These have been a go-to for the past two years. Affordable…read moreand terrific tacos, mulitas and quesadillas. ¡Perfecto!

Basically Birria-Landia's Upper East Side cousin, which is not a bad thing. If you like…read moreBirria-Landia, the more well-known and widespread birria truck family, you'll probably like Casa Birria too. And if you haven't had Birria-Landia or birria in general, well, you'll probably still like them! Casa Birria is a simple food truck with a simple menu of just a few items. I noticed they have a few meat options but assuming you eat beef, you of course have to get the birria (slow-cooked beef in a slightly spicy and indulgent broth). It comes in multiple vehicles which are all basically some configuration of tortilla, onions, cilantro, meat, and sometimes cheese depending on what you pick. The taco is the classic and the $12 taco combo is a nice deal, though as a smaller eater and cheese-lover, I personally go for a couple of mulitas. Juicy meat with a bit of heat, melty cheese, and legit corn tortillas soaked in that delicious broth, what's not to love? The truck is open pretty late, has fast straightforward service, and like any truck does not have seating so you have to either eat on the sidewalk or have a place in mind to bring it; there is a park a few blocks up. Definitely cheaper than most meals in this part of the city and I'd be a regular if I lived close by!

If you come here for the tacos or quesadillas, they're okay. Same with the burritos. I find it…read morestrange, because that's what most people get. Here's a secret: get the tortas instead. I was a burrito goer here for a while but now, I will never get a burrito here again. The tortas are just like the ones I've tasted in Mexico City and Puebla. Great bread, authentic mexican cheese, lots of fresh avocado, and my two favorite meats are the milanesa de pollo (breaded chicken) and the tinga (shredded chicken with special sauce). The meat is juicy and tender. If you want an extra kick, get the cemitas. It's a buck more, but you get more cheese as well as pápalo (a spicy red sauce) on a sesame bun. AMAZING. Also, the photos on the truck look nothing like the food. The actual tortas and cemitas are much better looking. I'll be coming back to this truck for a while.

You can usually find this food truck sitting outside 86th and Lexington Ave, near Best Buy, or…read moresomewhere close to this spot. The make tasty burritos and the green sauce is a must. Yet, don't sleep on the tortas as they ae delicious, full of ingredients, and full of flavor. As with everything their prices have gone up a bit but still worth it as orders are made fresh. They accept other forms of payment but cash is always preferred. Nice people who run this truck too.

Mexican Food Cart…read more The cutest little food cart. Prime location at 86th and Second Avenue. He opens daily at 9:30am my favorite time for brunch! The price is right, he's efficient, clean and there's plenty of room for social distancing while you wait for your food. The trouble is when I went today it was a different guy. I said give me extra beans because I didn't want meat and leave off tomatoes because I'm allergic. Well in addition I didn't find any grated cheese, it's like a cheese powder on it, and he said he puts guacamole on top but he didn't. The good news I'm full and it was cheap and fast. I don't plan to return though. It's a cute cart but not that cute! It's not good when you get to the location where you plan to eat and find your food isn't up to par. Maybe you will have better luck.

Located right next to the new-ish 86th street Q train subway entrance I started to hit up this food…read morecart of Mexican deliciousness during the pandemic months when restaurant dining was not a thing. And why not? The food here is fresh, fast, tasty, and quite affordable. The vegetarian tacos are my thing, while my gal enjoys their burritos. Nice people working the cart, and it's a good thing to support a hard working small biz like this. Dammit - now I want a taco and it's after midnight. Guess I'll wait until tomorrow and dream about them.

I have three words for this place: Worst Cheesesteak Ever…read more For a place that specializes in Philly style cheesesteaks, they make a mockery of it. The bread was tough like it had been put in a microwave. The vegetables (onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms) were hard and uncooked. It was as if they were just added raw after the sandwich was made. This place is a disgrace to Philadelphia to the point where there should be a copyright infringement lawsuit.

Get the steak special with hot peppers and sharp provolone. It's how a steak sandwich was meant to…read morebe. It will bring tears to your eyes (well, at least the hot peppers will).

