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El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck
- 111th St, Corona, NY 11368

Mexican restaurant ★4.0 (29)·$10–20

111th St, Corona, NY 11368, USA

4.0
Wow! This is the probably some of the best Mexican food I’ve eaten. So much flavor in every bite. Wasn’t expecting it to be soo good.My favorite things were the beans, tortilla chips with cheese and the Horchata.I Highly recommend eating here! - Brittany
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El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck Introduce

Introduction / Overview: Authentic Flavor on the Move in Queens

In the rich culinary landscape of Queens, sometimes the absolute best flavors are found not in a traditional restaurant, but on wheels. El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck is a prime example, delivering an authentic and explosive Mexican dining experience right from its location on 111th Street in Corona. Customers are consistently impressed, with reviews exclaiming, "Wow! This is probably some of the best Mexican food I’ve eaten. So much flavor in every bite."

Operating as a dedicated Mexican restaurant, the food truck model allows El Jarochito to focus intensely on quality ingredients and Fast service, making it the perfect destination for a Quick bite or a substantial meal. The specialty here is the rich, slow-cooked Birria—a trending, deeply flavorful dish that they serve in multiple formats. Beyond this highlight, the menu is vast, covering everything from classic Tacos and Quesadillas to hearty Hot Plates like Mole Poblano and Carne Asada.

This operation caters seamlessly to every customer, from Solo dining to large Groups needing Catering. The atmosphere is definitively Casual, reflective of the authentic, street-food style that New Yorkers love. Whether you are a local resident, a visitor exploring the attractions nearby, or a dedicated food enthusiast searching for the next great meal, El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck delivers genuine Mexican cuisine that is consistently described as "tasty" and packed with flavor.

Location and Accessibility: A Queens Culinary Landmark on 111th St

El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck is a mobile culinary fixture, conveniently located on 111th St, Corona, NY 11368, USA. Situated in the bustling Corona neighborhood of Queens, this address makes it a highly visible and easily accessible stop for both locals and those visiting nearby attractions. Its location near landmarks like the N.Y. Hall of Science, as mentioned by a patron, makes it the ideal spot to refuel after an outing.

The Food Truck model is inherently optimized for New York City life, offering a high degree of convenience and flexibility:

  • Flexible Service Options: Patrons can utilize the convenience of Curbside pickup for maximum speed, order for Takeout at the counter, or utilize Delivery services to enjoy the food at home or work. While it's a food truck, they also offer space for Dine-in for a true, casual street-food experience.
  • Payment Acceptance: The truck is equipped for modern transactions, accepting both Credit cards and Debit cards, ensuring that customers are not limited by a cash-only policy.
  • Dining Structure: The service model is primarily Counter service, ensuring a Fast service experience. It is fully equipped to handle meals across the day, with options for Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner.

The placement on 111th Street, combined with the efficiency of a food truck and multiple ways to pay and receive orders, makes El Jarochito a highly efficient and indispensable culinary stop in Corona, Queens.

Services Offered: Birria, Authentic Hot Plates, and Catering

The menu at El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck is a comprehensive celebration of Mexican cuisine, going well beyond standard taqueria fare to offer regional specialties and hearty meals. The focus on authenticity ensures that every dish is deeply flavored and satisfying, perfectly fitting the definition of true Comfort food.

