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Mesita - Garden City, Garden City, NY

Mesita - Garden City

4.5
4.5
546 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
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.

Dining areas

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
    (516) 464-2288
  • 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

Experiences

  • Tacos with Santa

    Dec 22, 2024 only
    Get ready for a delightful holiday experience with Brunch with Santa—a special, festive event where families can enjoy a delicious brunch while creating magical memories with the jolly man himself! Perfect for kids and adults alike, this unique event combines great food, fun activities, and a visit from Santa Claus, all set in a warm, holiday-themed atmosphere.

What 546 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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mesita in Garden City offers a lively and warm atmosphere, perfect for a night out with friends or family. Guests rave about the "great service" and "delicious" food, highlighting standout dishes like fajitas and guacamole. While the ambiance is "electric," the noise level can be overwhelming for some.

546 Reviews
  1. Dr. Rebecca

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We live in the neighborhood but definitely will not be back. Staff acting suspicious, watching my husband and I as if we would skip the bill, and lying about not speaking English (people will tell on themselves eventually when they naturally/accidentally respond in English). Oddly enough, our first experience here (this was our second) was nothing like that but maybe because it was crowded and they didn't have the time to watch us. Very uncomfortable and uncalled for. We gave no indication of doing such a thing like leaving smh it made us feel terrible and we still tipped just because we are Christian. what a shame this business is.

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  2. cindy

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delicious meal at a great price. It's a little loud but so fun! Order the corn OFF the cob to share. You will love it!
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for the 5-star review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed and we hope to see you again soon.

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  3. nathalie

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, ambience & service. Best mesita location.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on November 13, 2024
    Thank you for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed and hope to see you again soon.

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  4. Danielle

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Reservation at 7:30, didn’t get sat until after 8. That was the only annoying thing but it was Friday night. Food and drinks are great!
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on November 13, 2024
    Thank you for the review. We are sorry to hear about the wait and we hope this does not stop you from returning and we can welcome you again soon.

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  5. Andrew

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing dining experience at Mesita in Garden City! The atmosphere is lively and warm, perfect for a night out with friends or family. We started with the chips and queso – a must! The queso with steak was creamy and delicious, pairing perfectly with their freshly made chips. For drinks, we tried the peach sangria and the Nutty Mexican margarita, both of which were incredible. The sangria was refreshing with just the right balance of sweetness, and the margarita added a unique twist with its nutty flavor. For the main course, we ordered the margarita chicken and a mix of steak and chicken fajitas. The margarita chicken was juicy, full of flavor, and beautifully seasoned, while the fajitas arrived sizzling, with generous portions of tender steak and chicken and all the toppings. It was a satisfying meal from start to finish. Mesita’s service was friendly and attentive, making sure our night was enjoyable. We’ll definitely be coming back!
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on November 6, 2024
    Thank you so much for the 5-star review. We are delighted to hear you loved it and had a great experience. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  6. Victoria

    New York State

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my 2nd time dining at Mesita and it did not disappoint. We had the salmon with mango salsa and the Mexican shrimp scampi. It looked amazing when bought to the table and it tasted delicious. not to mention that the guacomole was incredible. Also, I like to try different drinks when I go out to eat. At Mesita I had the pumpkin spice martini, and the flight margaritas, consisting of 4 different margaritas. They were AMAZING. Passion fruit and coconut were my favorites. I definitely recommend Mesita.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on November 6, 2024
    Thank you for the great review. We are happy to hear about your experience and are so glad you enjoyed. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  7. Sephir

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very tasty. The table made quac is a classic and the dishes are excellent.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on October 30, 2024
    Thank you for the 5-star review! We are glad you enjoyed and hope to see you again soon.

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  8. Jim

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, service and friendliness of the staff was great. There was much too much noise. We’re 60 somethings and the crowd was young. We like to talk without raising our voices.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on October 23, 2024
    Thank you for the 4-star review. We are glad you enjoyed but are sorry to hear about the noise level. We hope this doesn't stop you from coming back and we see you again soon.

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  9. Cindy

    New York City

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food and a great time! Everything was delicious!
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on October 23, 2024
    Thank you for the 5 star review. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed and hope to see you again soon.

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  10. Nicole

    New York City

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great. The waitress was super nice. However the food was rushed. Within 10 mins after receiving appetizers we received the entrees. It was completely rushed. Not OK. It was very disappointing. We wanted to enjoy our night out. And because it was rushed we were in and out within an hour. Bummer.
    Mesita - Garden CityResponded on October 23, 2024
    Thank you for the review. We are so sorry to hear that and will definitely take it into account as we do not want anyone to ever feel rushed. We hope this does not stop you from coming back and we hope to see you again soon.

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FAQs

Mesita - Garden City is rated 4.5 stars by 546 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
11:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mesita - Garden City

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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