Taco Azul: Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Blue Corn Tacos in Whitestone, Queens

Taco Azul Introduce

Welcome to Taco Azul, a celebrated culinary gem nestled in the heart of Whitestone, Queens. This authentic Mexican restaurant has quickly become a local favorite, offering New York residents a taste of traditional and innovative Mexican fare. Far more than just a taco shop, Taco Azul provides a vibrant, cozy, and energetic dining experience built on a foundation of passion, authenticity, and a commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients.

Taco Azul prides itself on creating a true culinary journey for every patron. The atmosphere is casual yet trendy, making it the perfect spot for almost any occasion—whether it’s a quick solo bite, a relaxed family meal, or a night out with friends enjoying handcrafted cocktails. As a women-owned establishment, it brings a distinctive and welcoming energy to the Queens dining scene, focusing on excellent customer service and a genuinely enjoyable environment.

The extensive menu goes beyond standard Tex-Mex, delving deep into the rich tapestry of Mexican and Latin American cuisine. From classic starters and hearty burritos to signature dishes and a dedicated weekend brunch, there’s a flavorful option for every palate. The devotion to quality is evident in their use of fresh salsas, perfectly cooked meats, and most notably, their signature house-made blue corn tortillas, which elevate the experience of every taco, burrito, and chip.

Location and Accessibility

Taco Azul is conveniently located at 14-09 150th St in Whitestone, Queens, NY 11357. The restaurant is situated in a neighborhood known for its welcoming community feel, making it an accessible destination for locals and visitors exploring the Queens area. For New York residents utilizing public transit, the location is served by local bus routes, including the Q15A line, which has a bus stop at 150 ST/14 Av just a very short distance from the restaurant. While Whitestone is not directly on a subway line, the closest subway station, Main St & Roosevelt Ave (serving the 7 line), is approximately 2.1 miles away, making a short bus or car ride a typical part of the journey for many Queens diners.

For those driving, the area offers various parking options, including free street parking and paid street parking, which adds to the convenience of dining in. Furthermore, the establishment features wheelchair-accessible seating, ensuring a comfortable experience for all guests.

Services Offered

Taco Azul ensures maximum convenience and flexibility for its patrons with a wide array of services:

Dine-in: Enjoy the cozy, energetic, and trendy restaurant atmosphere with full table service.
Takeout: Conveniently place your order for pick-up.
Delivery: The restaurant offers both standard delivery and no-contact delivery options for enjoying your meal at home.
Curbside Pickup: A handy option for guests who prefer to grab their food without leaving their vehicle.
Catering: Specialized catering services are available, perfect for private parties, corporate lunches, and special events.
Reservations: The restaurant operates on an open seating basis, welcoming guests without the need for advance reservations.
Happy Hour: Enjoy great deals on both drinks and food during dedicated happy hour times.
Brunch: A full brunch menu is offered every Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Children's Amenities: The restaurant is family-friendly, offering high chairs, a kids' menu, and has changing table(s) available.
Full Bar Service: Featuring beer, wine, hard liquor, and a wide selection of signature cocktails, including various flavored margaritas.

Features and Highlights

What sets Taco Azul apart in the competitive New York dining landscape is a combination of authentic cuisine and unique offerings:

