The food was fresh, delicious, tasty and presented beautifully! The service was great and the place is beautiful! We have passed the place so many times and did not realize what a gem it is!! Will be returning!!! We loved it!! Owner came by to greet us!! Staff was kind and helpful!! A winner!! read more

The food and service were amazing! I can't wait to go back and try the other items on the menu.

Bad Business- Don't take reservations if you can't handle them and won't honor them!! Clearly Cinco De Mayo is going to be a busy day for any Mexican- Cuisine Restaurant. Considering this restaurant has the holiday for a name you'd think they'd at least be prepared! It's not their fault they are a small restaurant, but the manager has something to learn about customer service. We had a 7pm reservation for 2ppl. We came in about 6:47 hoping to beat the other 7pms knowing they might be a little backed up. We walked in to a very crammed busy front area and a man who seemed to be the manager/host walking around very frantically. I think he should have had a host/host for a day this busy. I also noticed right away about 8 people behind the bar. Any restaurant with good organization doesn't have the servers making their own drinks on a day as busy as this! Anyway the host came up to us after a couple minutes and we checked in, he made a point to say we were early which we knew, we didn't expect to sit early. He said he was a little backed up, that was a huge understatement. We then proceeded to wait crammed against the bar and the wall, the wall also noticeabley smelt bad like when someone cleans with dirty mop water (If you've worked in the restaurant industry ifykyk). From there I could see the reservations which were out in the open on the hostess stand. I saw our 7pm reservation along with one or two others and 2 7:30's. Meanwhile none of these tables were reserved or ready. Every table was being sat at and there was a man ahead of us waiting at the bar, I should have noticed from the frustrated look on his face that we should just leave. A couple came in behind us as a walk in and he told them about 25 minutes, they waited. Another group of 2 also got told 25 mins and left. At this point it's about 7:15 and we're still waiting for our 7pm. Then a women comes in and asks about a group of 5-6, he tells her uhhh im not sure about 30-45 mins. I keep thinking to myself this estimates are so off. The man from the other couple waiting at the bar actually tried to follow her out and tell her it wasn't worth waiting because that wasn't a real estimate, but she didn't hear him. The front is becoming exttreeeeemely crowded and uncomfortable with all the people this man has waiting in this small area. Mind you all this man who I believe to be the manager did this whole time is walk around in circles and visibly count the people waiting as if it should reassure us he's working on it. Now it's about 7:25 (25 minutes after our reservation and almost 40 minutes of waiting bc we came in early). The best and most disrespectful part happens. A woman comes in and asks for a walk in of 4, this happens 1 inch behind me and the manager tells her a few minutes. a FEW minutes??? I think to myself is this guy really gonna do what I think he is. I'd understand maybe if we were a walk in, but we were a reservation. I see a table of three getting ready to pay and he goes to the woman who had just walked in and says I have a table paying right now just give me a minute. I turn to him as we're arm and arm and say, "excuse me are we not going to get the next available table??" He literally with no apology only says, "Well thats a four, your only a two, I can't give you a four," to which I replied "we are a reservation waiting 30 minutes and that is a walk in that JUST walked in" to which he said " I can't do that". If he can't do that maybe he shouldn't have taken reservations or planned ahead!!! Mind you most of the bigger tables were 2 tops pushed together, so he probably just didn't leave room to adjust the tables. Regardless I had spent the last 40 minutes looking around and see a table of 6 with only 2 people sitting the whole time, nothing on the table but water and chips, so this same manager who completely disregarded our reservation and refused to seat our 2 at a 4 top sat 2 ppl of a party of 6, without anyone else in their party there and in turn wasted that whole space for over 40 minutes. To make things worse this man didn't apologize or even offer as much as a drink at the bar for waiting, when I told him it was bad business he raised his voice over the crowd of people he had waiting to say " I'm sorry you feel that way" That alone should show that he has no business sense. I was speaking at a normal tone discreetly and he decided to raise his voice and bring attention to everyone in that area there was a problem. I'm not sure if the man we encountered is the manager, owner or simply a host, but I now see why the yelp reviews are so low. I wish I looked here first instead of just at the Google Reviews that are more easily inflated. All I have to say is I love Mexican food and if I had a good experience I would have been a regular customer, but based on the looks of the faces at the people at the tables, I'm not sure the experience would have been good at all. read more

