Restaurantji's Inwood picks for the finest Mexican cuisine.
“This is a super tasty food place, it makes me feel back in the days somewhere in Oaxaca. Dishes are very spicy, I love that but just letting you know, service was great, the place I would say it’s not like to hangout for too long but I feel it’s part of the concept.“
“I do eat here twice a week at least near by my job I love them chicken roasted with fries salad and rice for less then 14$ them prices fair specially happy hour drink 8$ that super good for upscale restaurantCustomer service is so great and professional I love the lights and the setting I’m loyal there lol“
“The food doesn’t have much of taste, over-prices and smaller in portions but the service is very good. Friendly servers. Indoor seating g is limited to two tables despite enough space. Well decorative witb quotes and stuff (irrelevant to a food post) Plus point is it’s HALAL.“
“Been here a couple of times, and each time the food and the service has been amazing! Has definitely become one of my favourite spots for Mexican food in all of Long Island. I can’t wait to keep trying different items on the menu until I’ve tried everything they have to offer. This place is great in every aspect, and worth every penny! The photos are from the last time I went with my boyfriend, we got the birria tacos and el burrito chingon. Portion sizes were perfect!“
“I was here last night around 8:30pm for the first time and my experience was 10 out of 10. I had the guava coconut margarita on the rocks and it was what I needed after working a 12 hour shift. I'll definitely be returning not because of the great food but because of how kind and pleasant the staff was!!!!!“
“It has a nice cute theme and awesome food all the food is good takes some time to come out but is 100% worth it you should definitely try to come here if you have time!Kid-friendliness: There’s a kids menu with lots of amazing options for the little ones the best menu item from kids menu is probably quesadillas?“
“Authentic Mexican place in Floral park. Our kids found this place online and traveled here for good good. We’ve been here many times and tried variety of food.Birria tacos are so flavorful and authentic. Pupusa, nacho supreme, tacos (all kinds), fajita, burritos- all excellent!If you are looking for authentic Mexican food, this is a good place!“
“This is a 2 visit review. Both times the food was great. I’d recommend the loaded fries and the fish tacos. They were both delicious. The margaritas are pretty good also, slightly on the sweeter side but still worth a try (I like mine more tart). The bartender accidentally gave us chicken nachos & to accommodate, brought us a side of the steak to put on top. The staff was very welcoming & kind even before the mixup. It seemed to just be 2 people working the floor but they did a great job even with a full bar of customersKid-friendliness: There’s a kid menu“
“It so happened that I've just gotten back from Mexico the week before so I had a fresh palate to compare Tacombi's tacos to. Well, they taste just like they do in Mejico!No water-down "Americanized" or Tex-mex here. Every ingredient adds flavor. Their tortillas are made of flavorful corn (not flavorless flour that just holds things together), their meats are deliciously seasoned and juicy (they don't rely on cheeses and salty greasy rice to get flavor), and their home-made salsas for the tacos go so well with the specific meat.My favorites? Baja Fish. The batter is light and crispy, and the cabbage and sauce make it a party flavor. A close second are the Sinaloa Shrimp and the Beef Birria (the consome is delicious).Since I don't live far, I've started to be a regular with my budsfor 2 for 1 Taco Tuesdays. We love that we don't have to wait to get seated, that the atmosphere is simple and casual, but more importantly, the service is friendly (thank you Deandra!) and quick!My wife also likes this place but, because she's vegetarian, there's only one type of taco (Black Bean & Sweet Potato) and one tostada (Avocado Tostada) that she can pick from. She loves those though!My only recommendation to Tacombi is to switch to corn on the cob for the street corn and to pleeez add Carnitas, another vegetarian choice (maybe re-fried beans and Nopal, or with Jackfruit [Yaka]) and, since it's roots are from Yucatan, why not Cochinita Pibil?All-in-all, not just one of my favorite spots in Forest Hills but actually in Queens!“
