Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Jackson Heights

10 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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La Esquina Del Camaron Mexicano
La Esquina Del Camaron Mexicano
95/100 (527 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Michelada
Mixed Ceviche Cocktail and an Empanada
Shrimp Ceviche and Ceviche Mixto
tostada
Coctel Mixto with Crackers and Hot Sauce
Fried Fish Taco with Cilantro & Onions
Falafel Sandwich
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
Tostadas de Pulpo Con Aguacate
Tacos de Pescado A la Plancha Con Cebolla Frita
Tacos de Pulpo Con Cebolla Frita
Mix-Octopus & Shrimp
Shrimp & Octopus Cocktail
Mojito
Fish & Cilantro Empanadas & Shrimp Octopus Cocktail
Cocktail de Camarones
Tacos De Pescado a La Plancha Con Aguacate
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
"I love this place. Im glad they reopened. Their sauce is spot on, brings out the flavor of the shrimps and octopus. Id like to see a better..."
David H
"This is a late review. Hopefully much has not changed. I went here in April and enjoyed the experience. This is a hole in the wall place with quality..."
Binu Daniel
"This place has been on my radar for a minute and I finally stopped by. It was exactly what I was expecting! It’s window service. We ordered the..."
Briana A
"Fresh & tasty! This is a hidden gem on Roosevelt Av. The octopus-shrimp cocktail is to die for! Add a couple of dashes of Valentina, grab your..."
Francisco Tovar
"The best!!!!! The La esquina was very delicious and freshly made. The service is great and professional. Shout out Action Bronson f#@k that's..."
BK Man
"Window is located around the corner, not in Roosevelt Ave. Dishes include different kinds of fish tacos, octopus taco, and seafood cocktail. Tacos..."
Foodstaham
"oh man. so good. add hot..."
Leon Chen
"First time trying their shrimp cocktail, and it was sooo delicious, flavorful. Got a size small for $13, a bit overpriced..."
Ellie
"We found the reference in NYTIMES and decided to go. When we reached the corner of 80 and Roosevelt, we didn't know where to look... not even a sign..."
Mariano
"Delicious mixed cocktail, a little sweet with a little acidity. Picture includes updated pricing. Also ordered the fish empanada which was a little..."
WK family
"Saw this place in youtube so of course we had to try it. We got the coctel mixto (shrimp and octopus). Definitely recommend. Cash..."
Mica Ann
"Generous portions of seafood and friendly service. The food was simple, tasty, and filling. Great for a quick grab and go meal, or to eat at home...."
Javier Kohen
"Glad I was able to try their tasty shrimp and octopus cocktail after watching the video featured on many facebook pages. Next time I would get just..."
Sonia Stevie
"Delicious! I always order shrimp cocktails whenever I go to a Mexican restaurant and this is one of the best one I've had! Since I always order mine..."
Cindy VH
"Literally a hole in the wall attached to a Bodega smoke shop. Nice people and legit fish..."
Mark Dimont
"MÉXICO 🇲🇽 Eat the World NYC review: Around forever but made famous by its weekend outdoor stand for quick cocteles, this back of the house..."
Jared Cohee
"I heard about this place from a YouTube video that I saw on Reddit. There's nothing I love better than a little, family run, hole-in-the-wall..."
John Eustace
"Cocteles is amazing. Flavorful. Unexpected to find it at the very back of bodega. Will have to come back and try other..."
c p
"AMAZING! A MUST! Seems sketchy as it’s in the back of a deli but it’s also so much more fun because of that. Action Bronson put me on so I’m..."
Julia Meyer
Tacos Morelos
Tacos Morelos
83/100 (1349 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Lunch
Dinner
"An excellent authentic dining experience with conscientious staff and an awesome atmosphere, or vibe as it’s now called. I had the Cochinita pibil..."
Tom Gubernat
"We had an incredible time here. The guacamole here is incredible. Many different flavors of margaritas and they’re all delicious. Authentic Mexican..."
Fiona B Coen Hunter
"Best tacos in New York they were full of flavor. The atmosphere was great as there was a mexican band playing..."
Kiran Madan
"Nice place with friendly staff. Musicians come in for a small performance. My go to lunch spot in..."
Jazz Johnson
"Do not sleep, this spot is fire, like a go-to for real. I haven’t had a bad meal from them in person or online. Not being paid to post. Order, eat,..."
Roy Frias
"The food was unbelievable... best Mexican food had in Queens by far; super authentic everyone needs to come here . Staff was great and answered a..."
ana rivera
"We were not expecting to have this good a food in such a small random spot in Jackson heights. Coming straight from Texas, this food was as good as..."
