The wait to get our food was so long and the place was near empty. I think they were understaffed. Wait staff never came and explained the wait or refill glasses or chips. Our first time at this location. I hate Smithtown has closed. In the flip side my fiestas were good. read more

My boyfriend and I came here for dinner. To start we had the queso fundido. We've had it at other locations, and it is our favorite. It was very yummy! For my meal I had the chorizo enchiladas. The dish came with thee enchiladas that had a generous amount of chorizo. Flavors were great throughout. My boyfriend had Arroz Con Pollo, which he also enjoyed. Our waitress was attentive. So why 4 stars and not 5? Simple. We were not told of the daily specials. We heard our waitress tell the tables near us the specials of the day, so we knew there was some type of daily special. It would have been nice to be told them as well. read more

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We went here tonight. We made a last-minute reservation, thinking that they had room for us one in fact, they didn't. Overall, the experience was negative. We made a last-minute reservation for four adults and four kids. They were able to fit us in right next to the music. We were not told we would be sitting near the live music, which is too loud for us and the children. We were seated one foot away The food was mediocre--very bland. The check was incorrect. They charged us for children's drinks, even though, as per the menu, children's meals come with drinks. They tried to argue this with us, but we had to show them their own menu. Very poor practice. The manager was unhelpful and extremely rude. We will never return. We highly recommend Bonita or Don Quixote. read more

We didn't get off to a great start and unfortunately isn't wasn't really up from there. When we walked in there was no one at the hostess stand and an employee in the back behind the bar area noticed us but didn't acknowledge like it was someone else's job to address us which turned out to be our waitress after several minutes. Had to use the restroom which was a universal one person at a time and waited for 2 others ahead of me and then there was no toilet paper. Everyone in the place (which was just 3 other parties of 2-4 each) was seated in the same area and it was very noisy. Ordered white sangria and red was brought out. Asked for ice and the guy who originally noticed but didn't acknowledge us came with a cup which he tipped into the sangria glass and used his fingers on a few of the cubes and then took it away. House tacos and chicken fajita were just okay. Nicest part was the decor; beautiful seats and themed artwork on the walls. No plans to return. read more

Great food great service. Pitty people don't go as often. Used to go to the Smithtown location but now I. My new town port Jefferson station I got a closer one read more

We made an 8:00 reservation for our family of 6 a week prior to "Cinco de Mayo" because we knew it would be crowded. This was a celebration for our son's awards ceremony and he was so excited to enjoy festive food and drink following his event. We arrived at 7:45 and were told there were no tables available but we'd be called by 8:10 if any opened up. We sat in our vehicle and waited- no call. Husband went in at 8:15 to learn our table was given away to another party. The host was very rude and indifferent. We were obviously upset and do not recommend this establishment. read more

This place sucks went there for me bday 20 min to get a drink my friend and I ordered the same for dinner cooked same way mine came out raw took my one dish with meat on it ,came back 20 min later now the rest of my meal is cold ,told them I no longer want the dish , had a pitcher of margaritas ,so instead of taking my meal off bill they added to the pitcher of margaritas now I paid 63.00 for a pitcher call owner told them about this they did nothing to make it right they did not even apologize for this will never go back will never recommend, watch your bill oh we paid cash and instead they charged us credit card price now all so reported them to better business and the health department read more

Went here tonight with my friends for a drink & half off apps. When we got our bill, the apps were full price & we had to mention to the bartender (we were sitting at the bar) to make the change. I also ordered dinner for my husband and I, to go. They brought the food out in a stapled bag so I didn't feel the need to check it. When I got home, we had no rice to go with our beans. As my husband was eating his chimichanga A FULL TOOTHPICK was found INSIDE one of his chimichangas. I'm extremely disappointed & upset that the kitchen staff not only forgot part of the order but somehow cooked a SHARP toothpick inside a chimichanga. This is not ok especially for the price we paid!!!! Thought I liked this place..... not anymore. read more

Food was good, service was excellent Wasn't really offered the lunch menu even though there was one. Place is more upscale than casual- so are the drinks Probably nice for date night. read more

