Came back to the neighborhood for a visit and was so glad to see this place is still here. The owners (who have always been so friendly) remembered me, which was warming. And the food was just as good as it always was. I had the soft flour tortillas with Tex-mex chili, black and pinto beans. They were fresh and delicious. This place is a no-frills gem. It was great to get a whole meal for under $10. Highly recommend it. read more

I've lived in Forest Hills for years, and The Original Fresco Tortilleria has been a regular part of my Taco Tuesdays for just as long. I usually try something different each time to keep things fun, but one thing that never changes is how amazing the food and service are. Yesterday's order reminded me that I've been taking them for granted all these years. This is a fantastic, family-run business that truly cares about its customers. The wife is always friendly and fast--she takes orders with accuracy and warmth. She also looks out for me since I have a few food allergies. If I unknowingly order something that has green peppers, she'll immediately say, "NO, it has green peppers!" She's smart, strong, and always protecting her customers. Her husband handles the deliveries and knows me by name. That kind of personal touch is rare these days, and it means a lot. Fresco Tortilleria, thank you for years of amazing food and incredible service. You are hands-down the best oriental/Mexican fresh food spot in Forest Hills. A+ all the way. read more

Food tastes fresh. I really like the made to order tortillas, and the salsa here. I'm surprised how quickly they prepare to go orders since it seems like the Uber drivers arrive to pick up the food 5 minutes after I placed the order. read more

We tried Frescos Tortilleria for dinner the other night and enjoyed it. I got a double decker quesadilla and thought it was really good. It had chicken, veggies, and beans. My husband got the steak and chicken combo and enjoyed his as well. We also got a chicken burrito to share for lunch the next day. This was good, but I thought it was a little dry. Honestly, I was a little nervous trying this place because they don't have the best reviews, but it was a good meal and I would definitely go back to get the quesadilla again. read more

Frescos Tortilleria - Mexican Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Review covers: Flavor, Ambience, Customer Service, Price, Delivery, Cleanliness and MORE!! The enchilada platter is best for an overall feel of the food offered. Gooey cheese over tortillas with a specific flavor. Good seasoning for grilled chicken and steak. Chicken has that crispy outside and juicy inside thing going. Soft shell taco, crispy hard shell tacos, and decent flavor in burritos. They offer an average salad and greasy quesadillas too. Sides like black bean soup, pico de gallo, guacamole are hit or miss with average/incomplete ingredients. Family owned, and run by a husband and wife duo. The husband works so hard, cooking and running deliveries. Wife picks up the phone and takes orders, although the attitude's been a tad rough in spots. Don't ask for extras with her on the line! Husband is the opposite, doing his best to appease his clientele all the time. Wife will charge you any extra she can and the husband will avoid doing that at all. Mid-level pricing for a fast-food Tex Mex joint.. Delivery during COVID is different. Food is left in your hallway. Delivery times estimated by the wife can be WAY off, so you have to double-check when getting an honest estimate. Current NY Health Rating - A read more

Frescos Tortilleria - Pinto beans over rice, guacamole taco to the left and enchilada with tomato and melted cheese on top! - Mexican Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

REAL New Yorkers know that this is not the authentic stuff, so don't expect it. BUT all that aside, I love this place. Been coming here for years. The family that runs this place is SUPER SUPER sweet and will modify if you request them. The mother (?) remembered our order maybe the 3rd time coming here and has always been so accommodating. I don't know what is up with these negative reviews other than people lack patience and do not know how to communicate? I wish this business the best of luck. They deserve it.The food is great (again don't expect AUTHENTIC Mexican food) and customer service is top notch. read more

When I came to this restaurant I was met with a positive energy the workers gave me so much delight and the menu was extensive!! Service was very 11/10. If you are ever visiting please stop by my experience was wonderful will definitely come again. My asian daughter Laura loves the food here. read more

