50 Best Mexican Restaurants near West Hempstead

“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.“

“Frida Catracha is our go-to spot for baleadas! The atmosphere is always welcoming, and the food is consistently excellent. A special shout-out to our favorite waitress, Yanira—she’s always friendly and attentive.

The food is easily 5 out of 5, and so is the service. Every time we order, the baleadas look just as incredible as they taste.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Would highly recommend coming to try the Happy Hour menu and Taco Tuesday tacos/margaritas and sit outside to enjoy the beautiful view of the water. There was a bit of miscommunication about the Happy Hour specials on Fridays (no longer available on Fridays but are on other weekdays), as others have mentioned, but Wilmer was responsive over email and generously resolved the issue, which we appreciated. The outdoor bartender Matt, was friendly, kind, and super helpful - he made the visit 5 stars for us. Raw Oysters and the shrimp taco were both good. The birria taco (sauce quite spicy), ribeye taco, and corn ribs were excellent. Chips and salsa were great too. The menu has a lot of creative options and we look forward to trying more items.
-Amanda“

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

“The taco choices are amazing and delicious“

“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.“

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

“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!!“

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

“Guac Time Mexican Grill provides an excellent modern twist on classic Mexican fast-food staples with a completely halal menu. The build-your-own bowls and burritos are packed with fresh ingredients, crisp toppings, and very generous portions of meat. The guacamole is remarkably smooth and flavorful, making it a highly recommended addition to whatever you order. The store layout is clean, bright, and casual, offering a highly satisfying option for a quick and wholesome dinner.“

“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!!!“

“awesome menu items great service“

“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!“

“Great food and service. Highly 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 👍“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“The workers here are amazing, the food portioning is amazing they give you so much, the atmosphere is amazing you just sit down relax listen to music look around finish and go and they work very quickly too. They are extremely way better than chipotle 1000% visit the place when you can“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Todo es increíble,la atención es muy buena“

“Best Nachos In Town!! Always friendly service.“

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

“❤ 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!“

“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“

“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.“

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

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

“I visited with my wife and the service was quick and great, Anastasia patiently answered all of our questions! We got food off of their Vegan Menu which featured staples like Cauliflower and Tofu. I personally enjoyed the Caulifower coated and fried over loaded Nachos. Perfect meal for a late night of fun, thanks so much 🙏🏾“

“I finally came here to try the famous crispy tacos, and my first bite was literally, “Whoa!” They were crispy, fresh, and so delicious. I also ordered a chicken bowl, which was very tasty with a generous portion.

I’ll definitely be back to try more items. I honestly don’t understand why the rating isn’t higher. Friendly staff, fresh ingredients, great food—a true hidden gem!“

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

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

“Excellent quality, excellent service, guac is not extra!

They treat you with respect and dignity. When you order triple chicken, they give you triple. They do not scrimp.

This is the only Mexican chain restaurant that I will go to. The other one's portions are disrespectfully small.

QDoba gets an A+“

“Buena comida las muchachas muy atentas se los recomiendo“

“😎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 🩷“

“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 😋“

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

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

“I've ordered from this location a couple of times and every time i'm always greeted fast and kindly. The portions are really great for the price and the taste is really good as well! If you're in the area you should definitely stop by and try some of these great items!“

“First time there and the food and the staff were great. Bear tacos and the margaritas were excellent. Definitely will be back.“

“Awesome....had a great time. Food was tasty and the service excellent. Definitely recommend.“

“awesome menu items great service“