The Signature Blue Corn Tortillas: A major standout, the restaurant is known for its vibrant, house-made blue corn tortillas and chips, which are crafted fresh daily and highlight the core pillar of authentic Mexican cuisine: Maiz Azul (Blue Corn).
Birria Specialties: A highly popular and indulgent offering, the menu includes must-try items like Birria Tacos, Birria Taco with Cheese, Birria Burritos, and the cheesy, crispy Quesabirria, all featuring slow-cooked beef.
Extensive Taco & Protein Selection: The taco menu is vast, featuring classic proteins like Al Pastor, Carnitas, Chorizo, and Carne Asada, alongside unique options such as Fried Chicken, Grilled Salmon, Baja Fish, Vegan Portobello with Truffle Oil, and Chicharron.
Creative and Traditional Appetizers: Starters include a range of popular items like Guacamole with Tortilla Chips, Esquites (warm corn kernels), Elote (corn on the cob), various styles of refreshing Aguachile (lime-cured seafood), and Al Pastor Grilled Chicken Wings.
Signature Entrees: Beyond tacos and burritos, the main course section boasts dishes like Mole Negro with Chicken, Grilled Salmon with Corn Rice and Mango Salsa, Grilled Skirt Steak, and the decadent Surf & Turf (grilled skirt steak and jumbo shrimp).
Weekend Brunch Menu: Served Saturday and Sunday, the brunch menu offers creative Mexican twists on breakfast classics, such as Gordita Eggs Benedict, Steak & Eggs, various Chilaquiles (including a Birria option), and sweet items like Churro Waffles and Tres Leches French Toast.
Handcrafted Cocktails: A highlight of the bar menu is the range of fresh, flavor-infused margaritas made with 100% Blue Agave Tequila, with unique flavors including Cucumber Jalapeño, Passionfruit, Hibiscus, and Yuzu.
Commitment to Dietary Needs: The menu thoughtfully includes numerous vegan and vegetarian options across all categories, ensuring there is a delicious choice for almost every dietary preference.

Contact Information

To plan your visit, place an order, or inquire about catering, you can reach Taco Azul using the following information:

Address: 14-09 150th St, Whitestone, NY 11357, USA

Phone: (917) 285-2794

What is Worth Choosing at Taco Azul?

For first-time visitors or seasoned patrons, Taco Azul offers several categories that are simply unmissable. Start your meal with the famous Guacamole With Tortilla Chips, made with their house-made blue corn chips, or dive into a savory bowl of Queso Fundido. For taco lovers, the Carne Asada (Grilled Steak) Taco is frequently recommended for its bold flavor, especially when paired with their house-made hot salsas. A popular customer recommendation is the steak tacos paired with the orange hot salsa for a "great kick and flavor."

The Birria section is a main attraction; the slow-cooked, tender beef in the Quesabirria, served as a crispy mini quesadilla with Oaxaca cheese and consome (broth) for dipping, is a highly favored, must-try dish. Seafood enthusiasts should consider the Grilled Salmon with Corn Rice and Mango Salsa for a fresh, flavorful main course or the various ceviche and aguachile options on the appetizer menu. Finally, if you visit on a weekend, the Brunch Menu is highly acclaimed, offering unique entrees like the Gordita Eggs Benedict and the delightful Churro Waffles.

Whether you're craving authentic street-style tacos, a hearty burrito, or a sophisticated Mexican entree, Taco Azul provides a consistently high-quality and flavorful dining experience that makes it a true standout in the Queens Mexican food scene. It’s the perfect destination to satisfy your craving for authentic Mexican cuisine right here in New York.