Don't like this place at all. Food is gross. We ordered take out. Food is bland, has no taste and doesn't taste fresh. Ahoy, Foodie Friends! Steering Clear of Margaritas Cafe in Port Jeff! I had the unfortunate experience of dining at Margaritas Cafe in Port Jeff, and let me tell you, it was a culinary disappointment. The food was bland, lacked freshness, and left me feeling like I had just thrown my money overboard. The dishes we ordered were a far cry from the vibrant, flavorful Mexican cuisine I was expecting. The tortillas were dry and rubbery, the fillings were bland and uninspired, and the overall experience was a major let down. It was clear that the ingredients were not fresh, and the lack of care in preparation was evident in every bite. I'm not one to waste food, but I found myself having to throw away most of our dinner. The flavors were simply unappetizing, and the overall quality was subpar. I wouldn't recommend Margaritas Cafe to anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying Mexican dining experience. There are many other fantastic Mexican restaurants in Port Jeff that offer fresh, flavorful dishes and a welcoming atmosphere. I would suggest giving those a try instead. portjeff mexicanfood disappointed blandfood notfresh avoid read more

Been a few years since I was last here. The food is consistent and delicious. Met up with a friend who I hadn't seen in a while so we had A LOT of catching up to do! Soooo you know what that means!!!! MARGARITAS! Here is what we ordered: - fried calamari: deep fried calamari. Served with homemade Saratoga and tampiquena sauce - guacamole al molcajete: freshly made in front of you! Avocados, tomatoes, onions, lime, and cilantro. Served with tortilla chips and salsa - pollo margaritas: chicken on bone, marinated in their secret recipe. Then fried and baked with white wine, lemon, garlic, and cilantro. Served with rice and black beans - Margarita's Skillet: grilled and seasoned shell steak, pork chop, skirt steak and chicken, topped with cebollas. Served in a sizzling skillet with rice, black beans and flour tortilla - pitcher of Specialty Margarita We wanted to order a bunch since we had a ton of catching up to do. It was a great night with great food! read more

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I'm not sure why but it's been a while since my husband and I returned to this beautiful, clean, chic establishment . We are so pleased that we decided to visit for a late lunch. The staff is lovely and always pleasant. We were so delighted to have meet sweet adorable Crystal while we sat at the bar. Crystal is very personable, welcoming and a very hard working young lady. An absolute breath of fresh air and truly an asset to your restaurant. We ordered a tasty empanada appetizer, refreshing cocktails and chicken skewers. Everything was amazing and we were 100 % satisfied. I was always impressed with their specials, here's some examples to choose from - Tapas menu at bar only Lunch special Mon -Fri $8.95 Monday dinner specials for $24.95 Tuesday is beer or house margarita $2.95 after 4pm Wednesday 2 for $25 chicken or beef fajtas. From 11:30 am to 10 pm you may order to pick up or delivery from DoorDash, Ubereats and Grubhub. Team members follow the CDC quidelines for workplaces regarding Covid-19. Safety and health are very important and practiced by staying 6 feet from others, wearing face coverings, handwashing, sanitizing and disinfecting. I highly recommend. We had a nice experience and look foward to our next visit. Thank you! read more

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Very attentive, the best guacamole I have ever had. Raspberry Coconut Margaritas were amazing! I will be returning! read more

Margarita's Cafe - Margarita Cafe for Cinco De Mayo - Mexican Near Me - Port Jefferson Station, New York

Went with a girlfriend on a random weeknight, The music was festive. Our waitress was amazing, she helped us decide what to get and all of her suggestions were delicious! We will definitely be back! read more

Have been to Margaritas many times. The food is always terrific and the wait staff is great! Be sure to get the table side guacamole. It never disappoints. read more

Updating my original review after tonight's experience. They recently opened back up after being closed for months and we were so excited to come back. I'm not sure if they're under new ownership but the food quality and service are terrible now. I also feel like we were scammed. My husband ordered a steak off the specials menu and we were charged $60 for it. It was rubbery and barely edible. At just about any other restaurant unless it is a higher end restaurant, if the price of the specials are more than double the average menu price it is very clearly communicated. A higher price point is expected for a steak but not double the other steak dishes on the menu. When I brought this to the waitresses attention I received a very snarky "well that's the price, that's why I told you they were specials" There are so many other Mexican restaurants in the area so I see no reason to come back here. read more

