If La Quesadilla Sabrosa (The Delicious Quesadilla) isn't my favorite taco cart in all of Queens, it's certainly going to be in my top 5. I can always look forward to a good meal here because everything from the meat to the tortillas are outstanding and fresh. And unlike their neighboring mobile taquerias a block away, they are rarely any lines here.
Literally parked in front of the Chase Bank just off steps away from Little India, the smell of fresh cooked meats form a small aroma cloud of steam for passerbys and onlookers just looking to get a piece of the taco action. To claim a corner in front of a bank means there are few excuses for people not to have access to some dollar bills. That alone is pure genius on this cart's part.
Speaking of prices, each taco here is the standard Roosevelt / Elmhurst / Corona market price of $2.00. There is something about the way they make their carnitas and al pastor meats that make me slobber in anticipation each time. With the sprinkle of some lime, some bits of salsa thrown in the mix, it's practically the perfect taco. The nice lady who I often see manning the cart has a habit of stuffing the taco to the point where cilantro, onions, and meat take up most of the space on the tortilla. In order for me to be able to hold the taco up, I always have to ask for them to go easy on the cilantro and onions. They have a condiment station with all of the radishes, various salsas, limes, and gaucamole for the ultimate DIY taco customization.
While I think their tacos are excellent, some have contended their quesadillas are what they do best here (the name is no coincidence right?). It's hardly the quesadillas of the chain restaurant or bar food variety, but more like a giant folded over flour tortilla that would otherwise look like an oversized taco with bits of cotija cheese, lechuga, cilantro, lime, and plenty of filling. My favorite is the more expensive option in the huitlacoche (corn smut) at $3.50 and the ever simple quesadilla de papas (potatoes). On a whole they're all quite good, but for some reason the tacos take the cake for me.
Then there is the rest of the food. La Quesadilla Sabrosa offers an array of other antojitos from huaraches to tostadas to picaditos. All that I've sampled were decent to stellar, though they take considerably longer to prepare. When realizing our harsh winter weather as of late, this is never fun. I guess I just like it cheap and dirty (#1).
Their tortas, while fresh and filling, are still a notch below El Gallo Giro (yelp.com/biz/el-gallo-gi…) and more expensive than Tacos Guicho (yelp.com/biz/tacos-guich…) at $5.00 each across the board. Recommended meat fillings would be carnitas and chorizo, which usually tend to go quickest.
On a whole, the food is delicious and reasonably priced. Unfortunately this place isn't 24 hours and is usually only available from the evening to late night. The cart itself is bright and shockingly weather proof (covers / heat warmers). With a clean cart and delicious food, La Quesadilla Sabrosa is a win-win for all taco crawlers in the area. _____________ (#1) *wink* Hi there.
Only my second time trying the cart but I went with the chicken torta. Tasty and filled to the max! It was loaded with cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, onions, and jalapenos. Have to come back and try the quesadillas! Oi, I can't keep track of these delicious trucks!
If La Quesadilla Sabrosa (The Delicious Quesadilla) isn't my favorite taco cart in all of Queens, it's certainly going to be in my top 5. I can always look forward to a good meal here because everything from the meat to the tortillas are outstanding and fresh. And unlike their neighboring mobile taquerias a block away, they are rarely any lines here.
Literally parked in front of the Chase Bank just off steps away from Little India, the smell of fresh cooked meats form a small aroma cloud of steam for passerbys and onlookers just looking to get a piece of the taco action. To claim a corner in front of a bank means there are few excuses for people not to have access to some dollar bills. That alone is pure genius on this cart's part.
Speaking of prices, each taco here is the standard Roosevelt / Elmhurst / Corona market price of $2.00. There is something about the way they make their carnitas and al pastor meats that make me slobber in anticipation each time. With the sprinkle of some lime, some bits of salsa thrown in the mix, it's practically the perfect taco. The nice lady who I often see manning the cart has a habit of stuffing the taco to the point where cilantro, onions, and meat take up most of the space on the tortilla. In order for me to be able to hold the taco up, I always have to ask for them to go easy on the cilantro and onions. They have a condiment station with all of the radishes, various salsas, limes, and gaucamole for the ultimate DIY taco customization.
While I think their tacos are excellent, some have contended their quesadillas are what they do best here (the name is no coincidence right?). It's hardly the quesadillas of the chain restaurant or bar food variety, but more like a giant folded over flour tortilla that would otherwise look like an oversized taco with bits of cotija cheese, lechuga, cilantro, lime, and plenty of filling. My favorite is the more expensive option in the huitlacoche (corn smut) at $3.50 and the ever simple quesadilla de papas (potatoes). On a whole they're all quite good, but for some reason the tacos take the cake for me.
Then there is the rest of the food. La Quesadilla Sabrosa offers an array of other antojitos from huaraches to tostadas to picaditos. All that I've sampled were decent to stellar, though they take considerably longer to prepare. When realizing our harsh winter weather as of late, this is never fun. I guess I just like it cheap and dirty (#1).
Their tortas, while fresh and filling, are still a notch below El Gallo Giro (yelp.com/biz/el-gallo-gi…) and more expensive than Tacos Guicho (yelp.com/biz/tacos-guich…) at $5.00 each across the board. Recommended meat fillings would be carnitas and chorizo, which usually tend to go quickest.
On a whole, the food is delicious and reasonably priced. Unfortunately this place isn't 24 hours and is usually only available from the evening to late night. The cart itself is bright and shockingly weather proof (covers / heat warmers). With a clean cart and delicious food, La Quesadilla Sabrosa is a win-win for all taco crawlers in the area.
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(#1) *wink* Hi there.
Only my second time trying the cart but I went with the chicken torta. Tasty and filled to the max! It was loaded with cheese, lettuce, tomato, avocado, onions, and jalapenos. Have to come back and try the quesadillas! Oi, I can't keep track of these delicious trucks!