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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Sat 22 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)

petervE4416MN

Feb 2025

Nice to get to experience Queens and see how Integration and religion has influenced the kitchen. We had a lot of snacks in a lot of different places.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you had the chance to experience the incredible diversity of Queens on the Culinary Essentials Tour. It’s amazing how food tells the story of integration and the rich cultural influences from different religions and communities. That is exactly what we are going for – offering an experience that goes beyond just food, highlighting the ways it connects people and cultures. We’re glad you enjoyed the variety of snacks and stops along the way! 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 culinary journey!

stephanierD7854PO

Feb 2025

Esneider is so knowledgeable on all of the restaurants, and provided such lovely historical and cultural context to all of the locales. Truly a pleasure to have him walk us through Jackson Heights!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your Queens Corona’s Culinary Essentials Tour with Esneider. He truly brings a unique perspective with his knowledge of the restaurants, history, and culture of Jackson Heights. We take pride in working with guides who are not only experts but also passionate about sharing the rich stories of their communities. That is exactly what we are going for – an experience that connects you to the food, history, and culture of the area, while giving you a deeper understanding of the local life. Don’t forget to check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see all the stamps you’ve collected! We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!

monicamW1608RX

Feb 2025

Esneider was absolutely amazing! He was so knowledgeable about not only food but history and culture of so many different countries. Highly highly recommend even if you are a NY native!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience on the Queens Corona’s Culinary Essentials Tour with Esneider. He really brings an incredible depth of knowledge not only about the food but also the diverse cultures and histories that make the area so unique. We take pride in working with guides who are passionate about sharing their love for the community. That is exactly what we are going for – giving you an authentic and enriching experience that goes beyond just the food. It’s wonderful to hear that even as a New York native, you found something new and exciting on the tour! Don’t forget to check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see all the stamps you’ve collected! We can’t wait to have you back for another adventure in the future!

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Queens Corona’s Culinary Essentials Tour

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