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El Gallo Negro 2

3.4 (72 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
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Dogs allowed
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3. Jamaica Aguas Fresca
Susan M.

I'm honestly surprised by the bad reviews. I tried a cemita al pastor the guacamole and a chimichanga de tinga and the food was delicious! The cemita was savory and the meat was so good. The guac could use more salt. I would come back and try other items on the menu. Service was quick and attentive. Food came out quick. You also get complimentary chips and salsa. It's a causal spot in the neighborhood playing good music and telemundo on the tv. I'm sure there's sports when games are playing.

Calamari
James B.

Service was great and fast. The tacos were on point and tasted amazing. I would definitely pass on the calamari.

Tacos de Birria and tostada de pollo.
Cynthia R.

Amazing food and service! The birria tacos and tostada de pollo are both very good. Not spicy and flavorful. I have also had their chicken tacos and they are very good toooooo.

Quesabirria (3) Consome de birria
Michelle C.

I have given this spot a couple of tries since I live very close to it. Each time I have had my food delivered to my home. I wish I could give it more stars but honestly the food is not that good. I only have tried their cheese birria tacos and mulitas with their consume and they are just bland. The consume does have a good flavor but the meat in the birria tacos are dry and tasteless. I can't say I haven't given this spot a chance, I've ordered from here 3 times. Another thing is that each time I order, my consume is half spilling in the bag, they should definitely wrap their consume in clear plastic wrap to avoid spillage. Don't think I will be ordering from here again.

El Gallo Negro 2
Jackson Y.

Located in a small shopping center a block away from Target in College Point is El Gallo Negro. I was in the mood for some authentic Mexican tacos but did not want to make a trek to Jackson Heights. Looking at the menu, they had the right stuff: Tacos Al Pastor, Bistec, Carnitas, and Lengua. Because of Coronavirus, everything is strictly to go. There was also a sign indicating that they are cash only, so ai had to check my pockets. The tacos come topped with onions, cilantro, and guacamole. We ordered tacos pastor (grilled pork), carne asada (grilled beef), and pollo asada (grilled chicken). They also include a grilled scallion and a lime with each taco as well as a grilled jalapeño pepper! The pastor was very well seasoned as was the beef and chicken. The flavor was on par with the tacos I usually get in Jackson Heights. The only let down was that the meat (pork, beef and chicken) was a little dry, but otherwise, it was tasty. TLDR: while I would still go to Jackson Heights for tacos, but if I'm in Whitestone, El Gallo Negro is a good local alternative if I can't make the trips .

Shrimp 9. Quesadillas  Almost gone lol
Avy M.

Came in here on our way to the spa ! Try the shrimp quesadillas!!! Better then I expected ! Exceeded my expectations!! Hubby got steak tacos He loved it Pina colada great as wellll Soooo good Ok I'm back took a star away They only accept cash and their atm machine doesn't work so Be cash ready Or ready to go next door and get taxed on atm fees

3. Carne Asada Enchilada
Estee B.

If you're looking for a good takeout place, don't order here. Ordered via grubhub to have the order cancelled upon arrival. Called the store and were able to re-order. No idea as to why our order was cancelled. Possibly because this place is Cash-Only.. When re-ordering over the phone we were unable to order cemitas or tortas. They did not have any of the dessert options available on their menu either. Sorry to say I cannot review those items. Over the phone we were told our order would be ready in 15mins, which was great to hear as we were already there! After 15mins we went to pick up our order to which we were told 5 more minutes.. at the 30 minute mark we asked about our order to which the person at the register had walked back to the kitchen, after some arguing it appeared they had never heard about or started our order. 55 minutes later, 2 other parties had came and left with their order and we were still waiting. If we had known this would not be a 5minute later ordeal when we walked in we would not have continued with this order and went elsewhere. An hour later we received our order and brought it home! As for the food: 1 fish taco: cold fish, lettuce and sauces were fresh at least. 1 shrimp taco: shrimps were fried and battered with their tails still on which was an interesting touch, lettuce and sauce were fresh. 1 chicken taco: cold chicken, lettuce and other insides fresh, this taco was double wrapped not sure why the fish & shrimp tacos were not as they seemed to contain more contents. 1 order of maduros: receiving 1 star because these were actually good and lukewarm 1 carnitas taco: nothing special 1 chorizo taco: burnt chorizo 1 carne asada enchilada: cold, if u like lots of radishes, tomato slices, and uncut red onions in your enchiladas the one they make is perfect. The enchiladas did not seem to be wrapped very well or at all. They did a great job of filling our containers with limes, radishes, cucumbers (inedible), and lettuce if that's something you're craving. I'm not sure how 5 tacos, 1 order of maduros, and an order of enchiladas takes an hour and still ends up being cold. I would not recommend this to anyone. I'm not sure who is conducting their safety trainings but during this COVID season the workers were not wearing their masks properly (wearing them on their chins and under their nose) and handling money, food, and personal items (their phone) with ungloved hands. We sanitized everything as best as we could before eating it but a lot of the food was inedible. We were really trying to support a local business during this crazy time. We lost our patience, money, and were not satiated.

