Not sure why but I definitely prefer Mesquite to Monte Albon even though they're essentially the same. The salsa has more flavor, the queso is delicious and all the food is always perfect, I have no notes. read more

Food and service were amazing. We were visiting from California where great Mexican food is everywhere. We heard great things about this restaurant and it lived up to its reputation. It's going to be one of our regular dining spots! read more

I used to love it here! Food was amazing, however, the last year and a half I have found a thick hair (NOT my hair) not once, not twice, but THREE separate occasions. First two times I let it go. Sorry, but a third time? This is just unacceptable. They said they'd remake for me and likely take off my bill but then said bc they remade it so they can't. In this case I would've said forget it. I already felt grossed out anyway so my appetite was meh. The waitress even said they should refund me (for my whole $8 meal) and she offered out of HER pay. I said absolutely NOT. It wasn't her fault at all. She was actually wonderful. The cleanliness in this place however, is not. Can't possibly be wearing hairnets. I will no longer be returning or recommending. read more

I have nothing but amazing things to say about this place. The atmosphere is amazing, the service is always top notch and the food, the food is the best out of any Mexican restaurant I have ever had! The employees must be the nicest people in the service industry. My daughter only wants to come here for dinner when we go out, and they all remember her read more

Been here twice. Always the best service, best food, and best atmosphere. The carnitas are perfectly seasoned and always juicy. Burritos de puerco always sooooo good. I highly recommend every aspect of Mesquite grill. The perfect place to get dinner before a movie at Tinseltown. I also recommend getting dessert. The flan and tres leches cake are my favorite. read more

Mesquite Grill - Flan and tres leches cake - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

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We stopped in recently per suggestion of my wonderful niece. The food was okay. I had the salad with shrimp. The shrimp were fresh off the grill and seasoned to perfection, however the taco salad was lacking some flavor/toppings. The queso was awesome, but small for price. Drinks were a hit. Mesquite Grill is worth stopping if in the area. The servers were super kind and attentive. We will be dining again soon and sharing with family and friends. read more

This place is cute. It's decorated with a Mexican theme. Love all the colors. Came here on a Thursday at 5 and got sat right away. It got busy while I was there, which I'm not surprised because the food was really good. They gave us chips and salsa to start. I ordered the Baja tacos, which was my first time trying shrimp in my tacos. I usually get fish. Funny because our server messed up and gave me fish tacos, it looked really good so I wasn't going to say anything and just eat that but the owner came over with my correct dish. It was good, it had so many toppings rice, black beans, cabbage, pico de gallo, cheese and chipotle dressing.. everything on it went so good together, the shrimp were big and the tacos were filled. Yum! The only disappointment was the shrimp wasn't seasoned. This isn't stopping me from going back. I can't wait to try more menu items. read more

Mesquite Grill - Baja Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

I was glad that this came with corn tortillas. The yellow rice was flavorful. Service was good and attentive. This is my 2nd visit and enjoyed it much. read more

Mesquite Grill - Huevos rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Me and my 2 year old daughter came in for dinner on a Monday. It wasn't busy at all. Everyone was very nice and attentive. They have nice Spanish music playing. I ordered a jalapeño margarita (don't worry we had swim classes next door after). The margarita was delicious!! The chips and salsa were complimentary. The salsa appeared to be homemade and it was equally delicious. The staff appeared to be fluent in Spanish which gave it an authentic vibe. The decorations were beautiful inside. The carnitas on the tacos were good. The beans came in this adorable flower tortilla (see pic). Overall we will come back. Service was exceptional. read more

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this place was great the service was great also one of the workers was so funny he came around and started quacking at us and raising his eyebrows. And one time even mewed back at us read more

Cute, nice restaurant. Service is good. Food seems very tasty. Authentication Give you a nice helping. Prices very reasonable read more

