Al Pastor Tacos, Arepas and Peruvian Rotisserie

4.2 (599)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

67-12 Fresh Pond Road

Las Margaritas on Fresh Pond Road serves casual Mexican classics like loaded tostadas, tacos and calamari with pitchers of margaritas, beer and wine. Bar seating and TVs draw a neighborhood crowd for lunch and happy hour, though food quality can vary.

4.2 (188)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

66-89 Forest Avenue

Ridgewood Taco Factory at 66-89 Forest Avenue is a low-key counter for N.Y. strip and al pastor tacos, carnitas, burrito bowls and aguas frescas, geared mainly to takeout. The salsa roja is notably spicy, and guacamole, cheese and sour cream cost extra.

4.7 (53)

Mon – Sat, 10:00 – 23:00; Sun, 10:00 – 22:00

55-28 Myrtle Ave

Arepas Brooklyn on Myrtle Ave makes Venezuelan arepas by hand in front of guests, including the Arepa de Pabellón with shredded beef, black beans, sweet plantains and cheese, plus chicken cachapas, maduros and loaded salchipapa in a compact grab-and-go space.

4.7 (610)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 21:30

100-05 Metropolitan Ave

Don Pollo in Forest Hills serves well-seasoned Peruvian rotisserie chicken, fresh ceviche and substantial seafood plates, plus chicken fried rice cooked without heavy grease. Half-chickens often stretch to next-day leftovers.