33 Best Tex-Mex Restaurants near Forest Hills

“Tacos Fresco is a chain of Tex Mex tortillerias found throughout the New York metropolitan area. They offer the standard Tex Mex fare of food, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, and tortillas. Their big plusses are very economical prices and extremely quick service.

Vegetarian options: Numerous

Dietary restrictions: Plenty of non meat options. Vegetarian available.

Parking: Parking is at a premium all over Queens Boulevard

Kid-friendliness: Smiling friendly service

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy entry. Sufficient room for maneuvering inside“

“Came here with friends who are locals because this is one of their favorite spots. The restaurant itself is small and very well decorated to fit the tex-mex theme.

We thought service was okay - we ordered chips and queso, 2-3 tacos per person, and later some corn bread. It felt like we watched tables who ordered after us all get their chips first while ours came out slow with no spacing between the appetizer and tacos.

For the food, the flavor of the beer queso was very good. I tried the bean and cheese taco and chicken verde taco which were equally 4/5. The star of the show was the tortillas which were excellent. We also had the cornbread which was a very good balance of sweet and salty between the caramelized walnuts and salty butter.

My wife had the barbacoa taco and papas tacos which were both only okay taste wise . They do really loaf up all the tacos with a large amount of filling which is nice.

We were a bit confused when asked about allergens - we mentioned that my wife has a peanut allergy to the server and their response was if it is okay for there to be potential cross contamination where peanuts could get into the dish on a shared prep space, which is not our general familiarity with cross contamination risk, this would just be containing peanuts. We were confused how to answer and they did tell the kitchen about the allergy for us but my wife was eating nervously the whole time waiting to see if she would have a reaction or not. More confidence in the answer from the server would have helped.

I’d come back for the quesadillas and corn bread.

The bathroom is clean, make sure to respect the pillsburry dough man tribute 🙃! (see photos)“

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“Called by today to get a drink and a bite to eat. The welcome was warm and the drinks cold and refreshing! We weren’t going to order any food to begin with but the menu looked lovely and didn’t disappoint.“

“I loved the modern place, open if you want outside or inside, there are two environments or rooms, there is no happy hour, it is not very economical, the divine drinks even the virgin versions are divine, the service is very good, the shrimp meat nachos are also divine, the salads, I liked everything 👍“

“Love it here! Quality, authentic spot! Been coming for over a decade. The waiter, Kevin, is super nice, fast service, and knowledgeable about the menu (and tequilas!). Atmosphere both indoors and outdoors is vibey and adds to a memorable experience (look at photos). A celebratory spot, but not too loud. Nicely balanced for all occasions! My favs are the ground beef tacos, 8-mile high nachos, the guac, and sweet plantains (I recommend with sour cream!).“

“Average food, low average service. Sever took forever to approach table to even fill our water glasses. When she did, she took the order of the table next to us first, even though we had been there ten minutes before them. Forgot to bring my drink order. Didn't refill water glasses. Just didn't seem up to the job. Runny/watery queso and pretty generic tacos. It was a shame as we'd heard good things. Won't return.“

“good chilaquiles in the city“

“After an impromptu evening painting trash where the clouds were quickly blowing around & each moment in the sky looked like a biblical scene, I had the fish burrito 10/10, orange & red sauces 10/10. There are 3 beta fish on a shelf in the back that need attention, their tanks to be cleaned, to be kissed.“

“Both delivery and dine in was a wonderful experience. Thalia is wonderful and friendly. Their food is fresh and authentic. Highly recommend their tacos, tortas, and drinks. If you order via Ubereats, they have bogo deals so you can grab 2 tacos for less than $6!“

“Let me tell you, I never write reviews but this places deserved it! Bronson took care of me, my husband and mother in law and we had the best experience. Fantastic tacos, guacamole, salsa and chips! Thanks again and we can’t wait to visit next time we’re in nyc.“

“Delicious and unique items available on the menu. The staff, food, and environment and overall experience were 10/10. Definitely check it out!“