Chorizo Taco and Fish taco
Nicole N.

El Gallo Negro is has plenty of Mexican dishes, the menu is pretty extensive with a variety of entrees, appetizers, breakfasts, soups and desserts. The fish taco was huge but tasted like a mini burrito lettuce wrap more than a fish taco. I recommend ordering the elote which is a fresh corn dressed in Mayo and cotija cheese. The tacos de birria was a tasty option, three corn tortillas with a mildly spiced beef or goat stew and a consommé soup which doubled as a dipping sauce.

Avoid! Meats were super overcooked and dry

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5 months ago

My go-to place when craving for Mexican food. The place is cozy and has plenty of food selections.

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Low quality food taste is below expectations if you want to waste your money this is the place

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3 years ago

Bad service for pick-up orders, it's too slow and people are not friendly. Really bad.The guys are rude everything bad and the food was cold

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3 years ago

food here is so fire open late night i could eat here everyday if i could but i would go broke literally

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Amazing food , drinks and staff!!! My food is always done perfect! Margaritas are on point .. thank you for coming to Cp! You guys rock!!!

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Carniceria Y Taqueria  El Novillo - 3 Piece Taco

Carniceria Y Taqueria El Novillo

3.7(24 reviews)
0.5 mi•College Point
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If you're looking for a taco spot tucked away in the back of a deli, Carniceria Y Taqueria El…read moreNovillo is where you need to go. Honestly, you know the tacos will be good when the place is inside a deli--it's like an unspoken rule. We ordered two three-piece tacos, one with steak and one with pork, and the portions were huge. They really stack the tacos high, which is refreshing in this day and age when portions seem to be shrinking everywhere. When I'm getting a taco, I don't want it to be smaller than my palm, and El Novillo delivers on that front. The only downside was the nachos--I had asked for no beans, but they included them anyway. That was a bit of a letdown because otherwise, the nachos would have been just as enjoyable as the tacos. That being said, if you're in the area and craving some hearty, satisfying tacos, I definitely recommend checking this place out.

I never really had a bad taco before... but I was unsatisfied. Ordered 9 tacos here last night (3…read morebisteck, 3 al pastor, 3 chicken) for a total of $31.50 but honestly, bf & I agreed it was a solid 2/5. Not sure if it's because we got one of the last batches of the night but the protein was DRY and lacked flavor. There was no guac on any of the tacos!!! - either they completely forgot or they ran out and did not inform us. Out of the three, the al pastor was prob the best but still could have been better. Prob won't be coming back unless we want some Mexican snacks/beverages. The cat however is super sweet and affectionate and greeted us by the kitchen in the back.

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El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant - Carne Asada Chimichanga

El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant

4.6(41 reviews)
2.8 mi•Flushing, Murray Hill

Nice corner spot with residential street parking nearby. A few tables comfortably spaced out as…read morewell as a few counter/bar seating. They get a lot of takeout/delivery orders. Not fluent in English, but very friendly service. They have an extensive menu! They give complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa is a sweet tomato-y salsa and the chips are crisp. The Chimichanga with Cecina (Salted Beef) was stuffed! Crisp fried exterior, covered in flavorful red (tomato-y) and green (herb-y) sauces. The cecina is perfectly salted. I enjoyed the guac and chips (same as the complimentary chips) and pico on the side added freshness. They also have a house red and green sauce, which have a good kick and flavor to them. The Pineapple Juice is the right amount of sweetness and tart. I like that there's no ice so it's a full glass of juice! Overall a neat local spot to hit up for good food and friendly service (and a full bar!).

