50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Whitestone

“This family run restaurant serves super duper tasty, authentic Mexican cuisine. I loved the Mulita pastor. Everything is high quality right down to the limes. They even make their own hot sauces! Best of all, the folks working here are so sweet and attentive. It was my first time in this neighborhood but I wish this place was closer so I could come a lot.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“Drove all the way here from New Jersey and it was worth the drive!!!!!!! 20/10 food & customer service! Luz was very welcoming and gave great recommendations. The guac and chips didn’t last for too long as you can tell by the picture. but the quesabirria, enchilada and tacos are a must buy!! i’ll probably be back to eat tomorrow lol“

“We checked into our hotel nearby and needed some food while we waited on our room to be ready. We found a hidden gem! The service is outstanding and the enchiladas were delicious!! The vibe is like a typical hole in the wall Mexican restaurant. Definitely recommend!“

“Delicious, authentic, homemade food.“

“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.“

“Best Quesabirria!“

“Omg... just got this today for the first time cuz i was in the area & i will DEF be back. Got a Honey Chipotle Chicken Bowl and it was so good.

I wish you guys had a place over here by Allerton & White Plains Road area (next to the 2 train), cuz i would be there alot.“

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

“Chill location in Bronx, near Arthur Ave.

Tacos were perfect, frozen margarita were from another league and churros were amazing.
To add, service was fast and you always feel like your being served by a relative and not a stranger.

To add it all, pricing is a great value with respect to quality and service.

100% would come back“

“Taqueria Tlaxcalli is absolutely delicious!“

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

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

“The loaded fries are amazing reminds me of my home town California has some of the best Mexican foods and this make me feel so close to home foreal… I think I order these at least twice a week eventually I’m going try something else because I know it’s good well I have tried their churros and those was really 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“

“weekly Mexican. quality ingredients lovingly prepared. and all the staples attended to (e.g. rice is perfect, fluffy and flavorful even on its own. guacamole and tortillas stars on their own. care in the daily details many others simply rush and brilliance in actual dishes from chili relleno to enchiladas)“

“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!“

“exelente comida y ambiente, muy recomendado.“

“Loved this spot! Great food and service!“

“The music is always on point. Come on a sunday if you are into Karoke, it is a vibe.“

“I lived in Chicago for like 15 years and Chicago by-and-large has better Mexican food than New York. This is one of the first spots I've hit that really impressed me. Really enjoyed the food and the vibes were nice. We shared guacamole which was excellent, really well seasoned and with great texture. I got the birria tacos, and I went with people who got (IIRC) shrimp tacos and fish tacos respectively. Everybody was happy with their order. Will go back, no doubt.“

“Was here for the first time Awesome all around - everyone friendly - great food - great entertainment !“

“Food is absolutely delicious!“

“the service was rlly good the owner was on point for everything and very friendly. Steak tacos were really good so was the chicken. guac is nice as well very fresh. horchata was good aswell with the cinnamon power on top. churros hot and tasty.

the salsa before u order is great i loved the chips it comes with aswell.“

“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!“

“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“

“Came by for Sunday brunch. Welcomed and seated by a hostess at the bar with a smile. I recognized the bartender/ server - Diego, from my past visit and so did he. A friendly guy with smiles who walked me thru his fav’s - which I asked for. I thoroughly enjoyed my mocktail, Tiradito de Tuna, shrimp ceviche, corn ribs, fish tacos and Tres leches…😋🫶‼️Great energy in the room with live DJ. This place wins for its “presentation” of any dish with flavors! Great food and friendly staff. This is my nth visit and will frequent it. Ty for making my day off…😉😋👏🫶‼️“

“Tobala is so worth the visit! We decided to give Tobala a try and we were not disappointed. The initial entry was warm and inviting, and we were immediately seated. The ambiance was romantic and cozy and the layout was efficient and flowy.
The playlist was great, the service was excellent and the food was impeccably delicious! We almost did not want to disturb it. Everything was spot-on!
The appetizers were small , but fresh, tasty and delish! The entrees were a bit larger in portion, delicious and filling! The prices were steep, but this place serves authentic high quality foods. We were glad that we chose Tobala for our date night! We enjoyed the desserts— the bunuela and the tres leches, I preferred the center of my tres leches not be so distinctively orange-flavored.
We plan to return to Tobala, it was worth the trip!“

“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“

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

“Great night! Good food, drinks and atmosphere but best of all the staff. Laid back, let us sit for hours. Server brought us a special tequila-based liquor hecho en casa and a lovely little dessert too. Saturdays is karaoke and the main singer was a beautiful bilingual woman with a lovely smile.“

“Kaur & Sunita were very kind in greeting me & my friend. They both were patient and gentle in preparing our meals. My veggie quesadilla was delicious and made exactly as I asked.
Veggie Quesdilla: sprinkled with light cheese, bell peppers, lettuce, cilantro, tomatoes, red cabbage, spinach, & tofu.

