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Mesita - Garden City, Garden City, NY

Mesita - Garden City

4.5
4.5
579 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 579 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New York State

    Mexican

  • Nassau

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mesita - Garden City offers "delicious food," with standout dishes like birria tacos and shrimp fajitas. The vibrant atmosphere is "electric," making it a lively spot for gatherings. Patrons appreciate the "great service" and accommodating staff. While the noise level is high, the "energetic ambiance" adds to the overall experience. Highly recommended!

579 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Guac appetizer was very good. So were the tacos, burrito, quesadilla, and enchiladas.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Too noisy to even be able to talk. Asked to lower the music which they did but barely.

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  3. Andrea VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second time visiting Mesita. We had an excellent experience several months back, so we were eager to return. We were celebrating a coworker's birthday. Unlike the first visit, the food was mediocre. The house-made guacamole was completely flavorless, even though we'd ordered it medium-spicy. At $20, that was disappointing. The service was slow, but friendly, which surprised us because there was only one or two other parties having lunch when we were. I ordered the special, which came with two tacos, a salad and a beverage. The two tacos were nearly empty. The salad didn't contain what was described on the menu, and I wasn't offered a beverage because I think the waiter was hoping I would order another cocktail. My tablemates complained that the salad they ordered for lunch was essentially just shredded cabbage. I'm not sure we will return.

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  4. Lori VIP

    New York City68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went there on a whim and was happily surprised! HUGE portion of fresh and delicious guac and the fajita was great! Will definitely be back soon!

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  5. Cynthia

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and so was the service. I was so happy that my table was ready as soon as we arrived didn’t have to wait at all. Highly recommend.

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  6. Christina VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! Will the bartender was great. We ordered a few appetizers and a dinner to share at the bar and it was a great way to spend a Saturday night! Food was so tasty and great quality.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on 26 February 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review, Christina. We are delighted to hear about your great experience and we hope to see you again in the future.

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  7. Poonam VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We usually love to go to Mesita, but this time, although we had a reservation, they were overbooked and they ended up creating a table for us in the middle of the hallway near the entrance door, clearly where there was not supposed to be a table. The door kept opening while we were eating and we froze. Management has definitely gone down.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on 26 February 2025
    Thank you for the review. We are so sorry to hear about this and will discuss so it is not something that happens in the future. We hope this does not stop you from returning and you give us a second chance and come in again soon.

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  8. Corinne

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had such a great Valentine’s Day dinner here! Service and food were on point!!
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on 19 February 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review, Corinne. We are delighted you had a great Valentine's Day and we hope to see you again in the future.

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  9. Dom

    New York State1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Went there in Valentine's Day. They didn't respond when we asked if we can have a regular menu. The valentine day menu was set price 150 per couple. Spanish wood was below average especially for the price. Go one town over to Hempstead and go to Ang deli and it would be 5x better food for like 20 compared to there for $75 per person. I enjoyed my time but definitely not worth it and never going there again lol

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  10. Leah VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Nice atmosphere. Drinks were nice. Will come back again soon
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on 19 February 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review, Leah. We are glad you enjoyed everything and we hope to see you again in the future.

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Mesita - Garden City is rated 4.5 stars by 579 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Mesita - Garden City

825 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:30 pm Dinner Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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