daughter we both enjoyed everything!!! Definitely going back the horchata was AMAZING!! So was the service !“

“The taco choices are amazing and delicious“

“Amazing and deliciously 🤤 addictive . The fundito with chorizo is so good !!!“

“Samantha at the register is amazing she was super courteous and personable. My dad is in the hospital and is a diabetic and she helped me create the perfect salad bowl for him. I don't live close by but I have family that does definitely recommending this restaurant to them.“

“Amazingly delicious food and equally fantastic staff!! We ate there earlier today and were blown away! They even made something that we requested that wasn't on the menu and it was better than we've ever had! The atmosphere was fun and welcoming too! We will definitely be going here regularly and suggest everybody else does too. I promise you won't regret it!!“

“We love this Taco Express on Hillside Ave!!! I only order my quesadillas from here. All their ingredients are so fresh so tasty and they give huge portions not like chipotle! The guys behind the counter are so sweet and so attentive with us. They are the best here!!!“

“el chef es un excelente cocinero ,la atencion al cliente y sobre todo por sus deliciosos platillos“

“A gem for Mexican food. The owner Ernie is unbelievable. Always goes far and beyond to make me a happy customer.
Most important, everything is very fresh and made in front of you.
I always go for lunch and dinner and order in.“

“Amazing little cafe and restaurant! Best customer service . The food was delicious and it was worth the drive ! There is space for a big family sitting and alot of different drinks such as mango smoothies with soy milk ! The carne asada was so good and the fried calamari was bomb ! ♡“

“Excellent service! Welcoming, clean, nice vibe and atmosphere! I will definitely return plenty more times!!!“

“❤ My husband and I love Curbside in South Hempstead. Their crunchwraps are big enough to share. Our favorite is the Cowboy Crunchwrap with extra sauteed onions. I could eat only this for the rest of my life, provided, of course, we have sour cream!“

“Simply the best….. better than all the rest. Our go to spot for authentic food and it always delivers. Family owned, not some soulless chain. Support a local eatery today!“

“Great mexican restaurant, dinner for four last night and everyone was raving!!“

“awesome menu items great service“

“Great food and service. Highly recommend“

“The best Mexican food in Long Island Definitivamente 100% recomendado la mejor comida mexicana en la isla“

“They were amazing!! Every time I come here they get things done in a timely manner, and serve freshly served and well seasoned food every time I come here. I spoke to James and gave thanks for the crew and the way they are attentive. Highly recommend coming here !!!!“

“Mesita hosted my wedding yesterday. The staff were incredibly helpful from start to finish. And the food was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!! 10/10 recommend!“

“Pasamos una despedida de año espectacular los meseros muy atentos los tragos muy buenos la atención en si muy recomendada aparte la comida deliciosa 👍“

“Fantastic authentic flavorful food“

“Wow what a fantastic find! We decided to try this new Mexican place, and it did not disappoint. Every single dish was packed with flavor. The tamale was perfectly moist and savory, and the taco Pescadero was fresh and perfectly seasoned. We also devoured the steak quesadilla, which was cheesy and full of tender steak. Don't even get me started on the empanadas—both the chili empanada and the chicken and cheese empanada were phenomenal. We can't wait to go back and try more!“

“atmosphere was great, food was good. I miss this service since Moe's left. I wish their cheese sauce was better. homemade better, it was jarred. straight out of a can. I won't order that again but everything else was great.“

“Todo es increíble,la atención es muy buena“

“We had a great experience. we ate at many high end restaurants. But most impressive was the mashgiach they had. very knowledgeable nice and accommodating (as we are Sefardi...) i wish every good restaurant can get a mashiach like Rabbi Ganz. Food was absolutely amazing. great ambiance!!“

“Me and my girlfriend loves going to this place for date night!!! the spot is so beautiful with the mexican culture artwork, the party lights, and even have a dj that plays excellent spanish music. the food is is A1… and when i say that anything you order is a safe bet! I MEAN IT!!! The drinks too are the bomb and they don’t skimp out on the feel good drinks if you know what i mean. Carlos is usually our waiter when we come and he makes sure to take care of us! LOVE THIS PLACE“

