Kandela NYC

Kandela NYC Kandela NYC is a classic Mexican taqueria and restaurant located on Cross Bay Boulevard, serving authentic Mexican cuisine made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. From mouthwatering esquites to shrimp mango coconut dishes, Kandela NYC offers a variety of flavor explosions that will leave you wanting more. They also offer happy hour every day and catering options for your next event.

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๐Ÿฉธ๐Ÿ“ BLOODY SIP IS SWEET, CREEPY, AND WAY TOO EASY TO LOVE.Made with Bacardi rum, coconut, simple syrup, lime, and strawbe...
10/25/2026

๐Ÿฉธ๐Ÿ“ BLOODY SIP IS SWEET, CREEPY, AND WAY TOO EASY TO LOVE.

Made with Bacardi rum, coconut, simple syrup, lime, and strawberry, this Halloween cocktail brings tropical flavor with a spooky little twist. ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿน

Come try Bloody Sip at Kandela and make your October a little more delicious.

10/25/2026

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ”ฅ THE CREW IS READYโ€ฆ ARE YOU?

Costumes on, spooky mode activated, and Kandela is officially ready to party TONIGHT. ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿน

Come join us for our adults-only Pre-Halloween Party, with music, wild Halloween vibes, free shots all night, and a costume contest with Kandela gift card prizes. ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธโœจ

See you tonight โ€” dress to impress. ๐Ÿ˜ˆ

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10/24/2026

๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ”ฅ SKULL FIRE IS NOT HERE TO PLAY.

Made with Creyente Mezcal, agave, lime, Grand Marnier, and hibiscus, this Halloween cocktail is smoky, bold, and dangerously smooth.

If spooky season had a signature drink, this might be it. ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿน

Come try Skull Fire at Kandela before October disappears.

10/20/2026

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ”ฅ THE KANDELA HALLOWEEN VIBES ARE OFFICIALLY HERE.

Spooky cocktails, bold flavors, great music, and the kind of energy that makes October way more fun. ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿน

And donโ€™t forget: October 24th is our Adults-Only Pre-Halloween Party. Come dressed up, bring your crew, and get ready for a night full of Kandela energy.

10/17/2026

๐Ÿ’‰๐Ÿน THE INJECTION IS READY.

This Halloween cocktail mixes Casamigos tequila, lime, agave, triple sec, passion fruit, and hibiscus for a tropical, slightly wicked sip that goes down way too easily. ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ”ฅ

No prescription needed โ€” just come to Kandela and get your dose of spooky season.

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๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ”ฎ A LITTLE MAGIC, A LITTLE MISCHIEF, AND A LOT OF WITCHโ€™S BREW.Our Halloween potion mixes Grey Goose, lime, simple syru...
10/16/2026

๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ”ฎ A LITTLE MAGIC, A LITTLE MISCHIEF, AND A LOT OF WITCHโ€™S BREW.

Our Halloween potion mixes Grey Goose, lime, simple syrup, and Midori melon liqueur for a bright, playful cocktail that tastes as good as it looks. โœจ๐Ÿน

Come get bewitched at Kandela โ€” spooky season never tasted this fun.

10/12/2026

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿน HALLOWEEN AT KANDELA IS ALL ABOUT THE DRINKS.

Our Halloween-themed cocktails are here, and theyโ€™re spooky, creative, and dangerously good. ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ”ฅ Come try them, bring your crew, and donโ€™t miss the seasonal Kandela vibe.

And save the date: October 24th is our Adults-Only Pre-Halloween Party. Costumes, music, drinks, and a night made for getting into the Halloween spirit early. ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธโœจ

10/10/2026

๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿน THE COUNTDOWN TO HALLOWEEN STARTS AT KANDELA.

On October 24th, weโ€™re turning up the spooky vibes with an adults-only Pre-Halloween Party going until midnight โ€” with free shots all night, music, cocktails, costumes, and plenty of Kandela energy. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

And your costume could pay off:

๐Ÿฅ‡ $100 Kandela Gift Card
๐Ÿฅˆ $75 Kandela Gift Card
๐Ÿฅ‰ $50 Kandela Gift Card

So dress wild, bring your crew, and come ready for a night thatโ€™s scary in all the right ways. ๐ŸŽƒโœจ

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ”ฅ HALLOWEEN IS COMING EARLY TO KANDELAโ€ฆ AND WEโ€™RE GOING ALL IN.Join us October 24th for our Pre-Halloween Party, an adu...
10/09/2026

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ”ฅ HALLOWEEN IS COMING EARLY TO KANDELAโ€ฆ AND WEโ€™RE GOING ALL IN.

Join us October 24th for our Pre-Halloween Party, an adults-only night packed with music, costumes, wild Kandela energy, and FREE SHOTS ALL NIGHT. ๐Ÿฅƒ๐Ÿ‘ป

And come dressed to win our Costume Contest:

๐Ÿฅ‡ 1st Place โ€” $100 Kandela Gift Card
๐Ÿฅˆ 2nd Place โ€” $75 Kandela Gift Card
๐Ÿฅ‰ 3rd Place โ€” $50 Kandela Gift Card

Weโ€™re partying until midnight, so bring your crew, show off your best costume, and get ready for a scary-good night. ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ๐Ÿน

Kandela is waiting for you. Dare to miss it?

