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    La Espiga Restaurant

    4.5 (26 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Quesadilla de Huitlacoche
    Vishnu G.

    Food here is absolutely delicious. I had the huitlacoche quesadilla. You can really taste how fresh the tortillas are! The filling was rich and savory, and tasted great with the salsas on the side. I also tried the atole, which was warm and subtly sweet with nice blue corn flavor. For a total of $16 (in cash), this meal was also a great deal. It's worth the trip!

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    Alex T.

    Opened for the last twenty years, this cute Mexican place was DELICIOUS. The pork tortillas were outstanding (pics below). really liked squeezing the lemon juice over the meat. The service is amazing and the way they cook the corn tortillas over limestone makes the flavor simply unlike tortillas you can buy at the store or at a fast food location. The bathroom was decently clean and the store employees were gracious enough to let us come in a bit earlier than their opening time since it was so cold outside. Even though they had just opened for the day, we were able to get our food served to us decently fast and it was superb! Note: this was the second spot of many on a queens food tour that my group of friends and I went on today. We had a table set up for us and predetermined tortillas/dishes that we were going to try.

    Tacos
    Caitlynn Y.

    i went all the way to queens for the zoo. there was no way i didn't leave without eating some food. i got intrigued by this food stand and it looked cheap so i ordered. the woman cooking didn't know english so i had to go through the depths of my brain and conjure up the little spanish that was still inside me. omg it sucked. i need to relearn spanish how embarrassing is that. but then turns out the stand outside is connected to the restaurant inside. and the nice woman who was at the register spoke english which was nice and then i got my food. it was so good. my friend got this huge horchata and it was really yummy too. she got this vegetable thing but ima be honest- i forgot what it looked like and tasted like. but the cashier woman recommended it and she did not miss. overall, this was an awesome place and i hope to be back here one day if my studies don't kill me.

    Hess L.

    Some of the best tacos I have tried in Queens! Be prepared though because essentially everyone there from customer to staff will be speaking Spanish. At least you'll know you're in the right place.

    Frenda Y.

    3.5 stars but rounded up because this was such a value meal. Their indoor kitchen was under construction so we ate at the adjoining taco cart stationed right outside. The deal was 4 tacos for $6. You cannot find deals like this anymore! We got the pastor, chorizo, and beef head. All were pretty good and flavorful, although pretty oily and had fatty chunks in the taco. Tacos had the meat of choice, onion, cilantro, and lime. If you're not a big fan of cilantro (like myself), they do put a lot of cilantro, but the strong cilantro taste wasn't that apparent/bothersome for me. So I would say keep the cilantro on because it adds a contrasting texture to the rest of the taco. Would come again if I was craving tacos for the value. There are also self seating outdoor/indoor dining. Chorizo Tacos Pastor Tacos Beef Head Tacos

    Tacos al pastor with grilled green onions.
    Estefanía M.

    Absolutely loved this place. Got there a bit later at night and got three pastor tacos and some grilled green onions. The man at the counter was very nice and didn't charge for the onions and charged me less for the tacos (perks of being pregnant, lol). They were double tortilla tacos and had enough filling that I actually made it into a six taco dinner (I know, six tacos, not a single regret!). The quality of the meat was great, had very little greasy parts and was very tasty. Enjoyed every bite, topped with cilantro and chopped onions, and a few bites of pickled jalapeños and carrots. Superb.

    Tacos. Sold individually

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    Came here to check out some real Mexican food. Our group is from California and it met our expectations! The pulque was amazing

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    Great food nothing like that natural organic taste everytime I get my hair done I always come here to get something to eat

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    Got there a bit later at night and got three pastor tacos and some grilled green onions.

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    Mariscos El Submarino - La Mixta Tostada (~$12)

    Mariscos El Submarino

    4.6(180 reviews)
    0.8 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.

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    Evelia's Tamales Restaurant

    Evelia's Tamales Restaurant

    4.1(35 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Evelia's Tamales is the kind of place you go to when you want authentic Mexican food not…read morewatered-down, not trendy, just real flavor. The tamales were the highlight. Soft, flavorful masa and generous filling. I also tried tacos and a quesadilla, and everything tasted homemade and well seasoned. You can tell they know what they're doing here. The toppings were fresh, and nothing felt rushed or sloppy. The vibe is simple and welcoming. It feels like a local neighborhood gem. Prices are reasonable, portions are solid, and the food actually delivers.

