Mexican cuisine: the best places to taste it in Long Island City
13 restaurant menus in Long Island City, (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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"First of all excellent service !!! The waiter was amazing with checking in on us etc… On the other hand the food was perfect! The portions were..."
Elitima Laksariatli
"Had three different tacos and a slice of cake. Was warmly welcomed by staff and the food was absolutely..."
Frandas Oktinolisa
"SO SO GOOD! This is one of my favorite restaurants in Astoria. Always amazing, flavorful tacos that are filling. I love the El Pastor and the veggie..."
Erin Duffey
"This place is really good. HUGE portions. If I’d have known, I would have ordered less. But then there are left overs. Staff is nice. I like the..."
Remidemic
"Had three different tacos and a slice of cake. Was warmly welcomed by staff and the food was absolutely..."
Khun C
"Ordered delivery from HT. My partner has allergies so I called up to ask about ingredients. The woman I spoke to was very friendly and asked the chef..."
Christian Reagin
"Food is absolutely amazing. Great Freshness and quality. The birria tacos are amazing and the meat is always tender and delicious. Great customer..."
evan narvaez
"Combo 1 is filling and delicious. Combo 2 and 3 are good too. The chorizo nacho is greasy. Overall, I do like this place. There is good value..."
Jason Wong
"Homemade Taqueria birria tacos warmed me up during a cold afternoon venturing around Astoria. The tacos are juicy and the consume is very good. Their..."
Alexander Melo
"Hands down some of the best tacos I’ve ever had. I order from here all the time. The order is always right, delivered on time, and always..."
megan nicole
"Definitely get the large horchata to share. Stopped by for a quick lunch, delicious, filling burrito, with an amazing..."
cleidy h
"Great local spot with delicious food at reasonable prices. Satisfied with the quality and taste. Will come back and try more items from their..."
Rochile
"Love the lunch special! Definitely coming back here after shopping!
Tacos and tostadas were very filling! We even ordered empanadas on the side and..."
Tran D
"I can’t believe I have never been to this place before… Incredible service, authentic food, and wonderful service! Can’t wait to come back and..."
"First time having the horchata! Second time having the chicken enchiladas! 10/10 recommend! The horchata size pictured is the large size and they..."
Lisa Marie Goicochea
"Had Huaraches (al pastor) Oh my goodness they were very delicious. What I love about this place is that the toppings are separate and you can serve..."
Bored Kiddo
"Very quick service, authentic homemade food. Tastes like they have an Abuela back there cooking. Super nice people. Definitely coming back..."
"What a gem in the neighborhood. Our food was delicious and filling. The drinks were strong! They have a hidden kids menu that's very helpful. Even..."
Morgan Williams
"Thia evening, my family of 6 went to this restaurant and we absolutely enjoyed it! The food, drinks, and ambiance were incredible. I had the mole,..."
Tiare Martinez
"Came here for my birthday dinner. We ordered the cow tongue tacos (lengua), mole, crab appetizers, tres leches cake - the cow tongue was tender and..."
Yanwan Foo
"Often when you visit a Michelin Starred restaurant, there is a certain level of pomp associated. As you sit, you sit with good posture, you make sure..."
Reilly Willoughby
"I love everything about Casa Enrique. This is hands down THE BEST Mexican Restaurant in New York City. Well-deserved Michelin Stars.
We didn’t..."
Danny Moy Li
"Delicious Mexican Food!
I never had tried Mexican food besides tortilla’s, tacos and things with avocado and I felt this restaurant brings a new..."
Dominique Nobre
"I had seen the video on eater, which inspired me to come with my friends for a birthday celebration. This place set itself apart immediately.
For..."
Yani Ed
"Great value for a Michelin-starred restaurant. Thejr enchiladas de mole were the best dish, followed by rajas con crema (very unique flavor profile)...."
AGG
"Amazing! Hands down the BEST mole I’ve tried. All the flavors were perfectly balanced. I also really enjoyed the lengua tacos and ceviche. Service..."
Alex Rodriguez
"This place was a really fun visit. We ordered the following: ostiones empanizados, ceviche de pescado, branzino al pastor, chamorro de borrego al..."
"We enjoyed our food and drinks here. The service was great. The inside was small but there was a lot of space outside too. The food came out quickly...."
Hillary Guzik-Jung
"Definitely a gem that I did not expect. Came here to grab dinner before a movie and was blown away by the food. Chilaquiles we’re on point and the..."
Andrew Dabydeen
"Superb service no complaints about the quality of the food. Food is delicious. Highly recommend quesadillas and..."
wen wen
"So enjoyed a delicious dinner here with friends in a warm day over the Memorial Day weekend before a movie at the theater around the corner…the..."
