Don Juan

Don Juan

4899 Merrick Rd.
Massapequa Park, NY

(516) 798-1172

www.donjuanny.com/

Here We Go:  Don Juan's is a nice, sleek Mexican restaurant that serves up some good dishes in close quarters.  The food is kind of pricey (an average of $18), but I like that there are simple options for kids, like tacos, burgers and chicken nuggets.  You'll find parking in back lot, but I'd suggest calling for reservations before just showing up and trekking up to the door.  And now for the bad:  the bar is small and fills up easily, so don't bank on hanging out there to wait for a seat.  Even then, the sangria wasn't anything special (Tango's in Central Islip takes The Sangria Award).  We tried to revisit Don Juan's and when we asked the hostess to put us on the list, she informed us that she didn't know how long we would have to wait since they had reservations to wait on.  So we had the option of waiting for an indefinite period of time, looking at the empty tables and waiting for reservation holders who weren't even there, or leaving.  We left.  If you're looking for a place where you'll get more bang for your buck and some spectacular food, check out Pancho Villa's in Huntington.

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Bottom Line:  Take it or leave it.

McCann's Pub

McCann's Pub

5590 Merrick Rd.

Massapequa, NY 11758

(516) 798-1496

mccannspubnyc.com/massapequa/main.html

Here We Go:   McCann's is such an easy going place that's loaded with flat screen TVs, leather couches, good drinks and delicious food.  I haven't ordered anything that I haven't liked, and the staff is always very friendly.  It's nice to have a place that you can just drop in for a good plate of food and a cold beer.  Parking isn't an issue - just grab a spot in the attached lot, and dress is casual.

Feast Your Eyes:

A quick glance inside.

The French Onion Soup never disappoints and the Chicken Cordon Blue Bites with Gravy are delicious!

The Ring of Saturn Burger, Pretzel-Wich, and Philly Cheese Steak.

Bottom Line:  Did you see those pictures?  How could you not check it out?  Get in there!