La Espiga
Tucked into a semi-subterranean Queens space, this spot serves standout fried carnitas and fresh, handmade tortillas.
- Mon, Sun, 10:00 – 22:00; Tue, 10:00 – 00:00 (+1); Wed, Fri – Sat, 10:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu, 10:00 – 01:00 (+1)
- $$
- 42-11 102nd St
- 4.0 (447 reviews)
Description
Beyond the staples, the kitchen keeps things interesting with a daily-changing menu of Mexican specials. On weekends, the draw shifts to tacos de cuerito y carnitas, served in generous portions that have earned the spot a reputation among locals as one of the area's best taco destinations. While the food consistently wins people over, visitors note that the experience can sometimes come with inconsistent customer service.
Good to know
Cuerito on weekends