Best Group Dining Gatherings Mexican Restaurants in Long Island City-Hunters Point
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Casa Enrique
Michelin-recognized Mexican cooking anchored by mole, braises, and bigger plates.
Notable Picks
#1
Casa Enrique
8.8
A long-running LIC destination for regionally rooted Mexican cooking that leans into big, slow-cooked plates as much as tacos. The room stays energetic, and the kitchen’s best dishes reward ordering beyond the basics—think mole, braises, and seafood with deep chile-driven flavor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mole de Piaxtla, Braised lamb shank, Branzino “al pastor”
What makes it special: Michelin-recognized Mexican cooking anchored by mole, braises, and bigger plates.
8.3
A modern, cocktails-friendly Mexican spot that works best as a shareable-plates night—crispy snacks, queso, and tacos built for mixing and matching. It’s a strong pick when you want a lively room and a menu that can pivot from casual bites to a fuller dinner flow.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Esquites de la casa, Chipotle queso & chips
What makes it special: Shareable, bar-forward Mexican built around tacos, queso, and snackable sides.
Worthy Picks
#3
Blend
7.9
A lively Latin-fusion dining room where tacos are part of a bigger night—cocktails, energy, and shareable plates. Treat the tacos as one component of the table, paired with a bright starter and one signature drink to keep the meal from feeling heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak tacos, Shrimp tacos, Guacamole and chips
What makes it special: High-energy Latin-fusion spot where tacos work best with cocktails.