Great atmosphere, great food menu and excellent and friendly service! Top Notch location!!! And the server / host -J was the best!! read more

Carla - From the front door! - Mexican Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Tucked away on a quieter street North of the bridge. Ambiance is cozy hip/ casual. Service is friendly and we've been here a bunch of times as it's close by. We always get the corn salad (YUM) ! Other entrees have been solid (4/5 burgers etc.). Overall, thankful to have this neighborhood spot and worth checking out if you're in area. read more

Carla - Avocado BLT - Mexican Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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I was first introduced to Carla's two years ago and I have been dreaming of both their Hibiscus Margaritas and Grilled Corn Romaine Salad ever since. YES A SALAD! Happy to say I finally had the opportunity to return for an intimate birthday celebration and everything was just how I remembered it. Cute and quaint, with good service and food, a great vibe! Without a doubt I absolutely ordered the roasted corn salad. It has tomatoes, avocado, roasted corn, Romain lettuce, and an amazing dressing. I added the pan seared chicken. The chicken was super flavorful and juicy, and extremely tender, not overdone. The salad was magical just as I remembered it. In addition the guac was fresh and the Hibiscus Margs was a tasty way to wash it all down. It's amazing how I dream about this salad. It's a good thing I don't live close because I would have no problem factoring in this salad which is a little pricey into an almost daily budget. Lol. Needless to say I will not be reminiscing about this salad for two years again. I will be back sooner than you think. A special thanks to our server, whom was a one man show the whole night. Just A Note: Parking can be a bit of a challenge and Carla's is tiny but mighty and absolutely worth it!! read more

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Carla's for one of my birthday dinner was the perfect place to celebrate. Guac was fresh and we ent through two baskets of chips. Roasted corn salads all around and the star of the night was the pan seared chicken. Shout out the the server who was manning the place solo and let us close out the place. If you haven't hit up Carla's yet, you need to asap. It's such a hidden gem and one of the cutest spots around with the good vibe signs. read more

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I ordered the pescado tacos and they were delicious. The fish was the perfect crispiness. My friend is vegetarian and ordered the vegetarian taco which she said was really good as well! Staff was great. He recommended the vegetarian guacamole and chips and it didn't disappoint. It was very pretty and so aesthetic looking. Perfect vibe for a date. I would come back and try other items on the menu! read more

Carla - Pescado Taco (2pc) - Mexican Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Have been to this establishment twice and we have enjoyed the food and service. I reccomend this restaurant. A little gem hidden in the industrial neighborhood. read more

Carla - Burger - Mexican Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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We come to Carla all the time. One of our favorite restaurants. Their website says they close at 10:30pm on Fridays. We got there at 8:40pm and the server met us at the door and said they already did last call for food. I asked, "Don't you close at 10:30?" He said, "We normally do last call at 9, but they just did last call. Sorry." So ridiculous. I kinda never want to go there again. read more

What a gem of a spot. Love coming here in the summertime. My favorite thing here? The hibiscus margarita, followed by the guava margarita. It's a cozy place. The bartender and server were super friendly at each of my visits. Remains a favorite. read more

The food tastes very fresh! We had the chicken and al pastor tacos and grilled corn salad. The server was very friendly. The vibes are great with lively music and bright decor. read more

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Lovely small gem of a restaurant in LIC. Carla's has a very extensive, diverse menu with a little something to satisfy just about any tastebud walking in to try. Decor is inviting and not overly distracting. Staff has been super friendly and knowledgeable the couple of times I've tried them. Pricing is fair and worth it for portions given for their food and cocktails. TLo's fan favorites so far: Sweet Potato Fries, Vietnamese Spring Rolls, and their Fish Tacos. Highly recommend giving this spot a try when in the area. :) read more

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We stopped here for a quick bite to eat for lunch. I had pescado tacos, which had battered tilapia, pickled cabbage, cilantro, chipotle mayo, and lettuce. It was good and very flavorful, but a bit too spicy for me. My husband had the Vegan Kale quinoa salad and added grilled chicken. The salad consisted of black beans, kale, pico de gallo, corn, avocado, quinoa, and bell peppers with tomatillos lime vinaigrette. The salad was so good and the vinaigrette made it taste even better. read more

