Fresco's Cantina

4.7

11 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem
Charming

Take a closer look at the menu and you will find Fresco’s Cantina to be the definition of Mexican Fusion

Please note this page is for our 1214 31st Ave Astoria New York location. If you'd like to make a reservation at Fresco's Grand Cantina in Queens please call (347) 997-3070.

Thank you!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Caribbean, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(347) 808-7338
Website
http://www.instagram.com/frescoscantina
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Please contact us at frescosnyc@gmail.com for more information or to book your event.
Private party facilities
Please contact us at frescosnyc@gmail.com for more information or to book your event.

Location
1214 31st Ave, Astoria, NY 11106-4833
Neighborhood
Astoria
Cross street
31st Avenue (bet. 12th & 14th Streets)
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Guacamole$8.00
Ripe Avocado/Diced Onions/Tomato/Lime juice/fresh cilantro
Flautas "Taquitos"$12.00
Crispy deep fried rolled chicken tacos topped with melted cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream and cotija cheese
Esquites Al Fresco$12.00
Our version of Mexican Street corn served off the cobb in a bowl. Roasted corn and onions smothered in our chipotle mayo and cotija cheese topped with cilantro crema
Cantina Wings$11.00
Crispy, yet Juice jumbo party wings with your choice of sauce
Cantina Nachos$9.00
Crispy chips/Black beans, nacho cheese, sour cream/Guacamole/Fresh cilantro with choice of topping
Quesadilla$6.00
12 inch Flour Tortilla filled with with our Three Cheese Blend and your filling of choice
Empanada Duo$8.00
The Dynamic Duo of our delicious Empanadas - Chicken Fajita & Cheese Steak Fajita
Tamal de Frida$9.00
Creamy corn polenta topped with our slow roasted shredded pork, cantina mole, sour cream and cotija cheese
Tres Amigos$12.00
Trifecta of skewers - Chicken, Steak and Shrimp

Taco / Burrito / Bowl

Bistec Encebollado (Steak n' Onions)$15.00
Grilled Skirt Steak/Caramelized Onions/Tropical Chimichurri
Playa del Carmen (Baja Fish)$15.00
Beer Battered Mahi Mahi/Red Cabbage/Cantina Sauce/Cilantro
Pollo Robado (Chicken)$13.00
Grilled or Crispy Chicken/Lettuce/Chipotle Mayo/Cilantro Crema
Surf n Turf (Steak/Shrimp)$17.00
Grilled Skirt Steak/Grilled Shrimp Sauted Pepper Trio & Onions/Tropical Chimichurri
Cubano al Pastor (Pork)$14.00
Pulled Pork/Pineapple marmalade/Cilantro crema/fresh cilantro
Sesame-Ginger Chicken$14.00
Dos Cochinitas (Pork Belly)$15.00
Pork Belly / Pico de Gallo / Purple Cabbage / Bacon Chipotle Sauce / Fresh Cilantro
El Bosque$13.00
Sauted Pepper Trio/Caramelized Onions/Guacamole/Fresh Cilantro
Pastelon (Ground Beef)$14.00
Caribbean Seasoned Ground Beef/Sweet Plantain/Three Cheese Blend/Lettuce/Secret Sauce
P.B.A$13.00
Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef)$15.00
Cuban Style Shredded Beef/Caramelized Onions/Diced Tomato/Fresh Cilantro
Phuket (Shrimp)$15.00
Grilled Shrimp/Shredded lettuce/Thai sweet chili sauce/Cilantro Crema/Fresh cilantro
Chicken Parm$14.00
Crispy Panko Breaded Chicken breast, topped with melted 4 cheese blend, our home-made marinara sauce and fresh basil

Entrees

Carne Asada (Steak)$31.00
Tamarind Marinated grilled skirt steak - served with Peruvian cilantro rice, Cuban black beans, fried sweet plantains and our Tropical chimichurri sauce
El Norteno (Salmon)$24.00
Pan Seared 8oz Atlantic Salmon topped with our Guava-Chili sauce and lime zest on a bed of our sauted pepper trio & onions - served with Peruvian cilantro rice, Cuban black beans and fried sweet plantains
Chuleta Caballo (Pork Chop)$26.00
10oz & Thick Cut Pork Chop - seasoned and cooked to perfection, topped with a fried egg - served with Peruvian cilantro rice, Cuban black beans and fried sweet plantains
Fajita Platter$16.00
Sauteed pepper trio and onions (protein optional) served with corn tortillas accompanied by Cilantro rice and Cuban Black beans
Cantina Chaufan (Fried Rice)$21.00
Peruvian style fried rice with chicken, steak, peppers, onion, egg and sweet plantains - topped with sesame seeds and tortilla strips
Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef)$25.00
Cuban style stredded beef topped with carmelized onions and diced tomatoes - served with Peruvian cilantro rice, Cuban black beans and fried sweet plantains
Pancho Villa Burger$18.00
100% Angus Beef Burger - topped with 4 cheese blend, applewood bacon and sliced avocado - served with our famous fries
Cantina Chicken Sandwich$15.00
Panko crusted Chicken Breast, topped with our melted 4 cheese blend, crispy applewood- bacon, pickled purple cabbage and Bacon-Chipotle Mayo in a toasted brioche bun - served with our famous fries
El Vegano Burger$17.00
Char-Grilled to perfection 8oz Beyond Beef Burger topped with Vegan Cheddar cheese, Pickled purple cabbage on a Vegan Ciabatta bun with black bean spread served with our famous french fries