Juan David Figueroa
"Best tacos in Queens, if not all of NYC! I order delivery from here all the time. It's so fast and so delicious. You can't go wrong with the lengua..."
Hannah Dhunda
"Real Mexican food executed perfectly by native Mexicans, Love this Gem of a restaurant in Jackson Heights. Eat Here you'll love..."
summer gallardo
"Good food, great service, cool..."
CORONA BARBERSHOP PLUS
"Food was delicious Plus the olace is full of art and..."
Joaquina Pena Charros
"Food was delicious! The fish tacos and the shrimp nachos were standouts. The chips for the chips and salsa were sturdy and not oily, they seemed..."
Nikki Dillard
"I absolutely love this place. I was first introduced to this restaurant via a food truck in Williamsburg. I was happy to visit the restaurant in..."
Jasmine D
"Great service , friendly ppl , food really..."
Francisco Carretero
Lalys Restaurant
Lalys Restaurant
82/100 (490 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
American
American
Mexican
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Sit down
American
Mexican
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
Tacos Al Suadero
Tacos Al Suadero
82/100 (244 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
"This place was great! The best out of the same named places... Cleaner and more family friendly...also no borrachos messing with the ambiance. The..."
Miguel Rivera
"I love Mexican food and I like to play tourist in my city...that's NYC! I had walked by this place previously and made a mental note to have lunch..."
Edward Yoo
"Y'all buggin mad chill spot food is on point and price is right and open till 6am. Clutch 🤷🏾‍♂️What more u want till 6am min 4 stars for..."
alex c
"I love this place. The food is always good and the service is very quick. This is my favorite taco place around 90th..."
Katherine Avalos
"Great tacos and great service. Love the red salsa. It's spicy and with great flavor. Will order again from this..."
Vanessa Garcia
"Food was amazing! LOVED the steak nachos!! Will definitely be coming here..."
jessamador29
"Love this place always get my order correct and I always give them good..."
Eddy Eddy
"It taste really good me and my family ate ther and we loved..."
Anais Romero
"The best mexican tacos and the deliver is fast ! The service customer is really nice , Awesome mexican..."
Omar Ortega
"The food was excellent and the service was great..."
Valerie Abadjian
"Food is delicious and friendly..."
R B
"Nice place to try fruit and nieves all..."
Manuela Torres
"Service is nice and food is..."
Erik Rivera
El Coyote Restaurant
El Coyote Restaurant
81/100 (1485 ratings)
Restaurants
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
Dinner
Lunch
Ceviche de pescado
Side Guacamole
Piña colada
Sweet Plantains Maduros
Margarita
Small Paella
Wine
Beer
Cochinita pibil
Skirt Steak
Micheladas
Chimichangas
Flan de Coco
Steak Fajitas
Chips and Guacamole
Mexican Rice and Beans
Alitas de Pollo
Nachos
Pastel de Tres Leches
Churrasco
Spanish
Mexican
Latin
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Recently had dinner with my family and friends and truly enjoyed it. We were a large group and the staff was always friendly, patient, and..."
Carmen Quintanilla
"Good Mexican spot to go and grab lunch/dinner! They have a variety of appetizers to share and drinks too. Plus the entree plates were good and we all..."
Wendy Rivas
"We wanted a nice place for drinks and appetizers. We found it at el coyote. We enjoyed the jumbo drinks. We ordered 4 different appetizers. The..."
Ely Figueroa
"Updated review: After coming here for a few years, the food has reached a five star level. Very delicious so now I come here often(: Original..."
Em Bash
"THE HAPPY HOUR?? Amazing! It even includes small plates from $3-$8. I came around 2 in a Saturday. Great service too! Update: the wings are to die..."
Yellow Studio
"Nice!!! Place to go eat and have some drinks Happy hour ends too early only bad thing they..."
Choco
"We were looking something for snacking. 😅 We ordered only appetizers: bocadillos for two and queso fundido ( ufff the best 🔥must try it) They..."
Silvana Mero
"If you are looking for traditional Mexican cuisine with a matching atmosphere. Look no further. What more can you ask for, when there is even a..."
Noel Ruiz
"Highlight of that evening? The mariachi band! I went there for my birthday and I had an amazing evening celebrating with my family. We didn't called..."
Ainekari C
"My second time visiting and eating at El Coyote. Both times have been good experiences. I had the churrasco which was very good. The fajita was ok,..."
Isael Perez
"First time at this restaurant and the food was delicious. I went in for lunch and got the fajitas. The portions were large and flavors were..."
