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“This is some of the best food of any kind l've had in my 45 years living in NYC. Honestly, it's amazing, chef Jose is delightful and his dishes are so nuanced and delicious. Octopus tostados are heavenly, I have no idea what all it consist of but they are delicious. There are three, I can't eat more than two but the last is always enjoyed by someone else at the table. Burrito are a staple for my lunch/dinner... so fresh and comforting. AND I'm not really a fan of most Mexican food but this is on a whole other level. I just finished a salad of shrimp, avocado, mango, cherry tomato, with paper thin fennel shredded on top. The shrimp are cooked to perfection, not rubbery at all but ever so slightly firm and succulent. I live in Manhattan and there isn't anything near me as delicious and fresh.It’s really a special place.“
“I have been dining at La Flor since they first opened a while ago. Chef Viko is very creative and does a regular menu plus seasonal specials. He uses farmer’s market ingredients and is very generous with the portions. Expect to see very colorful and tasty combinations. The core of the menu here is Mexican food with French and Italian notes. The home made pastries and desserts are a solid plus to the dining experience. The wine list has Ben carefully selected and the moderate prices don’t sacrifice the quality. In all, La Flor is one of my favorites in New York City.Vegetarian options: Salads, seasonal veggies.Dietary restrictions: The chef is very knowledgeable and kind and is willing to accommodate special requests.Kid-friendliness: Family place and everyone is welcome.“
“Absolutely excellent! This place did not disappoint AT ALL. Having multiple Mexican restaurants very close to their location they stand out for their authenticity to the Mexican flavors. Julio was an excellent host as one of the owners/managers. So happy I had that experience at mayahuel, definitely going back.“
“These people do not have disposable utensils whatsoever! Food is good, but if people order out it is only common courtesy to provide disposable utensils. I was on my break and it was impossible to find disposable utensils. That really bothered me.“
“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“
“This place is amazing! The food is always fresh, employees are very friendly and the prices are unbelievable. I can’t believe you get that much food for such an affordable price. I have been here 3 days in a row and the only thing I’m mad about is that I just found out about this place 3 days ago.“
“The Margherita pizza is made with whole diced tomatoes, it's very refreshing and not greasy at all. The pepperoni is generously portioned, and as an end to the day, I feel very satisfied. I'm glad to have such a great pizza place in Astoria.“
“What a pleasant surprise! Stopped by on a whim. Attentive service and easily the Birria de res (con queso Oaxaca ?) I’ve had in NYC! Their café de olla is tasty with cinnamon and other warm spices. Def check this spot out if you’re in the area!“
“I've been meaning to leave a review for this restaurant for some time. From the moment I first came here, I knew I'd become a regular, and I definitely have. BEST Mexican restaurant in NYC. Food is always consistently amazing. I always order the chicken & shrimp tacos. Flavor is amazing. The margarita's are strong. The service is always spectacular. Every worker here is so so kind and attentive. One of my overall fav restaurants. I love it here“
“Loved the Tacos and cocktails we had here this last taco Tuesday. We loved the vibes at this spot too, fun artwork lines the walls and it’s super cozy!Highly recommend trying the Salmon Dish, the Birria tacos and the Azteca soup — it is perfectly seasoned!“
“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.“
“Can you say “las Catrinas” after a few of these delicious must cocktails , in a gringo acento ?This is and will be an Astoria icon.When the aliens arrive , this will be their first stop , bc the food and drinks its out of this world.GPAR our sever (hard to rsvp as well ) just an amazing person, always smiling always there when you need him , just like Superman!Cheers and thank you guys !“
“Recently came here and the burgers are good! It’s the sister store to George’s Deli on 28th and 37th street. But anyways the place is relatively new but it has way more to offer it’s not just a place where you get deli food but now they offer Mexican dishes. On top of that they have a variety of Mexican products! I feel right at home here. Also one of the employees told me they sell specific mexican dishes on the weekends like barbacoa. Definitely recommend you visit!“
“It's a great spot to eat. I have always passed by and the color and decor attracted me. The food is good and the prices aren't bad. They have a big menu. Lots of options to choose from and happy hour is till 8! The place isn't too big but it's cozy and has outdoor seating. Try it out!“
“This is my first Yelp review ever but this modest little restaurant deserves it. Not only is the food surprisingly delicious but the owners and staff are warm, welcoming and generous. They always offer something while waiting for take out and when eating in they take the time to talk to you and make you feel part of things. They even remember me from one visit to another which is something I never experienced before. I fully recommend. Everything is good but we particularly love the Burria tacos only served on weekends as well as the specials they offer which are always .. well... special!“
“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“
“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.“
“Nothing better than finding a neighborhood spot with great food and drinks. My twin and I come here frequently (with friends) and the service/food is always exceptional. Enrique, the manager always takes great care of us. See you soon Citrico!“
“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)“
“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!“
“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!“
“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“
“Was visiting from Miami and had the pleasure of having Eddie take care of me. He made sure to take note of my food allergies, and recommended some amazing drinks. He also gave me tons of great recommendations of what to do while here on vacation. Thank you for everything!“
