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Caracara Mexican Grill
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- 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
Menu
Dinner Hours: Monday-Thursday 3pm-9pm; Friday 3pm-10pm; Saturday 12pm-10pm; Sunday 12pm-9pm
Botanas - Appetizers
Guacamole
with chips & salsas
- Single$14.00
- Double$28.00
Queso Fundido$13.00
Baked Chihuahua cheese, pepper and onion topped with chorizo, corn and cilantro served with flour tortillas
Pulpo Asado$18.00
Grilled marinated octopus over jalapeno puree topped with orange salad
Calamares Fritos$16.00
Blue corn crusted with chipotle honey aioli & ranchero
Quesadillas con Queso
Flour tortillas filled with Chihuahua & cheddar cheeses, side of sour cream & ranchero
- Queso$13.00
- Chicken$16.00
- Shrimp$17.00
- Steak$18.00
Camarones Tamales$17.00
Corn tamal, grilled jumbo shrimp, chipotle cream
Ensalada de Caracara$11.00
Mixed greens, tomato, radish, mango, queso fresco, onion, avocado, pomegranate vinaigrette
Coco Habanero Mussels (Seasonal)*$16.00
PEI mussels baked in a coconut habanero broth, served with chimichurri panesitos
Ceviche del Dia*$13.00
Made daily served with chips
Guacamole de Calle
Topped with roasted corn, cotija cheese, mayonnaise and chili powder
- Single$16.00
- Double$29.00
Sopa de Tortilla$11.00
Tortilla soup with avocado, chicken, Chihuahua cheese, tortillas, cilantro, pasilla chili & crema
Nachos de la Casa$16.00
Corn Tortillas, pico de gallo, jalapeño, melted nacho and Chihuahua cheese, black beans, sour cream, guacamole
Rollitos de Pollo$11.00
Crispy chicken flutes, crema, salsa rojo & cotija cheese
Pollo Tamales$14.00
Pulled chicken, corn tamal, mole poblano
Vegetarian Tamales$14.00
Spinach, mushroom, corn, onion, chipotle cream
Mexican Fiesta Salad$14.00
Romaine lettuce, corn, pico de gallo, bell pepper, black beans, tortilla strips, cotija cheese, guacamole, side of tomatillo cream dressing
Empanada del Dia$12.00
Made Daily served with dipping salsa
Plaza Tacos
Made with soft corn tortillas, garnished with cilantro (4 per order). Served with family style house rice & black beans
Tacos de Pollo$22.00
Grilled chicken in adobo, chipotle aioli, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo
Tacos de Camarones$24.00
Shrimp cooked in chipotle lime butter. Topped with corn, poblano pepper, mango aioli & red cabbage
Tacos de Pescado$23.00
Mahi-mahi breaded and flash-fried, habanero agave aioli and pickled red onion
Tacos Mixtos$24.00
Select two of the following: Pollo, Pescado & Camarones
Iron Skillet Tacos
Served with soft corn tortillas, Served with family style house rice & black beans
Pollo a la Plancha$23.00
Adobo marinated chicken breast, Chihuahua cheese, rajas, salsas, jicama slaw
Carnitas a la Plancha$23.00
Slow cooked crispy pork topped with jalapeno and pico de gallo, salsa verde & chile morita
Res a la Plancha*$26.00
Grilled hanger steak, Chihuahua cheese, rajas, salsas, jicama slaw
Mixtos a la Plancha$26.00
Grille chicken breast, hanger steak and chorizo, Chihuahua cheese, rajas, salsas, jicama slaw
Enchiladas - Budins
Served with family style house rice & black beans
Enchiladas Suizas$22.00
Two soft corn tortillas filled with pulled chicken, tomatillo cream, melted Chihuahua cheese, crema
Enchiladas Vegetariana$21.00
Two soft corn tortillas filled with corn, onion, mushroom & spinach, yellow pepper habanero cream salsa
Budin de Mariscos$28.00
Layered tortilla pie filled with lump crab, shrimp, charred scallion & black beans. Baked in butternut squash chipotle salsa & topped with Chihuahua cheese & tortilla strips
Enchiladas Mixtas$23.00
Two soft corn tortillas filled with grilled chicken, hanger steak, chorizo, mole poblano
Budin de Puerco$24.00
Layered tortilla pie filled with roast pork, corn, red onion, cilantro and baked in yellow pepper habanero salsa. Topped with melted Chihuahua cheese, crema and pickled red onion
Platos Fuertes - Entrees
Served with family style house rice & black beans
Pollo Relleno$25.00
Rolled chicken breast breaded & stuffed with Chihuahua cheese, poblano pepper & mushroom. Topped with tequila, mushroom cream sauce
Carne Tampiqueña*$38.00
Grilled skirt steak, salsa roja, Chihuahua cheese, rajas, salsa verde cheese enchilada, avocado
Alambre Asado (Skewer)*$32.00
Steak & chorizo skewer with peppers, onions & jalapeño served over Mexican rice with chile cascabel salsa & chimichurri
Mar y Tierra$38.00
Skirt Steak with rosemary potatoes over poblano cream sauce with fried shrimp and mango corn salsa
Pescado Veracruzano
Today's selection of fresh fish over tomatoes, sweet pepper, olive & caper sauce
- Market Price
Camarones Tropical$29.00
Grilled shrimp over orange chipotle cream salsa, with roasted corn, chipotle aioli and sauteed spinach
Carne Asada*$37.00
Grilled skirt steak with boniato & chimichurri, guajillo salsa
Costillas a la Parrilla$36.00
Slow cooked short ribs of beef in Dos Equis beer with a chipotle demi glace over boniato, corn tortillas
Dos Carnes$37.00
Braised short rib over corn puree topped with chipotle demi glace, marinated skirt steak over corn esquites topped with fried onion and crema Mexicana
Salmon Manchamanteles*$29.00
Grilled salmon over sauteed spinach with mole manchamanteles, pineapple pico de gallo
Chile Relleno Hawaiiano$23.00
Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with raisins, pineapple & spinach, melted cheese & ranchero salsa
Paella de Valenciana$28.00
Shrimp, mussels, chicken & chorizo with saffron rice
Para Acompañar - Sides
Elotes$8.00
Roasted corn on cob, Mexican style
Espinaca$8.00
Sauteed spinach with garlic and white wine
Bruselas$8.00
Brussels sprouts, pumpkin seeds, queso fresco, corn, sherry vinaigrette
Platanos Fritos$8.00
Fried sweet plantains, crema, cotija cheese
Boniato$8.00
Mashed white sweet potatoes
Mexican Mac & Cheese$9.00
Chipotle queso, chorizo and melted Chihuahua cheese
Kids Menu
Niňos y Niňas
Quesadilla con Queso
Cheese Quesadilla
Rollitos de Pollo
Crispy Chicken Flutes. All fixings served on side
Enchilada
One soft corn tortilla filled with chicken and Chihuahua cheese baked in salsa ranchera
Quesadilla con Queso y Pollo
Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla
Deditos de Pollo
Crispy Chicken Fingers with Salsa Ranchera
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- 4.3Value
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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 4.5 stars by 1283 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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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.