Best Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Mexican Restaurants in Flushing-Willets Point
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Tacos Bravos NY
A high-volume, late-night Northern Boulevard spot where the griddle stays busy with tacos, burritos, and platters until 2:30 a.m.
Notable Picks
8.6
Tacos Bravos NY is a late-night Mexican kitchen on Northern Boulevard turning out tacos, burritos, and huaraches until well past 2 a.m. every night. It’s a go-to for Queens locals who want reliably hot, generously filled plates instead of a drive-thru run after bars or late shifts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken tacos with cilantro, onion, and guacamole, California-style steak burrito, Sausage huarache with chorizo
What Makes it Special: A high-volume, late-night Northern Boulevard spot where the griddle stays busy with tacos, burritos, and platters until 2:30 a.m.
#2
El Novillo
8.1
El Novillo is a carniceria-within-a-deli setup on Roosevelt Avenue where the taqueria counter runs late into the night with tacos, cemitas, and other Mexican staples. Locals slide past the grocery aisles to the back for made-to-order plates that feel more substantial than a quick grab-and-go cart taco.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada tacos, Cemita de bistec, Al pastor tacos
What Makes it Special: A tucked-away deli taqueria that serves full plates past midnight.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Flushing Homemade Tamales is a tiny Roosevelt Avenue stand turning out steaming corn-husk tamales for just a few dollars apiece. Regulars appreciate the warm masa, straightforward fillings, and fast service when they want something hot to eat on the go.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken tamales, Pork tamales, Cheese and jalapeño tamales
What Makes it Special: Street-side tamal stand serving warmly steamed masa for just a few dollars.