Casa Enrique

Long Island City's authentic Mexican restaurant. Chef Cosme Aguilar presents cuisine from Mexico's Chiapas region: cooking from the heart.

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    (347) 448-6040

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    casaenriquelic.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

548 49th Ave (at Vernon Blvd) Long Island City , NY 11101 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails, BYO

Comments / 223


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Mexican food margaritas good for dates trendy tres leches cake bar spicy food good for groups BYOB desserts chicken casual pork ribs brunch food great value mezcal meats chile rellenos gardens corn salad
Jenna Odett Laskin

1 subway stop on the 7 from Grand Central for NYC's only Michelin????Mexican. Go for ???? (chorizo , ???? were favorites, skip ???? ), and mole is no joke. Tres leches for dessert is good to share 3-4 ways.

Eater

One of the few places open until 11 pm in Long Island City, go to Casa Enrique for the al pastor tacos and the hearty pozole . What really is the shining star though is the mole de piaxtla. Read more

Emily Wilson

Step into Casa Enrique and pretend you're in Mexico City . Start with a margarita (take advantage of their specials), guacamole (order it spicy ), and sopecitos de chorizo . Carry on from there.

Vanessa Montes

For sure try the fish tacos , chicken mole , sopecitos de chorizo , crab tostadas and the tres leches . So good!

Matthew Breuer

it’s very good Mexican food but it’s place near the top of lists surprises me - no dishes that stand out remarkably, just everything done very well

Alex Robertson

very good guacamole and tacos . lady friend loved it more than I did and it’s as pricey as you’d expect a Michelin starred place to be (but no more?) but the space is nice and the drinks were good too

Marc Schneeberger

It is said that a Mexican Restaurant has to be rated by its Mole , so this one is exceptional!!! In addition ceviche and guacamole are amazing and prices are fair . Its a must in LIC!

Rebecca Mazza

The brisket tacos are a winner! Start with guacamole and end with the chocolate pot de creme. The spicy cucumber margarita is one of the best. Well worth the trip from manhattan

Michael Hintze

Amazing mole , top notch tacos , great enchiladas , and excellent margaritas . Michelin rated quality all for a fair price .

Time Out New York

Cosme and Luis Aguilar, the chef and GM respectively, pay homage to their late mother with traditional plates, including some based on her recipes, such as chicken mole and cochinito chiapaneco Read more

Ben Floyd

Best Mexican in NYC! Simple home cooking w/ amazing flavours & a lovely environment all at a good price. If you're lucky enough 2 b there when the head chef Cosme is there be sure to chat with him.

IrmaZandl ZandlSlant

Delicious brunch . cucumber margaritas and michaladas are fantastic. The guacomole is a must and their dipping sauces are great - I had a whole jar of the green sauce with my huevos chorizo . YUMS!!

Alfric List

The mole and the enchiladas were really good , the attention of the waitress was good ! And the music was really nice with a volume reasonable / muy Bueno Buena comida . Atencion y nada caro

Serious Eats

A classier neighborhood spot compared to most New York Mexican restaurants , with slightly upscale takes on home-style Mexican dishes . Go for the rajas con crema and the stewed pork ribs .

M K

Real authentic Mexican, great food, great drinks and staff were lovely. Enchiladas and Tacos were great, very reasonably priced. Try the Margarita Daiquiri !

KE

Great service, charming space, busy even on a Monday! The margaritas , enchiladas with green sauce & chocolate pot de creme were heavenly. Dishes are on the small side for sharing but tasty! Go here!

Ray Lin

Holy guacamole ! Seriously, the guac is delicious (get it spicy ). Totally reasonable prices, especially if you go splitty-splitty on the tacos with someone.

PureWow

We’re drooling over the ostiones empanizados with chili mayo ($16). And don’t even get us started on the pescado con elote with cheese-smothered corn (market price, but always totally reasonable). Read more

AmateurConcierge

Some of the best Mexican in the boroughs. Reasonably priced for being so fancified as well . All tacos ruled, as did the entrees (mole ). Guac actually might've been a low light

7th.List

Serving food from the Chiapas region of Mexico. Taste: Chicken mole and cochinito chiapaneco (guajillo-marinated baby pork ribs ). The white-painted spot features a garden and works from Queens artists Read more

John Burke

Finally tried this place after walking by for over a year. It's amazing! The drinks are great, house made guac is delicious and the entrees are awesome. Worth the wait.

jiresell

Get all the variety of tacos they make and share them with the table! They are great. But be sure to get the chicken mole , it is outstanding! Tres Leches to finish!

