50 Best Mexican Restaurants in Queens

“The best Mexican food I've had in New York. Great nachos, great tacos, quesadillas, really everything I've gotten has been great.

My wife and I come here for taco Tuesdays and everytime we're in the area.

Solid date night, solid chill bar, solid dinner spot.“

“My favorite place. I love to go there everyday.“

“Service is okay but not great but food is very good“

“When we review restaurants it should be in the context of what they are, and what they are for. This is a beyond serviceable lunch spot that seems to invalidate existence of the nearby chipotle, and possibly even the nearby sweet green.

The food is fresh, the prices are reasonable and the portions are immense. The staff is friendly and the place is clean.

The food is also, by the way, quite tasty.

There are a lot of lunch options in the neighborhood but this is clearly one of the best if you are seeking a chipotle style meal.

I feel as if given the context I have no choice but to give this place five stars“

“The food and drinks are AMAZING! I fell in love with this place! I can’t wait to go back. (I had the best cocktail drink I have ever had in my life!) Thank you so much Artemio for your great service!“

“Food is absolutely delicious!“

“One of my favorite place to grab lunch during lunch break. Usually like their burrito bowl. Like the food but front cashiers behavior is not nice. All the time they make faces as if they are tired and not at all welcoming.
Need to work on that.
Thanks“

“Quick eats spot that I think is underrated. Amount of food is reasonable for the price and not to mention delicious. I ordered takeout but there are about 3 tables in the restaurant for dine-in. Also, it’s a mom and pop shop and their daughter works the register. They’re super respectful and sweet. You should definitely go support them and try their yummy food!“

“Absolutely a hidden gem! The meat is juicy and flavorful. Really hit the spot. It’s hard to believe we have authentic Mexican cuisine in east queens. But this place hits. We will definitely come back

Huge bonus to the service and free tortillas chips & salsa

There special items on weekends such as Taco de oreja and Taco de lengua“

“awesome menu items great service“

“I did enjoy the food at Hellbender, but the service could have been better.
We were among the first guests seated, yet it still took about 5–8 minutes for our server to notice us and bring water.

The portion size of aguachile is quite small, considering the price. The Brussels sprouts lacked flavor.

On the positive side, the empanada was amazing, as were the mushroom tacos and fried cheese.

Update: The brunch menu is so good and tasty. The service was much better than our previous visit.“

“It was a great evening celebrating my mom's birthday. The appetizers, entree, and dessert were great. The service was attentive, friendly and informative. The only thing I would change is that all the entrees should be served with the sides of rice and beans.“

“This cute quirky Mexican deli / restaurant. It's not really the place to sit but kind of is a place to sit and have a really good meal. It's a reliable place to grab and go. I like it cuz it has a place to sit and I need a place to sit and eat my egg potato bacon platter...It's got a deli atmosphere with teeny tiny tables drapped in Mexican tablecloths topped with authentic food served by cheerful people who cook it. They smile when they serve it to you. Unlike the overpriced diner on Broadway where she's just about throws it at you well she's looking at the next table.I like my toast almost burned and here I get it exactly the way I want it slathered and butter. They're super friendly and professional. I enjoy watching the regulars come in with their unique order. They have amazing Mexican food. You can also get egg on a roll. This place is squished into the first floor of a corner shop and does good business. They play good music and have good vibes! They have fair prices“

“Absolutely a gem! The service by Katherine was amazing! So sweet! The food was muy delicioso! Fresh guacamole and shrimp tacos! Strawberry margaritas and Micheladas! Exceptionally clean! Will be back when I visit NY again! May be back before I head home to MD once my daughter gets home tomorrow!

feliz acción de gracias
Happy Thanksgiving!“

“First time here, got to try the carne asada tacos and carnitas chalupas, they were great! Juicy and tender. Our only issue was when we arrived there wasn’t any music playing for a while and out of nowhere loud music started playing which threw us off as we were sitting by a speaker. Will probably do take out moving forward because these tacos are definitely seeing me again.“

“The menu had so many great options! The food is great, we ordered beef tacos, a mixed platter, mango mock tails and a boba tea. The man who helped us was friendly and welcoming! My family and I had a great time. We will be visiting again!“

