Try them all. The flavors are immense. The Al Pastor is like nothing else this far north. The…read moreTrompo spins. My eyes dance like fire. The senses overload to elation. Suadero is another not to be found commonly - it is one of the most delectable and succulent tacos which I've ever encountered. Red sauce has a really nice fresh strong heat. Green has a flavour which I cannot immediately discern amongst the glorious peppers... Buche. Who sells that at your local taqueria?! Again- not this side of the border. I had to look it up why lie? The Cebollitas are incredible. Bite into the bulb and suck out the meat - it's more like a leek. Sweet. Earthy. Delicious. Those are just the things which one normally does not see outside of Mexico. Or, at least in most NY Taquerias. All of the regulars are there, waiting, begging.... Go late. There's a definite Mexico City feel- between the cavorting, hookers, and constant noise. The various food smells, the little bit of English heard, brown bagging...and sometimes a bit of chaos. This ain't your safe and cushy NY- this is a piece of the underbelly. I'll be back before I lose the smell of onions, cilantro, and assorted taco meats from my fingers.

I love a good taco stand. This is one of the best. Unfortunately, the days of $1-1.50 tacos from my…read moreyouth has disappeared. Even though this vendor sells tacos pequeño (small tacos, 2-3 bites), they are $3-4 each, which is not cheap. For that reason, I can't give them 5 stars. It's quite pricey considering that most full size tacos are selling for about $4.50-5.50 nowadays on the streets, but double in size. With that said, I appreciate the smaller size for me to enjoy more variety every time I stop by. My favorites change from visit to visit, but generally I always get Suadero (roast meat), Campechano (roast meat & sausage), Buche (pork stomach), Cabeza (beef head), and Lengua (beef tongue). I also like the extra weird parts like Cesos (beef brain) and Ojos (beef eye). However, the texture is very mushy and definitely not for everyone. As accompaniments, for every two tacos you order, they also give you a long stem onion that is quite tender and delicious. On the down side, instead of the traditional lime and radish that most places give, Tacos El Borrego offers lemon and cucumbers. I'm not sure why, except maybe they are cheaper options than the normal garnishes. Also, don't forget the flavorful green and red sauces on the table if you are eating there. Otherwise, ask for some to go. I miss the days when our group of friends would get a few tacos late at night after a party or night out drinking. The prices are no longer the same, but the food is still perfect for sobering up while having some laughs on the streets during the warm months. I think back to those days fondly whenever I'm at a taco stand nowadays, and Tacos El Botrego is one of my favorites in NYC.

Great Ecuadorean Chuzos. They got a juicy Pork Shish kabob that could compete with a Greek Souvlaki…read morein Astoria. Sometimes the meat is over-cooked and dry. However, if you get one during peak hours, it's quite delicias as the cart suggests. The husband and wife duo does a great job grilling all day. The hot sauce they offer tastes like Cholula. Just $2.50 for some large chunks of red seasoned pieces of pork on a stick, is a nice quick snack on the go.

Right below the 103rd Street-Corona Plaza 7 train station is the street food vendor Pinchos La…read moreSuquita. It is directly across from the Dunkin Donuts in the middle of a dozen Mexican street food vendors, you can't miss it with its blue and white umbrella cover. In a busy intersection filled with cars, people, running trains, and classic Mexican street food, you will find Pinchos La Suquita (a skewer cart) selling BBQ pork and chicken skewers, chorizo sausages, roast pork, and one of my favorites, Elote (grilled Mexican street corn). For $3 you have a choice between grilled or boiled corn, with mayo and Cotija cheese. For less than $10 you can get more than you can eat. The neighborhood around Corona Plaza is filled with authentic Mexican restaurants, street vendors, bakeries, and supermarkets. A wonderful cultural experience that starts with this central food cart.

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.

El mejor sitio para raspados/frio frio/piragua en Jackson Heights/Corona…read more This is the spot for shaved ice in this neighborhood. Choose your size, flavor and if you want whipped cream on top.

I am not a big shaved ice fan, I prefer the Italian ices or ice cream. However, I was in the area…read moreand this place was bookmarked so I decided to check out the goodies. When I arrived there were a few people on line. However, the line moved very quickly. I loved that they had different sizes for different prices. The slushie has his big log of ice and makes you slushie right in front of you. I wasn't excited about the flavors and decided to get Orange. I was very satisfied with my pick because the shaved ice was sweet, tasty and refreshing. I enjoyed eating the flavored ice with a spoon and then slurping the juice up at the end, LOL. Cool to have this in the neighborhood and I would return to check out some other flavors.

