Queens Corona’s Culinary Essentials Tour in New York City booking from $95.00

Queens Corona’s Culinary Essentials Tour

Overview

Corona is the culinary epicenter of New York’s Latin American community, a place where you can find regional specialties ranging all the way from the Tierra del Fuego up to Mexico’s northern border with the United States. On this tour of Corona’s culinary essentials, we hit the streets on a Saturday, when the griddles and grills in this already lively neighborhood are working overtime and the street vendors come out in full force.
Starting at Corona Plaza, we will drop by a family-run Mexican bakery for sweet breakfast pastries. From there, we’ll continue to an out-of-the-way spot where we’ll sit down with neighborhood families to enjoy a hearty Mexican-style brunch of pit-roasted goat.
We will continue along Roosevelt Avenue, stopping by street vendors, an Argentinean bakery and make a stop for a “cholado". We’ll end our day at a small bodega. This last stop leaves us at the edge of Jackson Heights and Elmhurst, having tried what makes Queens such a culinary Promised Land.

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Fri 21 Mar

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What's Included

Soda/Pop

Lunch

Snacks

Breakfast

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Corona

We’ll start our day in pedestrian-only Corona Plaza, the neighborhood’s bustling meeting place, and drop by a family-run Mexican bakery where we’ll join the weekend ritual of picking out sweet breakfast pastries and rolls from large trays set out for the customers. From there, we’ll continue to an out-of-the-way spot where we’ll sit down with neighborhood families to enjoy a hearty Mexican-style brunch of pit-roasted goat.

Jackson Heights

Our food tour in Queens continues along Roosevelt Avenue, which on the weekends is lined with street vendors from throughout Latin America. To satisfy our sweet tooth, we’ll drop into an Argentinean corner bakery for some traditional treats and make a stop for a “cholado,” a hybrid frozen dessert and fruit salad also known as the Colombian Snow Cone. We’ll end our day at a small bodega opened by a man from Veracruz, Mexico, going inside for a celebratory (shrimp) cocktail. This last stop leaves us at the edge of Jackson Heights and Elmhurst, two immigrant neighborhoods that hold their own culinary riches (and which are further explored as part of our longer Queens walk), a tantalizing reminder that during this half-day we’ve only scratched the surface of what makes Queens such a culinary Promised Land.

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Reviews (26)

rocketsurgery101

Mar 2025

We enjoyed experiencing the Corona and Jackson Heights culture, the food is great and the history of the area is interesting.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed exploring the rich culture of Corona and Jackson Heights on the Queens Corona’s Culinary Essentials Tour. It's always a pleasure to experience how food and history come together to tell the story of a neighborhood. That is exactly what we are going for—showing the unique connection between local history and the vibrant food scene. Don’t forget to check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see all the stamps you’ve collected! We’d love to have you back for another adventure!

labdoyle

Mar 2025

The tour was fantastic. Sierra was super knowledgeable about food and culture/language, tailored the information given to what was requested, and sensitive to our needs as we went through the day. They're also very kind and friendly, which made the day fun and engaging. I'd highly recommend this tour, specifically with Sierra, and will seek out future tours with them!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time on the Queens Corona’s Culinary Essentials Tour and that Sierra made your day special with their knowledge and engaging personality. We take pride in working with guides who are not only food experts but also incredibly passionate about sharing the cultural and historical aspects of the places they show. That is exactly what we are going for—creating an immersive experience that connects food, culture, and history! Don’t forget to check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see all the stamps you’ve collected! We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure soon.

Motiv8d

Feb 2025

Amazing tour! Highly recommend. Met with international friends in NYC and learned a ton while enjoying delicious food from around the world. Eschneider was an excellent and intelligent guide. Very enjoyable to spend the day with. You won't regret.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a memorable experience on the Queens Corona’s Culinary Essentials Tour with Eschneider. He’s a wonderful guide, and we take pride in working with people who are not only knowledgeable but also passionate about sharing the diverse flavors and rich stories of their city. That is exactly what we are going for – an experience that connects you to the local culture through delicious food and insightful history. We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed spending the day with Eschneider and learning about the global influences that shape the neighborhood. Don’t forget to check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see all the stamps you’ve collected! We hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable culinary adventure!

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Queens Corona’s Culinary Essentials Tour

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