My one step inside, panoramic view showed one individual supping down the last of his lunch among the vacant rows of table n chairs. Lunch is not a leading indicator of buisness prowess, so this was of no issue to my decision to sit for a meal. I read the standard Lunch Special menu, standard in terms of number of options offered and price point. The two meats of chicken and steak combo was served together upon rice with ribbon cut lettuce, chopped tomatoes and two flour tortillas. The idea being to build your own or, as I did was fork your food directly out of the white, non biodegradable container. The chicken was quite average the steak was better than I thought although slim in amount comparatively speaking. The beans & rice were rather dull to the tastebuds, but when you consider all the food & a free can of soda at seven and a half dollars, three stars is the perfect grade. read more

So underwhelming. Got the lunch special platter with chicken and steak. Steak was okay chicken was VERY dry. Also the beans tasted like plastic and completely devoid of flavor. Only ate it because i was hungry. Don't waste your time. read more

Prices were very good. Its a family run restaurant and it shows. They keep the place very clean and they're well organized. The bean tacos are really good, I'm not sure what they do differently but they have such a great flavor to them. The chicken and rice is pretty good too. The Quesadilla was a little soggy, but not overly so. There's lots of room, but it was a little dark. More lighting would be nice. They give good portions and overall its a good value for your dollar. read more

Nothing wrong with the food except it lacks anything great. With the exception of the chicken, I like the way they make it in that it is has a fried or pan fried crust and it's flavorful with a lightly crisp. That was the only real thing I liked about Frescos. The Chicken and Steak burrito I ordered for six dollars and change was small and the filling was mainly accessories. It was bland and average. The shell on the burrito was not as soft nor smooth and not wrapped fully. My friend's Quesadilla was looking plump, tastier, better prepared and seemed bigger than my burrito, can't be right. My other friends Tostadas looked good but I once had the same at another Frisco and I liked the crisp light shell. However, her's looked better and good. All sorts of coke, A&W Root Beer, Snapple, Jarritos in the fridge. With abundant shiny wood tables being clean but not entirely. Family ran, so that's good. It's more take out, deliver than those abundant seats being filled. It's okay for a simple night's dinner. read more

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Every now and then, ok who am I kidding, lets make that often, I would have a longing for simple Tex-Mex food. I would dine here at Frescos Tortillas as it is conveniently located in a fairly busy area of Queens that is a hub to a lot of the other towns making up most of this borough. Thus, I have had many opportunity to dine here, and it seems most of their customers are from the nearby Queens Borough Court Houses. I have tried most of their dishes, and my favorite is the grilled chicken enchiladas piping hot covered in a blend of melted jack and cheddar cheeses, tomato chunks, and with a side of Mexican rice and re-fried beans. I also very much enjoy the tostada salad with steak where the tostada is this huge tortilla bowl full of steak, greens and tomatoes, bell peppers, guacamole, and a scoop of sour cream. The burrito is amazing large and very filling. All of them so good with a diet Coke. I prefer their soft shell tacos over the hard shell versions, and these can be purchased by the pound. As I was here this past Wednesday, I had the Nachos Supreme which was really good, the nachos covered in melted cheeses, topped with beef chili, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, and black bean, finished with a dollop of sour cream and salsa. I am getting hungry as I am writing this. Fresco Tortilla is a fairly moderate sized dining place that is clean, with ample seating, and nothing too fancy to be overly critical. Since I have been a frequent customer, they have always filled my appetite with their Tex Mex fare. read more

Frescos Tortilleria - Fresco Tortilla, Forest Hills/Kew Gardens. - Mexican Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Love this place. The family who runs the restaurant are really nice- and hard working (from morning til night 6 days a week). I have been frequenting this spot for almost 7 years. I have never been disappointed with the service or the food. I'm amazed at how they remember all of their regulars orders! Ordering is often as simple as "yes, please". Some of these passive aggressive reviews have me laughing- seems like they say more about the reviewer and their lack of Assertiveness & communication skills. Every time I've made a request to modify or substitute something on the menu- the couple who runs the place has always accommodated my needs. The prices on the menu are less expensive than most restaurants in the area and I think that the serving size is still more than fair for this price. I've never felt ripped off or that the woman is a "stingy sour cream person" who "pushes red sauce on people" as one reviewer said. Hysterical They make a modified veggie burrito for me- no tortilla and no cheese. I either get a spinach burrito bowl or mixed veggie. I love the fresh tomatillo verde sauce. Sometimes I stop in simply because I'm craving that verde sauce! This is my go to place for when I want something on the go but I still want something healthy-ish. These days I'm a dairy free vegetarian and gluten free so my options are a bit more limited than most folks. They are also open late til 11- they are usually still open when I get home from work. Yes, it is Tex-Mex and shouldn't be confused with authentic Mexican food. That being said the food is always fresh and fast. That includes delivery- usually in under 30 mins and the food is still hot. Overall, highly recommend Tex-Mex, fast delivery & open late. Thank you read more

