Jackson Heights

Jackson Heights is a district of Queens, NYC. If Queens were a city unto itself, it would be the most diverse city in the USA, and Jx Hts would be its most diverse neighborhood. I think Thriller was the moment when Jackson really hit the Heights. Particularly when he first did the moonwalk at Motown’s 25^th.
I come to Jackson Heights every single time I’m in NYC. I can’t believe it’s not on Unilocal yet. You have Williamsburg, Astoria, and every little part of Manhattan, but no Heights? Well, you do now. I was last here 3 months ago and will be here again in a couple of weeks. I could literally live here but I’d get very overweight. The population is 108k. It’s known as a South Asian neighborhood but try telling that to the masses of Whites, Blacks, Hispanics and others. It’s a true blend of everything and it’s better that way.
I once met a girl in Jx Hts. She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene. I said, don’t mind, but what do you mean I am the one? Who would take, you to get, ethnic food. She said I am the one who wold take, her to get, ethnic food.
Before I continue with my Michael Jackson rendition, let me tell you what I think of JH.
This is my favourite part of my favourite food city in the whole world. The number of choices you have here are absolutely incredible. One of these days I’m going to update this review and provide a proper list of the best of the best foods of Jackson Heights. But for now I’ll just go over them briefly.
Other than food, Jackson Heights has one of the most diverse populations of any borough in America. It’s home to the Latinos, the South Asians, and so much more, you name it, they make their home here. It’s a paradise of food and culture fusion. It’s packed 24 7 with nom-​mers and nom-​sellers.
Here is my Jackson Heights list although it’s still being updated and a few more things will be added to it soon. Also it includes nearby Elmhurst.
Some of the best food in this area is:
Jugos Prontito Y Algo Mas — the best colombian juices in the world, also good colombian dogs and burgers — get the cholado drink, it will change your life
Sammy’s Halal — for the best Halal Cart food ever
Starry Bakery — for amazing Portuguese tarts
El Pollo Inka — best Peruvian Chicken and green sauce in NYC
Tacos Al Suadero — for the best Horchata in town
Las Americas Bakery — best raspado and coffee
Parceros Colombian Bakery — guava pastry, and chorizo w/​green salsa
Lemon Ice King of Corona — in nearby Corona, amazing lemon ice
Arepa Lady 2 — amazing store front location for the best Arepas, get the Choclo
Rincon Criollo — get the Ropa Vieja
Taqueria Coatzingo — for good tacos and licuados and Mexican drinks
Gata Golosa — for Colombian juices
Rio De La Plata Bakery — for Argentinian baked goods
La Casa Del Pollo Peruano — amazing Peruvian chicken
Tortilleria Nixtamal — good tamales and such
Lali Guras — for Nepalese food
For 40 days and for 40 nights, I was on food tour. I gained so much weight I broke the bed. Not in my plans. Couldn’t dance. Couldn’t walk. I was round.
People always told me be careful what you eat. Don’t go around eating everything (hee). And mama always told me, you like food way too much.
Jackson Heights, you are my lover
You’re just a place with every food under the sun
But being overstuffed is not much fun
(Hee hee hee)