It is a shame. We have been here 4 times in the past year and really thought it was nice. So, it is TEACHER APPRECIION DAY AND CINCO And they treated us like we have never, ever been here. The owners asked my husband and I to move to the corner of the sticky bar. My only tequila and salt drink was terrible, another customer agreed. I told QUEENS PEOPLE it was a nice place. We just got the bill charged me for the Margareta. Let's see what happens. GET IT STRAIGHT I SAID THIS IS MORANIC. NOT MORAN! read more

A friend and I were thinking alike when we sent a random text 'did u eat yet'. Per usual, she will find a new spot. This place is located in a small shopping center. Nice little set up, decor was cute and service was wonderful. They have a prefix menu, drink and 3 courses. It was filling that we took our dessert home. And of course we ordered apps on top of that cause, hey, who doesn't order with their eyes?! Empanadas delicious. Flavorful. Guac fresh. Skirt steak got me!! I love a good steak but I love me more a good Spanish steak. And this was delicious, flavorful, it had like a demi glaze to it. And grill flavor. This is a must try!!! read more

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I stopped in prior to a concert at the old Westbury music fair. Time was tight but server Fatima was polite and on point. Drinks were good, the Chardonnay was way better than most house chards and the food was excellent. It was a breeze. Also: the interior is clean and spacious and has a nice, breezy feel. Highly recommend. Especially server Fatima. read more

The food absolutely amazing. Cooked to order and delicious. Service absolutely wonderful from the time you walk in until you leave staff is doing their jobs wonderfully. Asking how is everything, do yo need anything and taking dirty dishes away quickly. Atmosphere is nice quite, comfortable and very clean. It was my first time eating here and I will definitely be back. read more

First things first, Anakin is one of the best waiters we've had in a long time. Absolutely loved him and he made our time enjoyable. We were being adventurous and stumbled upon this restaurant. It wasn't too busy for a Sunday night and we were hesitant but decided to come in. The decor gave old school Mexican restaurant with the mix of some modern touches. It was decently sized inside. We opted for the restaurant week menu but also got the queso fundido and it was delicious. For apps I got the Maryland crab cake and it was so good I forgot to take a picture. My bf got the empanada and he loved it. For dinner I got the Bandeja Aztecs and it was good, not the best steak I've had but had good flavor. He got the tacos and loved them. For dessert we got the flan and crème brûlée. The crème brûlée was more of a thick custard rather than a smooth texture. The flan was flan and you can never go wrong. The 5 De Mayo margarita is definitely the way to go if you're going for a marg. Overall, we'll be back again in the future! read more

This little Mexican restaurant in a strip mall is a winner! Authentic Mexican food, from cocktails and appetizers to amazing entrees! Wait staff is courteous and attentive as well! Can't wait to go back! read more

We went for HH and dinner...there were no seats at the bar so we were told we can sit at a table and still get HH so we did. I order my drink and tried to get HH appies. He would serve us the appies bc we were at a table!! Waaat?? He charged us for 2 HH drinks and the rest full price! Bartender was serving also so service was not good. Not goin back read more

Located in a strip mall. The restaurant is nicely decorated and friendly. Staff was attentive during the entire experience. Margaritas were delicious and had enough alcohol. The appetizers were delicious and fresh but kinda small in size. Their salsa has a nice kick too. We had the steak fajita and it was done correctly with the appropriate sides. And to top it off with a delicious dish of flan. Enjoy ! read more

Went August 4 2025. What an experience! The paella was the best,so delicious. My wife's burrito was the best she has ever tasted. The atmosphere was so comfortable and the family owners engaging. We will go back again. read more