Frescos Tortilleria - Fresh house made tomatillo sauce - Mexican Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Sanaullah is not at all pleased with this location. I am always greeted by slime ball say "my fren my fren" and then rob me of good chikon that I pay the money for. His partner work there she is very stingy with sour cream sauce. She will try to push the red salsa that nobody besides Radislav my cousin like. One time I tell her what's problem why u no give the sour cream I pay extra and she look like like I am the talking to wall. Be careful this lady she is the stingy sour cream person. read more

Really like their chinese dumplings. Homemade and quite a delicious surprise from this place. Great dipping sauce to go along with. We just ordered again and tried its fried and steamed for variety and so worth it. Also tried their bean curd soup which is made with fresh ingredients. And have sampled their soft tacos - chicken, shrimp and steak. All are fine. Steak is a little dry but otherwise all are good. Also tried their salads which are ok, and nachos which are tasty and their quesadillas which are not too greasy so all good so far. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE!!! My go to dish is their chicken nachos. Their soft tacos and quesadillas are great as well but I love that with the nachos you get a bit of everything in one! They have a green sauce that I am completely obsessed with. I go here so often that the owners are already know who I am and my order. I recommend this place to everyone. read more

My go to for tacos. Their food is always fresh, delivery is fast, and friendly service. He's always smiling and pleasant whenever I order direct from the restaurant. They're fries are awesome too. read more

I have only ordered delivery from this place, therefore my review will be based on food and delivery service not the actual facility. This place is fairly near to my job and I've always ordered through grubhub and I've never had an issue. The food is well priced and the delivery is quick. The only issue I've had is that the portions could be a little larger but I guess it makes sense for the low prices. I've never actually been to the restaurant but might check it out sometime soon to see if the portion sizes are different. All in all, will I would definitely recommend as a place to stop by for lunch or a quick bite. read more

I have to say, as far as cheap Chinese Mexican takeout places go, this place is in my top 10. There is a lot of seating, bathroom (for customers of course), and a large selection of tacos, burritos, enchiladas, you name it. I really enjoyed my shrimp burrito, it was very big and I could barely finish it. Service was really nice too, so that topped off a nice cheap dinner with my date. read more

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I'm vegan, so there are lots of options I cannot eat. I had the veggie combo player and veggie taco. This was the most flavorful veggie Tex-Mex that I have ever eaten. I was extremely fresh, you can taste all of the herbs and it was well cooked, not overdone, soft or wilted. The staff is super kind. I was checking the menu outside and the delivery driver politely invited me in, it's my first time here. The cashier was young, smart, professional and helpful. I told her about my food preferences and she helped me pick something quick and tasty. I say inside to eat and it was clean and quiet. Decor could use some updating but I'm totally looking forward to going back at least once per week for lunch. read more

Frescos Tortilleria - This is my veggie combo platter. I'll be back to get one every week. Their tortillas are made fresh on site and are also very good. - Mexican Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

I ordered dinner here recently for delivery. After it showed up late, it was overly disappointing. The burritos we received (see photo) weren't even rolled, they just looked like the sides were quickly folded in and then the foil held it together. The food had little to no flavor either. My mistake for ordering somewhere I'm not familiar with. Certainly won't be ordering from here again. read more

Frescos Tortilleria - Mexican Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Honestly, I was really really really stoned when I ordered from here, so maybe my review is biased. However. We ordered delivery from here and we got tacos with chicken and jalapenos and a quesadilla with steak and cheese and a side of guacamole. The food really wasn't that bad, it was actually kind of good. And VERY cheap. And it was delivered quickly. Ordinarily, I would be terrified to order from a place like this, because when I lived in the city and did so it was always really really bad. But this one wasnt. Good job, fresco. read more

