50 Best Mexican Restaurants near College Point

“Today I celebrated my daughter’s graduation at Blue Tijuana & Barzola House of Ceviche. The service was excellent! The staff is polite and attentive, going above and beyond to provide a wonderful experience. All the guest loved the food. They made our event memorable. We will be back.“

“Súper riquísimo todo y el ambiente laboral muy bien“

“I've been to a lot of Salvadoran Restaurants and El Vicentino is my favorite. The Carne asada was juicy and flavorful, the natural drinks were authentic, service was amazing, ambiance was clean and colorful. family friendly environment....I could go on and on... but it's better you just try it yourself to see what I'm talking about 👍 🇸🇻 🇺🇸“

“Amazing food and service. 1000% recommend.“

“It the best Mexican food I ever eat.“

“The restaurant is beautiful and the food was delicious!“

“💥💥💥💥💥 Just discovered a gem! Can’t wait to return. Tucked in on Columbus Av. betw 106/107. Best Mexican food I’ve yet to find in the city. I had the fish tacos! Excellente! Also the best sangria. Our server, Carol, was wonderful. And she gave me a delicious flan desert and everyone sang happy birthday. Thank you Carol and everyone! See you soon!“

“It was a surprise to find this little restaurant in Harlem. There were no tables, and we took the last two seats at the bar. While we waited, I surprisingly felt at home. The aroma of the food, the care with which Karina prepared each of the dishes, and the kindness and joy they served us. By the time our table was ready, we didn't want to take it anymore; we ate much more than we planned to order because we didn't want to miss out on their delicious food. I have dietary restrictions, and I was surprised to see that everything from the exquisite tortillas to the delicious tres leches dessert was prepared right there, gluten-free and preservative-free. I hope to return soon.“

“Delicioso. Gente amistosa.“

“Just wow! Having been to Taqueria Ramirez, I already knew the tacos at Carnitas Ramirez weren’t going to let me down. And they certainly didn’t! Every taco I had was outstanding. The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the corn tortillas were top notch. There’s also a nice assortment of salsas and toppings at a DIY counter so you can dress them up however you like. Everyone was super friendly too. Absolutely worth the trip, and I can’t wait to return.“

“Truly the greatest dining experience you can have in the area. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is so welcoming and inviting, you’ll never want to leave. If you get a chance, Monica is also the best part of the whole experience. She made our night a 10 out of 10 to 11. Might have to come on a weekly basis moving forward.“

“Delicious, authentic, homemade food.“

“Great Food and Service Fun Atmosphere !“

“Saludo banda estoy aquí Las chilangas les recomiendo que la quesadilla 🌮están súper delicioso vengan ah pasar con sus familia y el servicio es espectacular.“

“They have the best tacos and burritos“

“Me and my daughter, enjoyed this restaurant so much during our Mommy and Me weekend! The atmosphere was laid back and quite relaxing. The service was superb and the food was so good, we had to order food to bring home. I would give this establishment 6 stars if I could. We were both very pleased and we will be dining here again very soon. If you have not been here, you should definitely give them a visit. Peace and Love, Chele from the Block.“

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“First - this food is incredible. Spent a lot of time in Houston, ATX, MX, and other taco strongholds. This is more than on par with the best of all of them. Also, fast and fresh.

Second - customer service at both locations is top-tier, from the leadership to the front-of-house.

I was hesitant to write this because I loathe waiting in lines and fear blowing up a cherished spot (that’s already famous - you get it), but I believe in giving credit and celebrating where it’s due. And here, it certainly is.“

“exelente comida y ambiente, muy recomendado.“

“If you want authentic great Mexican Food & Drink.. Ruta Oaxaca is the best ! Great service , friendly staff and great variety.“

“great tasting food also good service and environment“

“everything was delicious, atmosphere was fantastic, service was great. Highly recommended!“

“We had such a wonderful experience hosting a semi-private event at Mayahuel for a 40th birthday celebration! From start to finish, everything was seamless. Marc was an absolute pleasure to work with; incredibly accommodating, responsive, and helpful throughout the entire planning process.

The staff was warm, attentive, and professional, making sure our group was well taken care of all evening. The food was absolutely delicious, the cocktails were fantastic, and the atmosphere was perfect for our celebration.

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! A huge thank you to Marc and the entire Mayahuel team for helping make such a special occasion so memorable. We can’t wait to come back and host another event with them. Highly recommend!“

“lovely hidden gem on Avenue A between 13th and 14th streets. The place is family owned and operated and the food is to do for. It is reasonably priced, I often find myself trying to figure out if I want a tamale or a shredded beef or pork taco.“

“I really loved this place. It has a nice indoor and maybe an even nicer outdoor area. The staff was very kind too. I came here with a mission. 😎 I’m a huge fan of tripa so of course i tried the TRIPA taco and i chose ASADA too with steak. I really loved both, the textures, the flavours, everything was great. I loved the texture of the tripa tha most!!! Oh and the texture of the tortilla… wow, i loved that too. 😋“

“The atmosphere is to die for. The waiting staff are so helpful and kind. Shout out to the bartenders for their suggestions.
I got a cocktail called Jarjillo and it was so delicious. The buffalo cauliflower tacos were super crispy and tangy, an absolute must try!
If you're looking to go on a fancy but affordable date, they've got you covered 🩷“

“Genuinely one of the best dishes I’ve ever tried. La tlayudita con aguacate y frijoles negros. The simple, clean combination of flavors paired with an excellent chili oil and flaky, crunchy preparation of the tlayudita itself? Just perfect. The tetela was also just perfect, loved the texture, cheese, and salty salsa verde.

