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    El Maguey Mexican Restaurant

    3.2 (107 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 4:00 am (Next day)

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    EL MAGUEY MEXICAN RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Ethel C.

    I have been coming here for one time now. it's one of my favorite places in queens. The food and drinks are good n the ambiance is great. Staff is very friendly, especially Jenny she is so sweet and attentive. Highly recommended.

    Jonathan B.

    El Maguey, where even your grandma would rock out to "Despacito" on karaoke night. Seriously, this place is so lively it makes Times Square look like a library. The food? On point. The service? Blink and your tacos are here. But the drinks? Imagine a sour mix swimming pool. Dive in at your own risk. If you're looking to chat, forget it. It's louder than the 7 train at rush hour. But if you want a night to remember--or not remember--this is your spot.

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    Food 0/100 , increíble como hacen una estafa pedí unos nachos y lo que recibí fue un puño de Doritos talludos y un tiras de carne dura , y tapado de lechuga con la mínima pizca de queso y crema . Por un total de $19 es increíble . También una quesadilla que si los nachos no tenía ingredientes estás peor solo le pusieron dos pedazos de rábano y un poquito mejor dicho casi nada de ensalada , por $20 . Pero ni un deli hace mero castigo de comida por un total de $42.46 con los taxes que fueron 3.46 . Es increíble , si quiere ir a comer algo aquí mejor dicho no entre la estafa que hacen . no se como pueden decir restaurante mexicano cuando no tiene ni tantito amor por hacer la comida mexicana . Solo hacen quedar mal al nombre de COMIDA MEXICANA .

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    Miles S.

    One of the best decisions of my life stopping in here...

    Yvette P.

    We walked in to a club ambiance on a Monday night. Not expected but also didn't t mind. Unfortunately our waiter was the only downfall here. She did not know the food/drink menu when we had questions due to food allergies. She had to repeatedly excuse herself and ask the kitchen for answers. Food was average and so was the service.

    Dry shrimp ceviche
    Kathina79 ..

    We ordered shrimp cocktail and tacos for delivery. My ceviche was dry, (all the juices in the plastic bag) It was a mess. Tacos were all mix up. Worst presentation.

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    Carmen C.

    I really liked the environment They have karaoke's night every weekend. Food was ok, Drinks are ok. They need to work more on costumer services.

    Veggie tacos
    Rashonda J.

    Typical Mexican food. The guacamole was the best...and most expensive. It was creamy with the right amount of seasoning and flavor. I was a bit disappointed with the chips. I expected them to be warm. They were cold and some of them were a bit stale. I ordered the veggie tacos. The veggies were cut very large. While the dish looked appetizing, it lacked in flavor. It was just okay.

    Guacamole with a serving spoon. So delicious.
    Deidre W.

    El Maguey is a lovely and new addition to the Mexican restaurant scene in Jackson Heights, and it is well worth the trip. I dined here with my daughter for my birthday and we really enjoyed a most delicious chicken in mole sauce (such a big portion that we shared it), appetizer of delicious guacamole and guzzled down a pitcher of sangria. The service was attentive, professional and friendly. At some point after we had finished our meal, the restaurant got very quiet, and i started to hear the birthday song! They had listened when my daughter said it was my birthday - the entire restaurant staff came over to sing happy birthday while the music came over the sound system. It so choked me up! This brand new restaurant got it all right. (Went back the next day to get that chicken mole for el hub! This one's a keeper!

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    la comida nada que ver, todo súper caro, mala atencion, la vdd no vale la pena, llamamos tres veces a la chica que nos atendió y nunca vino.

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    Great food, excellent service, friendly people! It feels right whenever you come in with the atmosphere. Highly recommended

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    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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    AY GUEY NYC

    4.6
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    I wanted to go after I heard the family was going thru a rough time …read more Also added that business was slow maybe from location. My Lady Friend ordered a seafood dish that was lovely. I ordered Carne Asada ,Medium . Which I never received, it wasn't like it was busy or anything. Server never once came to our table asking if anything was ok . I just waited patiently for my meal . After her Meal was finished she flagged down the server and asked where is my meal . She then apologized stating she forgot to put my order in .. I was upset after she walks by our table all night seeing me sitting there with no dinner. A good server would ask how is everything, but no not once . I said then cancel the order but my partner insisted I eat , but then after I decided to have it bagged to go . I had lost my appetite. I asked for the check with the server apologizing, I said it's ok but the restaurant should at lest comp the my girlfriend her one cocktail . But that didn't even happen.. The food looked great as far as I could tell , owner was sitting at the front of the Restaurant, didn't ask tables at anytime if customers are happy with their food and service. I don't get it I he noticed me sitting there with an empty table and a coke . I don't think Food or Location is the problem, it's missing customer service, and wait staff should be trained properly. My food is still in the fridge , lost my desire to try . Place wasn't even busy . I am giving 3 stars just for the chef , wasn't her fault. Table service and management 0 stars .

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