If you're in NY for a stay-cation as I am this spring break, and want the feeling of having journeyed to another country -- or another reality altogether--- look no further than the Terraza Cafe. Just off Roosevelt Avenue (but not on it -- apparently, this part is key to its vibe) is a place my handsome date described as Bohemian Latin. - Uh, just what does THAT mean? I asked, imagining some misguided outfits I wore to my 7th grade Latin class. - You'll see, he promised. Five minutes later, I was ensconced in a hammock overlooking a rustic loft-like space that could best be described as Terry Gilliam meets my uncle's recent "Tropical Delusion" party out in Jersey. The crowd, largely Latino (and theoretically -- from what I'm reading on their website -- "bohemian" and "eclectic") were doing their best to chill out. N.B. - In Cafe Terraza terms, "chilling out" seems to mean taking momentary breaks from intense flirting to listen to bands (in our case, a group that reminded me pleasingly of the soundtrack to Friends.) In honor of my stay-cation, I requested a frozen pina colada -- the perfect dessert to our delicious dinner at Pio Pio (a short cab ride away) as well as the appropriately sweet ending to one heck of a second date. ps - If you're a hipster like me, steer clear of political discussions here, as ex-army/McCain folks abound. It'll sour and otherwise sweet time, and prevent you from singing God Bless (Bohemian Latino) America as you're recovering from that Pina Colada the morning after. read more

Love this bar/venue! Reminds me of Ann Arbor where I went to college. One of those really unique spaces with a really unique vibe that you grow to love and then daydream about when you move away. 1. Terraza = terrace. Which makes a whole lot of sense when you enter. Two-tiered drinking/entertainment experience here. Live music (mainly latino, brazilian, afrofunk) almost nightly, although to sit in the open balcony to view the band is 10$. On nights where there are no performances, you can sit there with your drinks and chill. Otherwise, the bar is cozy, the music can be heard clearly and the decor is eclectic enough to keep you entertained. 2. Cocktails and sangria. Good piscos here....I really liked the one with kiwi (think it was called the cumbia amazonica). All drinks are made by hand, so don't get miffed if it takes a little bit to receive your order. SANGRIA HERE IS AMAZING. Tastes almost like my mother's... and we all know there's nothing that tastes better than nostalgia. 3. Happy hour. 4-8 M-F. 5$ tap, 5$ sangria...pitchers are marked down, too. Good mix of people here (actually at all times). Definitely not the 2nd avenue still-wishes-they-were-at-their-frat/sorority-house scene. I digs. 4. Decent bottles of wine at decent prices. They are often out of the Verdejo and Tempranillo, but usually have Malbec and Cab. I think bottles are around 40$. Anyways enjoy! There's definitely no bar like this for a 3-mile radius (and if there is, please show me the way, I'll buy you a drink). Sometimes the man and I come here for a no-frills date night. Which usually gets us buzzed enough to justify Pollos Marios or the Taqueria Coatzingo location at 79th/Roosevelt. Siiigh. I love Queens. read more

La Terraza is incredibly cozy, friendly and full of good vibes. It's the type of place that you can actually have some good conversation with people you've never met before. They have a sweet layout with couches and a full bar downstairs. There're tiny tables for groups on the terrace upstairs. There's also a small DJ booth but I've never seen anyone man it. The music here is really chill from Erykah Badu to Radiohead. There's also a projector on the bottom floor where they show oldschool cartoons or music videos. La Terraza also has a hanging (literally) stage that local artists perform on. The management is really open to throwing events from local hip hop to a bunch of folks doing oasis covers. The stage isn't usually occupied though, unless there is an event planned. On regular days, this bar is full of mostly beautiful young neighborhood folks. I think someone called it the Columbian hipster hangout before but it's not intimidating at all. The bartenders always put on an excellent playlist and have been hella accommodating about requests. They've got really good mixed drinks and a happy hour specials. Right by the subway too! Really a lovely place. read more

There's no "if you're in Jackson Heights" premise to my review. This bar is worth trooping to regardless! Although I'm not sure what the bar looks like on an average night, I recently attended an event for a local Colombian artist who exhibited some of his life's art here. A night of drinks and art can't be beat. I believe the bar has an objective to showcase local artists be it music or drawings or whatever. I think thats a huge plus in this city. The bar is super funky with two levels and a projection monitor showing films or in last night's case, this artist's life work. Come for a coffee, a tea, or a drink. I highly recommend this bar and can't wait to return. Fantastic friendly vibes from all around. don't be surprised if you find yourself walk in alone and line dancing out the door singing We are the champions. ****4 stars for great atmoshere, interesting art showcases and good drinks. I'll be back soon to upgrade this puppy. read more

