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Mesita - Garden City, Garden City, NY

Mesita - Garden City

4.4 (602)
$30 and under
Mexican
825 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530

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2 people
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9:00 PM
Booked 51 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Garden City
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 602 people are saying

Mesita - Garden City reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Mexican

  • Nassau

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mesita in Garden City offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food and service." The ambiance is lively, making it a fun spot for groups, though it can be "a little loud." Guests rave about the "great fajitas" and "delicious guacamole." Attentive staff enhance the overall experience.
602 Reviews
  1. patrice

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great time with close friends. The food as good, cocktails were good, dessert was excellent. The only reason I did not give 5 stars was because the waitresses started to make our experience feel rushed. That is my only complaint.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the 4-star review, Patrice. We are so sorry you felt rushed but we are glad you enjoyed everything else. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon.

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  2. Susan VIP

    New York City89 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    With a reservation, we were told to wait at the bar bc our table wasn’t ready. After 15 min I asked what was the status? She told me she was waiting for a particular table to leave. They looked nowhere near ready to leave. As I walked back to the bar they was a free table, already cleared/set. I went back and asked about it and she said, “show me.” I walked back with her and she seemed annoyed. We sat. The service was good, food was very good. It is SO loud, and every few minutes the team comes out screaming happy birthday songs. Unlikely we would return for dinner, maybe lunch.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Susan, we are sorry to hear about this. We thank you for the review and letting us know and we will be discussing with the staff. We hope you can give us another chance to redeem ourselves and we can welcome you in again soon.

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  3. Jeffrey

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Six of us had dinner here. We all enjoyed the ambience and the great service. Every dish was delicious.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for the 5-star review, Jeffrey. We are glad you had a good experience and we hope to see you again soon.

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  4. Yolanda

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I am so disappointed not informed that they only served Brunch am aware of weekend up to 3pm I make a reservation @ 4 to celebrate my birthday when I make my reservation it wasn’t even poster that u guys a serving brunch only I was eat are ur restaurant between GC and Huntington

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  5. Eleanor

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our family came for Easter lunch. This was our first time here. Everything was delicious! The staff was friendly and attentive. We’ll definitely be back!
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on April 23, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-stars, Eleanor. We are glad you had a good Easter with us and we hope to see you again soon.

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  6. James

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy Mesita. The ambiance is seductive. The service presents as attentive & couteous. Our server was very sweet.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on April 16, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review, James. We are glad you enjoyed and hope to see you again soon.

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  7. Cristina

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is great. It is definitely on the expensive side. Fajitas are a fan favorite!!
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on April 16, 2025
    Thank you for the 5 star review, Cristina. We appreciate your feedback and hope you enjoyed your meal. We hope to see you back soon.

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  8. Robert VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I am hoh and so essential to me to get a table as far away from noise as possible so I can enjoy the dinner conversation. When we arrived , they placed us in a crowded area in a two top. The manager arranged to move us to a much quieter four top despite them being super crowded and most of the neighborhood places never provided this courtesy. The service was by the bartender , who it turns out is married to the other bartender—who has an amazing vibe. Service was super and despite the crowd, we were not rushed. The food , we both had taco salads and guac was really good and the uniforms are a lot of fun. Prices were a great bang for the buck and portions were huge. We love this place and this trip just reinforced why. We eat out most of our meals in Manhattan or Garden City and this is now one of our favorites.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on April 9, 2025
    Thank you for your great review, Robert. We are so glad you had a great experience with us and enjoyed your food. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon.

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  9. Rita

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, the wait staff were attentive and the prices seemed a little pricey but reasonable. We ordered guacamole and chips, fish tacos, shrimp tacos, chicken tacos and huevos rancheros. And we also ordered cocktails!
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on April 9, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review, Rita. We appreciate your kind words and are glad you enjoyed your meal. We hope to welcome you back again soon.

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  10. Marcia

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really enjoyed my first time at Mesita. The service was excellent and the food was delicious.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on April 9, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-star review, Marcia. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience and we hope to see you again soon.

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Mesita - Garden City is rated 4.4 stars by 602 OpenTable diners.

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825 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Garden City
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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