  • The Birria Experience (A Signature Offering): This is a must-try specialty that sets El Jarochito apart. The rich, slow-cooked meat is available in multiple formats for every appetite:
    • Taco de Birria ($5.00) and Mulita de Birria ($6.00)
    • Quesadilla de Birria ($12.00) and Burrito de Birria ($16.00)
  • Authentic Tacos and Tortas: The foundation of Mexican street food is expertly covered, offering classic Taco options and specialty versions like Taco con Crema ($6.00). The Mexican Sandwiches section features massive, flavorful Cemitas and Tortas ($11.00 each).
  • Hot Plates (Platos Fuertes): For a full, traditional meal, the Hot Plates are a standout. These include:
    • Mole Poblano ($17.00) and Carne Asada ($18.00)
    • Cecina ($18.00) and Plato Milanesa (Breaded chicken) ($17.00)
    • Pollo con Aroz ($16.00) and breakfast-all-day options like Huevos ala Mexicana ($16.00).
  • Vegetarian and Side Dishes: The menu offers extensive Vegetarian Plates and options, including the Vegetarian Taco ($5.00) and hearty Enchiladas con arroz, frijoles, y Mole ($17.00). The sides and snacks are essential for a full experience, featuring Esquites ($6.00), Ensalada de Nopales ($8.00), and even New York-friendly items like French Fries with mozzarella ($17.00).
  • Beverages and Local Favorites: To complete the meal, they offer refreshing drinks like the Aguas Frescas ($5.00)—with one customer highlighting the delicious Horchata—along with classic Jarritos Mexican Soda and various coffee options.
  • Large Group and Event Service: The restaurant is fully capable of handling large orders, offering services for Catering and accommodating Groups, demonstrating its capability beyond a simple quick-service operation.

This wide and high-quality selection ensures that El Jarochito is equipped to be the primary source for authentic Mexican cuisine in the Corona area.

Features / Highlights: Unmatched Flavor, Speed, and Menu Depth

El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck distinguishes itself in the highly competitive Queens food scene through several defining features that focus on quality and customer convenience:

  • Flavor and Authenticity: The most frequently cited highlight is the exceptional flavor profile, with customers saying there is "So much flavor in every bite." This commitment to authentic taste, especially in signature dishes like the Birria and Mole Poblano, is a major draw for New Yorkers seeking genuine Mexican cuisine.
  • Specialty Birria Menu: The dedication of an entire section to Birria—offering it in tacos, mulitas, quesadillas, and burritos—showcases a focus on contemporary culinary trends while maintaining high standards of traditional cooking, making it a destination for this specific, highly sought-after dish.
  • Fast and Flexible Service: The food truck model, combined with a commitment to Fast service, ensures that patrons get their Quick bite or full meal efficiently. The options for Curbside pickup, Delivery, and Takeout mean this authentic cuisine is always readily available, even on a busy schedule.
  • Expansive All-Day Menu: The ability to offer a massive menu that covers everything from Brunch items (like Huevos ala Mexicana) to large Hot Plates and unique street snacks like Esquites ensures that the truck serves as a complete dining solution for Lunch, Dinner, and everything in between.
  • Catering Capability: The service extends to Catering for Groups, proving the operation can scale its high-quality production to serve events, parties, and large family gatherings, a huge benefit for the local community.
  • Friendly and Approachable Atmosphere: Operating with a Casual atmosphere and being rated Good for kids, the food truck offers a welcoming, unpretentious environment for all customers, reinforcing its role as a friendly neighborhood stop.

These features collectively solidify El Jarochito's reputation as a go-to spot where exceptional flavor meets speed and convenience in Corona, Queens.

Contact Information

For ordering Delivery, placing a large order for Takeout, or inquiring about Catering for Groups, El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck is easily reachable via their mobile numbers.

Address: 111th St, Corona, NY 11368, USA

Phone: (347) 617-7331

Mobile Phone: +1 347-617-7331

Customers planning a visit to the 111th Street location, or looking to schedule a bulk order, should use these contact points for the quickest and most efficient service.

What is Worth Choosing El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck

For the Queens local, choosing El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck is a commitment to experiencing some of the best, most authentic Mexican food the borough has to offer. It is unequivocally worth choosing for its unmatched flavor quality—a trait that patrons praise, stating they were not "expecting it to be soo good." This high culinary standard, particularly evident in the highly popular Birria dishes and the fresh Aguas Frescas (like the recommended Horchata), makes the experience feel like an exceptional find.

