Jackson Heights Food Crawl
What this foodstroll is
Our guide to the Latin section of Jackson Heights, Queens.
Why this foodstroll works
The Latin section of Jackson Heights is one of NYC’s great cultural enclaves, and the street commerce and vendor scene make it ideal for a food crawl. The neighborhood is walkable in an afternoon, and if you plan it right you can begin and end the tour in the exact same place, the Junction Blvd 7 train stop. English is tenuous at most places and it’s safe to assume they’ll be cash only, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be hitting ATMs all day. You and your family can eat themselves silly in Jackson Heights all afternoon long and still not spend $60. If you need a temporary break from food, the Jackson Heights Historic District is a perfect place to stroll around while you work up another appetite.
Strolling
Jackson Heights is ideally located for an all day stroll, with attractions like The New York Hall of Science, The Queens Zoo, Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, and plane spotting all nearby. But food crawls aren’t for the faint of heart, and the crawl itself could certainly be your stroll. No matter how many spots you decide to visit, remember English can be dicey beyond the words chicken or beef, so don’t be shy using Google Translate.
Food Spots
1. Street Fair around Warren and Roosevelt
2. Vallecito Bakery
3. Taco Veloz
4. Mi Tierra Supermarket
5. La Esquina Del Camaron Mexicano
6. Birria Landia
7. Arepa Lady
8. La Gran Uruguaya
Transportation
If possible we recommend taking the 7 train to Junction Blvd or the E, F, M, or R lines to Roosevelt Ave – Jackson Heights. From those stops you can start and end the crawl in the exact same spot.
Two hour metered parking is possible Monday-Saturday in Jackson Heights, and on Sundays meters are suspended, but finding a space can be tough. The further north you go from Roosevelt Ave the easier parking becomes.