Came here one evening for a drink with a friend. Ended up enjoying a latin jazz orchestra performance on the upper mezzanine. Seven dollar cover charge soooo worth it. The drinks are great and service is smooth. Atmosphere cool calm and collective. Thumbs up! read more

Terraza 7 - Latin Jazz - Bars Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

So cute. So Queens. So hip. And so chill. Go here on your next date night or drinks with friends.

I have been living in this Neighborhood for over 20 years and finally found a AWESOME SPOT where they play Live music, cozy bar, and Awesome drinks! Super small hole in the wall Lounge, literally 500 square feet (I am guessing) with 2 floors. Small bar with lots of selection (Beer, Alcoholic beverage). I kept ordering the Peach Sangria ($8.00) and it was tasty and a bit of sweet in it. Live music varies every night, but you can check it out online and see who is playing before you head there. It wasn't packed on a Thursday night (10 pm). read more

This place is a GEM!, especially for its location. Here you will find a great staff, hipster yet cultural ambience, amazingly awesome music performances and great tasting drinks. Hungry? Go down to Roosevelt and grab some delicious tacos, eat them inside the bar, the staff is totally cool with it. I love this "Gem" in Queens, I fear its rising popularity will cause it to lame out like the gentrifying neighborhoods that are creeping up on it. Terraza 7 is an escape to a chiller, more fun loving New York. Sunday night jams are a blast if you're into Jazz , good vibes and musicianship in general. The $7 bucks to watch upstairs are worth it, especially if you're on a date. As a beer lover, I'll never forget how this place introduced me to Single-Cut lagers and IPA's. A favorite for me today. As a music lover, I'll never forget the nights of auditory ecstasy, of the dancing, laughing and sweating to the drums and rhythms of traditional Central and South American music, the buzzing I get in my cheeks when a pianist hits a sweet chord change or when a saxophonist finds the right note to make it sound like hot coco in your ears. I love this place and yet I fear that reviews such as this one will eventually ruin it by driving the lame NYU party types to its premises. Only time will tell. For now... Terraza 7 is a gem surrounded by pebbles. It's an escape for those who need the buzz, the vibe and ecstasy. read more

Terraza is one the best spots I've found in New York. There is nothing like it, and I hope no place like it pops up. When you go, the people who attend aren't there to get trashed, they want to listen to good music. You see beaming faces, filled with the sounds that surround them. For good music, a good ambiance, and an unforgettable experience, visit Terraza 7. read more

This. Place. Is. AWESOME. So you walk in, right?, and it's got a small bar and some seating and it's kinda tiki hut kinda urban chic kinda Latin funk. If it's during happy hour, you can get a pina colada or a long island iced tea or a chocolate martini or like eight other choice drinks for like 5 bucks. Yeah, that's right. 5 dollars. So then you have a choice--downstairs or upstairs? Let's say you go upstairs, right? I'm not gonna lie--it's tiny. It's teeny tiny. There's seating around the perimeter. Perimeter of what? Well, there's the awesome part. Terazza Cafe has a stage that looks kind of like a pirate ship and it friggin floats out from the friggin wall. So what you thought was a ceiling above your head as you stood under the front door was really a stage that is not a ceiling. Nope, it's detached. There's a banister that goes around the whole thing and to get on and off the stage you need a lesson in rock climbing but that's the glory of it. The great thing about this place is that it supports local arts. It's small and cramped and when I was there in the zero degree winter chill the heat was pumped up so high that I wanted to strip down to my undies, but that's the kind of mood that makes art what it's supposed to be. read more

Love this place ! Delicious drinks, warm atmosphere, everyone is super polite. Clean & fun! They play live music Thursday-Sunday. Every day is different however like Sunday's they play jazz. Cozy little crack in the wall but definitely worth the time spent. read more