The core value proposition of El Jarochito is the seamless fusion of authentic, extensive menu choices with the efficiency of a food truck. This combination means you can secure a traditional, labor-intensive meal like Mole Poblano or a quick, flavorful Taco de Birria with the assurance of Fast service and multiple payment options. It is the ideal solution for both a satisfying Solo dining lunch and a large family order, thanks to its Catering capability.

While a large order may seem "a little pricey" for a food truck, as noted by a customer, the overwhelming consensus is that the food is undeniably "tasty" and worth the expense due to the depth of flavor and generous portions. For New Yorkers in Corona, this food truck is a high-value culinary destination that consistently over-delivers on quality and authenticity.

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El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck Food & drink

  • Birria

  • Taco de Birria $5.00

    Birria tacos (1pc)

  • Mulita de Birria $6.00

    Corn tortilla stuffed with chopped birria, melted mozzarella, onion, cilantro, and grated cheese.

  • Toastada de Birria $6.00

    Corn tortilla with chopped birria, onion, and cilantro.

  • Torta de Birria $12.00
  • Quesadilla de Birria $12.00
  • Burrito de Birria $16.00
  • Tacos

  • Taco $4.00

    Arranged on a soft corn tortilla, with your choice of meat, served with onions, and cilantro. Choices of meat : Bistec, Pollo, Oreja, Al Pastor, Enchilada, Carnitas. Options also include: Pork ear (+1.00), Chorizo (+1.00), Cecina(+1.00), Campechano (+1.00), Lengua (+2.00)

  • Vegeterian Taco $5.00

    Served with lettuce, crema, tomato, guacamole, with your choice of Fried cheese, grilled cactus, or mushrooms

  • Taco con Crema $6.00

    1 taco of Lettuce, tomato, Crema and your choice of meat with either Beef tongue, cecina, chorizo, or pork ear

  • Taco Texano $6.00

    Served with your choice of meat, grilled nopal, onions, spicy jalapeño, mozzarella, and avocado. ** Spicy Jalapeño is optional and can be omitted* choices include: Chicken, Steak, enchilada, pastor oreja, carnitas more options include Cecina (+1.00), Chorizo (+1.00), Lengua (+2.00)

  • Taco de Alambre $6.00

    Served with your choice of meat: Shrimp, Steak, Chicken or Carne Enchilada, on a soft corn tortilla with peppers, cheese and onions

  • Taco Placero $7.00

    Plate size taco, served with your choice of Camaròn, Chile relleno, Eggs, or Breaded chicken

  • Quesadillas

  • Quesadilla $10.00

    Arranged on a Flour tortilla with meat of choice, Mexican cream and cheese, tomato, lettuce, and avocado. Choices of meat: Chicken, steak, Carnitas, Huitlacoche, Enchilada, al pastor, Chorizo. Other options include: Hongo/Mushrooms (+2.00), Tinga (+2.00), Oreja (2.00), Campechano (2.00), Lengua (2.00)

  • Quesadilla de Alambre $12.00

    a Quesadilla Arranged on flour tortilla with peppers, onions, and cheese and your choice of meat of Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, or chile marinated beef

  • Quesadilla Texano $16.00

    Served with your choice of meat, mozzarella, grilled onions, cactus and spicy Jalapeño. **Spicy Jalapeño can be omitted** meat choices include: Chicken, Steak, enchilada, pastor, oreja, carnitas, cecina(+1.00), Chorizo (+1.00), Lengua (+2.00)

  • Nachos

  • Texanos $15.00

    Served with corn crispy chips, black beans, melted cheese, lettuce, crema, tomatoes, and avocado. optional protein choices an additonal charge: Chicken (+3.00), Al pastor (+3.00), Carnitas (+3.00), Steak (+3.00), enchilada (+3.00), Cecina (+5.00), Lengua( (+5.00), Chorizo (+5.00), Shrimp (+7.00)

