Diners' Choice: Mexican restaurants in New York State

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Updated December 05, 2024

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PopoJito

4.8

4.8 (128)

$30 and under

Mexican

Scarsdale

About the restaurant

We are 100% dedicated GLUTEN FREE, paleo-friendly and use locally-sourced grass fed proteins, wild caught fish and seasonal vegetables to craft our med mex flavor profile. PopoJito offers convenient, inventive, healthy and delicious meals on-the-go or in our good vibes-only restaurant that can be enjoyed everyday!
Westchester Magazines Best Gluten Free Restaurant

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Lisa

Dined 5 days ago

Food is very fresh, light & flavorful- friendly service - very enjoyable

Besito Mexican - West Islip

4.7

4.7 (1821)

$30 and under

Mexican

West Islip

About the restaurant

Upscale option for Mexican fare and cocktails, with private dining available, and a kids' menu.

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matt

Dined 4 days ago

pleasantly upscale, chill mood, actually enjoyed this so much. as a native i did not expect this for west islip

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Popular dish

Iron Skillet Tacos Gilled Chicken

Tulum Tacos & Tequila

4.6

4.6 (13)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Mineola

About the restaurant

With an emphasis on fresh, locally-sourced seasonal ingredients, Tulum Tacos & Tequila brings the bohemian-chic Tulum experience to Long Island with a menu of modern Mexican cuisine and sophisticated mezcal & tequila-based cocktails that capture the fresh flavors of the Yucatán—with a New York edge.

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Omar

Dined 5 days ago

Food and drinks are great. However, the severs will usher out when it’s close to 9pm

Ruta Oaxaca - Woodbury

4.7

4.7 (142)

$30 and under

Mexican

Woodbury

About the restaurant

Our Story The goal – to guarantee a wonderful meal with authentic cuisine and fabulous margaritas, serve over 50 artisanal and ancestral mezcals, and over 100 different types of tequila brands in a vibrant unique atmosphere that boasts excellent service. Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine opened in Astoria in 2021 with such a wonderful and successful home run that a second location opened in Patchogue in March 2022. Ruta Oaxaca means “Road to Oaxaca,” a historic state in the southern part of Mexico. Mr. Castillo and his Partners are keenly focused on honoring Oaxacan culinary traditions, whose fame is derived in great part from its many varieties of moles. By legend, these ancient recipes are more than sauces, they are the very focus of the meal. Ruta Oaxaca proudly features four moles, each prepared using the Oaxacan mole recipes that have made the cuisine world famous. Visit us at our locations in Astoria 929-349-1228 Patchogue 631-569-2233 Woodbury 516-515-9620 Brooklyn 718-576-1507

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traci

Dined on Dec 15, 2024

Amazing food and service. Drinks are a little pricey but delicious! 100% will return soon!

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Popular dish

Shrimp Tacos

Experience

Ruta Oaxaca - Woodbury - Bottomless Brunch

Experience

Ruta Oaxaca - Woodbury - Taco Tuesday!

La Posada

4.5

4.5 (89)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Milford

About the restaurant

La Posada is a Mexican restaurant concept that features cuisine from the Yucatan peninsula and southern regions of Mexico. Due to the geographic location, the peninsula of Yucatan has developed signature flavors that are unlike any other found in the Mexican Republic. La Posada will spotlight pre-columbian and mestizo dishes that combine native fruits and vegetables with spices brought to the continent by the conquest. This restaurant is a tribute to the late Felix Rosado and the cantina bears his name. Felix was a Mexican immigrant who lived in Milford, Pennsylvania and opened the original La Posada Mexican Restaurant in Dingman’s Ferry in the late 1980’s. The restaurant was not just a destination for tourists visiting the Poconos; it became a favorite to locals. Milford Hospitality Group is proud to honor Felix and carry on the legacy of La Posada; an experience many people still remember fondly.

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Todd

Dined on Nov 16, 2024

The food and the staff were great! Plenty of food at a reasonable price.

Ruta Oaxaca - Patchogue

4.7

4.7 (358)

$30 and under

Mexican

Patchogue

About the restaurant

Our Story
The goal – to guarantee a wonderful meal with authentic cuisine and fabulous margaritas, serve over 50 artisanal and ancestral mezcals, and over 100 different types of tequila brands in a vibrant unique atmosphere that boasts excellent service. Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine opened in Astoria in 2021 with such a wonderful and successful home run that a second location opened in Patchogue in March 2022.