This is my favorite Tex-Mex eat in and take out restaurant. They have the best Jack Cheese and Steak Quesadillas. The steak is always flavorful and juicy. Ask to have it with lettuce tomato and a little sour cream and make sure to add the little container of salsa on each bite - gives it that extra kick. Also, the tortillas are made fresh on site when you order. Its best when eaten fresh on the spot but still tastes alright (might get a tiny bit soggy) when you bring it home. *Review update: 2/25/2014 I've been getting the shrimp quesadillas as well as chicken lately and those are great as well with the lettuce and tomato with sour cream and the green spicy sauce on the side. I love their tex-mex but unfortunately can't say the same for the chinese food they started serving so my advice, stick with the tex-mex! read more

Great little place to get tex mex food fast. Combo plates come with choice of protein, rice, black beans, onions, peppers, lettuce and tomato, two freshly made tortillas and a drink all around $7. I asked for cheese on mine. The owners are very friendly and accommodating. I would stick to the grilled chicken and skip the steak. Chicken fajitas with guac were tasty too. One will not fill you up though ! read more

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Surprisingly good! Who knew the Chinese can do Mexican food well! I ordered Jack Cheese and Gaucamole Quesadilla and a Chimichanga. Greasy unhealthy goodness. Not amazing but pretty good and cheap. It was disturbing how fast the food arrived. Literally 10 mins from the time I hung up the phone and the delievery man arrived to my door. read more

The tacos and burritos here are sloppily put together. Rarely will ingredients not spill out all over your plate. The soft taco and burrito shells are too thin, which doesn't help with the spillage situation. The "steak" is tough and barely tastes like beef. But the (ground) "chorizo" soft taco is good if you're in the mood for something really greasy, meaty and spicy. Sort of like a slim jim but wetter and in a taco shell (it's better than it sounds). They do have this relatively cheap "special combo dish" that comes with rice, beans, two soft tortillas, lettuce, tomato, your choice of protein and a can of soda. Also, they're very accomodating with substitutions. read more

Horrible, first time ordering from here. I ordered a steak chimichanga and two other items, the estimated delivery was 6:34- 6:58. I called at 7 and they said 24 min, I didn't receive my food until 7:40 and I got a chicken chimichanga instead of steak. Thanks for making me wait and thanks for messing my order up. read more

I eat here about every other week for lunch. This "Chinese Mexican" as most of my co-workers call it is pretty good. The staff is extremely friendly and know what you like. I usually order the shrimp and steak tacos with green sauce. Co-workers like the taco salad. No frills, quick Mexican. 4 stars for a takeout joint. read more

Just got food delivered from here. I've gotten food from here before and liked it well enough, but I dived in with my fork this time to find a thick, black hair. Appetite lost. Waste of $12. read more

I use to love this place but I feel so CHEATed tonight. I ordered 1/2 pound of Chicken Fajita, 2 steak fajita, grill chicken combo and a few more things. The 1/2 of chicken fajita was mostly onions that I threw out with 4 slice of peppers and enough meat to only make maybe 4.5 fajita. The steak fajita was ultra small and filled with onions again. Chicken combo was mostly rice. I still can't believed I paid $10.99 for the Chicken Fajita which was mostly onions. At least call and say you ran out of peppers. If you pay for the individual Chicken Fajita it is only $2.09 I could save $$$ and time making it myself. SMH This place was never the cleanest and I know they tend to put a lot of onions in there fajita BUT this time the amount of onions to meat ratio was ridiculous.SMH read more

Frescos Tortilleria - $10.99 - 1/2 of Chicken Fajita ?! - Mexican Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

This is my joint! Cheap tex-mex food with the option of chinese? Serve me up! My best friend and I have been going to this place for a long time now (at least 5 years), and I know it's weird, but nothing really hits the spot when I am craving tacos and wings but Frescos. MY top 3 things to get here are: chicken soft shell tacos, fried chicken wings and steak quesadillas. I kid you not, these are the BEST things to order from here. I've never been disappointed. They make the fried chicken to order and though it takes a while, its delicious (suuuuuper hot and fresh) and worth it. The soft shell tacos - I know what you're going to say this is a just a tex-mex order out fast food place - but I've had tacos at extremely expensive mexican restaurants and it's just not as good. I won't even lie, I'd rather have it from here. Frescos is near and dear to me and the owner is always very nice and gracious. Absolutely love it. This place is a keeper! ~chow! ;D read more

All the best in Mexican food. The delivery is on time. Prices keep me coming back for more!