  • Mix $18.00

    Served with corn crispy chips, black beans, melted cheese, lettuce, crema, tomatoes, avocado Up to 2 choices of meat: Steak, Carnitas, Chile marinated beef, Shepherd style seasoned meat, Chicken, Pork Sausage (+3.00), Skirt Steak, Beef tongue (+3.00), Cecina (+3.00)

  • Toastadas

  • Tostada $6.00

    1PC - Black refried beans, lettuce, Mexican Cheese, creama, and red tomato. Optional meat choices : No meat / sin carne Pollo / Chicken (+$1.00), Bistec / Steak (+$1.00), Carnitas (+$1.00), Carne Enchilada / Chile marinated pork (+$1.00), Al Pastor / Shepherd style season meat (+$1.00), Cecina / Skirt steak (+$1.00), Chorizo / Pork Sasuage (+$1.00)

  • Hot Plates

  • Pollo con Aroz $16.00

    Chicken, rice, beans avocados, and tomatoes

  • Mole Poblano $17.00

    Yellow rice and Chicken with mole sauce

  • Cecina $18.00
  • Carne Asada $18.00

    Steak

  • Huevos ala Mexicana - Mexican Style eggs $16.00

    Mexican style made eggs with tomato, onions, jalapeño, beans, rice and tortilla

  • Huevos revueltos - Scrambled Eggs $16.00

    Eggs, Ham, Chorizo, Salchicha, and served with rice, beans and tortilla

  • Pechuga Asada (grilled Chicken Breast) $17.00

    Grilled chicken, rice, beans, tortilla, avocado

  • Plato Milanesa - Breaded chicken $17.00

    Breaded chicken, rice, beans tortilla, and avocado

  • Plato Milanesa de res $20.00

    Chicken, rice, beans, tortillas, salad and Avocado

  • Bandeja Mixto $45.00

    Mixed Arrangement platter comes with grilled chicken breast, spicy pork, breaded chicken breast, Cecina, Chorizo, grilled cheese, cooked onions, sausage, rice, beans and tortillas

  • Vegetarian Plates

  • Orden de cebollitas $5.00

    Grilled spring onions

  • Orden Nopales $5.00

    Grilled cactus only

  • Taco Vegetariano $5.00

    lettuce, Crema, and tomato, guacamole with your choice of fried cheese, nopal or Mushrooms

  • French Fries $6.00
  • Enchiladas con arroz, frijoles, y Mole $17.00

    Enchilada sauce with Rice, beans, and Mole

  • Enchiladas con arroz, frijoles, y verdes $17.00
  • Mexican Sandwiches

  • Cemitas $11.00

    Served with sesame seed bun, Lettuce, Tomato, avocado, melted cheese and mayonnaise and your choice of meat. Choice of meat : Ham, Chicken, Carnitas Enchilada, Al Pastor, Milanesa de Pollo, Chorizo con huevo (+$1.00), Quesillo, Milanesa de res (+$1.00), Lengua (+$2.00), Campechana (+$2.00), Oreja (+$2.00) Cubana - Steak, Sausage and eggs +$4.00

  • Tortas $11.00

    Sandwiches are served with Lettuce, Tomato, avocado, melted cheese and mayonnaise and your choice of meat. Choice of Meat :Ham, Chicken, Carnitas Enchilada, Al Pastor, Milanesa de Pollo, Chorizo con huevo (+$1.00), Quesillo, Milanesa de res (+$1.00), Lengua (+$2.00), Campechana (+$2.00), Oreja (+$2.00) Cubana - Steak, Sausage and eggs +$4.00

  • Burritos

  • Burrito $15.00

    Served with your choice of meat : Pollo, Bistek, Carnitas, Enchilada, Al Pastor, Chorizo(+$2.00), Cecina (+$2.00) Chile Relleno - stuffed cheese pepper (+$2.00), Hongo - Championes -Mushrooms (+$2.00) Lengua (+$4.00)