Dessert

Mini Churros$8.00
Delicious Mini Churros tossed in Cinnamon-Sugar and filled with chocolate
Tres Leches$8.00
Traditional Three milks sponge cake
Mexico City$8.00
Banana Caramel Cheesecake inside of Egg Roll wrapper - tossed in cinnamon sugar and served with vanilla ice cream
El Volcano$8.00
Chocolate Lava cake topped with scoop of vanilla ice cream, raspberry syrup and whipped cream
Dessert Platter (all 4 Desserts)$26.00

Sides / Add-On

Peruvian Rice$5.00
Cuban Black Beans$5.00
Sweet Plantains$5.00
French Fries$5.00
Yuca Fries$6.00
Sauteed Pepper Trio$5.00
Nacho Cheese$4.00
Salsa Criolla$3.00
Fresh Tortilla Chips$3.00
Chips & Salsa$5.00
Chips & Cheese$6.00
Chips - Salsa & Cheese$8.00
Warm Tortillas$3.00
Queso Cotija$2.00
Guacamole$2.00
Pico de Gallo$2.00
Sour Cream$1.00
Chipotle Mayo$1.00
Cilantro Crema$1.00
Jalapeno$1.00

Kids Menu

Kids Meal$10.00
Pollito Y Papas$10.00

Taco Trays

Steak & Onions Tacos$45.00
Crispy Chicken Tacos$40.00
Grilled Chicken Tacos$40.00
Cubano al Pastor (Pork) Tacos$45.00
Dos Cochinitas (Pork Belly) Tacos$45.00
Baja Fish Tacos$45.00
Bosque (Vegan) Tacos$35.00

Brunch Food

Lomo al Caballo$24.00
Peruvian Style Stir Fry of Grilled Steak, French Fries, Onions and Tomato topped off with 2 fried eggs
Salmon Salad$21.00
8oz Grilled Salmon over a bed of mixed greens drizzled with our house-made honey-citrus dressing
Churro French Toast$14.00
French bread French toast tossed in cinnamon-sugar and drizzled with Nutella-Dulce de Leche served with scrambled eggs & bacon
Breakfast Burrito$15.00
Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, sausage, peppers, onions and cheese all wrapped up in a flour tortilla - Served with french fries
Brunch Burger$17.00
10 oz Black Angus beef burger topped with smashed sweet plantain, sliced avocado and crispy apple-wood bacon on a toasted jumbo English muffin with black bean spread served with French Fries
Hang-Over Quesadilla$18.00
12 inch Flour Tortilla filled with with our Three Cheese Blend and Roasted Pork, Grilled Chicken and Steak

Beer / Chelas (Alcohol)

Monopolio Clara$7.00
Monopolio Negra$7.00
Stella$7.00
Corona$7.00
Corona Light$7.00
Modelo Especial$7.00
Modelo Negra$7.00
Dos XX$7.00
Lagunitas IPA$7.00
Mamitas Tequila Seltzer$6.00
Delicious Tequila based Seltzer - Pick your Flavor!!

Water / Juice / Soda (Non-Alcoholic)

Poland Spring (16.9oz)$2.00
S. Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water (16.9oz)$5.00
Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water (12oz)$4.00
Coke (12oz)$2.00
Diet Coke (12oz)$2.00
Sprite (12oz)$2.00
Ginger-Ale (12oz)$2.00
Club Soda (12oz)$2.00
Jarritos - Tamarind$3.00
Jarritos - Pineapple$3.00
Jarritos - Mango$3.00
Limonade (12oz)$4.00
Passion Fruit Juice (12oz)$4.00
Strawberry Juice (12oz)$4.00
Virgin Mojito$6.00
Virgin Pina Colada$8.00

Merch

Re-Usable Straw w/ Pouch$5.00
Save the Turtles & the Tree's - get your Fresco's Branded Aluminum Straw and take it everywhere you go!!!