Madeline Laguer
"I've been to El Coyote many times before. It's a good size restaurant with seating in and out. A staple in Jackson Heights, I've enjoyed their..."
Lulu Levi
"Good experience at El Coyote, the have great selections of food & drinks! I came here in their happy hours specials. Nothing but yummy food! If you..."
C
"Great fajitas! Only thing that could be better with the fajitas is if they give you more tortillas with it initially as they only give two with the..."
Kevin Torres
"Love the food and service here , excellent frozen drinks and friday nights they have an awesome mariachi band that comes around and serenaded you..."
Robert M
"Great food and drinks. One of my favorite spots in the area Edit Still great food and..."
Dkang417
El Toro Bravo
El Toro Bravo
80/100 (529 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Lunch
Dinner
"100% Familiar, 100% comida Autentica esquisita Mexicana! Gustas un trago? también hay Barra. Buen..."
Joel Cortes
"La verdad de muchos restaurantes en la son de Roosevelt este me encantó salí del gym con una hambre decidí algo ligero como una tostada de pollo y..."
Hector Corona
"Muy Rica la comida y las margaritas tambien todo delicioso, y todo el personal muy amables es un lugar para sentirse de lomas comodo y comer..."
Eliana Rojas
"Uno de los lugares que siempre visito cuando estoy en New York. Staff y comida..."
Daniel Gutierrez
"Great atmosphere and food at decent prices. I enjoyed my beef tacos and my HUGE melon drink. Service spoke Spanish, but were helpful ans deserved the..."
Nathan Dore
"Best Mexican food there is. The younger tacos are good, green sauce has just the right about of kick. Rice and beans are flavorful. They have a..."
Kat Christie
"I love the food, It's delicious. The staff are kind and attentive. The only issue they allow people to sing while you're eating, and some of the..."
Matthew Dowell
"I love this place. I've been coming here for years when it had a different name but the menu stayed the same. Every time I come, I get the steak..."
Christine A
"The tacos are the best here the tripas are awsome here they make them toasted and the taste awsome they also give you a. Appetizers to start which..."
John Sung
"Excellent service and delicious food and drinks. Fun ambiance! Just need to crank that..."
Erika Saucedo
"Nice place to share and enjoy a delicious meal, inside the place or in the beautiful..."
Anabela Valdez
"Cute place, good service. I ordered the combo fajitas, shrimp, chicken and beef. Very good, seasoned..."
RJ Johnson
"I love the food, It's delicious. The staff are kind and attentive. The only issue they allow people to sing while you're eating, and some of the..."
Jessica Z
"The tacos arabes are the best in the NYC area in my opinion. Met a gorgeous friendly bartender today. Unlike other bartenders in the area she knew..."
Jesus Palalia
"Y’all have to try their chicken quesadillas with corn tortilla! I drive all the way from the Bronx just to have them. I grew up in this areas but..."
Nancy S
"A solid place to get Mexican food on Roosevelt. Servers mostly speak Spanish but it's ok if you language skills aren't up to snuff. They were very..."
Susan Kang
"The food is quite good. The Huarache with beef tongue is quite good, the pastor taco is alright but not their best. The service could improve,..."
Damian Ramirez
"Food is very good, I recommend the: “Steak Tacos Mexico” , also the “ Taco al pastor Special is so good 😋 shrimp cocktail 🍤 Service is..."
Maricruz Vazquez
"Great food, goods music, cool vibes...."
edith ramos
Coatzingo Restaurant
Coatzingo Restaurant
80/100 (442 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Mexican
Lunch
Dinner
"Didn’t know entree food portion would be that huge. Couldn’t finish it so had to pack for home. As for the taste wise it was ok I would say. I..."
Poonam Rai
"I am Mexican , so it’s hard to find a real good spot where it taste from back home & this spot right here hits just like the mother land . I..."
cindy galindo
"Whenever I want to eat Mexican food this is my to-go spot, I have been a loyal customer since 2019, I think the ambiance is family friendly and I..."
Andrea Munoz
"The food and atmosphere is great here. I think it's a little bit pricey. $20 meals for Mexican is a..."
Ken S
"The food it’s good, the only problem they have to keep the restroom clean & with paper to dry your..."
Jesus GJ Chuza
"I heard about this place, but was unprepared for how delicious the tacos were. I got Carne Asada (beef), Cecina (salty beef) and Camaron (shrimp)...."
Marcin Trojanowski
"Authentic and delicious Mexican food. You can’t go wrong with anything ordered here. Service is friendly and place is clean. Will definitely be..."
