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Mesita - Garden City, Garden City, NY

Mesita - Garden City

4.5
4.5
585 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 45 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

  • 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 585 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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!
585 Reviews
  1. Janice

    New York City3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    I had a reservation and I was not seated right away, with many tables empty, and others sat before me. It is very loud, hard to have a conversation. I was with a friend I hadn't seen in awhile so we were chatting. The waitress brought our check before we asked for it and we hadn't finished our drinks. I think the manager came to the table and cleared our water glasses and other miscellaneous things on the table except for my friend's drink. And then he stood near the table looking at us. It was very uncomfortable and unnecessary. If they needed the table, then they should have communicated that. I don't think I would go back. The food was good, nothing that we thought was outstanding. There are many other Mexican restaurants around that have nicer service, not as loud and better food.

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  2. explorer

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was outstanding! The food, the staff, and the atmosphere was incredible!!

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    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nicole our server was amazing! Sweet and very professional. Food was great, and ambiance was fantastic!!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservation for 845 wasn’t ready. Got sat around 915pm. Ordered food, took a long time to get our food. Guac wasn’t spicy as ordered and when tacos came out someone had already taken a bite out of it.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York State1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great fajitas, amazing drinks. Definitely prepare yourself to yell & not hear convos, very loud. Staff was very attentive. Food was good. Ceviche was a little underwhelming.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the review. We are so glad you enjoyed but are sorry about the noise. We hope we can welcome you back soon!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I’ve always loved Mesita but this experience wasn’t great. Our server Juan wasn’t attentive, took a long time to come and take our order even though the restaurant wasn’t crowded - we had to ask another staff member to get his attention. I was very disappointed in this service.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for the review. We are so sorry you felt this way. We take your review very seriously and relay this over to our manager and let him know. We hope this does not stop you from returning and we see you again soon.

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  7. Andrew

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on March 11, 2025
    Thank you for the 5-stars, Andrew. We are glad to hear you enjoyed. We hope to see you again soon.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    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.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on March 11, 2025
    Thank you for the review. We are sorry about the noise and we will take it into consideration. We hope this does not stop you from returning and we see you again soon.

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  9. Andrea VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    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.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on March 11, 2025
    Hi Andrea, we are so sorry to hear about your experience. We are taking your review seriously and discussing this with our staff. We hope that you give us a chance to redeem ourselves and you return one day. Thank you for the feedback.

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  10. Lori VIP

    New York City68 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 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!
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on March 11, 2025
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Lori. We are glad you enjoyed everything and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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Mesita - Garden City is rated 4.5 stars by 585 OpenTable diners.

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825 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530

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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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