Mi Espiguita Taqueria
“Years ago I lived in LA, and these are the best tortas/tacos I've had on the East Coast.”
“It's a small hole in the wall place right under the train tracks between Broadway and 34th Avenue.”
“Probably one of the best places for Mexican food in Queens”
Mi Espiguita Taqueria
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
7 reviews
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What an amazing find in Astoria! Very low-key restaurant (small with only a few tables), with good, fast service and fantastic Mexican food. We tried the $7 huarache al pastor (spicy pork with beans, lettuce, and cheese on a ginormous corn tortilla). This was so huge it actually was served on two plates to hold it all in!
The $7 burrito was also the size of a human head and was fantastic – jam packed with meat, beans, rice, sour cream, lettuce and tomato. Tacos were $2.75 each and were topped with cilantro and served with lime. Try the guacamole and chips on the side – the guacamole was very unusual (more puréed than is typival) but tasty.
After such a great experience at Los Tacos at the Chelsea market, we decided to get tacos in Queens.
Sadly, the experience was not as rewarding. Still delicious and probably better than any average taco stand but the visit at Chelsea market spoiled me.
The pork lengua, beef and chicken tacos were all delicious. A bit of lime, cilantro and onions. I can imagine this being an amazing late night snack.
The guac was smooth and blended. I would have preferred chunky and fresh. For the price of $5.50, it was a bit steep.
3.5 stars
An authentic Mexican restaurant serving generous portions. We ordered a burrito and a torta to go. I can't recall which meat we ordered since I went almost a year ago. This place had great reviews so I had to take L since we both enjoy Mexican food. The burrito was okay, nothing special. Maybe a bit disappointing. Definitely not good enough for me to return. It's missing something. I think Los Tacos from Chelsea Market ruined Mexican food for me since they're so ridiculously delicious. Nothing comes close to their tacos. I guess the burrito here was just a bit bland in comparison to what I've had before. I've ordered burritos from lots of authentic Mexican restaurants and none have really impressed me. This place may be authentic but it's just okay in my book. I think Home Made Taqueria is much better.
4.5 actually. Cash only.
Teeny space right under the train tracks. Yummy food. Be adventurous even if you don't know what you're ordering. The tortas are excellent and very cheap.
This is a great spot to grab a bit en route to the beer garden, etc.
Small interior dining space and (i think ) they deliver.
An authentic Mexican place in Astoria with cheap eats and pretty good food.
My only problem is that guacamole looked like it's blended. One big bowl for $5 isn't really that bad. Only if it's good.
Their 3 taco combo with rice and beans for $6 is a freakin steal. Place isn't one of those sit down Mexican places on date night but they do have a few tables.
Will always keep them in mind if ever I'm in the area again.
Great place for pickup or delivered tacos. Not the cleanest place when you walk in, but what do you expect for a taco place. Huge portions for the value. $6 for 3 small tacos, rice, and beans. Their regular tacos are $2.25 and are pretty big. Burritos for $6 is monstrous.
I recommend.
Holy moly, I walked by here last week and it looked like an honest to God hole-in-the-wall taqueria. Now, for those of you unfamiliar with what that is, it's basically like a dive bar but for tacos, burritos or tortas. No fusion, no high falutin 'infusions' or creme fraiche. Just thin tortillas, stuffed with well seasoned meats and some veggies. The bonus of this place is that it's good-probably the best Mexican I've had in New York. The guacamole is good and plentiful, coming in a big tub and big plate of fresh made chips coming in under 10 bucks-which is probably some of the best value guac wise compared to other places. One avocado mixed in with small pinch of cilantro in an impressive but shallow stone bowl doesn't make for good guac.
The tortas also come packed and it's hard to hold onto it without it crumbling under its own weight. The chorizo was well done and you could taste the flavor as the big chunk of avocado mixed in with the other veggies. The milanesa was flattened out and crispy which was practically spilled out over the edges of the soft, tasty torta bread,
The burrito which-can easily be split by two very hungry people-or 4 small children is under 7 bucks and with a Jarritos it's a feast for under 10 bucks.
Cash only