The food tastes great. The quesadillas were a little wet but still awesome. Delivery was quick. Thank you for serving us during these times!

Always excellent!! I have been eating here for take out for the last 2 years, and as soon as they put out tables I have been enjoying their lovely outside porch. The chicken enchiladas with tomatillo sauce are absolutely fantastic!! And lately they have created another variety of their great flan, chocolate! And even chocolate tres leches as a special, too! read more

Gotta show my love and write a review for this long-standing rock solid place for delicious Mexican food, tucked away off the hustle and bustle of queens boulevard. These are great people who have created a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere, who show their love through perfectly prepared food, and who value their customers. My favorite dishes in no particular order: tamales, green enchilada, nachos, chicken burrito, coconut flan, MEXICAN HOT CHOCOLATE (you thought you knew love, until you've tried this!). Give these guys your business- you won't regret it. I've been coming her for 13 years. read more

Unfortunately, De Mole is no longer as good as it gets (or, in this case, as it used to be). The most notable difference was that the guacamole wasn't as tasty or fresh as it once was, and isn't something I'd order again. However, the chicken enchiladas verdes were tasty, even if the sides of rice and beans left a little to be desired, and the Michelada, made with Negra Modelo on tap, was delicious! The service also left a little to be desired, mainly because we finally had to flag down our server just to ask for glasses of water. On a final note, even though it was 9:30 at night, a screeching child who should have been in bed prompted us to ask for the check in a hurry just so we could avoid permanent hearing loss. That said, while I understand that restaurants cannot control inconsiderate behavior on the part of their customers, it appeared as though the table was in some way affiliated with the establishment. I wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

I believe I had the best meal ever today at De Mole'! The cheese Quesadilla was fabulous! The chips and dip are very unique, homemade so you won't find this dipping sauce anywhere. The Guacamole appetizer fabulous. Then to top it off, the most amazing flan I have had in decades. I used to live in Tucson, Arizona so I am very picky about Mexican food. De Mole is the Mexican food restaurant that comes close and maybe equal to any Mexican food I had close to the border. Service is great. Outside seating is comfortable, with umbrellas and roof-like covering. Sweet!!! read more

I almost never go to Queens, which I'll readily admit is probably my worst character flaw. But everyone says that the best and/or most authentic [insert ethnicity here] food comes from Queens, so I'm not only motivated to make the 3-borough shlep in the interest of bettering myself as a person, but also in the interest of eating some tasty food at low, low prices. I'd been told that De Mole was possibly the best Mexican food in NYC, and since it was in Queens I imagined a hole-in-the-wall full of seizure-inducing flashing lights, frantic music and colorful wall murals. As it turns out, De Mole is a very pleasant and simple space, much more reminiscent of something you'd find on Smith Street than just a few blocks from Queens Boulevard. I'll have to agree with the masses here; this is the best Mexican I've had in New York. I don't know what they do to make their salsa, but it is magical. Our scallop ceviche was fresh and tangy, and the salsa verde on my chicken enchiladas had the perfect spicy kick. J's shredded pork in a banana leaf was juicy and tender, and the warm corn tortillas were so good we had to get a second serving, for which we were only charged an astounding fifty cents. Fifty cents!! And our server was like, really concerned that we understood that we'd have to pay fifty cents if we wanted more tortillas. We assured him that we could handle the surcharge. Which brings me to the prices here. It's a little ridiculous how cheap everything is--$6 for a burrito? $8 enchiladas? My jaw just dropped when I opened the menu, and my wallet did a little dance of joy in my bag when I whispered to it that it wouldn't go home empty. At the end of the night, the ceviche plus a giant carafe of sangria plus our entrees came to $22 pp AFTER tax and tip. I freaking love Queens! Thanks to De Mole, I am now well on my way to being a less flawed person. read more

