In my opinion, they have the best Tex Mex food around. Period, end of sentence, case closed. I have ordered from here twice. I'm a big food fanatic. I have dined at some of the nicest and most expensive places money can buy. Here at mesquite you absolutely get the best caliber food prepared flawlessly. You can taste the experience. It's just done right and executed perfectly. Friendly atmosphere, great crew, and the place is immaculate! Kudos to the owner and staff! A little pricey but as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. And it's definitely worth it. Just wish the portions were slightly larger. I.e. A little more calamari in the crispy calamari dish. It's soooo good! KEEP IT UP GUYS! PERFECT EXECUTION FROM BEGINNING TO END! Thanks! Paul B. Ridge. read more

Mesquite Tex-Mex - Two foodies - Tex-Mex Near Me - Wading River, New York

It's a nice location. Nice buildout. But unfortunately the food is mot good at all. There are many great Mexican food options on the island. And I feel bad writing a negative review but it was one of the worst I've had. read more

Maybe I caught them on an off day but I bought 3 Chicken Burritos with plenty of tasty rice, but very little chicken. One of the burritos had literally 3 little chunks of chicken, all packed to the last bite of the burrito. I'm happy to pay a good price for dinner, but not for a tortilla packed with rice. read more

Great food, especially the hot sausage chili. Would be better if the owners weren't deaf, loud music make the atmosphere undesirable.

Ordered tacos to go recently! Was pleasantly surprised at the huge selection they have to choose from, and somehow the variety doesn't seem to affect the quality at all. Great neighborhood spot! Recommended by my Airbnb host during our stay. I would suggest ordering the fish tacos of the day. The ginger mango salsa is delicious! read more

Ordered from here a few times with mixed results. The specialty tacos are really good. The only downside was the steak and pine nut taco comes with literally 2 pine nuts. You apparently have to ask for "extra" to get a normal amount. At $4.75 for a single taco, it's misleading to list nuts as a main ingredient and barely include them. The duck taco comes with a normal amount of walnuts. The shrimp BLT taco is very good. I also ordered the pork fajita burrito once and it was great, but the second time they added a bagged lettuce mix with raw shredded carrot that's not supposed to be there and cut it like a wrap. They're also expensive for the small size, so to order a burrito and get a salad wrap was disappointing and not great tasting. I've never had that happen anywhere else. Sometimes they include a bag of chips and tiny salsa, but sometimes not. The $4 chips and salsa was described as being "a good size bag" of chips but was the same size as the free bag. I was expecting a saucier salsa, but it's actually about a cup of pico de gallo. It was still good even though not exactly expected, but I probably wouldn't order it again. FYI, Website says they're open on Tuesdays, but the phone message says they're not. read more

Been a huge fan of this place from back when they were a roadside food truck. Food is always fresh and made to order. Great selection for vegetarians and carnivores alike, and they always have interesting specials. The skirt steak taco is fantastic, as well as the shrimp taco, mushroom taco, pork burrito and veggie fajita burrito and more! I've dinged them a star for two reasons. First up, last time I got the pork burrito I pulled a nice long hair out of my mouth while chewing my third bite. It happens, I get it, but it was gross. Next, and a note to management on this one. Taco Tuesday is alive and well, how you're closed on Tuesday's is beyond me. In years passed they would at least open on Tuesday's during the warmer weather. They're apparently not doing that anymore. So after calling for the better part of 30 minutes we were forced to go to their competitor that is open 7 days a week. You guys would get a lot more business from our household if you were open on Tuesday's. read more

Fantastic burger!! Found this spot last summer, Fresh, fast, friendly, comfortable open dining room.

Definitely the best tacos around. I have been here about 15 times and I am never disappointed. Really good food.

Great drinks! Fantastic food! Tricky location! WOUKD love to see this place in a larger location! Excellent service, food and drinks!