    After a gym session, my sister had a craving for tamales, so we decided to check out this place…read moreshe'd been eyeing. Having never tried tamales before, I was pretty eager (thanks to her positive comments). We sampled both the adobo ($2) and birria ($2.5) tamales, and they were absolutely amazing. Personally, I found the adobo tamale to be slightly better in terms of flavor but both were equally well made with its rich, flavorful seasoning. My sister, who has tried tamales before, mentioned that these were even better than the ones she got from the random tamale table (near Woodside), thanks to the diverse flavor options available and how fresh they came out. The customer service here was exceptional. A friendly lady approached us, handed us menus, and took our order with a warm smile. Even though tipping isn't required, their service went above and beyond, making us feel genuinely welcome. We also couldn't resist trying the birria taco ($4), which arrived piping HOT. It was generously stuffed with birria, making it a hearty and satisfying choice. While it was a tad salty for my taste, my sisters thoroughly enjoyed it and had no complaints. Our total order came out to a little less than $10 for three people, which was perfect for a light snack before heading home for our protein dinner (get that protein intake in! EEEEEEEEEE)

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    Tlayuda Oaxaqueña Sr San Pablo

    Tlayuda Oaxaqueña Sr San Pablo

    4.8(4 reviews)
    0.2 miNorth Corona

    Wow, I had seen Tlayuda Oaxaqueña Sr San Pablo from a YouTube video and wanted to check it out. I'm…read moresurprised it doesn't have as much of an online presence considering how tasty this was. Located underneath the subway lines and is just a grill on the sidewalk, they have a little table/seating area and has a unique menu. I ordered the Tlayuda, which is like an Oaxacan pizza(?). Set on top of a large and crispy tortilla, it's coated with beans, cheese, tomatoes, avocado and an assortment of different meats like grilled steak, ground pork, and grilled pork. It was really tasty and I loved the crisp tortilla underneath. Definitely a dish to share because it's huuuuuge. Cash only!

    I was booked to fly to Mexico City and Oaxaca City on March 20th, 2020. We can all guess how that…read moreturned out. I had read about Oaxacan tlayudas, large crisp tortillas coated with a layer of mashed black beans and sprinkled with savory toppings, while trip planning, and I was intrigued. I noticed the Sr. San Pablo cart advertising tlayudas when I was at Corona Plaza a few weeks ago, and prioritized a return visit. Since then, I've tried a steak taco and the combination meats tlayuda, and both were delicious. The steak taco had juicy and well-seasoned meat, a flavorful tortilla, and amazing spicy sauce. The tlayuda was large enough for 2-3 people to share. In addition to the large base tortilla and bean spread, the combination variety had chorizo, steak, and seasoned pork (the best) for the meats, stringy Oaxacan cheese, tomato, and avocado. There were red and green salsas and escabeche pickles available for garnishes. I would have liked a little lime to add some sparkle to all of the savory flavors. There are 4 small stools and a covered table next to the cart to sit and eat, but I can't imagine it'd be a fun experience in bad weather. Definitely check this place out.

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    Tulcingo Restaurant - Al Pastor Torta

    Tulcingo Restaurant

    3.1(46 reviews)
    0.4 miElmhurst
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    Ordered a chicken and steak burrito and tres leches cake piece. Everything was TERRIBLE. For the…read morecost of their food I expected more. The burrito filling was just meat, beans, and rice (but the rice that comes as a side dish, peas and carrots included) which was odd to me. They came with mixed vegetables on the side, almost like a salad. No type of sauce in the burritos or on the side. Only thing was the sour cream lightly placed on top. Fail. The tres leches was even worse! It was peach flavored, which I'm actually a fan of, but it didn't seem to be tres leches at all. Either the piece they gave us was old or they ran out of tres leches specifically & used regular cake dipped in sweet milk as a replacement. Take your money elsewhere.

    I dont even know where to start! This place is just awful!…read more A coworker took me here promising me some good tacos. As soon as i walk in, I was greet by a homeless lady who asked me to buy her food! I dont mind helping and i did buy her food BUT the waitress literally took an order from her without even consulting with me. she didnt ask me if i was okay with the amount of things this lady was ordering which resulted in a very high bill. The waitress just took her order and added it to my check Now the most important topic , the food : DISGUSTING!!!! The guacamole was watery, tasted sour and old! It went brown within 2 minutes! It was simply gross! I had to ask for it to be removed from the table before i puked! Honestly they just killed guac for me! The tacos were full of onion & chicken that taste like a cardboard, covered with the disgusting guac, all over!!!! The burrito was tasteless and full of rice! I am just traumatized!!! OVOID IF THIS PLACE AT ALL COST!!! I am actually wondering if these reviews are even honest!

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