Mexican (and Tex-Mex) isn't an option that Queens lacks, but about a year ago the Chilaquiles on…read morethe menu put El Ranchero on my radar. Surprisingly, it is a dish that is hard to find in the Flushing/Fresh Meadows area especially in a sit down, comfortable restaurant. The Chilaquiles was a nice little plate of deliciousness - I loved the tangy green salsa soaked bed of tortilla with nicely fried over easy eggs (they way I ordered it). A fan of avocado, tomato and onions top the dish as well - it comes with a side of rice and beans. I recently returned when I was in the mood for enchiladas - they have combo option with beef, chicken and cheese. I ordered them divorced style with both red and green salsa. It comes blanketed with a shredded lettuce salad with tomato, onions and avocado. Rice and beans round out the dish. A couple of other dishes I tasted were the eggs with chorizo and the chimichanga - both were very good. I love their house salsas both a dark red and green one. They bring out tortilla chips with a thick salsa that is tomato-ey sweet. They have a full bar if you are so inclined and the service is very good here.

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Guac Time Mexican Grill - Loaded nachos with honey chipotle chicken

Guac Time Mexican Grill

3.1(9 reviews)
1.0 mi•Whitestone, Flushing

3.5 I'm glad this…read moreplace finally opened up! I've been meaning to try the food from this small chain, and this location is so much more convenient than the Bayside one, since it's in a shopping center with parking. As for the average rating, I'm hoping this was just growing pains from the new opening. The staff seemed a bit unorganized. While they were friendly, we had one person helping us, then another person took over, and then the original person came back. It was a bit confusing, especially when several workers were trying to use the register and direct others about different orders while we were waiting to pay. On the positive side, the place is clean and well-lit. The assembly line and counter area are tidy, and the portions seem larger than what you'd get at Chipotle. As for the food, we had the steak bowl, loaded nachos with honey chipotle chicken, and churros. I'd definitely recommend the honey chipotle chicken--it was seasoned just right: a little sweet and with a nice bit of heat. The steak was well-seasoned but unfortunately a bit dry. The churros were okay. I'm hopeful that next time I visit, they'll be a bit more organized.

Amazing food I see people talking about Americanized blah blah the beans watery the food is amazing…read more Burrito bowl Lime rice Pinto Honey chipotle chicken Pico de gao Onion Lettuce Mexican corn Mango salsa Mango verde sauce Avocado ranch sauce

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Interior - Cashier area

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La Vie Mex - The food is always great. I haven't had one thing on the menu that I didn't like.

La Vie Mex

4.1(28 reviews)
2.5 mi•Edgewater Park

Visited for friends birthdays and was disappointed. Service is lacking. We had ti ask for…read moreeverything from water to napkins. The food was just ok. The dj was great and it's very IG ready but that's where the positives ended for us. We were carded at the door but there's a few tables with kids under 10 inside. Then tables around the kids smoking hookah. Drinks could be stronger. This place had potential but won't b returning until there's major changes

Made a reservation for brunch for 6 in early Feb for 3/16. Two weeks prior to the reservation, one…read moreperson wasn't able to come and i was able to easily edit the reservation to 5. I was sent a reminder to confirm the reservation 2 days b4 and on the day of, the owner called to let me know there were some streets blocked off due to a Saint pattys parade. My friends and i were able to plan ahead thanks to that call and parked and walked over. My brunch reservation was for 2:15pm. Now once we came in, we were seated fast. One of my friends was about 20 mins late and they didn't give us an issue about it since the rest of us were there. They took our drink order and appetizers. My friend got there after we got our drinks and appetizers and she ordered hers and we all ordered entrees. The waitress was amazing! Kept coming to fill up my mimosa. We had shots, i felt celebrated the entire time. Owner came by and checked in on us too. The DJ was a vibe! Loved him and he kept shouting out all the birthdays in the room. There are 2 bathrooms which we didn't figure out until later because there was only a sign for 1 of the 2 bathrooms but once we figured it out, we saw the cute photo op area in the back. It's literally directly behind the DJ. The place is decorated beautifully and plenty of options for pics. Food was great, drinks were great and so were the vibes. Love the way they sing happy birthday with a whole party and bubbles. Overall great experience for a bday brunch no complaints. I will def be back for brunch and dinner for sure.

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La Vie Mex - Seating area

Seating area

La Vie Mex - Avocado Toast Brunch menu

Avocado Toast Brunch menu

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