Carrie W
"Found it! My new menudo home! After a long search, finally its over worth the wait. Here's the story....lived in TX 14 years, ate menudo for lunch,..."
shan unprocessedinfo
"Drinks were amazing food as well. We were a party of 3..."
Olga M. Amaya
"They have very beautiful decoration especially during the holidays. The place is quiet small, they do have a bar and the service is good. I would the..."
Lesley Paucar
"I had a great night here with my friends. Food was great, drinks were tasty, and people were friendly.
🍹For the drinks, both champagne sangria..."
Julia Hsia
"Awesome food, service and ambience. Great Happy Hour as well $5 margaritas and beers. Super authentic vibe. Only took my wife and I 8 years of..."
Jon Silverman
"This is definitely among the liveliest places in Astoria. The food is exquisite and the drinks are wonderful. Add that to a solid wait service and..."
Syed Sarder
"What a gem! The dishes were fresh, homemade, well presented and absolutely delicious - we had the guacamole starter, quesadilla and enchiladas. The..."
élodie soler
"The food is perfection. The service is excellent and the drinks are flawless. Specifically the coconut margaritas on the rocks. Divine. My partner..."
Parker Stegmaier
"El Mero Mero is a delicious and authentic Mexican restaurant. Very clean and welcoming decor. Great tequila selection and even better food. The..."
Phil P.
"This place felt like our paradise! A haven for Latinx with amazing music! The food was so delicious, my husband and I felt this place was one of the..."
lina vernon
"Excellent service!! Food was great, drinks was great. Would 100% come back. If you haven't been here, you should go, you will love..."
Kay S
"Food and service was amazing. I'm always looking for places that have that true authentic flavor and this place has exceeded my expectations by far...."
Elizabeth Rendon
"Very good atmosphere. Stuff very welcoming. The best margaritas ever. Definitely will..."
Sergey L
"Mexican food that looks as good as it tastes! Great atmosphere and friendly service. The enchiladas and pomegranate flavored guacamole were..."
Bridget Coolick
"Colorful escape to good eats! Lots of outdoor seating, and a really bright fun indoor setting around a bar. Good portion sizes, fresh made guacamole,..."
"First of all excellent service !!! The waiter was amazing with checking in on us etc… On the other hand the food was perfect! The portions were..."
Elitima Laksariatli
"Had three different tacos and a slice of cake. Was warmly welcomed by staff and the food was absolutely..."
Frandas Oktinolisa
"SO SO GOOD! This is one of my favorite restaurants in Astoria. Always amazing, flavorful tacos that are filling. I love the El Pastor and the veggie..."
Erin Duffey
"This place is really good. HUGE portions. If I’d have known, I would have ordered less. But then there are left overs. Staff is nice. I like the..."
Remidemic
"Had three different tacos and a slice of cake. Was warmly welcomed by staff and the food was absolutely..."
Khun C
"Ordered delivery from HT. My partner has allergies so I called up to ask about ingredients. The woman I spoke to was very friendly and asked the chef..."
Christian Reagin
"Food is absolutely amazing. Great Freshness and quality. The birria tacos are amazing and the meat is always tender and delicious. Great customer..."
evan narvaez
"Combo 1 is filling and delicious. Combo 2 and 3 are good too. The chorizo nacho is greasy. Overall, I do like this place. There is good value..."
Jason Wong
"Homemade Taqueria birria tacos warmed me up during a cold afternoon venturing around Astoria. The tacos are juicy and the consume is very good. Their..."
Alexander Melo
"Hands down some of the best tacos I’ve ever had. I order from here all the time. The order is always right, delivered on time, and always..."
megan nicole
"Definitely get the large horchata to share. Stopped by for a quick lunch, delicious, filling burrito, with an amazing..."
cleidy h
"Great local spot with delicious food at reasonable prices. Satisfied with the quality and taste. Will come back and try more items from their..."
Rochile
"Love the lunch special! Definitely coming back here after shopping!
Tacos and tostadas were very filling! We even ordered empanadas on the side and..."
Tran D
"I can’t believe I have never been to this place before… Incredible service, authentic food, and wonderful service! Can’t wait to come back and..."
"First time having the horchata! Second time having the chicken enchiladas! 10/10 recommend! The horchata size pictured is the large size and they..."
Lisa Marie Goicochea
"Had Huaraches (al pastor) Oh my goodness they were very delicious. What I love about this place is that the toppings are separate and you can serve..."
Bored Kiddo
"Very quick service, authentic homemade food. Tastes like they have an Abuela back there cooking. Super nice people. Definitely coming back..."
