If I could give 1/2 a star I would. First off my wife ordered over the phone and asked if they offer curbside delivery and they told her yes just call when your outside. I called 97 TIMES before someone finally answered! In between the calls a worker walked outside to his car and was going back in when I told him I'm waiting to pick up my order, he tells me I have to go inside! Believe that S---! Go inside while there's social distancing going on. That was the point of curbside. So after the 97th call they answer and come out with my food. I should've checked it but I was annoyed so I just took it home. Well I get home and there's NO F---ing Guacamole!!! Charge me $10 for guacamole and then don't put it in the bag! Well wasn't going to drive the 15 min back to only have to call 97 more times! Needless to say I will NEVER GO BACK to this place. The portions were tiny and the food was cold! The reason I would've given it 1/2 a star is the nachos. Oh 1 more thing, I knew I was in trouble when I got home because the bag on it not only said Margarita's on one side but The Cuban on the other... another let down for so called authentic Cuban food! read more

Margarita's Cafe - How many times I had to call before they answered!!! - Mexican Near Me - Williston Park, New York

Been here a while ago. And it was good. But something has changed. Ordered for pickup. The fish taco tasted terrible wasn't even prepared right. The guacamole didn't taste fresh. The El Rey Burrito was decent. The rice and beans had way too much salt. Just overall a disappointment. I live local and probably won't order again. Just suprised on how the quality took a dip. read more

Love this place!! Very clean and the staff is very friendly. The food is fantastic. Waitress keep checking in on us making sure everything was okay. Glasses was always keep full with water, or with whatever drinks we order. Definitely come and check it out. read more

Margarita's Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Williston Park, New York

Absolutely the WORST service!! Long story short: I was there tonight with a friend and the bill was $75, I decided to treat. The waiter (Luis) comes back two minutes later apologizing that he charged me for the table next to us ($297!!!!!!!) and my $75 too. He voided the $297 transaction but the damage was obviously done! They didn't offer anything in return just a half ass apology and I have to wait 2-3 business days for my money to be out back into my account. Oh and the side of plantains that I ordered.... half of it was burnt and inedible. Just horrible! read more

Came to Margaritas for the first time and have to say was very disappointed. Serve was not good. They bring your food and then you don't see a waitress again. I had the skirt steak fajita platter. You get 5 tiny pieces of steak wasn't sure if that was a mistake or not. It was on top of peppers and onions enough for 10 people which is ridiculous. You get another dish of rice ( about a tablespoon) about 1/2 teaspoon of guacamole and a ton of shredded lettuce ( the cheap stuff). $26.00 is really a little bit high for what you get. read more

Randomly found this place as we were nearby and followed fellow Yelp reviews. It didn't disappoint. Drinks were tasty - I had the pina colada and it wasn't too sweet. Service was attentive and staff was friendly. Food was tasty enough for an elevated Tex-mex or at least that's what it seemed to be. I had fajitas and the tortillas with the rice and beans were tasty. They had table side guacamole and the chips are nice and crunchy. On a Sunday it got crowded around 5PM so it must be good! read more

Absolutely excellent service by Jada. Could not have asked for a better server. Had a quick question and the manager Ivan came right over to tend to my girlfriend and i. Would highly recommend this place to any Mexican food lover! Very clean and very attentive staff. Thank you guys! read more

Justin M and I decided to check this place out one night for HH. They've got some good specials on drinks. We started off with the guacamole which is a generous portion for the price. We proceeded to get entrees at the bar since the place was packed and we were already sitting down. Justin got the fajitas which looked awesome and I got tacos which I demolished!! They were so good! I recommend them! All in all, a nice place to go to! The bartenders were nice, the food and drinks were good and they even have a mariachi band going around! How fun! The only downfall of this place is that it's so tiny. But the experience will make up for it! read more

My office placed a small lunch order through Grub Hub, the only delivery service Margarita's Cafe uses. The driver texted me when he got there about 1:03, about 20 minutes after placing the order. It's now 1:32 and my food is STILL not here yet. If the restaurant cannot handle third party deliveries, they should not accept them!!! read more

Last night was my first time at this margaritas cafe location. I've been to the one in east meadow and that one was a lot better. The guacamole looked like someone ate half and sent it back to the kitchen. There was half a bowl! We looked around and saw other people had bigger portions but we didn't say anything. Not worth it. The drinks are good not very strong though. However when we went last night it was $3 for a house margarita frozen or on the rocks. I had four and was not drunk. 4 margaritas should make me drunk lol. Food was alright my enchilada was good but kinda small even though I didn't finish (I never finish food at restaurants but then have lunch the next day!). There was not a lot of steak as I imagined there would be Service was ok. I've had better, had worse. the napkins on the table were dirty and the water glasses had a spec on the inside. Our waitress ran my credit card for another table. It was an accident but she didn't apologize or anything. Also it was my moms birthday, they sang and brought a crappy dessert we did not order and they charged us $6. We never ordered it so we should not have been charged. I'd only go back if my friends decided to go or something. I wouldn't initiate to make plans there, especially when there are many good Mexican places nearby. read more

