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Popular Taco Chain Opening Fourth Restaurant On Long Island Popular Taco Chain Opening Fourth Restaurant On Long Island
Popular Taco Chain Opening Fourth Restaurant On Long Island A popular Italian taquería is opening a new restaurant on Long Island. Tony’s Tacos signed a long-term lease at Holbrook’s The Shops at SunVet on Sunrise Highway, according to Breslin Realty. An opening date was not given. The restaurant chain boasts just about every type of taco one could crave, including several varieties of chicken, shrimp, pork, fish, and veggie tacos. Tacos alla Scarpetta Facebook/Tony's Tacos Unique combinations include short rib Peter Luger, chicken parm, smoked salmon, mushroom risotto, and a surf & turf taco. Those opting for the classic carne asada …
'A Must-Visit': New Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Delightful Mix Of Textures, Tastes' 'A Must-Visit': New Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Delightful Mix Of Textures, Tastes'
'A Must-Visit': New Long Island Restaurant Cited For 'Delightful Mix Of Textures, Tastes' Its name translates to “one more,” and that’s just what customers will be asking for at this new Long Island restaurant. Uno Mas Southampton – located in Southampton at 44 Hampton Road – opened in late June 2024, serving up a simple menu of “tacos” and “not tacos.” Inside the brick-wall and wood-beam-ceiling interior, patrons can chow down on an array of taco goodness, including carne asada (grilled steak), pollo (chicken), and adobada (marinated park). There are also shrimp, cod, and pulled mushroom varieties. Instagram/unomastacosytequila Adorning the “not tacos” portion of the menu …
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Long Island Location Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Long Island Location
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Long Island Location Don’t let the name fool you; all body types are welcome at this new Long Island restaurant. Fat Boy’s Burrito opened its latest store in Patchogue, at 74 East Main Street, on Tuesday, Aug. 20. Founded in 2017 by Tony Othman, the fast-casual Mexican eatery specializes in “fat” burritos, as well as quesadillas, tacos, and street corn. Customer favorites, according to Yelp, include the Fat Hawaiian Burrito – made with marinated steak, grilled pineapple shrimp, rice, arugula, salsa, onion strings, and Fat Boy’s sauce. View this post on Instagram …
Best Tacos Found At This Long Island Eatery: Voters Best Tacos Found At This Long Island Eatery: Voters
Dirty Tacos And Tequila Voted Best Tacos Just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Dirty Taco and Tequila — which has multiple locations across Long Island — has been voted as having the best tacos around, according to the Bethpage Best of Long Island 2024 results. It is the third time the eatery has won the title.  Self-described as being “part LA food truck and part Asian street food with an urban street vibe,” the eatery offers a variety of innovative flavors — think Asian sloppy joe, Thai meatball, bang bang shrimp, and chicken tinga tacos — that sets it apart from a normal taco spot.  Related Story: Fan Favorite Re…
'I Smiled The Entire Time': New Mexican Restaurant On Long Island Off To Sizzling Start 'I Smiled The Entire Time': New Mexican Restaurant On Long Island Off To Sizzling Start
'I Smiled The Entire Time': New Mexican Restaurant On Long Island Off To Sizzling Start A new Long Island restaurant serving an innovative, modern take on Mexican cuisine is off to a sizzling start. Ixchel Mexican Cuisine – located in East Setauket at 130 Old Country Road – opened in December 2023 under the direction of Juan and Daphnee Munar. Their menu takes inspiration from Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and includes both street tacos and birria tacos, made with stewed beef and filled with Oaxaca cheese, cilantro, onion, and served with a consommé beef broth. Diners can choose from a half dozen appetizers – like the grilled Spanish octopus or the sauteed shrimp in garlic – an…
‘Moan-Inducing’ Menu Lands NY Eatery On ‘Best New Restaurants In America’ List ‘Moan-Inducing’ Menu Lands NY Eatery On ‘Best New Restaurants In America’ List
‘Moan-Inducing’ Menu Lands NY Eatery On ‘Best New Restaurants In America’ List Food so good it evokes moans of pleasure? A New York restaurant was among 50 across the country to make Esquire’s “Best New Restaurants in America” list for 2023. Casa Susanna – located in the Greene County hamlet of Leeds, at the Camptown Hotel – was heralded as serving up the best Mexican food on the East Coast. To come up with the list, Esquire writers traveled the United States, trying nearly 200 new restaurants serving up all styles of cuisine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Casa Susanna (@casasusannacamptown) “After a se…
Beloved Long Island Eatery Unexpectedly Closes Beloved Long Island Eatery Unexpectedly Closes
