When You're Craving Something South of the Border

Patch has put together a list of some local Mexican restaurants where you can fill your cravings.

Located at: 143 Washington Avenue, Lawrence
Phone: 516-239-8226
Details: Serving Kosher Glatt Mexican food since 2006 with a large selection.
Hours: Sunday – Thursday from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. – 2 hours before Shabbos (April – October), Saturday from 90 minutes after Shabbos – 12 a.m. (subject to change).

Located at: 1320 Broadway, Hewlett
Phone: 516-837-0818
Details: Large menu including fajitas, burritos, nachos, wraps, guacamole and more.
Hours: Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday from 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Located at: 288 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre
Phone: 516-536-0700
Details: This restaurant prides itself on using only fresh ingredients and cooking their meals without MSG, lard or the use of microwaves.
Hours: Monday – Thursday from 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Friday – Saturday from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Located at: 213 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre
Phone: 516-536-6661
Details: Since 1977, this restaurant has been serving authentic Mexican dishes from enchiladas to floutas in a friendly atmosphere. Its homemade Sangria is one of its trademarks.
Hours: Monday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Sunday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Located at: 3A North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre
Phone: 516—255-0065
Details: Bar friendly Mexican cuisine. It offers traditional favorites like burritos and chimichangas. It has a homemade salsa that comes with chips. Cabo's margaritas are a local favorite.  
Hours:  Sunday – Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 1 a.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. – 3 a.m.

Located at: 149 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead
Phone: 516-505-3205
Details: This place is known for its burritos; there are other items available including salads and wraps.  
Hours: Monday – Friday from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday from 12 p.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

 
Located at: 78 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead
Phone: 516-505-8620
Details: Elegant restaurant specializing in Mexican and South American Spanish cuisine.
Hours: Monday – Thursday from 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Located at: 1034 W Beech Street, Long Beach
Phone: 516-889-1345
Details: Full menu of traditional and eclectic Mexican fare.  
Hours: Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. – 2 a.m.

Located at: 4409 Austin Boulevard, Island Park
Phone: 516-432-9205
Details: Traditional Mexican and Spanish cuisine specifically prepared to order.
Hours: Monday – Thursday from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m., Friday, Saturday from 3 p.m. – 11 p.m., Sunday from 2:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.