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Adios, Margaritas Cafe! After being loyal customers for several years, my family and I will no longer be patronizing this business after being served nothing but a nasty attitude on a recent Saturday night visit. With the understanding that the small space that is Margaritas Cafe gets crowded at night, my party of 4 made a reservation. Upon arriving and confirming our reservation, we spent some time at the bar until it was closer to our actual reservation time. Once our reservation time passed and noticing that there were some empty tables but still groups of people waiting, we inquired about the status of our table, only to get a nasty response from the host - who is supposedly also the restaurant's Director of Operations. The seating arrangements and reservations seemed to be quite disorganized on this night, and rather than offer an apology for the restaurant's disorganization, the host brushed us off and refused to work to offer a solution - even after waiting an hour. This level of customer service was inappropriate and unprofessional, and ultimately the reason why we decided to leave the restaurant. After this experience, it is evident that Margaritas Cafe does not care about its customers. read more

I was here many time every Monday drink so so food is ok but I'm definitely coming for service always I have Oni was my sever all the time . Anytime I coming back because of her but know nobody I know all of change and I try some time but nothing is the same I never came back again because service is no the same terrible and food and drinks can change or give second change but nothing is the same read more

We went on a Friday around 7:30 (after hh ended) and it was still very crowded so just be aware. The food was really good but the service a little slow. The drinks were strong and the ambience fun and friendly. I recommend this place to others for sure! read more

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Had been reluctant to visit since I still wished it was the ivy cottage. However, friends and neighbors had nice things to say about margaritas, so I thought I'd give it a try for lunch. The space is tight but nicely decorated and clean. Really enjoyed the fresh chips and salsa while we waited for our meal. I was able to enjoy the burrito mojado, which was filled with steak, cheese & guac. It came accompanied with small salad & rice. Everything was delicious, didn't really care for the greens but I left my plate clean. Also had a chance to try the quesadilla appetizer with chicken which was a bit greasy, but still delicious. Our waiter was very nice and friendly. I'll always remember the place as the old ivy cottage, but I look forward to my next visit to margaritas. read more

We'll, that was terrible. I dont often feel compelled to write a negative review, but I'm making an exception in this case. This was so bad I nearly got up and walked out. My wife and I were feeling so suffocated by the end of our meal because our waiter was nowhere in sight and everyone around us was in a horrible mood because they have been waiting for their food for over an hour (at least). It started out pretty good. A decent happy hour special and a lively atmosphere. Immediately upon sitting down the table next to us began telling their waiter they would never come back, no matter how many coupons they were offered. (Coupons?!) Then, after waiting for an hour for our appetizer and starting at empty drinks and an empty chip basket, our server appeared and asked "how is everything?" The chips were ok I guess but we reminded him that we ordered other things. When the food finally arrived it was just bad. Salty, goopy, I think mine had a cut up hot dog in it, and it featured a pinch of shredded lettuce to dress it up a bit. We picked a little and then asked for the check. We asked again, and then my wife got up to wait outside because she was going to freak out. I got up and stood by the bus station and then the hostess had to come over and arrange to get us our check. I was a pain in the ass standing in everyone's way but we just had to get out of there. This place needs some serious work. The chaotic, lousy service isn't worth the mediocre excuse for food. read more

I love their food. Their prices went up but it won't stop me from going back. The El Morjado is always my choice. The refried beans are the bomb. read more

I had a wonderful experience at this location. The staff is friendly and the food is phenomenal. We went on a Sunday afternoon and the place was completely empty. We were immediately seated and gave our orders. The staff is very attentive, since this is a new location you do get more reliable service. I had the usual Guava margarita which was delicious. It was way stronger than the East Meadow location. The Marquita's as an appetizer was great but I personally felt like the beef was too dry for me. For my main course I got the Shrimp Enchilada Suizas. The enchilada was packed with shrimp and it was delicious! I will be back to try my favorite, Mar y Tierra!! read more