“Just Halal Fusion is a win/win for the local community and the consumer. The food is made with great care using high quality fresh ingredients and the highest standard of handling practices. The quality of the food, quantity, price, and highly varied selection translates to tremendous value for the customer. Not many establishments in the area are able to check all of these boxes. My whole family and many of my friends frequent this restaurant many times a week for this reason. All of their offerings are the perfect combination of delicious, affordable, and filling.The food preparers will always make your food exactly to your request and will quickly remedy any mishaps. The restaurant is always kept clean and all staff are extremely courteous. I couldn't recommend Just Halal and their wide array of tasty options enough. From Quesadillas to Kebabs, you will not be disappointed.Parking: Free parking allowed at the strip mall across the street.Kid-friendliness: Options for kids (kid-sized meals and beverages)“
“We were utterly shocked at the delicious, authentic Mexican food served at this hole in the wall spot. The chips were hot & freshly made, & all five of us enjoyed our food. It’s a small space, though, & looks like it used to be a bodega/corner store, but it was one of the best Mexican meals I’ve ever had, & the staff is so friendly & considerate. So if you’re in the area, definitely give it a try.“
“The best birria tacos! Super juicy and loaded and they come with pickled onions on the side. Convenient location right next to parking lot. I usually get the meal (3 tacos and consome) and one or two extra tacos. Very filling. Staff are fast and friendly. Bring cash and don’t forget to tip.“
“We three ate here today. Tony, visiting from Ireland, and I each had the 1/2 rack of ribs which we both agreed was excellant, fall off the bone good. I had as my 2 sides collard greens and corn. Both sides were very good, seemed to have a slight pickled flavor and went down easily. She had the pulled pork sandwich, which she found excellent to include the thin bread, and she had to have the bread pudding for dessert, which was topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, so we had to help her finish it as it was too big for one person! Definitely the best rib place for both ribs and sides, we look forward to returning. The interior may seem a bit small but in the good sunny sumertime they have outdoor seating for well over a hundred diners. There's plenty of free parking, it's all located in the area behind Fairchild's Funeral parlor. The service is friendly and timely. Do yourself a favor, if you like ribs, you'll like the SmokHaus.Parking: Huge free parking lot behind behind the restaurant“
“Ordered a taco instead of a burrito they remade my order and gave me the taco with no issue, the owner is a great guy and you feel like family as soon as you walk in. Don’t forget about how good the food is as well! Would recommend this spot to anyone who likes a fresh authentic burrito!“
“Me and my girlfriend have lived around this area for two years and just stumble upon this restaurant, it was a great experience! Good food, great service and even though it was not crowded since we went at around 3 pm on a cold Thursday, the music was great and it was enjoyable. Happy to find gems like this in my community!“
“Omg!!! Delicious food and excellent service. Everything was fresh and top quality. The owners came to say hello and they are so warm and super nice people! Our server recommend a special dish that is not on the Menu, “Molcajete Loco” and let me tell you, You must try this ? a true exquisite experience!Kid-friendliness: Several options for kids menu.“
“Solid Mexican restaurant in the heart of corona queens nyc! We had a great time our server was really nice and friendly and defintely gave us some fantastic suggestions. ? had the fajitas which were amazing and filling. My only feedback was that it was a little bit expensive for the small portion sizes so maybe they could help reflect that in their portion sizes with an increase ?Vegetarian options: Fish tacos and saladsDietary restrictions: Labeled menuParking: Hard to find parking better take the metroKid-friendliness: Kid friendly!Wheelchair accessibility: Ample space“
“Yummy Tamales!!I had the Adobo tamal and Raja Pollo tamal. I also had champurrado, but I would not recommend it because it taste like straight up flour and water with a pinch of chocolate in which you do not taste (please improve the recipe). I say this with much love ?“
“Ive been to many mexican restaurants and this will ALWAYS come on top. going to Puerta Mexicana is a gift and something I always love to do with friends and family. This restaurant has opened my eyes to everything birria, and i’m never going back. The birria quesadilla is amazing and I love to get it with extra lime. The atmosphere is so cozy and decorated and i love Puerta Mexicana with all of my heart???“