She comes out once in a blue moon as you know that she is always hiding somewhere and it's like…read moreplaying I Spy or Finding Nemo all over again. Delicious tamales as they are not dry, not gritty, and not too greasy and is also very filling. My girlfriend and I love the mole because she loves her foods sweet and savory but for me, I think you cannot go wrong with any tamale. My girlfriend think that the cheese one is a bit too rubbery but I liked it. I'm still trying to find her till this day and hope she is doing well.

She has moved to Elmhurst and Broadway! She's hidden…read morebehind a bus stop sign if you don't immediately see her. Today I got an elote and chicken tamale, the damage was $3.50 and both were excellent. She said she's always there when it's nice out so I'm looking forward to seeing her more frequently as it warms up.

Who would have thought that the most lively food scene in Flushing late at night is not even in the…read moreheart of downtown Flushing? Instead, walk 10-15 minutes south on Kissena Blvd and you will find a group of street vendors gathering nightly on the sidewalk right in front of Gold City Supermarket. On a beautiful night, you'll find many people camping out on the ledge of the supermarket parking lot, or even putting out picnic blankets, while enjoying various street foods they can find at this great little "food fest". The street vendors are from different regions of China and serves all sorts of yummy goodies. You can find lots of fried items, soup noodles, grilled skewers, marinated meats and veggies, desserts, etc. One of my favorite stalls is the vendor selling hand torn shredded chicken ($25 each), which they dress up in seasoning and spices. They use an older chicken that has a firmer texture that won't fall apart when tearing the meat. The flavor is wonderful and absolutely addictive. They even give you a frequent buyer card that gets you a free chicken when you reached six purchases. The same stall also sells marinated items that are quite good. You are allowed to mix and match as long as they have the same price point. Another stall I would recommend is the stinky tofu stall. There are often more than one, but I like the one with the longest table space only dedicated to this single product, often in the middle of the block. If you have never tried this delicacy, close your nose and give it a go. You may be pleasantly surprised. Other stands that are popular include the BBQ grilled meats over charcoal, where you can get $2-3 skewers of lamb, beef, chicken wings, and whole lot more. Also, if you see the man grilling whole squids, his stuff is quite tasty too. Bottom line, it's a fun evening hanging out with your friends and snacking on various yummy bites. Be brave and try something new. Though there are few English signs, just order what looks good. Find a day with nice weather and check it out soon.

Authentic pancake, really huge serving for only 6 dollars…read more Really great pork bun. I also it's a little saltier with thinner skin. I wish I brought vinegar for it. There's not seating so you might need to just eat as you go. But the aunties are super nice and divided the pancake into 2 for my friend and I. They have a big stone wheel that makes the pancake. They have a crisp or fried dough option. Each pancake has 3 huge crips with sauces. It's amazing. My friend and I went when they just opened so there was no line and it was fast.

The ever popular Eight Jane is a busy small store on Main. Everyone gets the jian bing for $6 but…read moreI got the beef scallion wrap $5. They ask him if want spicy and I said yes. Made fresh. Tasty. Friendly. Warning menu is in Chinese but has photos and the staff speaks broken English. Opens early 7a and closes early 5p and earlier. One of the places you should go if you're on a flushing food crawl

Staff was extremely rude. Had horrible attitudes and food was not authentic. The corn was overly…read morecook or came straight out of can. How is the cup of corn less than on the cob? They had no bags or lids to there container for to go options. The had TikTok so loud that I could hear it sitting on the opposite side of the play area. This place won't last here.

Staff was extremely rude. Had horrible attitudes and food was not authentic. The corn was overly…read morecook or came straight out of can. How is the cup of corn less than on the cob? They had no bags or lids to there container for to go options. The had TikTok so loud that I could hear it sitting on the opposite side of the play area. This place won't last here.

First time visit. There's always a queue. We went on a Saturday 11 am, there was 5 ppl in front of…read moreus. We ordered: -Curry fish ball rice noodle (L) $8: if filled up the whole quart container. Good portion. The mixed sauce ( including peanut butter) was good. Fish ball are ok. - beef stew rice noodle (L) $8.75: we asked for beef stew sauce instead of pb sauce. It was a bit bland. Beef stew was lean and on the drier side. Portion of beef stew was small but reasonable for the price I paid. - beef rice noodle roll (L) $7.50 : this is the best out of 3. Tender beef with thin rice noodle with adequate soy sauce based sauce. It took a while for the order to be ready. We told the lady we will return to pick up 10 min later. The lady was nice and knowledgeable about what she's doing. No receipt given to us but she recognized our faces upon our return. When we picked up our order, there was at least & persons on queue. Will definitely return and order beef rice noodle roll.

Cash only! Small takeout only shop…read more Super soft and silky rice noodles with a nice amount of bounce. Love how thin it is as well! This is a good simple rice roll Shrimp were too small, not bad but doesn't add enough flavor throughout so actually I liked the beef better 4/5