Best Trendy Table Hotspots Mexican Restaurants in Astoria (Central)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
El Lado Taco
Breakfast tacos done with real technique and sauce balance.
Notable Picks
#1
El Lado Taco
8.1
An Austin-leaning taco shop that shines when you treat it like a tight taco program: fresh tortillas, breakfast tacos that actually hold together, and salsas that carry real personality. Go classic on visit one, then start experimenting once you’ve found your heat level.
Must-Try Dishes:
El Buen Dia breakfast taco, Longaniza and egg taco, Carne asada taco
What Makes it Special: Breakfast tacos done with real technique and sauce balance.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A non-traditional burrito stop where the sushi-burrito format is the point—fresh fish, crisp toppings, and a clean wrap when you don’t over-sauce it. It’s best for a fast, modern lunch that still feels composed, especially if you pick one bold sauce and keep the build balanced.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy salmon poke burrito, Ahi tuna poke burrito, Build-your-own poke bowl
What Makes it Special: Sushi-burrito builds that stay clean when you keep sauces disciplined.
7.6
A design-forward Steinway spot that plays like a nightlife-first Mexican room—bold visuals, big drinks, and a menu that works best when you order a few crowd-pleasers and let the atmosphere carry the night. Treat it like a late-hour celebration stop, not a precision taco destination.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco Pastor Tower, Queso and chips, Prickly pear margarita
What Makes it Special: A nightlife-leaning Mexican room where the drinks and visuals lead.