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Mexican Restaurant

Hellbender

Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar offering a menu of small plates and quick bites, plus beer and wine.

Closed today
68-22 Forest Avenue, Queens 11385
Dine-In
A
Inspected Jun 24, 2026
What to order: Pancakes · Egg tostada · Charred octopus · Shrimp ceviche
Heads up:Slow service at dinner (long waits for drinks and the check) · Reserve well ahead — tables fill up fast
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outdoor seatingbrunchlunchdinnercocktailsdessertcoffeevegetarian friendlygood for groupswheelchair accessible

What people say

From Google Maps reviews.

Safety notes

From the Jun 24, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.

Safety notes:3
  • CriticalCold food too warm

    Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.

  • MinorNo fridge thermometer

    No working thermometer in the fridge or hot-holding unit.

  • MinorDirty surfaces or equipment

    Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.

Hours

Monday
5 PM - 10 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
5 PM - 10 PM
Thursday
5 PM - 10 PM
Friday
11 AM - 3 PM, 5 PM - 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM - 3 PM, 5 PM - 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM - 3 PM, 5 PM - 10 PM