All the Mexican, all the time. My nachos (making it supreme gets you lettuce and a few extra toppings) were really good. I had asked for half ground beef and half chicken. They put both all over the whole thing. Who's complaining? Not me! The beef was well-seasoned and the chicken was that bland shredded chicken Mexican places love to serve. Hubbo had the enchiladas and a tamale. Kid2 had a chimichanga. We were all pretty happy with our choices! Great service and the refills were timely. read more

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Came here for girls night out and some great Mexican food. Started off with a corona light and a frosty cold mug...perfect! Chips and salsa were average. I love enchiladas, so I ordered one beef and one cheese with sour cream. Beef was ok, just not a lot of flavor. Cheese seemed overcooked. A friend ordered the fish tacos and loved them. If I go back,I need to try something else. At lease the beer was good and cold! Our server was friendly and full of recommendations. Very colorful decor throughout the restaurant. read more

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I ordered the Baja tacos today and they were the best tacos I've had in a while and at a great value!

Placed a large order the other night for 5 people. Pick up was smooth and love the drive up window. We usually have a good meals from here, but lately the food has been mediocre. Last nights order consisted of: 1-Carnitas Fajitas 1-Chicken Burritos Supremos 1-Steak Burrito Mesquite 1-Chiles Poblanos (one chicken 1 beef) 1-Flautas 1-churros Blanket agreement across all meals is that all dishes were extremely bland, lacking flavor. Beans were puréed and resembled baby food. The most disappointing was the Chiles Poblanos where the Chiles were large but had minimal filling. Overall extremely disappointing meal and not worth the $90 spent. read more

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Had lunch in this Mexican restaurant. As soon as you enter the dining section, it feels like you are in Mexico. The decorations, the colors, the music, the smell takes your breath away. The staff was friendly. Our waiter introduced himself was knowledgeable about the menu, the ingredients used, the favorite dishes and was happy to assist and take care of us. They brought tortilla chips and they were crispy and warm. I ordered carnitas/rice/beans/tamal and everything was just delicious and full of flavors that worked and interact perfect with each other. I have to say that the black beans tasted just like Cuban beans (maybe their chef is Cuban ). They lost one star because the tamal was not good at all, it tasted like it was frozen and not fresh, it had lots of cheese on top of it which tells me someone was trying to hide something. I recommend this wonderful authentic Mexican restaurant to everyone. And don't forget to try their Margaritas! read more

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The food here has been delicious every time we eat here. The service was good and fast as well.

12/2/22 - #9 lunch special chicken burrito with refried beans. When I say my husband was sick from eating here, WE BOTH WERE, you cannot imagine. Beware of the HOURS of pollution to come and ruin any hopes of having a romantic evening!! OMG NEVER AGAIN! read more

Had a different taco Tuesday experience recently, we were told it's now 5 for 5 and you can't mix hard or soft, chicken or beef. We were a bit disappointed with this. It's fun to mix it up a little. It's possible our waitress gave us wrong information. Not super confident on what the taco Tuesday special is anymore :/ they're technically still only $1 but if you have to buy five of the same that's a little different. They were also out of quite a few beer choices listed on the menu which was a bummer but could be a covid result, just wish the menu had maybe been updated or a note mentioned. The quality of the tacos was the same as before. The food was good and our bellies were extra full since we had ten tacos for two people. read more

Mesquite Grill - Taco Tuesday, 5 tacos for $5 - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

This is my go to Mexican place. I almost always get he fish tacos and they are delicious!!! The service is always great, super friendly staff. So happy to have this place 5 minutes from home!!! read more

