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Fresco’s Grand Cantina
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Mexican·Astoria, New York

Fresco’s Grand Cantina

Great Optionmedium confidence

Clear gluten-free labeling on the menu and a wide range of labeled GF tacos and bowls make this a solid choice for gluten-free diners; recent reviews highlight many options and positive experiences, though kitchen protocols are not fully documented.

Gluten-Free Offerings

GF Fryer
0GF Score
Cross-Contamination
Unknown

Contamination risk level not yet assessed.

Staff Knowledge
Medium

Staff have some GF awareness but may need prompting.

Illness Reports
None

No GF-related illness reports found in recent data.

GF Labeling
Clearly labeled
GF Options
12 items identified
GF Sentiment
Mostly positive
About

Fresco's Grand Cantina in Astoria is a lively spot known for its Mexican-Fusion dishes and vibrant drag shows. Signature items include the Hang-Over Quesadilla and Pollito & Waffles. It's a neighborhood staple, perfect for a fun night out with friends or a casual date. The restaurant is gay-owned and a favorite within the LGBTQIA+ community.

GF Menu
Snapshot — verify on arrival
12 items
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Tacos, Burritos & Bowls
Dos cochinitas (gf)
Crispy pork belly, pico de gallo, shredded purple cabbage, bacon chipotle mayo, and fresh cilantro.
GF
El bosque (v, gf)
Sautéed pepper trio & onions, Cuban black beans, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
GF
Chicken tinga (gf, s)
Slow-cooked shredded chipotle chicken topped with shredded lettuce, chipotle mayo, sour cream, cotija cheese, pickled onions, and fresh cilantro.
GF
Machu picchu (gf)
Peruvian style shrimp ceviche in passion fruit pico topped with guacamole, plantain crumbs, and fresh cilantro.
GF
Surf n' turf taco (gf)
Grilled steak and shrimp with sautéed pepper trio and onions topped with tropical chimichurri and fresh cilantro.
GF
Sesame ginger chicken (gf)
Grilled chicken smothered in sesame-ginger sauce topped with sautéed pepper trio & onions, sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.
GF
Cubano al pastor (gf)
Cuban-style 8-hour slowed roasted pork topped with house-made pineapple marmalade, cilantro crema, and fresh cilantro.
GF
Bistec encebollado (steak & onions) (gf)
Grilled skirt steak sautéed with caramelized onions, tropical chimichurri sauce, and fresh cilantro.
GF
Pastelon (gf)
Smashed sweet plantain topped with Caribbean seasoned ground beef, melted Fresco's four-cheese blend, lettuce, tomato, and secret sauce.
GF
Phuket (gf)
Grilled jumbo shrimp smothered in Thai sweet chili sauce in a bed of lettuce topped with cilantro crema and fresh cilantro.
GF
P.b.a (v, gf)
Smashed sweet plantain, Cuban black beans, guacamole, and fresh cilantro.
GF
Ropa vieja (shredded beef) (gf)
Cuban-style shredded beef topped with caramelized onions, diced tomatoes, and fresh cilantro.
GF
Reviews

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Logistics
Address
28-50 31st St, Queens, NY 11102, USA
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