Mexican Cuisine........Our first mother -daughter Saturday date for 2009!! Camille picked up the place. As usual she relied on the reviews of our famous Yelpers and we were not disappointed!! With 4 and 5 stars you can't lose. We took the # 7 train to 46th St/Bliss station and walked 5 minutes to reach this well reviewed (54times) restaurant. The corner place was small (26 seats) but tastefully decorated with a huge mirror on one side and a gigantic picture of a big apple on the other brick side wall. There are a couple of hanging lights .. very cozy. and simple. A small bar is in one corner. Each table has tea lights and they have one waiter. The place was half full or was it half empty when we arrived. but a couple of people came in right after.. As soon as we were seated I ordered the Guacamole while browsing over the menu. It was delicious!! We also had the Ceviche De Veracruz...Diced Sea scallops with fresh Lime juice, diced Red Onion, tomatoes,Jalapenos ,Avocado,Cucumber,Cilantro and drenched in olive oil .Really good. We finished everything. Camille ordered their special Skirt Steak Mole with rice and beans and I had the Chuleta de Puerco -Grilled PorkChop with Caramelized onions, Yellow rice, Black beans and Tortillas. The origin of these unique Mexican dishes is obscure, but it's probably a very good guess that they are of mestizo (Spanish-Amerindian) inspiration, created out of he need to make a filling meal from whatever could be afforded and kept on hand.... tortillas, beans, rice, noodles.. Like her music, Mexico's food is sometimes hot, sometimes sweet, sometimes a blending of both; but it is never dull. Although we were both full....and had no more space for a Postre (dessert) we capped our meal with an order of Pastel de Tres Leches . A fitting finale for an exciting cuisine. Camille won't stop talking about it on our way home...I have to shut her up. I stopped by this Mexican grocery and bought a bottle of Mole....I have to try it home... Opps...something very important that I inadvertently missed.....The Prices are .......... VERY AFFORDABLE!!! For all that we had.....The bill came uip to $ 42.00 plus tip of course.... read more

This is another restaurant I'm guilty of never walking into as of yet. But I've order out plenty of times and they will forever be my favorite mexican joint for the Woodside/Sunnyside/Jackson Heights area. Here are the reasons why; every time I have ordered from De Mole I feel as if they made everything for me with produce hand picked from a personal garden. Being of hispanic decent, I can really appreciate the sense that I'm receiving a home cooked meal from grand ma' and mind you that's from having it delivered to my door step! The quality of all the food I've ordered is unsurpassed. Quite frankly, the ratio between helping size to the dollar is by far 3:1. Everything is very tasty and/or just tastes fresh. I did a quick look at other's reviews and noted that some thought the food was bland but I believe it to be because maybe they didn't use the red/green sauce to spruce up their meals. Which brings me to an important point; some of the meals actually do require when to use the sauce's provided to set your food to taste. I love that they do not over season the meals and allow us to set our meals the way we'd like. I've despised other gimmicky "Americanized" claiming to be mexican joints that would just over power your taste buds with.... pepper and chipotle. I've pretty much have had everything on the menu at least once. From their taco's to burrito's, to their ceviche to their quesadillas and let's not forget the nachos with cheese and guacamole to please! Take it from me, they're tough to be beat. Only one other place can really give De Mole a run for their money but that's a whole other review. I'm reserving a star only because I really need to sit at the restaurant and note what kind of service I receive. Hope to see you there! read more

This is a really a 3.5 star review, but 3 was too low so rounding up to be fair to the staff. Food: Their banana milkshake was delicious! However, this is a Mexican restaurant so onto the food...it was a miss. We shared the chicken, carnitas, and carne enchilada tacos. Unfortunately, none of them had any flavor - it was just very dry and bland. My husband also got a burrito and it, too, lacked flavor. Sadly, my favorite part was the banana milkshake... Decor: Very cute and inviting. A+ for their ambiance. Service: It was painfully slow in the beginning, but got better towards the middle. However, it took a long time to get our order in, so that part was not fun. Not sure why it's so highly rated, but overall it was a disappointing experience for us. Not the worst, but you'd expect more given their reviews and speciality. read more