“great food, fun atmosphere and great music!“

“Adobo always has wonderful service, gracious portions, and the student discounts are so convenient for college students and high schoolers. My boyfriend and I are regulars and have never had any complaints. A nice and easy atmosphere for grab and go, even at late hours. The workers are always welcoming and genuine. Manju is such an inviting worker with a kind smile and sweet greeting every time we walk in. Highly recommend adobo for filling but healthy meals.“

“We had a great experience at El Mercadito! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented with vibrant colors. Our server was very attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcome throughout our visit.

The portion sizes were excellent, giving great value for the price. Everything we ordered was full of flavor, and we would definitely come back again. Highly recommend El Mercadito if you’re looking for amazing food and outstanding service!

My only feedback is that there is just one restroom shared by both men and women. The restroom was very clean, but personally, I would have preferred separate restrooms.“

“great fresh food at affordable prices. staff is always nice“

“Good food, nice fun ambiance and good Sangria!“

“Food was good, staff friendly and they had sports on.“

“Mesita hosted my wedding yesterday. The staff were incredibly helpful from start to finish. And the food was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!!! 10/10 recommend!“

“One thing I miss about living in Long Island are the Tex-Mex restaurants. Yes, they're not of the highest quality, and usually they're in a cheap location, and the horrible customer service is always a given, but I do enjoy the food every once in a while.

After searching for a Tex-Mex restaurant, I stumbled across Taco King. This location is actually pretty big with plenty of sitting space. My usual go-to dish at a Tex-Mex place is the Grilled Steak rice platter, so I decided to stick with what I like. I thought the steak here was excellent. It came with one flour tortilla, rice, beans, salad, guac, and chili. The quality and proportion was better than what I expected.

However, it was crazy expensive. I know I sound old, but I remember that only a few years ago, the same dish was about $8 or $9. Now it's over $17! I would gladly eat here more often if the price was cheaper.“

“😎Our go to spot for quick eats and very grateful that a gentleman helped me on Superbowl Sunday even though they were almost ready to close. Neighborhood spot to cherish 🩷“

“Buena comida las muchachas muy atentas se los recomiendo“

“Best Delivery Food Around! Food is always hot, delivery is extremely quick, people are great and the food is the BEST!!!!“

“Me encantó le doy 10 de 10 muy bueno comida muy buena atención y servicio rápido 100% recomendado 😋“

“Tacos Malamadre is an absolute hidden gem! Tried them for the first time and ordered 3 birria tacos, 3 carne asada tacos, and chips with guacamole. Everything was top-notch and full of flavor. The food genuinely exceeded my expectations!

The service was excellent, and my takeout order was ready in about 10 minutes. The prices were worth every single penny, and the atmosphere was a 10/10 — nice, quiet, and welcoming, with friendly people.

Overall, amazing food, excellent service, great prices, and a great vibe. Definitely a spot I’ll be coming back to! If you haven’t tried Tacos Malamadre yet, do yourself a favor and check them out. 🌮🔥“

“Had amazing cinco de Mayo!! Thanks for the t shirts ! Great service great food best drinks and beyond great dessert.“

“Guac Shop is our go to when we crave burritos and want to keep it healthy! Love all of the build your own options. Orders are always ready on time and everyone at the Wantagh location are helpful and friendly! We love the tacos, burritos and bowls!!“

“Outstanding meal. We ordered the El Sol Parrillada for 2. Had skirt steak, pork chop, chicken, shrimps & chorizo with rice, beans, pico de gallo that was incredibly delicious. Each meat was individually seasoned to its perfection. Finished our dinner with a Tres Leche Cake so moist and delicious. A very friendly atmosphere. This was a great find, Added to our favorite place to eat in LI. Coming back soon.“