Taco Azul Food & drink

Starters
Chips & Salsa $8.00
Blue and yellow corn tortilla chips with choice of two house made salsas.
Al Pastor Grilled Chicken Wings $15.00
Al pastor marinaded and grilled chicken wings with pineapple, cilantro. Side of medium spicy pineapple - habanero aioli.
Aguachile Verde $16.00
Green chili, herbs and lime base sauce with lime cured seafood of choice.. Cucumbers, fresh onion, radish, avocado. Side of crispy flour tortilla chips.
Nachos $17.00
Crispy tortilla chips with a choice of protein, melted cheese, pickled jalapeno, and pico de gallo.
Flautas - 3 Pieces $15.00
Fried rolled up tortillas stuffed with chicken and cheese. Side of black beans, pico de gallo, sour cream
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail $15.00
Sweet and tangy tomato sauce base mix with cooked shrimp, avocado, cilantro, cucumbers, pico de gallo. Side of crispy tortilla chips.
Chicken Popcorn $14.00
Crispy chicken popcorn with side of creamy chipotle sauce
Passionfruit Shrimp Ceviche $16.00
Tangy lime and passionfruit sauce with lime cured seafood of choice. Topped with mango salsa, fresh onion, cilantro, mango, cilantro. Side of crispy tortilla chips.
Crema De Friloj $10.00
Creamy bean soup topped with crumbled chicharron and queso fresco.
Esquites $11.00
Traditional street food - “corn in the cup”. Corn with lime juice, sour cream, cotija cheese, smoked paprika.
Jalapeno Poppers $13.00
6 pieces
Queso Fundido $16.00
Melted cheese blend with chorizo and poblano pepper.
Elote $9.00
Grilled corn with cotija cheese and crema.
Chipotle Chicken Wings $15.00
Spicy chipotle wings with bleu cheese dressing and cabbage slaw.
Guacamole With Tortilla Chips $13.50
Hass avocado, tomato, serrano.
Aguachile Rojo $16.00
Slightly spicy red chili and lime base sauce with lime cured seafood of choice. Topped with cucumbers, fresh onion, cilantro, radish, avocado. Side of flour tortilla chips.
Chicken Tenders With French Fries $14.00
4 pieces chicken tenders with french fries
Aguachile Negro $16.00
Slightly spicy smokey and blackened habanero chili and lime base sauce with cured seafood of choice. Topped with cucumbers, radish, cilantro, fresh onion, avocado. Side of flour tortilla chips.

Quesadillas
Fried Chicken Quesadilla $15.50
Grilled Salmon Quesadilla $16.50
Pollo (Chicken) Quesadilla $15.50
Slow cooked chicken.
Camaron (Grilled Shrimp) Quesadilla $16.50
Grilled shrimps
Vegetarian Portobello Quesadilla W. Truffle Oil $15.50
Seared portobello mushroom with onions, corn and truffle oil. Cheese
Chorizo Quesadilla $16.50
Mexican sausage.
Al Pastor Quesadilla $15.50
Marinated pork.
Queso (Cheese) Quesadilla $15.00
Cheese blend.
Carnitas Quesadilla $15.50
Slow cooked pork.
Vegan Portobello Quesadilla W. Truffle Oil $15.50
Seared portobello mushroom with onions, corn and truffle oil. Vegan mozzarella cheese.
Carne Asada (Grilled Steak) Quesadilla $16.50
Sous vide steak.

Beverages
Jarritos Pineapple $4.00
Honeydew Lime Aqua Fresca $3.50
Horchata $5.00
Mexican Coffee $5.00
Mexican coffee blend with cinnamon and orange peel
Jarritos Mandarin $4.00
Jarritos Lime $4.00
Coca Cola $3.00
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Jamaica (Hibiscus Iced Tea) $5.00
Sprite $3.00
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Sparkling Agua Fresca $5.00
Ginger Ale $3.00
Mango Passionfruit Agua Fresca $5.00

Tacos
Carne Asada (Grilled Steak) Taco $6.25
Sous vide steak, grilled onion, chimichurri.
Grilled Fish Taco $6.25
Grilled fish and cabbage slaw
Pollo (Chicken) Taco $5.75
Slow cooked chicken with queso fresco.
Vegetarian Portobello Taco W. Truffle Oil $5.50
Seared portobello mushroom with onion, corn and truffle oil. Oaxaca cheese.
Fried Chicken Taco $5.75
Vegan Portobello Taco W. Truffle Oil $5.75
Seared portobello mushroom with onion, corn and truffle oil. Vegan mozzarella cheese.
Baja Fish Taco $6.25
Fried fish with cabbage slaw.
Grilled Salmon Taco $6.25
Mango habanero salsa
Camaron (Grilled Shrimp) Taco $6.25
Grilled shrimps with mango salsa.
Chorizo Taco $5.75
Mexican sausage with queso fresco.
Carnitas Taco $5.75
Slow cooked pork shoulder, pickled red onion.
Al Pastor Taco $5.75
Marinated grilled pork with pineapple.
Baja Cauliflower Taco $5.75
Fried cauliflower with cabbage slaw.