My mom found this spot online and brought me and my family here because it was the best Mexican food she's had since living in Mexico! I love that they have vegetarian and vegan options! The Seitan fajitas are my jam..as well as the Seitan quesadilla with dairy free cheese and tofutti! I go here at least once a month with my boyfriend. If you happen to have Luis as your waiter your in for a real treat! He's such a gentleman and doesn't flinch or give you attitude when you ask for substitutions that aren't on the menu! When I see him working I specifically go to his tables! Watch out for the young hispanic girl, once we ordered something to go and waited 20 mins. Apparently she never even put in our order in she was too busy with her own tables and completely neglected us. 35 mins later we got our food. That's the only negative thing I have to say. read more

4 or 5? reason or bias? Bias. *bias switch on* Off the beaten path; you will walk and grumble, yes. BUT, once there I assure you, you'll thank me, cause you never would have imagined such a cozy and cute little place amidst the fugly building surroundings around this part of Woodside. The inside is very small but quaint; brick walls, nice lighting, nice combination/proportions of colors. Me happy. I must thank the incomparable Maria M. for indulging me in this gastrorgasmically experience! My enchiladas de pollo were superb; the mole RIGHT what it should be; spicy yet flavorful enough for me to delight in the chocolate gist.... the guac (Maria's favorite) didn't super impressed me, but it was great nonetheless. Tacos al pastor were delicious, as was *pause of emotion* my ceviche! yum, yum! Mojito and Tecate at hand, check. And last, but certainly not least; the flan. "Oh my friggin lord" -as Maria would say. Coconut flan was sooo delicious that I will forget your pesky distance and bias myself for you. *bias switch off* read more

First, Dan, thanks for the info. on the name change. Interesting. I love De Mole so much, the deliver guy always says to me "hasta manyana" (See you tomorrow) because I order so often. The best Mexican I've tasted in New York, by far. My favorites are the shrimp fajitas, the sincronizadas and the cheese quesadilla, and none of those are as greasy as at other places. The beans are black, the best, not refried and more authentic. The guacamole is so delicious. I really appreciate that they use fresh ingredients and oaxaca cheese. The best delivery in Sunnyside, by far. Try the No Way Jose flan and the licuado de banano. Delicious. read more

After the meal I had there this afternoon, I've fallen in love with De Mole. My Mom and I took a trip out to Sunnyside for our first Saturday lunch date of 2009. The restaurant is small, but they've done a lot with the little space they have. I think they succeeded in making it very modern, and cozy. We were seated promptly, and started looking over the menu. We ordered the guacamole, since the majority of people who've yelped it have said not to pass it up. And they were right! It was full of cilantro and diced tomato, and the chips were on point as well. Great start to our meal. We also ordered the scallop ceviche. It should be noted that the scallops are diced, not whole. When it first came, I found myself poking at it with my fork, expecting to find whole scallops underneath. Still, the scallops were extremely fresh and I really enjoyed my first taste of Mexican ceviche. I've never had ceviche with bits of avocado in it, and my Mom and I devoured it. I must say that both appetizers get extra props for their very attractive presentation. After all, you eat with your eyes before you eat with your mouth. I considered ordering the enchiladas verde con pollo, especially when I saw others around me digging into their own orders. But, I came to try the mole and thought I should stick to that and order what the restaurant is known for. It is their namesake after all. I ordered the skirt steak mole, a special. It arrived looking just as it did in the photos posted on yelp. And it was AMAZING. I don't think I spoke more than a few words while I ate because I was too busy stuffing my face with the perfectly prepared steak and delicious mole sauce. Even after we'd left, and I was walking to the subway, I was driving my Mom crazy repeating "I really enjoyed my mole!". We ended off our meal by sharing the tres leches. It tasted like it was flavored with liqueur and topped with bananas and whipped cream. Sweet way to end off an awesome meal. If I owned a restaurant, I'd want it to be like De Mole ---- intimate and cozy, and serving up delicious and beautifully presented food that brightens the spirits, fills the tummy and is easy on the wallet. read more