So, my " Cutie Bear" , just recently moved from Manhasset L.I. to wonderful Westbury . And I , still live in " The City" of Manhattan . This restaurant , owned by a true gentleman named " Roberto ," knows his business . It's a beautiful place and ladies, let me tell you a wonderful secret about this place . The seats , even at the pub area ( bar) , are soo comfortable . Big , roomy , plush even , and ladies ITS WARM INSIDE ! To many establishments have a blast of freezing air, hit you the minute you walk through the door . This restaurant is perfect . The menu is vast . Not just for " Mexican Food" lovers, but for " steak and oysters " as well . Yes for oysters, and clams, and their oysters are big and plump. Everyday they have " Happy Hour ! " Did you hear me? Every Day ! Margaritas , White, or Red Sangria, Mojitos, Beer , wine, mixed drinks as well . Either lovely Fatima will mix these fresh drinks herself, then serve you with a smile, or big " strapping" Anakim shall be there , helping you decide what to order , whilst serving 15 other people . The food is delicious ! Better than most restaurants in Manhattan , and I live in Midtown, where every 5 steps there is somewhere to eat . The " Taco Salad " , Steak Fajitas, Clams Casino, Nachos, everything is perfect . " Steak Rare?" No problem ! It's actually rare! The marinades alone are worth the price . I cook and bake, so good food is very important to me . The music is great . Different types , and not Just Mariachi . It's not too loud , and there are 2 teli visions. They will turn them on for you , or off , or change the channel if you wish . My " cutie Bear " and I are " Liverpool" football ( soccer) fans, and Roberto , watches with us , much to his chagrin I'm sure, as he likes a different team . lol. This is a " family restaurant " with many tables of 6 to 8 people seated , but it's a " date night " , for 2 as well . Remember ladies ! " Warm, comfy chairs, low lights, and OYSTERS! No need to go , anywhere else . We've been here 5 times already , and It's not for the " soccer games ." Cheers and GOD bless. From Natasha and " Cutie Bear Douglas ." read more

It's been a few since I've eaten here. Since then New owners have taken over. Had a very good meal. Fresh food. Service was good. Food was very good too and a delightful margarita. read more

Service was amazing! Nice selection of specials. The skirt steak was cooked perfectly. The paella was great. The arroz con pollo was delicious! Ambiance and lighting was nice. Friendly staff. Drinks were excellent as well. Definitely hidden gem. Would return for sure. read more

Went there last night with friends and had a great dinner. Ordered the skirt steak and it was delicious. Order the flan!

Staring off with a solid 4 stars... This place was just terrific. Close to home, easy entry and exit off of Old Country Road and plenty of parking. We walked in and were immediately greeted by the hostess / server. Just the way I like to come into a restaurant. This shop is big and there are plenty of tables. Not terribly busy when we got there but it was early and people were coming in through our dinner. The tortilla chips and delicious sauces made me eat more than I wanted to but... There I was, a prisoner to delicious food. For appetizers I had the Nachos with a cheese tampiquena sauce, jalapeño pepper and chorizo, and my wife had the Guacamole. Both of these dushes could easily be shared. They were delicious. You can taste the freshness and you know these items are made to order. Throughout out our appetizers our server kept making sure that everything was good. I promise you, everything was good. Now the main dish. A steak with vegetables for my wife and a beef burrito for me. Both these items are easily shareable. Again, both delicious a big beef burrito with plenty of yellow rice and beans. The steak was also cooked perfectly and came with rice and beans. Really happy here and want to come here with a group so we can order more food and enjoy sharing. A Solid 4 stars that I'm sure will turn into 5 on my next visit. Way to go 5 De Mayo. read more

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Drinks & food was great.. had the chicken enchiladas ..mmmm...my husband was very pleased with his well done steak ( he's a hard pleaser).... the staff was very attentive..family style..loved it. Joshua the waiter was awesome!.will definitely return!. read more

5 De Mayo Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Westbury, New York

Amazing place!! Best nachos I have ever had!! Best drinks!! Best service!!! Lovely owner! Food was amazing!! Could not recommend enough!!