This was our first time back since the restaurant reopened. We ordered the steak enchiladas and chicken chimichangas. Our food was amazing. Our waitress was great. I don't remember her name. She recommended the pr punch and Caribbean drinks for us and we loved them. The restaurant is clean and well decorated. They play nice music. Definitely a good spot. read more

Margarita's Cafe - Steak enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Port Jefferson Station, New York

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I'll start by saying that absolutely did NOT expect this to be a 5 star review. We kinda came here on a whim and the reviews made me think it might have been a mistake before even getting here. Very very happy we decided to try it out anyway. Great experience, great food, friendly staff, and all around good vibes. What more can you ask for on a Friday night? -Nachos: 5/5, delicious. Tons of cheese (and not the crappy cheese sauce you get at other places) all the ingredients were quality and nothing was skimped on. -"El Rey" Burrito: 3.5/5, I didn't expect this to be a "wet" style burrito but regardless it was still very good. The sauce that was used wasn't great, it was kind of like a cheap tangy tomato sauce. Definitely not bad at all though. Served with refried beans, a little salad, & rice. -Chicken Tacos: 3/5, the only thing we weren't crazy about. The chicken was dry and tasted like the chicken out of a can. Which was unusual because it was the exact opposite of the chicken in the burrito. -Margaritas (Mango/Banana): Mango 5/5 Banana 3/5, very impressed with the mango. It was delicious and the price for a pitcher is very reasonable. The Banana was eh..definitely good for a glass but a pitcher would've been sickening. Overall, I'll say that I'm very happy we found this place and didn't rule it out because of the other reviews. Very surprising there are so many negative ones. We'll definitely be back and I definitely recommend this location. read more

Awesome and authentic mexican food and some great gluten free and vegan or vegetarian faire the cheese and etc can be left out. Very well done and prepared. My sides (rice and refried beans) could have been a lot hotter but not too bad. We will be back nice work! The misic trio were also very entertaining and not too loud, fairly good musicians. read more

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What a wonderful find! Strip mall on Nesconset Hwy and such good food, fun atmosphere and live music to boot! A great spot!!

I must say the food was amazing and the service was exceptional, Brian was was our waiter he was so polite and attentive. All k kept saying as I was eating was omg this is delicious, a must try, drinks amazing as well wish I could of five if a 10 star read more

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What a terrible restaurant the service is just so horrible! The food is just slopped together. I ordered the paella, the lobster the shrimp and scallops were so overcooked it was like chewing on rubber. It was soupy, when paella is supposed to be a nice tight rice dish. I couldn't find a waitress I had to call the restaurant and tell them I was sitting in the back and please send somebody over, how embarrassing is that. This place is a joke. The wait staff truly have mental illness, I've never in my life, and I'm 60 years old experienced such incompetent servers. read more

Hidden Gem! Best frozen drinks around. Pina Coladas are fresh, not pre-made. The fajitas come sizzling and are flavorful, nachos are great, the sides of rice, guac, tomatoes and refried beans are great, too. Best around actually. Outdoor seating, too. read more

After the review below, William, the owner, messaged me to apologize and offer a gift card for a future meal. I supplied my name and address. As promised, I received my gift card in the mail today. First, let me say the food was amazing!!! That said, the waitress asks if we would like additional drinks (soda/iced tea) BUT there are no free refills. Really??? Then my husband asked for additional sour cream because he received a fingertip portion. Again...additional charge. Time for the bill. We present our credit card. WI-FI is down, it will "only" be 5 minutes. Many apologies and much more than 5 minutes later (we didn't have enough cash) Waitress gave us 1 free dessert for our patience. After I had to withdraw money from the bank in the shopping center, costing me an additional $2.50, she took 10% off the bill. Again, food is amazing, staff is pleasant, just a few annoying charges and hiccups. read more

Very flavorful food! A little over-priced but, the service and food was wonderful. The atmosphere is spectacular. The music and decorations really added to the feel of the restaurant. Would definitely go again the menu is huge so there is so much to choose from. read more

Margarita's Cafe - Grilled chicken avocado dish - Mexican Near Me - Port Jefferson Station, New York