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป THE MOST SPOOKTACULAR SEASON AT KANDELA HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธSomething wickedly delicious is taking over Kandela ...
10/07/2026

๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป THE MOST SPOOKTACULAR SEASON AT KANDELA HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ•ท๏ธ

Something wickedly delicious is taking over Kandela this Octoberโ€ฆ and trust us, you donโ€™t want to miss it! ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿน

Our Halloween cocktails and special spooky menu are here to haunt your cravings all month long.

Expect scary-good flavors, dangerously delicious drinks, and a little Halloween madness in every corner. ๐Ÿฆ‡โœจ

Dare to try them? ๐Ÿ‘€

๐Ÿ“ Kandela | Ozone Park, Queens

๐Ÿฅž๐Ÿ”ฅ SOME CARBS ARE JUST WORTH FALLING IN LOVE WITH.And trust us, weekend brunch at Kandela is full of them! ๐Ÿคค๐ŸณFrom irresi...
10/04/2026

๐Ÿฅž๐Ÿ”ฅ SOME CARBS ARE JUST WORTH FALLING IN LOVE WITH.

And trust us, weekend brunch at Kandela is full of them! ๐Ÿคค๐Ÿณ

From irresistible brunch favorites to bold flavors that make every bite feel out of this world, our food is the real star of the show. โœจ

And the cherry on top? ๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฅ‚ You can upgrade your brunch with 90 minutes of bottomless drinks. Because great food deserves an equally amazing sip!

Your weekend cravings have an address: Kandela in Ozone Park, Queens. ๐ŸŒด

10/02/2026

Colder season outside๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚, tropical energy inside. ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿน

At Kandela in Ozone Park, the calendar may say fall, but the atmosphere still brings colorful cocktails, bold Mexican and Latin flavors, music, and that warm, vacation-style energy we never want to leave. ๐Ÿ”ฅโœจ

Your little escape in Queens is closer than you think.

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09/29/2026

๐ŸŒฎ TUESDAY JUST GOT EVEN TASTIER.

At Kandela, Taco Tuesday means tacos for just $2.95 each and $7 margaritas all day. ๐Ÿน๐Ÿ”ฅ

Pick your favorites, bring your crew, and turn an ordinary Tuesday into a full Kandela kind of night.

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๐Ÿฅ‚ SUNDAY RULE: if the mimosa is bottomless, the mood should be too. ๐Ÿ˜Join us at Kandela for 90 minutes of bottomless dri...
09/27/2026

๐Ÿฅ‚ SUNDAY RULE: if the mimosa is bottomless, the mood should be too. ๐Ÿ˜

Join us at Kandela for 90 minutes of bottomless drinks, delicious brunch favorites, and all the Sunday vibes you need before Monday comes back around. ๐Ÿณ๐Ÿนโœจ

09/25/2026

โœจ Kandela isnโ€™t a place we can just tell you aboutโ€ฆ you have to experience it. ๐Ÿ”ฅ

The food, the cocktails, the music, the energy, the people โ€” it all comes together to create a vibe youโ€™ll want to come back to. ๐Ÿน๐ŸŒฎ

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Bring your favorite people.
Experience Kandela for yourself. โœจ

๐Ÿ“Ozone Park, Queens

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๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ”ฅ WEDNESDAYS JUST GOT SAUCIER AT KANDELA.Itโ€™s Wing It Wednesday: get 6 wings with fries for $15 cash, or add 4 more win...
09/23/2026

๐Ÿ—๐Ÿ”ฅ WEDNESDAYS JUST GOT SAUCIER AT KANDELA.

Itโ€™s Wing It Wednesday: get 6 wings with fries for $15 cash, or add 4 more wings for just $5 cash. And because wings deserve good company, weโ€™ve also got $25 b**r buckets and $25 sangria pitchers. ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿท

Midweek plans = officially handled.

Dine-in only. Card pricing also available.

Address

150-03 Cross Bay Boulevard
Ozone Park, NY
11417

To get to the Mexican restaurant located near Cross Bay Boulevard in New York, you can take public transport by taking the Q52 or Q53 bus to Woodhaven Blvd/Cross Bay Blvd stop. From there, it's a short walk to your destination.

If you are driving, take either the Belt Parkway or Van Wyck Expressway and exit at Linden Boulevard/ Cross Bay Boulevard. Look for nearby parking lots or street parking options.

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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What people say

Mexican restaurants are known for their vibrant and bold flavors, and Kandela NYC on Cross Bay Boulevard certainly lives up to that reputation. This classic Mexican taqueria and restaurante uses only the freshest ingredients and authentic recipes to create dishes that are bursting with flavor.

One of the standout items on their menu is the Birria Ramen, a fusion of savory beef birria, rich broth, and tender noodles that come together in a bowl of pure deliciousness. And for avocado lovers, their guacamole is made with love and packed with flavor.

Kandela NYC also offers great deals like Taco Tuesday where you can enjoy three delicious tacos and a margarita tasting for just $15. And don't forget to try their mouthwatering esquites, a Mexican street food delight loaded with flavors of grilled corn, spices, lime, and queso fresco.

Their drink menu is equally impressive with icy-cold Frozen Margaritas perfect for chilling and grilling on the weekends. And if you're feeling adventurous, try their molcajete dish or the shrimp, mango, and coconut flavor explosion.

Overall, Kandela NYC is a must-visit spot for anyone looking for authentic Mexican cuisine in New York City. With fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and unbeatable deals like happy hour every day, this restaurant is sure to satisfy your cravings.