Patch Picks: Mexican Restaurants

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

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 to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 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. Their homemade Sangria is one of their 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. They offer your traditional favorites like burritos and chimichangas. They have a homemade salsa that comes with chips, and the margaritas are a local favorite.  

Hours:  Sunday to Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 a.m.

Located at:  149 Nassau Boulevard, West Hempstead

Phone:  (516) 505-3205

Details: This place is known for their burritos. Other available items  include salads and wraps.  

Hours:  Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 12 p.m. to 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 to Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 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. to 2 a.m.

La Rioja Spanish Restaurant

Located at:  4409 Austin Boulevard, Island Park

Phone:  (516) 432-9205

Details:  Traditional Mexican and Spanish cuisine specifically prepared to order.

Hours: Monday to Thursday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, Saturday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Located at:  143 Washington Avenue, Lawrence

Phone:  (516) 239-8226

Details:  Serving Kosher Glatt Mexican food since 2006, large selection.

Hours:  Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 hours before Shabbos (April – October), Saturday from 90 minutes after Shabbos to 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 to Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.