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.

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!).

You haven't had good Mexican food until you've come here. There isnt anything on the menu u could…read moreorder and it would be bad. The people here are the absolute sweetest. All food is fresh hot and delicious! If there is one place to go to in whitestone its this! 10/10 would recommend.

I tried their lengua tacos, al pastor tacos, Carne asada Tijuana style tacos, Carne asada burrito…read moreand their Jamaica Agua Fresca. I absolutely loved their lengua tacos and Jamaica Agua Fresca. The Jamaica was perfectly tart and had the amount of sweetness, and the lengua tacos weren't overly salty and was so tasty. The Carne asada burrito tho, while it was good, it was overwhelming filled with rice and it had very little beans. It was fine, but I wasn't as satisfied with the burrito, compared to the tacos. The service was amazing. The woman at the front was so sweet and recommended some items. It is a family run restaurant, so it's not huge, but you can tell their food was made with love. I wish I tried the tamales, but on that day, they guy making it was out, but next time I plan to try it! I'll definitely be coming back for their Jamaica Agua Fresca and their lengua tacos though. 100% so good!

I placed and fully paid for a catering order for 10 people on July 3, scheduled for pickup at 5:30…read morePM on July 5 for my party. I arrived exactly on time, but the two female employees working there were extremely unwelcoming and acted annoyed that customers had walked in. They clearly saw us enter but did not greet or acknowledge us. I had to approach them first and explain that I was there to pick up my order. They looked completely confused and told me they had no record of it. I pulled up my order confirmation, and they then said they had not printed the order and claimed that I was supposed to call the restaurant after ordering online. Excuse me? The confirmation email never said that I needed to call and confirm. Also, what is the point of offering online ordering if customers still have to call afterward? I could have just placed the entire order over the phone. What made the situation even worse was the employee's attitude. Instead of apologizing or taking responsibility for missing a prepaid catering order, she acted as though it was somehow my fault. When I asked how long it would take to prepare the food, she said she already had other things to do and showed no willingness to make the order. It honestly felt like she simply did not want the extra work. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable eating food prepared by people who were treating the situation this way, so I requested a refund. She said she needed to call the manager, as though refunding a prepaid order that they failed to prepare required further debate. I had placed the order two days in advance, paid in full, and arrived at the scheduled pickup time. They missed the order, refused to prepare it, and then continued wasting my time while I had guests waiting at a party with not enough food. Their mistake negatively affected my entire event. After I became visibly upset, the employee finally printed a receipt and told me the refund would appear within two days. Several days passed, and I still received nothing, so I had to dispute the charge with my credit card company. This is extremely poor management and customer service. I had visited this location several times before and had already encountered other female employees with similarly rude and uninterested attitudes. I kept giving this place another chance only because it is close to my home, but this was the final straw. I will not be returning.

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.

Really tasty Birria Tacos with Consomme~ definitely a must try. Walked in to this shop with fellow…read moreYelper Nancy A, placed my order at the front counter; the wait for my order was a bit longer than normal. The wait was worth it. My Birria was fresh, warm and that yummy consomme dip leaves a wonderful touch. Establishment is large and has plenty of seatings. Will come back for the Birria Tacos again.

Great service and yummy food. I love their tacos and always…read moreorder the chipotle sauce, it's my absolute favorite. Also they're burritos are HUGE. Great bank for your buck

Great meal and great service. I had shrimp tacos (with soft…read morecorn tortillas) and my son had chicken chimichangas; we were both really happy with our meals. Our waiter was friendly, patient, and accommodating. We had a great experience here.

The food is very good and so is dessert. Great prices for Happy Hour drinks during week. My only…read morecomplaint is the AC.....either it is not working very well or not sufficient for that space especially on hot and humid evenings like last night. To make matters worse, the ceiling fan on the side we were sitting also didn't work. Other than that, I would recommend but maybe not until this heatwave breaks!

First time going to this avo taco. I usually go to the one in Garden City Park. This one was nice…read more& was playing the OG Spanish music I was in heaven. I placed my own order at the kiosk, but every one there seemed nice. Ordered 2 beef tacos, 2 chicken tacos & a Mexican corn. Everything was good, actually I think this corn was better than the other one I go to or maybe they jazzed up the recipe ḯƙ but it was really good.

Great atmosphere. Friendly relaxed vibe. Staff is eager to please. Fair pricing and nice portions.read more

Every delicious and great service. It was hard to find a place to sit but they can't control that…read moreso I wouldn't blame them. There birra burrito bowl was soooooo good

Birria Landia is a popular birria spot that started as a food truck and has expanded into a more…read morepermanent location inside Tangram Mall. We walked up to a casual, convenient setup with ordering kiosks and a quick pickup-style format that works well for a fast meal. The concept is simple, focusing on Mexican street-style birria with tacos, mulitas, and other dishes built around slow-cooked meat and flavorful consommé. The food court setting means seating is shared, and the atmosphere depends more on the mall environment than the restaurant itself, making it a practical stop for a quick meal while exploring the area. The main highlight is the birria tacos, which come packed with flavorful meat and pair especially well with the consommé for dipping. We ordered a few and found the consommé to be the standout item, with a rich, savory flavor that added a lot to the tacos. The tacos are on the smaller side, so ordering multiple is the better way to fully enjoy the meal, and the mulita and other menu options are also good choices if you want something more filling. The quality of the food is what makes Birria Landia stand out. The flavors are bold, the meat is well seasoned, and the combination of crispy tortillas with the juicy birria creates the kind of texture that makes the dish enjoyable. The main downside is the pricing, especially compared to the original food truck experience. Being inside a mall location makes it feel more expensive than what you might expect for street-style tacos, and the value feels less competitive given the portion size. The ordering process is simple and efficient, with the food coming out relatively quickly. The staff handled the flow well, and the kiosk system made it easy to customize orders without holding up the line. Since it is located inside a food court, seating is shared, so it can get busy during peak hours, but it works well for grabbing a quick meal while exploring the area. Birria Landia is a solid spot for birria tacos, especially if you are looking for a flavorful and casual meal. The consommé and taco combination is the reason to visit, and while the prices are higher than a traditional street setup, the quality of the food makes it worth trying. It offers a dependable, quick birria fix in a convenient location, even if the mall setting takes away some of the street food charm.

Huge portions of food here. We ordered the enchiladas and taco combo. The staff is nice but service…read moremight be a bit slow it's a laid back place.

The service here is horrible . 40 minutes for three tacos ordered in person . Man behind the…read morecounter was very very rude and took care of everyone before even trying to check in my small order. I've worked in restaurants my whole life and it would have been fine to wait long if the manager was atleast understanding and not rude . Don't come here