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    Ya Valio

    4.1 (9 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Birria Empanadas and Ya Valió Nachos
    Evangelia L.

    Happy New Year everyone! For my first review in 2025 I will be reviewing this Mexican hidden gem. In a quiet area on Steinway sits this amazing restaurant! My mom and I came here on a Friday night for dinner. Fun place for a night out with friends. We went during the happy hour and I found everything to be reasonably priced. They had a DJ playing great Latin music. Note that on some days they have live music! Check their Instagram @yavalionyc for potential days. Our server was friendly. To start off, my mom and I ordered the Birria Empanadas and Nachos. These nachos were different than the typical nachos I've had, but in a good way. They were topped generously with melted cheese, refried beans, and some sauces. Chips were nice and crispy. The birria empanadas were also generously filled and fried nicely. Meat was tender. Could have used a little more flavor, but still good! We ordered El Classico Burrito and chose shrimp as our protein. This burrito was perfect! Very flavorful and filling. Can easily be shared with someone. Probably one of the best burritos I've had. The burrito also came with a tasty chipotle-like sauce and a green sauce. For dessert, we ordered a Tres Leches. This was also different than the typical Tres Leches I've had as it was topped with caramel, but so delicious! Although it's not made in the restaurant, their Tres Leches supplier knows how to make a cake! I'll definitely be coming back to this place soon to try more on the extensive menu they have. Note that there's a 20% gratuity automatically added on to the bill.

    Jas C.

    I really wanted to give them a better review, especially after reading all these amazing reviews. Disclaimer* I am very picky with meats and their textures. If you are like me you will understand. They should get a 5 star review technically BUT since I thought the food was awful I had to be very transparent. Came here for a bday dinner for myself with my husband. Called to make reservations just in case . As we did not need them the place wasn't too busy when we got there. When we were seated we weee given a choice of seats or higher seats by the window. I picked the booths by the window. Then we asked if we could switch because it was very cold by the window. Not a problem. Waitress was super nice and helpful. We started with margaritas they were ok I also tried the llorona drink it was good a little sweet just like the waitress said. It's made like a coconut margarita but with i think grenadine I would be wrong. I ended up sticking with coconut margaritas the rest of the night they were so good. We ordered nachos with chicken. Now i LOVE Mexican food I always order nachos. But these were not it . They were individually loaded with beans cheese and the protein which we opted to chicken. It was dark meat and cut very thick and it gave me like a chewy taste that I did not liked . I had to pick through the nachos to just eat the ones with white meat. My husband ordered the chotizo fondue it came with blue tortillas he said it was very good. He also ordered a chorizo and shrimp burrito. He said it was okay and then really disliked it when he bit a piece and the shell of the shrimp was in the burrito. I asked the waitress if the chicken tacos had the same chicken as the nacho because it was kinda thick she offered that they can shred it. Okay we can do that. When they came out they looked so dry topped with a bit of onions and cilantro. No die of guacamole or sour cream. Unless I had to ask for it not sure. They were absolutely flavorless. Like no seasoning. I spit it out it was bad. I'm not going to complain because I didn't like the way it taste. Taste is subjective and I know I'm picky BUT it was the worst tacos I've ever had. And the place is so nice the vibe, the service. Unfortunately the food was not it here. The bathrooms were clean there was even a heater inside. It was very cold in the restaurant. Some ppl still had their coats on as they were eating. I personally cannot eat with my coat on it's very uncomfortable. Also I realized i didn't get a pic of the tacos.

    Susan R.

    We have been dining at Ya Valio since earlier this year, and Adrian is the absolute BEST server/bartender/manager you could ever ask for! He always provides us with the most accommodating and excellent experience. We typically go for their happy hour drink and food specials, and their Margarita pitcher Monday deal, and I promise that you will not regret! Gracias, Adrian, for always providing us with an exceptional experience. See you soon! Salud!

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    Steph W.

    Ambiance (5/5): The exterior and interior walls are covered in mural art! It is eye catching and a nod to art. The wall décor, ceiling, sides, bar table, everything was thought out and brings a vibrant energy to the establishment. The dining experience on a Friday night was almost too bright inside, but the background latino music was a nice addition to the energy. Hookha was available as we noticed one a few tables away. Apparently on Saturday nights, they hire a DJ; excited to visit again to see how the vibe changes. Service (5/5): Our party dined close to 9pm so there was no the usual dinner rush but almost all the tables in the front dining area were occupied. We were attended to often and our server, Celia, was such a sweet gal who served us with courtesy. Cocktails: The cocktails here are artisan with unique cups or presentations (such as dry ice!) I definitely want to return to try some. Food: The food was really unique and presentation was amazing. It was also very affordable for the portion size! Elote Corn (5/5): The presentation was awesome with a lid that was burned with a butane torch to give the corn a smoky taste! The corn was made with a blend of cheese, mayo, and spices that really provided a wonderful taste. Unfortunately, a bit too salty though. Lamb Shank (4/5): The lamb portion was insane! The meat was definitely tender but the outer most layer was overcooked--charred and dry. Only the inner parts near the bone were tasty. The sauce to drizzle on top provided an additional moisture and flavor to it. The sautéed mushrooms were flavorful. Steak Burrito (4/5): The cuts of the steak were slightly cooked to well-done. The burrito is much preferred over their taco plates due to the portion size. The sauce is where this dish exceled!! The sesame mayo sauce was FIRE, really flavorful and unique. I would recommend getting this as a side on it's own for whatever you order. Al Pastor Tacos (N/A): I tried only a bite of the pork which was flavored beautifully but the dish requires a cut of meat with some more fat to it. The meat fell flat with it being more dry because of the cut. FREE on the house tequila at the end of the meal!

