Best Trendy Mexican Restaurants in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Ayy Chihuahua
Colorful Ditmars cantina mixing big margaritas, fajitas, and brunch plates.
Notable Picks
8.3
Ayy Chihuahua is a Ditmars Mexican restaurant and bar where frozen margaritas, fajitas, and brunch plates meet a lively, neon-accented dining room. It leans more festive than formal, pulling in groups for casual nights out as much as couples sharing sizzling skillets.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Egg & Cheese Sandwich, Chicken Fajitas, Enchiladas Suizas
What Makes it Special: Colorful Ditmars cantina mixing big margaritas, fajitas, and brunch plates.
#2
Riviera Maya
8.2
Vibes:
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
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.
8.2
Spanglish NYC Astoria is a Ditmars Mexican kitchen and bar where tacos, quesadillas, and shareable appetizers are matched with cocktails and late hours. The space feels more polished than a basic taqueria, with a crowd that leans toward date nights, small groups, and brunch meetups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Tacos, Chicken Quesadillas, Guacamole & Chips
What Makes it Special: Polished Ditmars Mexican spot blending tacos, cocktails, and a social bar scene.
Worthy Picks
#4
Ya Valio
7.8
Ya Valio is a Mexican cantina on the corner of Steinway and 23rd Avenue that blends tacos, hookah nights, and DJs into a late-leaning party atmosphere. It’s less a quiet dinner spot and more a place to pair drinks and tacos with music, neon lights, and a social crowd.
Must-Try Dishes:
Monday Special: 3 Tacos & Margarita, Burrito El Chapo, Street-Style Tacos
What Makes it Special: Loud Steinway cantina where DJs, hookah, and tacos run late.
#5
Taco Tumba
7.7
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Girls Night Out Approved
Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
A nightlife-leaning Mexican spot where the room, music, and cocktails are the headline, and the food is best treated as shareable support for the party. Keep the order strategic—two taco plates plus one larger starter—and let the drinks and energy carry the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Truffle nachos, Margarita tower
What Makes it Special: A Mexican dinner-and-nightlife hybrid with high-energy ambience.