Café de Olla

This unpretentious Astoria spot serves a broad Mexican menu. Beyond the tamales, visitors highlight full-sized tacos on soft tortillas packed with options like suadero and huitlacoche. The kitchen also turns out tostadas, chilaquiles, mole enchiladas, and fresh breads, alongside horchata and traditional sweets. The dining experience is entirely casual: you grab your food and find a table. Because it is popular with locals, the space is often packed, and service can take some time, but the fresh, generous portions keep the tables filled.