MmmmMmmm goodness! This restaurant was fantastic! Having searched far & wide for a decent Mexican restaurant in Manhattan, was delighted to find one closer (and so much better!) in Queens! The skirt steak was fantastic, mexican hot chocolate good. Pork chops and the chips/salsa/guac were also very good (but some of the peruvian/columbian restaurants around are equally as good, if not better, so I wouldn't come here specifically for that). Especially since you have to order it off the menu (typically, they come with the meal in authentic Mexican restaurants, i.e., in Pilsen, chicago.) The guacamole, though, was faaabulous. The rice had the right amount of moisture and perfect texture. The mole was really well done, the beans good. Seating and space was a little narrow, but they were able to seat all of us (6 people) comfortably, so kudos for that. Not the easiest place to find, but not the hardest either. Will definitely come back. =o) read more

Came in for lunch with my best friend on a Friday to celebrate my birthday. Yes, I celebrated my birthday numerous times. No judgement. Lol We got guacamole and chips. Very authentic. Very good. I got shrimp tacos (not on the menu but can definitely be ordered). It was light and fresh. For drinks we each ordered Mexican Hot chocolate. Perfect for the cold weather outside. Place is small and cozy. Service was quick and friendly. Definitely a great find. read more

I was intrigued when I got a menu in the mail. Who sends a take out menu by mail? For a Mexican place? And damn, look at those prices, it's so cheap. We were intrigued and decided we would get dinner the next day from here, as the menu looked fantastic and cheap. Two hungry ladies ran away from the city to indulge in a feast. It consisted of: 2 tacos (carne asada) - fantastically delicious. Tender meat, clearly really freshly cooked. Guacamole and chips - generous portion, clearly amazingly fresh, with some of the lightest and crunchiest corn chips I have ever tasted Ceviche de Veracruz - we went with fish, and the amazing citrus smell filled my whole apartment (OK, it's not that big of a space to fill, but impressive nonetheless) Quesdaillas - we got straight cheese, which was anything but straight cheese as it came with two kinds, gooey and delicious They also gave us some pico that made us exceptionally happy too! Very quick delivery, which was good cos we were really hungry. I plan to order from here over and over and over again, and even go there! This is going to be a major part of my dining repertoire in Queens. read more

If you gave this place 4-5 starts there is something wrong with your taste buds....really get that checked out with a doctor...is not normal! Had a steak with onions, but it seems someone forgot the salt and pepper...or to take it out of the pot before the steak burnt. Anyway...Giovanni's offers better Mexican food than this place which seems to try to be an upscale joint. Having mexican family I'm very aware of how good Mexican food tastes, but here it seems they don't even try...by the way, spicy dishes take away from the true flavor and overwhelm the palatte. read more

This review is just for take out. My friend and I had movie night and he lives right around the corner. Super quick delivery and they came upstairs lol. He frequently orders from this place. I've never even seen the menu. He ordered his usual and the same for me. Steak burrito and tres leches for dessert. The burrito was good, reminded me of chipotle. It was definitely smaller and I dont believe there was any sour cream or guac. While it was good, it wasnt completely satisfying or filling. However, I'm not sure if they make their tres leches in house but it was amazing. That was the first time I ever had bananas incorporated in my tres leches and it was the best tasting tres leches I have ever had!!! read more

Its nestled right on the corner of the street from the outside it looks rather small, which it is, but lends to the quaint and cozy ambience. We were seated immediately on a busy Saturday night, and service was quick and prompt. The restaurant is called De Mole, so of course I tried me some mole. The steak mole was rich and decadent, my boyfriend had the burger which he enjoyed. My only hang up was my rice was a little hard, they undercooked it a bit. Other than that I will totally be back. (Can anyone tell me how to put the little accent over the e, much obliged) read more