Brunch Saturday - Sunday 11:00 AM - 4PM ONLY
Tres Leches French Toast $14.00
French toast dipped in 3 milks. Comes with vanilla and chocolate sauce and fresh berries
Gordita Eggs Benedict $15.00
2 pieces of crispy gordita stuffed with beans. Topped with guacamole, protein of your choice, poached egg and chipotle hollandaise sauce. Side salad & fried potatos or fries
Surf & Turf Egg Brunch $22.00
Grilled skirt steak and jumbo shrimps with choice of egg style.
Steak & Eggs $18.00
Grilled skirt steak over grilled poblano pepper and onion with any style of egg. Side of fried potatoes / fries and salad.
Breakfast Burrito $15.00
Burrito with protein of your choice, beans, guacamole, scrambled eggs, cheese, pico de gallo. Side of salad and fried potatoes/fries
Omelette $14.00
Omelette with cheese & choice of protein: Comes with side salad and fried potatoes/fries
Chilaquiles Rojos $14.00
Tortilla chips in red sauce topped with queso fresco, crema, onion, avocado and egg (choice of fried; poached or scrambled)
Chilaquiles Negro $16.00
Tortilla chips in mole sauce topped with queso fresco, crema, onion, avocado and egg (choice of fried; poached or scrambled)
Churro Waffles $14.00
Churro waffle with brulee banana. Side of guava, vanilla and chocolate sauce.
Chilaquiles Birria $15.00
Tortilla chips in birria consome with beef, queso fresco, crema, avocado and egg (choice of fried; poached or scrambled)
Tlacoyo With Guac And Egg $13.00
Crispy Tlacoyo with guacamole, queso fresco, protein & fried egg. Side of salad and fried potato
Chilaquiles Verdes $14.00
Tortilla chips in green sauce topped with queso fresco, crema, onion, avocado and egg (choice of fried; poached or scrambled)

Birria
Quesabirria $22.00
3 crispy mini quesadilla with slow cooked beef and cheese
Birria Taco With Cheese $22.00
3 soft tortillas with slow cooked beef and Oaxaca cheese
Birria Burrito $22.00
Birria Taco $20.00
3 soft tortillas with slow cooked beef

Salads
Tortilla Salad Bowl $13.00
Chopped Salad With Avocado $12.00
Lettuce, grilled corn, radishes, tomato, cucumber, red cabbage, avocado.
Mango Avocado Salad $14.00
Avocado, mango, fresh onion, cilantro. Lime - passionfruit dressing

Main course
Grilled Salmon With Corn Rice And Mango Salsa $26.00
Enchiladas Suizas Rojas $23.00
3 soft corn tortillas rolled and filled with choice of protein. Topped with hot melted cheese, tomato and chili based salsa Roja and crema fresca. Side of rice and beans
Chicharrones $25.00
Fried pork belly, crispy smashed potatoes and corn. Side of guacamole, salsa verde, pickled jalapeños.
Enchiladas Suizas Verdes $23.00
3 soft corn tortillas rolled and filled with choice of protein and cheese. Topped with hot melted cheese, green tomatillo salsa and crema fresca. Side of rice and beans
Enchiladas De Mole Negro $23.00
3 soft corn tortillas rolled and filled with choice of protein. Topped with signature mexican mole poblano sauce and crema fresca. Side of rice and beans
Mole Negro With Chicken $21.00
comes with rice and beans
Enchiladas Verdes $23.00
3 soft corn tortillas rolled and filled with choice of protein and cheese. Topped with green tomatillo salsa and crema fresca. Side of rice and beans
Surf & Turf $29.00
Grilled steak with grilled jumbo shrimps with side of rajas poblana with cream and potatoes. Grilled cebollita and jalapeno.
Grilled Chipotle Jumbo Shrimp $28.00
Grilled chipotle jumbo shrimps with side of rajas poblano with cream and potatoes. Grilled cebollita and jalapeno.
Enchiladas Rojas $23.00
3 soft corn tortillas rolled and filled with choice of protein. Topped with tomato and chili based salsa Roja and crema fresca. Side of rice and beans
Seafood Soup $29.00
Mix of shrimps, squid, mussels, clams and fish in lobster base broth. Side of tortillas
Grilled Skirt Steak $28.00
Grilled skirt steak with side of rajas poblanas con crema and potatoes. Grilled cebollita and jalapeno.

