2024: Queens Voted The Freakin Rican Best Latin Restaurant!
The Freakin Rican
4306 34th Ave, Astoria
(929) 349-1080 – www.thefreakinricanrestaurant.com/our-menu
Founded in 2018, The Freakin Rican has swiftly ascended to become the crown jewel of Latin cuisine in Queens. What began as a venture for festivals and street fairs soon evolved into a culinary sensation, thanks to the culinary prowess of its owner, who also serves as the executive chef. Pernil, arroz con gandules, and pasteles reign supreme on the menu, capturing the essence of Puerto Rican culinary tradition. These top sellers are available year-round, ensuring a taste of home with every bite. From Wednesday to Sunday, guests are invited to savor the rich tapestry of flavors that define Puerto Rican cuisine.Step into The Freakin Rican and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates tradition, innovation, and the vibrant spirit of Puerto Rico.
2023: Queens Voted Pio Pio Best Latin Restaurant!
Pio Pio
84-02 Northern Blvd, Jackson
(718) 426-4900 – piopio.shop
New York City’s premiere Peruvian restaurant since 1994, Pio Pio is at home at not one, but three locations Queens-wide, including its flagship in Rego Park. Its menu features authentic cuisine from Peru, as well as specialties like the restaurant’s famed Pollo a La Brasa (rotisserie chicken) and “Green Sauce.” Those, coupled with fellow signature items such as Pio Pio’s avocado salad, Chinese-Peruvian stir-fry, an array of ceviches and even some fresh juice pisco cocktails and sangria, help make it a standout in Latin cuisine. With two other locations in Jackson Heights (which occasionally features exciting live music), and a few throughout the city, it’s no question why Pio Pio is people’s favorite Latin restaurant in the borough.
2022: Queens Voted Cabana Best Latin Restaurant!
Cabana
107-10 70th Rd, Forest Hills
(718) 263-3600 – cabanarestaurant.com
Since 1995, Queens residents have been flocking to Cabana Restaurant & Bar in Forest Hills when they want Latin food. Whether you want to eat inside or outside (when the weather allows), or opt to grab take-out, the service is praised by diners and the restaurant has a menu filled with delicious Latin favorites and Cabana specialties to choose from. Favorites among customers include the churrasco skirt steak, which one online reviewer said was “cooked perfectly” and featured pickled onions that were a “great touch,” and the Parrillada mixed grill platter, each served with a side of delicious yellow rice and beans. Other options include the fresh homemade soup of the day and fresh catch of the day for seafood lovers. Be sure to make room for dessert, with standouts including (of course) flan.
2021: Queens Voted Pio Pio Best Latin Restaurant!
Pio Pio
84-02 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights
(718) 426-4900 – piopio.com
In a borough where there’s no shortage of fantastic Latin American food options, Pio Pio restaurant in Jackson Heights easily edges out the rest of the competition. The family-operated Peruvian food staple has served customers since opening its first location in Rego Park in 1994. Since its expansion into Jackson Heights and the rest of the five boroughs, Pio Pio has incorporated favorites like Chinese-Peruvian stir fry, fresh fish, an array of ceviches, and fresh juice pisco cocktails. It wouldn’t be a truly authentic Peruvian restaurant experience without the dishes that makes the eatery the best in Queens — rotisserie chicken, green sauce, rice and beans, avocado salad, plantains, and sangria. Salivating already? Head on over to Pio Pio where every customer is treated like family!
2020: Queens Voted Pio Pio Best Latin Restaurant!
Pio Pio
84-02 Northern Blvd, Jackson Heights
(718) 426-4900 – piopio.com
New York City’s premiere Peruvian restaurant since 1994, Pio Pio is at home at not one, but three locations Queens-wide, including its flagship in Rego Park. Its menu features authentic cuisine from Peru, as well as specialties like the restaurant’s famed Pollo a La Brasa (rotisserie chicken) and “Green Sauce.” Those, coupled with fellow signature items such as Pio Pio’s avocado salad, Chinese-Peruvian stir-fry, an array of ceviches and even some fresh juice pisco cocktails and sangria, help make it a standout in Latin cuisine. With two other locations in Jackson Heights (which occasionally features exciting live music), and a few throughout the city, it’s no question why Pio Pio is people’s favorite Latin restaurant in the borough.
2019: Queens Voted Blend on the Water Best Latin Restaurant!
Blend on the Water
4540 Center Blvd, Long Island City
718-606-9851 – www.blendrestaurants.com
Enjoy the best authentic Latin cuisine in Queens inspired by all Latin countries at Blend on the Water. They are a Latin fusion restaurant that creates their own original dishes inspired by Latin America. Blend on the Water has two premium locations in Long Island City. Their newest location on Center Boulevard is three times the size of their original location and includes outdoor patio seating, a private dining room for events and windows with a beautiful view of Manhattan and the East River. Blend on the Water is not only a delicious restaurant; they also have a bar with premium liquors. They are known for their friendly and professional customer service.
2018: Queens Voted Pio Pio Best Latin Restaurant!
Pio Pio
84-02 Northern Blvd Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 426-4900 – www.piopio.com
New York City’s premiere Peruvian restaurant since 1994, Pio Pio is at home at not one, but three locations Queens-wide, including its flagship in Rego Park. Its menu features authentic cuisine from Peru, as well as specialties like the restaurant’s famed Pollo a La Brasa (rotisserie chicken) and “Green Sauce.” Those, coupled with fellow signature items such as Pio Pio’s avocado salad, Chinese-Peruvian stir-fry, an array of ceviches and even some fresh juice pisco cocktails and sangria, help make it a standout in Latin cuisine. With two other locations in Jackson Heights (which occasionally features exciting live music), and a few throughout the city, it’s no question why Pio Pio is people’s favorite Latin restaurant in the borough.
2017: Queens Voted Pio Pio Best Latin Restaurant!
Pio Pio
84-02 Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights, NY 11372. 718-426-4900
New York City’s premiere Peruvian restaurant since 1994, Pio Pio is at home at not one, but three locations Queens-wide, including its flagship in Rego Park. Its menu features authentic cuisine from Peru, as well as specialties like the restaurant’s famed Pollo a La Brasa (rotisserie chicken) and “Green Sauce.” Those, coupled with fellow signature items such as Pio Pio’s avocado salad, Chinese-Peruvian stir-fry, an array of ceviches and even some fresh juice pisco cocktails and sangria, help make it a standout in Latin cuisine. With two other locations in Jackson Heights (which occasionally features exciting live music), and a few throughout the city, it’s no question why Pio Pio is people’s favorite Latin restaurant in the borough.
