Phenomenal Mexican food at Ruta Oaxaca... the Woodbury location. Pretty much my favorite Mexican…read morefood restaurant... too bad we live almost 3,000 miles away. Yeah, you read that correctly... not a typo. We were visiting my daughter and her family while on Long Island, but we had to fend for ourselves one evening while they had other plans. We were in the mood for Mexican food, so Yelp to the rescue... and this place popped up. Well, it lived up to all the hype, I'm happy to say. The restaurant is really small... the only negative... and it can get kind of loud, so okay, two negatives, but the food more than made up for it. We had a really good waiter, who was very helpful in helping us place our order. We ordered guacamole, and they made it to our specifications, minus the hot peppers and cilantro. It was FABULOUS and just like I like it.... as good as Besito, by the way !!! I love that place, too. However, what really won me over was this salmon dish in red mole sauce, which I had never had before. It was AMAAAAAAZING. My husband and I SPLIT an order of their Salmon Con Tropical Mole, which was pan-roasted filet of salmon, mole manchamanteles, sweet plantains, papaya pico de gallo. We got some extra plantains and some street corn, and with the gargantuan size of salmon, it was more than enough for the both of us... plus we definitely filled up on chips and salsa (and guac for me). Everything was superb, and I want to say that the salmon was some of the best I've ever had. It was flaky, flavorful and succulent with a very light but appreciated outer crunch. It was soooooooooooo good. So we came away from this place, raving to everyone and anyone who would listen. We talked my daughter and son-in-law into ordering takeout from here as they were worried it was just too small to deal with a bunch of us going, esp. with their young children. Anyway, I'm disappointed to say that their takeout was an entirely different situation. We ordered the "same" salmon dish, and it was like HALF the size. It was the size for one... not that two could split. (If you look at my photo of it, you'll see how large it was... now cut it in half... that's what we got on takeout.) I let my husband have it cuz I was too angry. It had the mole sauce, but I didn't care once I saw it.... plus the salmon itself looked different... it didn't have that nice crunchy shell from pan roasting it. Just so disappointing. The guacamole was still as good as I remember, as was their salsa... but the portion size and quality of preparation... at least with the salmon... was an abomination. I can't speak to what my daughter and son-in-law ordered for entrees because we didn't try it in the restaurant, so we have no point of reference. I feel bad because I raved and raved about their food, and this takeout experience sucked. There should be NO difference. I guess my takeaway would be to recommend that you dine-in there. I'm awarding all FIVE stars for DINE-IN ONLY... and nothing to do with their takeout process. Brave the crowds because they will be there, make a reservation which will help, and eat THERE. I just don't trust the takeout experience with them.

Ate here for the first time. The food was pretty good. I ordered a mix of tacos. My least favorite…read morewas the carne asado and the best one was the chicken. The shrimp one was "meh". My date had the verde entree and it was really good. She enjoyed it. The chips and salsa on the table were delicious and the they are clearly homemade. Ambiance is "ok". It's showing its age a bit on the flooring and the molding. The service is why I'm deducting point and I'd give them 3.5 stars if I could. We sat a bit and waited to have our orders taken and sat a bit longer for the check. They were nice, polite, friendly but a little quicker service would have been appreciated. Would I go back? Sure. I'll try something else.

This place pleasantly surprised us…read more Not your typical "Mexican" restaurant. We walked in during karaoke and barely saw any Hispanics in there which, in a Mexican restaurant, that tends to be a red flag... but LET ME TELL YOU.... They have gained another repeat family of customers! The service was good, everyone was super accommodating and attentive. The drinks were top notch ! We had the coconut margarita and it was one of the best we've ever had, no exaggeration. We also had the carnitas tacos 10/10, steak tacos 10/10 and steak nachos 8/10. Their green sauce was super flavorful and accompanied all the dishes very nicely. The karaoke was actually also very entertaining! We joined in at one point singing from our table as we enjoyed our meals. We'll definitely be back!

The service is good and the ambience is nice. The portions are small for the price. I want them…read moreto succeed because there is nothing else like them in Lindenhurst.

I have driven by here so many times and have wanted to try this place and am happy that I finally…read moredid. Don't skip the birria - it was delicious. I also tried a buffalo chicken quesedilla, which was OK - the chicken tasted perhaps a little old - not bad, just not the best quesedilla I've ever had. I would like to try a different quesedilla here and some of their regular tacos, so I will be back.

We ordered take out. The meat I got was a little tuff. The guacamole is out of control delicious…read moreThe street corn was also really good. In one order you get two cobs

Had a great experience at Besito in West Islip. The place is beautiful and the food is…read moredelicious--my favorite is the guacamole. I was expecting it to be prepared tableside like at the Huntington location, but I understand the space here is a bit smaller. Service is good though. The salmon was especially excellent, and overall everything was flavorful. Will definitely be coming back!

Delicious food, top quality service and a ton of options for everyone including me as a vegetarian!…read moreIt's a beautiful restaurant with tons of great ambiance and my group thoroughly enjoyed every single item we ate! Thank you to the general manager and waitstaff for making us feel so welcome.