I come here to creep on da cute boys.... I took my Spaniard friends here last night and they said that the peach sangria was the best sangria they've had in N.Y. Make sure to come before 7 p.m to catch the $5 sangria for happy hour. There is almost always a live band playing at the bar and the bands are always very talented. I like that this bar is very local and there are always many regulars that come. The decor is different and interesting and the service is always great. Mary is the best! Yay for Terraza 7! read more

I stumbled upon this place by accident and loved it! The decor here is quirky and fun and keeps the vibe low-key. The drinks are reasonably priced (I only had wine, so can't comment on any of the drinks they actually make) and it was also a great deal to be able to sit on the upper portion of the bar (where the musicians perform) all night long for only $7, live music included. On the night we went, there was a lovely Mexican group performing, with a woman who Flamenco danced along side them. They engaged the crowd and everyone was having a good time. Those who did not want to pay the cover for the band and didn't mind standing were downstairs, where the atmosphere is more of a traditional bar, although I'm sure they could still hear the music coming from upstairs, since it is not a closed ceiling/floor between them, but rather it is more of a terrace (as the name would suggest!). I would absolutely return here for another event, although I'm not sure it would be worth the trek on a night when there is no performance. read more

REALLY liked the ambiance and decor. Especially the skeletons and Dia de Los Muertos kitsch. However, the drinks left me wanting more... mixes and simple syrup in their 'Ritas. When we asked for fresh lime juice, etc... they said "only mixes"... At spots like this one, I'm all about the traditional, clean, unadulterated 'Rita. I had a good time with my colleagues, but don't plan to return unless there is some sort of amazing music or event. read more

Had this place bookmarked for a long time and finally checked it out. It's a really great neighborhood bar with live music on the second floor which you have to pay $5 if you want to sit in and grab a front seat to watch the band. There is no cover for the first floor and you can hear them just the same. The space is small but it wasn't overcrowded. You get a city-like vibe without the city-like prices. Music was great and drinks were good. Would definitely swing by more often. read more

This place is AMAZING! I love their sangria and they have an awesome happy hour menu which includes pina coladas, long island iced teas, chocolate martinis and more. They also serve coffee and tea. The bartenders are very friendly and very accommodating to your requests. The place itself is small but it feels like home. They have some very cozy decor and a suspended stage where local artists perform frequently. They have a terrace upstairs surrounding the stage which provides great seating to watch the bands perform. I love coming here with my boys; we always have a great time when we visit. I recommend this place to everyone it's an awesome place to rock it out with a live band or to just hang out with your friends. read more

My first time at Terraza 7 and I had a blast obviously I went with Family so its always a great time!!! My brother has gone their before so he suggested to go! I tried the COCONUT MOJITO and I loved it! So if any one goes there the Coconut Mojito is a must! You taste the coconut milk with a splash of liquor and mint. Its not to strong not to soft... Its just perfect! The ambiance is pretty loud because of the live band who are callled Chota Madre which their excellent! Very cozy and dark place to be I'll definitely go back again! read more

Terraza 7 - COCONUT MOJITOS on Deck...Love it - Bars Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Terraza means a lot to many different people in the neighborhood and across Queens. Yes you will find amazing performances here (mostly of spanish speaking cultures or jazz influenced, with the occasional oddball in the mix like a poetry reading), and the mixed drinks are fantastic, even if a little pricey for the area (get the pisco drink with kiwi, i forget what it's called but it's delicious), and the upstairs performance area is magically intimate, with a few inches of danceable space that the more outgoing will undoubtedly crowd themselves onto, never mind the occasional bump. Beyond all of this, terraza has an amazing community behind it, and patrons who will defend it against any threat, out of love. That is so rare today. There is an organic mix of intellects, activists, working class, parents and grandparents, just turned 21 year olds, and people of any culture that is so undeniably jackson heights. This place is fun, but fun for the sake of togetherness and for the purpose of uplifting each other - the fun we need more than ever. read more

This place is So fun. It's a small bar on two levels with live music and pretty good drinks. The vibe is intimate and relaxed.

