Enjoy awesome views of Manhattan while you devour tacos Al Pastor, or Lengua or Cabeza. Be daring with your choices and you’ll be rewarded.
This spot's chicken-or-pork ramen's made with Japan-sourced ingredients including a secret "spicy oil" called Rayu, traditionally used to kick up cuts of M Bison. Read more.
Pancakes that are worth the five-hour wait on a Saturday, but if you go during the week you just might beat the crowd...
Try the vegetarian taco. Creamy guacamole, a grilled spring onion, cotija cheese & drizzles of crema elevate the taco from humdrum to extraordinary. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try pizzaiolo Chris Iacono’s artisinal margherita pie, blistered in a hand-built, wood-fired oven. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
I think a safe rule of thumb would be 1 pizza and 1 appetizer for two people, and two pizzas for three people, unless you're super hungry.
This is a must-stop for me when I’m in NYC, but you can’t go wrong at any of David Chang’s restaurants. -Monica Pope, Top Chef
You can't go wrong with mofongo, a dish of ground plantains mixed with pork and cheese and dripping in cheese sauce. Read more.
The pressed brisket sandwich is amazing! The brisket is so soft and the bread is buttery with a perfect crunch on the outside. Good French fries too!
Bustling Greek restaurant open late and offering some of the best Tzatziki west of the Acropolis. Seafood is the specialty here.
Try the Nagoya, made with a chicken, pork and fish broth filled with minced pork, Chinese leek, scallion, bean sprouts and chili pepper. Read more.
Cozy. Unpretentious. And the brussel sprout pizza was nothing short of amazing. The meat and cheese combo is worth a try as well. A phenomenal addition to a growing neighborhood.
Sit at the bar and watch the pizza being made. if it takes awhile to get your food dont worry you will be treated well.
Top billing goes to the carne asada. With flavor so intense, it‘s hard to justify ordering anything else. That said, the pulled pork and pollo asado (grilled chicken) are also excellent. Read more.
This is our pick for the best Banh Mi in the city. Quick, fast, cheap, tasty and made to order! Our favorite is the #1 house special – make it spicy!
if you find yourself in astoria, queens craving raw fish and sake this is this place. fresh fish. innovative rolls and great service.
Try the Pescado a las Brasas taco, available at the sit-down café and takeout taqueria. It's one of NYC's 26 best tacos! Read more.
This spot serves up mind-blowing tacos and other Mexican delicacies, though note their prices hedge closer to those in Manhattan. If you eat in, though, expect at least a half-hour wait for food. Read more.
Don't miss the lamb sausage, pulled pork or chicken. But the best part on the menu are the burnt brisket edges. Traditional sides are way above average. Best of NYC Critics' choice winner of best BBQ!
Apple/pear/banana home fries sound strange -- but are heavenly! Perfect with any omelette and the Ovelia sausage.
A happy welcome to the neighborhood. No need to compare to Paulie Gee's - both pizza shops are great and have different (inviting) vibes. Highly recommend the Spinach pizza, it's truly delicious.
Come try cheap fish tacos voted #1 on the east coast. Get a Taco de Pescado & a Taco de Camaron ($3.95 each) or Pinche Taco Salad ($7.50). Read more.