I love de mole! I live very close and go there about twice a month, and sometimes order delivery too. The service is so friendly, especially Luis, who is the most gentlemanly, attentive waiter in new york city! the food is great--- i love the seitan fajitas when i'm feeling super hungry. also recommend the tilapia salad--it has great dressing and little tangerine wedges in it, A+. the atmosphere is calm and inviting. i love the animal figurines on the front cover of the menu and the star lights in the windows. there's cool stuff on the walls, but not too much stuff.. classy, relaxed candlelit vibes. my only wish is that they changed-up the specials a bit more often because i'm such a regular :) read more

Wait, you guys, really? Are we that starved for Mexican food in NYC that this place is getting 5-stars? I kind of wonder whether the discovery aspect of this place is making people rate higher -- that whole, "It must be good, because I actually had to trek all the way to Queens for it!" kind of thing. Well, as a resident of Queens, let me tell you, De Mole is only okay. The good: solid Mexican establishment with a fairly broad selection, decent food, and even some things not on the menu. Any place that serves traditional quesadillas (in folded corn tortillas, not flat flour ones) can't be all that bad right? I ordered one with squash blossoms (flor de calabaza -- YUM) and when I found out they had huitlacoche (not on the menu) I got one of those, too (YUM-squared). The so-so: while the dishes we were served were good, none of them was all that remarkable. Sure, I was happy to have my huitlacoche quesdilla, but it didn't knock my socks off. My Burrito de Nopales was fine, but it's a little too big (bigger is not always better) and lacking in seasoning/spice. The flavors didn't build on each other the way a well composed burrito can. The bad: my bf's Pollo con Mole was distinctly unremarkable. He admits that Restaurante Guelaguetza in LA has spoiled mole for him everywhere else, but if you're going to call yourself De Mole, you really ought to mean it. For a party of four, we were given one serving of chips (which was two tortillas cut into strips and fried). When we asked for a second bag, SHE TRIED TO CHARGE US. Since that's a skimpy portion for four to begin with, that's just obnoxious. Also, the service was also quite slow for such a small place. I would definitely eat here again. If I'm eating in Queens I'll probably stop into Taqueria Coatzingo first, though; if I'm venturing out, Pio Maya will still be my go to spot when I'm craving Mexican (plus both of those places have sopes!). De Mole isn't bad by any stretch of the imagination; it just isn't all that and a bag of chips (one bag only, though... I'll have to charge you for the second). read more

I just want to add my voice to the chorus of raving reviews! My favorite thing these days from De Mole is their tortas. The torta cecina was heavenly. The pork one was delicious too. The torta bread is good, they're so carefully made, and the combination of flavors on each one was wonderful. A torta is just a humble sandwich, but when it's done well, it can almost be sublime, as the ones at De Mole are. Some people have remarked on mediocre meals at this place; it may be that what they ordered wasn't the restaurant's strong suit? I admit, the guacamole wasn't as good as I can make at home, but then again I've never had guacamole at a restaurant that's as good as I can make at home. read more

Ahh I'm so excited now that I know there's some good Mexican food in my neighborhood! This is a small place but it has a cozy feel to it. It was empty when we first got there, but then it quickly filled up. Though there was only one bartender and one waiter, we received quick and attentive service. The waiter checked up on us multiple times. For appetizer, we had the De Mole nachos with steak. Wow wow, way better than we expected. The steak and cheese on the bottom was great. It's a portion big enough for 2-3 people, not as big as nachos come in other places. For entrees, our table had the steak tacos, pork & pineapple tacos, and shrimp burrito. So good! I had the De Mole salad with grilled tiger shrimp. I loved it. Great greens, dressing, and lots of shrimp. For dessert, we had the orange flan, chocolate flan, tres leche, and Mexican hot chocolate. We weren't crazy about the orange flan, I think it just gave off a weird taste that didn't go well with the flan. The chocolate flan was pretty good. The tres leche was excellent!! The Mexican hot chocolate was great as well - just make sure it cools down before you drink any! Almost burned my tongue, but it was well worth it lol. I really liked this place. Can't believe how cheap the prices are! One negative is that they don't serve mixed drinks, only beer and wine. Nothing goes better with a burrito than a frozen margarita! read more

