Best Family Friendly Mexican Restaurants in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Los Portales
Broadway’s go-to sit-down Mexican spot with big, affordable combo plates.
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#1
Los Portales
8.5
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Hidden Gems Heaven
Los Portales is a long-running Broadway standby for sizzling fajitas, saucy enchiladas, and plates of tacos that feel built for regulars as much as first-timers. Portions are generous, prices stay low, and a steady stream of neighborhood diners gives it the feel of a default Mexican choice in this part of Astoria.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Tacos, Bistec en Salsa Verde Plato, Chicken Enchiladas
What Makes it Special: Broadway’s go-to sit-down Mexican spot with big, affordable combo plates.
#2
Riviera Maya
8.2
Vibes:
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Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
A lively, colorful dining room built around crowd-pleasing Mexican standards with a noticeable Peruvian crossover, which makes the menu broader than most in the ZIP. The best move is to anchor your meal with one standout entrée and a bright starter, then keep the rest simple so the kitchen’s strengths stay clear.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lomo saltado, Carne asada tacos, Ceviche
What Makes it Special: A Mexican-Peruvian menu in a high-energy, colorful room.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
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Comfort Food Classics
Late Night Legends
Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant is a long-running sit-down spot just off the Ditmars train where a big menu of tacos, enchiladas, and combo plates runs nightly until around 2:30 a.m. It’s less about scene and more about dependable, late-night Mexican with TVs and margaritas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos Suaves Dorados, Chicken Tacos, Enchiladas Verdes
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood Mexican restaurant with full plates and tacos served past 2 a.m.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
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Moho Mexican Grill is a halal-friendly, build-your-own Mexican counter on Ditmars where burritos, bowls, and quesadillas are assembled fast with customizable toppings. It’s more about speed and convenience than lingering, but locals rely on it for quick, filling lunches and weeknight takeout.
Must-Try Dishes:
Build-Your-Own Burrito Bowl, Chicken Tinga Burrito, Carne Asada Quesadilla
What Makes it Special: Halal-friendly Mexican counter service where you build burritos, bowls, and quesadillas.
#5
Las Patronas
7.6
Las Patronas is a sit-down Mexican restaurant on Steinway that replaced a prior taqueria with a slightly more polished dining room and a menu built around tacos, enchiladas, and flautas. It reads as a neighborhood option rather than a destination, but works well for casual dinners when you want table service and cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Tacos, Chicken Flautas, Enchiladas Suizas
What Makes it Special: Steinway sit-down Mexican with flautas, tacos, and casual cocktails.