Tacuba Cantina Mexicana

Tacuba Cantina Mexicana by famed Chef Julian Medina from Toloache, Yerba Buena & Coppelia. Tacuba will feature a large collection of Tequilas and Mezcal.

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  • Phone

    (718) 786-2727

  • Website

    tacubanyc.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

3501 36th St (at 35th Ave) Astoria , NY 11106 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Parking Street, Private Lot, Valet
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 63


Keywords:

tacos margaritas good for groups oaxacan grasshopper casual good for dates quesadillas happy hour trendy micheladas churros spacious brunch food corn desserts meats pickles good for special occasions zucchini gin
Lillian Rodriguez

Tacos are small which sucks but they pack SO MUCH FLAVOR. For the seafood lovers, try the pulpo and chorizo taco . Simply amazing. Margaritas are decent and they have a variety of flavors.

Eater

Menu lists 9 taco options, all on handmade tortillas . One with zucchini , corn , crispy hibiscus flowers, & pickled jalapeños , and a Oaxacan grasshopper taco for the more adventurous. Read more

Gothamist

Tacuba brings a tasty Mexican party to Astoria. The Piña pizza ($20 for two) comes adorned with a beautiful orchid-like flower. They also serve empanadas , tacos , quesadillas , and specialty drinks . Read more

Trae F

The food here is delicious and the drinks were flowing. A lively and fun place to go after a visit to the museum of the moving image across the street.

Pavlix

Pretty authentic Mexican joint.Had tacos , cocktails and corn , all delicious.Brunching there on a Sunday is a perfect start to the day before hitting the cinema museum just across the street.

Tracy Solorzano

I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Food was delicious - the nacho and tortilla soup are to DIE for!! Decor is also very cool

Silvana

Steak dish, chicken quesadilla , fried calamari , churros and flan DELICIOUS!!!!!! Very tasty and not your regular tex mex type of place. Chef Julian Medina thumbs up!!!!!

Emily Westaby

Happy hour at the bar 12-7pm: $6 frozen margaritas (lime , mango , tamarind or pomegranate ) $5 drafts , $8 appetizers - open-faced quesadillas , empanadas , tacos . Don't miss the brussel sprouts ($6 side).

Graylyn Roose

Try the michelada with shrimp...it's delicious! Tableside guac is a must. And we tried the grasshopper tacos...not bad!

Sunaina

Fish tacos are to die for... Came here for happy hour and my drinks were strong and good. Combined it with nachos and fish tacos and I was more than happy.

Ben Gasparini

Get the grasshopper tacos if you are adventurous. I did and loved them, also there are enough buggers to share with friends.

Billy Keenly

The Chapulin Tacos , featuring Oaxacan Grasshoppers , reward those brave enough to order them with a unique and satisfying crunch. Don't think about it, just do it.

Mike Wimsatt

For a taste of Mexico City try the pozole on the brunch menu . Or get daring and get the chapulín (Oaxacan grasshopper ).

Rick Contreras

These drinks are delish! The one one the left is "Piña Para la niña" and the one on the right is "Pepinada" sans the jalepeño .

Jo  Giampietro-Valletutti

The Guacamole is AMAZING!, The Chicken Quesadillas , Pollo Tacos & Carnitas Tacos are so yummy. The Aguachile En Molcajete is Delish!

Billy Keenly

The carnitas tacos have a small bit of chicharron on top, the crunch complimenting the smoothness of the avocado . Damn beautiful thing.

Fodor's Travel

In Astoria, Tacuba pairs gourmet Mexican with fresh-ingredient cocktails (some of which are festively served in carved-out pineapple husks).

Mischa

This is not authentic , but it is not texmex either. They mix Mexican recipes with NY taste and get awesome results. But if you want the real thing, hit the chapulines taco .

Sam Moore

Everything. I love it all. This place has great food and even better margaritas .

Lucy Maria

The service and atmosphere here are great! If you order the tacos , the portion is small so make sure to order a side.

Amanda Schneider

Try the huitlacoche quesadilla and brussel sprouts . The piña is the best cocktail on the menu hands down!

Estelle Stravato

Everything is good

Alfred M.

they make the $11 guac at your table. very impressive menu. expensive , but not overpriced. would still choose pachanga, but a nice change of pace. staff attentive. authentic vibe.

Rick Contreras

The drinks are awesome. The Pina Para la niña is a marvelously sweet drink which I recommend.

s v

Margaritas are strong ; share pitchers ! The grasshopper tacos are like spicy rice crispies ????

Vicki Raines

The Poquito Picante is delicious - gin , infused jalepeno , cucumber , can't go wrong.

Ronna

The guacamole is good. The tacos are small but delicious. The octopus is very good.

Carmen N

It was lively and casual and had tasty margaritas and excellent chilaquiles .

Vanessa Rueda

beautiful ambiance, great service, food not so amazing. Get the Peruvian ceviche .

Vince Frisina

Try the mussels appetizer ! The sauce is a spicy , bacon-y treat in itself.

Connor Turner

Fantastic tacos and reasonably priced. A hidden gem inside Queens.

Chach

Open face quesadilla was great, I could prob eat infinity of them

Jamie W

Octopus chorizo tacos and the camarones tacuba are absolutely everything.

Jenn Valdez

Their avocado fries are pretty amazing!

Danielle Zeitler

aaaamazing Guac ! Love the atmosphere and decor. Fun with a large crowd.

Amanda Kelly

Airy and bright restaurant . See so for yourself with their virtual tour before you go! Read more

Ron Foo Chun

Carnitas tacos and tableside guac were muy delicious!

Nicholas Alorac

Nachos are the bomb! Great Margaritas too!

Kimmie Ohh

Order their carnitas tacos & a frozen margarita !

Kristin Resurreccion

Smoky Paloma cocktail , lechon tacos , and churros w/cajeta.

Lillian Prz

The food tastes authentic ! Beef and fish tacos are delicious.

stephanie wu

do not get takeout here. torta is garbage, also took 26 min. lunch time weekday, restaurant was 1/6 full

Alfred M.

really great happy hour selections and prices

Deborah Bearden

love the margaritas and carne asada dish

Mia Alicata

Honestly best Mexican restaurant I've ever eaten at.

Anjola Toro

Best shrimp micheladas I've Eva had!

Sarah Lambino

Everything is delicious. Everything.

Omar B

Drinks and food on point with the service!

Romero Tragedy

The shrimp empanadas are everything!

Colin M. Ford

The fish tacos are seriously great here.

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