“Lovely quaint restaurant next to the train station. I was interested in a cecina plate, which was not on the menu, but the owner graciously cooked to order for me. The mole veracruzano was different, unique and strong in flavor; unlike the mole I grew up eating. The mole enchiladas had plenty of shredded chicken. Very pleased with the service too. Would recommend, stop by!“

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

“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.“

“My go to birria spot!! Found it here at 36th ave near my school. A family run restaurant with a variety of authentic Mexican foods that are fairly cheap compared to other spots. The atmosphere is subtle and comforting; cleanliness is not bad— but also not perfect. The service is very nice and the food is always made fresh. A nice hidden-in-the-wall type of spot.“

“My family and I ordered a quesadilla mixta, a chicken quesadilla, and tacos with carne asada, al pastor, and birria plus chips and guacamole and everything was absolutely incredible. Every item tasted fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. Easily a 100 out of 10. I usually order for pickup, but this was my first time trying delivery and it arrived in just 20 minutes. Fast, fresh, and seriously delicious. We’ll definitely be ordering again!!! Un review de una familia Colombia que aprecia la comida Autentica Mexicana, Muchas Gracias!“

“Absolutely delicious food!“

“Las mejores chalupas !!!sin duda volveremos muy pronto 😋🥰“

“I wanted to share a great lunch spot I just discovered. I stopped by for a quick bite and was really impressed.

I had a burrito bowl with chorizo, and the quality of the food was delicious. If you're looking for a quick and authentic Mexican meal, whether during work or just passing by, I highly recommend checking out this place.“

“Some of the best tacos we’ve ever had!“

“I love coming here. Great juices! Love it very much! ImThey have passion fruit juice, pineapple juice, coconut juice, horchata, and cantaloupe/melon juice etc.! 💕 It is delicious! My friend orders the Mexican hotdog and loves it. It comes with ketchup, mustard, mayo, pickles, onions, tomatoes. He said it is very good! My other friend orders the “ Tacos dorados” with chicken and they come with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese, and sour cream on top. My friend says these are very good too. Maybe could use more flavor he says but still they are very good! Photos are attached! They have a good Mexican steak torta which is a steak sandwich that comes with Mexican cheese, beans, guacamole, a sauce, lettuce, tomato, it is very good and I like it!!! The yellow lemonade in the photos with the steak torta is not from them. I also love their brown juice which is “tamarindo / tamarind” !!! Their other juices are very good as well !!!! 😋“

“Not too long ago I came here and ordered the molcajete, and it honestly blew me away. It came out sizzling hot, packed with steak, chicken, shrimp, and cactus in this smoky, flavorful sauce. Every bite was delicious, rich, tender, and perfectly seasoned.

You can tell the food’s made with care and love. The staff was friendly, the vibe was relaxed. I’m still thinking about that molcajete. definitely something I’ll be coming back for.“

“Exelente lugar y buen ambiente 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“Weekends bring such crowds that reservations become necessary. Their employees checked on us regularly. They used special components and served quickly. They focus on consistent quality and friendly interactions. The complete meal was excellent.“

“Im at 5 burros always an awesome time. Can you say CHULETA? Chef Jaime has outdone himself.This is the most badass awesome chuleta I have seen in my whole life.“

“La comida riquísima buen servicio“

“Pasamos una despedida de año espectacular los meseros muy atentos los tragos muy buenos la atención en si muy recomendada aparte la comida deliciosa 👍“

“Lo mejor de lo mejor especial las cemitas“

“Small place mostly pick up or delivery with huge selection of items. Burritos are very tasty i Bought both pork and beef burritos, They also had fried chicken salted beef spicy versions of all and will serve hot sauces on the side. The portions are huge and very tasty.“

“This is our favorite local spot for legit Mexican dishes. All of the staff at this family. owned business are always so lovely. The restaurant has been open since around 2011. And it’s no surprise. The food is delicious, and the ambience is very comfortable. You feel like you’re at home. My mother, a very good cook, always told me that making food taste good is easy. You just prepare it with love. Que Rico is definitely following this approach. The tacos and quesadillas are my favorite things to order (al pastor/carnitas are my go to). I also love their fresh jamaica juice. They are equally great for takeout, delivery or dine in. Support local business businesses!“

