El Mariachi Restaurant

1st time customer I…read morehad to order the chorizo taco and mole tamale. I ate the chorizo taco while hot. Then, I nibbled on the tamale which got cold and dry and left it uneaten. Perhaps I should've eaten the tamale first. The Passion fruit margarita with casamigos was delicious. A bit too sweet which I'll specify less sweet next time. 4th star cuz its near the subway station. Also, there was a security guard since 9 pm.

Great place, service and prices. The inside is colorful, spacious and very decorated to the…read moreoccasion. Friends ordered a few different dishes they enjoyed, flautas, chilaquiles, menudo de pancita, café de olla and conchas. I ordered the carne asada plate with nopales (cactus). It was a very hearty dish, a big piece of flavorful steak, the only downside? The meat was over cooked and the cactus were not cut up. Still everything had great flavor. Servers were great, attentive, suggested items on the menu and friendly. Seems their bread is made fresh, daily. We all left satisfied and happy we made the trip to this restaurant.

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Mariscos El Submarino

4.6(181 reviews)

1.0 mi

So this place is like all the hype is about it…read more Very good service Very clean The food is different and very quick , tasty and leaves you wanting more . Position are a bit small for a whole in the wall like this and prices are high especially on the tacos but that's because the quality seems really good and fresh and effort put into it. I will definitely try to come back And come early no reservations have to wait in lines cold or warm you will have to. Maybe they should open another spot or expand but that's their business .

Came here on a Friday night and was seated immediately, but the place was busy! By the time we…read moreleft, there was a line waiting to be seated. The menu is entirely in Spanish but the waiters can help if needed. We ordered the Gobernador taco, a half dozen shrimp, the regular guacamole and the aguachiles verdes. The Gobernador was a large size - really more like a mini quesadilla than a taco in my mind. It was flavorful and filled with seafood. The half dozen shrimp were cooked well, but a little hard and messy to peel. The guac was good, a little oily but tasty. The aguachiles were really good but borderline too spicy for me. The spice continued to build as I ate them and it did feel less enjoyable but it was good to start. My main grievance with this restaurant was how loud it was. I was yelling and struggling to hear what my friend or the waiter said, but the food was delicious. Maybe if it were less crowded it would be ok, but definitely not a great atmosphere for having a conversation.

El Gobernador Taco (~$8)

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Shrimp

Laly's Restaurant

4.4(266 reviews)

0.4 mi

everything is delicious on this menu,great atmosphere and service in a very central locationread more

This is one of those places that u may not notice since there is so much around the area, one day…read morewe decided to give it a try. They offer a different special for any day of the week, first time around on a Thursday Margaritas special , Tamarind & Mango nice big glass great margaritas, good tasty & nice & strong They start u off with some cake pieces, has a banana bread taste very good. Apps , we tried the Tostones con Birria very good great tasting meat & Chorizo Mac & cheese , also very good. Main dishes , Al pastor tacos & Chicken Burrito were both very good. Next time we stopped by for brunch, we got the bottomless option tried the Sangrita white, good sangrita price wise makes sense assuming u drinking more than 3-4 glasses a person. On the food Carnitas Benedict & short rib hash were both very tasty. For dessert gave the Tres Leches a try not bad, just the right amount of sweet. Another brunch visit & we tried Paloma spritz, good & Mexican coffee, pretty strong in taste. Chicken & waffles topped with bacon, very good chicken good combo dish. & the Lady's enchiladas great taste the enchiladas w the green sauce & cheese on top. Good size restaurant, small bar area towards the back, simple but colorful decor. Service overall has been good, they are attentive. Reasonable prices & u get a decent amount of food. This place has been around for some time, happy we discovered it recently overall good vibe, food & drinks, we will continues to visit from time to time.

Sunny up eggs

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Mexican Coffee / Paloma Spritz

Coatzingo Restaurant

3.8(66 reviews)

0.6 mi

Food was very disappointing, was nearly completely flavorless. Hoped it would be a…read moremiddle-of-the-road but satisfying option, but was just not good at all. Some difficulty in ordering--asked if they could do a breakfast burrito with eggs and was told it wasn't on the menu, which is odd as all ingredients are on the menu and that's a common item. Also was disappointed to see the juice ordered came from the sister restaurant down the block freshly pressed--because I had asked if they could leave out one of the listed ingredients and was told no, that it was already mixed, which was inaccurate. Unfortunately either they are unnecessarily strict about the menu, to the detriment of business, or the service is poor.

The food was messy there wasnt good service but at the end they added a $18 tip to the check.. I…read morethought that tips were optional especially the amount... the ambiance was ok i guess...I've been here before and the experiences were great but this time was really bad...

Interior

Quesadilla Camarónes / Shrimps

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Jugo juice

Ayy Chihuahua

4.5(95 reviews)

2.0 mi•Astoria

Everything was so good. Service was very attentive and friendly, food was fresh, and drinks were…read moresoft and not too strong. I will definitely be back :) !!

I continue to come here as a repeat customer since I love the ambiance and the service is ALWAYS…read moretop notch! Great food and drinks are really good. I got steak fajitas on this particular visit and it did not disappoint. The meat was not fatty, very flavorful, and tasted great with all the toppings. Be aware if you do not like pets in restaurants, they considered the front inside portion of the restaurant to include the bar as part of the outside and acceptable. Only the back portion of the restaurant is pet free. I may people upset but I will continue to say it - I am a dog and pet lover, but they do not belong in restaurants!

