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Mateo’s Cantina, Wantagh, NY

Mateo’s Cantina

4.5
4.5
15 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
1929 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
  • Charming
Welcome to Mateo's Cantina
Mateo's Cantina is a lively restaurant in the heart of Wantagh. We value creating a warm and welcoming space that features dishes with quality ingredients and traditional Mexican cooking.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Wantagh
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Offers

  • Fajita's Monday

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Come in and join us all day for 50% off Fajitas!!

    Fajita's Monday Photo
  • Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Fri - 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Come and enjoy Happy Hour with us Monday-Friday 2pm-6pm!

    Happy Hour Photo
  • Ladies Fiesta Thursday

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Come join us for 50% off all Drinks Menu. We will have a live DJ from 7pm-10pm

    Ladies Fiesta Thursday Photo

What 15 people are saying

Mateo’s Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nassau

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mateo's Cantina offers an inviting atmosphere with "super friendly staff" and delicious Mexican cuisine. Guests praise the "fantastic salsa," "amazing birria tacos," and "outstanding food." The "clean, fresh appearance" and lively music enhance the dining experience. While drinks are slightly pricey, the service and ambiance make it a must-visit spot.

15 Reviews
  1. Barbara VIP

    New York State3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Evelyn is a great waitress would ask for her when we come back

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  2. Joseph VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and the service were very good. I was there on a chilly evening and it was uncomfortably cold inside the restaurant. I had my scarf and winter coat on the entire time.

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  3. Nicole VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Super friendly staff, love the clean, fresh appearance of the dining room. Salsa was fantastic as was the homemade tres leches.

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  4. Neil

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot Great food and very good drinks Best Mexican I have been to I went there for our 15 anniversary

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  5. danielle

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time celebrating my son’s birthday. Food, service, atmosphere great. Highly recommend

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  6. Miguel

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice (last minute) Valentine’s Day dinner with my wife. It was a really good vibe and the food/drinks were delicious! We did the No Chinges Mateo Margarita Flight (Passion Fruit, Spicy Jalapeño, Classic, and Tamarind) the birria tacos were amazing! Will go back just for those ; the fish tacos were also yummy, had a nice sauce and generous slaw. Looking forward to going back. Bonus: music was great and the while it was super busy, food got to out relatively quickly!

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  7. Catherine VIP

    New Orleans3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was a bit slow. Other than that all was great.

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  8. Zobeida

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Food was excellent as well as the service. It was a pleasure to be able to hear your conversations.

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  9. Thomas

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Drinks are a bit expensive. Food was outstanding. Service was great, they were short staffed but the ladies hustled their butts off.

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  10. Drew

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fajita night was a great value and delicious. Service was great.

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Mateo’s Cantina is rated 4.5 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Mateo’s Cantina

1929 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Wantagh
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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