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

11 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Really wanted to love it. The first time we went we one of two tables on a Wednesday night and had a great time so giving this place a 3. Not sure if they were having an off night or what. Staff were friendly but not quick. Margaritas took 20 mins to get to our table and then they weren’t even correct. The food was okay but my boyfriends rice was over cooked (it was crunchy) which was just disappointing and some things were cold, others were hot. We got two drinks, chips and guac, plus two entrees and it was $87 which just seemed so pricey for what we got. They also do a 4% credit card fee now that they don’t tell you about until you go to pay…we would have brought cash if we had known. Overall just left us disappointed!
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LyamanK
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall great experience, good was delicious and our waiter was super friendly.
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inky004
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food quality - flavor in the deconstructed tamale was complex and rich, would eat that again 10/10. Service was A+ and presentation was lovely. Generous portions. Clearly made with love (and skill)
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VincentB
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent atmosphere, food and service. Will recommend
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Kaycee
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Food was great low quality. The ground beef tasted like it was frozen for a long time and then reheated. Same for the other foods provided. Stay away from anything ground beef. The restaurant had no AC and we visited on the hottest/most humid day. They only had a fan that was barely working. Service was slow.
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AlexD
VIP
Yorkshire
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service but food wasn’t great
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time! Drinks are ✨ food and the drag shows are spectacular
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good place to enjoy good service recommended
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, the staff and entertainers were very kind and funny.
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LuisaT
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The tacos were cold, they had pineapple that did not really taste like pineapples. The nachos were good and the taquitos were cold inside.
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FAQs

Fresco's Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (347) 808-7338.

Fresco's Cantina is rated 4.7 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 21, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

1214 31st Ave, Astoria, NY 11106-4833

Additional information

Cross street
31st Avenue (bet. 12th & 14th Streets)
Neighborhood
Astoria
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Caribbean, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.instagram.com/frescoscantina
Phone number
(347) 808-7338
Catering
Please contact us at frescosnyc@gmail.com for more information or to book your event.
Private party facilities
Please contact us at frescosnyc@gmail.com for more information or to book your event.

Fresco's Cantina

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Appetizers

Guacamole$8.00

Flautas "Taquitos"$12.00

Esquites Al Fresco$12.00

Cantina Wings$11.00

Cantina Nachos$9.00

Quesadilla$6.00

Empanada Duo$8.00

Tamal de Frida$9.00

Tres Amigos$12.00

Taco / Burrito / Bowl

Bistec Encebollado (Steak n' Onions)$15.00

Playa del Carmen (Baja Fish)$15.00

Pollo Robado (Chicken)$13.00

Surf n Turf (Steak/Shrimp)$17.00

Cubano al Pastor (Pork)$14.00

Sesame-Ginger Chicken$14.00

Dos Cochinitas (Pork Belly)$15.00

El Bosque$13.00

Pastelon (Ground Beef)$14.00

P.B.A$13.00

Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef)$15.00

Phuket (Shrimp)$15.00

Chicken Parm$14.00

Entrees

Carne Asada (Steak)$31.00

El Norteno (Salmon)$24.00

Chuleta Caballo (Pork Chop)$26.00

Fajita Platter$16.00

Cantina Chaufan (Fried Rice)$21.00

Ropa Vieja (Shredded Beef)$25.00

Pancho Villa Burger$18.00

Cantina Chicken Sandwich$15.00

El Vegano Burger$17.00

Dessert

Mini Churros$8.00

Tres Leches$8.00

Mexico City$8.00

El Volcano$8.00

Dessert Platter (all 4 Desserts)$26.00

Sides / Add-On

Peruvian Rice$5.00

Cuban Black Beans$5.00

Sweet Plantains$5.00

French Fries$5.00

Yuca Fries$6.00

Sauteed Pepper Trio$5.00

Nacho Cheese$4.00

Salsa Criolla$3.00

Fresh Tortilla Chips$3.00

Chips & Salsa$5.00

Chips & Cheese$6.00

Chips - Salsa & Cheese$8.00

Warm Tortillas$3.00

Queso Cotija$2.00

Guacamole$2.00

Pico de Gallo$2.00

Sour Cream$1.00

Chipotle Mayo$1.00

Cilantro Crema$1.00

Jalapeno$1.00

Kids Menu

Kids Meal$10.00

Pollito Y Papas$10.00

Taco Trays

Steak & Onions Tacos$45.00

Crispy Chicken Tacos$40.00

Grilled Chicken Tacos$40.00

Cubano al Pastor (Pork) Tacos$45.00

Dos Cochinitas (Pork Belly) Tacos$45.00

Baja Fish Tacos$45.00

Bosque (Vegan) Tacos$35.00

Brunch Food

Lomo al Caballo$24.00

Salmon Salad$21.00

Churro French Toast$14.00