Six Jackson Heights Tables Around the World

Few blocks in the city eat as widely as Jackson Heights. These six run from Colombian rotisserie chicken and Bangladeshi biryani to NYC's first Nepali restaurant, Himalayan thalis, and a late-night Colombian sports bar.

Pollos Mario
Mon – Thu, 10:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 10:00 – 23:00; Sun, 10:00 – 21:00
4.3 (4,825)
86-13 Roosevelt Ave

A Roosevelt Avenue staple serving slow-roasted rotisserie chicken and generous Colombian platters. It fits a hungry group. Open to 11:00 PM on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.

Chef's Mahal-Mannan Restaurant & Grill
Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 22:30
4.6 (855)
37-19 73rd St, 2nd floor

A spacious second-floor room for authentic Bangladeshi cooking, from tender kacchi biryani to standout singaras. It suits a shared feast. Open to 10:30 PM on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.

Himalayan Yak Restaurant
Mon – Tue, Thu, 16:00 – 00:00 (+1); Wed, 14:00 – 00:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1)
4.2 (1,693)
72-20 Roosevelt Ave

NYC's first Nepali restaurant plates Himalayan staples like momos and yak specialties, with evening live music. It fits a later, lively dinner. Open to 1:00 AM on weekends. Pricing is mid-priced.

Laliguras Restaurant
Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 23:00
4.2 (730)
37-63 76th St

A modest Jackson Heights room turning out comforting Nepali home cooking, from spiced thalis to tender momos. It works for an inexpensive, filling meal. Open daily to 11:00 PM. Pricing is inexpensive.

Namaste Tasi Delek Restaurant & Bar
Mon – Wed, Fri – Sun, 12:00 – 02:00 (+1); Thu, 12:00 – 23:00
4.5 (327)
37-66 74th Street

A Jackson Heights spot drawing crowds for Nepalese thalis, spiced momos, and a generous lunch buffet, roughly 17 dollars. It fits a late group night. Open to 2:00 AM most days. Pricing is inexpensive.

El Paisa Bar
Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 04:00 (+1)
4.2 (296)
87-05 Northern Boulevard

A lively Colombian sports bar with Latin music and a welcoming late-night energy. It suits a group watching a match over drinks. Open daily to 4:00 AM. Pricing is mid-priced.

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