The restaurant is small and intimate with a bit of hip attitude. Service was excellent and the food was comparable to any decent Mexican spot. De Mole Nachos and Ceviche for appetizers didn't disappoint. Fajita and Tacos were okay; I have had better. Good desserts. Overall, it's a decent spot if you are staying local. 1 star extra for service and price. read more

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My experience here started out with the best chips, salsa, and guacamole ever. I wiped away all previous experiences with corn chips & salsa/guacamole. I have a new benchmark for great corn chips. I was ready to call for another order and make that my meal. However, their menu items were too enticing to turn down. I ordered up a chicken taco, a steak taco, and a goat taco. The tacos were good. Of the three tacos, my favorite was the steak taco. I love Mexican food, so I will definitely be back to try the rest of their menu. Of all the places that I have been in the past year, this is the one place that I want to revisit as soon as possible. Thank you Robert L. & Julie K. for posting pics of those great dishes. read more

I do not miss Sunnyside for the nightlife. No, that left something to be desired. I do not miss Sunnyside for the audacious rats that used to loiter rudely in front of my otherwise lovely apartment building. Stupid rats. I miss Sunnyside for one other restaurant, and De Mole. At first I only ordered delivery from here. I went through a 3-month bout of unemployment, and soon developed an unhealthy De Mole addiction. It was the same thing, each time. Chicken nachos, or chicken fajita, no sour cream. And then flan. Or tres leches cake. And a tamale. Or two. Or three? Not three. Yes. That's what happens when you have an addiction. You start getting more and more trying to chase that first high, man. And then I had to go to the source. I had to see for myself where this was coming from. I followed the secret directions (Google) to a small, quaint front that could barely fit us all, seemingly normal patrons joined together in our addiction. We all waited for our turn. Rain, sleet, snow. Whatever it took. De Mole is, and always has been, the Blue Magic of Mexican food. Friendly, fast, never flashy but always consistent. You can count on the quality, and you can count on it being made right each time. But slowly, as months turned to years, my body began to show the effects of my addiction. I started losing friends. My chair at work began to creak, and when I plopped down in it after a weekend binge, coworkers would stare. I started seeing numbers on the scale that I didn't recognize. I knew if I didn't change my life, and fast, I would lose everything. And so I said goodbye. I ordered one last time, for the memories. Because yolo. And then I closed my eyes, and let go. I'll never forget what we had. No regrets. read more

i was craving mexican food like no tomorrow when i happened upon the raving reviews (thanks JANDO) so i told my friend "tomorrow i am taking you to a michelin recommended restaurant". Trekking it out to Sunnyside, we saw many Mexican/Peruvian restaurants before arriving at de mole. The place itself is very unassuming, located across from a Korean Church and a Roman Catholic church in a residential area, de mole is homey and cute. The bartender also doubled as the waiter and he was very attentive, always filling up our glasses, making sure we understood the menu and clearing our plates and silverware when they got too messy. he hibiscus water and it was delicious and just the right amount of sweet. the guacamole realli impressed me with the freshness of the ingredients. im an avid guac fan and after cming back from cali, nyc's guac has failed to impress me. but de mole knows their guac the fish ceviche was served in a giant taco shell with red onions, tomatoes, avocados and cucumbers and so delicious i finished it all. the taquitos were a bit dry and flavorless if not for the fresh cheese and ample green sauce i poured on top. the tingas taco was mouthwatering good even though i had only one bite as was the slow roasted pork soft taco. the chicken mole with poblano sauce was a bit sweet and i can't say i am fan of that particular taste of this dish whether it was the beans, rice or chicken mole itself. (it was my first time trying mole) de mole has won me over with the freshness of the ingredients, the passion and love they put into each dish and the pure simplicity of it all. it is not pretentious and does not try to fool you with new dishes or fusions, it is homestyle cooking at its finest. read more

