Best Mexican Restaurants in Astoria (East)-Woodside (North)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Las Manos Quietas
A late-night Mexican comfort lane that stays simple and satisfying.
Notable Picks
8.1
A newer Broadway Corridor Mexican room that feels built for late-night comfort: warm plates, straightforward execution, and an easy rhythm for groups who want food to match the hour. It shines when you keep the order focused on a couple of satisfying staples instead of chasing the whole menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken quesadilla, Chicken burrito, Chips and salsa
What makes it special: A late-night Mexican comfort lane that stays simple and satisfying.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A birria-first taqueria built for fast, messy satisfaction—rich consommé, heavy-handed meat portions, and a menu that rewards sticking to the birria lane. It’s not a linger-and-sip room; it’s a focused takeout/counter mission for cravings that want depth and heat.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos with consommé, Birria ramen, Birria pizza
What makes it special: Birria-focused menu with real depth and strong consommé.
7.5
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Business Lunch Power Players
A smaller Broadway spot that reads like a neighborhood takeout-first option with a simple taco lane. It’s best treated as a compact order built around one protein taco set and one supporting item, rather than branching into too many categories at once.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pollo Tacos, Burrito, Quesadilla
What makes it special: Low-key taco-and-comfort lineup that works for quick pickups.