If you come for anything make sure you order an horchata. It's consistently delicious and I pick up a chocolaty taste in it that I love. They're generous with their toppings like lettuce, tomatoes and cheese. The chips come to the table with all the toppings on them. I always leave with a to-go box because of the large portions. It's nice to have it again the next day though. The inside is colorful with fun decor and a flower heart on the front wall. It's World Cup season and the games we're playing! There's booth tables and regular tables available. The service is kind and helpful if you have questions. It's become one of my favorite stops in Long Island NY read more

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The lengua burrito was so good. Nice and flavorful and so filling. Really enjoyed it and will be back. The Al pastor tacos were alright. Horchata was good too. read more

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We did takeout from el nopal over the weekend. It was just OK. The chicken in the quesadillas was a little too chewy but good flavor. The beef in the tacos was tough and grizzly but again, the flavor was amazing. The bean and cheese papusas were the best part of the meal. We were disappointed. read more

I called to order and the attention was terrible, I mentioned to the girl that the volume of the music was very loud and that nothing could be heard and she just hung up then my husband called again and we repeated that nothing was heard and she said that it was not her problem, that kind of customer service is really very unpleasant read more

The food in this little corner cantina is nothing short of EXCELENTE! I mean, even the nacho chips they place on your table are generously topped with pico, cotilla cheese and the most delicious refried bean dip. Sadly there's no need for entradas when you have this. The first two times I came here I love love loved the Huaraches (something I had never before known about in all my Mexican dining experiences). But tonight I noticed Sopes, which seemed similar but maybe with a thinner fried corn tortilla. And with sopes I can get three small ones so that I don't have to choose between all the delicious proteins they have to offer. This way I got one asada, one al pastor and a barbacoa to sample. The sopes are a little on the dry side, despite the drizzle of cream. But I'm still a sucker for those crispy corn cakes. My wife had the chilaquiles, which featured such soggy nachos. They were probably a little crispy for the first five minutes. Tasty mixture of food though, among the soggy chips. read more

I've been meaning to try all the food spots on Post Ave and I've gotten takeout from this place a bunch of times over the past year or two. The place is fairly small and has a bunch of tables on the inside plus some bar-ish seating. Wouldn't be a bad place to dine-in but I've always grabbed food to go as I live fairly close by. I always get the same thing when I come here: 2 carne asada tacos ($3.50 each) and 2 pupusas ($2.75 each). As with pretty much all restaurants, prices have gone up in the past year or so. This order used to be about $12.50ish but it came out to $13.58 when I came most recently. I think the prices here are pretty worth it considering how good the food is and how much they give you. Both the tacos and pupusas here are fantastic. The carne asada is actually very tender and is a far cry from some of the other taco places on LI that put overcooked / dry steak on their tacos. Everything they put on the taco (fresh guac, diced onions, cilantro) works really well. I'm not a pupusa expert, but I think the pupusas here are pretty amazing. I always get the pupusa revueltas with pork and cheese inside. I can't get enough of these; they are so good and so satisfying. They always give you a lot of red sauce and cabbage to put on it as well. They're pretty huge as well for just $2.75. Honestly, it's probably best to just get 2-3 pupusas here and you'd have a huge meal for under $10. The only reason I'm docking a star is because I got burned using credit card here. Prices are 4% more expensive if you use a credit card FYI. So it's best to pay with cash. I didn't think their sign was very clear and the lady there wasn't too great about explaining it when I came on one occassion. Otherwise, customer service has been ok. Would gladly have given 5 stars otherwise. Cheers. read more

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Hidden gem in Westbury. Easily the best tacos and Mexican fare in the area. The restaurant is small with fun decor that takes me back to Mexico. The food here though is legit - easily on par with any eatery in Jackson Heights or Corona. Natives eat here while gringos eat at the eatery across the street - should give you an idea of the difference. The lengua tacos were amazing - just the right amount of tender meat seared on a flat top grill topped with onions and guacamole. Carne asada taco was juicy and tender. Pozole rojo was spicy and warmed to the core. Jamaica was overly sweet but the horchata was spot on. Portions are huge here, you will get more than your fair share for your money. Service was good too. Prices are really reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. Thumbs up. read more

