This place ranks for the worst tacos that I've ever had in my entire life. I will never be coming back for food here ever again. Maybe for the drinks, but any true Latino would cry at the fact that they call those things tacos. Doesn't help that service was not great either. Maybe it was a bad day..... A really bad day. But never again with the tacos. Really though, the frozen margaritas are the only thing I will ever order if I come back. read more

Boyfriend and I came here for the first time last Thursday night. No special occasion, we just wanted to try something new & local, thought Mexican sounded good, and we had a 15% off coupon for The Cabana. Why not? Now, we're pretty easygoing and not the type to sit there & nitpick at every little thing when we go out. However, there were just so many things wrong with this place that it was hard not to take note of every unpleasant detail. It was pretty empty on a Thursday night, with plenty of open tables indoors & oudoors. We opted to sit outside. The tables out there are pretty chinsy and the chairs are just plain old plastic lawn chairs. Our menus were sticky and greasy. They start you off with chips and two kinds of salsa. The one salsa tasted like marinara sauce loaded with cilantro, while the salsa verde wasn't too bad. We also ordered guacamole as an appetizer, which was pretty good. It took about 25 minutes to get waters and our drink order. My boyfriend's beer was warm, while my frozen margarita was actually excellent. Super strong! We both ordered burritos, he got chicken and I got beef. I was not expecting ground beef, and was pretty disappointed with that. Also, the burritos come with rice and beans...I had assumed they'd be refried beans as that's what was specified all over the menu, but they were black beans. I'm not personally a fan of black beans so I was disappointed with that as well. The rice that they use in the burrito and on your plate is just plain, unseasoned yellow rice. It's all just very plain and unflavorful. Not what I would call Mexican. Lastly, the service was a disappointment. They were slow with our food and drinks. The staff hung around and had personal conversations within earshot of us, which was pretty annoying. They also insisted on squeezing through a small space behind me and another patron, knocking my handbag onto the floor multiple times. There was plenty of room to go around our table the other way without disturbing anyone, but they all wanted to take this little shortcut. So irritating. I guess I just expected too much from this place, but I have gotten much better quality and service for the same price elsewhere. We will not be returning. I did give it an extra star because my my margarita was so strong and my boyfriend got a free beer due to a "mistake at the bar". read more

First off, if you cant take some noise and a little closeness...this may not be the place for you, but if it doesn't bother you and you like great food and mind blowing margaritas..this is your place. It gets busy, grab a beverage, hang out, chat...enjoy life, the table will be ready faster than you think. Quesadillas are a good starter, the shrimp and rice...oh so good. I've explored the menu and have always been happy. This is a Long Beach joint..You'll learn to love it quickly. read more

The Cabana - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, New York

The frozen margaritas ensure you'll be too drunk to walk home. And the food and fun atmosphere ensure you'll stay put. Other than some lackluster service, there's really nothing bad to say about The Cabana. Great for a big group or even a date. The small bar makes it tough to just pop on for a drink, as do the crowds. The menu is reasonably priced. read more

Good food, good drinks, in a restaurant / dive bar ? Not sure which I was in (maybe both) food, drinks, & service were all top shelf but the establishment itself could do with a tune up (a bit beat up looking a dirty looking for the area) Guacamole and chips, and salmon tacos were both amazing and the beverages were well mixed. Great spot although you might not know it from the exterior, well worth a visit !!! read more

great strong margaritas, consistent menu items and good food. Good hard working people from the wait staff, bus boys and bar tenders and the always friendly Bobby welcoming patrons to the establishment. The margaritas here are so good more than two and you may get yourself into some trouble.. but hey thats why we go :) For those yelper complaining get over yourselves, loosen up and have a good time. read more

Stopped by for lunch during the WSL surf tournament. Was a great, sunny day - watched some great surfing and was hungry and thirsty. Ice cold beer on tap, great bartender and then sat down for one of the best meals I had in a while. Delicious food, generous portions and one of the best wait staff around. I only wish I had more time to do the brunch special right. Hadn't been in a while, but I'll be back soon! Would recommend to everyone. read more

Best place ever. Food amazing. Drinks perfect. Music, great food, and drinks now that's living the Beach Life. Jimmy Buffet would be proud.