Sides
Black Beans And Rice $6.00
Mexican Rice $6.00
Black Beans $6.00
Black beans with queso fresco and cilantro.
Rajas Poblanas Con Crema $10.00
Seared poblano peppers with onion, corn and potatoes in cream sauce
Esquite Rice $8.00
Rice with corn. Queso fresco and crema
Mexican Fries $8.00
Seasoned fries with cotija cheese.

Soup
Tortilla Soup $16.00
Chicken tomato soup with crushed corn tortillas and avocados
Chicken Pozole $16.00
Rich chicken broth with hominy corn, lettuce, cilantro, radishes and onion.

Dessert
Sweet Nachos $13.00
Tortilla chips with cinnamon sugar, Dulche de Leche, Chocolate sauce, fresh fruit.
Passionfruit Mousse $12.00
Cafe De Olla Flan $12.00
Tres Leches $12.00

Burritos
Grilled Salmon Burrito $18.00
Camaron (Grilled Shrimp) Burrito $18.00
Grilled shrimps.
Al Pastor Burrito $17.00
Marinated pork.
Vegan Portobello Burrito W. Truffle Oil $17.00
Seared portobello mushrooms with onions, corn and truffle oil. Vegan mozzarella cheese, rice and beans
Grilled Fish Burrito $17.00
Grilled fish.
Chimichanga $19.00
Deep fried burrito filled with choice of protein, cheese and beans
Chorizo Burrito $17.00
Mexican sausage with potatoes. Flour tortilla wrap served with filing, cheese, rice and beans, lettuce, pico de gallo and salsa.
Baja Fish Burrito $17.00
Fried fish.
Carnitas Burrito $17.00
Slow cooked pork.
Vegetarian Portobello Burrito W. Truffle Oil $17.00
Seared portobello mushrooms with onions, corn, truffle oil and cheese. Rice and beans.
Carne Asada (Grilled Steak) Burrito $18.00
Sous vide steak.
Fried Chicken Burrito $17.00
Pollo (Chicken) Burrito $17.00
Slow cooked chicken.
Baja Cauliflower Burrito $17.00
Fried cauliflower.

Cocktails, Beer & Wine
Hibiscus Margarita $17.00
El Jimador tequila, House made Hibiscus puree, lime juice
Peach Margarita $17.00
El Jimador tequila, House made Peach puree, lime juice
Yuzu Margarita $17.00
El Jimador tequila, House made Yuzu puree, lime juice
Mezcal Mule $16.00
Mezcal, Fresh Ginger, Lime
Pina Colada $14.00
Coconut rum, Coconut cream, Pineapple puree
Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita $17.00
El Jimador tequila, House made Cucumber jalapeno puree, lime juice
Negra Modelo $8.00
Naked & Famous $16.00
Mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chatreuse, Lime
Corona $8.00
Guava Margarita $17.00
El Jimador tequila, House made Guava puree, lime juice
Pineapple Margarita $17.00
El Jimador tequila, House made Pineapple puree, lime juice
Mango Spicy Habanero $17.00
El Jimador tequila, House made Mango & Habanero puree, lime juice
Rumchata Pina Colada $16.00
Pina colada with rumchata liquor
Tamarind & Pineapple $17.00
El Jimador tequila, House made Tamarind & Pineapple puree, lime juice
Pacifico $8.00
Original Margarita $17.00
Mezcal Paloma $16.00
Mezcal, Grapefruit juice, Guava syrup, Lime
Henny Colada $16.00
Pina colada with Hennessy
Modelo Especial $8.00
Passionfruit Margarita $17.00
El Jimador tequila, House made Passionfruit puree, lime juice
Carajillo $12.00
Mexican coffee, Liquor 43

