This place is fun, loud vibrant and cool…read more This is not a place to go if you are aiming for intimate conversation. Definitely a bar vibe with great staff and food. We always start with the nachos with chorizo. A crowd favorite. Nice heat and great flavors. Went for the steak enchiladas with salsa verde. Their salsa verde is so good and addictive. Vibrant, full of flavor with an excellent heat. My fiance had the chorizo burrito with maduros. The maduros were perfection. Worth the trip if you can come and try.

I took advantage of the their lunch special and ordered the carne asada. I ordered it to go…read more As I waited the restaurant had multiple people also enjoying the treats from the bar and kitchen for lunch. Upon arriving home, the grilled meat was delicious and plentiful. There was enough for left overs as the meat was folded in half in the tin. I chose the sides of frijoles (beans) and maduros (sweet plantain). I am a fan of a hint of spice and it should be noted the beans were seasoned with a hint of spiciness. I am looking forward to trying other items on the menu.

Everything was so good. Service was very attentive and friendly, food was fresh, and drinks were…read moresoft and not too strong. I will definitely be back :) !!

I continue to come here as a repeat customer since I love the ambiance and the service is ALWAYS…read moretop notch! Great food and drinks are really good. I got steak fajitas on this particular visit and it did not disappoint. The meat was not fatty, very flavorful, and tasted great with all the toppings. Be aware if you do not like pets in restaurants, they considered the front inside portion of the restaurant to include the bar as part of the outside and acceptable. Only the back portion of the restaurant is pet free. I may people upset but I will continue to say it - I am a dog and pet lover, but they do not belong in restaurants!

Raw looking tortilla burrito and raw French fries…read more Will not be returning wouldn't recommend

The staff was friendly and service was quick. We ordered Tacos de Pastor which the meat was…read moreseasoned very well and the salsas were very flavorful and packed quite the heat. This restaurant is very authentic and would recommend.

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!).

After having dinner, my friend and I were walking around when we came across "Ruta Oaxaca Mexican…read moreCuisine." Ironically, earlier while trying to decide where to go for dinner, I had sent this restaurant to my friend but we ended up going somewhere else and came here for drinks afterward. The drinks were really good! We tried the "Sexy Oaxaca," which consists of 7 Misterios Doba-Yej Mezcal, Cointreau, grilled pineapple, mint agave, fresh lemon, and warm salt. This drink takes your taste buds on a ride. It starts off light and refreshing with the mezcal throughout, then finishes with a smoky effect from the pineapple since it's lit. It was really good!! I also tried the "VIP Old Fashion," made with Patrón Extra Añejo, Nixta corn liqueur, Angostura, and orange bitters. This was also good and was smoked prior to being served, giving it a smoky aftertaste. It's definitely a drink you sip slowly. Although we arrived about an hour and a half before closing, the waiter was very polite and professional. They also didn't rush us out once it was closing time, which I appreciated. There were other customers still there enjoying themselves as well. I will definitely be back for dinner. I'm very curious to see what the food is like. I really enjoyed the drinks.

I've had Ruta Oaxaca bookmarked for awhile and finally got around to trying it out. The atmosphere…read morewas great and the music was popping. Service wise it was alright. Nothing bad, but I felt like it could've been a bit better overall. The food was good though, I ordered the mixtos tacos, which let's you pick three different tacos from the menu. It was around $23, which is a little pricey. But the tacos were a decent size and definitely filling. My favorite thing I tried was the chori queso. I never had it before and it was honestly the standout dish for me. I would order that again. I also tried the enquites which is street corn. It had a bit of a burnt taste. I know some people enjoy that smokey flavor, but it really wasn't for me. Overall, it was a nice time and for some of the dishes too.

I don't hand out 5-star reviews very often, but Casa Enrique earned it along with a Michelin rating…read moretoo. Everything started strong with excellent drinks, fresh guacamole and chips, and a delicious trio of homemade hot sauces. The standout of the meal was the chicken enchiladas with green sauce, which were packed with flavor and easily one of the best dishes I've had in a long time. Our group also saved room for dessert (Pastel tres leches), and it was the perfect ending to a fantastic meal. From start to finish, the food was outstanding, the flavors felt authentic, and every dish was well executed. It's easy to see why Casa Enrique has earned such a strong reputation. I'll definitely consider going back the next time we are in the area.

I just stopped by for brunch and my favorite dishes were the French toast, fish ceviche. We had…read morealso ordered the chilaquiles with chicken and while it was tasty, the quantity of chicken was less (but it was perfectly grilled!). I will definitely be back again for my favorite mole enchiladas for dinner soon! Service is top notch! And the ambiance is very minimalist.

Delicious authentic Mexican food! I ordered the pancita and WOW I was blown away. It reminded me…read moreexactly of the one my mother used to make. My husband had the special of the day, Costillas en salsa verde. It was amazing! The meat was tender, just absolutely perfect. We also had the Quesabirria con Consomé and that was also delightful. Our toddlers were so happy with their sopes de frijol con queso and kept saying how tasty they were. The service was outstanding as well. The servers were friendly and attentive. Definitely the best Mexican restaurant I have tried in NYC! Yes, that's how great this place is. We will be back! Thank you for your service and delicious food!

It's a quaint spot with enough seating for tone large group of like 8-10. The server was nice but…read morethey don't really give us enough time to make up our minds. The food though was fresh and good. I enjoyed the soy and I would come again.

Mayahuel in Astoria is an absolute must visit for great tasting Mexican food. We had the brunch…read moremenu which was simple and had a nice variety to choose from. We had the Baja fish tacos, they came as an order of 3 and were crispy, fresh, and bursting with flavor. We also had the chilaquiles with steak, the green sauce softened the delicious tortilla chips perfectly, the eggs, avocado and sauces were savory and all together a perfect dish. The margarita was refreshing and dangerously good! Service was top notch friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. Bonus: they offer a 4% discount if you pay with cash. It seems many restaurants are doing this. Only downside? Parking is tricky with limited street parking, but it's worth the hassle. I look forward to go back for dinner since they are famous for there grilled octopus.

Great service! Cute and comfy space! Food and drink was yummy !…read more Great happy hour! We will come back again to try more ! Cheers !