The portions here are great. The Quesadillas are not flat like most restaurants. There is alot of filling. The steak and bean one is good! This place has awsome empanadas.. Spicy but tasty! And the complementary chips/salsa are SOOO GOOD. But dont fill up on them! The frozen margaritas are yummy too! The buffalo chicken wings are OK. They are not crispy.. and kinda soggy. I wouldnt recommend them at all. I would definitely go back! Maybe tonight. 1$ taco tuesday =] read more

Cabana...Ok mexican, no need for a Copa... Location's good, atmosphere is better, and the drinks served in large pitchers is the best. Unfortunately, the food doesn't keep the momentum going... The fajitas are served in an odd liquid that was interesting at first, but too wet later on. The standard mexican fare is, well, standard. The highlight is definitely the mac and cheese with chorizo... Now on to the good stuff. The drinks are good and it's a great place to go with a group. Outdoor seating is nice, though crowded, and they do a good job with the music and entertainment. Stay and have some drinks, but don't expect to tell your mom about the tamales... read more

I am pretty wary of eating Mexican/Tex-Mex food so far away from the West Coast, but we drove past this place on the way into Long Beach, and it began a craving for chips, salsa and tacos. We finally got there on the eve of Memorial day, so it was PACKED - with a fun cover band on the patio. We were three adults and an infant, and quickly realized that we were certainly not the demographic - lots of young hipsters out and about. It was very crowded, and loud, so it was hard to talk. However, the food was really good. My fish tacos were especially good, and the salsa and guacamole was splendid (made from real avocados that were ripe!!). All three of us enjoyed our meals - my partner had a burrito, but I forgot what the other meal was. I was surprised how quickly we were served in light of how busy it was - our server was particularly competant, while I watched other tables virtually ignored while their servers were gossiping and playing on their iphones. The meal was not very pricey either. I would go back, but not on a holiday weekend. read more

I have only had terrible experiences at this location. I have spent a lot of time in Long Beach and the Cabana is the ONLY restaurant I refuse to go back to. The service is terrible. We ordered food for take out during the Corona virus pandemic and we were missing parts of our order, the servers were not wearing face masks appropriately, and the restaurant allowed unmasked patrons to be crowding the streets. I am one to have a good time, but I have never been more disgusted by a buisness in such horrific times. This is a prime example as to why the pandemic continues. I refused to eat anything that came out of that kitchen. I will NEVER be back! read more

My boyfriend and I were taking a break from the city and headed on over to Long Beach for a day of fun in the sun. Around 2 PM, we wandered around the west end looking for lunch. We saw The Cabana and figured Mexican food would be satisfying and fitting. Being from Southern California, I was not expecting it to be phenomenal. But it was cheap (ish). The place is very cute and basic. There is a bar, indoor, as well as outdoor seating, and the menu dons tacos, burritos, and platters. We were sat and immediately were brought a basket of chips and two kinds of salsa. The food was ok. I got the veggie tacos, which came with rice and beans. The flavors weren't as flavorful as I have experienced in the past. Nevertheless, it satisfied my hunger. The service: not bad, but not good. I think all of the servers were on summer break from either high school or college: a bit socially awkward during conversational interactions, but not disrespectful either. read more

the food is Horrible, and overpriced. there service is mediocre. I waited 45 minutes to an hour for a two person meal. There mexican food is pretty much shite. I wont be eating there again. read more

I really really like this place. This is the first place I ever had guacamole. And now I can't get enough of it. I had the pleasure of bringing my friend here last week, and it was lovely! We had one of the few adult waiters there. We both ordered meals and were overjoyed by how delicious they were. The teen waiters were sweet to us, also. But since I'm a neighbourhood kid, I suppose it wasn't hard for people I know to be kind to my guest and I. They refilled our chips and water often which was nice. I love the Cabana, I truly do! It's a great time everytime I go. read more

Lets start with the good..... drinks very well done. From frozen margaritas to cucumber martini all well done. Now the not so good....Food is very mediocre. Stay away from the tuna tower, its just not fresh. Atmosphere is very beach.... lots of fun. Overall a good experience. read more

Food that I had sucked. Fries were ice cold. Drinks are fine and cheap. Wouldn't choose this place on my own but went with a group after a day at the beach and it sufficed. Staff could use a refresher. read more

