Cute dog. But looks un-appetizing as your first picture. Im sure you guys mean well. But food and…read moreanimals in the same picture for a restaurant is a huge no.

If you're looking for a taco spot tucked away in the back of a deli, Carniceria Y Taqueria El…read moreNovillo is where you need to go. Honestly, you know the tacos will be good when the place is inside a deli--it's like an unspoken rule. We ordered two three-piece tacos, one with steak and one with pork, and the portions were huge. They really stack the tacos high, which is refreshing in this day and age when portions seem to be shrinking everywhere. When I'm getting a taco, I don't want it to be smaller than my palm, and El Novillo delivers on that front. The only downside was the nachos--I had asked for no beans, but they included them anyway. That was a bit of a letdown because otherwise, the nachos would have been just as enjoyable as the tacos. That being said, if you're in the area and craving some hearty, satisfying tacos, I definitely recommend checking this place out.

Excellent food and drinks! They have an $18 lunch special that you get so full on . You can't stop…read moreeating though cause the food is so good!

Taco Azul is so good! The Surf & Turf is definitely one of my favorites. The meat is cooked well,…read moreand the shrimp is tad spicy and cooked really well. I also love the side salad, rice, and beans--they all have such great flavor and make this such a delicious and satisfying dish. The chips and guac are also really good. I do miss their habanero guac, but I just dip my chips in their habanero salsa, and honestly, it makes up for it! Everything is so flavorful, and I always really enjoy my meal here.

Mexican (and Tex-Mex) isn't an option that Queens lacks, but about a year ago the Chilaquiles on…read morethe menu put El Ranchero on my radar. Surprisingly, it is a dish that is hard to find in the Flushing/Fresh Meadows area especially in a sit down, comfortable restaurant. The Chilaquiles was a nice little plate of deliciousness - I loved the tangy green salsa soaked bed of tortilla with nicely fried over easy eggs (they way I ordered it). A fan of avocado, tomato and onions top the dish as well - it comes with a side of rice and beans. I recently returned when I was in the mood for enchiladas - they have combo option with beef, chicken and cheese. I ordered them divorced style with both red and green salsa. It comes blanketed with a shredded lettuce salad with tomato, onions and avocado. Rice and beans round out the dish. A couple of other dishes I tasted were the eggs with chorizo and the chimichanga - both were very good. I love their house salsas both a dark red and green one. They bring out tortilla chips with a thick salsa that is tomato-ey sweet. They have a full bar if you are so inclined and the service is very good here.

Nice corner spot with residential street parking nearby. A few tables comfortably spaced out as…read morewell as a few counter/bar seating. They get a lot of takeout/delivery orders. Not fluent in English, but very friendly service. They have an extensive menu! They give complimentary chips and salsa. The salsa is a sweet tomato-y salsa and the chips are crisp. The Chimichanga with Cecina (Salted Beef) was stuffed! Crisp fried exterior, covered in flavorful red (tomato-y) and green (herb-y) sauces. The cecina is perfectly salted. I enjoyed the guac and chips (same as the complimentary chips) and pico on the side added freshness. They also have a house red and green sauce, which have a good kick and flavor to them. The Pineapple Juice is the right amount of sweetness and tart. I like that there's no ice so it's a full glass of juice! Overall a neat local spot to hit up for good food and friendly service (and a full bar!).

3.5 I'm glad this…read moreplace finally opened up! I've been meaning to try the food from this small chain, and this location is so much more convenient than the Bayside one, since it's in a shopping center with parking. As for the average rating, I'm hoping this was just growing pains from the new opening. The staff seemed a bit unorganized. While they were friendly, we had one person helping us, then another person took over, and then the original person came back. It was a bit confusing, especially when several workers were trying to use the register and direct others about different orders while we were waiting to pay. On the positive side, the place is clean and well-lit. The assembly line and counter area are tidy, and the portions seem larger than what you'd get at Chipotle. As for the food, we had the steak bowl, loaded nachos with honey chipotle chicken, and churros. I'd definitely recommend the honey chipotle chicken--it was seasoned just right: a little sweet and with a nice bit of heat. The steak was well-seasoned but unfortunately a bit dry. The churros were okay. I'm hopeful that next time I visit, they'll be a bit more organized.