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I got a side of mole sauce with my enchiladas and it was the worst mole I have ever had. It was extremely sweet, the texture was gross, didn't have any bitterness to it. I love mole sauce and that was a huge disappointment. The guacamole was terrible; the avocado was overripe and there was so little of all the other toppings, it was flavorless. I got three soft shelled tacos and the rest of my food was just as bland. The food was also ridiculously overpriced for what it was. I wouldn't come back even if it was cheaper. The staff was not attentive at all. The waiter was very rude. The service was extremely slow. We didn't get our waters refilled even once, and I asked for a refill. read more

Margarita's Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Port Jefferson Station, New York

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I stopped in for some lunch. I felt like treating myself to the Lobster. The Quesadilla De Langosta to be exact ! Worst choice ever!!!! The original presentation was nice but the taste not so much. Plus there was shrimp in it!? I thought I got the wrong order but the server even double verified before bringing it out to me. If this was lobster it was super over cooked ! . Very chewy ! I was hungry and left alone to myself on the side of the restaurant so i just gave in and ate it. I regret it now.. i feel nauseous- i hope it's the weather and not the food.. Nice folks though & very beautiful decor. Not sure if I'll ever return.... read more

Margarita's Cafe - Quesadilla De Langosta - Mexican Near Me - Port Jefferson Station, New York

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I was really excited to try this place based off recommendation. The food was really great and NOT bland at all. Very flavorful and tasty. I got chicken and shrimp fajitas with the works and my fiancée got tacos. My mango margarita was nice and strong and the service was actually really great. Multiple servers checked in on us and the food came quickly. The atmosphere on a Friday night was cool with live music. They have specials per night and a bar. I thought the space was organized well. Will definitely be returning with friends and for solo lunches We were greeted upon arrival very welcoming and when leaving an employee made a point (out of his way) to tell us to have a great night. read more

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Very disappointing meal last night! Went on Wednesday with a party of five. Totally understaffed - one waitress and one runner worked the whole room which was not very crowded. Food order was incorrect, food was cold and service extremely slow. One of the meals came out a full 15 minutes before anyone else was served. Management sat in the front of the house having drinks and talking amongst themselves. Not recommended, there are better options for similar cuisine. read more

This was the most fun we've had since the onset of Covid. Didn't really know what to expect but when we walked in I was taken to Mexico. Crystal, our server was professional and so welcoming. We ordered a pitcher of Margaritas (and then another later on ) and the Cerviche to start. Both were incredible. The presentation on the Cerviche was beautiful. We sat enjoying our drinks with Selena playing in the background. I really wanted to get up and dance! I ordered the Tacos Mexicanos with grilled shrimp and it was delicious. The portions are so hearty that I had to take 2 of the 3 tacos home. All in all it was an amazing experience and we will be back. Thank you to the entire staff for giving us a little piece of Mexico on Long Island. read more

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I went there July 6th just after the 4th of July. My wife and I went with another couple and wanted to see how the happy hour was. The happy hour was from 4p-7p and we got there at 5:30p. They had interesting drink specials and a special bar tapas menu. The only problem was that the bar area was packed and there were no seats available at the bar. We asked for a table and after much debate between staff we were told that he couldn't order of the bar tapas menu to get the specials because we weren't sitting at the bar. This is BS and we told them. Why would you punish the customer because your bar is small. I guess they reconsidered it because a couple of other people who are also seated at tables complained about it as well. And they allowed us to order off the bar Tapas menu. they had Live Mariachi music which is always a plus. They advertised a place as authentic Mexican food but it really is in since there is food from other Spanish countries on the menu. I'm not saying the Food is bad I'm just saying it's like going to an Australian restaurant and getting Canadian or American food. Service was very slow and even after giving out order to the server it took a while to get the food and the drinks for that matter. I saw some friends there that were seated at another table and wanted to do a round of shots with them. I told my server twice if not three times and he never brought the shots out. I ordered a certain brand of rum on the rocks and they brought out a different brand that although it was good I didn't order it and had my heart set on the other brand of rum. My wife wasn't too pleased with the with the white sangria she said it had an aftertaste as if it was made with tequila. My friend drank beer and there's not really too many ways you could screw that up since you just open a bottle and hand it to the customer. The biggest problem we had was the wait for the food and for the drinks and a slow service. I know the place is new and it probably trying to work out the bugs but if they don't then they going to find them self out of business like the Italian place that used to be there. I might give this place a try again. I posted my bill and the only reason it is that low is because the service was slow and to get refills on the food and tapas took forever. It was as if we were waiting for them to cook meals. read more