“This place is definitely a sleeper. When you’re hungry Tex mex food just hits different. I won’t lie, they don’t do the best wrap jobs on the burritos and the meat be dry sometimes, but honestly the flavoring is good. The price is okay, they be wanting almost 4 dollars for a taco.“

“Absolutely loved Taco Bell. The amount of options and food you can get so cheap that too hitting every right spot. Fresh , very tasty food . Comforting and wholesome without breaking the bank. Variety of various types , so flavorful . Already a favourite of many, recommend for sure“

“increible servicio comida muy deliciosa lugar muy agradable“

“Port Washington: Had take out (soft shrimp tacos, carne asada enchiladas) last evening. Yum will have again...“

“This place is been for almost 20 years with a perfect food quality and amazing flavor, the grade isn’t fair and totally trust this place regardless the grade it is, definitely will recommend you to try the food as quality and taste, stand with empire Taco China all Bensonhurst know ❤️‍🩹“

“bartenders are wonderful and Barbara is doing a great job of managing“

“Incredible food with great service! One of the hidden gems in NYC!“

“I love love love this place. The staff is very kind. They speak very fluently and there is never a problem with your order. They are polite and I love the food. They even deliver to some places you think they won’t. The reason they don’t get the full five stars is because the restaurant needs a paint job. The fish are beautiful but the paint is old and it takes away from the restaurant just a little. Not the taste tho the food is on point.“

“Great local takeout spot for tex mex food. Filling, good taste, inexpensive and friendly people. The enchiladas, chimichangas and combo dish are my go to. Also really like the chorizo taco and black bean taco, black and pinto beans with rice.Even the American food is pretty good, especially if youre trying to decide what to order with a picky eater: burgers, onion rings, chicken or steak sandwiches.Try the fried apple sticks..“

“I get excited to bring friends here so I can see their faces once they bite a kolache! Every time I have one I think about how crazy good the dough is, no clue how they do it. The owners (I’m assuming) are the kindest ever. So consistently bright and welcoming, thank you!“

“*adding to my original review* Calexico did not ask me to edit my review. I really appreciate great customer service and the Calexico team provided just that! We were invited to give them a second chance so my friend and I revisited today. We were met with a sincere apology for our prior experience as well as provided stellar service. It’s not everyday that a business goes out of their way to show care to their customers in the way Calexico has!
Food wise, the churros were amazing and the barbacoa (tacos and burrito) delicious.

*original experience* My pregnant friend and I ordered the burrito lunch special today. We asked to substitute the beer with something else as my friend is pregnant and I’m breastfeeding and had my infant with us. The waitress informed us that we could not substitute the beer that comes with the burrito special for an alternate drink so we accepted it and went without a drink for our meal. When the bill came, we were surprised to find that we were charged with the full price of the burrito alone when we had specified ordering the special. The waitress did not tell us ahead of time that we couldn’t order the special without ordering a beer. We explained our situation and why we couldn’t drink the beer to the manager and she was quite rude saying we saw the price of the burrito on the menu when we ordered as well as the special being there to help their beer sales. We even asked if we could give the beer that came with our meal to someone else in the restaurant and she said no. We were very confused and surprised of this treatment considering the family friendly neighborhood and medically not being able to drink for the safety of our babies.“

“The food is AMAZING!!! I love the tortilla soup ❤️“

“Delicious Mexican food, I had a good meal with my family, Thankss“

“I had one of their tacos for the first time today and it was indeed Delicious!“

“Worst food i ever eat , low quality meat ! Nothing good there, worst experience ever!“

“Nice bar, good selection, billiards and darts.“

“Got the dip for a football party everyone was raving how good it was .Will definitely be going back.“

“exelente atención todo el tiempo“

“My girlfriend and I decided to venture out for some tacos and thought we would try a new place in our area. The host/server were very friendly and took the time to explain the menu, including the sauces and their spice levels. They even provided us with samples to try. Overall, it was a great place for dinner, and the tacos, especially the birria tacos, were delicious and fresh.“

“Karaoke, dinner and drinks always makes a great time better.“