This review is long overdue. I've been to De Mole a number of times and have always been satisfied with the flavor, quality, and portion size of the food. I'm part Honduran and while Mexican food is not my food, it is a close relative -- De Mole always delivers a great taste that's modernized for the contemporary culinary landscape. My wife and I also had a large party in one of the rooms for our engagement dinner over a year ago. The owner and chef, Ramiro, was an excellent, flexible, and friendly host. He modified some recipes to our guests dietary restrictions and made sure our event was a success. I can't recommend De Mole enough. I'm ashamed it took this long to write this review. Let's keep supporting local restaurants. read more

Cute lil Mexican restaurant in Hoodside Woodside. This neighborhood is gettin trendier and trendier. Food was nice. I enjoyed the chicken tamale. Good subtle flavor. The scallop ceviche was refreshing. My beef carne burrito was stuffed with meat and rice and all the good fixings. Very cute and friendly waitress. Prices are all good. Complete dinner for 2 came out to 30 bucks. read more

Their sign was confusing, I didn't realize the M was part of the "ole", it looked like a snake to me. We drove by it a few times before we found it. Mets on TV, good start. 13 two-people tables. Went there 2:30 pm on Sunday, not crowded then. They had a NY Times to read. The bathroom was clean, not the usual hole in the wall. Interesting music and artwork, and bench designs. This isn't your usual formula Mexican place. Lots of people come there for the take out. It does feel a little small there, like it could get packed. Service was fine. I love the spinach enchilada! It was just the right hotness for me, but they have hot sauces. They have fresh juices, I had apple. The lemonade wasn't anything special. I tried my companion's vegetable fajita's, which was fresh, yummy, well cooked fresh ingredients. My partner really liked the freshness of my enchiladas. I never knew a spinach enchilada could be so yummy. For dessert, the orange flan was delightful, it had 2 layers of flavor, ample syrup. Feels weird to say, I feel like it was the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been in, but I'm going to have to go back a few more times to get a realistic sample. Looks like a fine place on my first try. A rich menu that makes being a vegetarian easy, they obviously have a wide experienced cook there that understands a vegetarian. I'm so glad I went there. They gave us a cute little postcard with a little story about keeping a window open so magic can come in and help the cooking. Note: The De Mole in Astoria is owned by the same people. read more

I've converted a number of Mexican food haters by bringing them here. They would tag along skeptically, slouch in their seats after being forced to wait outside in the cold for about twenty minutes, and their frowns would turn upside down the second that guacamole hits their tongue. We always, always, always start off with the Guacamole. I order it before I even have a chance to settle down. Just because I know we're going to need something to help tide us over until the entrees come along. Not many people here mention the tortas: deliciously spicy Mexican sandwiches. Well I love them. I order them every time. While everyone else licks their lips to the enchiladas and burritos and tacos (they're all really good!), I sit there and brace for the round of furious questions bound to be thrown at me about why I would go to a Mexican restaurant and order a sandwich. Why? Because tortas are just that good. I've tried the Carne Asada torta, the Chorizo Torta, and the Huevos Torta so far.. never fails. A friend of mine is a flan fiend and started off one of his meals with the Orange flan. The waiter chuckled and we all teased him. He didn't seem to care - another fatty friend joined in with him (after teasing him, no less) on the pre-appetizer dessert. They both also ended their meal with flan. I hope, for the sake of their health, that they don't make this a habit. I would rank the Coconut Flan as their best dessert, followed by the Tres Leches cake, the Orange Flan would be last only because there are only three selections. I'm glad to see that they now carry booze, because I remember the days when it wasn't profitable for them to have a liquor license. I'm glad they're doing well now, not so glad that I have to wait every time I go with a group of people... but it's worth it seeing all the smiles on their faces by the time their de Mole experience is over for the night. read more

After moving from Texas a few years ago, I have been scouring the city for good Mexican food. Usually the versions that cross my lips are gentrified tacos and bland burritos, until now. De Mole makes great food typical of the northern states of Mexico. All of the food was fresh, tasty and extremely well prepared. Tamales were a good balance of masa and filling, the taco's are perfect size full of great fillings, the quesadillas are a fantstic "fried taco" version typical of central Mexico. Get yourself to this tiny little establishment and you will be happy. read more

