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Caracara Mexican Grill, Farmingdale, NY
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This restaurant now offers Takeout

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Caracara Mexican Grill

4.4
4.4
1354 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican / Southwestern
Caracara serves authentic, upscale Mexican food in a comfortable setting. Couples, families and singles will feel at home in our dining room or tequila lounge. We are open seven days a week for lunch and dinner serving table-side guacamole, great margaritas, mojitos and sangria. Specials are offered daily and happy hour is Monday-Friday, 4pm-6pm in the tequila lounge. Our tequila list includes 70 premium tequilas. Menu features traditional entrees including Tamales, Iron Skillet Tacos and Enchiladas as well as our own innovative items such as Pollo Relleno.
Special prix fixe dinner menu for $29.95 Monday-Wednesday. (Starting September 2021) Tuesday is Taco Tuesday in Tequila lounge 4-6pm. Comfortable bar booths available as well as outdoor seating in season.
Lunch Menu served Monday - Friday 12n-3pm; Dinner Menu Served Monday - Friday after 3pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (516) 777-2272

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Brandon Wilson

  • Catering

    We offer a party menu for you to consider for parties up to70 guests in our dining room on available days as well as full catering and service staff for your home or private venue.

  • Private party facilities

    We offer bridal and baby showers, wedding rehearsal dinners and all other occasions. Generally we do not book events Friday and Saturday evenings.

  • Neighborhood

    Farmingdale

  • Cross street

    Prospect Street

  • Parking details

    Street Parking and Municipal Parking Lots behind restaurant (Field 2) and across the Street.

  • Public transit

    LIRR: Ronkonkoma line - Farmingdale stop

  • Entertainment

    Please check website for occasional live music in tequila lounge including live jazz.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 1,354 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. MikeP

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food & Great service as always. Always a great experience
  2. Brittany

    New York Area

    29 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Rice was really dry and the guac wasn’t as good as it used to be. The shrimp tacos were ok but nothing special.
  3. trish

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience at CaraCara! Food was delicious and service was excellent.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience1
    Extremely loud party of all women made it a miserable experience and the waiter was so terrible. Don’t go on a Sunday when they have party’s I suppose. The last time was much better then Yesterday.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The good was ok and when I received my meal they didn't give me the correct fajitas that I ordered. They charged me for chicken and steak and only gave me steak. Server gave me half back.
  6. MichaelS

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant with an extensive menu. Guacamole freshly made at table was excellent. Service was friendly and attentive. Large drink selection.
  7. RaymondB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    CaraCara is an upscale Mexican restaurant which serves outstanding dishes, has excellent service, and is overall an enjoyable experience. If you have not eaten in a genuine Mexican restaurant, I suggest you brush up a bit on their menu before going so that unlike me, you won' have to ask twenty questions.
  8. mussi9

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite Mexican Restaurant on Long Island, always amazing ! Be back soon !
  9. ErikB

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Living in the Village of Farmingdale gives us access to a bunch of great restaurants. Caracara is one of those restaurants. The food is always great and the service is always top notch.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I went there with my husband and my 2 year old toddler. The waitress was going to put us in a regular table but the manager decided to put us in a high table which the toddler high chair wouldn’t even reached the table and it was impossible to feed our child like that. We told them we couldn’t take that high table and they Didnt give us any other table meanwhile the restaurant was empty! We left that restaurant and we will never go back!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great.. ambience was great, great service
  12. PETERMAX

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Drinks were all ice.small and 15 dollars each.the food was cold and the smallest 35 dollar piece of fish I have ever seen.everything was over priced and I dont mind paying for good food but this wasnt the case .the only thing worse than the food was the mens bathroom.it smelled like a frat house party bathroom and hadnt been cleaned in months..Strong PASS on this S hole.
  13. Msmomo

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Mediocre Mexican food, overpriced, tiny portions.. they brought one tiny bowl of rice and one beans and said it was for the table when at most restaurants, everyone would get that with their entree. They fill you with lots of chips so you think you’re full, but the portions will leave you hungry. I didn’t even want to order dessert because I figured it would probably also be disappointing. The few saving graces: good location on Main St. and the cocktails.
  14. joank

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food! Excellent service! Will definitely go again!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We are visiting the area and wanted Mexican. The food was good, the drinks were great, but the cost relative to where we live was at least a 35% markup. We’d more likely eat here again if it wasn’t so expensive. The waitstaff was nice; a bit slow but they didn’t hover, which is preferred. Food was good overall. The mole I thought was a little burnt but my spouse didn’t have an issue. My res a la plancha was good - could use a bit more seasoning but cooked to my specs and the portion was more than adequate.
  16. JoeSay

