Caracara Mexican Grill - East Northport

Caracara Mexican Grill - East Northport reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Deirdre VIP

   New York City12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   MJ was our bartender and server - she was very attentive wnd everything was fantastic!
   

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   Lisa VIP

   Phoenix5 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   I will not return on a weekend. The restaurant was busy and understaffed. The mahi mahi tacos smelled like old fish and were served as small tidbits of fish in the taco. Our waiter was clearly overwhelmed which added to the slow service. The manager on the floor should have been helping with drink orders, bussing tables, making guac and checking on diners. Instead he was hanging around the front of the restaurant. We watched people getting tired of waiting for tables and leaving. It’s too bad. Our first 2 meals there were very good. They have lots to work out.
   

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   Rita VIP

   New York City17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I've been dining at CaraCara in Farmingdale for a number of years and was glad to have one open up nearer to my home. Service was outstanding as was the food. Welcome to the neighborhood!
   

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   Liz

   New York City8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 22 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We had a reservation and there were many empty tables when we arrived so we asked for a booth. They flat out refused and said they were for larger groups. It was 2 of us and the tables for 2 are tiny. The booths aren’t even that big. That was an immediate damper. Then we waited 20 solid minutes to be acknowledged by a server. We had to ask a bus boy to get us someone. When our server finally arrived we had the table side guacamole, which was fantastic. And then we had enchiladas and tacos which again were delicious and fantastic!! The food is a solid 5. The service was great after we got acknowledged. But we were still really disappointed about not getting a booth since there were several other couples seated at booths after we arrived because there were no more tiny tables left. Food - 5 Crappy initial impression- 2 Service before we spoke up - 0 Service after we spoke up - 5
   

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   Nancy

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything we ordered was delicious !! Service top notch!! Definitely going back and will recommend to all my friends !!!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 11 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food. Great service. Great drinks. Casual atmosphere with a great vibe.
   

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   Laureen VIP

   New York City31 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food. We had a nice experience. The owner is very attentive to the customers. We would go back.
   

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   Gina

   New York City1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Saturday night reservation earlyish. Service was impeccable, food & drinks tasty.
   

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   James VIP

   New York City21 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food and drinks were fine but service was VERY slow. It was a Saturday evening and the kitchen was backed up and there were not enough waiters to take care of an almost full restaurant. Spent about $170 for two people including the tip. Will probably give them another try sometime down the road.
   

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    Lisa

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    First time at Caracara and really enjoyed our meals. Will definitely be back.
    

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