Jackson Heights

This salsa and meringue bar serves the local gay and lesbian community, spinning classic and current Latin hits every weekend evening for a friendly, mixed crowd comprised of all different ages and genders.

The pisco sour—a cocktail made with pisco, lime juice, eggs, syrup, ice and Angostura bitters—has seen its profile rise during the recent mixology revolution.

There’s no room for wallflowers at this gay Latin mega-club.

This neighborhood spot, which sports a distinct “Latino boho vibe,” is a traditional bar and lounge downstairs—but upstairs, the bar has live music most nights of the week on a small stage suspended in mid-air, surrounded by three-tier wooden bleachers for spectators.

This neighborhood spot—the oldest gay bar in Queens—is beloved for its relaxed, low-key club atmosphere, low-pressure dance floor, reasonably priced drinks and happy hour running daily from 4 to 9pm.

Parked in the shadow of the 7 train, the Tacos Guicho cart stands apart from other Roosevelt Avenue taco vendors by virtue of the freshness and juiciness of the meat that stuffs their hot, fresh tacos, sopes and tortas.

A cholado is an icy treat made from fruit, ice, condensed milk and juice—perfect for those of us who have grown fatigued on cooling off with cones from Mister Softee.

This relaxed, family-friendly Argentine steakhouse offers an eclectic grill menu—alongside traditional favorites like juicy chorizo, skirt and strip steaks, blood sausage, parillada, chimichurri and crisp empanadas, you’ll also find pastas with homemade sauces and wood-fired, thin-crust pizzas.

This casual spot offers an assortment of South Indian treats, like samosas and vadas (doughnut-shaped fried lentil patties), and even serves Tibetan momo dumplings.

This plain little areperia under a billiards hall and the rumble of the 7 line subway is a legendary destination.

This newcomer to the Jackson Heights dining scene has been earning rave reviews from diners.

This tasteful BYOB spot takes its name from a small village in the highlands of Peru and specializes in that area’s cuisine—serving up ceviche, papa rellenas, jalea and other Peruvian favorites, as well as a full range of steakhouse standards like skirt steak, strip steak and seafood. 

This family-owned Uruguayan bakery specializes in Antojitos Colombianos, sweet and savory treats from Colombia and Argentina.

Himalayan Yak is more than just an evocative restaurant name—this Tibetan and Nepalese restaurant gets fresh shipments of yak meat from a Vermont farm each summer.

Authentic pupusas—thick cornmeal pancakes, flame-grilled and then stuffed until they are bursting with fillings ranging from cheese to beans to pork—are the focus at this relaxed, friendly family restaurant.

Though it's the food at this Colombian eatery that warrants the most attention, the cheerful décor—think vibrant colors, blinking lights and plenty of flowers—adds a festive feel to meals.

This all-night diner offers a thick menu of Colombian delicacies for every meal of the day—including skirt steak, fried plantains, chorizo, rice and beans, ropa vieja, empanadas and more.

This taco cart is a staple of the late-night, post-bar scene—large lines can be spotted here at any hour of the day or night, filled with customers clamoring for $2 tacos filled with al pastor, carnitas, chorizo or carne enchilada, as well as the stand’s tortas, sopes, flautas, tostadas or quesadillas (not to mention the cart’s wide selection of Jarritos Mexican sodas to wash it all down).

This open, airy Cuban and Dominican restaurant serves up favorites like ropa vieja, fried pork chops, skirt steak, arroz con pollo and sangria in a sophisticated, upscale atmosphere.