Best Quick Bites Mexican Restaurants in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
El Rey Del Taco
High-volume taco truck slinging classic Mexico City–style tacos until late.
Notable Picks
8.5
El Rey Del Taco runs a late-night taco truck at Ditmars and 31st Street, turning out Mexico City–style tacos deep into the night. Locals rely on it for quick, inexpensive suadero, al pastor, and carnitas after bars and shifts when most kitchens are long closed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Suadero Tacos, Al Pastor Tacos, Carnitas Tacos
What Makes it Special: High-volume taco truck slinging classic Mexico City–style tacos until late.
8.1
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Fast-casual burritos and bowls built for repeatable lunch runs—quick assembly, reliable portions, and a choose-your-build rhythm that keeps lines moving. The best experience comes from a tight, classic burrito build that doesn’t get overstuffed or sauce-heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Build-your-own burrito, Burrito bowl, Quesadilla
What Makes it Special: Fast, customizable burritos that stay dependable for lunch repeat runs.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Family Friendly Favorites
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.
Fresca Tortilla is an old-school counter-service Tex-Mex spot where fried and soft corn tacos stay firmly in the under-$10 zone. Locals lean on it for quick, filling taco plates built on house-made tortillas and no-frills portions that feel geared toward hungry regulars more than scene-chasing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Chicken Taco Plate, Grilled Steak Taco Plate, Fish Taco Plate
What Makes it Special: Old-school Tex-Mex counter with a huge, ultra-cheap taco menu.