Fresh and refreshing, Tocolo Cantina in Garden City brings the bright flavors of California-style Mexican to Long Island. It's trim and modern, with wood-panel and pressed-copper walls, a high ceiling, a busy bar, and colorful images. More importantly, the focus on lively, authentic food will make you rethink everything about Mexican fare in Nassau and Suffolk.

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Tocolo Cantina is a fresh and refreshing California-style Mexican restaurant situated in The Gallery at Westbury Plaza in Garden City.

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Tocolo Cantina in Garden City is trim and modern, with wood-panel and pressed-copper walls, a high ceiling, a busy bar, and colorful images to evoke San Francisco's Mission District.

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Alexis Samayoa, chef at Tocolo Cantina in Garden City, prepares hamachi ceviche.

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Yucateco guacamole, with mango, habenero chiles, red onion, and bell pepper is vibrant and addicting at Tocolo Cantina in Garden City.

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Elote callejero, Mexican-style corn on the cob with Cotija cheese, is a must-have side dish at Tocolo Cantina in Garden City.

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Pollo asado with a mole sauce is an excellent choice at Tocolo Cantina in Garden City.

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Tocolo Cantina in Garden City serves tacos al pastor, made with Berkshire pork, achiote marinade, charred pineapple, with a side of green rice.

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Ceviche of hamachi or yellowtail is a superior dish at Tocolo Cantina in Garden City.

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Tres leches cake with kiwi, mango and blueberries is a popular dessert at Tocolo Cantina in Garden City.

 
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