Great food Nice owners But they went political a year ago so people get uncomfortable I don't need them for this I just want their great food and great personality Too much stress otherwise read more

Do not go to this restaurant if you value your health. COVID safety procedures are never followed; Employees and patrons do not wear masks, social distancing is not enforced and its clear by their signage that they do not take the pandemic seriously. Also, The food is not good enough to risk getting COVID. The duck taco is the only ok thing on the menu and it is always DRENCHED in the sauce. Staff is rude and food takes a long time as well. read more

Had the jerk chicken taco, the short rib taco, chips with salsa (they make it from scratch), and the corn soup. Everything tasted super fresh and delicious. You can tell they take pride in the food. Highly recommended. read more

Nothing less than 5 stars, we love this place! The owner is always on site ensuring the customers get nothing less than 5 star food and service. 5 minute drive from home and the best TexMex around, and a great location of course! Keep coming to Mesquite and support the local restraints in Wading River, you won't be disappointed!! read more

Disappointed.. this place was FIRE! That signature mesquite chicken and steak was bomb. We gave it a few tries and it's just not the same at all since it reopened. The burritos and wraps are half the size and missing all of the greatness mesquite is known for. Overpriced, under portioned and lacking the burst of great flavors. Sad sad things. read more

The Chicken Tortilla soup is amazing. Also ask for their homemade hot sauce if you like spicy.

Awesome food, incredible flavors it's a must go destination. Steve the owner is a great guy and served up an impeccable fare. GO!!!

Freshly made delicious food. Tried the pulled pork, steak & blue cheese tacos, fajita burritos, and locos nachos. We went back for seconds it was so delicious. My daughter and I especially liked the pulled pork tacos. I can't wait to try some of the other speciality tacos. This is my new favorite place. Staff was friendly and restaurant was clean. In my opinion a perfect score. read more

Great and fresh food. I'll absolutely come back. The owner was a nice guy. He didn't have a liquor license but gave me a beer for free! read more

Don't waste your time. Ordered dinner and it's overpriced and small portions. One meal was wrong and had to go back and the meal they gave me when I went back was just put together fast and without half the ingredients. When I called back they didn't care, asked if I ordered it right. This place has gone down hill since new owners. read more

We loved this find! Everything was SO fresh: from the guac & pico, to the speciality tacos. I had the daily special fish tacos (grilled mahi) and Rob had skirt steak goat cheese tacos. YUM. Quick, friendly service and fun atmosphere. We'll be back soon! read more

Home of the overpriced burrito and $6 chicken or beef taco. Food is eh. $9.50 queso is thick chunky and starchy. Was hoping for better when this reopened. read more

Great little neighborhood spot! The food is fresh and delicious, prices are fair. The menu is similar to Chipotle but broader and more creative. The charming duck pond across the street made the duck tacos sound a little less appealing, but I'm sure they are tasty. There isn't a ton of seating and it has a very casual vibe, but it a cute space and the atmosphere is very cozy. Right now they accept cash only, but the guy at the counter said a credit card system would be coming in a few days. Definitely worth a visit! They also have a location in Sound Beach and a food truck. read more

Oh me oh my I wish to have found this delightful, casual eatery sooner. Just about the finest darn tacos I ever did have. Tried the fish and camerones, mighty tasty. Loved the decor, brought our own brew but they had a nice sodapop selection. What a charming gem in beautiful Wading River... :) yummy read more

This place is quaint and little. The service was excellent even though it was a quick serve. The food was phenomenal. I can't say enough good things about this place. You may underestimate it from the outside but this is an undiscovered gem in wading river. read more

We have eaten in and taken out several times. The food was good, and the decor is trendy, but the counter help were not what I would consider good food industry employees. It would be nice if they were a bit friendlier and accommodating, more service oriented and spent less time playing with their cell phones and seeming like they would rather be somewhere else. There was no soap in the men's room. This is a restaurant and COVID is still with us, fill your bathroom soap dispensers. read more

Great food , always fast, reasonable prices , cute location in wading river. Always fresh ingredients used. Nice staff

Beautiful day for a motorcycle ride and we were looking to end the day with a low key Cinco de Mayo type dinner. We found the perfect place...the ride to the restaurant was beautiful and the food was out of this world. The black bean and beef chili was full of flavor with just the right about of heat. I had the steak blue cheese taco, the fish taco and the pork taco. All of which were nicely filled and full of flavor. Hubby had the steak burrito which was very large and also full of flavor. It seems to be more of a take out place but there were tables and a counter with stools along the windows. This will most definitely be a repeat destination on future bike rides. read more

This place is awesome! Not only is the food amazing, but the vibe is great. My favorite taco spot on Long Island by far.