Casbin Miranda
"Love the tacos only reason y I go..."
Tania Silva
"The food was good for the price. The beef in the tacos was just a little dry for me but overall the taste was good. We also got the enchiladas with..."
Suman Fayyaz
"The service was good and fast Nice enviroment! Waitress were very..."
Araceli Alvarado
"Yes by far my best Mexican restaurant in..."
Rubin Dave
"Had fantastic time at this restaurant, food was very delicious. Only thing missing at restaurant was free..."
jordan fernandez
"This is one of my absolute favorite Authentic Mexican restaurants in not just Queens, but NYC! Everything is amazing, and the staff is really nice...."
Tania Diaz-Flores
"Try their nachos tejanos with bistec and chorizo, thank me later. Also the carnitas platter If you are not into nachos, thank me..."
Jeremy Sanchez
"Have to do your homework..."
DG TED
"Nice mexican..."
Jose A Hernandez
El Puerto De Acapulco
El Puerto De Acapulco
80/100 (154 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
"A small place on a wedge of a street corner, but a good layout indoors. The seating is comfortable without one feeling crowded. The food was good..."
Miguel Arroyo
"Great Mexican food -the guacamole tastes homemade-ordered some ribs in a green sauce-WoW-super delicious and a little spicy but good. The service is..."
Edward Acevedo
"Food is great they are very nice people and there bathrooms look nicer then mine :) i can honestly say ... this is what a Mexican restaurant should..."
VTCH MILIA
"Great food and good polite..."
Erick Vazquez
". That's very good..."
GREYSI RAMIREZ
"Very good..."
Marco A sosa
"Best Micheladas in..."
Veronica Romero
"Good..."
Christian Diaz
"great food..."
Rossy Paida
"The..."
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"Is all..."
Rodrigo Espinoza
"Excellent..."
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"Great mexican..."
Irving Cortez
"..."
Iram Tiburcio
Las Margaritas
Las Margaritas
76/100 (1883 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Colombian
Mexican
Spanish
Latin
South American
Central American
Bar
International
Latin
Bar
South American
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Sit down
South American
Bar
International
Colombian
Latin
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Delivery
Television
Validated Parking
Reservations
Late Night
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great Colombian food with good drinks and better food. It's called margaritas for a reason. The margaritas are good, and they have a variety of..."
Ron Arevalo
"Cocktails drinks are the best at this establishment. Food is delicious. Service is..."
Valiant Belle
"Best spot for margaritas, great food and good..."
Nahum Medina
"Love this place and its food. My husband and I came for Valentine’s it was beautifully decorated. Good service and tasty..."
Yam Yam
"Amazing 🤩 if you’re into drinks, go there. But drink responsibly… went there for my boys..."
Adams Omede
"One of my favorite spots, food and drinks are very..."
Alberto Avila
"We came here to watch a game of the World Cup and get some lunch. We came on a Sunday at around 2 pm and got a nice table. Everyone was very nice and..."
Fernanda Albuquerque de Araujo
"Excellent place to join with the family, the bar, the food, and the service is great. There is only one thing about the plates, all the plates are ..."
IAGUIDEL “IAGUIDEL”
"I would give 4 stars to the food. It was good, but it was a bit expensive. However, they give big portions, so that kinda make it up! Customer..."
I love to be Out
"Get the soup of the day !!! It comes with a bed of rice and chicken and salad and a plantain. The most fulfilling and satisfying meal. I visit here..."
nazia demie
"Great spot for frozen margaritas and Colombian eats! Love their bandejas because it has a little bit of everything. Nice service..."
Albert Husmillo
"One of my many favorite Spanish restaurants in Jackson Heights. From great drinks to amazing food, you can’t go wrong with choosing this wonderful..."
Jason (ComputerGeek2.0)
"Very good restaurant, good & drinks are excellent..."
Jesus GJ Chuza
"I love this place, the only thing I don't like the much is the..."
Julie Arboleda
"a place to take your favorite friends to get wasted on great drinks and food. service is swift and very professional. Exceptional attention to..."
Clevie Henry
"Ate here for the World Cup final for breakfast and the food was amazing and tasteful! Mind you they were very busy! Food is..."
Lupita Garcia
"💛💙❤️ This place is actually Colombian... So to start off I don't understand if they advertise themselves as Mexican because of their..."
Isabella
"This place is a win. The ambience is great, the music is predominantly Latina and the service is everything. The food is delicious, and prepared..."
Ibironke Wickliffe
Tacomiendo Iv
Tacomiendo Iv
70/100 (5 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
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