“I have been eating here since they opened! And somehow everything is consistently great night after night. They do have a few variations in winter, but the regular menus has something for everybody. The people that work here are super nice. I LOVE the tamales, and the enchiladas with mole verde; and their flan is excellent!“

“Great pizza, made by special request. Great brownie, warned without my even asking. Very friendly guy. If we're not staying nearby on my next visit to NYC, I would consider taking the subway just to eat here. Lots of variety besides pizza. Safe area even at night. Great price for can soda and it's really cold.“

“LO RECOMIENDO, LA COMIDA MUY RICA Y EL SERVICIO EXCELENTE 👍🏻“

“I discover this hidden gem a few months ago and have since visited a bunch of times. It’s become my to go place for authentic Mexican tacos and sopas. Everything they make is delicious and tastes as if made by someone’s grandma. This last time, had their pork pozole …. It’s probably the best one I’ve had in NYC. Their burritos are humongous and their tacos are great. This is a must visit if you like Mexican food.“

“the roast pork burrito is amazing“

“It's a small place, to grab a quick bite to eat. Portions are normal as the quality of the food is greater than other places that serve a lot but lack flavor. The mole is amazing and highly recommended. It is a traditional recipe and it shows how much love and respect is put into the making of it. Prices are reasonable, especially during these times! Like, come on people. They need to make a living too you know? But they really are affordable compared to many other places in the area. Everything is freshly made and requires time to make so honestly, prices should be higher.
My only critique is the small amounts of hot sauces provided with the food. I think a few more should be offered and understandibly be charged if a larger quantity is wanted. There could be a little more beans in the nachos and the enchiladas and tacos could have a little more garnish, but that's just my preference. Overall, there is nothing in this restaurant that I have tried that I did not like. 100/100 ✨️“

“My experience at this place has always been remarkable very congenial awesome staff overall excellent food no matter what and I can’t wait to come back sincerely, LindaC“

“😎Our go to spot for quick eats and very grateful that a gentleman helped me on Superbowl Sunday even though they were almost ready to close. Neighborhood spot to cherish 🩷“

“I was here once when someone took me, I was in the neighborhood and decided to stop in; I couldn’t remember what I tried last time so I got Tostadas.
I do NOT do reviews but this food was so good I need them to have more recognition! The pork was so juicy and flavorful , all the toppings tasted fresh and perfectly seasoned PLEASE stop buy because I couldn’t believe they weren’t packed I enjoyed my meal and hope to try more there“

“I went here and ordered nachos which consisted of homemade tortilla chips, melted with cheese, in a bed of black beans puree, topped with crema, guacamole and pico de gallo (and shrimps=one of the options to choose from) and I really loved it. I am back in the Netherlands after a visit to New York and still thinking about it. Thank you so much for this lovely culinary experience.“

“I’ve had most of the menu, it’s all fantastic. Worth traveling for!“

“Amazing experience!! I go here RELIGIOUSLY, no other restaurant compares. I’ve tried other places but always come back to Taza. Their food is fresh, delicious and have a variety of options, not to mention with the best price. All the workers are super nice and are VERY generous with their servings, especially for the bowl. They truly care about their customers happiness. They closed for a few days for renovations and I swear I was having withdrawals. But 10/10, I HIGHLY recommend this place.

Disclaimer: I am not being paid or given any incentives for writing this review. All opinions are my own and I’m sharing them voluntarily.“

“First time here!!!! the Alexia, Omar were amazing 😁🥰 the steaks, jalapeño, rice beans, salads plantains & margaritas were exactly the feeling of Mexico......my sister & came from Brooklyn to try out different flavor ......we will return 😊....to Queens .....Sunday was amazing !!!!“

“Been a regular of their food truck for years and I’m surprised at some of the negative reviews because their Tacos specifically are some of the best Tacos and I’m a picky person about my Mexican food ! Must try! Hands down! Even the salsas are soo good 👍🏻“