This was an okay spot for a casual dinner with a friend. There is a fun decorated wall by the bar and the decor is overall cute. It's a small space in general, and the tables are quite small. It was a very tight squeeze with two plates for entrees and one appetizer plate. I wouldn't rate it as low as 3/5, but there are some room for improvements here. My friend reported her pulled pork sandwich was dry and some pieces had a burnt taste. I ordered the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken burger. I was surprised by how thin the chicken slices were. There were two different chicken slices in the sandwich, and my friend said it well: they were more like chicken cutlets on bread. Because they were thin they were crispy, yes, but also dry. I did like the coleslaw and sauce though. The dish came with waffle fries, which were okay. I wonder how fresh they were... they definitely didn't taste homemade, and sorry to be picky but they didn't allow for a pretty presentation on the plate. Just a sandwich and a scattered pile of french fries. My friend and I also shared an appetizer of spring rolls which were okay. It's an interesting menu with a lot of different options from different cuisines, which means there is something for everyone!! But also it makes it confusing to the customer what Carla's story is, and the backstory behind their menu selection. read more

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Used to be a frequent customer, but not coming back. Took a car here, arrived at 8:40pm on a Friday night, the restaurant closes at 10pm, but the host told us they wouldn't serve us because it was last call. Ridiculous. Do not recommend anymore. read more

This is such a cute little spot. Seating is definitely limited, but the decor is really beautiful. The food tasted good, but the portions are on the smaller side. If you're ordering tacos, definitely order 4 instead of 2. I had the chicken tacos and they were flavorful. We also ordered guacamole with chips. They were both fresh tasting. The service was great. Our waiter was constantly checking on us and clearing our dishes, and not in the way that makes you feel rushed. The cocktails are a must. They have so many great options. I had the apple cider mimosa. It was like fall in a champagne glass. read more

Carla - Apple Cider Mimosa - Mexican Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Loved this cozy restaurant on Long Island. Stayed in the area to get away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan and was fortunate enough to be surrounded by several places within walking distance. Carla was an awesome restaurant with welcoming staff, good food and for the evening we were there child friendly. I ordered the tacos I want to say they were short rib but don't exactly remember - but I do remember they were delicious and the perfect serving size if you aren't too hungry but needed something to make it through the night. I would go again. read more

5 Stars!! I visited Carla a few months ago and I'm still thinking about the salad I had here (yes! A salad. It was truly delicious). The tacos were fab as well but the grilled corn on the salad got me. Okay this famous salad I had was the Grilled Corn Romaine. I could go back for it right now for it and have it for breakfast lol. The portion is huge where I was actually full after and if you drink , try the hibiscus margarita it was pretty strong and tasty. This spot is cute. They have in door and outdoor seating but reservations are highly recommended because one minute we were part of just a few tables and the next thing we knew both in door and outdoor were filled. They have a dj. I'm not sure if it's just on Fridays but he was spinning the jams. Shout out to Sam our Queens CM for putting me on to this spot (and the salad). And def stop here and support a local Queens business. read more

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Came here on a whim my first night here. The host/waiter was extremely kind and accommodated everything we needed. Very cute place and the food was really good quality and great price, I'd definitely recommend going. read more

Carla - Carla Burger - Mexican Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Service was wonderful, very well made cocktails, food was also superb. Just a great spot for a date night.

Wanted to give this a good review but sadly my food was inedible and the service was poor. Unfortunately the restaurant was severely understaffed with just one waiter for the entire restaurant. It also seemed like one person in the kitchen. read more

Excellent intimate venue with savory food and outstanding service! Had lunch this week and Josh was handling the entire place on his own. From hosting, serving, bartending, bussing, phones and more. He was great as was the food, ambience and pricing. Will definitely return! read more

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(Overall: 68% | D) - The restaurant is a cute and artsy restaurant with an interesting premise. i tried their crispy chicken burger with sweet potato fries, which was quite nice but small. The chicken was tender and I was impressed by the flavor development of the slaw. However, the burger was very petite sized for a $21 burger, even considering the neighborhood, and I was rubbed the wrong way by an extra $1 charge for additional sriracha mayo without prior notice. Restaurants generally are able to find a balance that suits either low-priced + plentiful amounts or high-priced but with high regard of service, but this establishment was not able to fit either of those two criteria. IG: @amei.eats read more

Carla - Crispy Chicken Sandwich. 3 stars. IG: @amei.eats - Mexican Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Little nook, but filled with flavor and amazing ambience. Do recommend! Their hibiscus margarita is amazing, food is great!

