El Cafetal
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El Cafetal Reviews
Just got back from Mexico City where I was told I had the best Pozole Soup. They were wrong. It's here. Had it on takeout and the flavors abound! Served with lime, cilantro and onions, this is a must. Loved the crispy tortilla (tostada) on the side with Mexican crema.
There are two main things you need to know about Cafetal. 1. They have the longest delivery time on the planet. 2. They have some of the best Mexican food in Astoria and are generally worth the wait if you plan ahead. Those two things said, we order from here all the time unless we're VERY hungry and did not plan ahead, then we order from Orale. Tacos, Quesadillas, milkshake drink things, all delicious. The tacos are simply dressed, the meat is well flavored, and their tortillas...read full review
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Veracruzano - 3019 Astoria Blvd, Queens
Mexican, Tacos, New Mexican Cuisine
I've spent about a month in Mexico in the past year or two, and my GF is also from Mexico. Given that background, we both found the food here to be pretty authentic and generally very good, across all dishes and meals. It's never busy, which is mind boggling, hidden gem I guess, but definitely recommend!