I placed and fully paid for a catering order for 10 people on July 3, scheduled for pickup at 5:30…read morePM on July 5 for my party. I arrived exactly on time, but the two female employees working there were extremely unwelcoming and acted annoyed that customers had walked in. They clearly saw us enter but did not greet or acknowledge us. I had to approach them first and explain that I was there to pick up my order. They looked completely confused and told me they had no record of it. I pulled up my order confirmation, and they then said they had not printed the order and claimed that I was supposed to call the restaurant after ordering online. Excuse me? The confirmation email never said that I needed to call and confirm. Also, what is the point of offering online ordering if customers still have to call afterward? I could have just placed the entire order over the phone. What made the situation even worse was the employee's attitude. Instead of apologizing or taking responsibility for missing a prepaid catering order, she acted as though it was somehow my fault. When I asked how long it would take to prepare the food, she said she already had other things to do and showed no willingness to make the order. It honestly felt like she simply did not want the extra work. At that point, I no longer felt comfortable eating food prepared by people who were treating the situation this way, so I requested a refund. She said she needed to call the manager, as though refunding a prepaid order that they failed to prepare required further debate. I had placed the order two days in advance, paid in full, and arrived at the scheduled pickup time. They missed the order, refused to prepare it, and then continued wasting my time while I had guests waiting at a party with not enough food. Their mistake negatively affected my entire event. After I became visibly upset, the employee finally printed a receipt and told me the refund would appear within two days. Several days passed, and I still received nothing, so I had to dispute the charge with my credit card company. This is extremely poor management and customer service. I had visited this location several times before and had already encountered other female employees with similarly rude and uninterested attitudes. I kept giving this place another chance only because it is close to my home, but this was the final straw. I will not be returning.

That Birria Landia is at Tangram is amazing!…read more The tacos are just as amazing as the Jackson Heights Location, as is the consome! The aesthetic and branding are pretty awesome and true to its food truck roots.

Birria Landia is a popular birria spot that started as a food truck and has expanded into a more…read morepermanent location inside Tangram Mall. We walked up to a casual, convenient setup with ordering kiosks and a quick pickup-style format that works well for a fast meal. The concept is simple, focusing on Mexican street-style birria with tacos, mulitas, and other dishes built around slow-cooked meat and flavorful consommé. The food court setting means seating is shared, and the atmosphere depends more on the mall environment than the restaurant itself, making it a practical stop for a quick meal while exploring the area. The main highlight is the birria tacos, which come packed with flavorful meat and pair especially well with the consommé for dipping. We ordered a few and found the consommé to be the standout item, with a rich, savory flavor that added a lot to the tacos. The tacos are on the smaller side, so ordering multiple is the better way to fully enjoy the meal, and the mulita and other menu options are also good choices if you want something more filling. The quality of the food is what makes Birria Landia stand out. The flavors are bold, the meat is well seasoned, and the combination of crispy tortillas with the juicy birria creates the kind of texture that makes the dish enjoyable. The main downside is the pricing, especially compared to the original food truck experience. Being inside a mall location makes it feel more expensive than what you might expect for street-style tacos, and the value feels less competitive given the portion size. The ordering process is simple and efficient, with the food coming out relatively quickly. The staff handled the flow well, and the kiosk system made it easy to customize orders without holding up the line. Since it is located inside a food court, seating is shared, so it can get busy during peak hours, but it works well for grabbing a quick meal while exploring the area. Birria Landia is a solid spot for birria tacos, especially if you are looking for a flavorful and casual meal. The consommé and taco combination is the reason to visit, and while the prices are higher than a traditional street setup, the quality of the food makes it worth trying. It offers a dependable, quick birria fix in a convenient location, even if the mall setting takes away some of the street food charm.

I tried their lengua tacos, al pastor tacos, Carne asada Tijuana style tacos, Carne asada burrito…read moreand their Jamaica Agua Fresca. I absolutely loved their lengua tacos and Jamaica Agua Fresca. The Jamaica was perfectly tart and had the amount of sweetness, and the lengua tacos weren't overly salty and was so tasty. The Carne asada burrito tho, while it was good, it was overwhelming filled with rice and it had very little beans. It was fine, but I wasn't as satisfied with the burrito, compared to the tacos. The service was amazing. The woman at the front was so sweet and recommended some items. It is a family run restaurant, so it's not huge, but you can tell their food was made with love. I wish I tried the tamales, but on that day, they guy making it was out, but next time I plan to try it! I'll definitely be coming back for their Jamaica Agua Fresca and their lengua tacos though. 100% so good!

TLDR: Tasty authentic Mexican in Whitestone - of all places. Chilaquiles and a lot of cool dishes…read more I believe I was searching for chilaquiles and that's how I stumbled on this place. Came in for a late breakfast early lunch. Got the flautas, the chilaquiles, a taco and they even had champurrado. Flautas - crispy, a bit thicker on the tortilla than I'd like and the chicken was a tad dry. The chilaquiles were flavorful, did salsa verde, added a fried egg and chorizo. Loved it, very very filling and probably didn't need the rice and beans. That being said, the rice and beans were very tasty! The taco was good, grabbed an al pastor but the chilaquiles are still my favorite. They had champurrado which is a Mexican hot chocolate that's hard to come across. They recommended to try the enchiladas next time, I shall and will report back. Overall though, very unassuming Mexican spot that I was glad to find.

First time here, sour rib eye, no sangria or beer what so ever. Dirty side plates. Guy in kitchen…read morestarring at me every 5 minutes, very annoying. No complaint on the pupusas they were good.

This is one of the best Salvadoran places I've been so far . The food is awesome. Everything is…read morefresh and the drinks are homemade . The pupusas are delicious . The service staff are friendly and very patient . I went yesterday and I have no complains. The best was the atol de elote , so delicious . I brought a big tupper for $7 of atol de elote . We were 5 ppl and the bill was just $114 which is affordable . Will be coming back very soon !