This place is amazing! Some of the best Mexican food I've had in Rochester. I'm very excited that Gates has a place like this now. The inside of the restaurant is smaller and the tables are close together, so I can imagine it gets pretty crowded on a busy night. I visited on a Thursday night for dinner and it was busy but not overly crowded. We were seated right away. I loved the bright, colorful decor. The staff was incredibly friendly and our server was the perfect amount of attentive. The chips and salsa that were brought out were great, but I wish there were more chips. I'm sure they would have given us more if we asked, but when we finished them our entrees were already out. I had the Sopa de Pollo (chicken soup) as an appetizer and it was one of the best soups I have ever had. It's pricier at $6.99 for a small-ish bowl, but it is SO worth it. The broth was slightly spicy, there was a ton of chicken, and the pico and avocado were perfect complements. I had the chilequiles for my entree and they were so good. Tons of melted cheese on top of perfectly seasoned pulled chicken. The tortillas got a little soggy, but there's not much you can do about that considering all the cheese and sauce on the chicken. The flavor was so good that I didn't really mind the chips. I had a great dinner here and I can't wait to come back! I really enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and friendliness of the staff. read more

Mesquite Grill - Sopa de Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Love this place! My new favorite restaurant! As soon as you walk in you feel right at home, such cute cozy environment. A smaller restaurant that they decorated so nicely for a Mexican feel. They also play really authentic Mexican music which ads to the ambiance. The food was BOMB!!! The menu was extensive with a lot of great options to choose from. I ordered Flutas which came an order of four and a huge side of rice and beans. They were delicious! The refried beans were the best, a spicy hint. My mom got the taco salad and she loved it as well. Not to mention you get free unlimited chips and salsa, finally I found a restaurant that still does this! Price and the amount of food served to us The Service was phenomenal the waitress was wonderful so attentive and nice. We got our food super quick too. The prices and the amount of food we got was great too. read more

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Excellent! Authentic Mexican food. Chips and salsa on point. Daytime waitress is a gem. Definitely a must try.

I'd give this place a 3 stars but it's just not there. Ordered grilled chicken tacos and if they gave 6 half Pennie's worth then I didn't see it. You'd think an extra $2.00 and you'd have some decent food - NOPE. Everything on the Menu is sub standard. They use boil chicken for more of their taxos z Steak is literally hamburger Chips and salsa - terrible Try out the new place next to Hooligans on Ridge Rd Greece Hudson NY chain place is a 5.0 STARS VERY VERY VERY GOOD and they don't cheap on anything Tell this place to GFUS already read more

Decent but nothing too crazy to write home about. Small restaurant only really gets packed on weekends. Food is run of the mill not the best not the worst but decent for the price. read more

This has been our go to place if we want a full Mexican meal during Covid. They are fast and it's very good! I had La Changa which comes with rice and my husband had the pick 3. Only complaint I have is I think the pick three should come with rice and beans. I need sides to make it feel like a meal read more

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Chips and salsa was spot on, chummy with chicken and one with beef both were very good.

Stopped in for a late lunch and was surprised the restraunt was fairly busy for a Tuesday afternoon. We just missed the lunch specials, but they did offer a 5 taco for $5 deal that was surprisingly good. We also had the margaritas, burrito, and tamale. Marg was decent, burrito was smaller than expected (more like an enchilada), and the tamale tasted old. Recommend the pork over their other meat option fillings, which was very moist and delicious. Chicken was ok, but not memorable. We also had guac, which tasted fresh but needed more salt. Overall it was a solid lunch option, especially if you get the taco special. read more

My friends and I came here recently and the food was fantastic! We went on a Tuesday night, so it wasn't to busy but a decent amount of people were still there. I had the burritos supremos and they were delish! My friends raved about their food as well. I also got a frozen strawberry margarita and that was good as well! Highly recommend!! read more

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Met some former colleagues here for lunch since it is right across the street from their offices. There were a number of lunch specials to choose from and all were reasonably priced. Everyone got a complimentary bowl of soup to start, which was a nice touch - it was OK. The salsa with the chips lacked flavor but they did the trick in tiding me over until the entree arrived. I ordered the enchilada, stuffed poblano and rice combo. Overall it was solid but not exceptional. The service was quick which was good since it was lunch. I was surprised when the waitress did not ask about separate checks given it is a business lunch place - so she had to redo the bill. If I worked across the street I would eat here to break up the work cafeteria monotony. read more