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Diosa Verde

Tacos Y Jugos Genesis

4.0(167 reviews)

0.6 mi•Elmhurst

This place has so many unique smoothies as well as a pretty big menu for their food items…read more I wasn't too hungry and since they didn't have elote, I got the esquite since it is very similar. My only complaint for the esquite was that it had a little too much water and mayo but other than that, the corn was sweet and all the seasoning was perfect and hit the spot! The main reason why this is one of my go to places now though is because of the smoothies. I haven't been too often just yet but the smoothies that I have tried from then so far have been absolutely perfect. I am just glad that I found this spot as the weather is getting warmer because I know I will be craving smoothies more often. The place is quite small and it was quite dim when I went in. They do have a couple of tables and seats as well. The service was also great. They were very sweet and our items came out in a timely manner.

19$ for 3 tacos last time I went there and they were not that good they were ok way overpricedread more

Esquite

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Apple, ginger, beet, and carrot juice.

La Esquina Del Camaron Mexicano

4.5(104 reviews)

0.6 mi•Elmhurst

Cuisine: 7 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 3 Value: 9 Overall: 7 Hidden behind a smoke shop is this little Mexican seafood taco joint that's been around for a while. They use to be connected, but now they have separated them with a wall. Not much seating except a communal table for 4 people, but it's just right for the neighborhood imho. Prices are not what they use to be, but the tacos are still quite solid. My favorite is the grilled fish taco, though the fried fish and octopus tacos are good too. Their shrimp cocktail is beyond my preference for sweetness and not my thing.

I have always liked the fish tacos at La Esquina Del Camaron Mexicano. I like that saying fish…read moretaco doesn't describe what tacos you got. I alternate on which ones work for me based on my mood. Breaded fish tacos are often where I lean. That being said, I mostly order the Fish ceviche Tostada. I go back and forth and decide that's what I want, get some of those and I am usually happy. Sometimes people ask how come you go to the shrimp place and get fish and I usually respond, if they didn't want me to have it, they would not put it on the menu.

1 indoor table, next to where the action is.

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Shrimp and Octopus Cocktail - medium

Ruta Oaxaca Mexican Cuisine

4.5(352 reviews)

1.6 mi•Astoria

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After having dinner, my friend and I were walking around when we came across "Ruta Oaxaca Mexican…read moreCuisine." Ironically, earlier while trying to decide where to go for dinner, I had sent this restaurant to my friend but we ended up going somewhere else and came here for drinks afterward. The drinks were really good! We tried the "Sexy Oaxaca," which consists of 7 Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal, Cointreau, grilled pineapple, mint agave, fresh lemon, and warm salt. This drink takes your taste buds on a ride. It starts off light and refreshing with the mezcal throughout, then finishes with a smoky effect from the pineapple since it's lit. It was really good!! I also tried the "VIP Old Fashion," made with Patrón Extra Añejo, Nixta corn liqueur, Angostura, and orange bitters. This was also good and was smoked prior to being served, giving it a smoky aftertaste. It's definitely a drink you sip slowly. Although we arrived about an hour and a half before closing, the waiter was very polite and professional. They also didn't rush us out once it was closing time, which I appreciated. There were other customers still there enjoying themselves as well. I will definitely be back for dinner. I'm very curious to see what the food is like. I really enjoyed the drinks.

I've had Ruta Oaxaca bookmarked for awhile and finally got around to trying it out. The atmosphere…read morewas great and the music was popping. Service wise it was alright. Nothing bad, but I felt like it could've been a bit better overall. The food was good though, I ordered the mixtos tacos, which let's you pick three different tacos from the menu. It was around $23, which is a little pricey. But the tacos were a decent size and definitely filling. My favorite thing I tried was the chori queso. I never had it before and it was honestly the standout dish for me. I would order that again. I also tried the enquites which is street corn. It had a bit of a burnt taste. I know some people enjoy that smokey flavor, but it really wasn't for me. Overall, it was a nice time and for some of the dishes too.

Restaurant (inside)

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Taco Veloz

4.3(93 reviews)

0.9 mi•Elmhurst

Taco windowwww. Came at around 12:45 pm on a Sunday for lunch and there was no line. Best carnitas…read moreI've ever had!! I got it as a tostada nom. Chicken tacos are also fire. Steak tostada was good but get the carnitas if you have to choose one. Green salsa is lethal - beware.

I use to come to the one on 90th st all the time! I lived near here and wow this always satisfied…read morethe hunger. I came here recently and I think they lowered the quality of their ingredients. The chicken use to be very flavorful and the beef was always meh. This time the chicken and beef are both meh and the prices have gotten a lot higher.

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Front

Birria-Landia

4.6(624 reviews)

0.5 mi

This place always hits the spot. Service is fast and everything from the menu is delicious.read more

All I'm rating is the food. I give it 4 stars. I ordered via Uber Eats. Since it wasn't a winter…read moreday, the food was warm when it was delivered. I ordered two birria tacos ($5 each) and consomme ($5). I immediately squeezed the lime over the tacos and ate them. the tacos which were finger licking good. I decided to eat the consumme the next day so I stored it in the fridge. the cold consomme becomes a block of jello. I flipped it into a pot and warmed it up. It was a beefy broth with 2 slivers of beef. I'd skip the consomme next time.