"Was there recently for Big Jay's birthday and a Legion Of Skanks taping. Met some incredible people and comics. Had a crazy awesome..."
Ryan Gale
"What a great experience! We came here to see a comedy show and were pleasantly surprised that there was no cover and no drink minimum. Downstairs..."
Braxton Bragg
"Comedy club with true NY dive bar feel. They also serve food; the burritos are great. The trillvilla show on fridays is funny and a lot of..."
Kareem Reem
"This place is a lot of fun. On any given night there is a ton to do. I watched an open mic and it was a lot of fun.The beer and shots are pretty..."
Brett L
"This place is amazing! The food is so great - the menu is big so there are lots of good choices and honestly, IT'S ALL GOOD. You can't beat the drink..."
Jacky Beren
"Chill spot. Fun is in the basement lol 😂. They have pinball machine stage for open mic and..."
s jico
"As much as a community space as it is a restaurant, the Creek has decent food, free comedy, and good daily specials. Happy hour is great too. Clean..."
Dylan Felix
"One of the best places in all of the worlds of all the universes! Great shows here all the time, love the food, and tons of pinball! cool courtyard..."
nick vatterott
"I liked it here. It was a bit loud at times but that's to be expected. There's music and dining upstairs with comedy and more socializing..."
Ann Walker
"I LOVE this place. My best friend and I came here and ate tacos and they were a million times better than Taco Bell (but Taco Bell cannot compare to..."
Fi Slatts
"Ok Mexican food, chips and salsa didn't seem overly fresh or authentic and the tacos could have been a little more flavorful. But they do have a good..."
Hiliary Leneweaver
"Great date place. We've been a few times. Our favorite show is Jack Knife Comedy which is the first Saturday of the month. There is a small cover..."
Brie Mittan
"I haven't been to the comedy club but the food is fantastic. The burritos are cheap, flavorful, and big. It's my go-to spot for burritos in LIC...."
Chris Albanese
"This place is many things in one. Two areas for comedy shows upstairs and downstairs. Mexican restaurant. Food is pretty decent, solid Mexican food...."
Anthony Ortiz
"Happy hour margaritas were strong and the price was cheap (also has discounts on Tecate and PBR, and other drinks). The backyard area was spacious..."
Alroy Lam
"Food was pretty good, but don't come here in winter. The door sucks and would swing open and not close completely, making the entire restaurant..."
"Wow! The food was excellent, the service is great, we loved it!
We liked it so much we went several times during our stay in New York.
We tried..."
Remedios Carmona
"Definitely the best tacos I ever tasted. It was Cinco-De-Mayo, so pretty crowded ! I ordered a side potato, but they did not care to land that food..."
Debisree Ray
"Was at LIC on a week night with a friend and we felt like getting some Mexican food for ourselves. We found Juquila in close vicinity and decided to..."
Vivek Sanan
"For drinks and food for two (plus tax and gratuity) we paid a little less than $50. Food was delicious and the margaritas were strong...."
Kiara Amaro
"Great authentic food! I got the enchiladas poblanas and wasn't sure I would like mole sauce but I think I found a new love! My husband got the tacos..."
Dhruti Bhakta
"I came in thinking it was the same menu as the one in Roosevelt but nope. It’s more of a Mix of American and Mexican food. Which is fine because I..."
Jocelyn Romero
"Local restaurant with affordable prices relative to the other restaurants in the area. Not too busy, with a nice relaxed ambiance suitable for casual..."
Jacob Mader
"Just got back in the Country and found this little Mexican spot across the street from my hotel. Good Margaritas, Good Tacos. Very nice service. Not..."
Adventures Of A Traveling Don (The Traveling Don)
"Great vegetarian tacos. Nice place, really reasonable prices. Will definitely be back, so glad it's next..."
Michael Lorz
"Amazing Mexican Food! Great Service be aware that Tip is included on the check! The Gringas Poblanas Was INSANELY..."
"Great service, great food, great portions, and good prices.
Ordered the Arroz Con Pollo and it was highly flavorful. Others at my table ordered..."
M T
"To be fair I've never eaten here in person but I get this place for takeout a lot and it's very consistent, fresh, quick and delicious. I love their..."
Anastassia G
"The food is always delicious. I usually get the chicken breast with rice and beans. I always request extra garlic sauce because it is amazing. ..."
Mya
"I ordered from here yesterday for a business meeting at a nearby office. I ordered a few half trays of food for same day delivery. They were able to..."
Allison Johnson
"This is a great casual Latin-fusion cuisine eatery situated on bustling Vernon Blvd in Hunters Point. Reservations aren’t required and walk-ins are..."
