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    Lucharitos Melville

    3.6 (187 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Shanice C.

    I stumbled upon Lucharitos one day while craving tacos, and I'm so glad I did! The decor is super fun with WWE wrestlers on the walls, and the music will definitely have you wanting to dance. The margaritas are strong but so good, and the tacos are flavorful and reasonably priced for what you get. As far as service goes, the staff is very nice and welcoming. It can take a little while, especially on Taco Tuesdays when they may only have one bartender and one server, but their positive attitudes definitely make up for the wait.I especially love going for Taco Tuesdays! They play a few rounds of bingo and winners get gift cards, which makes it even more fun. Overall, just a great spot with good good vibes, great food, and a fun atmosphere!

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    Kristine A.

    Very cute decor inside. Nice outdoor seating. We were helped immediately by friendly staff. The Birria tacos are absolutely delicious. As well as the guava margarita. Unfortunately the guacamole and chips were a miss. The guacamole was very bland. We asked if we could add anything to spice it up and we were given hot sauce. Overall, everyone enjoyed their other dishes.

    Amanda K R.

    Driven past this place a million times and meeting my son for an early supper only made the decision that much easier. From the outside decor, the kitschy decor and ambience. Our server (whose name escapes me) was amazing - doting without looming, excellent recommendations and margaritas with Jelly Belly's OMG! Left stuffed to the brim. Definitely recommend

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    Rashid M.

    Came here on a Friday night, and I was surprised to see that the restaurant wasn't busy. We were seated right away since they had a lot of seating space available. Ordered two different tacos- the Carne Asada and the Picadillo. Both in the soft flour tortilla. Out of the two, I preferred the Picadillo. Drinks were also good.

    Yvonne V.

    Fun ambiance with Nacho Libre flavored decor. Great place for happy hour or grabbing a drink and a bite with friends after work. Food was modern Mexican style. Highly recommend their guava marg. Friendly service.

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    Kelsey S.

    We came as a group during lunch time, it was not very busy. As a group, we were lucky to be seated right away. The decor and vibe of this place is super cute. They have lots of art and even a duck hunt game when you first walk in. Our waitress was so sweet, and very attentive to us. We ordered nachos for the table which were amazing. It was enough for the whole group, I am not sure how two people could finish it and move onto their entree. The margaritas were amazing! The presentation in a little pineapple shaped glass was unique. The margarita did not make you feel heavy afterwards either. The chicken quesadilla was really good. The salsa on the side was 10/10, I loved it the most. I enjoyed the food here as it doesn't make you feel heavy afterwards. Overall it was a great experience.

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    Rohini G.

    Fun spot for a bite of Mexican inspired food. Wouldn't go here for authentic Mexican food, but it was comforting and the servings were generous. Tried the street corn and the duck carnitas quesadilla. Corm was a tad under salted but was otherwise sweet, bright, and melded well with the lime juice and cotija cheese. Wish the quesadilla was a bit mixed in toppings - it was a lot of duck meat and cheese without vegetables or anything that could help cut the heaviness of the meat. Tasted good and it was a large serving of meat but I got full very quickly. Ate half and the rest reheated well as leftovers.

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    Chris A.

    Such a beautiful and fun place for all ages ! First off , being an OG WWF fan , loved looking at all the different pictures of some great wrestlers. Second, the good food ! We started with the appetizer of the day - Philadelphia Cheesesteak empanadas. Crispy outside and soft inside - what a cool curated starter ! Had the chicken tacos - crunchy shell and real tasty chicken. The server Jaydah could not have been more friendly and kind . When an establishment has employees like her , it is more inviting. And That's the Bottom Line Cos' I Said So!

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    Christina R.

    I donate blood across the street every couple of months so I have wanted to check this place out for a while and this last Tuesday, we did. The atmosphere is fun and very, very casual. It seemed to need a good cleaning though. We were greeted warmly and our server was attentive despite the fact that she also made the drinks and delivered the food. It was a Tuesday afternoon so maybe that's why. The food was very basic and not at all traditional Mexican. They seemed to put a spin on the traditional Mexican by adding different things like buffalo cauliflower but for me it didn't work. I did not like my watermelon mint margarita either unfortunately. I wouldn't return

    Donesha T.

    The decor is very cheesy to the point of cuteness. But don't be fooled by the look, the food is good! Loved the Al pastor, carne asada, and mahi mahi tacos

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    Denny J.

    On a fluke, I was passing by and saw this attractive restaurant and suddenly made a decision I was hungry for Mexican food! So I went in and boy am I glad I did! The food was excellent. The restaurant was immaculate. They also offered outdoor seating which was really pleasant. The servers were some of the best I've ever encountered. It was so good, I can't wait to return! We ate the Flower Power burrito and the Classic Nachos- vegetarian. Who knew grilled broccoli and zucchini could be so delicious on nachos!

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    Lisa E.

    Don't be fooled by the sparking clean and interesting decor, our food was not good and I would recommend coming during their 5 dollar taco times so that you at least don't waste too much $$. Loved how my Nacho looked, but underneath the meat was pathetically dry and impossible to eat. Jalapeños were left off. The tomatoes on my friends Frieda salad were embarrassing. Really a shame because the place is cute. Watch your receipt We split the bill on cards and the tip suggestion was listed on the receipt as if it was the entire total, something I've never seen. While it was our bad, we left over a tip of over 6 bucks each for a tab of 18 dollars... adds salt to the wound. Not recommended other than their special times at best.

    Crescent Farm Duck Taco (left) and Coconut Shrimp Taco (right)
    Stephanie T.

    There are a few Lucharitos locations. I went to the one in Melville. There is a huge parking lot so you wouldn't need to worry about parking. There are also options to sit outside or inside. Since it was a beautiful day, my friend and I came here for lunch and sat outside. We were seated quickly. Many tables inside were filled. I ordered the Coconut Shrimp Taco which is on the menu as "A best seller!" It had crispy coconut shrimp and mango salsa with pickled cabbage, corn salsa, & chipotle mayo. I also ordered the Crescent Farm Duck Taco. It had pulled BBQ local duck with pickled cabbage, corn salsa, & chipotle mayo. The duck was a little dry. I definitely liked the refreshing flavors of the Coconut Shrimp Taco more than the Crescent Farm Duck Taco. Each of the tacos were $7.50 which is a little steep for 1 taco. Service was fine and the waitress needed to keep walking in and out of the restaurant. There were no complimentary chips or anything.

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