A hidden gem. Found this place by accident and I could not have been happier. The food was incredible. Had the grouper taco and steak with goat cheese taco. Priced right ! No AC and it was hot in there but worth the sweat. read more

I love this place!! I go here at least 5 times a month!!! The setting is beautiful the historic town of Wading River! The restaurant is right across the street from the ponds very casual eat in or take out it's so easy food is ready in minutes My favorite dish is Shrimp BLT Tacos!! read more

Love their unique tacos and burritos. Always great for takeout, but limited seating if dining in. We were regular customers until COVID, as the owner took a political stance on the virus and masking that turned us off. read more

Very enjoyable place. Don't understand the other reviews complaining about the customer service here, I've found it to be great. Feels like an honest friendly neighborhood business. There is a pretty full menu including an elaborate taco section if you want to try something different. I have had a couple of these, and while they were good, $5 a taco is a lot when you need 4-5 to make a meal out of it. Not saying the quality isn't there, just that $20 for a lunch is a lot for a take out place. Most will be quite happy with the simple burrito side of the menu. This is my go to order and over all I've been quite pleased. The chicken and steak can be a little dry and bland, but an extra cup of their fine salsa will fix that. The pork was a little sweet for my taste, but was done well. My favorite is the shrimp burrito which out of all of them is the boldest, most flavorful, and manages never to seem dry. The burritos are a good size and come with a packet of chips (which I wish were salted). For $8 it's a great deal. My only real gripe about this place are the hours. They are closed or have only late hours early in the week. They also seem to change depending on the day. Really more of a weekend place I guess. Maybe affects me more because I'm off early in the week, but it seems I keep going there for lunch and they're closed. They've even sent me away because they decided to close a couple hours early that day. It's also worth noting that they only accept cash. Not a knock against them- but just an FYI. read more

Ehhhh.... ordered the vege fajita burrito. Way too much rice and hardly any veges; rice wasn't even listed in the ingredients. The rice was also brown rice which made it really weird. Everyone in my party felt that it was a little pricey for the menu items and the ambiance. Alcohol is not served here. Funchos in Riverhead is a better option if you are willing to drive further east. read more

I go to Mesquite about 1 to 2 times a week. It's a great spot to grab a taco or salad. I've never been disappointed at Mesquite!

I am always looking for a reason to pass by Mesquite for lunch or dinner. Their food is fresh, delicious, reasonably priced, and served with a smile in a relaxed, clean, well-considered atmosphere. Every experience I have had there has been pleasant to say the least. The fact that it's BYOB is delightful. Bring a group of friends for a fun evening catching up over great food, or bright your special someone for a cool date. Mesquite is just right for anyone, any time. Just got home from dinner there and I'm already looking forward to heading back. read more

We always look for taco places on Long Island and this is hands down one of the best. We had the Mesquite chicken, blue cheese skirt steak, traditional beef, and pulled pork. All were delicious. Will definitely be back. read more

Simply the best tacos around. The pulled pork tacos are absolutely delicious. I have taken many people here, and they are always amazed at how good everything tastes. It's always fresh and service is always amazing. I always stop there whenever I'm in the area. read more

This is my favorite place to go for tacos. The tacos here are different, the style is more bbq than Mexican. They have a diverse selection of different tacos and burritos and everything is always fresh and well presented. They do not sell alcohol but they let you byob which can be nice. I have been here dozens of times and I never get let down. read more

They have the craziest tacos. They have this beef brisket taco most amazing thing in the world. Had mashed potatoes and gravy and fried onion strings on it. besides normal tacos they have a lot of unique tacos that are amazing and all their food in general is bombbbb. Especially the calamri. I wish the one in Sound Beach was still open I always used to go to that one. I would still drive the 30 minutes out to Wading River just to get these tacos though read more