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Hangry as hell so made a quick search for best Pozole soup near me, because that's what I was craving randomly, on my trusty Yelp app and Nopal was top of the list! They make a flavorful and hearty red Pozole soup with generous amounts of tender meat and hominy too! Also ordered a regular sopes that came with a good schmear of fresh refried beans, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cojito cheese and cream and it was the perfect accompaniment to the soup! Tried their horchata and sadly it wasn't as flavorful as I hoped it would be but loved that it was not clawingly sweet either! The staff was really nice both on the phone and in person and packaged everything nicely so there was no chance of spillage on the way home. There were a few customers at the counter saying area but all covid precautions were being done here. Parking was not an issue as well, but maybe because I came around 3 instead of in the AM... I Would love to try and eat in at the restaurant one of these days but for now I'm happy to have great authentic Mexican take out so close to home that I can enjoy piping hot! Y'all! Eat local! Support local! read more

El Nopal Restaurant - Perfectly packed for take out - Mexican Near Me - Nassau County, New York

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The food was amazing! This was my first time eating here and I ordered the Birria Tacos. OMG! They had so much flavor! Amazing food. I would totally go there again. The dish consisted of three tacos and I really didn't need to eat the third, but out of fear it wouldn't reheat well I stuffed myself on the last one because they were just that tasty. For a drink, I ordered horchata. I'm not sure if they make their own or not, but this stuff was the best I've ever had. And it came in a gigantic mug, which I finished all of. The service was a bit slow, but there was a large party in there when we walked in, and I think one of the cooks was out/late. Someone I assumed to be an owner came in, got to work on the grill to get the rest of the orders out, and then came around to ask if we were enjoying everything, so I won't hold this against the place unless it happens the next time I go. The overall atmosphere was pleasant. Nothing amazing. Your general run-of-the-mill Mexican place. It was clean and colorfully decorated. Overall, I liked the place and will definitely be going back. read more

El Nopal has seriously good tacos. We came here for takeout after trying a taco a friend had picked up from here. There was nobody else there when we arrived, however, people stopped by for pick-up orders pretty soon after we got there. The menu is expansive but has pretty good deals. Three tacos for $9.75, margaritas for $8, etc. They also have pupusas (a favorite of mine). We had to wait a bit for our food but it was worth it. The margaritas weren't strong but were tasty. The chicken taco was my favorite - flavorful, pulled chicken. The beef taco had a kick to it, which I enjoyed. They also included plenty of green sauce which is the key to my heart. It can be pricey if you don't take advantage of the deals but still worth it. read more

I was looking for a spot to eat after taking an exam and stumbled upon this little gem. It's cute and cozy, the waitress was very friendly and the food was absolutely amazing. I had the carne asada tacos and they were delicious. I will be back. read more

Casyal.atmosphere. This place has great food. Everything is fresh and cooked to order, even tortilla chips. Margaritas do the job as well.

Fun spot for Mexican and Central American food with the family or friends. Quick easy drive from major Westbury shopping to this restaurant on a calmer, walkable main street. Standouts were the fresh nance juice and orange juice and the nacho appetizer. Tostadas and quesadillas were tasty, as well. Took a while to get our main dishes, but worth it to get freshly prepared food in this lively place. We appreciated that staff were wearing face masks every time they were at our table (for their health & ours). read more

I had the enchiladas again and they are different from any others I have ever had. They look more like tacos. The chicken is put in and they are folded in half. Then a small amount of sauce is put on and they are covered in salad. read more

El Nopal Restaurant - Chicken enchiladas. - Mexican Near Me - Nassau County, New York

Food took forever. They focus on the take out deliveries rather than in person. Very disappointed. Probably just order out next time. Don't come if you don't like to wait an hour for your food. Plus the food was not good. The waitresses hide in the back so it's very hard to get anyones attention. read more

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The food at this place is not cook to order. They serve you food that's been sitting there all day. Save your money and skip this place. read more

Hella amazing!!!! We ordered pupusas (gone before we could snap a picture, cheese, cheese and beans, and loroco) sooo cheesy goodness heart warming appetizer.... I ordered a barbacoa burrito and dan ordered a al pastor quesadilla... the best, big portions, good flavors. Eat here. No question about it. Best food around. read more

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This place is a banger. Best tacos around. I'm only giving it 4 stars though because one time I called an order in and had to wait for over an hour for it when they said 20 mins. I went at 20 minutes and they said it'll be ready soon, so I waited in my car for 10 mins then came back and sat at the bar and waited another half hour while I saw some kids come in, order, then get their food and go. Not sure why it took so long to get my food, but the place wasn't busy at the time. All that said, the food is choice! read more

