Sleeper pick. Almost everything seems to be freshly made. Basic Mexican platters. Just one person manning the register and service. Pricing is pretty standard for modern day. $5.50 tacos sound expensive, but they're loaded yet not overwhelming. Cactus is an acquired taste and texture, which I'm not a fan of, but it's definitely worth trying if you're adventurous. The space is pretty tight. Don't expect to being a large group without calling ahead. There isn't really a system in place. read more

I tried their lengua tacos, al pastor tacos, Carne asada Tijuana style tacos, Carne asada burrito and 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! read more

ZHUMI Bakery & Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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TLDR: Tasty authentic Mexican in Whitestone - of all places. Chilaquiles and a lot of cool dishes. 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. read more

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You haven't had good Mexican food until you've come here. There isnt anything on the menu u could order and it would be bad. The people here are the absolute sweetest. All food is fresh hot and delicious! If there is one place to go to in whitestone its this! 10/10 would recommend. read more

Got take out today. 3 carnitas, el pastor, or something else for $12 is not bad. I got the torta el pastor with everything on it and it was really good. The staffs was also super nice. The place was a bit small but the vibes were there. Overall, would come again. read more

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The friendliest family run Mexican restaurant. The food is so fresh & the Tamales are the very best. Everything I have tried here is tops. Its not fancy its just delicious home Mexican cooking. I went for breakfast with my son & that was good too! The lovely server was so nice and kept checking to see if we needed anything. Great good & great service a great combination. read more

I've been coming to this place for a while now and every time the food gets better. I try to torta for the first time and it was amazing. I can't wait to try a different type. The homemade chips and guacamole are delicious and the ambience is a quiet little quaint place. read more

I highly recommend this place for authentic Mexican cuisine! I recently had a family party catered, and everyone raved about the food. You can tell everything is cooked fresh from scratch--the seasoning is perfect and the flavors are incredible. It's a very welcoming, family-run business, and since I was a first-time customer, they even included some complimentary additions to our order. read more

We got a few tacos from here and an order of Chilaquiles. This place is great for the area! Very authentic and flavorful. We got a few different kinds of meats on our tacos and the various toppings and sauces they add are delicious. If we ever have a craving for Mexican, this restaurant would definitely be a great nearby go-to! They have a lot of different options on the menu. Dont forget to bring cash- they prefer it over card ($15 minimum with a fee attached) read more

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This place exceeded my expectations. I thought it was a typical "hole in the wall" Mexican restaurant based on the location and outward appearance. The wife and I went for dinner about a month or two ago based on her need for a Sancocho soup. It was a white Sancocho, and I wasn't thrilled with the broth at all, but she liked it. Now... my first impression was from the red salsa they brought to the table. It was chunky, the way I like it, with visible pieces of onion... but as soon as it hit my tongue I was cringing. It was sweet and spicy but tasted basically like... ketchup. It was one of my last favorite salsas of all time... I know they can do better, because they did really well with most of the rest of the meal. We tried the guacamole... it's possible that the avocados they used were not that ripe, but it was kind of dry and flavorless... needed some salt at the very least. But I didn't nearly finish it, and when I encounter a great guacamole... it's a goner. I told the wife that their guacamole was about half a good as the one she makes. The Barbacoa de Chivo however, was really, really good. This is absolutely worth going for. It's more authentic than the Barbacoa you might find at Chipotle, for instance, and much more fatty and it had random pieces of bone here and there (which was a little bit scary, like eating a bony fish)... but very natural the way it should be. It was served with a decent rice and beans, and on the plate were some jalapeños (that I didn't even touch... total gringo style...lol) and an excellent Avocado Sauce that was one of the best I've ever tried. The server was friendly and happy to please, though I think they should pay some attention to "sequence of service". For example, we asked for our sodas. 10 or 15 minutes went by, and they served our main course just as I had decided to get up and get our sodas, since no one else had done so. Unfortunately, we didn't have bottle openers, so we had to wait. We were also waiting for our utensils, so we sat as patiently as possible with our meals in front of us. Finally, the guacamole (appetizer?) was served, and then we received our utensils. At the moment, I think they're was only one other table occupied in the place. To be fair, we had arrived there right around closing time, so that may have had some effect on the service. And the service was otherwise just fine. I should mention that the lavatory was nice and clean and stocked. I was happy that they keep one of my favorite Mexican sodas... Sangria Senoral. I think we'll be back! read more

Just had an amazing meal at Zhumi's bakery and Restaurant! The food was flavorful and beautifully presented especially the Steak Burritos it was top-notch, the server Annette was pretty, friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. Cozy vibe, I love the design with the light and the great flavors, and genuinely warm hospitality. Highly recommend! read more