“Went there for the first time yesterday for my lunch. SO GOOD! The Mongolian beef tacos are UHHMAZINGGG. Loved the carne taco. The Thai chicken taco was okay but it just wasn’t my favorite. Their pineapple salsa is SLAMMINNNN. I also got a chicken taco that was good too. I will definitely be going back soon :)))“
“First I visited the restaurant when I was on my way to Texas then I saw this this place and there were a lot of food options then I ask for the recommendation and they told me that the burrito ball is really good because I can put anything in it or you can say that it is more like a custom ball, then I take there there recommended food and it was really good and it is more healthy so I gave it 10/10 specialty with there white and chipotle sauces so I recommend you guys this place for healthy and value for money food.“
“Mexican food is my favorite and all these “authentic” Mexican places (with no Spanish workers let alone Mexican workers) cannot compete at all. Took me a while to try it out because I was tired of being disappointed but they did NOT disappoint!!!!“
“This spot is very pretty and aesthetic although it’s small. Honestly the food wasn’t that good. Everyone that I went with thought their food was just okay and pretty bland. The guacamole options are cool and the churros were pretty tasty. The service was great and they had a lot of options on the menu so maybe we just didn’t get the right things.Dietary restrictions: They were able to take out dairy from the dishes and were sure to check with the kitchen about a sauce they had.“
“Everything was amazing!! I’ve been eyeing the place and always smelled their delicious food when walking by and they did NOT disappoint! So glad i tried it and look forward to going again. Only thing is the coconut rice needs to be toned down, I love coconut but that was overkill lol.“
“Had ordered on GrubHub a quesabirria , carne asada with rice & beans, and jamaica juice . Hands down , amazing food! Homestyle flavor but with a restaurant presentation. The packing was great and not messy! Thank you so much for the delicious food will be ordering again!“
“Tried their burrito bowl with honey chicken option and tacos with steak/chicken. All the protein were seasoned, cooked well and served hot. Veggies were fresh. One of the servers was really helpful with making great recommendations!Would highly recommend give this place a try!!“
“My family and I went in on a whim today and we were pleasantly surprised! The food was Amazing! And the staff were very attentive too and they got the order perfect! We cant wait to go again! Ps we got the burrito bowls, one chicken, one beef! Very fresh ingredients! Way to go, Guac Time!“
“We shared a Large Steak Burrito and there were leftovers to take home.We had a coupon for FREE Salsa & Chips, both fresh made and delicious!We will definitely be returning (especially if they issue more coupons!)Vegetarian options: All you have to do is not order meat, and it will be vegetarian; the same with cheese if you don't eat it.Parking: It's New York City; parking is an expensive commodity.Kid-friendliness: This is a Family Friendly establishment.Wheelchair accessibility: Level entrance and room to move.“
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“I am truly so impressed with our experience tonight!!! The food was great and fresh, portions were huge, prices were reasonable and our delivery was quick. My toddler loved it too! Thank you SO much. It was our first time and we will definitely be ordering “
“I came here with 3 of my friends after having a few beers at Bright Eye.We ordered Queso and chips to share for the table. The queso was smooth and creamy. There were also way more than enough tortilla chips for the 4 of us to share. We also ordered fries to share. The fries were amazingly crisp. My husband and I ordered The OG and the SoCal burrito - we ended up sharing and took half of the burrito each so that we were able to add some variety to the meal. The SoCal burrito had fries stuffed into it and it was just perfect. We were the only people seated into the small restaurant. Our food came out super quickly and the staff was very friendly.“
“An actual hidden gem in queens! I go out of my way to stop here every chance I get! Everything I’ve had was phenomenal.. you can’t go wrong with any meat choice. Even if you’re not into meat, they know what they’re doing with the guacamole, the rice has veggies in it so soft.. all cooked and marinated perfectly and all pairs well with their sauces. The sauces are so good the meal & sauce compliment eachother. (Huge fan of their green sauce, I put it on the side and dip how I please) always welcoming & kind, clearly a family owned business. All reasonable regular pricing like any other taqueria spot in queens honestly. I’ll be back soon! :)“