Came here for Cinco de Mayo and expected more from this restaurant named after the holiday. The food was mediocre and the margaritas were basic. Average priced and the service was good. read more

5 De Mayo Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Westbury, New York

Made reservations 4 days in advance, i called the day of to add one person to the reservation and they did not have my reservation down. However the person still wrote my information and adjusted the reservation. They called me at 5pm the day of, to tell me i was not going to be accommodated until 9pm. 9pm was too late and they said they couldn't do anything about it. Eventually i asked to speak to the manager yessenia. She asked what happened and said she would call me back. I never received a call back from her and when i called back to speak to her the gentleman on the phone Frank I believe was his name said she was busy and could not pick up the phone. He then suggested i go to their new location which was in farmingdale. Reservations were moved to that location and I regret not having gone elsewhere! Their second location was horrible! Absolutely horrible! No professionalism at all in this place read more

I don't know why this place isn't rated higher. My friends and I came for some dinner and drinks the other night. The staff were excellent! Our waiter Anikin was the absolute best! The owner came over as well to check in. Our drinks were fire the food was delicious. I've lived in the area for 4 years and didn't know about this place until recently. Truly a hidden gem read more

Solid food. Nice service. Amazing flan. Latin music really got you in the mood. Fun. read more

5 De Mayo Mexican Restaurant - Flan - Mexican Near Me - Westbury, New York

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5 STARS ALL THE WAY. WISH I COULD GIVE MORE! Came here tonight with my girls. Our original choice was closed, and I'm so glad that it was as we wouldn't have dined here tonight! We started off with some guacamole and a chorizo appetizer. Mmmm! Both were super delicious and fresh. The guacamole was fresh and chunky. The chorizo was delicious! I had a tiny bite and the flavors were magical! For my meal I had shrimp tacos! The dish consisted of three large tacos and rice and beans. The tacos were so flavorful! Just the right amount of spice and sweetness. The balance was on point. Other dishes ordered were steak, fajita combo, crab stuffed shrimp, and a spicy shrimp dish (can't remember the name). Everything was enjoyed by everyone! The flavors in EVERYTHING was so delicious and unique it made me want more. I was so full because the entrees are plentiful. Drinks were good too. Sangrias, margaritas, beer...all delish! I can't forget about our wonderful and exceptional service! Brian, our server was absolutely amazing! He was on point with absolutely everything! He even did separate checks for 6 of us! I will absolutely be back! read more

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Super delicious!! Fajitas and paella were great and very large portions! Great service too- my water was never less than half full! I liked the theme and decor a lot too-- hidden gem!! read more

Excellent Mexican Cuisine!!! Came to celebrate my Father's birthday with the family and everyone had a great time!!! I ordered a surf and turf special, which I could barely make a dent in after having their fresh made guacamole and the appetizer sampler platter. But the steak was Superb and the shrimp were perfect. My wife had the veggie fajitas and the plate was sizzling as it was brought to the table. "Delish" according to her! The ambiance in the restaurant is also great! Spanish music and decor around the restaurant and bar add a final touch that makes the place truly spectacular. The staff and service are also great!! The owner greeted us at our table, asked how we were doing, and his young son also helps out around the restaurant and is a de facto mascot of the place. The young man is very helpful if you drop a fork, need an extra napkin, or have a question. Would recommend to others and will definitely be back soon with friends!! read more

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Cute restaurant that feels like a hidden gem. The food was fresh and hot, I recommend the empanadas. Prices are great too with good deals for Taco Tuesday. The staff was so friendly and attentive. 10/10 experience. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

5 De Mayo Mexican Restaurant - Strawberry Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Westbury, New York

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Dined here for cinco de Mayo with 7 other members of my dinner group. The place was extremely noisy and packed, to be expected on this day each year. Our reservation was honored and we were promptly sat. They had a lot of large parties, but we were cramped together. I spent much of the meal worrying about everyone scurrying past my aisle seat with pitchers of sangria and trays of sizzling fajitas. A mariachi band played, which is always great, but they crowded the very narrow walkway where waitstaff had to pass through to serve food. The entire experience was sensory overload. Three of us orders the enchiladas mixtas and they came with a generous helping of rice and black beans. The servers were overextended, running all over and serving a lot of large parties. While our server didn't have much time to stop by and check in on us, he entered our order correctly and we were all satisfied with our meal (except for one person who consistently tries to get comped when we go out. It didn't stop her from eating it all! She is not long for my dinner group!). They ran out of current menus, so they gave out older ones, where prices were different. Their menu online is also outdated with prices. They should upload a recent one or not post prices on their online menu at all. This caused some confusion when settling the check. Regardless, the food was great and relatively inexpensive for the quality and large portions. I will give it another try on a regular day. All in all, a good time. read more