I rarely say things like this, especially on the internet... but dammit, Terraza 7, I love you, I bring my taste for music for you to satisfy, I bring my dates to you because you're so warm and comfortable to kiss in, it's like a threesome. And you provide me with drinks, well made, and at a moderate price.... As long as you're in my life I refuse to remain monogamous.... read more

This place has some great music but I wish they had a happy hour for the after work crowd. There aren't many options for this in Jackson Heights and Terraza would be perfect. read more

I live in the area near Jackson Heights and this is my review for nice place you should try in Queens. The great thing about this place is that it supports local arts and music is an interesting variable. People are friendly especially Latinos. The mixed drinks are fantastic. Coconut mojito was strong and sweet. I highly recommend this bar and can't wait to return. Fantastic friendly vibes from all around. Don't be surprised if I find yourself dancing here and I feel like I belong. It is awesome place to hang out and chill and meet new people! However this place is open every night untill 4 AM. read more

I've been here at least a dozen times, and that's muy poco compared to the crowd of regulars that makes this tiny little bar their go-to hangout. It's super small, but has two levels- on the bottom there's the bar, some sofas/benches for lounging and the one bathroom. There's a projector screen hanging from the wall where they show old Spanish movies (subtitles, no sound) or Web pages about the live band that's playing upstairs, which you can easily see/hear from the ground level because they set up on an area where a chain link fence serves as the floor. Everybody dances- beyond me how they make that work with the five square feet of floor space- and everyone knows everyone. The whole place just feels like it's a tiny little boho Columbian bar you'd stumble across in Bogota while backpacking through South America. Best Terraza story: I'm there with some friends at about three in the morning on a weekend, and in comes a mariachi off the street, full getup and everything. He gets a beer gratis from the bar and walks around chatting to people- like I said, everyone knows everyone here. He stands in the middle of the floor and everyone crowds around him, shouting requests. He strikes up some old-world Mexican love songs, just him and his guitar, while everyone sways around him, singing along. Literally the entire bar, every single person, knew all the words. The only reason this place loses a star is the bathroom. It's not very well taken care of- we're talking water all over the floor- and they always run out of toilet paper and don't replenish. Seriously ladies, if you go here, bring a small pack of tissues and some hand sanitizer in your bag. You won't regret it. I know it's in Jackson Heights, but seriously, move your lazy ass and go already. And if you don't already know Spanish, maybe learn a few phrases along the way! read more

Friggin' awesome place to hang out! the above statement sums it all up..one pf the best bars i visited in NY..incidently my penultimate evening out in NY.. its a little, cozy, hole in the wall kind of bar..no matter how awkward its location is it is highly recommended.. have a huge variety on the menu...wish could have stayed for their live music performance...a must-go-to place read more

Came here after the Lauryn Hill Concert in Flushing Meadows Park. It had such a cool , chill sexy, energy that reminded me of a warm Havana night on the Malecon. The jazz with those Latin vibes dripped through the metal floors upstairs onto us downstairs folk like some sort of delightful haze. Everyone there is social and friendly. The outside looks like a historic ruin somewhere in Central America and inside you'll find yourself dancing all over the triangular room. I don't get to get out to Jackson Heights much but if I do this place is a must. read more

Queens needs more live music venues like this! Fingers crossed. Focus is on world music with focus on Latin usually. Cover varies from $0-15. Last time I was here was a few years back when I lived in the neighborhood. Came after dinner to check a Cuban band out. Less grungy then I remember. This time around bright red walls with loads of cool Mexican decor. Unique and hip. Crowd very diverse- age ethnicities etc Tiny space but they have utilized every inch to max. If you stay on bottom floor you don't have to pay the cover but fairly cramped. Nice selection of strong well made and generously sized drinks though price point $10 plus pricey for Queens. Bands are usually fairly big and pretty good. Only complaint is dancing is not allowed. If in the area checkout and if you are looking for a cool space to grab a drink and listen to world beats head here. read more

Just a really solid bar that had SingleCut Mahogany Ale on tap when I was there. Almost like a hoppy stout...but not a stout, but it's one of my favorites so they get mucho points for that. I was actually surprised to see SingleCut on tap at what seems like a very hispanic place. Was $6 a pint so I was cool with the prices. There was live music going on directly above us. But seriously, directly above us because the floor on the level above was just like a subway grate. I probably could've caught sweat dripping down from the band like snowflakes if I really tried. Yeah, I wasn't that guy. The place is tiny and feels super divey, which is more my scene then some super fancy place with $15 cocktails. Yep, I'm a cheap date. There are even a bunch of seats that were old kegs with cushions on them. Remaking beer paraphernalia into usable furniture? Oh yeah, I definitely belong here. read more

Its a nice place small place with two floors. The staff are friendly and there is usually an indie band playing on the second floor. It's a great place If you want to bring a date or hang out with friends. read more

