THE Birria on the block Restaurante
A casual Queens spot serving up hearty Mexican street food, from cheese-pull tortas to birria tacos.
- Mon – Thu, 10:00 – 02:00 (+1); Fri – Sun, 10:00 – 04:00 (+1)
- $$
- 104-02 Northern Blvd
- 4.0 (149 reviews)
Description
Located on Northern Boulevard, the kitchen prepares a broad lineup including torta cubana, fajitas, pozole, and molcajete. While the afternoon environment is quiet and the agua de Jamaica is highly rated, visitors report inconsistent standards. Some diners enjoy the chicken tortas, but others find the carnitas excessively salty. Customer service also draws contrasting feedback, ranging from a welcoming counter presence during off-peak hours to defensive reactions when food preparation issues are raised.