Queens Tacos, Rotisserie Chicken and Micheladas

4.5 (1,229)

Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

8-65 Woodward Ave

A low-key Queens spot for juicy Peruvian rotisserie chicken and hearty Mexican plates, with sides of beans, rice and yuca fries with green sauce. Tables start with complimentary chips and salsa, and the outdoor setup is lit and heated.

4.6 (511)

Mon – Wed, 12:00 – 22:00; Thu – Sun, 12:00 – 23:00

66-21 Fresh Pond Road

This Fresh Pond Road spot serves generous Mexican classics like birria tacos alongside calamari, salmon and chicken dishes. The interior channels a traditional Mexican look, and the drinks list leans refreshing.

4.4 (557)

Tue – Sat, 12:00 – 21:45; Sun, 12:00 – 20:45

66-36 Fresh Pond Rd

A casual Ridgewood taqueria for pork and al pastor tacos, burritos, quesadillas and house-made guacamole. Micheladas and real-fruit drinks round out the order, with a back area for small groups and an outdoor patio.

4.4 (74)

Mon – Sat, 07:00 – 22:00; Sun, 08:00 – 16:00

8-83 Cypress Ave

This Ridgewood diner on Cypress Avenue pairs affordable breakfast classics and fresh coffee with birria tacos and a smoky consome. Homemade-style French toast anchors breakfast, and tres leches is on the dessert list.