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The service was excellent. The wait staff was very attentive even though it was a busy night. I have mixed reviews for the food. My daughter had the steak fajita and it was very good. The steak was tender and flavorful. My wife's fish taco was average. They only give one shell and one of them broke apart. I had the Arroz con pollo which was very disappointing. It looked exactly like their side dish of rice and beans except it had more rice and a few pieces of overcooked, dry chicken that did not have much taste. It was the type of chicken pieces you find in fried rice except there were only 4 or 5 very small chunks in the entire dish. Not sure if I would come back, but I would never order the arroz con pollo here again. read more

Went on a Sunday for brunch. Upon arrival, tortilla chips and salsa appeared on the table. Chips were the norm color plus red ones and green ones. Although no taste difference...they looked very cool. My date and i both had the huevos rancheros. DELISH. The bottomless bloody marys were good but a tad weak. But even with that...i'd go back!!! read more

Thursday evening visit (didn't know it was ladies night here). This place was crowded but we got seated right away for party of four. A +. And the decor is spot on! Please forgive me this review will be short because I'm going back there soon for a second review to see if the issues we encountered that night were a one time thing. I will say this the food was just was so so. Hoping 2nd visit will prove differently. The mariachi guys were honestly the best thing about this visit! read more

Margarita's opened up in a spot that has changed 5 times over since the end of The Ivy Cottage (RIP). I haven't tried the other Margarita's Cafe throughout the area but my girlfriend and I decided to try the newest one for HH on a Friday night. I arrived about 6:00 pm and the place was packed! The bar was filled but I managed to snag us two seats. They have a few HH specials including I discount Margaritas and Mexican beer. Our bartender was OK but we ended up with two bartenders by the end of the night and the second was much better. As for the food, we started with some chips and guacamole which was priced perfectly for the portion size. The guac was fresh and tasty, I suggest serving it with some limes next time for an extra punch. I ordered the chicken fajitas that came out on a sizzling cast iron and smelt awesome. I ended up only finishing half considering how much food came with the entree order. My girlfriend destroyed her tacos and loved every minute of it. I was suggest coming back here anytime- the space is a little cramped and small but worth it in my opinion considering the extensive menu and fresh/tasty food. read more

Food was pretty cold. Also, the server was kind of rude and not friendly at all. My wife and I came on a Tuesday night. We've heard they have Tuesday drink specials so that's why we went. We asked the busgirl (busperson?) about drink specials and she said no we don't have any. We said we had heard they do and she said "hold on." The waiter came over and didn't even mention drink specials so we had to ask a second time. We just found this very strange. Then the waiter got out very simple order went jf and gave me a 3rd margarita that was basically all sour mix. I didn't go here thinking I'd be getting a gourmet meal but it was not worth 60 dollars for crappy margaritas and cold food. read more

Yay! lets celebrate this new comer! We went for a late lunch. The nachos were fantastic! Chicken fajitas was enough for 2. TRES Leche was UNBELIEVABLY GOOD Drinks were so yummy! The wait staff was friendly, without being annoying . Can't wait to go back ! Can't say how busy dinner will be because they are a new place. ENJOY! read more

Margarita's Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Williston Park, New York

This has been an unlucky spot to open a restaurant after the closing of the neighborhood stalwart, Ivy Cottage. But I think the luck is finally changing and a few restaurants later, Margarita's may have a chance. A few challenges off the bat are the lack of parking and that the space itself is somewhat limited to long and narrow. But they've done the most they can with the space and the décor inside has been fully transformed to a modern, classy, and festive Mexican theme. The staff were very friendly but clearly they are still working out some kinks and learning. The pricing is just about right for the cuisine (which is smart since when coupled with the good service you just naturally want to tip more generously). The gratis basket of tortilla chips and salsa gets you started off right. I found the salsa to be pretty mild but probably better than burning your tongue off before your meal. Of course we ordered the freshly made guacamole. This was probably the weakest part of the meal - it was a bit bland. I got the combo fajitas which is chicken, steak, and shrimp. The waiter surprisingly didn't realize the side accoutrements were for the fajitas and we had to help him out. The tortilla wrap was initially forgotten but they brought that right out. The steak was cooked to order - surprising since it was a relatively small piece. My friend got the chicken only fajita and the overall quantity of my combo appeared equivalent to his. The fajitas fillings were tasty - the tortilla was warm and soft. Plenty of guac, sour cream, pico de gallo, rice, and refried beans with cheese for toppings. My wife got the salmon salad and she said it was very good. She liked that it was lightly seasoned and cooked nicely. Since it was her birthday, the staff came around and boisterously sang happy birthday in English and Spanish. They put a massive sombrero on her head and then proceeded to pour a shot of tequila out of the bottle into her mouth. Awesome. The tres leches cake was indeed awesome. Overall - good times. Little rowdy. Tasty. Fun. Everything you'd want from your neighborhood Mexican restaurant. Definitely coming back. read more

