Restaurants & Bars

CaraCara Voted Long Island's Best Mexican Restaurant

The Farmingdale grill was voted by Long Islanders as the best Mexican cuisine the island has to offer.

CaraCara, a grill in Farmingdale, was voted the best Mexican restaurant on Long Island in Bethpage Federal Credit Union's Best of Long Island.
CaraCara, a grill in Farmingdale, was voted the best Mexican restaurant on Long Island in Bethpage Federal Credit Union's Best of Long Island. (Map Data ©2020 Google)

FARMINGDALE, NY — CaraCara, a Mexican grill in Farmingdale, was named the best Mexican restaurant on Long Island as voted on by residents in Bethpage Federal Credit Union's Best of Long Island awards. The eatery can be found at 354 Main St., Farmingdale.

"CaraCara Mexican Grill prides itself on serving authentic, upscale Mexican food in a comfortable setting," according to the Best of Long Island website.

The grill serves a variety of tacos, nachos, quesadillas, enchiladas, entrees and desserts. There is also a full bar serving up beer, margaritas and other drinks. Here's the full CaraCara menu.

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This is the second year in a row CaraCara has claimed the honor, and the fifth time since 2014. The restaurant had a three-peat going from 2014 to 2016.

The restaurant is open seven days a week from late morning to night. Happy hours are weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m. You can reach the restaurant at 516-777-2272.

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