Always love the food when I go! The people are super nice and always playing great music too. I always feel at home here, AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE !!!!! read more

Excellent tacos Al pastor, the service is excellence once had the owner himself complete a delivery lovely people. The ambiance is average not bad at all read more

Delicious food! Ordered some pupusas, chicken flautas, chicken Texan nachos & a carnitas Torta. Everything was delicious and everyone was pleased. read more

El Nopal Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Nassau County, New York

Delicious, authentic Latin American cuisine. We ordered mixed cheese/pork pupusas and beef tacos, served piping hot and packed with flavor ft. fresh salsas. Also devoured an al pastor quesadilla and an array of tacos while passing through the area a few months prior.. cannot say enough good things - sweet family owned restaurant with vibrant atmosphere, highly recommended for savory comfort food. read more

El Nopal Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Nassau County, New York

Absolutely delicious and authentic Latin American cuisine ! The other day I came here, I ordered the mixed cheese/pork pupusas, beef tacos, and a chicken burrito with a maranon jugo on the side. Everything was packed with flavor, portions were plentiful, and I felt very satisfied. Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere as well. I can say for sure that I will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend !! read more

This place has served some of the best tacos I've ever had. The beef tacos were my favorite, they provide a lot of tasty sides that go well with the tacos. I also love that the food is cooked very well and they make sure to serve with little wait times. I definitely enjoyed this place and will recommend this to others who look for good tacos! read more

Worst Mexican food I've ever had. They got our order wrong, wouldn't deliver during the corona virus outbreak and the beef tasted like pure water and stove grease. The guy wanted the wrong food back.... in exchange for the correct order. Customer service was less than 1 Star on here. This place won't be open much longer with this kind of service and food quality. read more

Wait for food and service is long. We spent over 45 minutes to get our food. It's hard to even get service because they hid behind the counter. They were tending to more Togo orders rather than the customers. You can see that the customers around us were beginning to get restless as well. Was not a pleasant experience. read more

I needed to find some papusas in the area and this place came up. I ordered 10 papusas and 2 horachatas and the bill came up to around 30 bucks. Papusasas can be very pricey, but they were definitely worth it. Full of meat and cheese and big and juicy. Horchatas were also a good amount, only complaint was that it was very grainy towards the bottom but I think that's probably the norm right ? the mix always settles at the bottom. Delicious food, felt very comfortable, and quick service!! read more

Wanted to give this place a try but as soon as I walked in this woman in the back was making food with her mask off. NOT OKAY during these times especially when COVID is on the rise again and you are handling food. I walked right out. read more

Nachos were excellent. Perfect ratio of cheese, beans, and jalapenos. Beans were well cooked and great consistency. Got shrimp tacos; filling was great, but overall a bit dry. read more

Ordered food took way over and hour to get to us. When we called back the lady said the delivery guy just left. Meanwhile we live right next door so if they had other orders why didn't they drop off the closest one first? Then explaining to the lady on the phone she just hung up. Still didn't receive me food and very unhappy with this place service. Thought it would've been as consistent as the one in westbury but guess not . read more

Randomly stopped here for a quick bite, do not regret it at all. We got the parillada which consists of shrimp steak chicken breast rice beans guacamole loco de Gallo & tortilla with melted cheese. It was a lot of food I'm glad me and muy father shared a plate. The place is very clean & nice. Waiter very friendly. The melon juice is very good!!!! Will definitely come back the only reason i didn't give it 5 Stars is cuz they only gave me 2 shrimps!!' I'll be back tho! read more

Great Mexican food. Nothing special but the food is very good and reliable. You can order pretty much anything off the menu and it will be delicious! We usually do take out. I will miss this place when we move! read more

I normally don't put any reviews up, but this place has phenomenal food and drinks...the service are very nice and on top of everything ..defiantly going back read more

I love the food here one of the best Hispanic food restaurants on Long Island. They have some of the best tacos better than nearby competition. I would def recommend stopping by this nice little gem and giving it a try. The variety of dishes is excellent I never know what to get. read more

amazing authentic food. papusas are incredible. best ive had. service is prompt and very courteous. nice place to dine in. tacos are incredible too. sometimes i get chicken tacos to go. amazing taste and flavor. i eat their tacos on the go also, packed up nicely read more

This place was so amazing. Will definitely come back. The service was phenomenal, and not to mention they were open a snowy day.