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Casual restaurant with fresh, housemade corn tortillas and daily-changing Mexican meals.
What to order: Tacos de Carnitas · Barbacoa · Pozole BlancoFrom Google Maps reviews.
It’s a hidden gem in nyc, they sell the best tacos in nyc and trust me I’ve tried plenty of them but this place is the best. I recommend to come after 6pm to get the 4 taquitos al pastor for $7
Craving authentic Mexican cuisine? Look no further – La Espiga is the ultimate destination. The freshly made tortillas alone are a compelling draw, but with a daily-changing menu, it becomes an exceptional dining experience. Weekends offer a treat with tacos de cuerito y carnitas, making the journey to Queens truly worthwhile. La Pancita (tripe soup) is a standout, but since cueritos are first-come, first-served, arriving early is recommended to dodge the weekend crowds. Indulge in the delightf
Used to come here more often but moved away so haven’t been here in about 5 years. Have always recommended this place as the best spot in Queens for carnitas tacos and that remains true. The hand made tortillas are a must, the carnitas are delicious and the portions are large. However, service has gone down considerably, as service is slow and lackadaisical despite there being a fair amount of employees. Hoping I caught them on a bad day but recent reviews are similar. Also, not too happy with
From the Aug 6, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
The restroom was missing basics like toilet paper, a bin, or a self-closing door.
Frozen food was thawed in an unsafe way.