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!).

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.

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.

Amazing food I see people talking about Americanized blah blah the beans watery the food is amazing…read more Burrito bowl Lime rice Pinto Honey chipotle chicken Pico de gao Onion Lettuce Mexican corn Mango salsa Mango verde sauce Avocado ranch sauce

Really tasty Birria Tacos with Consomme~ definitely a must try. Walked in to this shop with fellow…read moreYelper Nancy A, placed my order at the front counter; the wait for my order was a bit longer than normal. The wait was worth it. My Birria was fresh, warm and that yummy consomme dip leaves a wonderful touch. Establishment is large and has plenty of seatings. Will come back for the Birria Tacos again.

Great service and yummy food. I love their tacos and always…read moreorder the chipotle sauce, it's my absolute favorite. Also they're burritos are HUGE. Great bank for your buck

Great meal and great service. I had shrimp tacos (with soft…read morecorn tortillas) and my son had chicken chimichangas; we were both really happy with our meals. Our waiter was friendly, patient, and accommodating. We had a great experience here.

Amazing experience. With great singers and dancers. I'm coming back in Saturday for karaokeread more

Shout to Max for the excellent customer service, and who ever has the aux don't give it up the…read moremusic selection was amazing. Oh yea and good 10/10

Great food and drinks. Merissa, our server, hooked us up with ice cream. The kids always look…read moreforward to seeing her.

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.

Amazing tacos and drinks. My go to place!!! Service is fast…read moreand staffs are friendly.

I'm honestly surprised by the bad reviews. I tried a cemita al pastor the guacamole and a…read morechimichanga de tinga and the food was delicious! The cemita was savory and the meat was so good. The guac could use more salt. I would come back and try other items on the menu. Service was quick and attentive. Food came out quick. You also get complimentary chips and salsa. It's a causal spot in the neighborhood playing good music and telemundo on the tv. I'm sure there's sports when games are playing.