Beloved Long Island Eatery Unexpectedly Closes After nearly nine years in the business and recent rumors among Long Island foodies, a well-liked restaurant announced that it has permanently closed. On Friday, July 14, La Bonita in Coram announced online that it is no longer in business, putting to end swirling rumors about what was happening with the popular Mexican spot. “Unfortunately, La Bonita is permanently closed,” Steve Salazar wrote in a post shared on both the Long Island Food & Drink (LIFD) and the restaurant’s social media pages. "The partners are retiring from the business and extend their heartfelt thank you for su…
This Long Island Eatery Serves Up Best Mexican Food, Voters Say This Long Island Eatery Serves Up Best Mexican Food, Voters Say
This Long Island Eatery Serves Up Best Mexican Food, Voters Say The restaurant, which has a winning track record, has been recognized yet again for its delicious cuisine. Long Islanders have spoken: Maria’s Mexican & Latin Cuisine, located at 211 Smithtown Boulevard in Nesconset, is the best Mexican restaurant on the island, according to the 2023 Bethpage Best Of Long Island results. Maria’s, which has previously won Best Latin American Restaurant eight years in a row, is no stranger to being recognized for its “magical” food and atmosphere. “Maria’s Mexican and Latin American Cuisine was born out of a lifelong passion for Latin American culture…
New Long Island Restaurant Praised For 'Excellent Food, Great Atmosphere' New Long Island Restaurant Praised For 'Excellent Food, Great Atmosphere'
New Long Island Restaurant Praised For 'Excellent Food, Great Atmosphere' A popular restaurant known for its burritos and salads appears to be a hit with foodies just days after opening its newest location on Long Island. Shrimpy’s Burrito Bar, located in East Islip at 322 East Main Street, held its grand opening on Monday, March 20. Earlier Report: Popular Restaurant Reveals Opening Date For New Location In Suffolk County It marks the third location for the chain, which first welcomed diners in August 2018 in Massapequa Park. A second location later opened in South Huntington. Owner Ryan DiPaola told Daily Voice he describes the eatery as a beach themed, Cali…
East Coast, Meet West: New LI Taqueria Promises Taste Of San Francisco East Coast, Meet West: New LI Taqueria Promises Taste Of San Francisco
East Coast, Meet West: New LI Taqueria Promises Taste Of San Francisco A Mexican restaurant chain serving up “the best of the San Francisco taqueria experience” is already making a splash with customers days after opening its newest location on Long Island. Dos Toros Taqueria, located in New Hyde Park at 1624 Marcus Avenue, held its grand opening on Thursday, Jan. 19. It’s the brand’s 19th location in New York. The fast-casual Mission-style taqueria was founded by California brothers Leo and Oliver Kremer who, according to the company’s website, got a “rude awakening” when they arrived on the East Coast and realized “the same stuff simply wasn’t available.” …
New Steakhouse Open For Business In Farmingdale New Steakhouse Open For Business In Farmingdale
New Steakhouse Open For Business In Farmingdale A new eatery is serving customers on Long Island. 5 De Mayo Steakhouse in Farmingdale held its grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 4. The restaurant, located at 2120 Broadhollow Road, offers entrées including prime sirloin steak, filet mignon, Colorado rib steak, and more. In addition to steak dishes, guests can also order burritos, enchiladas, tacos, and fajitas. Read the full menu here. Online reviewers have already cited specific dishes they enjoyed. "The menu had great Mexican options and great steak options," Sheena C., of Melville, said in a Yelp review. "I decided to g…
This Eatery Serves Up Best Tacos On Long Island, Voters Say This Eatery Serves Up Best Tacos On Long Island, Voters Say
This Eatery Serves Up Best Tacos On Long Island, Voters Say For the second straight year, a popular Long Island eatery was chosen as the best tacos on Long Island. Combining the styles of a Los Angeles taco truck, a Miami liquor stand, and an “authentic urban feel,” Dirty Taco + Tequila was chosen as the “Best Tacos on Long Island,” in a new poll. Dirty Taco + TequilaFacebook/Dirty Taco + Tequila The restaurant currently has locations in: Rockville Centre on Sunrise Highway; Wantagh on Merrick Road; Woodbury on Jericho Turnpike. Dirty Taco + TequilaFacebook/Dirty Taco + Tequila Each year, the Bethpage Best of LI polls Long Islanders to lay…
New Seaford Restaurant Cited For Good Food, Good Fun New Seaford Restaurant Cited For Good Food, Good Fun
New Seaford Restaurant Cited For Good Food, Good Fun If you are ready for a fun night out complete with a mariachi band and street tacos, you will want to head for a new Mexican restaurant on Long Island. Frida's Mexican Grill in Seaford has been open for about three months and is off to a roaring start with plenty of online five-star reviews. Picky eaters will have no problem finding something to eat with more than 25 entrees on the menu, plus soups, salads, and appetizers.  A look online finds that favorites tend to be the street tacos on corn tortillas with a choice of skirt steak, chicken, chorizo, or shrimp, all topped off with cilantr…
