Fresco’s Grand Cantina - Queens (NY)

5 /5 Truth Talker: I had such a great time at Fresco’s Grand Cantina! This LGBTQ-owned restaurant is truly the place to be — the atmosphere is vibrant, welcoming, and full of energy. The staff are amazing, the food is delicious, and the entertainment makes the whole experience unforgettable. It’s the perfect spot for bigger parties or for anyone looking to have the feel of a club night without being in a club all night. All fun, all engaging, and all-around fantastic. Highly recommend checking it out!

5 /5 Annamaria Santamaria: I had my 35th birthday celebration at Fresco’s Grand Cantina, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From start to finish, Brian—the owner—made the entire planning process seamless. He collaborated with me every step of the way to ensure the celebration was fun, personalized, and enjoyable for all of my guests. His attentiveness, creativity, and responsiveness truly set the tone for an exceptional event. On the day of the party, Brian and his staff made everything effortless. They were warm, organized, and incredibly attentive, ensuring every guest felt welcome and well taken care of. The upstairs room is beautifully spacious, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service was consistently fantastic. Everyone left with a full belly and a happy heart. I highly recommend hosting your event at Fresco’s Grand Cantina—they will make your celebration one to remember!

5 /5 Sebastien Sighel: Good music, good food, good service. Would absolutely come back here, really not that much room I was debating on asking if they could let us upstairs but it’s whatever, I was able to order custom drinks not on the menu to my table, the food came quick even though there were a lot of people. The staff were very attentive.

1 /5 LL: We arrived at 1:30 PM for a birthday party reservation, only to find out the restaurant was closed until 2:00 PM. I personally had to wait over 30 minutes outside in the cold, along with other guests, despite having a confirmed reservation. Once seated, the experience continued to go downhill. My plate was made incorrectly, and I had to wait over 25 minutes for it to be corrected, meaning I ate long after the rest of my party. On top of that, multiple people in our group received cold food. I even spoke to one of the drag performers, who told me she had put us down for a round of shots because of everything that happened. That was never delivered, and no one followed up or acknowledged it. We had no issue paying the bill, but when you bring in a large party—especially for a birthday—basic organization, communication, and service should be a given. Instead, the entire experience felt careless and poorly handled. Update: After leaving this review, instead of addressing the feedback professionally, management chose to reach out to a member of my party to confront them about my review. That crossed a line and made an already bad experience even worse. Feedback should be handled respectfully, not taken out on guests after the fact.