Drinks are awesome and at a good price. Bartender is nice. Nice place to sit back and listen to urban music while you talk with friends. Great environment. Love Live Bands. read more

Terraza is an authentic Latin American music venue in the heart of Queens. Been coming to this place for the past 5 years and never disappoints. Try this place out if you haven't yet. I recommend going after 10pm on the weekends... Que viva Latinoamerica carajo! read more

Go for the music. Ignore everything else. The promise of a live band brought us to this spot. The shape of the space is unusual, its kind of a weird quadrangle with a set of steep winding stairs as soon as you walk in. The decor is random, colorful and reminds me of Mexican art, although I'm probably wrong about that. We got there before the set of a band we never heard of and settled in by the bar to drink before the show. The bar wasn't really crowded and the tiny bar had three bartenders, but the service was still slow and spotty. The drinks weren't that special, but they were decent enough. When the band did start playing, it was some kind of Central American folk music complete with dancers and a six piece band. You couldn't really see the dancers from the bar unless you decided to look straight up for twenty minutes. The acoustics in the bar were very good and there was nowhere in the small space that the music couldn't be heard. We left with mixed feelings about Terraza, unsure if the music was worth another trip across Roosevelt. Have fun. G read more

This place is fun with a nice ambiance. I came here with my friends and we had a great time. The staff are friendly and inviting. Good food good music! read more

Place was pretty dope; good music, great drinks. Small but cool hang out spot with a group of friends. read more

I didn't try any of their food, but the glass of tempranillo was nice. What I enjoyed with my friend was the apparently open jam jazz session. I'm not exactly sure if it was open, but different musicians would join in friends and strangers alike. They joined to create great music. The second level is a bit small, but my friend and I were really feeling the music and danced. It's hard not to feel the music. I would definitely return and meet new people. read more

This place was introduced to me of my friend who love different type of music,. after trying this place, I always come here for happy hour but this is the first time I get the chance to write some review, first I'm so happy that they have added another bathroom, it helps specially on weekends it gets pretty crowded. i haven't try any other drinks but their Sangria, I love their sangria and the buzz of it after 2-3 glasses. I particularly love one of the bartender here shes very accommodating. I came here once when she just open the place and she's very nice. I will make sure to get her name next time and update my review. I will always recommend this place if you just around the neighborhood as some of the artist selling their album. you get good music and drinks. read more

This place never fails to to entertain with music and the drinks. Drinks are 10/10 cheap and loaded. Great place to start or end your drinking endeavors. read more

Unlike many of the sleazy go-go bars in Jackson Heights that always display 'se necesita mesera' signs, Terraza 7 Train Café boasts an artsy friendly atmosphere. I live not too far from it and decided to check it out one night. I thought that this would live up to what was presented on their website but I was sorely suprised. First there was supposed to be a band playing that night. I called up the place and I even checked out the website and was assured that a) the band was playing and b) there was no cover charge. So I came there and found that there was going to be no show. Second, the place is so teeny tiny that you have to squeeze into the place. Additionally the drinks were weak so that's always a bad sign. Furthermore the crowd there wasn't as friendly as I would have liked. Everyone seemed to be stuck within their own little world-and I expected so much more. I guess that it might have been a off night for this small lounge, and I might come back to give it a second try. But it's always bad when you promote an event and it doesn't occur. Also it said that they accept credit cards but when I went to pay it said 'Cash Only'. This place gets 2 stars by me because they show promise of being better than a 1 star but need to communicate effectively what they are going to have that night and other need to know information like methods of payment. read more

Terraza 7 is a very nice place, they usually have good bands but unfortunately the Bartender Paola doesn't know how to treat the customers, she is extremely rude. read more

Small bar with character. Why not 5 stars? This is band was so good. We had no idea who was playing. El Barrio Project. These guys rock/jazzed? Drinks were too expensive. Mixed drinks were $14 each plus $10 cover for the band. I dont mind the cover. For drinks that is meat packing district prices. But I would still go there. read more

Nice little neighborhood bar, I like that it is low key and the decor is very unique. We drop by on a Tuesday night and it was relatively empty ... Seemed like mostly regulars that day. They have decent selections of $7 draft and $10 mixed drinks which tasted pretty good. I actually don't mind coming back for the HH and live band. read more