Matt Smith
"Small place but food and service was great! Empanadas were so..."
Anamika R.
"I really enjoyed the food, but the presence of numerous flies was distracting. Otherwise, I would have given it five stars. Despite the excellent..."
Jose Castro
"Great drinks and tasty food. But they are not really well prepared for brunch. Like pernil was not available and frozen drinks were not really frozen..."
Why can I eat so much
"I had the skirt steak churasca here and it was great. The service was very prompt and the drinks were great too. I will be back to try the pernil but..."
Vishal Vemula
"Not a large amount of vegetarian options, but the food is reasonably priced and flavorful. We went during a pretty busy lunch period, but the server..."
Shashwat P. Baxi
"The steak was very juicy. The plantains were crispy and sweet. The salad was the star, with a tartness that I would've missed if I stayed with the..."
Syed Ashrafulla
"Absolutely my favorite pernil anywhere. It's lean, but not too lean, and full of flavor. All the sides are excellent as well. The service is quitw..."
Bob Fyke
"Went for a quick dinner on NYE. The beautiful, curly black haired server was excellent. The food and drinks we perfect. I especially liked their..."
Larry Young
"This was my wife first time having Latin cuisine. (My wife is Korean so she never had a chance to try Latin food) Kayla was amazing! She recommended..."
"The staff are very friendly and nice. Great coffee! I like most of their sandwiches and rice bowls but not so crazy about salads here! Overall I..."
Gazelle
"Packard Square Review. My friend and I ate at Packard Square Cafe last night for the first time. The food was great, I had the Bacon Cheesburger..."
Tom Nation
"So this little place was kind of hidden but decent breakfast food here. I had the New York City staple, Bacon Egg and Cheese on a croissant. I know..."
M. Wilson
"My favorite place to get a breakfast/ lunch after going to the climbing gym. Breakfast quesadilla and curvy fries are the..."
Amber X
"Good breakfast! The portions are a good size, the food comes out fast, and it is delicious! Not the prettiest location or presentation , but damn it..."
Kristina Canady
"Incredible coffee. They use Davinci syrups which are top of the line. This is elevated ingredients that create coffees that go way above a Starbucks..."
Justin Jenkins
"Super quick service! A lil pricey, but I'm always satisfied with my grilled cheese and..."
Dee Dee Moss
"Highly recommend! Freaking awesome Turkey and bacon on whole wheat sandwich. Delicious iced coffee. The topper was excellent delivery service. I gave..."
Michelle Schnorr
"We order from here everyday for lunch at work and some days breakfast. They have a great verity of food, all amazing quality. Extremely accommodating..."
Allison Feldsott
"Real New York food place. This little restaurant does griddle breakfats, sandwiches, gourmet soups and salads, barista-quality coffee, juices..."
Clinton Canady
"Came here during my stay in New York and easily had the best chocolate chip pancakes of my life. Went back again the next morning and they were still..."
Nav Grewal
"I've had their breakfast burrito and it was delicious and super filling. I tried their bagels today and wasn't very impressed -tasted more like a..."
Zach Wachtl
"Friendly staff, esp for this area. Foods better than youd expect. When i ordered a side of bacon, they gave me a plate! They even made a custom..."
pixel fairy
"I'm addicted to the Guadalupe burger currently. Can hardly talk about it, bc is so good. Veggie burgers can be sad, but theirs are plump, perfect..."
JS
"Ordered salmon quinoa bowl & additional tofu, kisney beans, and sliced eggs with caesar dressings. Prepared fast and..."
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"I came here for a quick lunch and opted for the creamy tomato soup. It was pretty runny though still heavy on the cream. Not my favorite meal, but..."
"The margaritas are great, they are very strong and worth the price. The servers and staff are very attentive and the food, omg I didn't have high..."
Sarah Zarzuela
"Best tacos I have ever tasted!!
Me and my family come to Long Island City every single weekend just to visit Skinny's Cantina.
The food is absolutely..."
Daria Afanasieva
"Nice place, food was good! Went with a bachelorette party, we had a few drinks and shared the guacamole which was pretty good. For an entree I had..."
Mari Baci
"Been here a few times before with friends. Love the place and the area this venue is in. They have outdoor dining and ut was a really nice night so..."
Jokey Farias
"Great spot for some tacos by the piers. With live music, great drinks, & staff. Would recommend to..."
Tanvir Hassan
"We stopped in for lunch on a Sunday after enjoying nearby Gantry Park with our young kids. We were able to get a table outside, and ordered a spread..."
Ryan Yelle
"Was exploring the Gantry park area and was looking for a spot to have lunch. We found this great taco place. The tacos were very delicious and tasted..."