5 De Mayo Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas mixtas - Mexican Near Me - Westbury, New York

Came to 5 De Mayo Steakhouse in Farmingdale to try it before giving a review. Met the owner/chef and the manager, both of whom were super nice. They explained they were still working out the kinks of their recent opening, such as what their customers wanted and how much of each item on the menu to order, as they wanted everything to be fresh and not sitting around. Staff was also very attentive and nice - refilling our waters, cleaning off used plates, and chit chatting with us. Food was good; had the seafood platter, salad, various cuts of steaks, and dessert. After eating, we offered the manager our honest assessment of what we thought and he thanked us, as they wanted to know what their customers thought. We'll be back. read more

Food was great, service was great. Our server Fatima was very attentive and made our drinks. Between us we had four different margaritas, all different, all spectacular. No sour mix here. Everything was fresh. Highly recommended read more

Cinco de Mayo: The one day a year when everyone's a little Mexican. So what's better than celebrating the day by having a meal at a place that's basically named after the holiday? A lot of things are better, actually. The night of May 5th I dined at 5 de Mayo and boy was it a forgetful experience. Now before I go any further, I know a Mexican restaurant on Cinco de Mayo is going to be packed. But if you are said Mexican restaurant you should be prepared for this. It didn't feel like 5DM was. Taking reservations was nice, but you could tell from the start that things were getting a little overbooked. I got there with my buddy about ten minutes before our reservation and it was easy to see that the hostess was on edge when she said "We're gonna need those 10 minutes." No problem, and better yet we were sat before those minutes clicked by. But the table we received was squeezed all the way in the back of this already small restaurant. We were right on top of the backs of tables to my left and behind me while to the right was where the waiters placed orders and paid checks. Honestly, on any other night I probably would've spoke up, but I continued to cut them some slack. Hey, the live mariachi band was keeping my mind off of this for the most part. Ordering was next up and our waiter was sporadic in his drink retrieving (margaritas to celebrate the night) and the eventual checking on our meal, once food was on the table. Complimentary chips and salsa to start was nice, even if the chips weren't the freshest. Perusing the menu revealed some decent Mexican options and so my buddy and I split cheese quesadillas to start and then I went for the enfrijoladas with chorizo. The 'dillas came out fast, though they weren't anything complicated (cheese only on tortillas). They were tasty, but nothing special. It then took about forty minutes from that point to get our main dishes. I chowed down and found the enchiladas to be flavorful at first, but realized it was more due to the hot temperature of the food. The black bean sauce was tasteless while the innards of the enchiladas held minimal pieces of chorizo, which wasn't spicy and resembled hot dog more than the Mexican sausage. It was a bust to say the least. My buddy went for fajitas and said they were good, but that he's had better. When it was time to pay (by the way, pricing didn't match food portion, just sayin'), I figured I'd try for 10% off the bill with the Yelp checkin. Nope. Due to it being a holiday that was a no-go. I understand why, but it doesn't say any exclusions so maybe that should be added in there? Either way, we lucked out because our waiter only charged us for one margarita (and I'm pretty sure that was by accident). It was the final whack of the proverbial piñata for the evening. Overall, 5 de Mayo falls short of what you hope for, especially on its namesake holiday. Perhaps things run more smoothly on a non-holiday, but the food really wasn't anything spectacular. I'll drive up the road and go to Nelly's over this place any day. Adios, Mexico. read more