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    Mariscos El Submarino

    Mariscos El Submarino

    4.6
    (189 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    I saw this on TikTok and the food looked so good that I had to try. Mariscos El Submarino have…read moreseveral locations in NYC and this is one of their original ones in Queens. All their locations have pretty good ratings so I can't really go wrong. Came around 11am on a weekend and it was busy but there were tables available. The tables are arranged pretty strategically to fit as many as possible, which isn't the best for comfort. The service is nice here. The menu is in Spanish but they do have an English menu if you scan a QR code. I ordered the craken taco, costra taco, verde aguachile mixtos, a half dozen grilled shrimps, a la exotica, and guac with fried octopus. Everything was delicious! This place did not disappoint. Although, next time I'd probably skip the Craken taco and verde aguachile even though these two are a top recommendation. My favorite dish was probably the grilled shrimp. The way they grill it really brings out the sweetness and flavor of the shrimp. I personally enjoyed the la exotica more than the aguachile. The guac was also really good and the fried octopus was a good addition. I will definitely go to their other locations. This is a must try for seafood lovers.

    So this place is like all the hype is about it…read more Very good service Very clean The food is different and very quick , tasty and leaves you wanting more . Position are a bit small for a whole in the wall like this and prices are high especially on the tacos but that's because the quality seems really good and fresh and effort put into it. I will definitely try to come back And come early no reservations have to wait in lines cold or warm you will have to. Maybe they should open another spot or expand but that's their business .

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    Laly's Restaurant

    Laly's Restaurant

    4.4
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    This is one of those places that u may not notice since there is so much around the area, one day…read morewe decided to give it a try. They offer a different special for any day of the week, first time around on a Thursday Margaritas special , Tamarind & Mango nice big glass great margaritas, good tasty & nice & strong They start u off with some cake pieces, has a banana bread taste very good. Apps , we tried the Tostones con Birria very good great tasting meat & Chorizo Mac & cheese , also very good. Main dishes , Al pastor tacos & Chicken Burrito were both very good. Next time we stopped by for brunch, we got the bottomless option tried the Sangrita white, good sangrita price wise makes sense assuming u drinking more than 3-4 glasses a person. On the food Carnitas Benedict & short rib hash were both very tasty. For dessert gave the Tres Leches a try not bad, just the right amount of sweet. Another brunch visit & we tried Paloma spritz, good & Mexican coffee, pretty strong in taste. Chicken & waffles topped with bacon, very good chicken good combo dish. & the Lady's enchiladas great taste the enchiladas w the green sauce & cheese on top. Good size restaurant, small bar area towards the back, simple but colorful decor. Service overall has been good, they are attentive. Reasonable prices & u get a decent amount of food. This place has been around for some time, happy we discovered it recently overall good vibe, food & drinks, we will continues to visit from time to time.

    I love Laly's & all of their HH specials that vary day to day, what can I say haha. My friend & I…read morewent on a Tuesday & she opted for the Baja fish tacos & I got the cemitas burger. It was cooked perfectly per request at a medium rare & delicious. The servers were also really nice here as well.

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    Tacos Y Jugos Genesis

    Tacos Y Jugos Genesis

    4.0
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    This place has so many unique smoothies as well as a pretty big menu for their food items…read more I wasn't too hungry and since they didn't have elote, I got the esquite since it is very similar. My only complaint for the esquite was that it had a little too much water and mayo but other than that, the corn was sweet and all the seasoning was perfect and hit the spot! The main reason why this is one of my go to places now though is because of the smoothies. I haven't been too often just yet but the smoothies that I have tried from then so far have been absolutely perfect. I am just glad that I found this spot as the weather is getting warmer because I know I will be craving smoothies more often. The place is quite small and it was quite dim when I went in. They do have a couple of tables and seats as well. The service was also great. They were very sweet and our items came out in a timely manner.

    2nd order from Tacos y jugos via Uber Eats…read more We ordered flautas, burritos and tostones. Each suffered from condensation between packing time and delivery time. We also ordered elote which is rolled up in tin foil. It was spicy for my palate and the crumbly cheese was okay. Just wasn't for my taste at all. But corn cleared my palate for the next bite. The rice in the burrito was undercooked. Some part of the grain was crunchy, but my boyfriend didn't notice it. I think I'll give this place another try.

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