Casa Enrique LIC - 4.7 rating - Michelin-Star Mexican Dining NYC

🔹 Restaurant Overview

Name of Restaurant: Casa Enrique

Location + Full Address (with nearby landmark/subway station): 5-48 49th Avenue, Long Island City, Queens, NY 11011

City + Neighborhood Tag: Queens – Long Island City

Opening Year / Newly Opened: Opened in the early 2010s · One of NYC’s first Michelin-starred Mexican restaurants

Cuisine Type: Mexican – Traditional Regional Mexican (Chiapas)

Dining Style: Casual Fine Dining / Michelin-Starred Neighborhood Restaurant

Price Range: (Approx. $55–$80 for two)

Special Offers / Deals: Walk-ins welcome; rotating seasonal specials

🔹 Ambience & Interiors

Interior Theme: Warm, Cozy, Rustic, Neighborhood Chic

Seating Capacity & Layout: Intimate dining room with classic table seating

Lighting & Music Style: Soft, warm lighting with relaxed Latin background music

Outdoor Seating / Rooftop / Patio / Private Dining: Primarily indoor dining; limited private events

Unique Interior Highlights: Brick accents, colorful tiles, welcoming LIC neighborhood vibe

🔹 Food & Drinks

Most Recommended Dishes (Top Picks):

• Mole de Piaxtla (Signature)

• Classic Tacos (Chicken, Pork, Steak)

• Cochinita Pibil

• Enchiladas Verdes

• Chile Relleno

Beverage Highlights: Handcrafted Margaritas, Mezcal & Tequila Cocktails, Latin American Spirits

Signature Dishes You Must Try: Mole de Piaxtla & Classic Tacos

Dietary Options: Vegetarian-friendly dishes available; gluten-free options on request

🔹 Service & Experience

Service Type: Full Table Service

Staff Behavior & Professionalism: Warm, attentive, and polished Michelin-level hospitality

Waiting Time Experience: Popular but efficient; walk-ins often accommodated

Ideal For: Food Lovers, Casual Dates, Neighborhood Dining, Michelin Experiences

🔹 What Makes This Place Special?

Brand Story / Concept: Chef-owner Cosme Aguilar brings the flavors of his hometown in Chiapas to NYC, offering deeply traditional Mexican cooking that helped redefine the city’s Mexican fine-dining scene.

Chef Profile: Chef Cosme Aguilar – Michelin-recognized pioneer of regional Mexican cuisine in NYC

Entertainment: Food-centric dining experience

Instagrammable or Unique Highlights: Authentic mole presentations, cozy LIC charm, classic Mexican plates

🔹 Ratings – Reviews.Restaurant NYC Scale

4.7 star rating

🔹 Operational Info

Opening Hours: Dinner Daily (from ~5:00 PM)

Contact Number: +1 347-448-6040

Parking: Street Parking / Nearby Paid Garages

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

🔹 Map Embed

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