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Fresco's Grand Cantina, Queens, NY

Fresco's Grand Cantina

4.9
4.9
130 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
**** Please note this page is for our 28-50 31st St, Queens, New York location.****

Beautiful Mexican-Fusion establishment with old-world accents and very Instagram-able throughout the restaurant. We pride ourselves with fresh locally sourced ingredients for our Authentic & Modern Mexican fare.

Best Happy Hour around from 3pm to 8pm from Tuesday to Friday. The strong & delicious cocktails and amazing service will keep you coming back week after week for any of our numerous events. Follow us on Instagram to stay in the loop.

If you'd like to make a reservation at our other location ( Fresco's Cantina ) located at 12-14 31st Ave Astoria, NY 11106 - Please call (347) 808-7338.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Fusion / Eclectic, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 15:00–22:00 Thu 15:00–23:00 Fri 15:00–23:30 Sat 14:00–23:30 Sun 17:00–21:30 Brunch Sun 12:00–15:00 Lunch Sun 15:00–17:00
  • Phone number
    (347) 997-3070
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have our beautifully decorated "Frida Lounge" upstairs available to host parties of 30 or more for any occasion. Our Frida lounge has its own bar, 2 bathrooms and music system split from main system. Let's make some magical memories together....
  • Area
    Astoria
  • Cross Street
    30th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    30th Ave N/R
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 130 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Great for brunch

  • New York City

    Good for groups

  • New York City

    Healthy

  • New York City

    Hot spot

  • New York City

    Good for special occasions

  • New York City

    Lively

  • New York City

    Mexican

  • Queens

    Best Overall

  • Queens

    Best Service

  • Queens

    Best Ambience

  • Queens

    Best Value

  • Queens

    Great for brunch

  • Queens

    Good for groups

  • Queens

    Healthy

  • Queens

    Hot spot

  • Queens

    Good for special occasions

  • Queens

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fresco's Grand Cantina offers a "phenomenal experience" with "fantastic food" and "superb service." Known for its fun atmosphere and "amazing drag shows," it's a must-visit spot for brunch and dinner. While some dishes might not meet all preferences, the vibrant energy and "great drinks" ensure a delightful visit.

130 Reviews
  1. CYNTHIA

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food amazing, entertainment excellent drink worth every dollar.

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  2. David

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I came in for dinner on a Friday night. We made reservations because it was recommended, and it was a good thing we did — the place was packed. On some Thursday and Friday nights, the restaurant has a DJ, viewing parties, and live shows, and Sunday brunches are busy, so it’s important to check their events calendar before you visit. The service was superb. Fast, friendly, and precise. The food was amazing; we started with a special appetizer, the Qui Mama, which is a deep-fried avocado fried in panko breading; and a regular menu appetizer, the Tamal de Frida, which is polenta topped with slow-cooked pork, queso fresco, and sauces. The tamal was excellent; the qui mama was superb. For an entree, we had tacos. The Sesame Ginger Chicken tacos were sweet like teriyaki, and the Dos Cochinitas (crispy pork belly) were delectable. Paired with our meal were drinks — my wife had the La Secreta red sangria, which she loved. I ordered the El Rey (cognac, pineapple juice, lime juice, and amaretto). It was splendid. For dessert my wife had the tres leches, which was great, and I had the lava cake with raspberry syrup, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream. It was, in a word, sublime. The atmosphere is fun, but it can get really loud on event nights, so remember to check the restaurant's online schedule when you plan your visit. But definitely plan a visit: this is fantastic food in a great environment, in a fun neighborhood, not to be missed! Best accessed via the N/W subway line, whose 30th Avenue stop is just 50 feet away. Parking in the area can be tricky on weekends, so mass transit is the way to go unless you live in the area.

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  3. Jon

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best drag brunch with delicious food and drinks. Jerk chicken tacos are A1!

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  4. Robert

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Frescos is our favorite local spot for brunch as well as a casual dinner. Ambience and service are always a 10/10 and when they have a show you’ll want to stay for a second seating

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  5. Kerstti

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience, everything I came back the food is more delicious!

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  6. Lizzette

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I LOVE the drag show at Fresco’s! It’s the best!! I have also had dinner and lunch there on separate occasions and the food was delicious, great tacos. The sangria was ON POINT, and def delivers a great buzz! lol! My only disappointment this time around was that I ordered the churro French toast and despite letting my server know that I wanted my eggs cooked well with crispy bacon, my order did not come out that way, my friend had the same issue with her order and when she asked if the eggs could be cooked more,the waiter was visibly annoyed and told her it would take 20 minutes. I did not eat the eggs or the bacon on my plate. I don’t usually complain about things like this but if I ask for my food a certain way it’s because I like it that way, and I always let the server know when I order so I won’t have to send things back, as I know it adds work to an already busy kitchen.Everyone else at my table received their food the way they ordered it and were pleased with their meals, guess I won’t order that dish again. I will def return because I love this establishment and will always support, but I was underwhelmed with my meal this time around. Next time I’ll have the tacos!

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  7. Marcus

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff , food & drag performers. Always a great experience :).

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  8. Danish

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a good choice. Wish the food had more flavor.

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  9. Richard

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What began as a delightful, delicious meal (the shredded beef and chicken enchilada dishes were each sensational enough to please this former resident of San Diego) transformed to a raucous and rollicking good time following the loud dance beats and the commencement of a fabulous and entertaining drag show. Thank you for making a birthday dinner for two an incredible night to remember! Outstanding!

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  10. Jenna

    VIP

    New York City

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere good food a d a great time!Fun for a great night out!

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Fresco's Grand Cantina is rated 4.9 stars by 130 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Fresco's Grand Cantina

28-50 31st St, Queens, NY 11102

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    30th Avenue
  • Area
    Astoria
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue, Wed 15:00–22:00 Thu 15:00–23:00 Fri 15:00–23:30 Sat 14:00–23:30 Sun 17:00–21:30 Brunch Sun 12:00–15:00 Lunch Sun 15:00–17:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Fusion / Eclectic, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    30th Ave N/R
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (347) 997-3070
  • Private party facilities
    We have our beautifully decorated "Frida Lounge" upstairs available to host parties of 30 or more for any occasion. Our Frida lounge has its own bar, 2 bathrooms and music system split from main system. Let's make some magical memories together....
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