Came here for happy hour, which is from 4-6pm! Happy hour deals are pretty standard. They have a few margarita cocktails for $9. There's also wine, shots and beer on their happy hour drinks menu. They have a few small plates for happy hour as well. We opted for the shrimp tostada and chips and guacamole to share. My friend and I ordered pescado tacos and al pastor tacos as entrees. Each order of tacos comes with two. I thought the tacos were pricey initially since it was about $12-$15 per order, but they turned out to be pretty worth it because they loaded the tacos. The al pastor tacos were juicy and the pescado taco had a pretty big piece of fried fish with a crisp slaw that complemented it pretty well. I wouldn't recommend ordering the shrimp tostada to share because it was difficult to eat between us. The interior of the restaurant is really hip and cheery. The tropical decor and neon lights make it very welcoming and cool to hang out in. There's also outdoor seating. Overall pleasant experience here and would probs come back for HH. read more

Carla - Shrimp Tostada - Mexican Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Deliciously cooked good. Good chill local mom and pop atmosphere. Grillled corn salad was good. Buffalo wings were ok. Guac was great. Fish n chips were ok - don't love tilapia. Tacos felt healthy. read more

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While browsing for some local good eats for brunch in Queens, my girlfriend & I decided to check out Carla. It was gross outside (rain, rain go away) so we opted for Carla's cheery, floral interior. It's definitely a cute place for drinks, but first: breakfast. With the gross weather outside, we were aiming more on the comfort food vibes - she opted for the burger & I went for the jambalaya. Ohhhhh, wee - that jambalaya definitely hit the spot! Saucy, full of flavor & no skimpin' on the fresh shrimp, this was a plate of perfection (and yes, let's not forget the runny egg, yum yum)! I would recommend Carla as a cute date spot & for a fat date with a small group of friends. read more

Carla - Mexican Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Went for brunch on a Saturday. Came from Manhattan because we were going to be in the area. Very solid meal. It's a small spot, seemed family run. Nice tropical-ish ambiance. Food was definitely all on point. Interesting menu which mostly fused Mexican and Vietnamese/southeast Asian influence. Think tacos + fajitas meet bahn mi. But also American stuff like avocado BLT and pulled pork sandwich mixed in. Good salads too. Like i said, interesting menu. Definitely worth stopping in! read more

Cute place, good food and great service! We went for cocktails and dinner w/ couple friends on a Thursday, tables were filling up fast. For appetizer we tried the Guacamole & Chips, and Roasted Cauliflower. On the entrees, while my friends and hubby ordered Chicken Fajitas, Pescado (fish) Taco, Malibu (shrimp) Tacos and Beef Barbacoa Taco, I opted for Shrimp Jambalaya w. runny egg. Food were pretty good but my hubby thinks the tacos were a bit too watery to his liking. I did enjoy my Jambalaya, it was delicious! This joint is a good neighborhood gem with outdoor seatings as well. read more

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Order: - Adult Caprisun (5/5) - Pineapple Smash (4/5) - Tater Tots (5/5) - Beef Brisket Pho (4/5) - Churros w/Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream (5/5) Pros: - Amazing service - Great tasting food and drinks - Unique food options - Very aesthetically pleasing decor and food - WOMEN OWNED BUSINESS!!! Cons: - A little pricey - Food can take a while to come out because they make everything from scratch so the waiters actually recommend getting an appetizer to share while waiting for the main course - Small tables Overall: Great brunch/lunch spot in LIC. A little out of the way, but well worth it. The service is phenomenal and is an awesome spot for foodies read more

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Super aesthetically pleasing interior with floral walls and dark green chairs. It's not a huge space but it's well thought out. Had the hibiscus margarita and the spicy Paloma, both refreshing drinks. The vegan cauliflower with pesto dish is a favorite. For entree, I had the surf and turf burrito. It came with a side salad. I did not have room for dessert but they had churros on the menu which I will have to try next time. Service was quick and the food came out pretty quickly. read more

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Food and service were great . The salad was very good . The chicken was also very flavorful. Cute inside decor . read more

Carla - Romaine & Grilled Corn Salad with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Long Island City, New York

This restaurant creates perfect dining experiences. The workers often exceeded their regular duties. Their cooking impressed me greatly. This restaurant has my complete allegiance! I have plans to return, maybe frequently. read more

Very pleasant. Tasteful decor. Food tasted good. I could see this being someone's favorite restaurant.