Taco Azul Details

From the business
Identifies as women-owned

Service options
Curbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible seating
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy hour drinks
Happy hour food
Hard liquor
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine

Dining options
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities
Bar onsite
Restroom

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd
Family-friendly

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments

Children
Good for kids
Has changing table(s)
High chairs
Kids' menu

Parking
Free street parking
On-site parking
Paid street parking

Taco Azul Photos

Taco Azul Location

Taco Azul

New York Queens County Whitestone 150th Street

14-09 150th St, Whitestone, NY 11357, USA

Taco Azul Reviews

An average rating of ★4.4 from 510 user reviews.

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Great mexican food spot! They have a lot of variety on the menu. I ordered steak, chicken tacos and had shrimp mango salad. Everything was good i really liked the steak tacos paired with the orange hot salsa. Great kick and flavor. Definitely recommend grabbing a bite here!
August 12 · sabrina liew
Was around the area and I’m so glad we ate brunch here cause everything we order was good.The appetizer and drinks were delicious. Highly recommend this restaurant
August 31 · Alexandra Vasquez
Ok maybe there are items that are good at this restaurant but the vegetarian burrito I got was unbelievably bland… I went with this spot instead of Zhumi which looked more authentic because Taco Azul had a options with a meatless crumble, which I typically enjoy as a [fake] vegetarian. The person who answered the phone asked me if I wanted the lunch special and I said yes, assuming it would be a deal. She asked me what side I wanted and I picked a side salad (which was the best part of the meal), then she told me it came out to $20. I was confused because a regular burrito is $15, and an extra $5 for a small side didn’t seem like a discount. I’m looking at their website now and the lunch special is supposed to be $16 which would make a lot more sense, so either they raised their prices or I got scammed. Anywho I wouldn’t have felt like I got scammed if I actually enjoyed the burrito. It was literally 70% rice and barely any of the vegan meat I was looking forward to (it also was barely seasoned). On the phone I asked for regular cheese instead of vegan cheese and I couldn’t detect either in the burrito. Just so much rice. Their salsa is barely spicy (might be a good thing for some) but the chipotle mayo was honestly good, made the burrito edible. I also decided to get a burrito when I usually prefer tacos thinking it would be easy to eat on the go while working in the field. Boy was I wrong, the burrito was wrapped so crazy, like it wasn’t sealed so the copious rice was just spilling out, so it was even messier than if I had gotten tacos. The picture I attached shows the end of it (where there was actually a better ratio of beans/crumble to rice than in the middle), but you can see how it was rolled like a roll cake instead of wrapped like a burrito. The interior of the restaurant is really cute and I could see it being a nice place for a date or happy hour. But the food… idk just def don’t order the vegan burrito if you like flavor
April 03 · Reyna Wang
Found this place in my neighborhood. Food is solid, delicious and authentic. Drinks are very good !!
May 21 · Wilghen Santos
Excellent food, great flavor, fresh, and great service and atmosphere to match the food. I happened to try this place after a poor experience around the corner at another Mexican restaurant. I am so grateful for that disappointing experience as it pushed me to try Taco Azul. Boom! I’m no longer a customer of that other place. Taco Azul has a better menu, better prices, better taste, WAY better atmosphere, and much better service.
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