Best Group Dining Mexican Restaurants in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
3 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.
Notable Picks
#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
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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.
Worthy Picks
#3
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.