Popular Restaurant To Open New Long Island Location Popular Restaurant To Open New Long Island Location
Popular Restaurant To Open New Long Island Location The owners of a popular restaurant that specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine are preparing to launch a new location on Long Island. Ruta Oaxaca is set to open in Suffolk County around the second week in December, according to owner Jose Castillo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine (@rutaoaxacamex) Castillo owns the eatery with Chef Felipe Arellano and Chef Carlos Arellano, two brothers who were born and raised in Oaxaca, Mexico. The owners have operated their business in Astoria for nearly a year no…
Long Island Restaurant Praised For Authentic Mexican Cuisine Long Island Restaurant Praised For Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Long Island Restaurant Praised For Authentic Mexican Cuisine A cozy Long Island restaurant that offers guests a wide selection of Mexican cuisine has been praised by guests for its authentic menu.  Little Mexico Restaurant is located at 280 Post Ave. in Westbury.  The longtime eatery serves up a variety of tacos made with handmade round tortillas, including chorizo tacos, chicken tacos, pork tacos and more. The menu also includes a number of seafood and steak dishes, including a grilled steak and avocado dish and a tilapia dish made with green tomatillo sauce.  Guests can choose from number of margarita flavors, such as peach, m…
Popular Restaurant Preparing To Open New Location On Long Island Popular Restaurant Preparing To Open New Location On Long Island
Popular Restaurant Preparing To Open New Location On Long Island A popular restaurant known for its tacos, burritos and margaritas is preparing to open a new location in Suffolk County. Lucharitos announced that it will open a restaurant in Melville. The new restaurant will be located at 834 Walt Whitman Road. Michael Czartosieski will be the assistant general manager of the Melville location and is the current general manager of the Greenport location. He said construction is underway for the Melville restaurant, and it is expected to open sometime in mid-September. “We’re trying to bring that fun, Greenport atmosphere to Melville," Czartosie…
Popular Mexican Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location Popular Mexican Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location
Popular Mexican Restaurant Opens New Long Island Location A popular Mexican eatery, boasting an extensive selection of burritos with names derived from Long Island culture, has opened a second location in the area. In addition to its flagship Massapequa store, Shrimpy's Burrito Bar opened a second location on West Jericho Turnpike in Huntington in September. "All three owners grew up on the south shore of Long Island. What we bring is a young, FUN and energetic feel to the kitchen," reads the restaurant's website. "Our food is made with love and has a 'hometown' vibe rubbed off by our Long Island cultured names for all of our menu items. We also c…
Here Are Five Hotspots For Tacos In Nassau County Here Are Five Hotspots For Tacos In Nassau County
Here Are Five Hotspots For Tacos In Nassau County Some like them simple with savory meat, salsa, onions, and cilantro, while others consider top tacos ones with fancy ingredients, like grilled tenderloin, chipotle mayo and pineapple salsa. However, you enjoy them here's five places to try tacos in Nassau County. Cancun Mexican Grill, 716 Broadway, Massapequa: It's a family-owned sit-down Mexican restaurant and offer free delivery, says their website. The tacos come in threes. Choices include chicken, pork, and shrimp and they come with chips and salsa. A Yelp post by Edward Conley says, "I've had steak burrito/burrito bowl, tacos. Gre…
Popular Mexican/Spanish Main Street Mainstay In Babylon Closing After 30 Years In Business Popular Mexican/Spanish Main Street Mainstay In Babylon Closing After 30 Years In Business
Popular Mexican/Spanish Main Street Mainstay In Babylon Closing After 30 Years In Business A Long Island staple of three decades has served its last meal. Don Ricardo’s in Babylon closed its doors for the last time on Thursday, June 13, as the owners ride off into the sunset and retirement. On their last day, there was reportedly waits of upwards of two hours outside the popular Mexican/Spanish spot and a line out the door and spiraling down the sidewalk of patrons looking to get in one final meal at Don Ricardo’s. “It's so hard to say good-bye...and after 30 years, this evening will be the last dinner served at Don Ricardo's Restaurant on E. Main Street,” officials in Babylon p…