Uncle Peter's menu includes an eclectic selection of foods that draw inspiration from Italy, Spain and France.

This taco cart is a staple of the late-night, post-bar scene—large lines can be spotted here at any hour of the day or night, filled with customers clamoring for $2 tacos filled with al pastor, carnitas, chorizo or carne enchilada, as well as the stand’s tortas, sopes, flautas, tostadas or quesadillas (not to mention the cart’s wide selection of Jarritos Mexican sodas to wash it all down).

This newcomer to the Jackson Heights dining scene has been earning rave reviews from diners.

Extraordinarily delicious and inexpensive, the all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffets at Indian Taj are fit for a king, but affordable for a commoner: you can eat as much rice, curry, vegetables and naan as your plate (and stomach) can hold—and then some.

This Indian restaurant was the original Jackson Heights spot to attract the notice of foodies in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Try Phayul, a small Tibetan café whose hot sauces will make your lips quiver.

This neighborhood spot, which sports a distinct “Latino boho vibe,” is a traditional bar and lounge downstairs—but upstairs, the bar has live music most nights of the week on a small stage suspended in mid-air, surrounded by three-tier wooden bleachers for spectators.

A vegetarian restaurant that offers savory dishes alongside a treasure trove of sweets, this little spot is just right for a light meal.

An Ecuadoran family restaurant during the week, Barzola turns into a lively party venue on the weekends, with dancing and karaoke until 4am.