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This place was recommended by Open Table when I did a search of restaurants that were nearby with available seating. Due to the current situation, establishments have a certain capacity for dining in so i was very happy to see there were available time slots in the late evening on a Friday night. I confirmed my reservation and arrived on time. When I walked in, I could see it was a somewhat busy Friday night considering there was limited seating capacity. There was only one employee behind the bar who saw me enter. I did not see anyone else initially. He asked me if I wanted to order something to go but I stated I had a reservation and wanted to eat in. I was told to wait a moment. I was given a seat by the bar entrance which was fine. The other alternative was a lone table in the middle of the dining area. The tables were set up in a way where the middle area of the dining room was mostly empty and all seating was against the walls for distancing. ** All employees were wearing masks Two employees came to my table to take my order. One took the food order and the other asked if I wanted a drink. For my appetizer I asked for the Chorizo toreado and for the entree I order the pork chops. For my beverage i Just wanted a soda. Minutes later one of the employees informs me that they had no more pork chop without any apology at all. As an alternative I opted for the the bandeja azteca. It was quite some time that passed and I still did not get my beverage. Luckily I had water at the table. Later on a female server asked me if I wanted anything to drink. I told her I was waiting for the soda I ordered before. One of the servers brought a soda while I was eating my appetizer and apologized. As I was finishing up my appetizer, an entree of carne asada was brought to my table but was not the one I ordered. I was confused for a moment and they realized they made an error. They told me to wait a moment and brought the dish back into the kitchen. They eventually brought out the correct dish. The employees were good about checking on me from time to time. More so after some of the mistakes were made. At one point a gentleman dressed different than the servers also checked and asked if everything was all right. He may have been a manager or owner but I am not sure as he never introduced himself. The food was very delicious. The chorizo appetizer was very savory and hit the spot. The main entree consisted of steak as the protein and I was cooked nicely. I asked for rare but the receipt said medium rare. The meat was seasoned very well. I would definitely order those again if it were on the menu. I paid my bill and my two original servers wished me a good night. When I checked my Open Table app to give the review, the status of the reservation stated it was CANCELED. I refreshed the app Just In case it was a glitch as this has never happened before with any previous reservation. It still said the reservation was canceled. At this time of night the restaurant had already closed for the evening and I figured I could clear it up the next day. I then get an email from Open Table basically saying I was a NO-SHOW for my reservation which explains why my status was CANCELED online. The restaurant marked me as a no-show yet I was never contacted by anyone at the restaurant at any point regarding my reservation. Since I got seated I thought I was properly checked in. There was a form to fill out online if I felt my no show status was an error. I had to basically prove I actually ate there. Luckily I had a photo of the actual bill (I paid in cash so there was no electronic or paper receipt) which I provided the ID number of the transaction and I listed the food I ordered. Open Table sent me another email later on saying they had worked with the restaurant to correct the records. This had never happened to me before and was a new experience to say the least. read more

We had a party of eight people at 5 DeMayo The service was excellent, the staff was very pleasant and friendly. The Ambiance was nice and not to loud. Everyone in our party was saying how good the food was. Not only was the restaurant & food excellent it, but the portions were extremely large. You will not be disappointed. read more

Once again, came to a place risking if I was going to be satisfied. Risking the fact if it was going to be good or bad. At the end of the meal every single person that came in my group of 9 was impressed and completely satisfied of the food. read more

5 De Mayo Mexican Restaurant - Love it - Mexican Near Me - Westbury, New York

Have been going here for over a year now with my family. The food is consistently great and the atmosphere is super fun and relaxed. I go for both dine in/take out and never disappointed. Their Margaritas are fantastic and the owners are very nice. Every time I go they come over to the table and make sure that the food is good and make sure we are having a great time. Highly suggest! read more

The best chicken fajitas on Long Island. They come out sizzling hot, so fresh, well seasoned and generous portion size. Absolutely delicious! Stag was very attentive. They did a good job with social distancing. Our only complaint is the table for two is way too small for two people ordering the fajitas! It was really hard to assemble the food because we had very little space on the table. I really enjoyed my food and will be going back! read more

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I get the chicken fajita all the time. Love it. Lots of peppers and onions and quality chicken. Generous portion and awesome. Other dishes are really good as well. I would recommend. read more

Cinco de Mayo in Westbury was an awesome family owned place!! Tables were socially distanced and servers followed all guidelines. The food was soooo good 10/10! Makes me feel like i'm in Mexico. Awesome food and awesome service. i 100% recommend read more

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Love this place! Excellent food and Excellent service!! My family and I have been here numerous times and it's always wonderful. We recommend it to everyone. Great margaritas also!! read more

5 stars for 5 de Mayo. Fantastic fajitas, request for no onions was gladly accommodated. Generous portions of sizzling peppers and flavorful grilled chicken. Rice was fluffy and plentiful also. Husband didn't feel like Mexican food, steak was of good quality and prepared as requested, vegetable combo was flavorful. Intimate atmosphere with a true Mexican vibe . read more