Papaya King is a staple of the cheap eats New York experience with their signature hot dogs and…read morejuice drinks. Came here on a recent Friday night for a quick dinner before heading to the movies. Hadn't been to a papaya king in a few years. Ordered their hot dogs and juice as part of their combo meal. It was as expected and how I remembered it. Our order was processed fairly quickly. The space itself was mostly standing room.

The hot dogs were delicious! The topping options were extensive and yummy, and I liked the fact…read morethat they offered classic toppings for free (you never know what you'll get upcharged on in NYC.) They have premium toppings for an additional charge, which is fair. Unlike other reviews, the buns we got were toasted and tasted fresh. The hot dogs themselves were cooked well and quite delicious. The drinks were fine but REALLY sweet, and it was tough to tell what the drinks even were. When I asked for clarification on what drink options they had, I wasn't met with a response and the cashier just looked confused. I went with the banana one which was pretty good. We also felt rushed through the line which I didn't love, but I know they have to keep things moving. Overall, it's a great value for what you get. I'd say if their menu options were more clear then it would be 5 stars.

The Brother From Another Mother is located in front of Metropolitan Hospital at 97th Street on…read moreSecond Avenue. I have been here a couple times and I mistook it for another popular Food Cart farther South. Today I returned to buy a muffin. After I got back home I realized that the windows where the muffins were displayed looked different from my last visit. Did he change carts? I'm not sure. I'm sorry I didn't pay closer attention. I'm wondering if the city can have different carts approved for the same spot on the sidewalk but they sell on different days of the week. (I hope that statement makes sense.) Today I purchased a muffin to freeze. The price was $2.00 which is the most I've ever paid for a street cart muffin. I'm going back another time to check out this cart. Today was a strange experience. I may be in the Twilight Zone of Street Vendors.......

If you're looking for a delicious food truck experience, you need to check out The Brother From…read moreAnother Mother. This truck is serving up some of the best food in the city, and you're sure to be impressed with everything they have to offer. The Brother From Another Mother is known for their amazing tacos, and you definitely won't want to miss out on them. But that's not all they have to offer - be sure to try their burritos, quesadillas and other dishes as well. You won't be disappointed. The Brother From Another Mother is a must-visit food truck in New York, and we highly recommend them.

3.5 stars. I thought it was okay. You get a lot of food for the price but not sure if I'd come…read moreback. Thought they went overboard with salting the chicken souvlaki, beef and fries. The pork stick tasted the best mostly because it wasn't as salty. Food came out pretty quick and proximity to Astoria park makes it an easy go-to for lunch

First time here and food tasted decent but the portions were much smaller than I am used to when…read moregetting street food platters. After tax and card payment I paid around 18 dollars and the amount of food I got was in my opinion max 10-12 dollars or so. Meat also tasted chewy compared to tender which isn't good. Rice also tasted sour? Probably lemon juice but not sure. I wouldn't come back but I don't regret trying it. The person there was nice but I have to be honest in my food reviews and say my true thoughts and not give 5/5 for all food spots.

Potatoes are always on point. The owner is so nice. Great place for healthcare workers right at the…read morehospital. So convenient. You get such a huge portion for an amazing price. Much needed. I go multiple times a week even when it's cold outside.

food is tasty but c is poor after standing in for 20 minutes and placing my order they look at me…read moreand they say oh what did you order you never ordered and when I told him what I ordered and who I gave my order they still and ignored me and kept looking at each other asking each other. Did you take her order so I walked off horrible customer service concerned about females that they flirt with instead of taking care of the customers that are paying

I can't get enough of the Cemitas! We also got the picaditas which were amazing! The picaditas had…read morethis amazing salsa verde. For the prices vs quality why go anywhere else for lunch?

3 stars. Service was great. Pay in cash or they have Zelle available too. I ordered an Al pastor…read moreburrito and the people taking my order were super nice. While I do still think you get a good amount for $10, the burrito could have more meat and less rice (in the picture, half of the brown items in the burrito are beans). I felt like this was more of a rice burrito (rice was really light fluffy though) than an al pastor burrito because I could barely taste the meat. It did come with red and green hot sauce and overall, I think it's reasonably price for what you get.