Best Tex-Mex you can find in this area. Lets get this out of the way now. No it's not authentic mexican, no it's not going to be healthy, and yes they are Chinese. This review is based on the quality of the food, not their ethnicity. They make really good quesadillas and taco salads. They use a different blend of spices for their chicken which sets it apart from other tex-mex restaurants. They don't use corn tortillas, but the white flour tortillas for their soft tacos. Their lunch combo portions are really big and can be shared by two people. I personally recommend anything with their chicken. Taco/Burrito/Quesadilla/Salad Bowl. What i love about ordering from here is that If you order once, they'll have you in their system so as long as you call from the same number they'll know your address and you won't have to repeat it the next time. If you want authentic mexican, walk over or take the train 2 stops to 71st continental and go to the mexican truck. But if you want just want to get your hands on a tasty lunch that will fill you up for 8 bux just eat here instead. read more

I usually don't write bad reviews, but after eating their chicken combo tonight, I am literally sick to my stomach. Since I was working from home today and didn't want to step out to grab anything, I figured I'd order from this Mexican place I have been seeing down the street from me. I was starving so I sorted my Seamless options by closest distance, and this is one of the top 5. After I placed my order, an hour goes by. I called and asked about the status of the order. Like another reviewer on Seamless mentioned, the lady tells me, "he left." I quickly asked, "how long ago?" She says, "I don't know, maybe 5-8 mins." I then thanked her and hung up the phone. Ten minutes later, still nothing. I could have walked there and back by now. Mind you, I am no longer hungry because an hour has gone by. I have totally forgotten about my meal by now until I heard a doorbell. Needless to say, I got yelled at over the phone, received my food half an hour past estimated delivery time (that is, over an hour from ordering), and got food poisoning as a result of all this. After this experience, I will be sure never to order here again. Leave the Mexican food to the Mexicans, please! read more

All right so it wasn't bad but it wasn't good either like Chinese Mexican food should definitely be posted in the name or something I never had pico with ginger in it in my life and I kind a like it but it was mostly garlic it wasn't season at all like Mexican food I wouldn't order it again but if I was like drunk and it was down the street I would eat a quesadilla read more

This is a very divey take out Mexican joint but you can't beat how fresh the tortillas are. Hence the name. They melt in your mouth. So many options. Order a few different ones and get rid if that hangover. read more

It is difficult to find a decent Tex-Mex restaurant in NYC. This place was pretty good. My Chicken Tostada Salad bowl was filled with delicious ingredients. They surprised me with guacamole and beans (that's rare to have such garnish if you don't pay extra :)... I was pleased.. Bon appétit! read more

My favorite Tex-Mex spot in NYC. There's something about their tortillas that make everything amazing. The steak is delicious. My favorite is their steak fajita, it's soft, simple and packed with flavor. I also really enjoy their salsa. It's perfect for dipping your quesadilla and fajita. read more

Frescos Tortilleria - Delicious cheesy chicken quesadilla (delivery) - Mexican Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

I ordered chicken enchiladas and chicken soup. The enchiladas were folded like burritos with no sauce or other goodies, just melted cheese. Very bland and dry. The soup was a tomato base with no chicken or veggies. Just onions. Idk about you, but I won't be spending my money there again. Not to mention grub hub charged me $20 to deliver my food 2 miles. What a waste. read more

The absolute BEST chimichangas. Really good steak and chicken soft tacos. The hard taco is okay too. The only reason I'm not rating 5 stars is because of the timing. It takes them around 50 minutes to get your order to your house. read more