Tocolo Cantina - Garden City

4.7

605 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Neighbourhood gem

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. It is fit with encaustic tile, copper walls, a lively bar in the center of the room, and a hydraulic garage door that forms an outdoor canopy when opened. We aim to provide the best Modern Mexican dining experience on Long Island. Our menu incorporates both traditional Mexican fare and our own modern interpretations of customary dishes. The menu's mix of small and large plates, as well as its two large communal dining tables, hopes to inspire long celebrations over food. Since no great cantina is complete without a lively bar and lofty cocktail program, Tocolo Cantina promises to deliver the best margaritas and sangrias around. The bar offers delicious specialty drinks, as well as a large selection of premium tequilas and mezcals. Tocolo Cantina was rated "Excellent" by The New York Times and "Very Good" by Newsday. We strive to deliver the best Mexican food on Long Island.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–20:30
Phone number
(516) 222-0060
Website
https://www.tocolocantina.com/?y_source=1_MjA3NzQyNDYtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Ramiro Hernandez
Catering
Catering Menus Available For Parties of 8 or More. <br />Please contact us at info@tocolocantina.com for catering menus or call the restaurant directly at 516-222-0060.

Location
920 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530
Area
Garden City
Cross Street
East Gate BLVD
Parking details
Parking is free at the Gallery at Westbury Plaza. Large parking lot and supplemental underground lot.
Public transit
1/2 mile from the Carle Place LIRR
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

What 605 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

New York State
Innovative
New York State
Good for groups
New York State
Hot spot
New York State
Mexican
Nassau
Innovative
Nassau
Good for groups
Nassau
Hot spot
Nassau
Lively
Nassau
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tocolo Cantina in Garden City offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and ambience." The service, especially from Andy and Phoebe, is consistently praised as "exceptional," making guests eager to return. Patrons enjoy a "chill laid back atmosphere" with "fresh tasty food," complemented by "excellent drinks."

605 Reviews

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Zainab
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so good 10/10. The place was busy but it wasn’t loud, you could hear your own group perfectly. The service was great and we were seated and served very efficiently
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Alexander
VIP
New York City
176 reviews
5.0
176 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service by Andy & Phoebe is always superb and it is the main reason we keep returning. Also the Tortilla Soup is outstanding.
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michael
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always solid. Portions on smaller side but good enough for an average eater.
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phyllis
VIP
New York City
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was great. The food was very good. The service was great. It wasn’t too loud. The prices were good. Drinks were excellent. The location is good.
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Alexander
VIP
New York City
176 reviews
5.0
176 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food is always consistently very good. Having Andy at the restaurant is an asset to your company and he makes it a pleasure to always come back to dine.
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CAROL
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The waiters service was very good the men was attentive and informative food was tasty and well seasoned I would recommend this restaurant
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had Great food, the drinks and service were also on point.
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Yash
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambience. Would love to see options for red sauce, especially for enchiladas.
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Alexander
VIP
New York City
176 reviews
5.0
176 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff, mainly Andy & Phoebe, are the reasons we continue to dine their. They are assets to your company. The food & atmosphere is enjoyable and we always enjoy the experience.
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Bella
VIP
Orlando
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We haven’t been since the pandemic… wow! AS GOOD (better??) than I remembered. Really chill laid back atmosphere. Fun energetic servers. Fresh tasty food. OMG I cannot want to come back!!!
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Tocolo Cantina - Garden City offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Tocolo Cantina - Garden City also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 222-0060.

Tocolo Cantina - Garden City is rated 4.7 stars by 605 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

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Google Map for Tocolo Cantina - Garden City

920 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530

Additional information

Cross Street
East Gate BLVD
Area
Garden City
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30 Sun 12:00–20:30
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking is free at the Gallery at Westbury Plaza. Large parking lot and supplemental underground lot.
Public transit
1/2 mile from the Carle Place LIRR
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Ramiro Hernandez
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.tocolocantina.com/?y_source=1_MjA3NzQyNDYtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(516) 222-0060
Catering
Catering Menus Available For Parties of 8 or More. <br />Please contact us at info@tocolocantina.com for catering menus or call the restaurant directly at 516-222-0060.

Tocolo Cantina - Garden City

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Popular dishes

Baja Fish Tacos

Carne Asada Tacos

BYO Carne Asada Tacos

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What 605 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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