Frida's Mexican Cuisine — Restaurant in Town of Oyster Bay

Frida's, Friday night at 6:30, reservations for two. The place is very attractive, bar is about one quarter filled with variously aged customers, dining room is a mix of families and couples nestled in comfy banquets or marbled tables of two and four Bistro chairs. Alex, the manager, greeted us with a big smile and brought us to our table, immediately our glasses were filled, menus placed before us and lightly toasted chips and salsa as well! As our cocktails were served by our waiter Leo, we just felt relaxed and happy to see this new restaurant which replaced a very successful one that had been in this spot for years, begin it's journey in this neighborhood. Frida's was filling up quickly after we arrived, this being the first Friday night that they have been open. As our appetizer of a soft and warm shrimp filled taco arrived at our table, we noticed that the bar was now filled but with a totally new crowd. The first set of customers had moved to their respective tables without any interruption or commotion in the dinning room. Our main course, a grilled steak with a timbale of their special rice were served and devoured. DELICIOUS! We normally are not dessert eater's but had seen some interesting ones heading to other tables so we gave in and ordered A "Mango Flute" as well as the Fried Ice Cream. Desserts and coffee did not disappoint. Just a lovely night. Obviously, this new restaurant is going through the period when they are learning how their space, staff and menu will all work together so service was a little backed up but not without someone, an Owner and manager double checking with us several times throughout our visit. Frida's is well worth a...

We have ate at fridas a few times. The standard fare is excellent as well as the brunch menu. But this is also the main issue that triggers a lower score. When we ate for brunch a few weeks ago, we told the staff how great it was and that we'd like to reserve a table for mothers day. No one mentioned it at the time, or management had not made them aware, but for some reason the brunch menu is not available on holidays. Let me state this makes absolutely no sense. Fast forward to today, we brought our party of 10 for mothers day brunch, only to be told we could not order any brunch items. No pancakes, no chilaquilles, not even coffee. The menu did not state any of this, and they had the menu out on the table so this seemed even more suspect. Given that it was mothers day and we knew we would not find a table anywhere else, and since it was close enough to lunch time, we made the best of it and ordered. This is a message to management, it makes no sense to not offer brunch menu on holidays. It makes even less sense to not make coffee (I can see not turning on the griddle for pancakes but you can't put a pot of coffee on for the sake of customers?) All of these things are on the printed menu, so to cut them off without advertising really feels like a suspect behavior, it seems like management just wants to push the more expensive fare and drinks on special holidays, but I would argue that they might get more business on a traditionally brunch holiday if they actually serve the brunch they print in the...

Had high hopes for this place, from the outside looking in it looks trendy and fun and you'd assume the food fits the looks of a high end restaurant. I assure you the food didn't even come close but they sure did price it like it was a Michelin star establishment. Easily some of the worst Mexican food I've ever tasted, mostly frozen, reheated, terrible quality and all around bland food. When the chips and salsa come out first and you taste it and look at your date and you both laugh because they’re so bad, you know you’re in for a miserable night. Drinks priced at $20 as if you're at a rooftop lounge in Manhattan meanwhile you're sitting in a shopping center in the middle of Plainview with a beautiful view of Mattress Firm right outside the window! Avoid...