Foodie 'Sisters' and Brothers, Hermanas Kitchens & Cocktails should be visited by those whom seek…read moreexceptional Hispanic, Spanish, Latin flavors with handcrafted flare to make your tastbuds pop with every bite and sip! The location might seem small, but it's jammed packed with traditional flavors that are being executed to perfection. Can't believe I waited this long living in the neighborhood (2+yrs) to finally stroll in and experience what some might say is 'Pura Vida' or !Magnífico¡ Upon first visit, I had to try one of their margaritas and at least one 'Street food' menu item, so opted for their Pear Margarita and Birria Empanadas. Let's say Bravo, Brava and Encore to explore more of their menu. The cocktail was totally on point without being overpowering in any way, very balanced and brightly refreshing. The empanadas were deliciously crispy without being greasy, stuffed and sealed perfectly. Then opted to try their Mashed Potatoes Fries and requested a side of their advertised Shishito slaw seen topping another menu item. I loved the way they created and presented both. The fries were a perfect balance of soft but crisped with the creme drizzle and pickled onions. :* The Shishito slaw was a summery, crunch lightly dressed which has me wanting and requesting more the next visit. They should definitely add that as one of their regular listed sides. My husband had a burger with regular slaw and an old fashioned styled cocktail which he mentioned to be exceptional as well. Can't wait to dive deeper into their menu and would highly recommend to others.

Another amazing experience! Staff is the absolute best. Never had a better quality margarita…read moreever!!! Had the spicy passion fruit and pear margaritas this time and both were 10/10. Cajun lime wings were to die for as always and loved the yucca fries. We can't stay away!

Staff was genuinely very friendly. We did have trouble trying to find someone when we wanted to…read morepack up the leftovers and pay the bill. Food was made using fresh ingredients. The Citrus salad had a lot of greens and what felt like a WHOLE sliced avocado under the added tuna protein. The Diablo wings were hotter than hot in a good way. The guacamole and chips was a large portion. It needed a squeeze of lime. The tuna burrito bowl was filling. The complimentary chips and salsa was much appreciated. They have a rewards program that offers you $20 after sign up, you can't beat that! And you also can get a $10 birthday rewards. Different days also has different specials. Next time we'll order some drinks, chips and watch the game on one of the many TV's.

Ehhhh. Place has kind of fallen off. Nice that they give you chips and salsa but what Mexican…read morerestaurant doesn't? Their tacos are just okay. Shrimp taco was sooo fishy could not swallow it & their birria taco is not a traditional birria. No bueno! Only decent one was the steak taco. Their margaritas are pretty good so that's always a plus. I will say that our server Dylan was amazing! If give him 5 stars.

My second time at Swell Taco (I absolutely live for the good foodie finds in Babylon Village) was,…read morefor lack of a better word, *swell.* (I just had to do it, hehe.) We sat in their insulated outdoor area amidst string lights and beachy vibes, and every meal starts out with their addicting tortilla chips and salsa verde. (Pro-tip -- save some of this green salsa to have with whatever you order!) We tried their chicken flautas appetizer, and if you are a fan of all that is cheesy and crispy, you will definitely enjoy this one. My favorite item on the menu was next -- the Crunch and Munch ground beef taco -- this literally was an elevated version of Taco Bell's cheesy Gordita crunch, and it made me super happy. We also shared their shredded beef burrito (think barbacoa), which was a Saturday special, but honestly, any of their burritos would be worthwhile. (I dare say that the burritos also feel kind of light? They are not over-the-top in the best way possible!) If you're looking for a casual taco spot after a day at Robert Moses or Overlook Beach (or any day, really), definitely check this place out -- you will fall in love after the first flavorful bite.

There's a reason this is a cult classic in Babylon! Year after year, Swell Taco continues to…read moredeliver tasty bites and a chill surfer aesthetic. I grew up in the Babylon area but my fiancé didn't so when I introduced him to Swell Taco he could not believe this hidden gem was on Long Island. The tacos are yummy and come in a great variety and the prices cannot be beat. He cannot wait for our next chill date night here!

Amy and Henry are amazing bartenders!!! So attentive and drinks were made amazing! Highly recommend…read morecoming here. Food was also amazing! Five star service will definitely be returning!

I've came to eat here a couple of times. If i could rate it 10 stars I would. I always come to eat…read morewith my wife whenever we get a chance to after work or on the weekends and I got to say this resturaunt lives up to it's potential. Our server Erika was amazing she was very attentive and very good at what she did. Always made she we had what we needed. And gave the best service. My wife ordered the salmon and it was great very well seasoned and very well cooked. I defiently enjoy coming here every time we get the chance too.

Second visit, and still a great experience. The food was fresh and portions were generous! We came…read morehere for lunch and had the place to our selves, the staff were incredibly friendly and made the whole experience top notch!

Overall, I'm not a huge fan of this place. There are plenty of solid Mexican and Spanish style…read moreresturants on long island and this one fell short. Food was super salty and greasy. The quesadilla was so greasy I had to blot it with a napkin. The nachos were big but not very flavorful. Service wise the place was empty but was still slow. Our server wasn't rude but you could tell she could care less about helping us out. Price wise I think it's way over priced and not worth the money. They did some work inside but overall just put a bandaid on the old spot and painted everything exoticly. Would recommend looking for a different spot to try.

This is the kind of Mexican taqueria you need to visit…read more Forget the contemporary fancy restaurants, you want small spots like this for the authentic food. I know it wont be for everyone but I'm telling you DO NOT sleep on these small low frills spots. It's some of the best food from the best people. The moment I walked in I knew it was going to be excellent. The look of the store, the smell, the drinks, and the hot sauces. Service was very good and with a big smile. I ordered 3 tacos. Chicken, pastor, and steak. All were very good. Chicken may have been one of the best chicken tacos ive ever had. Jonathan also brought over a birria taco to sample(will be getting 3 of them next time). Will be back 1000%.

It's a little tough to sit inside, the tables and chairs are a bit of a mismatch. It is also small…read moreinside like a deli, just keep this in mind if you're looking for a place to dine in. The food however was delicious! The guacamole had a very nice limey punch and fresh taste. I had the fish tacos, they were so tasty- definitely plan on ordering them again!