You don’t have to go south of the border to enjoy great Mexican food right here. The cuisine is heavily influenced by chili peppers, corn and beans, as well as savory meats and scintillating spices. From what’s considered street food — tacos, quesadillas, and tamales — to home-cooked soups, rices, pastas and tortillas, it’s guaranteed to make your taste buds grateful. For the best Mexican food around, look no further than the Best Mexican Restaurant in Queens. Plan your Cinco de Mayo ahead of time!
2024: Queens Voted Cinco de Mayo Bayside Best Mexican Restaurant!
Cinco de Mayo Bayside
42-29 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 224-0330 – cincodemayobayside.com
Despite its name, Cinco de Mayo is a year-round favorite spot for Mexican cuisine in Queens. That’s why residents voted them Best Mexican Restaurant in the Best of the Boro contest. You can’t go wrong with the signature paella, Bistec a la Tampiqueña (a skirt steak topped with a cheese enchilada, guacamole and peppers and onions) or their guacamole and nachos. There are margaritas flowing, available on the rocks or frozen, in a variety of flavors. The only mistake you can make on this menu is confusing the restaurant’s namesake with Mexican Independence Day (which is actually Sept. 16). Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexico’s victory at the Battle of Puebla. Flex that fact over your next round of margaritas.
2023: Queens Voted 5 Burro Cafe Best Mexican Restaurant!
5 Burro Cafe
72-05 Austin St, Forest Hills
(718) 544-2984 – 5burrocafe.com
Guac, burritos, flautas, chorizo — if it’s delicious and authentic Mexican food you want, 5 Burro Cafe has it. Foodies everywhere will appreciate their colorful salads, flavorful fajitas, and steak cooked to perfection each and every time. Try some stuffed jalapenos, flautas, cheese dip, or more while you wait for your main course. Or, on second thought, keep the aperitivos coming. Plus with the best margaritas in Queens, it’s the perfect meetup spot to catch up with friends on the weekend. Enjoy the lively atmosphere any day of the week, or pop over on a weekend afternoon for brunch with legendary steak and eggs (and of course, the three sacred M’s of brunch: mimosas, bloody marys, and mini margaritas.) With the freshest ingredients, authentic recipes, and staff that have been in the game for over 25 years, 5 Burro Cafe is the answer to all your Mexican cravings.
2022: Queens Voted Margarita Cafe Best Mexican Restaurant!
Margarita Cafe
29-02 Francis Lewis Blvd, Flushing
(718) 358-2727 – margaritascafe.com
If you’re craving delicious Mexican food, head to Margarita Cafe, where all of your favorite dishes are not too far away. The owners of the joint said that their goal was to create an eating experience that touched all of the senses and the menu at Margarita Cafe consists of tried and true recipes with a twist. Feast on some appetizers like freshly made guacamole, ceviche, and jalapeño poppers or go for the main event with tacos, enchiladas, burritos and tamales. Wash the whole meal down with some of Margarita Cafe’s namesake drinks, with flavors like apple, passion fruit and guava. Patrons are welcome to reserve the restaurant for events and a list of packages is available for your celebration. Whether you’re coming in for a weeknight dinner or a first date, choose Margarita Cafe for the best Mexican food in town.
2021: Queens Voted Tequila Sunrise Best Mexican Restaurant!
Tequila Sunrise
34-37 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 631-0377 – baysidetequila.com
In the mood for a huge plate of nachos and enchiladas? Tequila Sunrise in Bayside serves up some of the most intricate and mouth watering Mexican cuisine in all of Queens. From an appetizing plate of chimichangas — soft dough rolls stuffed with shredded beef or chicken and garnished with guac or sour cream— to a vegetarian fajita, Tequila Sunrise has something for everyone to dine on. Since 1988, the restaurant has prided itself on presenting the best of what Mexican cuisine has to offer to the Bayside community and other Queens residents alike. You’re not only having a great dining experience at Tequila Sunrise, but also a great “at-home” eating experience.
2020: Queens Voted Tequila Sunrise Best Mexican Restaurant!
Tequila Sunrise
34-37 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 631-0377 – baysidetequila.com
This fan-favorite Mexican restaurant on Bell Boulevard reigns supreme in the borough, taking the top prize not just for its unbeatable margaritas, mojitos and customer service, but also for being the overall best Mexican restaurant in all of Queens. Decorated to perfection, Tequila Sunrise is the place to go for traditional Mexican fare (its guacamole alone will keep you coming back for more), and their iconic ice-cold drinks (we did mention margaritas and mojitos, didn’t we?).
2019: Queens Voted Tequila Sunrise Best Mexican Restaurant!
Tequila Sunrise
34-37 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 631-0377 – www.baysidetequila.com
This fan-favorite Mexican restaurant on Bell Boulevard reigns supreme in the borough, taking the top prize not just for its unbeatable margaritas, mojitos and customer service, but also for being the overall best Mexican restaurant in all of Queens. Decorated to perfection, Tequila Sunrise is the place to go for traditional Mexican fare (its guacamole alone will keep you coming back for more), and an ice-cold drink (we did mention margaritas and mojitos, didn’t we?).
2018: Queens Voted Tequila Sunrise Best Mexican Restaurant!
Tequila Sunrise
34-37 Bell Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361
(718) 631-0377 – www.baysidetequila.com
This fan-favorite Mexican restaurant on Bell Boulevard reigns supreme in the borough, taking the top prize not just for its unbeatable margaritas, mojitos and customer service, but also for being the overall best Mexican restaurant in all of Queens. Decorated to perfection, Tequila Sunrise is the place to go for traditional Mexican fare (it’s guacamole alone will keep you coming back for more), and an ice-cold drink (we did mention margaritas and mojitos, didn’t we?).
2017: Queens Voted Tequila Sunrise Best Mexican Restaurant!
Tequila Sunrise
34-37 Bell Blvd., Bayside, NY 11361. 718-631-0377
This fan-favorite Mexican restaurant on Bell Boulevard reigns supreme in the borough, taking the top prize not just for its unbeatable margaritas, mojitos and customer service, but also for being the overall best Mexican restaurant in all of Queens. Decorated to perfection, Tequila Sunrise is the place to go for traditional Mexican fare (it’s guacamole alone will keep you coming back for more), and an ice-cold drink (we did mention margaritas and mojitos, didn’t we?).