*Warning: I am a vegetarian In the past two months, I have been to this place about every other week. I used to crave burritos and would find myself in Chipotle. De Mole is a healthy alternative. You can TASTE the freshness of their ingredients. Everytime, I order the vegetarian burrito and the cheese quesadilla. It's absolutely delicious. On some occasions, I have ordered their fresh juices. They are FRESH...you can see them make it. Surprisingly, they have a few vegetarian options on their menu, which is a HUGE plus! It's really affordable in terms of price. It's a cute little place but can get really loud at times. Overall, I would recommend this place in a heartbeat to anyone interested in simple mexican food. read more

4.75 Very excited, I no longer have to keep searching for authentic Mexican food! Nor do I have to wait for a family party to have authentic Mexican food. I am always hesitant to order specific Mexican dishes mainly because I am very particular about the way these dishes should taste. Traditional Mexican foods that I am particular: Mole, Tinga, and Enchiladas Verde. (This place serves all of them) Mole can't be too spicy or too sweet it's like Goldilocks it has to be just right. For all of these dishes it's all in the sauce, the seasoning, and the freshness of the ingredients and De Mole has it down. I've been here several times and have not been disappointed by any of the dishes. The only consistently bland item I've had are the beans but that's not a huge issue especially when everything else is flavorful and fresh. Pros: Um pretty much everything Service in a timely manner by friendly staff. Good portions. Cozy ambiance. Food to try: Guacamole Enchiladas de Pollo con Mole Poblano Tinga de Puebla Seitan/vegan options Flan de coco White Sangria read more

Well you would never know from the area that this place was actually nice inside... but once you walk in, get past the big ass curtain - you are in a nice intimate spot that would be good for a date... I went for lunch - ordered a chicken burrito - which came quickly... i asked for a little bit of sour cream - so they just put it on the side. The burrito was good - although i didn't like that they put the diced onions, cilantro and tomatoes on the side and didnt give me enough, and service was good.. The burrito was about $10 - but i guess that's around the same you'd pay at Qdoba but without the ambience. read more

De Mole is such a woodside gem. The service inside and with delivery is always friendly and quick. I've enjoyed everything I've eaten but I tend to always get the De Mole salad and shrimp fajitas because it's so amazing. They also have a perfect small brunch menu that is amazing with great coffee. read more

Ummm, what's going on here? Because this place has such great reviews, I took my mom here because she loves Latin foods. It ended up being a bust. She had the shrimp fajita dish and I had the chicken enchilada. The former was bland....very bland. It's usually not a good sign when you have to reach for the salt and pepper shaker. My enchiladas was subpar. I didn't like it too much and the dark meat chicken had that somewhat fishy taste that I hate. The only good thing here was the salsa. Tried it and don't think this place is special. On our way to the subway, there was another Latin food restaurant that looked a lot tastier then what we just had. read more

O dios mio! I'm happier than a man in a bumblebee suit! I've been twice so far and this place does not disappoint. Get the nachos with the chorizo or the beef or whatever. They're great. Get the steak and the stew and the tacos and the everything. Fresh and tasty and filling and fantastic. Get the orange flan. Get the hell over there. read more

This stars are for the coconut flan that we had fro dessert. I have not yet tried the other famous tacos and stuff they boast about and so I cannot say anything else but that. The night was rather slow but our waiter was eager to get our orders, I noticed that he wasnt happy at all when we only said we were there for dessert. Oh well, but he did came back after a much awaited long time with an extra flan that we didnt order, but came out god coz I ate it amidst the tres leches I already was devouring. I'd say the visit that night wasn't all that memorable, except for the heavy red curtain that drapes the front door before you walk in, which was notably weird. read more

I was so excited to come here. Such a cute little spot. The moment they brought out the appetizers I regretted going there. Chicken Taquitos, bad idea. I feel the food was very bland with no flavor. Then I ordered pollo con mole poblano- another bad choice. Maybe it was the chef that day but I just wasn't feeling it. :( sorry! read more