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The music is horrifically loud both outside and inside. Can't hear the other person speak at the table. They should seriously consider lowering. Everything else was fine. read more

You know when you get home and realize how bad the food was except for the service and nachos. This is one of those never to go back places. Then you wonder why didn't you go to your favorite in this case Mexican restaurant. I ordered a frozen margarita it was made in one minute, totally machine made, no taste. We ordered the largest dinner for 2, a little of everything. Chicken warm , Steak?, shrimp,cold and a large length of ribs warm with it all swimming in a bbq sauce. ( let me throw up now). I can say some of what was on the plate was not made to order. Nothing was hot and some cold. read more

We have been in about 3 times! Place is hopping and very welcome to this neighborhood. Try the ropa vieja, very tasty. Guacamole on point.Bartenders are very much solicitous , and respectful. GO!! read more

Great ceviche, good dinner, hardest working manager I've ever seen. Service was good , room for improvement, but it is new and will get better read more

This restaurant is amazing. The food was great and overall it was just a fantastic dining experience. I highly recommend getting the chicken fajitas here. You will not be disappointed. If you ever decide to visit Williston Park, Margarita's is a great place for you to go wether it's with friends, family, or by yourself, you'll really enjoy the food. My friends and I were really amazed with our food and we would definitely come back! read more

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This restaurant is average - it is the only Mexican place close to my house. Half way decent atmosphere, at least we have a white table cloth. Slow service. An extra charge for sour cream that should've been on the plate. Bring your ID if you intend to drink. read more

Tried Margaritas for the first time. Cute little place, seating is tight. Our waitress was great but the food not so much. Everyone at our table had different burritos. The burritos didn't have much filling and everything was very salty. read more

Amazing service and amazing food. We are a regular at this place . Good cocktails as well

The fooood OMG the Foood! Our family went out for an early dinner Saturday night and we were plesenlty surprised! Honestly I just wanted a Margerita and some natchos buttttt we got so much more! We stared with the La Familla, after all I was there with my two boys and husband. There where no wings like the menu said but I honestly didn't even miss them. The nachos and fultas were incredible! I went for a burrito in a bowl to avoid the flour tortilla. You had to stop me from eating he the actual bowl it was so good. Hubby ordered the roppa vieja! - It was from God!!! The boys shared and quesiadia but we all shared our dishes. All you could hear was the ooos and ahhhs from our table. The restaurant is impeccably clean, the staff was friendly and joking around with the kids and I LOOOOVVVVE the decor! I would have given them 5 stars but the Margarita was a little juicy tasting...but that's just a personal taste thing because it sure did it's job ;-) if catch what I mean. Happy Mommy Margarita! LOL I can't wait to go back on a date night. read more

Food and service were both excellent. Live music was good. We will definitely go back.

Worse place to go eat, they make you wait for ever. Young hostess is rude, she was trying to start a fight with my teen daughter, very unprofessional. Service went to shit. I don't recommend this place to anyone!!! read more

We wanted to try Margaritas for a while and tried several times to get, unsuccessfully. We were hoping that three would be a charm. While we did get in, I would not say that the charm was there. Service was passable, at best. At one point it took at least 5 minutes to get a server's attention. Prices were also high for the level of the food and service. I've been to other upscale Mexican restaurants and you can see why they are pricier, not here. read more

AWFUL avoid wasting ur money Awful customer service, inexperienced staff. Ordered and specified maybe 7 times a completely vegetarian meal and still got meat, they refused to refund me till i brought back this meal which is fine but even after i drove all the way back they didn't even give me a refund they took the receipt and act like i never came, ridiculous and the food i could it was not even high quality ingredients what a sham of a place read more

First the positives...friendly helpful service. It's very festive...green red and yellow nachos greet you. And that's it for the pluses. The food does not taste of high quality. The shrimp had an odd taste and my girlfriend said the taquitos at 7-eleven were better than the ones here. Decent skirt steak but not memorable. Do not recommend for food but they have an extensive drink menu so that might be their sweet spot read more

This is a great restaurant. Staff is very nice and helpful and they tended to my allergies. I would definitely recommend the empanadas. Honestly next time I go I'll probably get them as my entree. The chicken enchilada was very delicious as well! And for dessert go with the tres leche cake. The inside of the restaurant is so pretty and the music is great. I'd definitely recommend. read more

I think Erica Marcus of Newsday is way off. Have been here a few times with wife and also small groups of friends and it has always been over all a blast and the food is good. I am a fan !! read more