I'll be back from New Jersey.“

“Lo recomiendo por el hambiente porque el servicio de las meseras es pesimo y la comida y los tragos tardan mas de una hora en entregartelos despues de ordenarlos y aunque ya tengas reservacion toda via tendras que esperar en la Estrada del restaurante un buen tiempo.“

“food is tasty and fresh. service is very pleasant atmosphere is welcoming I will be back“

“I come here almost every week and I’m kind of obsessed with it. The decor is wildly eccentric — there’s an ice cream shop setup that never seems to be active, these indoor-patio-type structures, and a whole bar world in the back I’ve still never explored. You even pay at what looks like a candy-shop counter. It’s just fantastic.

It’s also almost always empty, which I truly don’t understand, because the food is great. The menu is mostly classic Mexican fare, but nearly every dish I’ve tried has some unique little twist that shows they’re really putting in the work.

I’ve gotten pretty enamored with this place. Highly recommend checking it out.“

“In a little deli looking storefront is nenes. Smallish spot but big flavor!Prepare to wait at least 20 mins for your order. Theres a ton of delivery pickups from online orders that's how popular they are. I recommend preordering online for pickup if you dont want to wait. Eitherway It was delicious 😋 and worth the wait.
I was happy i got to finally try their birria pizza with their consomme ($26). Easily can feed 4 people. Its cut into 8 slices but the average person can probably eat 2 slices.
Its 3 cheesy 12 to 14 in. tortillas packed with birria and guacamole, layered and toasted to perfection. The one time we didn't take a picture because we were so hungry after a long day, we just wanted to eat. They have a simple menu with tacos, quesadillas and even combo meals. All are worth trying.
Prices are very fair and especially for birria. Theres a small seating area like 6 chairs max for those who want to eat there. I prefer to have at home.
I cant wait to go back again for more.“

“Absolutely love this spot in my hometown of Ridgewood! The Margaritas here are hands-down the best in town—perfect if you’re looking to enjoy a nice buzz. The servers are always incredibly friendly and make you feel right at home every time. The vibe inside is super cool too, with colorful, artsy walls and a laid-back atmosphere that’s perfect for hanging out with friends or just unwinding. Every visit is a fantastic experience. Highly recommend!“

“awesome menu items great service“

“We had a great time at this location. The atmosphere was cool, the music wasn’t loud, the waiter were busy. For appetizers we had the “CORN ESQUITES” and it was delicious. For our meal we had a feast of food. We try different types of tacos (AL PASTOR, BAJA CRISPY FISH, BEEF RIBEYE DELUXE” and their burritos and it was great! The price of the tacos were steep, I ain’t going to lie. Also if you like American style tacos with lots of cheese and sauces, then these might not be the tacos for you. The alcoholic drink were good! The “Mexican” soda in the bottle was flat for us.

Street parking in this area is not the best.

The food was great.“

“Food and service is AMAZING! You NEED to try this place out! Will be coming back more often to try out every item on the menu 😋“

“Great mexican restaurant, dinner for four last night and everyone was raving!!“

“Absolutely loved it here today for lunch. Our first time eating here and we will definitely be back soon!“

“The birria tacos are excellent, genuinely exceptional, and my wife's vegetarian huarache was perfect. The service was fast and everyone was kind, even though we showed up while they were trying to eat lunch. Thank you! Sorry we interrupted lunch!“

“Looking for good tacos for the longest and finally found them here. Every bite of the pastor, chorizo and asada filled me with joy. The drinks were amazing and the churros were to die for. Please visit this establishment and continue to visit because you won’t find tacos like this anywhere else.“

“Great attitude and vibes from the staff, Food is amazing and have great juices to choose from. Don't even remember the first time i came here but always find myself coming back because of the quality of the service and food. Definitely a must go to place in New Rochelle.“

“This place is a must-go to spot. I got the tamales preparados and they were soo good. The tamales were generously sized, filled with plenty of chicken, and not overly oily. In addition, the prices were very reasonable. What truly made the experience welcoming, however, were the owners themselves. They were kind, friendly, and it’s clear they put genuine care into both their food and the business they are running.“

“It’s really good the food portion is excellent the taste and flavor is good I highly recommend to try out Al chile I rate this a 9/10“

“Great service, great ambiance, the food is good but a bit expensive given the amount and location. We had the guac and some tacos, neither are outstanding. I suspect more elaborate dishes could be better.

Big thumbs up for their well maintained restrooms.“