Mangoes: A Bite of Mexico, Right Next Door

If you are ever craving a tasty, authentic Mexican meal, Mangoes Mexican Bar & Grill in neighboring Bethpage is the place to go.

When walking into Mangoes, located at 401 Central Ave., customers are greeted by a friendly staff and a vibrant decor that offers a fun feel for parties of any size. Mangoes aims to give each guest a unique dining experience with one-of-a-kind cuisine.

Mangoes serves as the perfect dining destination for lunch or dinner, or even just a couple of drinks with friends -- especially if you are going to try their famous margaritas.

For starters, the quesados, homemade guacamole, queso fundido and Mexican eggplant are ordered pretty frequently. The aguacate relleno, a nice alternative to a more common Mexican dish, offers half avocado stuffed with shrimp and topped with Mangoe's special dressing. Single appetizers range from $5 to $10 during dinner and are generally big enough to share between the table.

When it comes time to order an entree, options are certainly not limited. Everything from chicken platters, to pasta, to fajitas and quesadillas, to steak and seafood is available at Mangoes.

The Mangoes Special ($18) is a combination of fresh shrimp, grilled sliced steak and tender chicken breast cooked in the chef's special sauce and works as a perfect dish for those who just can't choose one. Linguini primavera ($15), a popular pasta dish, is made with grilled chicken and a mixture of vegetables over linguini sauce. 

The restaurant's special sizzling fajitas ($14-$18) are served with vegetables, chicken, steak or shrimp, and can be custom made with a combination of the options. The oversized meal is accompanied by a side of rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo. Almost any eater is guaranteed to bring a portion home.

For those who are bringing the whole family down to Mangoes, an extensive children's menu is available including chicken with rice ($6), a single enchilada, burrito, quesadilla or taco with rice and beans ($5) and many more options that kids will love.

Do you have a sweet tooth? You'll love the Mangoes dessert menu. A white raspberry truffle ($3.95) gives a large serving of white chocolate ice cream with a raspberry center. The amaretto chip truffle ($3.95) mixes delicious amaretto ice cream rolled in chocolate chips and crunchy almonds.

Every Friday and Saturday night, a live mariachi band takes the stage at Mangoes, which tends to be a big crowd pleaser. The music begins around 9 p.m.

Note: All Prices listed are for dinner, and are considerably lower during lunchtime. 

For more information visit http://www.mangosmexican.com/.