“We were a bit skeptical at first since it appeared to be more of a commercial side and we usually prefer authentic Mexican cuisine. However, we were pleasantly surprised to find that the food was not only delicious, but also authentic and well-portioned, all at a reasonable price.“
“Ordered the mixed enchiladas platter, a red beef soup, and 2 tacos. The enchiladas hit a craving I’ve had for a while. I feel like a lot of places in NYC don’t do them right, this place does though. I found them to be delicious. Red sauce is better than green sauce. The soup was also really good, very flavorful and spiced well. Something I’ve never had before!Tacos were alright. Not the best I’ve had in NYC, but were decent. I think too much guacamole… and I love guacamole.Free chips & salsa at the start, good salsa too. Try something you’ve never had before on this menu, you’ll surprise yourself.“
“Delicious tacos whenever I come with my family but the last time I came the gentlemen serving were saying vulgar things to some lady outside. I hope the owner reads this and I talked to his workers to be careful because I bring my wife, sister-in-law and sister and it is not right for them to be listening to “
“The owner created a really welcoming and warm environment. The pizza was absolutely amazing ! I would recommend this pizza place to all my friends. Will be using this for classroom pizza parties moving forward.Kid-friendliness: Was kind and welcoming to students and children.“
“If you like eating good food in a loud atmosphere then this is your place. Good food service was a little slow but decent. We sat in back part of restaurant and still had a little trouble with conversation. If you sit in bar area trying to eat good luck.“
“I am a s***** for discoveries. So I cheated a little and saw a TikTok of a guy going into the middle of Corona to buy pizza, what????? The Tiktok was pretty cool, they highlighted this guy who has a wood fired pizza oven on the corner of 111th st and 37th Ave. I thought the pizza looked great so I decided to drive over, the pizza takes a few minutes to make but it was well worth it. The price was super reasonable at $12-$15 a pie depending on the toppings and comes with 6 slices. Overall, I had a great experience but it didn't occur to me that today was raining, so the crust today felt a little under but because it was raining it would totally affect the outcome of the pie. I will be back to make a second visit. He has a google page and his ig is instagram.com/tauro_wfpi…. I would drive and I would also call ahead if you are in a rush. His hours are Tues-Sun 5pm to 11pm.The food:Quattro Stagion Pizza- Tomato sauce, mozzarella, artichoke, mushroom, ham, basil, black olives. I thought this was great, it was also my fav. I really enjoyed the fresh toppings and the addition of the fresh basil made a huge difference. With all their pies their tomato sauce is amazing. yelp.com/user_local_phot…Mexicana- Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy sausage, jalapeno, onion and basil. This was really interesting and of course it had some heat. The sausage which I think was chorizo had a good texture and taste. I think they ran out of jalapeno so they used I think serrano chilies instead and even though they sliced it thin, it did have a punch of heat which I enjoyed. yelp.com/user_local_phot…Margeurita- Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil and olive oil. This was the most simple but two out of the four of us said it was their fav. I did like it but to me it was a bit bare. Overall, it's good for purist. yelp.com/user_local_phot…“
“Yet another HIDDEN GEM in Jackson Heights! We loved their unique Mexican-American fusion menu! It took me literally just 33 minutes to get to Laly’s on the E train from SoHo. I really enjoy their crazy cocktails and that mixed meat fajita platter! Get the Margarita AI Pastor to start it has Tequila Reposado, Pineapple Juice, Chipotle Agave, Licor De Elote, Lime Juice, Smoked Pasilla, it was so tasty.Here’s what dishes we liked:? Tortilla soup? Lemon Herb Chicken (their specialty and my fave!)? Cuban Sandwich w/ pernil and ham? Laly’s Burger? Fajitas Mixas w/ shrimp, steak & chicken“
“Very good tacos, good location, good service. Only downside to this place is the lack of seating and overall interior of the store. Would definitely be a lot lot better with more seating and an interior change, but I can get over that for some of the best local tacos.“
