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.

Good portion, 2 tacos filled me up. Good service, they even provide folding chairs if you want to…read moreeat there, in front of the food truck.

Easy to miss food truck but not one to sleep on!…read more We ordered two "quesadillas" but they were not at all what we expected in terms of quesadillas. They were essentially tacos with one layer. Went with the chicken tinga and spicy beef as this what they recommended. Both were so good and, again, not what I would've expected. There are a few seats outside the truck to enjoy your food on and a grocery store nearby to grab a soda to accompany! The women in the truck were so pleasant and helpful!

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.

I saw this place featured on Munchies under the caption The Antojitos Queen Of New York City and…read moredecided to give this place a try since I live close by. It's a cart located on 90th st and Roosevelt ave that sells homemade Peruvian food, the cart looks like a regular cart but their food was pretty awesome. The Food: Anticucho- The beef heart was my fav item here. The heart was so tender and I loved the smokiness from the grill. The texture of the heart was wonderful. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=xkN4jYiAZD4Tykpf9NQ0Lw&userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA Ceviche de Pescado- I thought this was great, I loved the acidic kick from the leche de tigre and I loved how it was able to add so much flavor to the fish. Lomo Saltado- This was a standard item, it was good but not the most exciting but it did have a good flavor. Tamale- The texture of the tamale was great. Flavor was good. Empanada- This was ok, it kinda threw me off that there were raisins in it. I prefer my savory items to just be savory.

I found about Doña Fela was on Tik Tok!! I thought she was so cute and loved the way she was…read morepromoting herself. I trekked from Newark, NJ to Queens because I wanted to support! My girlfriend and I made a day of it went to the corner of Roosevelt and 90th for some authentic Peruvian food. I had the sandwich de chicharron with an inca cola. The sandwich was toasted but I would have preferred the chicharron was crunchier. However, it was still flavorful and delicious with sauteed onions and sweet potato. It definitely hits the sweet and salty craving. Keep in mind that this is located in a busy intersection and there's always a mob of people walking by. Make sure you go with a homie to get the best experience!

Friendly staff and the food is absolutely amazing. Every order is cooked to perfection and I highly…read morerecommend the spicy level unless you're weak and can't take heat. Ordered Pork Belly, Squid and Chicken all worth it and can't wait to stop by again. You pick your spice level so don't worry if you like no spice they will do it but honestly you gotta have some spice in your life or it's no fun. Be adventurous and try new things, the menu is massive for a tiny street cart but they crank out the orders faster than ninjas taking your house.

Kanto Food My most…read morefavorite food this spring and summer 2025 is not even from a proper restaurant. It's this sezuan BBQ seekers located at the corner of Broadway and Elmhurst Avenue. Opens 5 and has so far been open eve at 12 midnight. They also have fishballs, not fried but cooked over charcoal. BYOB! Tip well and Chinese Tita will love you. #curious_eater #elmhurstny #elmhurstqueens #queensfoodies

This is one of the Chinese BBQ skewer carts in the neighborhood. They have a menu on the side that…read moreis both Chinese and English. The skewers have been seasoned very well and are really juicy. I like the basic chicken, beef, or lamb skewers though they also have some organ meats as well. The skewers are only $1.50 each so you can get full for cheap.

I discovered this only because I was walking with a friend who spotted it on our way to get Thai…read moreand said we had to pre-game with skewers. OK, who am I to argue with such a great plan?! It was my first time having Chinese BBQ cart skewers and I was an instant fan. I've gone back a bunch, taking other people with me. By far my favorites are the lamb, pork, and enoki mushroom, ordered spicy of course. The lamb is so tender, and the mushrooms are just so fun to eat. They're slippery, they are hard to chew, they don't break apart, they get stuck in my teeth, and I end up swallowing large bites which are covered in that spicy sauce and make me choke and...I just love it! I can't explain it, there's something about the chewiness and heat that while inconvenient, I really enjoy. The beef is also solid. The squid is OK. The chicken gizzards are not bad, I'm still developing a taste for them but they are not overcooked and tough here. The only thing I'd say to skip are the shrimp, they come out with their shells still on and are just rubbery. Cash only, if it's not obvious. If you buy something like $20 or more they give you a free soda. They have some stools set up if you want to eat it right there, but they're usually under the awning of New Golden Sparkling market and well, there's a lot of birds and bird poop there. I would just walk with it. There are lots of BBQ carts up and down Broadway, but I think the meat here is the best (not tough or fatty), and the service is always great. The main guy manning the grill doesn't speak too much English, but there's usually a younger guy helping him who does. Even without the help, ordering is easy, you just say the type of skewer you want, how many, and if you want it spicy. If you're really struggling, point! But it's never come to that.

This cart is overshadowed by the line of big boy trucks right around the corner but as David told…read moreGoliath it isn't always all about size. She has no name on her cart but the stock photo along the side proclaims Sabor Equitorianos so I dubbed her cart as such. Full of flavor is right. We had what I call lechon. She had no menu so I am not sure what she called it. This was the last stop on a string of trucks and carts that fellow Yelper Billy V and I visited on Friday night so we opted for a larger plate of what I will call a succotash of lima beans and cancha - crispy oversized kernels of corn - with boiled potatoes topped with tasty morsels of fried pork for $10. We were there around 9 pm and she was wrapping up for the evening. I was particularly impressed at how thorough she was a cleaning up.

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.