Hands down the nastiest food I have ever ate in New York!!! If this restaurant was in the boroughs it would be out of business the first week! The only reason you would come here is to drink. The salsa that is given for free has not taste and is straight out of a can. EVERYTHING HAS NO FLAVOR and NO SEASONING!!! The fish tacos taste like they just took the fish out of a pack warmed it up and served it, absolutely disgusting. I ordered 3 and I couldn't get past the 1st one! read more

I have heard great things about this place and I was so excited to try it.... BUT. I was in line with my boyfriend, best friend, and his girlfriend. We were patiently waiting on line when the bouncer came up to my male friend and attacked him with a homophobic slur ( "get the f*ck out, you queer.") I am not one to write bad Yelp reviews, but I have never felt so disrespected before and in the year 2020... are you kidding me? Do not eat here. read more

I loved this place for the longest and we would stop there every day after beach but yesterday was so bad that I have to say it was horrible.Food was unedible, the service horrendous and the only good thing was cold beer. In two words massive dissapointment! read more

If you're looking for a taco Tuesday joint pick cabana. The pork and goat cheese taco is phenomenal!! Also a really huge fan of the loaded nachos and red sangria. Need to try brunch here ASAP! read more

I would give the food and drinks at The Cabana 3 stars. Not great by any means but not awful. The atmosphere and music really made the night for us. The musician was incredible and we loved the vibe. We started with the complimentary chips and salsa. The green salsa was pretty good but the red tasted like it was a can of diced tomatoes with a little onion chopped up in it. The margaritas (frozen) left a lot to be desired. They weren't flavorful at all but were better once we squeezed extra lime into them. I had the chicken fajitas which came out sizzling and smoking hot! They were good but again not very flavorful so I relied on hot sauce to kick them up a notch. The rice and black beans were horrible and bland. I skipped them completely. My cousin got the chimichanga which was huge! She liked it but again was a little underwhelmed. Despite the average food and margaritas we will definitely be back to enjoy the atmosphere and music. read more

I am not the type to write negative reviews or get people in trouble, but it becomes necessary when a place that serves food is unsanitary. I was here over the weekend, and it was a negative experience right off the bat. It took 20 minutes for us to finally get water, and the bus boy threw our chips on the table which caused the salsa to spill. No apologies or anything. It just didn't seem like he was trained properly. I would have let this all go until I noticed that the chip basket looked as if it wasn't cleaned in weeks. It was covered in stale chip crumbs, and I didn't notice until we were half way done. Safe to say we stayed away from the chips after that discovery. Next, our food was brought out (50 minutes after we ordered) and there was cheese on mine when I specifically said I was lactose intolerant and couldn't have dairy. When I told the server, a different man came out of the kitchen with my SAME dish with the cheese clearly removed by hand. I understand that mistakes happen, but it is unethical to jeopardize someone's health and just "pick out" their allergen. Not to mention the fact that someone's hands were in my food, that's how people get sick. The server was apologetic and did not charge me for my meal, but I could not accept any other food or drink after seeing how unsanitary everything was. This is a cute restaurant and has a lot of potential. I suggest to the owners that you train your staff better and ensure that everything is properly washed before giving it to a customer. I provided a picture of the dirty chip basket and my meal with finger prints in it from employees picking out the cheese. read more

The Cabana - My food after the cheese was picked out. Notice how the beans look touched and there's still cheese in multiple places - Tacos Near Me - Long Beach, New York

See all

Love this place - great atmosphere- always lively - great food and the margaritas are so good - they have all you can drink margaritas with Sunday brunch for 25 dollars - you can beat that! The wings are perfect! read more

if i could leave no stars, i would. i cant remember the last time, i was disappointed with a restaurant. i would definitely not recommend this establishment to any one! there was hair in our salsa, the people here were not helpful, not welcoming and left we such a bad experience. our server, julia was not terrible but being in the hospitality industry, her service was ok. the food was disgusting, I definitely would have made better at home. it was so gross. i should have take a photo of it. the guacamole is the worst guacamole that any of us every had. no onions, tomatoes, or lime. better yet, there was whole avocado halves still there. (atleast we know it didnt come from a box). the drinks were weak. the food runners / bussers were awkward as hell. we were recommended this restaurant. but no thanks, we will never be coming back here again. read more

Love being outside in the summer at Cabana. Food is EH but drinks and atmosphere are great. The bar is SUPER tiny so it may take some time to get a drink when inside. At times, the have an outdoor bar open as well as live entertaining both inside and outside! Good place to start or end the night down on the West End. read more