“Pico is our go to last minute date night spot. Food taste great, service is quick and friendly and the atmosphere is always welcoming, cozy and laid back. You come here to relax and have a plentiful meal and a tasty cocktail? ? then you go home happy and fed.“
“A solid choice if you’re looking for Mexican food ??Homemade Taqueria features a wide range of meals and they’re all at decent prices. The portions are bigger than what I get at most taquerias, so I’d recommend you go with your stomach empty. I’m vegetarian and they easily have options for me, like the veggie tacos, veggie nachos, cheese quesadilla, amongst others. Their Jamaica is also tasty. This is one of my go-to spots.“
“Thank you to the staff here. Congratulations again to the young man who is just starting ?. They were very patient with my 2 lil girls and I was we were fairly new to the menu. Thanks for the hospitality. Loved the fact that is was clean and not crowded. Keep up the magnificent work.“
“Discover the essence of Mexico right in the heart of Kew Gardens at La Casa del Mariachi. From the moment you enter, you're greeted with a warm welcome and the enticing aroma of Mexican spices. The menu boasts an array of authentic dishes, with the Tacos stealing the spotlight. Each taco is a culinary masterpiece, filled with tender meats, fresh veggies, and zesty salsa, all wrapped in homemade tortillas. The Steak Mariachi with Rice and Beans offers a satisfying meal with succulent steak, fluffy rice, and savory beans. The vibrant ambiance, adorned with colorful decor and lively music, adds to the authentic dining experience. The attentive staff ensures a memorable visit, always ready to cater to your needs. La Casa del Mariachi is the ultimate destination for a taste of Mexico in Kew Gardens, perfect for enjoying with friends and family.“
“Fantastic micheladas! They are not lying on their sign. I got strawberry, mango mix and tried the mango one first, both were so tasty and flavorful. I was a bartender and they gave the drink to me with barely any ice and that just raised a red flag for me, but do not worry, they somehow know what they're doing. They do let you mix the mix on your own. They serve different flavors separately, but I asked for the mix, so it's not on the menu just be sure to ask if you want too. Very sweet family styled Hispanic staff running it and are very attentive, sweet and are bilingual. Spanish and English. Best michelada I've ever tried but I did not try the food.“
“10/10! Flavorful authentic Mexican food.I had ordered 3 birria tacos with consome, 3 carne asada tacos supreme, and a torta Al pastor.The birria tacos were so juicy and the meat was tender and flavorful. The carne asada tacos were great with the side sauce added on (free of charge). And the torta was the best out of the three, the fresh avocado was amazing!They have a lot to offer here and I’d highly recommend you try them out :)“
“Closest thing I found to eating quesadilla off the final in DMC. I haven't found a filling I don't like. They are light, fresh and simply delicious. The perfect balance of Ingredients at a fair price. I line that they are so small so I can eat one or two for a snack.“
“Just had an amazing meal at 5 de Mayo. Cozy atmosphere, delicious food especially the pozole and friendly staff. Can't wait to go back. Acabo de tener una comida increible en 5 de Mayo. Ambiente acogedor, comida deliciosa, especialmente el pozole, y personal amable. No puedo esperar a volver.“
“I came here with a group of 9 for Father's Day. The place is pretty cute decorated with various tiles and artwork from Mexico. The staff was extremely kind and friendly and the food came out very quickly considering we had such a large group on a holiday. Everything tasted great even the drinks! And we ordered more margaritas than would've probably been socially acceptable for Father's Day. The carne asada burrito is 100% on point. They give you complimentary chips and salsa and the salsa has a nice spicy kick to it. Guac is available for an additional charge. We dined in so I can't speak on delivery quality but I can honestly say I would definitely be coming back here for that burrito. It's authentic Mexican so the food may be spicy to some just a heads up.“
“Pa la proxima pedire chicharron pero en salsa roja picante pero no tan picante como la del bote.Oh un chilito relleno, si cocinan muy bueno pero pienso que el arroz necesita bastante jitomate vegetales y mas saborsito y los frijolitos sebollita refrita y un poquito mas de sal y listo.“
“This restaurant is the one I always prefer. I go to a lot of restaurants but to this place I constantly return again and again. The stuff is very welcoming and the cooking they cook is so appetizing. I never decline to have a good dinner in this place. I recommend this place with pleasure.“