Mesita - Rockville Centre

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

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   4.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Had a good time with friends here. Very convenient for us!
   

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   Atiba

   New Jersey7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A bit too noisy for my liking otherwise great food and service
   

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   Christina

   New York State3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Up until this point, Mesita has been a pretty positive experience. Maybe it was because I went with smaller groups, at the bar with my friends, or maybe it was with different staff. This experience had positives, but just mediocre overall. We were two families - four adults and five children - and the place was very busy and most tables were full [ which is always promising to see anywhere]. However, after seated it was too long a time to be greeted and get a drink / appetizer order. I find it odd the menu doesn't include wine [ someone in my party had to specifically ask to order]. And while I understand the theme of the restaurant pushes for Mexican themed drinks [tequila, sangria & beer], in Mexico wine is also served, right? So it's strange that it isn't on the menu [and let's be honest, other restaurants of similar or different cuisines offer it]. When our first appetizer came [Homemade Guacamole], we still hadn't received any chips/salsa for the table [especially w/ 5 kids too] and had to ask. Once all appetizers were delivered, we still hadn't ordered our main dishes, and forced to eat appetizers with gigantic menus on the table. And with large tables with kids, extra napkins are necessary. One order was wrong [received chicken quesadillas instead of steak]. When returned, it was replaced with steak but it had clearly been chopped up and potentially microwaved because the turn around was maybe 5 min and the meat was chewy . In the past with steak quesadillas, you're asked how you would like it cooked and it is in strips and juicy. While I completely understand busy times in a restaurant, I do think the issue here was timing and lack of staff support. Our waiter had our party of 9, AND a birthday party behind us of maybe 15-20 people. Overall the food and drinks were good. And to be clear, our server was attentive and hardworking, but perhaps because of being in an area of two large groups at a busy time couldn't give us the attention required.
   

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   James

   New York City1 review

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was good, kind of pricey for no reason, got a better buzz from a beer so suspected watered down. Oh yeah the service blows. They don’t come back to the table to ask if you want another drink. Was waiting 15 minutes just to leave.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a good time here food was great customer service was excellent
   

   Mesita - Rockville CentreResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for the 5-star review. We are so glad you enjoyed and hope to see you again soon.
   

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   frank

   New York City25 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   our server was very friendly and polite as well as attentive
   

   Mesita - Rockville CentreResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for the 4-star review, Frank. We are so glad you enjoyed and had good service. We hope to see you again soon.
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a great time at Mesita. The food was great, the drinks were good, and the service was amazing. I will recommend it to my family and friends.
   

   Mesita - Rockville CentreResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for the 5-star review. We are sorry the machine was down but we are delighted that you enjoyed the rest. We hope we can see you again soon.
   

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   Dana VIP

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved here. Took my two toddlers and they also loved it
   

   Mesita - Rockville CentreResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for the 5-star review, Dana. We are so glad you enjoyed and hope to see you again soon.
   

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   Malvia

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was excellent! Service was excellent! We will definately dine here again.
   

   Mesita - Rockville CentreResponded 5 days ago

   Thank you for the 5-star review, Malvia. We are delighted to hear you had a great experience and we hope to see you again soon.
   

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    Simon VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Not a cheap place for that king a kitchen ( Mexican ) in my opinion
    

    Mesita - Rockville CentreResponded on February 26, 2025

    Thank you for the 5-star review, Simon. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon.
    

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