June 8, 2016

NYC--Queens--Corona: Tortilleria & Taqueria Nixtamal; restaurant review

Tortilleria & Taqueria Nixtamal  

104-05 47th Ave., Corona, (718) 699-2434.  L-D daily (M-W closes at 7pm); $$.

Colorful and cheery, this Mexican restaurant uses only fresh, non-genetically modified 100% corn products, and the healthy menu items inspired by family recipes are made with no preservatives or additives.  Though most ingredients at Tortilleria & Taqueria Nixtamal are purchased from local businesses committed to sustainability, the masa (corn dough) is prepared in the traditional ancient way and with the addition of kosher-certified practices at the Rovey Seed Farm Company in Illinois.  Menu highlights include guacamole and nachos (both are especially tasty), tamales, shrimp tacos, and build-your-own tacos.  Vegetarian options are also available.  The kids meal consists of a quesadilla with crema and lettuce.  A large machine in the back is operated after hours to make tortillas both for this restaurant and many others. 

You might want to plan in a visit to Flushing Meadows Corona Park, which is just three blocks away.  Among the many activities there are the New York Hall of Science and the Queens Zoo.

booth at Tortilleria & Taqueria Nixtamal in Corona, Queens, New York
booth at Tortilleria & Taqueria Nixtamal in Corona, Queens, New York


cocktail at Tortilleria & Taqueria Nixtamal in Corona, Queens, New York
cocktail at Tortilleria & Taqueria Nixtamal in Corona, Queens, New York


enchilada plate at Tortilleria & Taqueria Nixtamal in Corona, Queens, New York
enchilada plate at Tortilleria & Taqueria Nixtamal in Corona, Queens, New York


tortilla machine at Tortilleria & Taqueria Nixtamal in Corona, Queens, New York
tortilla machine at Tortilleria & Taqueria Nixtamal in Corona, Queens, New York




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