Margarita's Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Port Jefferson Station, New York

I was skeptical to try this place just because of the parking lot its in and I've always had crappy luck with places in lots like these. I was so happy I decided to get some food here for my family and I. Everything was absolutely delicious, from the guac to the salsa to the shrimp. Very flavorful, very energetic staff with a relaxing venue. I don't recall the bartenders name who assisted me but he was a very genuine and decent dude. He gave me a shot to try and was overall just a very happy and nice dude. The manager was also very helpful and had a willingness to assist his employees as a peer. I will definitely recommend this place! And who ever reads this should absolutely give it a shot. Best guac in NY!!! read more

Let me begin by stating that our group has gone to the Margarita's locations Wantagh & West Meadow, these locations were great. This location is another thing altogether, upon our arrival we were greeted with beautiful live Mariachi music and seated quickly, we ordered our first round of drinks and proceeded to order appetizers. We ordered table side guacamole and received our chips, the server began the guacamole and then disappeared without providing it to us, by the time he came back and provided our guacamole to us we were done with the chips, we received our Ceviche and it did not taste fresh and lacked seafood other the one shrimp on the edge of the glass. We ordered another round of drinks and as our evening progressed we came to find that the drinks were prepared in an inconsistent manner, from no salt on our Margarita rims to different levels of pours even though we were ordering the same drinks. The food was average and not impressive, what we found most shocking was when the Mariachi band that had been signing beautifully through out or time there asked the floor lead (grey suit 5'8, slick black hair) for 3 glasses of water for their group and he rudely told them that they were not on break ! WTF? We thought that perhaps we had misunderstood his reply and when we asked him if he could bring them water he told us the same thing! What kind of indentured servant mentality is that ? Are these musicians not people also? Seriously what does a glass of water cost a restaurant ? It was a disgusting display of arrogance on his part and then we then saw him discussing it with the manager (white shirt, tie, glasses balding, suspenders) and another floor lead ( white shirt, heavy set). And then they still didn't give the musicians any water, not a drop. We have them the glasses from our table and we were embarrassed to be there as clients. We gave the musicians a $200 tip and apologized for not having done more , but we are sharing with our Yelp family. We were so appalled that we will NEVER return to this Margarita location and we urge you not to visit this location so perhaps the ownership of this chain will change the management. When in the area I will go to an establishment like Del Fuego where the food, drinks, ambiance and respect for their workers are consistently good. read more

Love! The environment, service and live music. Is always a good time at Margaritas Cafe

Great place been going for 2years now love the food and margaritas specials are really good very clean and the staff goes beyond to make your meal truly amazing read more

The Taco salad is not a Taco salad by any means. There is nothing Mexican about it. No sour cream, no Guacamole, no jalapeño. In addition it is tiny with minimal chicken and not worth $17+. The salsa is puréed. We asked the waitress and she said some people like that. Well then have both because it is not what anyone I know likes. Most places have chunky salsa this was like Taco sauce and not even that great for Taco sauce. The only redeeming quality of this experience was the waitress who was friendly and professional. read more

This is my favorite Mexican Restaurant. I love the atmosphere, the delicious food and drinks! I especially love their homemade guacamole that they make right in front of you at your table.. It's the best guacamole I've ever had! read more

Very busy. Slow service. My husband's chicken skewers had burnt edges and he had to slice them out from each one of chicken and vegetables. His meal was almost $17 but it was more rice and greasy side salad and very few chicken. I ordered a salad which is supposed to be a dinner portion size but the serving is too small it wasn't filling at all. I would rather go to chipotle. read more

The food was great! Will recommend this place. Happy hour is great. They give you a lot of food. The empanadas was excellent.

Margaritas are very good. Food mediocre. Service ok. Salsa needs help. Great atmosphere.