So gooooooood! The Agua de Jamaica is perfect. The salsa and chips while you wait - delicious. Authentic food, brings me back flavors from home. So hard to find hand made tortillas and the ones here are perfect. read more

Ordered though the app very easy they make great Mexican food friendly staff best burritos, one of the few places where I can eat the burrito by hand perfectly folded and stuffed read more

Don't be fooled by the location. This is a brand new restaurant and not related to the Morelense which was here before. I recommend this new spot! I'm 100% Mexican born and this is one of the most authentic and delicious Mexican restaurants in Queens. Hand made tortillas, fresh ingredients, 100% authentic flavors from back home, excellent service and clean. Come see for yourself. read more

This place is great! Their food always tastes fresh and delicious. The service is incredibly friendly, and the vibe is comfortably laid back. I eat at Zhumi very often, and the price is always right. Good food and a good price what else could I ask for? read more

It is as if a little restaurant from Mexico City was magically transplanted to Whitestone. The pastor tacos are somewhat comparable to those of the gold standard, Tacos Gordos on the West Coast. The roast pork was fresh, warm and had just the right amount of fat to give super flavor, but not a super heart attack. While I was disappointed by the fact that the restaurant did not have lengua and goat on a Tuesday (understandably, El Morelense only serves the "exotic" meats on the weekends), I was happy to delight in beef nachos and spicy pork nachos. I loved the concoction of the ample protein, shredded, sprinkled lettuce, light tomatoes, light cheese, and white sauce. My dad wanted fresh jalapeños, but I wasn't disappointed by the pickled ones. The most pleasant surprise was the Horchata . I doubted the restaurant would carry the traditional drink since I didn't see the large rectangular tub with a cinnamon rice milk inside it; however, it was ordered, and regardless of where it came from, it was fantastic. Allergy alert... the horchata has pecans in it. It was the best Horchata I've ever tasted, and I've had my fair share. I love the fact that the restaurant is family run. The daughter acts as a translator/aide but the mother's is English is suffice. Come support this local gem. read more

Este review es por dos ordenes de comida. Milanesa de carne y parrillada. Los dos fueron totalmente incomible. La milanesa era vieja ,seca , refritada mil veces y su carne era hecho de cartón. Suena chistoso pero es la pura verdad. Además estaba cortada con tijera como si fuera sobras de algo que se iba a desechar al basurero. Eso fui lo que hice, obviamente. Y la parrillada pues... era un enorme nopal con huesito y sobras de carne que también seguro estaban a punto de ... caer al basurero. No entiendo cómo pueden llamarle a eso una comida. read more

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The food and service is always a 10/10! I've been trying al pastor tacos from all over Queens and this is my number 1 spot. The quality is always consistent and the service is amazing. I recommend the al pastor tacos Tijuana style, chilaquiles with salsa verde, and mulitas. read more

This restaurant is very comfy. This spot is small but the service and food are good. I tried a burrito and was delicious. My coworkers recommended me to come and visit this place. read more

ZHUMI Bakery & Restaurant - Cashier area - Mexican Near Me - Whitestone, New York

This Mexican family restaurant is amazing, their food is very authentic and delicious. My family and I moved from Texas to Queens, NY in 2017 and found this place in late 2022, and it became a one hit wonder! It's a small restaurant in the Whitestone area with a variety of Mexican cuisine, baked goods, and Mexican candy. I recently visited them on 1/18/24 and ordered some breakfast tacos, and they were amazing! Photos will be included for exciting illustration purposes!!! I like my food very spicy and they do not fail in delivering their best of salsas that accompany the food so well. If you're ever in the mood for some authentic Mexican food and don't want to travel all the way to Jackson Heights, visit this bakery and restaurant, and prepare to be astonished by the food, plus their courteous service. They even offer military discount and I'm an Army Veteran that loved this place since the first time I visited. I am not an employee of this business nor do I claim any ownership of the food pictures below, just a Vet putting this place out there for people that get tired of having to struggle with finding an authentic Mexican restaurant nearby. Hope you enjoyed this review and highly recommend this business. P.S. - If I could give this place 10 stars, I would but Yelp only allows 5...lol read more

ZHUMI Bakery & Restaurant - Breakfast Tacos - 2 Corn tortillas with refried beans in between, scrambled eggs with chorizo, fresh jalapeños, onions and cilantro. - Mexican Near Me - Whitestone, New York

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I love the tacos, horchata and guacamole. I haven't had a bad meal yet. Even the coffee is tasty Also checkout the green chili salsa. read more