I came here on another occasion for a blue corn queso fresco quesadilla and a mushroom taco. Have to say, the flavor here is clean and hearty. There’s a simplicity to each dish, such that the flavors are balanced and not always hit-me-over-the-head intense. Not my first choice for a taco, but absolutely the one place I’ll come to for a tetela or tlayudita. I love that For All Things Good exists.“

“Such an incredible experience . Tasting menu was amazing !“

“Wow! After looking at many places on Columbus that just didn’t thrill us, we were SO happy to find the incredibly delicious Mexican cuisine at Nina’s last night I had the Cochinita Pibil (with an orange habanero salsa on the side that will let you know who’s boss…) and my old friend had Enchiladas Mole with chicken. Excellent and authentic food with warm, friendly staff, and a great bar selection with many tequilas. Nina’s is great! Reasonable too! Glad to give credit where it’s due to this 7mo old establishment that I hope stays for many years! Will return for more!“

“Best Quesabirria!“

“Great food. I love the agua de sandia.“

“Nice causal place for a date. Nice music, great Hospitality and Healthy food!“

“Best tacos de cecina, enchilladas suizas and birria consome around. Oh and great micheladas too. Fun ranchera and banda music on the screens all day, nice vibes and friendly staff. A relaxed and authentic Mexican spot for those in the know. They also used to do karaoke on Friday nights, not sure if thats still a thing..“

“I couldn’t get a picture of anyone’s food since we all dug in right away but the food here is amazing! We had their Birria tacos, a steak meal and a steak fajitas meal—chef’s kiss! They were very kind, welcoming and family oriented here. The place is small, I will say, it’s way smaller than I expected but nonetheless, we were quickly seated and the music was good the entire time. This was a memorable experience , thank you!“

“We really enjoyed our dinner here - tried cheese quesadilla w/ fries, avocado & mango salad with grilled shrimp, chicken burrito, calamari, tacos, horchata, passion fruit aqua fresca. All of it was great! Excellent service! Fun decor! Would eat there again.“

“I had a great experience here! The service was amazing from the moment we walked in. The staff was friendly, attentive. The food was great too, but the outstanding service is what really stood out. I’ll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend this place!“

“Taqueria Tlaxcalli is absolutely delicious!“

“The food was great and tasted delicious 😋“

“I cannot sing the praises of this place and the staff enough! We had a long day at the museum and we were all starving and the kids were very cranky. We took forever trying to find a place that they would all find something to eat at but that place didn't work out so we came here not realizing how lucky we were. After having a quick glance at the menu I realized two of my children would probably not eat anything. Two of the ladies that work there helped us work it out to piece together a meal for them with components they already have. It took quite a while figuring everything out but they were patient and helpful. The food was outstanding and the cocktails and mocktails were phenomenal. I wish I lived closer because this would be a regular place for me. Highly recommend!“

“Love the place,love the service and the lobster tacos 🌮 were amazing.“

“i’m here to tell you the hype is true. The burritos are so freaking good. The sauce is immaculate. I always ask for extra sauce. My favorite is the sausage burrito and the bacon. I usually get both and eat half-and-half and split it with my partner. lol

It’s so good please support local!!!

I usually travel all the way to Brooklyn for a similar type of burrito (santos) and I’m so happy to have found this gem uptown nyc!! (no pic because burrito was inhaled)

**back again, this time for lunch and the tacos were so fresh and delicious!!!!“

“Riley and Elizabeth did a great job helping us understand the scope of the menu and what we could enjoy based of our dietary restrictions. I can tell the restaurant is well managed and the servers/bar keep that same beat. This is a can’t miss spor“

“Playa Betty's has great tasting tacos and the staff and atmosphere is awesome! ❣️ frm:🇯🇵🇺🇸“

“The food here was very high quality. As there was only one vegetarian option, it was still tasty and amazing to try because of how fresh the ingredients were, the high quality temperature, and the presentation. We got the mushroom tacos and a quesadilla with added pico de gallo, fresh herbs. The quality of the tortilla was fresh, the people were friendly, and the ordering process was smooth through through the kiosk. Since we went in the winter it was freezing but they were nice enough to add a heating fan. The best part about this place and selling point as we all know is the atmosphere. Since the taco spot is a quick eat N go, the keg stands as mini standing tables was very clever and aesthetic. Will come back if I ever am in the area and drunk 🤪“

“Comida súper autentica, deliciosa, sabrosa y los precios súper accesibles! 100% recomendado“

“Carlos, I believe his name was, he was amazing and kept the food and drinks coming!! I’ve been to a lot of different places where they offer bottomless every thing but, this is DEFINITELY the best place to go! Ask for, Carlos.. (I came up for a wedding and a birthday and I ended up have the best time ever)“

“Nice vibe, great cocktails, solid food.“

“I would just like to say that I googled this restaurant. It was the first one we went for my husbands birthday. It was the best of FOOD was amazing. The Service was ex espectacular. Lorena was on top of everything. She was a great server, friendly, fun, very attentive, and we will definitely be going back. They also we celebrate my husbands birthday there with a sombrero . I strongly recommend this restaurant to anyone. It’s out of this world. They go above and beyond to make you celebrate your birthday and have a great time. I want to send a shout out to the staff to the owner. Thank you for making this day. Very special for my husband. I thank you so much. Lopez.“

“Incredible service, amazing flavors on your old favorites. Andrew went out of his way to make sure we had a great time and great food!! Highly recommend!!“

“Mom and pop FRESH Mexican. Come! You will not be disappointed. The tacos!!!“