Najeeb Abdullah
"bottomless brunch from a pulsd deal. very good deal for the amount of food and drinks we got even though the choices were limited and had to pay a..."
Bess Fung (bessfriend)
"Where will you be for Cinco de Mayo??
It better be here !!
Otherwise you’re MISSING OUT!!!
They have everything you need !!!
TEQUILA & TACOS 🌮 ..."
Honest Reviewer
"I would have given 5 stars, but we discovered afterwards that they included gratituity which was not highlighted enough on the bill and we left an..."
"I like NOT LOVE the flavors. Brisket over steak. Spicy chicken is OK too, not great. But this location, right off the train, great spot. Should stay..."
j parent
"Great Mexican food! Barbocoa Beef bowl was amazing. Chips and guac hit the spot. Loved the nachos, and Pico made it all good! Fresh ingredients and..."
Jason Badell
"Really great! And careful, they ain't kidding when they say spicy. My delivery was quick, super hot and..."
Elizabeth J Hutton
"The Burrito al caballo is bussin. I've eaten at multiple Mexican spots all over NYC and this place has some fire food. I almost didn't get a picture!..."
Juan Arias
"I came here once a few years back and STILL think about their tacos! My friends and I ordered the spicy chicken tacos with chipotle aoili! OH MY..."
Nosheen Hannan
"EDITED: While I do NOT recommend ordering via Waheyo's website (they apparently work with a sister restaurant to handle online orders, and their..."
Megan Fitzgerald
"Everything was great until the steak. Delicious and a plethora of toping options to satisfied a picky eater. However, the steak was tough and..."
julian (julius)
"Ayyyee Yooo! When you walk in you would never expect the punch of flavor they put into their meats!!!!!
I had a carne barbacoa burrito, with Arroz..."
Johanna Caceres
"So yummy here! I loved the Chicken Bowl. I could eat here every..."
Maggie Rose
"Delicious food, the BEST fries I've ever had. I would come back to Queens & Waheyo just for the fries. The customer service and staff was top notch..."
Natalie Blake
"Small eatery by Queensboro Plaza station, LIC. I've been a few times, the space itself is a bit small although you can usually always find space to..."
Maithili Mehta
"This has become my daily breakfast stop when I'm working in LIC. The flavors are fresh and bold, with good quality and flavorful ingredients. The..."
Dan Auslander
"These people got the flavor that you crave. Mexican food nicely done. Service with a smile and food that you will definitely come back for. Shrimp..."
Jamie Davis
"Came here for some dinner on the go. The location is a bit on the small side, but they do have frozen margs if you're interested in eating there. The..."
Justin Vieira
"The sign outside asked whether I knew what mofonguitos were… I didn’t, so I tried some, and I’m glad I did! I shouldn’t ruin the surprise,..."
"This is a nice, quaint neighborhood spot. The staff are welcoming and nice. Service was quick as they were not busy when I went there. It was..."
Irene L
"Solid value Mexican food. Tacos are good and cheap, friendly staff. Get the steak..."
Kimball Le
"The environment is friendly and good coffee with all my breakfasts. Customer service is "A" for..."
Vito
"The food was delicious and the service was very attentive and fast.
La comida deliciosa. El servició atento y rápido...."
Vic Rodríguez
"**Update June 7, '21** unfortunately it looks like they lost their lease as they were removing the kitchen equipment today. Every storefront in this..."
David R
"I got the huevos mexicana (scrambled eggs with rice, beans and other stuff). It was a hearty breakfast and exactly what I needed. Portions were large..."
Tony
"Solid Mexican food, I would avoid the hamburger, french fries etc and go for the authentic food like the mole enchiladas with Oaxaca cheese or the..."
Jacob Mader
"Very decent turn around time for order; quicker than expected. Food was amazing delicious considering not made myself. Reasonable pricing and good..."
Alethea O'Neal
"Great cafe. We had breakfast every day here during our stay in New York. We were staying at the hilton Garden Inn Long Island which is so close...."
Mamoon Saleem
"Surprising excellent Spanish food. Try the fajitas that have potatoes. Excellent chorizo. Great little "diner" style small plate restaurant with a..."
Conor MacCourtney
"This is quaint LIC gem. The dinning room is larger than most in the area so there is some space to spread out. I highly recommend the Pernil with..."
Vincent Plunkett
"I used to go to this place more before gordos moved in down the block. They have a good 6 dollar chicken platter when you want quick and cheap! ..."
David Goldberg
"Food was fresh down to a egg and cheese on a roll with side of home fries... This is the second time I visited momento,. And also have received great..."
J C (OmniWisdom)
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