Moe's Southwest Grill
If you're craving affordable Southwest food with a fun atmosphere, then pay a visit Moe's Southwest Grill. A restaurant chain founded in 2000 in Atlanta, Moe's offers tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos and salads in a quirky, upbeat setting. The music at Moe's features the works of deceased musicians, such as Barry White, Johnny Cash and Michael Jackson. Moe's prides itself in using all fresh ingredients and does not use microwaves, freezers, lard, animal fats or MSG. The menu is varied from kids' meals to adult beverages with complimentary chips and salsa offered to all guests. Grab some food at the Taco Bar or enjoy one of their creatively named burritos, such as the "Homewrecker" or the aptly named "Fat Sam" fajita, with your choice of grilled meat, shredded cheese, peppers and onions, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream and guacamole.
Moe's Southwest Grill
2565 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 520-5160
moes.com
Taste of Portugal
Don't let the strip mall location fool you. This family owned restaurant boasting a varied Portuguese fare is a favorite with the locals. Enjoy some sangria with your grilled pork loins and onions. The restaurant offers affordable daily specials, including paella for two on Tuesdays, and Portuguese surf and turf for two on Thursdays. Taste of Portugal is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. It's closed on Mondays.
Taste of Portugal
503 Newbridge Rd.
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 409-1985
Puglia of Little Italy
This sister restaurant of the more famous Manhattan original located on Hester Street offers an authentic old world Italian atmosphere with impeccable service. The fresh pastas are a highlight on the menu and feature favorites such as the gnocchi Bolognese, a southern Italian style dish with a hearty meat sauce. Puglia also offers a varied selection of fish, seafood, chicken and beef entree selections. Try the gamberi scarpariello, made with shrimp, sausage, roasted peppers and potato in a garlic and wine sauce. The restaurant offers live music on select nights. It's open 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Closed Sundays.
Puglia of Little Italy
2366 Hempstead Turnpike
East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 513-1354
pugliaoflittleitaly.com