  • Burrito de Alambre $15.00

    Served with your choice of meat from chile marinated beef, Chicken, Steak, or shrimp. Arranged on a large flour tortilla, with rice, beans, peppers, cheese, onions and cilantro. Served with a salad on the side

  • Burrito Texano $20.00

    Texas style Burrito. Made with your choice of protein, grilled onions, cactus, and spicy jalapeño, crema, and aguacate. Pico de gallo on top, and served with chips. *Does not come with rice* ** Spicy Jalapeño can be omited* Meat options : Chicken - Pollo Bistek -steak , enchilada, pastor, Oreja - pork ear, Carnitas, Cecina (+$1.00), Chorizo (+$1.00), Lengua - beef tounge (+$2.00)

  • Sopes

  • Sopes $10.00

    Sope, with your choice of meat: sin carne / Regular no meat, Pollo / Chicken (+$1.00) Enchilada / Chile marinated pork (+$1.00), Carnitas (+$1.00), Bistec / Steak ( +$1.00), Chorizo / Pork Sausage (+$1.00) Al Pastor / Shepherd Style seasoned meat (+$1.00) Cesina (+$1.00)

  • Salads

  • Ensalada de Nopales $8.00

    Cactus salad made with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, cactus, and avocado

  • Ensalada con pollo - Chicken salad $16.00

    Salad made with tomatoes, onions, lettuce, avocado, cucumbers and peppers. With your choice of Breaded chicken or grilled chicken

  • Others

  • Popcorn $3.00
  • Hot Dog $4.00

    1 piece

  • Esquites $6.00

    Corn in a cup with Mexican crema, chili powder and lime Larger size : +6

  • Gorditas $9.00
  • Hamburger Deluxe $10.00

    Cheese burger with french fries and ketchup

  • Chicharron Preparado $12.00

    Prepared pork rinds

  • Pollo Papas $10.00

    Fried Chicken and French Fries larger size +9.00

  • Salchipapas $12.00
  • Huaraches $12.00

    must choose one: Chicken/ Pollo, Steak/bistek, Carnitas Chile marinated beef/ Carne enchilada, Pastor/ Shepard style marinated beef, Cactus/ Nopal, Mushrooms/ Championes, Cecina (+$3.00), Pork Sausage/ Chorizo (+$3.00), Beef tongue / lengua (+$5.00), Pork ear/ Oreja (+$5.00)

  • Flautas $14.00
  • Chicharrin $5.00
  • Vaso Cuerritos $6.00
  • Hamburguesa Mexicana $13.00

    Mexican style hamburger made with Meat, Quesillo, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, Avocado and Jalapeño

  • Hamburguesa Texana $13.00

    Texas style hamburger: made with Meat, Cheese, tomato, onions , lettuce, tocino and delicious chipotle spicy mayo

  • French fries with mozzarella $17.00

    French fries served with mozzarella cheese, tocino and spicy chipotle mayo

  • Drinks

  • Coffee $2.00

    Large cup : +1.00

  • Gatorade $3.00

    Flavors: Fruit Punch, Forrest Glacier, Lemon

  • Hot Chocolate $2.50

    Larger size +2.50

  • Aguas Frescas $5.00

    Flavors: Horchata, Jamiaca, Coco, Tamarindo, Larger size: +5.00

  • Soda Can $2.00

    Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, Ginger ale 2 Litter Size + 3.00

  • Jarritos Mexican Soda $3.00

    Flavors : Pineapple, Tamarind, Lemon, Manderin

  • Bottled Water $1.50
  • Chamomile Tea $2.00

    Larger size: +1.00

  • Iceed Coffee $5.00

El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck Details

  • Service options

  • Curbside pickup
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Offerings

  • Comfort food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Crowd

  • Groups
  • Planning

  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • Credit cards
  • Children

  • Good for kids

El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck Photos

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El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck Location

El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck

111th St, Corona, NY 11368, USA

El Jarochito Mexican Food Truck Reviews

An average rating of ★4.7 from 81 user reviews.

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