Even for a small place the wait time was reasonable and we had a nice drink and conversation at the bar with the friendly staff. Food was on point and came out in a reasonable amount of time. Atmosphere was inviting and happy. We'll be back! read more

Stopped in for lunch with the family. The chips and salsa were above average. I had the Chile poblanos, which came with rice and beans. The flavor was good and the peppers were fresh not from a can. The rest of the family had a vegetarian plate with a burrito, tostada, and quesadilla. We also had a soup, which was surprisingly large. All and all the food was good. I took off one star because the service was not great. They seemed to forget we were even there at the end of the meal. If I was in the area again I would totally give this place a second try, assuming I was not in a rush. The nice thing about this place is the location with easy on and off the highway. read more

The food was and service was AMAZING. this was our first time here and will now not be the last.

My wife and I are always on the lookout for good Mexican food in this area. This list has been pitifully short. But good news, the Mesquite Grill has moved to the top of the list. We had been to the place when it had been a yogurt shop and the remodel is very good. It's not loaded down with the typical kitschy decor, it's refreshingly different. There's a bar area and a well-appointed dining area. The staff is friendly and helpful. Servings are just right to fill but not overfill. The menu has a wide variety of dishes to choose from. My wife and I had the same basic lunches with just enough difference to sample each others. We were both VERY pleased and look forward to returning. We had been told that the place was "pricy", but we found that wasn't the case at all. There's a sizable patio for outdoor dining in warmer weather. I know that we will be going there during the Summer months, just because it's so damn good. If you're looking for good Mexican food, DO NOT overlook the Mesquite Grill. It's well worth a visit. read more

Mesquite Grill - The refried beans I ordered came in an edible bowl. This is a beef burrito with refried beens. - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

I was out in the community for work when my partner and I needed to stop for lunch. I was in the mood for Mexican, so I suggested this restaurant. I was excited to try it out because it is close to my home and I'm always looking for date night spots. The service was quick and friendly. We got in and out in no time. Food was warm and delicious! I loved the table salsa. It was so yummy! Definitely coming back sometime soon. read more

The nicest staff! Complimentary chips and salsa. Food is fresh and flavorful. Best rice I've had from a Mexican restaurant. I had pork burritos and my friend had a chimichanga. We all left STUFFED. You must order some queso; it's worth it. Oh! They also had 3 dollar margaritas while we were there (Monday). ;) . read more

Mesquite Grill - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

I ordered the Taco Salad - a simple order...over an hour later, I still did not receive the salad - ordered it through DoorDash. I also paid $4.00 for a 12 ounce Dr. Pepper. Highway robbery! Do not order drinks from this restaurant. read more

On our second visit to this wonderful Mexican restaurant, I still can't find one flaw. I ordered the Buritto Mojado. It consisted of a large flour tortilla stuffed with steak, mushrooms, and onions swimming in a pool of queso. For once I didn't add hot sauce because the dish had subtle flavor which didn't need embellishment. We were gratified that the place was bustling over the noon hour on a Monday. We want the Mesquite Grill to stick around. read more

Mesquite Grill - Combo #3 - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

We stopped in for some drinks and appetizers. We had the house margarita which was excellent it comes with red green and white salt to match the Mexican flag. We ordered the shredded chicken nachos - fantastic - and steak quesadillas. Everything was very authentic. We will definitely be back! read more

Mesquite Grill - Mexican Near Me - Rochester, New York

Came here for the second time and tried Burritos de Puerco that came with refried beans (or rice, your choice) and a small salad. The burritos were not what I expected because they did not have anything else inside other than plenty of nicely-seasoned meat wrapped loosely in a tortilla. But they tasted great and were filling for people like me and bf who usually opt for lighter meals. The waiters were attentive and took care everything with ease. BTW I had a sip of the margarita and it was strong and delicious. read more

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