Long Island City's authentic Mexican restaurant. Chef Cosme Aguilar presents cuisine from Mexico's Chiapas region: cooking from the heart.
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 |
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.
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
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.
For sure try the fish tacos , chicken mole , sopecitos de chorizo , crab tostadas and the tres leches . So good!
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
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
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!
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
Amazing mole , top notch tacos , great enchiladas , and excellent margaritas . Michelin rated quality all for a fair price .
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
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.
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!!
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
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 .
Real authentic Mexican, great food, great drinks and staff were lovely. Enchiladas and Tacos were great, very reasonably priced. Try the Margarita Daiquiri !
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!
Holy guacamole ! Seriously, the guac is delicious (get it spicy ). Totally reasonable prices, especially if you go splitty-splitty on the tacos with someone.
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
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
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
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.
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!
Don’t miss the guac , vegetarian enchiladas , and mole . If you get dessert , do tres leches .
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
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 .
I had the huevos con chorizo for brunch and it was delicious. A Michelin rated Mexican restaurant with cute decor.
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
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
Everything was delicious - guac , classic margarita , enchiladas verdes and tres leches cake . Mole excellent, too!
We shared the lamb shank and the chicken mole - both flavorful and incredible. The aguachile Margarita had a nice little kick! Nice find!
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 .
The meatballs (albundigas) were delicious. Also, the enchiladas are fantastic. Anything with Mole will delight.
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
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.
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.
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
Great ambiance with good food. Love their pozole and their tostada with crab . Also try their blueberry mojito .
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.
Best Mexican food in the city for more sit down, upscale dining .
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
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.
Lovely room, attentive staff , phenomenal food. Don't miss the molé . But you can't go wrong.
One of the best Mexican joints not just LIC but NYC. On point margaritas , tacos , and entrees.
Great vibe, delicious Mexican dishes and cocktail specials ! Try anything served on the menu with mole . The guac is really tasty as well .
Mexican street food snacks and gourmet Latin fusion dishes cross paths on the menu at this cozy bleached wood-tabled brunch and dinner favorite.
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 .
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.
One of the best margaritas I have had! Their salsa and mole are killer. Ceviche , beet salad , and guacamole are only decent
Best ceviche I've ever had. Mole enchiladas were excellent. Cocktails were well mixed. Pricey but absolutely worth every penny.
Worth the visit. Among the best Mexican ever. Not your cheap Mexican, but not expensive either. Special place- looking forward to returning.
The best margaritas and sangria served in Long Island City, Queens. A nice complementary serving of chips and salsa. I love the roasted corn salad. - Azer Yesil Emre
Great nachos served in a cast iron skillet, excellent margaritas, decent happy hour - Scott Ingles
Great views and terrific spot to picnic in the spring and summer! - Tim Huber
All of their beers are amazing and the rose margarita is a must-try. - Dana OMalley
Gordon's Breakfast is the best cocktail I've ever had: Worcester sauce, hot sauce, cucumber, gin. Slightly spicy. - Jun Lu