Leemor Yuravlivker

Don’t miss the guac , vegetarian enchiladas , and mole . If you get dessert , do tres leches .

Derek Kan

Mole is super good, tacos are always on point with Chorizo and Lengua . Skirt steak , red snapper - can't go wrong. Wash it down with agua con chile or a sangria . #winwinwin

Tim Mulcrone

Amazing authentic , no frills Mexican food like my BFF's abuela used to make. Highly recommend the spicy guac , delicious mole chicken , Chipotle meatballs and pastor tacos .

Berk Kapicioglu

I had the huevos con chorizo for brunch and it was delicious. A Michelin rated Mexican restaurant with cute decor.

Safraz Ali

Mojitos are awesome!!! The mole was as authentic as my aunts!! As was the lamb !! Took me back to my childhood! Will totally be back. And their rice !! Soooo good!! Flavor in everything!! Yummmm

Chad Horner

one of the most accessible michelin-starred restaurants in New York, and the only one featuring Mexican cuisine . the chicken mole is the signature dish

Cary Lawson

Everything was delicious - guac , classic margarita , enchiladas verdes and tres leches cake . Mole excellent, too!

Robert Lee

We shared the lamb shank and the chicken mole - both flavorful and incredible. The aguachile Margarita had a nice little kick! Nice find!

Dana OMalley

Some of the best salsas I've EVER had. Go splitsies with someone on tacos al pastor and the mesquite chicken tacos . Slather with the aforementioned salsa . Wash down with 2-3 delicious margs .

Zev Levit-Ramos

The meatballs (albundigas) were delicious. Also, the enchiladas are fantastic. Anything with Mole will delight.

Eater

Head to New York's only Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant for beef tongue tacos , chicken smothered in a heady mole sauce , and a monster crab tostada . Read more

Altius Enterprises

All their food is super tasty, but their chicken tacos are really great and they have some very interesting flavored margaritas that are all made with fresh, house-made ingredients.

Victoria Han

Tacos are delicious! However, it can get a little loud so if you can wait, asking for a table in their pretty garden /back area might be worth it for the atmosphere.

PureWow

We’re drooling over the ostiones empanizados, aka fried oysters with chili mayo . And don’t even get us started on the pescado con elote with cheese-smothered corn Read more

Kathleen Vargas

Great ambiance with good food. Love their pozole and their tostada with crab . Also try their blueberry mojito .

Jill Grafflin

This is not sloppy burrito Mexican. This is family recipes , lovingly made by a native chef trained in French cooking. Balanced flavors, complex mole , love the sopes . Very close to 7 Train too.

Michael Anthony

Best Mexican food in the city for more sit down, upscale dining .

Kristen Payne

This is a happening spot and the food is delicious! Also our waitress was lovely, wish I remembered her name. I got the enchiladas with both sauce options... Yum

Matthew Breuer

It’s all very good, but after ordering almost the entire menu, there are other places in the city that do any given dish better, and it’s not much of an experience.

William Nelligan

Lovely room, attentive staff , phenomenal food. Don't miss the molé . But you can't go wrong.

J L

One of the best Mexican joints not just LIC but NYC. On point margaritas , tacos , and entrees.

Julie Soscia

Great vibe, delicious Mexican dishes and cocktail specials ! Try anything served on the menu with mole . The guac is really tasty as well .

Compass

Mexican street food snacks and gourmet Latin fusion dishes cross paths on the menu at this cozy bleached wood-tabled brunch and dinner favorite.

Rebecca Gishkariany

Try the cow tongue tacos . I know, sounds sketchy , but it's delicious & tastes like beef cheeks . Also the tres leches cake and flan are worth saving room for dessert .

Janelle Greene

Girl. Live your very best life and get the guacamole . You don't even need to order anything else and every other chops and guac will taste like sandpaper after this, promise.

Jesse Horsley

One of the best margaritas I have had! Their salsa and mole are killer. Ceviche , beet salad , and guacamole are only decent

Dave Klein

Best ceviche I've ever had. Mole enchiladas were excellent. Cocktails were well mixed. Pricey but absolutely worth every penny.

Gajtana Simonovska

Worth the visit. Among the best Mexican ever. Not your cheap Mexican, but not expensive either. Special place- looking forward to returning.

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