Ruta Oaxaca in Patchogue is a must try! From the moment you pull up, the place is gorgeous, pink…read moredecor, flowers, so much attention to detail that you notice it even just walking or driving by. Walking inside, the ambiance only gets better.
The food is genuinely delicious. I've been here numerous times now, and every visit I discover a new favorite. We started with their prefix menu (they also run different specials throughout the week, so definitely ask what's available). For appetizers we had the vegetarian empanada, chicken, queso, and nachos, everything was packed with flavor. We also tried their margarita tower, which lets you mix and match from a great selection of flavors.
For dinner, we ordered salmon, shrimp, and ribs with yuca, rice and beans, and it did not disappoint, we actually had to take some home because we were so full! We still made room for dessert though: the churro with dipping sauce and the tres leches, which is hands down my favorite. We also did the traditional mezcal shot ritual (mezcal, orange, worm salt) it definitely caught up with me since I hadn't had a drink like that in a while!
Beyond the food, the service is fantastic and the owner is incredibly kind and welcoming. They have multiple locations, so no matter where you are, it's worth checking out. Highly recommend, this place is worth every visit!