United Kitchens Going Deep in the Borough of Global Eats
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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Eat your way along New York City’s Pan-American highway on this small-group food tasting tour in Queens. Stop at a family-run Mexican bakery for a traditional sandwich to kickstart the tour before browsing the Ecuadorian, Argentinian, and Colombian vendors. Sample diverse takes on New York fast-food classics as you travel through the Corona, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Flushing neighborhoods. You’ll learn a lot about New York’s culinary culture along the way.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Our day will consist of a series of delicious bites and intriguing sites, starting with a visit to the bustling area around Corona Plaza, filled with vendors and small restaurants.
The name here speaks for itself, a plaza representing the great diversity (culinary, especially) to be found in Queens!
What‘s Included
Lunch
Snacks
Breakfast
Coffee and/or Tea
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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The United Kitchens: Going Deep in the Borough of Global Eats
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Queens Backstreet food Tour
frankhY2358WS,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guide. Knew the area, the history and the food. A full day of excellent bites. Enthusiastically recommended.
Amazing Cultural Exploration
R6551KMdanieln,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carly was an amazing tour guide! We had so much fun learning about all the different cultures and foods during this tour! We especially loved and appreciated the wide variety of cultures and foods on this tour!
Great Queens food tour
778jehane,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sergio was an excellent tour guide. We had a great variety of Latin and Asian food and lots of good neighborhood details. We will absolutely do another tour
Excellent at our with Sergio!
162katiep,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sergio was a phenomenal guide and expertly guided us through Corona and Jackson Heights on an incredibly hot day. (He found us shade and made sure we were hydrated.) His humor and knowledge were a great match for the group and the spots we went to were all fantastic. I would happily book this tour, or another with Sergio or Culinary Backstreets, again.
Culinary Backstreets, a great way to experience Gotham's edible hidden gems.
benjamincT5027DC,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is my third time embarking on a Culinary Backstreets expedition and I've loved it every time. I bring a new person each time cause it's so delicious and informative -- like a Met museum tour meets a street food crawl -- and a great way to travel the world without leaving the Big Apple. Sierra was endlessly knowledgeable and I learned oodles despite it being my third outing and the fact that I've traveled all over the world. It's the antithesis of a kitschy Times Square foray. There's no better way to experience NY unpasteurized and try dishes that you barely see outside their motherland.
A wonderful day of food & knowledge
M0ntclairTraveler,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a memorable experience with Sierra, tasting the cuisine of 9 different countries in 2 fascinating Queens neighborhoods. If it had just been about the food it would have been a satisfying and delicious day. But what made it special was Sierra’s deep knowledge of and enthusiasm about food history and neighborhood culture. It was a pretty hot day, and we covered a lot of turf, but Sierra’s energy and good cheer never flagged. We would highly recommend this tour in general and Sierra very specifically. Thanks for a lovely day!
5 stars!!
V5402ASlydiak,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour with Sergio! I learned so much about the local culture and history of Corona and Jackson Heights. Definitely saving some restaurants to return to, such hidden gems!
Entertaining and tasty with a nice variety of foods and culture.
Julia K,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great medley of different food samplings. Also learned a lot about the neighborhood. Sergio was an excellent guide !
Culinary & cultural tour
marietQ8774TE,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable, personable guide Sergio, full of interesting facts & info
Great food, fun variety
emilysM209TD,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Sergio! Going on a Monday most places were not crowded and we kept moving but were not ever rushed. I liked that we got to try lots of different kinds of things, standouts included the cheese arepa, the empanada with chimichurri, and onigiri. I also liked discovering some places we may return to next time we are in the neighborhood!
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