Excellent place for Authentic Mexican Food, A place with strong ambition. Excellent customer service and their meats are to die for. Would recommend as one of the best in the Whitestone Area. I'll be ordering some food tonight Over & Out read more

Excellent authentic Mexican place, when you sit down you feel like you're in a little town in Mexico, the food is delicious and the price is fair ... can't wait to go again read more

Carne asada torta and burritos were really good. We ordered delivery directly from the restaurant and it came really quick and the woman who took our order was really nice. We've been looking for a go to spot since we moved to bayside and we'll definitely go/order from here again. read more

After taking one visit here, I never have to go to Jackson Heights again for tacos. The restaurant is ran by a family and you can taste the love and authenticity put into every morsel of food. I say the best restaurants come from the people who actually make the food themselves and not someone hired to make it for them. Food- the tacos are stuffed. The tortillas for the quesadillas are homemade to order. The nachos come in large quantities and they're not skimpy on the meat. read more

This place is a GEM!! If you're looking for real authentic mexican food then look no further. I work in the neighborhood and was looking for some real good mexican food then I stumble upon this amazing place. Their shrimp burrito is absolutely amazing! I also tried their nopales, which I really enjoyed with some tortillas on the side and made it into some tacos...it was delicious! =) Their service was truly amazing as well, super kind people. One thing that really stood out for me was their support for the autism community which brought so much joy to my heart, especially the fact that I'm a behavioral therapist that works with children. I was able to speak with the owner and she shared a little bit of her journey and the purpose behind this amazing restaurant. I love supporting family owned business with a huge purpose in serving their community in the way they do. Thank you again for your amazing hospitality. read more

Solid burrito with friendly staff. Located right in the heart of Whitestone sometimes parking can be tricky. Food quality is great and authentic I would recommend. read more

The Amazing food and great warm customer service, the cozy atmosphere, everything is perfect! The Conchas are great to. I live to eat here.

This menu sat on my table for weeks bc it advertised for authentic Mexican food. My son says he wants tacos for his dinner & I checked the El Morelense menu & they serve tacos. The restaurant is in my neighborhood & so we go. I like to say it's quaint & give it bc the food is amazing, the decor is colorful & the service is friendly. Some will say it's a fast serve joint but I don't. The food is . read more

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If I can't get to the El Rey del Taco truck in astoria, i'm coming here. (Would have given 4.5 stars if possible.) definitely better than taco azul nearby and moho on bell, this restaurant knows how to make an authentic taco. these are soft tacos and they come with onions and cilantro, aka the right way (this is NOT a taco bell crispy taco with refried beans and cheddar.) their cemitas are delicious (for those of you who don't like spicy, they put in a smoky pepper in there. it's delicious if you can take a little heat.), quesadillas are exactly as cheesy and meaty as they ought to be, and their tortas are perfecto. guacamole and chips are the satisfying side you wanted. Pancita soup was ok - it's a little spicy, plenty of tripe, but i can't put my finger on what's missing. The people are friendly and accommodating. inside is super casual. don't overlook this place! read more

The best tacos and enchiladas in Queens. Wow. Packed with flavor, huge portions, and juicy meat. Only wish their sauce was spicier, but that's fine! I will be a regular here for sure. Had the chicken and steak tacos, and the green chili enchiladas. 10/10 read more

Place was quaint. Nicely decorated. Prices were good. Service was also good. Had some tacos. Salsa was good, but had a bit too much fat on the meat for my taste. read more

Solid Spanish food. Got the alpastor burrito, quesadillas and tostadas a couple times. Has been consistent every time. Very good delivery times as well. read more

Food was hot and delicious We ordered a variety of food for takeout. Will definitely be a returning customer

Authentic Mexican food! I'm Mexican-American, and find the food here as good as the food I have when visiting Mexico. Suggestion: Tlayuda!

I highly recommend this restaurant! The food is fresh made to order, their guacamole is amazing and they are family owned! This is my 2nd time ordering food from here and it didn't disappoint! We ordered chicken, steak and shrimp tacos, delicious! The shrimp tacos are my favorite! Their enchilada with chicken in salsa verde sauce is soo good! A bit spicy, but I loved it! read more

Excellent Mexican food with big portions sizes and tasty dishes. So far, the steak burrito (bistec) is the best menu item that I have tried. The chips and guacamole as well as the fajitas are also very good. I have ordered many times and I am never disappointed. You can tell that they cook with love. You don't need to think too hard about this one. If you love authentic Mexican cuisine, this is the right place to go. read more

do not sleep on this restaurant!! so glad to have authentic mexican food in whitestone!! great portions prices and hospitality. beautifully decorated too read more