Woodside Mexican Restaurant for Spiced Cecina and Al Pastor

El Vaquerito is a Woodside Mexican restaurant on Northern Boulevard, an affordable neighborhood lunch spot with attentive, friendly service. Spiced cecina and tacos al pastor lead the order, and complimentary chips and salsa arrive before the main plates.

Beyond the tacos, chicken tostadas and enchiladas with rice and beans fill out the table. Seasoned tripe offers a different direction for diners who like to branch out from their usual order. Diners give it a 4.4 average across 312 reviews, praising the tacos, desserts and drinks. Find it at 54-11 Northern Boulevard in Queens.

Drinks, coffee and desserts round out the menu, and a sweet finish is worth the extra room. Doors open at 10 AM every day, closing at 9 PM Monday through Thursday and 10 PM Friday through Sunday, which leaves plenty of time for a late lunch or an easy weeknight dinner.