Ruta Oaxaca means “Road to Oaxaca,” a historic state in the southern part of Mexico. Mr. Castillo and his Partners are keenly focused on honoring Oaxacan culinary traditions, whose fame is derived in great part from its many varieties of moles. By legend, these ancient recipes are more than sauces, they are the very focus of the meal. Ruta Oaxaca proudly features four moles, each prepared using the Oaxacan mole recipes that have made the cuisine world famous.

Visit us at our locations in
Astoria 929-349-1228
Patchogue 631-569-2233
Woodbury 516-515-9620
Brooklyn 718-576-1507

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Aruna

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent place, the food is amazing. The mole is a must have. We were a large group but the place can accommodate large groups.

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Experience

Ruta Oaxaca - Patchogue - Bottomless Brunch

Experience

Celebrate New Year Eve with us at Ruta Oaxaca!

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Ruta Oaxaca - Patchogue - Taco Tuesday!

Mesita - Garden City

4.5

4.5 (550)

$30 and under

Mexican

Garden City

About the restaurant

Mesita, which translates to “small table”, serves authentic, modern, Mexican cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere. The menu features fresh guacamole prepared table-side, mouth-watering Mexican street corn, fire-grilled fajitas, along with burritos, tacos and many other house-made Mexican dishes. The combination of our traditional menu and playful décor with our rustic Mexican flair provides a dining experience that truly embodies the Mexican spirit.

Our extensive specialty drink menu emphasizes imaginative Mexican cocktails including Margaritas, Caipirinhas, Mojitos, Sangrias and the signature 54oz Mega Margarita. With over 200 tequilas and nine different margarita flavors there is something for every tastebud.

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jackie

Dined 6 days ago

Really enjoyed my time there, the mega margarita was good for 2 people , the monterey chicken was a MUST HAVE , DEF GO AGAIN

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Tocolo Cantina Glen Cove

4.4

4.4 (85)

$30 and under

Mexican

Glen Cove

About the restaurant

Coming to Glen Cove soon!! Please check back for online reservations in the coming weeks.

Modern Mexican – Inspired, Sophisticated, Authentic
Our mission will always be to serve classic Mexican dishes prepared with the sophistication of a fine dining restaurant in a casual and approachable manner.

Tocolo Cantina serves refined, modern Mexican food in a friendly, high-service, and casual atmosphere. The restaurant space was designed to merge the modern elements of a California eatery with those of a Mexican cantina to create a warm and inviting feel.

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Victoria

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Great evening and our server was perfect. Smile was catchy. We love the freshness of the food, of which there was generous portions. We will return

Mesita - Rockville Centre

4.5

4.5 (1401)

$30 and under

Mexican

Rockville Centre

About the restaurant

Mesita, which translates to “small table”, serves authentic, modern, Mexican cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere. The menu, created by Chef Antonio Chicas, features fresh guacamole prepared table-side, mouth-watering Mexican street corn, fire-grilled fajitas, along with burritos, tortas, tacos and many other house-made Mexican dishes. The combination of our traditional menu and playful décor with our rustic Mexican flair provides a dining experience that truly embodies the Mexican spirit. Mesita is the newest addition to the Rockville Centre restaurant scene and we are steps away from the LIRR.

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GiovannyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great service great food, a tad difficult to socialize with level of decibels.

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Popular dish

Steak

Mesita - Port Washington

4.4

4.4 (120)

$30 and under

Mexican

Port Washington

About the restaurant

Mesita, which translates to “small table”, serves authentic, modern, Mexican cuisine in a vibrant atmosphere. The menu features fresh guacamole prepared, mouth-watering Mexican street corn, fire-grilled fajitas, along with burritos, tacos and many other house-made Mexican dishes. The combination of our traditional menu and playful décor with our rustic Mexican flair provides a dining experience that truly embodies the Mexican spirit. Our extensive specialty drink menu emphasizes imaginative Mexican cocktails including Margaritas, Caipirinhas, Mojitos, Sangrias and the signature 54oz Mega Margarita. There is something for every taste bud.

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BarbaraVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Food was great - several interesting new menu choice. Great local place to dine.

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