Fun space - love the decor. Large drink menu with mostly classics or their version of classics. The food menu includes Mexican and Vietnamese dishes with their own spin. It was hard to choose! Ultimately, we went for the quinoa salad and a few of the tacos. The quinoa salad was heavy on the kale and garlic. I wouldn't order next time. However, each of the tacos was unique. We especially liked the fish and shrimp tacos. Joshua, our server, was really chipper and nice. Fun 90s music kept the conversation going. Think "what's your fantasy"! read more

Carla - Quinoa salad (back), Al pastor taco, and shrimp taco - Mexican Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Delicious food and waiter's service was excellent. We sat outside in a small little trailer type thing with park benches. I had draping flowers which looks so cute and the ambience was pink lighting. The food was delicious I had a chicken sandwich with avocado and plantains and the wings were so delicious hi really recommend the sesame wings and the avocado with chips. Definitely recommend this place it's really cute and the waiter is extremely friendly and very accommodating. Definitely recommend. Didn't get a chance to take more photos as I intended to but I did have a bag of adult Capri Sun Which was really good. read more

Carla - Inside the street tent - Mexican Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I though Carla was a cute little comfort spot, with not very comfy seating and very limited menu selection e.g no eggs or omelettes! We ordered the buttermilk chicken burger, waffle ring, beer battered onion rings and overall though the dishes were good, the portions were a little on the large side, too much for one person. If you don't care so much about the food than they are a good comfort spot. But if you want more offerings, than this cafe is not for you! read more

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A very cute spot! Not sure what they put in their queso but we were all scraping it up to the last drop. We also got the the guac which was tasty and then I ordered the shrimp jambalaya which was a great portion and great flavor. I took the rest home to eat for second dinner haha. Although a small place, we were comfortable even though there was a large group next to us. Will be back! read more

A small, cozy, adorable little restaurant and the one server was extremely friendly and attentive. Albeit, a strange eclectic menu as there seemed to be no focal point but there seemed to be something for everyone. I was very happy with my shrimp Po' boy as it had the perfectly toasted bread, not too hard, not too soft, a good ratio of filling to bread, of course I could always use more shrimp but it was the usual amount. They had this mustard based remoulade that was spectacular! That was what put the sandwich over the top. The burger wasn't anything special. It was well cooked but tasted like something I make at home. My husband wasn't impressed. We did enjoy the onion rings but we can't tell if they were home made or not. I would definitely get the Po' boy again if in the area. read more

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This is going to be a short review because the only item I tried here was the margarita but I needed to write because it was actually life changing. Carla, if you're reading this, I give you full permission to use "MaryKate A. on Yelp says this is the best margarita she's ever tried" on any marketing materials. This margarita was life changing people. It's a hibiscus margarita and I don't know what they put it in but it is so incredibly delicious, smooth, and just perfect. I have no other words. It's such a cute space, they make great use out of the small space they have. The outdoor seating is adorable. I love all of the decor. The staff is so, so, so friendly. I love it here. I can't wait to try their food! read more

Carla - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Was invited to a nice brunch to this small restaurant and bar. Never knew it existed but I'll never forget it. The staff was extremely nice and always smiling . The drinks were excellent the adult capri sun was a big hit with my aunts. I had the coffee and also the Bahn Mi sandwich and it was delicious. The appetizers are extremely tasty too. I'll definitely go back to try their margaritas they seem to have a very nice set up for those! read more

Carla - Bahn Mi sandwich and a single Maduro(sweet fried plantains) - Mexican Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Carla is a hidden gem, and to my surprise, I haven't ventured much in that corner of my neighborhood. So I have my wonderful friend to thank for coming through when I asked him to find us a good spot. Of course, I will not be thrilled when it starts getting jammed-packed like most places on my side. But I will be happy because they deserve the business and the hype. Carla has been open for less than six months, and they get it right every single time. The decor is cute, and the cozy vibe is perfect for a date, brunch, or solo dining. The food is excellent. My favorite thing to get is the Mighty Wings. Besides the wings, I am also a fan of the Kale Quesadilla, Steak & Shrimp burrito, ALL of the tacos (yes, I've tried them all), Vegan Pesto Cauliflower, Chicken Noodle Soup, Vegan Kale Quinoa Salad. More than half the menu, and I know I am forgetting stuff. Leave room for the churros. They are great! The cocktails are on point as well. All of them! It just depends on what drinking mood you are in. Lastly, be patient. The service can be slow at times, but it's worth it. Their delivery does not fail either. So don't hesitate to order in. I have done so several times, and it is good. read more

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