“I came here for drinks and dancing on a Friday night. There was a $10 cover when we got there around 10:15. They serve food until midnight. Earlier in the evening, they had tables set up, but they were moving those out of the way when we arrived to create more space. It seemed like a drag show had just finished. They had a few bar stools along the walls and kept a couple tables at the back. We got chips and guac. The guac tasted fresh and the chips were nice and crispy. Good portion size as well. Their drink prices were very reasonable. I got a well drink for $9. They also had a few specials like a beer and a shot, also for $9. They had a handful of single occupancy bathrooms, which were relatively clean. The music however was disappointing. It was mostly house music. Decent beats, but very few recognizable songs that you could sing along to. It got decently full, but wasn't overly crowded. Folks generally seemed friendly. A good number of people were dancing. I might consider coming again, but would try to pick a day with a different DJ genre.“
“This is the real deal!! Maria came and spoke with us while we ate and wow she is a sweetheart. We got birria tacos which are astonishingly good. I will be back to get my Mexican food fix with Maria. It’s a tiny little shop but has the spirit to fill all of queens.“
“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!!!!“
“Amazing. I had the bistec a la mexicana and it was so perfect. The rice was fluffy, the beans perfect. It was delicious and gave me such a comforting feeling. My husband had the pozole and he told me he would be happy to have food from here everyday if anything. My picture doesn't do the chef justice. I'm horrible at finishing food. But I am so glad I have lunch for tomorrow. I get to savor it again.“
“Nice place for an intimate date. The drinks were great, most of them come with popsicles. Food was good, the ribeye was seasoned well and i’d recommend chicken nachos. Also, our server was very friendly and personable. A new date spot for “
“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 ?“
“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…“
“Some of the best Al pastor tacos I’ve had in nyc, with a good price. The serving of meat is overly generous, pipping hot & delicious. Sweet pineapple and fresh cilantro balance it out perfectly. Tacos are grilled in oil and super piping hot - almost impossible to pick up right away. Use a fork!“
“Decided to celebrate Taco Tuesday when visiting in Astoria. We arrived around 7, just missing Happy Hour but regardless I needed a drink. Started out with their signature. It was perfect! For our entrees we had the chicken tacos and the camarones al ajo. Definitely hit the spot. We passed on dessert but will be back!“
“I absolutely loved this place. Totally memorable. I celebrated my husband's 60th birthday and they went above and beyond on thier hospitality. I really was pleased I chose this place. The food was very enjoyable and very nice presentation, a succulent artistry . The owners are so sweet. I wish them the best in success for thier business.“
“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.“
“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!“
“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.“
“Excellent Mexican breakfast options! Everyone was very happy.I liked the atmosphere - but it occurs to me that it might not be everyone's favorite. The tables are close together, and ... well, go try it, and you'll see. Again: *I* liked it ☺️“
“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 “
“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! :)“
“I like this place a lot, but three times now they’ve asked if I wanted something, I’ve said no, and they gave it to me anyway. It wouldn’t really be an issue but I have an avocado allergy and can’t have guac. And they don’t give me a new bowl, they just scoop it out and hand it to me. I hate to be wasteful so I usually just take it home and pick out what I need to, but it would be great if maybe they turned down the music so the folks could hear a little better. Otherwise great local spot!“
“Came in to celebrate national margarita day at El Mero Mero and like always it does not disappoint. Even though they didn't have any deals drinks and food are always on point. We order a bunch of appetizers to share. Sopecitos are always delicious and the pulpo was so tender that literally was melting in your mouth.I order an expresso martini and it was delicious.Coming to El Mero Mero always feels like being at home the atmosphere and the service from Alex was very nice and attentive to our needs.Definitely if you are looking for a place to have couple of drinks and good food give this place a shot worth every penny.“
“This is my favorite Taco place in Astoria!! Great food & great service!! The Tacos are unbeatable & the other food is pretty awesome too. The prices are really reasonable & the restaurant is nice & clean. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for some good Mexican food.“
“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.“
“The service was super incredible, the waitress was super cute, the blonde lady took great care of me and my dad. The food is delicious and the prices are super affordable.If you want to have a great time with family or friends and eat delicious tacos, this is the place.“
“Great food and the staff was absolutely charming. Unfortunately the lighting situation was a bit too dark. Wish there was better lighting. Besides that, I'd highly recommend any of the brunch items, agua de jamaica and their micheladas!Wheelchair accessibility: No steps.“
“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.“
“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!!“
“First time ordering from here today (was part of a group order) and the food was DELICIOUS! I got the Pollo Guisado which I've never had at any other Mexican restaurant before probably because I've never been to an actual authentic Mexican spot until now. Portion was generous and chicken was perfectly moist; rice and refried beans with the stewed tomatoes onions and peppers were so flavorful. So glad to have learned about this hidden gem and will definitely become a regular here - especially with such affordable prices! (My 2yo toddler also loved it and kept saying "more"!)“
“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.“
“My favorite Mexican seafood spot in town. Their camarones sarandeados were perfect. Their aguachile verde was from heaven with the perfect amount of heat. The fish tacos are great but everything else is much better.Kicker, I’m sober and love mocktails-the virgin michilada is by far the best I’ve ever had. All in all the staff is the cherry on top, they are attentive and friendly.Being from the Pacific Mexican community, you feel so far when in New York. For a mere moment you will find yourself on the beaches of Sinaloa. Honestly, I’m already plotting my next visit always.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp up to dining hall.“