I really wanted to like this place! Was def in the mood for some tacos and I was so upset when they were just flat out terrible. Not what I was expecting.. And the rice omg..it may as well have been a garnish it tasted like I was eating nothing... read more

I just had the shrimp fajitas an hour and 15 minutes ago. I barely made it to the bathroom. It tasted strange and I left 90% in the fajita pan. The waitress didn't ask if there was a problem when she saw the full plate. I just wanted to get the hell out of there. Now I'm sick. I hope the cook didn't come from Brix and Barley. read more

After a beautiful day at the beach we were hungry and decided to stop buy to eat. The staff was very nice and sweet but when food came out it was a different story. Salad was poorly done and undressed. Surf and Turf.. shrimp was dry and over cooked and steak was chard to a crisp. The waitress offered to bring something else but at that point are minds were set. Even the margaritas tasted like something u would buy out of a bottle. Only giving three stars because of waitress who was great read more

Some friends and I went for lunch and were horrified. Slowest service on the planet (yet there were only 3 occupied tables including us), and when the food finally arrived, it was unappetizing and clearly not fresh. I could swear my taco was served in a stale Ortega shell. I didn't have a margarita, but they'd better be good; you'd have to be drunk off your a** to get this food down. read more

So I'm going to have to disagree with one of thr other peoples comments towards this place natasha and say that the last 2 weeks ive been here my server was not only unattractive not very friendly or helpfully fortunately the rest of the staff makes up for including one of yhe younger guys that's friendly and helpful and realized I'm here all the time I come here after I surf for good food which they have and drinks. Taco tues id great by def try some of there other. Stuff its great read more

Where to begin? Well first of all if you're not feeling super hungry right Away it's the perfect place because you'll wait a solid fifteen minutes Atleast for a table then after you're sat at a table meant for two people even though you're of group of three it will take another twenty to forty minutes for the complimentary chips to arrive (which are also the best part of the meal) then you'll have another forty minutes to enjoy the drunk groups singing the national anthem in your ears while you wait even longer. Then you can enjoy your slushed "frozen" margaritas. Your waitress most likely will go missing for a majority of the meal and greet you with a nasty look on her face cause she probably doesn't care how everything is ;) ahhhh the beach life is good . Quality service and exceptional dining. Not. I had to give a star to post this but let's be real. One star is being nice. read more

I called ahead, went to pick up food 40 minutes later and it was never ordered. Wtf. I'm hungry

this place was awful. Bad service and the food was american slop with "mexican" ingredients (i.e. sour cream, canned corn, canned black beans) also, i ordered a salad as an appetizer and the ice berg lettuce was rotten. It frightens me that they have tuna tartar on the menu. read more

They are the only spot that brings in top notch music for us late night crowds. Lots of grateful dead nights and Oh yes amazing taco Tuesday and margss. read more

I think our waitress was on something last night. She would disappear for big blocks of time then come back looking and acting disoriented. We had to search for her over and over to get drink refills, napkins, and had to ask twice for the check. We gave up on trying to get water refills. When our meal finally arrived, the fajitas were awful. Lots of green and red peppers swimming in grease, a few small shrimp, and all of it leaving us "remembering" dinner until the next morning. The salsa tastes straight out of a jar. The only saving grace was the music. read more

Food is pretty average but average mexican is still pretty darn good. They do make good margaritas and it's def a nice/fun place to go to in the west end read more

Oh my goodness, this place was disgusting. My friends and I agreed that this place has the worst margaritas we have ever consumed in our lives. Awful food. Even worse service. Absolutely terrible experience all around. Also, the bathroom was so dirty. read more

I went for brunch today for the bottomless mimosas..since there was nothing vegan on the menu I asked for just some veggie tacos instead of the fish tacos but the staff was being very difficult. At first they said they could not accomodate, in which i would have had to pay $9 for every mimosa. After some prodding they ended up giving me taco shells with just black beans and lettuce. I was very dissatified. They should be willing to accommodate different dietary needs without completely lacking flavor and forcing me to pay so much extra. Giving two stars for the bottomless mimosas. read more

The food is horrible. The service sucks. It took 45 minutes to bring out soggy nachos and the tables were dirty. Dont go to this place.