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Manager very nice. Table was waiting. Server was attentive. Good food and drinks.
  17. bobw

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    when we arrive we were seated on time the bar tender was our waiter very friendly food was great will go back
  18. GailS

    New York Area

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Delicious fresh food. Fun atmosphere. Great drinks with a variety of options. My go to place for Mexican food.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It truly was a wonderful experience, including the staff and the food. Definitely recommend this place for a date night/anniversary!
  20. mythoughts

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Enjoyed the food , Drinks were great. Service was good too! Would definitely go back again
  21. JonM

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The service was amazing! My food was delicious. Loved the skillet tacos. Guac at the table was perfect. It was a very nice time. No pressure to rush too. Had a fun dinner
  22. JulieR

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Cara Cara, great food and drinks! Fun place to go with a group of friends

    Caracara Mexican GrillResponded on March 11, 2023Thanks Julie. We appreciate your comments.

  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Food was not great. Never saw a Mexican restaurant refuse to serve salsa in a large bowl. Only tiny ramekins. I was told they charge you in put in a bowl??? Food was uninspired. Meat was tough. Nothing was really great. Don’t think i will return.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The food wasn't as impressive in taste compared to the cost.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valentine’s day with the family. Food is outstanding as well as the drinks. You can bring the kids or have a date night. One of our favorite spots for the past 10 years.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Enjoyed the food. They seemed under staff- had the bartenders taking orders at the high table. Service was slow!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome. Food and service was great. Didn’t rush you which was nice.!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s was our first time there. Food was great so was the service we enjoyed ourselves. We will be back there again and next time with family.
  29. Live2Eat

    New York Area

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always great! Can't avoid having a good time here.
  30. SuzanF

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service and wonderful atmosphere
  31. Fun45

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Disappointing. Didn’t like the menu selection. No combinations. We had the enchiladas drowned in mole sauce. Robert Irvine should pay a visit and update the decor and menu. Friendly staff and overall good not great
  32. Christina

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service! Loved our dining experience here. They were very accommodating to my husband with his gluten-free allergy. We've been here 3x and we'll be back again soon.
  33. PaulD

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. My first visit here with my wife and we will definitely be returning. Guacamole, cocktails and both meals were very good.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Used to love this place but this last time was an utter disappointment. Order was simple, single serve guacamole, steak iron skillet and shrimp tacos. We sat at 5:30, after getting the guacamole and waiting by 6:30 we still hadn’t received our entrees and had to ask if they forgot to put our order in, when the food finally arrived, everything served was cold, the skillet wasn’t even warm, the cheese that should have been hot and gooey was a cold solid block in the skillet and the steak was cold. Shrimp tacos were cold and thrown together like an after thought. No one asked if we wanted our cocktails refreshed after our first ones. We were lucky we got a refresher on water or maybe they heard us say something about not at least getting water refills, as it was filled 2 seconds after. We did explain to the waiter about the food coming our cold as we didn’t even finish it and it wasn’t even addressed, like an oh well! As we were not locals, it was sad to have taken the drive and we will no longer return.
  35. Monicat

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The guacamole is FABULOUS!! The food is good but not inexpensive. The service here is always very good. The noise level is high. All in all, a good popular place.
  36. WendyR

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a lunch date with ladies one of which I hadn’t seen since 2018 our server, the manager (possible owner) and Dennis all made our experience at the restaurant excellent Thank you
  37. StephanieL

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Absolutely enjoyed!! Margaritas, delicious. Guacamole, amazing. Skirt steak, outstanding. Just delicious.
  38. MatthewD

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for a double date, lots of fun!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been dining at CaraCara for many years and it’s always all around excellent. The food is consistently good as well as service. We choose CaraCara as one of our favorite Mexican dinner out places and know that we will enjoy it each time.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always perfect

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Caracara Mexican Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (516) 777-2272.

Caracara Mexican Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 1354 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Caracara Mexican Grill

354 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Prospect Street

  • Neighborhood

    Farmingdale

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mexican / Southwestern, Mexican

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking and Municipal Parking Lots behind restaurant (Field 2) and across the Street.

  • Public transit

    LIRR: Ronkonkoma line - Farmingdale stop

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Brandon Wilson

  • Entertainment

    Please check website for occasional live music in tequila lounge including live jazz.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (516) 777-2272

  • Catering

    We offer a party menu for you to consider for parties up to70 guests in our dining room on available days as well as full catering and service staff for your home or private venue.

  • Private party facilities

    We offer bridal and baby showers, wedding rehearsal dinners and all other occasions. Generally we do not book events Friday and Saturday evenings.

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